The Grove Beach Bar & Grill

True lake front hangouts for food and drinks are somewhat rare around the lake. Many offer a "view" but nothing beats being up close with a sandy beach. For South Lake Tahoe, The Grove is it. We didn't try the food but the items we saw looked decent. Instead we sat enjoying the amazing weather, views and a few cocktails. The drinks were well poured but a tad on the pricey side. Consider it paying for the view. Our service was great to top it off. We closed our tab once only to reopen it as we were enjoying the day too much to leave. There is plenty of parking with a fee to enter Camp Richardson where The Grove is located.

Great drinks and food, even better customer service. Morgan was a great server and Laurene made sure everything met expectations and we had a great time! The patio has a beautiful view. We will definitely be back!

A beautiful restaurant right on the beach with great food and drink. The service is amazing, they are all so great and accommodating. The wait is quite long on the weekends, so be prepared to spend some time waiting and walking around the beach.

We ate burger and chicken. Food was good. But the view was the best part of this place. In addition there was live music on this spot.

The restaurant with a view. They have mirrors inside so if you sit in either direction will see Lake Tahoe. But what was amazing was the people and food. The server was so well spoken and nice that it felt like middle of some great city. And the food was also top notch. The server mentions what is special which is not written in the menu and that dish was really special. Amazing experience.

The Grove is located inside Richardson Park, so you’ll need to pay a $12 entrance fee to get in. That said, when I told the park ranger I was heading to The Grove, she gave me two $5 voucher coins to use toward food or drinks (one coin per item and there were 5 of us in the car). So in the end, I only paid $2 to get in! Definitely mention to the rangers that you’re going to The Grove—they might hook you up with a coin or two if they have them! The service here is fantastic. The bartenders were upbeat, friendly, and clearly enjoying themselves, which created such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. We walked right up to the bar, ordered a Rum Runner (their famous specialty drink) and found a nice bench outside to sip and relax. The location is unbeatable. Tallac Shoreline is just steps behind the restaurant, making it the perfect place to grab a drink and hang out on the beach. It’s also a great spot for families—plenty of space for kids to swim and play. My only complaint is the price and inconsistency of the Rum Runners. The first time, we ordered the smaller size and loved them—delicious and totally worth it. The second time, we went for the large size and paid $74+ tip for three. They tasted overly sweet and oddly seemed to have less alcohol than the smaller ones. Definitely recommend sticking with the smaller size for the best experience! Overall, The Grove has great staff, a beautiful setting, and a laid-back beach vibe that makes it a fun stop while you’re in Tahoe!

Great vibes, the food was good, and can’t beat the location. Bummed we couldn’t sit outside even though there were a bunch of empty tables…

We came in on a hot and busy Sunday afternoon. We were told it would be 1.5 hour wait and it turned out to be 30 min. The staff was super attentive in trying to find us some shade as we sat outside. Once we were able to get some shade, the service and food were spot on. Love music added to the atmosphere but the shade covers at the beach blocked some of the view. We had pretzel bites, burrata salad, fish and chips, salad, and shrimp tacos. Not to mention the Rum Runners. All were fantastic. I cannot say enough for the service from the host to servers, 5 stars