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Za's Lakefront

120 Grove St, Tahoe City, CA 96145
4.1(627)$$$$
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(530) 583-9292
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zaslakefront.com
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Wed11:30 AM - 9 PMClosed

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carolinecaroline
ITS SO BAD I WOULD GIVE IT A ZERO, BUT I CANT SO I GIVE IT A ONE. I had the most horrific experience here. The hostess told us we could sit indoor seating and sit together (we are a party of eight) and so we told them we didn’t want to be outside because we would be separated. Then we got seated outside and were split up into two tables, which was unfortunate but we didn’t complain. Then our entrees took forever and they even came out before our appetizers. My entree (the pesto pasta, which was a 5/10 at best) was cold when it came out and took almost 45 minutes. Everyone in my party said their food was mid and subpar at best. The service was not great and when it came time to pay there were several issues. The automatic large party gratuity was added naturally but I asked for it to be removed because we were separated as a party. The server said that we were technically a party of eight so he didn’t “have to remove the gratuity” but he said he would. He brought out the check again and, lo and behold, it was the exact same and the gratuity had not been removed. We gave him a 20% tip and he was incredibly sassy and snarky with us the rest of our evening. This experience could have been better if a) our party was able to sit inside and together like what was agreed upon when being put on the waitlist b) just overall having better food and c) not having Connor as our server. What a shame! 👎👎👎
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Ajmal AyaanAjmal Ayaan
Za’s Lakefront – A Mixed Experience with a View Za’s Lakefront offers a charming lakeside setting that’s hard to beat. The cozy, warm atmosphere paired with stunning views of the water makes it a pleasant spot to unwind, especially during sunset or on a nice day. There’s a relaxed vibe that’s inviting, and thankfully, the place wasn’t overcrowded when I visited. Parking was also easy to find, with plenty of available spaces nearby—always a plus. As for the food, it was a bit of a mixed bag. I tried the wings, margarita pizza, and a basket of fries. The wings were decent—flavorful enough but nothing that stood out. The fries were crispy and satisfying, great as a simple snack. The margarita pizza, however, was a bit of a letdown. Given the setting and the restaurant’s vibe, I had higher expectations for it. It lacked the freshness and flavor that a good margarita pizza should have. Service is another area where Za’s could improve. While the staff wasn’t unfriendly, the attentiveness and overall service experience didn’t quite match the warmth of the setting. A little more attention to detail and engagement could elevate the dining experience significantly. Overall, Za’s is worth visiting for the views and atmosphere. With a bit of improvement in food quality and service, it has the potential to be a go-to lakefront destination.
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Chas StarChas Star
I stopped here to order a pizza to go. After I ordered I asked the friendly bartender if I could hang out outside. Nice view of the lake. I was enjoying the views when I was asked to move by a waitress, these tables are “for diners only” she told me. I guess I’m not a diner just a poor take out customer. As I sit here, inside, waiting for my pizza, the table I at which I was sitting (and a couple others) remains unoccupied. What would possess an owner or manager and a waitress at a local, long established (apparently) restaurant to evict a paying customer from one table and say the table is “for diners only? Just boggles the mind doesn’t it. She probably could have asked me if wanted a beer or coffee or something while I waited. That may have increased the sale. I sure hope the pizza is good because it’s the only time I will ever have it. I’m just visiting Tahoe City for a couple of days to do some skiing. I can promise I will never come back to this place. This is a follow up, the bartender was gracious and friendly, even offered me crushed red pepper to go ... But having returned to my lakeside abode, pizza in box, I’m sorry to to say the pizza itself is mediocre at best.
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1.0
1y

Unfortunately, after quite some time, looking forward to dining here, we were incredibly disappointed. We walked up to the side bar to inquire about having dinner Thursday Night, after the bartender was finished taking two shots with a few of the locals, we were informed that we could not be seated since we had our miniature dachshund in his zipped backpack. After dropping him off, we made attempt number two. We walked in and were barely even greeted by the host. We very politely asked if...

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1y

Very bad experience with the server and management. Took my family in for lunch, sat at the bar and ordered food. Our table became available as we had left our name in front for a table and the hostess in front took us to our table. While we sat down a waitress came and said you have to move from MY table, since you ordered food at the bar you need to go back. I asked to speak with the manager. The guy that came over was very rude to begin with and told us yes it's our policy that we don'...

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6y

This was the worst service we have ever experienced. We arrived with a baby and asked to sit outside because it keeps her more entertained to watch the lake and people passing by. The hostess seemed put off that we had a baby and said that it would take 30 minutes for an outside table, but that we could have a table inside right away. She sat us in the corner and then asked if we could put our daughter in a high chair. We said no, she's only 5 months old and not ready for that. Then...

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