Tamarack Lodge — Restaurant in South Lake Tahoe

I wanted to like Tamarack Lodge, but our 5 night stay in March turned out to be Just OK. Maybe its because we were assigned the smallest, least desirable cabin. There were plenty of positives....the site is excellent, beautiful and remote...yet only 2 miles from the ski hill and 3 miles to town. The cabin was basic and old...which was fine...but so tiny that I barely fit into the shower stall. The staff tried hard and was friendly...but seemed under-trained and the place seemed under-staffed. I got the feeling that the restaurant with its $50 entrees was somehow more important than the happiness of the cabin occupants I try not to dwell on the negatives...but the operational idiosyncrasies' and lack of leadership from the corporate ownership would probably make me look for another...

Attention please !!!! Price gouging alert!!!!! This rating goes for their price gouging tactics ! This is a lodge for the bored retirees, wealthy businessman, and celebrities ! If you’re middle class save your money! The kitchen was closed just after 4 pm the other day, and the lady with attitude in the front (glasses and piercings) advised that the only thing available to purchase was the overpriced snacks. One of which was a yogurt parfait (grocery price is $3.99, Tamarack is $11.85) Don’t get me started on how everything else cost- it will ring your ears ! Truly disgusting that you can’t comfortably and securely enjoy your experience on the mountain when you’re hungry with a child. Very scummy ! The extra star goes to the restrooms though - large and clean but that’s it ! Will never...

The food and drinks here are great, but very overpriced ($15+ for even the simplest dish). The chili is my favorite, really good! However, lines to even get inside are really long due to them checking Covid vaccine proof at the entrance. Even if you've done so before and have a sticker on your lift card you still have to get in that line. Hopefully this restriction goes away soon and Tamarack goes back to its regular very long lines. Seating is limited and a royal pain as well. All this combined, expect to spend at least 30 minutes and as many dollars before you sit down with a bowl of chili and a...