Best American Restaurant in South Lake Tahoe

A TRULY LOCAL EXPERIENCE - WHERE FLAVOR AND PASSION MEET

WELCOME TO DRIFTWOOD CAFE

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF HEAVENLY VILLAGE, DRIFTWOOD CAFE BRINGS A COZY MOUNTAIN VIBE TO EVERY MEAL. WARM SERVICE, GENEROUS PORTIONS, AND A RELAXED TAHOE ATMOSPHERE MAKE IT THE PERFECT STOP FOR FRIENDS, FAMILIES, AND TRAVELERS LOOKING TO UNWIND AND ENJOY SOME REAL, SATISFYING, DELICIOUS FOOD!

MADE FRESH. MADE DELICIOUS.

EACH PLATE AT DRIFTWOOD CAFE IS CRAFTED TO SPARK COMFORT AND SATISFACTION. OUR KITCHEN TEAM FOCUSES ON FRESHNESS, VIBRANT PRESENTATION, AND FLAVOR THAT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. EVERY BITE CAPTURES THE EASYGOING TAHOE SPIRIT — CASUAL, COLORFUL, AND COMPLETELY CRAVE-WORTHY.

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A FEAST OF FLAVOR

FROM COLORFUL MORNING PLATES TO HEARTY MIDDAY FAVORITES, EACH IMAGE REFLECTS THE FRESHNESS, CARE, AND TAHOE CHARM WE SERVE EVERY DAY.

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A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

WHERE EVERY GUEST FEELS AT HOME. ENJOY THE FRESH TAHOE AIR WITH OUTDOOR SEATING, EXPLORE VEGAN-FRIENDLY OPTIONS, OR TREAT THE LITTLE ONES TO SOMETHING TASTY FROM OUR KIDS’ MENU. WHETHER YOU’RE HERE TO RELAX, REFUEL, OR RECONNECT, THERE’S A SPOT WAITING JUST FOR YOU.

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FIND US RIGHT WHERE GOOD FOOD MEETS TAHOE CHARM. DRIFTWOOD CAFÉ IS YOUR GO-TO SPOT FOR RELAXED MORNINGS, FRIENDLY FACES, AND HEARTY MEALS THAT MAKE EVERY VISIT FEEL LIKE HOME. STOP BY AFTER A DAY ON THE SLOPES OR A STROLL THROUGH HEAVENLY VILLAGE — WE’RE ALWAYS READY TO WELCOME YOU WITH A SMILE AND A FRESH CUP OF COMFORT. OUR HOURS: EVERYDAY: 7 AM–3 PM

What our guests are saying

STOPPED BY FOR LUNCH. ONE OF THE MORE AFFORDABLE OPTIONS IN THE AREA. THE CLUB SANDWICH WAS TASTY AND FILLING AND I LIKED THEIR OPTIONS FOR CHOICE OF SIDE. OUTDOOR AREA WAS DOG FRIENDLY AND THE WAIT STAFF BROUGHT OVER WATER FOR THE DOGGY TOO. WANT TO COME BACK AND TRY THE BREAKFAST OPTIONS NEXT TIME.

TRAVIS S.

I ENJOYED THIS PLACE. NOT TOO LONG OF AWAIT FOR BREAKFAST ON A BUSY HOLIDAY WEEKEND. PLENTY OF SEATING INDOOR AND OUT. ROSARIA, OUR WAITRESS WAS NICE. GOT THE VEGGIE BURRITO NO EGGS AND FRENCH TOAST FULL STACK WITH BLUEBERRIES. BOTH WERE FILING AND TASTY. NICE HIGHER END DINER STYLE PLACE.

MJG

LOVE COMING TO THIS SPOT FOR BREAKFAST OR LUNCH! WAIT TIME GETS A LITTLE ROUGH USUALLY AROUND 30-45 MINS MINIMUM BUT YOU CAN CHECK IN ONLINE WHICH IS NICE. STAFF IS SUPER FRIENDLY AND PORTIONS ARE PERFECT TO FILL UP ON! INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING.