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Spindleshanks in Tahoe Vista is a three star establishment. This inexpensive establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area.
2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. I liked the food, but an $80 bill for two people??The food was fairly tasty, but their plates should have been $50 or $60 instead of $80.It wasn't worth it. They had friendly people working...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Please bear in mind that I do not drink alcohol, so my experience here will be much different than most others.The service was good, the atmosphere was nice, and dessert was tasty. That's about as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This American bistro is ideally situated - it's less than 1/4-mile from a number of rental cabins and hotels in this small community about a 20-minute drive from Tahoe City. I'm generally skeptical...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet, this is pretty much my favorite restaurant.But hello, I am a local, in case maybe you forgot? I came in for happy hour and you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food. Excellent wine list. Full bar. Go early and pick your seat!
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a fan because the food is good. The service leaves much to be desired, however. We were there on a pretty slow night; maybe the rest of the staff is better. Our server didn't know if butter was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
THe bartender is very pleasant and accomadating. She is cute too and very easy on the eyes. The salad cesar is good if you like vineagar in the dressing. I had a seafood pasta that was very rich...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I checked out the other reviews before coming here and felt it would be a good experience. Tahoe can be hit or miss depending on what part of the year you are visiting. We went during Happy Hour...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were up visiting from the Bay Area as we do every year at this time. We find it hard to find a good place to eat.Let me preface this by saying we are in the restaurant business so possibly we are a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The menu had great variety (especially for Tahoe), and it was all yummy. Only nitpicky comments would be that the bread was sliced before it was heated, so it was nearly a basket of croutons, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place came recommended by a foodie friend of mine -- it kind of failed to live up to our expectations, which was a little sad. My boyfriend was looking for a slightly lighter option but most of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for Mother's Day and were quite pleased.Dishes at the table included an "Off Menu" Vegetable Platter for the appetizer, a Filet of Beef that was one of the specials, an Almond Crusted Halibut,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great restaurant! I've discovered my go to restaurant in North Tahoe during my last visit there. I tried a fish dish that was a special of the day and it was pan cooked to perfection...crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the guys I went snowboarding with suggested this place.This is a such a Gem in Tahoe. I was amazed how good the food was here. Now I am not saying Tahoe has bad food but to find food of this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here awhile back and still have fond memories. The food was delicious, and the service was friendly!
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good restaurant. Wide selection of foods to choose from. Make sure that you make a reservation. The place was packed when we visited but were seated promptly because we had called ahead. We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place for great steaks! Large portions and cozy atmosphere, can accommodate large parties, but great for romantic dinners for 2. They usually have a fresh fish item which is always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I love this restaurant and have to eat there every time we're up in Tahoe. The service is friendly and accomodating, the atmosphere is very warm and can either be casual or elegant...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really like this place in Tahoe Vista. Very comfortable, unique "something for everyone" sorta menu, reasonable prices, and great service. I would recommend this for anyone who wants a nice meal,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place seemed nice and we were seated right away. I sensed something might be wrong when our server did not know the specials. She also looked at me funny when I ordered a house salad with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We all decided on this place as per Yelp suggestion as it had great star rating, but apparently the people who gave this place a good review they don't know what good food is or service.We made...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went there the other night and the food was pretty good, the service very good and the atmosphere pleasant Tahoe. We were there on the early side. My husband has been there before at night and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was delicious, the ambience was relaxing and the service was excellent. I ordered the Filet Mignon and it melted in my mouth, it was perfect. The wine selection matches this place ( 5stars)....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
8 of us had a fantastic meal here. Everything was a hit. The wine flights were a bargain, the starters, from the tartare to the poke to the soup, were generous and delicious. The mains all shined...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Spindleshanks! They have a fantastic happy hour from 5:30 - 6:30, where they have a good selection of wine for $3 glass, and good appetizer specials. Their oyster appetizer might be my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes me so happy. Consistently great food. The interior is very warm and inviting. Comfy booths with nice pillows to sleep on. Somehow when ever we come here my 8yr old bro ends up falling...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here (we had a party of 9) on 12.30.07Service was great and the atmosphere was very relaxing and laid back. The price of the food were a bit expensive but for the portion, it's worth it. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. I recently went and had baked brie and split a surf and turf plate. It was *huge* and delicious. The interior of the restaurant is cozy, and in the summer they have a really nice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Also known as the "Spankenwangen", Spindleshanks really shines on the North Shore of Tahoe. My beef fillet was perfectly cooked and was seasoned amazingly. Every other dish that was ordered was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good, above average food and fare, one of the nicer places in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there a couple nights ago with a friend and it was good. The atmosphere is really quite nice and rustic. If I was a big wino I would probably have something good to say about the thick wine...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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First, I've got to say that contrary to what another reviewer said Old Sacramento DOES NOT have all the 'hot spots'. In fact, it almost has none. Most out-of-town visitors don't make it into trendy Midtown,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is another place that qualifies for my "whodathunk" award for great restaurant in an unexpected location award. I've got to agree with every body's consensus on their wine list because it is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, an American Bistro and Wine Bar in the sleepy north Lake Tahoe area! The food is typical American grill/bistro fare: Well executed and interesting combinations of fresh ingredients. But it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The mussels with garlic herb butter were really good. I was all excited about the rosemary truffle sauce to go with my filet but I couldn't really taste the truffles and it had a slightly offensive...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my goto restaurants on the North Shore of Tahoe. When the powder starts falling I'll end up here after a long day on the slopes. Great variety covering Classic American, Latin and European...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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Old Sac is a great attraction for visitors to California's capitol. It's a great place to just stroll and visit different stores, try a restaurant or two. You can often find something in the stores here that...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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coming from some of the best food places (nyc and sf), I was pleasantly surprised with Spindleshanks. I had some great lemongrass chicken and the hawaiian poki was terrific. My boyfriend didn't really like his...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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I keep coming back for the freshest oysters, best udon soup and most extrensive wine list in north tahoe. Moderate prices and good portions make it a locals fave and one of mine. I recommend this to anyone...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2003
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What a dissapointment. All new business, everything has been remodeled. There are some interesting museums. I would have preffered more static displays of how daily life was in the 1850's.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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There is nothing to do except walk around and spend money on things you don't need anyway. Also parking fee's are outrageous and you have to walk too far through areas that are dark and potentially dangerous....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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Old Sac is awesome, eat, drink, girl watch and go to River Cats game or relax...go shopping at the Mall or enjoy yourself at a sport bar. GO KINGS!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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This is a great place to go people watch, plus your visiting friends will love it and its free.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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Old Sacramento has everything you could possibly think of. Good food,Entertainment, Wonderful & unique shops of all kinds. Last but not least,History.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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What a great place to people watch and hang out. Night life is good and day life is better.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Old Sac is a great outing when you're low on cash, however parking sucks and it is not totally free if you wanna do something. I think this category should be titles, 'The cheapest outing in Sacramento' you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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If you've never been to Sacramento, you must see Old Town to fully appreciate where we've transistioned from as a city and state. Old Town offers everything from great eats, to museums and riverside...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Park in the mall. Get an ice cream and get your parking ticket validated. Walk on down to Old Town.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Old Sacramento is like stepping back into time. The store fronts are set back in the Gold Rush days of early California and some of the homes in the area make you feel like running down the hillside with your...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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tahoe evenings, spindleshanks welcomes you into its cozy, knotty-pine paneled dining room and bar. the place is popular, so reservations are a good idea, but waiting for a table will allow you to explore the...
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