Gene Lee

We were a party of 7 in Lake Tahoe for a wedding and found this place based on its reviews. The shrimp tacos entrée was very good, and I really enjoyed the kale spinach salad. The dressing was fabulous. The atmosphere is laid back, think tavern vibes. The service was great. Our server filled our waters and brought out the food quickly. Would definitely recommend this place for a relaxed dinner for sandwiches / tacos / burritos and salads.

+1

Larry Overton

Friendly local bar and restaurant. We had the chili cheeseburger and shrimp tacos with an add-on of avocado. The chili on the cheeseburger included beans with a very light, sweet taste. Being from Texas, this was different and tasted great. The shrimp tacos were also great.

Was craving a French dip. They didn't disappoint. In the winter the interior is comfortable, cozy, and old fashioned bar diner. Don't miss patio seating in the summer.

Came with a group of friends for dinner. It was pretty busy around the time we came but we were seated within ten minutes. staff were super nice but because it was so busy, there was a bit of a wai…

Great burgers. Awesome view with lots of greenery, flowers, and birds. Great spot to go after a hike.

Great burgers. Awesome view with lots of greenery, flowers, and birds. Great spot to go after a hike.

Fun, quaint dining in Tahoe City area. We originally had planned on going somewhere else but the wait was crazy so we found BridgeTender Tavern and got seated immediately. They only had one server …

Had to post a review because I just had what might be the best cheeseburger I have ever eaten! I got it dry ... no mayo, mustard or ketchup ... just tomato and onion. The beef flavor really came th…

Great place! Such a beautiful outside patio right next the river! We really liked Elk burger, chicken maks burger, fries, and hot chicken wings. I would recommend this place to my friends. Great …

July 4, 2025, First of all, the food was fantastic! I got the California burrito and I loved it! Also, our waitress was very kind and sweet! The atmosphere was very positive and joyful! This place …

July 4, 2025, First of all, the food was fantastic! I got the California burrito and I loved it! Also, our waitress was very kind and sweet! The atmosphere was very positive and joyful! This place …

In from Phoenix on vacation and met some local friends for dinner. It was busy but we didn't wait long and service was exceptional. Beverages and burgers, perfect night. My swiss mushroom burger wa…

We had a great lunch here as a party of 8 last weekend. We initially tried to get the seating by the river but they said it was going to be an hour, but that if we wanted to sit inside the main resta…

Excellent warm welcome and service! mushroom burger was delicious and good size to share. Warm ambience and on Main Street easy to find

Excellent warm welcome and service! Mushroom burger was delicious and good size to share. Warm ambience and on Main Street easy to find

Excellent warm welcome and service! Mushroom burger was delicious and good size to share. Warm ambience and on Main Street easy to find

We enjoyed sitting outside along the river while enjoying some of the most flavorful food. We ordered grilled shrimp tacos and the kale and brussel salad. The portions were a fairly generous, the p…

We had Elk burgers with the blueberry bbq sauce. They were amazing! The greens for $3 was worth it. Basket of fries was huge!

Went on a Saturday night. Service was friendly and fast. The food was reasonably priced and was delicious. Our table ordered the Cajun burger, waffle fries (delicious), Clam chowder, and Cobb salad…

We found this place as an attempt to find a restaurant that wasn’t McDonald’s that wasn’t closed or that we could make it to before they closed. Read the reviews and had high hopes so decided why not. Cute little place and very busy. The staff was very nice and the restaurant seemed clean. The service was fast getting us our food. Definitely seemed like a hot spot for locals. Again, cute place and if you are into pubs or pub food then this is your place. The food was decent. Wouldn’t say that we would go out of our way to go back, but decent. Good. Satisfied. We had a California burrito and tacos (menu says authentic Mexican…more like Mex/American). Again, it was good bit not super flavorful or amazing. Satisfying. Had some chips, salsa and guac and all were ok. Nothing special. But good. Also had a Hawaiian slider. The meat and coleslaw on it were decent but the bread was dry. In the end…. Would we go back? No. Would we recommend? If you like that type of place and pub food then yes.

