Incline Village restaurants serve some of the best dining North Lake Tahoe offers—no matter what you’re in the mood for. The best part? There are plenty of locations to choose from, each offering something unique. Here are our top recommendations to try this fall. 

Incline Village Restaurants to Satisfy Your Next Food and Drink Craving

Big Water Grille – Fabulous Fine Dining 

This Incline Village restaurant located near the base of Diamond Peak Ski Resort offers creative cuisine, delectable desserts and incredible panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada. 

Executive Chef David Dubnick’s seasonal, California-inspired bistro menu features steaks, game and seafood, as well as vegan and vegetarian options. 

Must-try starters include Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes served with a house-made rémoulade, or the “KFC,” short for Korean Fried Cauliflower, which comes with a house-made spicy chili sauce, green onion and sesame seeds. 

Main courses are where Dubnick’s culinary prowess truly shines. Mouth-watering favorites include: 

  • Alaskan Halibut with garlic jasmine rice, sautéed asparagus, pineapple/white corn salsa and a citrus beurre blanc. 

  • Vegan Enchiladas with vegan mozzarella, pecan hummus, pepitas, tomatillo salsa, butter beans and Spanish rice. 

  • Braised Beef Short Ribs with creamy polenta, rainbow chard and pan jus. 

Meanwhile, an extensive wine list showcases over 100 high-quality and delicious varietals from around the world that pair wonderfully with the cuisine, as well as a full bar with original cocktails and craft beers. 

Both the view and food will take your breath away at Big Water Grille, an ideal setting for a romantic date night, special family gathering, or important dinner meeting with a long-standing or prospective client.

Austin’s Restaurant & Bar – Fast Casual Fun 

Located on Country Club Drive across the street from the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Austin’s Restaurant & Bar prides itself on offering “comfort food for the soul.” 

The menu features seasonal, locally sourced organic ingredients, produce and seafood. Austin’s is well-known for its commitment to the environment by supplying disposable service ware, from straws to takeout bags, that is biodegradable and compostable, in addition to using trans-fat-free oil to make biofuel. 

 

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Signature dishes include Chicken Fried Chicken or Chicken Fried Steak, huge salads (believe us, when we say “huge,” we really mean it!), and the Austin’s Style Chicken Sandwich that’s grilled and seasoned with a house-made rub. Plus, you can’t go wrong with an order of Austin’s trademark buttermilk fries served with a delicious jalapeño aioli. 

Aside from wine and beer, Austin’s offers plenty of signature cocktail pairings to go with any meal. Highlights include: 

  • C.F.B. Bloody Mary with vodka, house-made bloody mix and chicken fried bacon. 

  • Pecan Old Fashioned with pecan-infused bourbon, bitters and cinnamon-infused simple syrup. 

  • Southern Sweet Tea with cucumber-infused vodka, agave nectar, iced tea, mint and a lemon wheel. 

Looking to feed a crowd? Austin’s offers a special bulk take-out menu of sandwiches and salads perfect for casual luncheons, birthday parties, business meetings, office lunches and family gatherings. 

Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday) and with a friendly outdoor patio, Austin’s is a great destination for a relaxing business lunch or dinner for everyone.

Nevada Jane – A New Twist on an Old Favorite 

A relatively new addition to the North Lake Tahoe restaurant scene, Nevada Jane recently reopened in the heart of Incline Village in the Raley’s Shopping Center complex at 930 Tahoe Blvd. 

Formerly known as Gus’ Open Pit Barbecue, Nevada Jane was acquired in 2021 by restaurateurs Jonas and Nellie Saia, who own three other Incline Village eateries: Austin’s, casual American restaurant Fumo and coffee/ice cream shop, Cool Mess. 

 

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At Nevada Jane, the Saias collaborated with Chef Henry Nol to create a menu that focuses on sustainable seafood, open-fire barbecue prepared with the Santa Maria cooking method and an inspired take on street food. The result is an elevated menu featuring a bevy of options, including: 

  • Shareable plates such as shrimp tostadas with slaw, pico de gallo and barbecue sauce; grilled corn cob elote with honey, cotija and salsa seca; and pickle frites with a house ranch sauce. 

  • Barbecue-inspired main courses such as pork belly with whipped burrata and watermelon; sweet chili and cilantro-glazed chicken quarters; and pork or beef ribs served with house slaw. 

  • Carnitas, carne asada, fish or mushroom street tacos, in addition to handheld favorites such as smash burgers and an habanero honey-infused fried chicken sandwich. 

Nevada Jane also offers a special happy hour menu from 9 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays in its Loft Cocktail Lounge that caters to socialites and foodies seeking late-night cravings. 

With its refreshed take on barbecue and street food fusion, Nevada Jane is a welcome addition to the Incline Village dining scene. 

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