One of my fondest memories from childhood ski vacations is going out for a warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie – the gooey kind with semi-melted chips – with my mom. If we had been in Tahoe, this would definitely have taken place at the Wildflour Bakery in the Olympic House at Squaw Valley.
After whooping it up on a powder day or a full day under the Sierra sunshine, children and parents will find a handful of casual dining options throughout Tahoe. Classic eateries include independently owned pizza places, diners and restaurants with fare that will appeal to everyone in the family.
Fire & Ice
This is one restaurant where you will not stay in your seat. Choose from a variety of proteins, vegetables, starches and sauces and walk over to the large grill where chefs will put on a show as they toss spatulas and bowls while preparing your food. fire-ice.com | South Lake
Jax at the Tracks
Housed in a 1940s diner, Jax at the Tracks’ welcoming atmosphere is complete with comfy booths, enticing ice cream shakes and a classic American children’s menu. Young ones, and those with a creative spirit, can borrow an Etch A Sketch until your meal arrives. The large menu includes Chicken Pot Pie, Maryland Blue Crab Cakes, Kobe meatloaf, burgers, stuffed chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto with mushrooms, goat cheese and cream of chipotle sauce and other homemade comfort food. jaxtruckee.com | Truckee
Lake Tahoe Pizza Company
Original, whole wheat, corn or gluten-free dough, homemade sauces and a history dating back to 1973, make Lake Tahoe Pizza Company a family favorite. laketahoepizzaco.com | South Lake
Moe’s Original Bar B Que
Moe’s Original Bar B Que has been impressing lakefront diners since opening in summer 2014. Specialties include Alabama-style pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey, chicken and tantalizing sides including delectable cornbread.
Delicious and sensibly priced, the array of salads, sandwiches and plates include tofu, blackened mahi-mahi and Southern-fried catfish, fulfilling hearty vegetarians and pescetarians. If you prefer to kick back on a comfy sofa, take out Moe’s hearty To Go Family Packs. moesoriginalbbq.com | Tahoe City
Smokey’s Kitchen
If you’re fortunate enough to beat the traffic and roll into town while everyone is still awake and eager to dine, stretch your legs and dine at Smokey’s Kitchen where the portions are ample and the prices are low.
From pulled pork, beef brisket, shredded chicken and barbecue salmon plates to Cobb, Cesar and Spinach salads, Smokey’s boasts a large smoker out back. Typical children’s menu includes macaroni and cheese, burgers, grilled cheese, chicken fingers and corn dogs. Family Meal Packs to go also are popular. smokeyskitchen.com | Truckee
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