Vitali Zabelin

I came for the river vibe and ended up staying way longer than planned. Picture this: six of us at a picnic table under the trees, the Truckee River sliding by on one side and a lively patio on the other. It’s the kind of place where Tahoe afternoons stretch into golden hour without anyone noticing. (Yes, that riverside patio is the move here.)   Service? Helpful and unfussy—the team explained the patio vs. indoor ordering quirk in two sentences and waved me inside to grab ribs while the rest of our crew ordered outside. No attitude, no drama, just “we’ll get you fed.” That flexibility matters when you’re wrangling six appetites. Food rundown from our table: • Wings: crisp skin, sticky-sweet heat; disappeared first. • Fish & chips: classic pub batter, lots of lemon, clean fry. • Burgers: big, juicy, and onto toasted brioche—exactly why locals love BT. (If you’re a first-timer, add the famous waffle fries; they’re a house staple.)  Checks + value: our food total was $210 for six, plus $30 in tips—call it ~$40 per person with a beer. Price-wise it’s Tahoe-resort normal, and the patio setting carries a premium I’m willing to pay when the river’s doing its thing. For context, crowd favorites here include the turkey and elk burgers and those waffle fries; it’s not a secret.  Honest notes: not every plate was a home run—our group’s scores ran the gamut (3, 4, 4, 4.5, 5, 5). That’s real life with a big order. My take lands at a confident 4/5 overall: outdoor atmosphere and easy service carry the day, wings and fries lead the menu, and the patio is exactly what you want in Tahoe City. (Pro tip: if the patio menu doesn’t list what you want—like ribs—order at the bar inside and bring it out. Smooth.) Would I come back? 100%. Next round, I’m hunting down the elk burger with blueberry BBQ and a river-view table again.  Final: Solid 4/5. If Tahoe had a “greatest hits” food court, this patio is track one.

+11

MoonRule

The place was so small and it was packed to the brim. The food took 42 minutes to come out and my god it was not worth the wait. We did enjoy the food and it was well-seasoned. The salsa and chips were severely missing salt and felt like we were rushed a little. The parking is also small so good luck parking on the weekends!

+5

Zina Padgett

Decided to visit on my lunch. The restaurant was a little crowded, but we didn't wait more than 5 minutes to get a table. The service was okay it was a little slow for them to come over to the table to take our order. The food was served hot and fresh. The burger was ok it was a little dry or maybe overcooked. The clam chowder was delicious. It was creamy with a great taste. Overall, a good experience will try again.

Afshar Hassani

A fairly large restaurant with two separate sections: one for outdoor seating (which I highly recommend if it’s not too cold/hot out) and an indoor seating option. Drinks/beer selection is reasonable, $5 for can and $8 for 16oz draft. From the appetizers, we heard good things about the buttered zucchini sticks and yes they were delicious but also hot so give it a minute or two. The bison burger was delicious but the California burrito was just okay. Overall, pretty place with a beautiful view of the forest and river, good food, and happy vibes.

+1

Came for a late lunch around 2:00 and it was starting to snow, so we got seated right away. The construction for the bridge makes it a little tricky to get to the restaurant, but just going around th…

It was a great find. Typical friendly tavern type ambiance. The onion rings were yummy. Our meals were simple but delicious. Service was quick and our server Tanner was super easy going and kind. We …

It was a great find. Typical friendly tavern type ambiance. The onion rings were yummy. Our meals were simple but delicious. Service was quick and our server Tanner was super easy going and kind. W…

It was a great find. Typical friendly tavern type ambiance. The onion rings were yummy. Our meals were simple but delicious. service was quick and our server Tanner was super easy going and kind.…

When we lived in Tahoe City, we used to all the time. Always had great food and good experience. ambiance is basically pub and local hangout. Haven't been since we moved and the reviews I have read…

When we lived in Tahoe City, we used to all the time. Always had great food and good experience. Ambiance is basically pub and local hangout. Haven't been since we moved and the reviews I have read…

Love the Bridgetender! I used to come here as a young kid all the time when we had family in the area and haven't been back in over 15 years. I ordered the fish and chips and got waffle fries ins…

A bit disappointed by BridgeTender Tavern. \n\nI was very hopeful that this spot would be good considering it was very busy. Instead we were met with very below average food and poor service. I ord…

Terry here: \n\nWhile my family and I were driving we stumbled upon BridgeTender Tavern and 2 of my family members had already been before so we decided to give it a shot. The wait was only 30 minu…

My husband and I have eaten here for the past several years but on our visit here today, we were very disappointed. We are not sure what changed, but the prices went up and the food size/portions h…

Great patio seating with a view of the Truckee! Skinny Margaritas fantastic! Fried zucchini YUM!

Very interesting eclectic tavern. May be the time of year we visited, but seemed to be mostly locals! Good food, wide selection of craft beers. Located within walking distance of the Lake Taho…

Hubby had Elk burger. Said very good - flavor, texture , bbq sauce on side to add to his liking. Me - Turkey club wrap. It was good. Average. They need to wrap so ends are closed so ingredients no…

Relaxing outdoor seating on the river. Great lunch food with generous portions. We did not have any bar drinks but they sounded yummy. staff was friendly.

