Gar Woods Grill & Pier

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5000 N Lake Blvd
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Currently seating on the beautiful lake view deck under Tahoe sunshine or ample cover of heat lamps and umbrellas. Please dress warm! For 34 years Gar Woods Grill and Pier has been the premier waterfront dining destination in North Lake Tahoe. Floor-to-ceiling windows, large deck and balconies provide breath-taking views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierras. Gar Woods Grill and Pier is an upscale casual restaurant that accommodates groups of 160 just as easily as groups of two. Our Chef has created a menu highlighting California cuisine, hand cut steaks and fresh Pacific seafood, served in a fun-in-the-sun atmosphere. The wine list is a collection of best-known California vintners featuring more than a dozen wines by the glass. Enjoy the waterfront deck while sipping on Gar Woods world famous Wet Woody. With over three million sold, you will be in good company! Or thaw out with a Warm Woody or a Heavenly Bottom. Lake Tahoe sunsets are our specialty.

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3.51,727 reviews
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Jaime C.
11/14/2025

Gar Woods is truly a local favorite and for good reason. I've been there a dozen times, and it never disappoints. We often go by boat, dock at the marina, and enjoy cocktails, appetizers, or...

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Susan C.
10/29/2025

Beautiful setting on North side of Lake Tahoe. Gar Woods Grill & Pier offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect spot for sunset dinner by the water. Good selection of appetizers and...

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Aarti G.
10/12/2025

This is more of a 2.5 but I rounded up. We went here with a large group since we heard it was a Tahoe quintessential spot. Unfortunately it was freezing and we had to sit outside. We didn't get...

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Paul A.
11/22/2025

Great view and delicious food. The service was slow here, took a while to get acknowledged when we sat outside, the second or third time we came and sat in the bar area by the fire place the...

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Suraj P.
11/17/2025

This is easily my favorite dinner spot in Lake Tahoe! They have lots of delicious options and an incredible bar! I love getting there a little early too and spending some time on their pier and...

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