Relaxing outdoor seating on the river. Great lunch food with generous portions. We did not have any bar drinks but they sounded yummy. Staff was friendly.

Relaxing outdoor seating on the river. Great lunch food with generous portions. We did not have any bar drinks but they sounded yummy. Staff was friendly.

The food was good. ambiance was good. The chicken Swiss and zucchini appetizer was really good. Inside and outside seating. Would return.

A pleasant rustic interior, but seating is uncomfortable. Portions are large but just not very tasty. The coleslaw and french fries were not very palatable. Service for our group of 3 was friendly and fast.

John Errett

Food was good, until our appetite was ruined when we see mice running around and mice feces on the ledge eye level next to us, an above food level. We reported the issue to wait staff, but nothing was done to compensate for the less than stellar experience.

HONEST RATING 3.5/5. However, you cannot give half stars on Yelp.\n\nThere were a good variety of tasty sounding food options on the menu, but everything seemed overpriced for what it was (tourist …

It's so sad that long time restaurants nickel and dime their customers. First of all, your food is mediocre at best, way overpriced for quality, then you are charging customers $4 for french fries?…

Maybe it is my fault for attempting Mexican food at an American cuisine type restaurant but my god. It consisted of unflavored beef, cheese, lettuce, and french fries (???). Even with the watery sa…

Maybe it is my fault for attempting mexican food at an american cuisine type restaurant but my god. It consisted of unflavored beef, cheese, lettuce, and french fries (???). Even with the wat…

Great setting, beautiful to be along the river. Service was extremely slow. Once we placed our lunch order, it took about an hour for the food to arrive. Very disappointing on that front.

Great setting, beautiful to be along the river. Service was extremely slow. Once we placed our lunch order, it took about an hour for the food to arrive. Very disappointing on that front.

Great setting, beautiful to be along the river. service was extremely slow. Once we placed our lunch order, it took about an hour for the food to arrive. Very disappointing on that front.

Jesus C

The Bridgetender Tavern and Grill location is fantastic, and the place itself has great potential to be one of the best locations in Tahoe city area. However, the food consistently feels underwhelming—it’s quite average, lacking in flavor and something more unique to equal the high prices. The location is a 5-star review, but the culinary experience just doesn’t stand out at this point. That said, I truly believe there’s room to elevate the quality of the Food, and I hope to see improvements in the future. Customer service can be attentive specially when asking for a high gratuity tip.

+2

There are a lot of very excellent dining choices in Tahoe this was not one of them for us. For lunch we ordered a burger medium rare and a glass of wine. burger was way overcooked and the wine ha…

There are a lot of very excellent dining choices in Tahoe this was not one of them for us. For lunch we ordered a burger medium rare and a glass of wine. Burger was way overcooked and the wine ha…

$20 for a burger with NO sides?!? Come on, even for Tahoe pricing that is RIDICULOUS!! And then you want to charge $5 extra for fries or coleslaw?! On top of it the service was terrible and I was specifically asked if I wanted mayo on my burger and I said no. Burger arrives with a heaping scoop of mayo on it. Waited to find the server and had it sent back then waited again for my food! Burger wasn’t even good - completely dry and flavorless! Didn’t even get so much as an apology! Never coming here again!!

Bridgetender has great food, but they really need to evaluate their business model and how they serve the local community. I work for the utility company at the lake, and after responding to multiple outage calls, I stopped by to place a to-go order so I could eat while heading to the next job. I explained to the host that I was working, was in full uniform, and didn’t have time to sit down—I just needed to place an order to go before heading back out to the next outage. The host went to check with the kitchen and returned to say they were only serving dine-in guests. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time this has happened. It’s disappointing because they do have great food, but the lack of flexibility—especially for people actively working in the community—is frustrating. Being able to grab a good meal really makes a difference when working long shifts. Because of repeated experiences like this, this will likely be my last visit

Sirod Magalued

We have bad experience here, and actually its my husband birthday.. so we just want to enjoy and relax before we go home.. but one of the staff her name is Bailey, she just came to our table.. just to say that lower the volume of my son’s phone.. and to think that the music in the reastaurant was loud.. my son is “special” so just to calm him down we are giving him the phone to play with.. it’s just bad approach for me.. rudeness… But thanks to one of the server Janeth, she was amazing!

Darth Vader

We ordered Fish chips and Fries and they were soaking in oil. The oil used was extremely bad to my throat and I coughed the entire night. The burger are cheap quality and even Chick Fila or McD serves better food. I wish I could give it a negative star