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The Bridgetender
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
164 reviews for The Bridgetender
Review Highlights
"Right on the Truckee River in the heart of the city."
(in 14 reviews)
"Try the elk burger with blueberry BBQ sauce."
(in 6 reviews)
"Don't be daring and do an elk or anything game related."
(in 16 reviews)
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164 reviews in English
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Review from crystal v.
San Jose, CA
1/27/2012
My friends asked me to Yelp! a place for lunch while at our stay at Tahoe. We were all craving food that was filling considering there wasn't any snow so we all had a little of cabin fever. Our big group had to be split up into two booths wich wasn't a problem because the girls got to chat it out :)
I ordered garlic fries for the table to start which was an excellent idea! (Thanks Yelp!) Everyone ordered a bloody mary with bacon for their hang overs but I wanted to try something new. With the recommendation from Yelp! I ordered a Fuzzy Navel. MEH. It was a little too sweet but it wasn't bad.
Almost everyone got the Elk Burger including myself. I could only eat half because the fries were so filling! OMG. That crack bbq sauce? I FELL IN LOVE! Okay, maybe its not called crack bbq sauce... its like a blueberry bbq sauce. SOUNDS WEIRD RIGHT? I didn't eat any of it when I was at the restaurant because it looked and sounded weird, but when I got home with my other half of the burger, I gave it a shot, and then i dumped the whole ramekin onto my burger. YUP!
The servers were really friendly and were really fast with getting boxes and whatever we needed to us. The decore was exacty what you think a burger joint in tahoe would look like. (Tim The Toolman's bachelor cabin) My tummy being sensitive didn't take the elk burger too well, but idgaf! iT WAS AWESOME! I will be back bridgetender!!! -
Review from Kristina K.
Los Angeles, CA
1/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
It's just your typical run-of-the-mill burger/bar joint.
On a fairly recent Winter trip with Joe and his family to Tahoe, we were in a cabin-home within walking distance to The Bridgetender. Upon entering the two times that we did, it's quite small and definitely a place for locals of Tahoe City. There really isn't anything special about the restaurant - I would even venture on to say that the ambiance is lower than that of a Chili's Grill and Bar. But hey, if the food was good then that's all that matters, I suppose.
The food was average. Burgers, sandwiches, a small selection for salads, appetizers, and desserts. We ordered burgers and sandwiches. It really was just very average. The portions were pretty plentiful, though so that is a plus.
All in all, it was very "meh." -
Review from Alon O.
1/13/2012
what a gem of a place. walked in based on Yelp recommendation.
fantastic burgers!
great service!
good atmosphere!
so happy to post this review... -
Review from Henry M.
San Francisco, CA
12/29/2011
As people have noted, the bar is cool. It reminds me of the mountain bars I used to hang out in when I lived in Washington. Gleaming wood, sturdy guys and gals, huge beers. It is small, but there are a few big booths that hold a lot of people.
It is a friendly place. I noticed that a woman, probably an owner or manager, talked with a number of customers while doing some work. I had to take my toddler to time-out twice, in the entry hall, and no one said a thing to me.
And the food was good. In my quest to find good barbecue in California, I ordered the Rib & Wing plate ($12.45), which comes with Waffle Fries. I ordered a side of coleslaw, which got subbed for my fries. I wish I'd had both.
First, the waffle fries are delicious. Lightly seasoned and perfectly fried.
But the best part was the ribs. They were perfect copies of Memphis-Arkansas ribs, slow-roasted to a glossy black and topped with tangy, spicy, red barbecue sauce. The meat pulled gently away from the bone. The plate included four ribs (plenty) and six wings, along with dipping sauce and celery and carrots.
The wings were sloppily bathed in a very spicy sauce -- I enjoyed it. The meat was a little too chewy, or tough, like they'd been cooked too long, or sat too long. Oh well. It happens. I ate five of them, and found some parts of them delicious and others mandatory.
A good deal, in my opinion, for $12.45. The slaw was a little moist, but had classic Southern flavor -- crunchy and creamy, mild but slightly tangy. My wife ordered the Zucchini Sticks ($5-$7) with Ranch. These were also good. Creamy zucchini in a crisp, thin shell. I had my hands full, but I made time for these zucchini.
On a final note, we were a party of six: four adults, one toddler, one baby. A complete nuisance, in other words, but we were treated well, or at least like everyone else. Our service was not great -- friendly, but slow and hard to snag. The place was pretty busy, but getting the check took way too long. When someone asks for the check, they want to leave. Accommodate them. My wife is a former server (10 years) and even she felt like leaving the minimum tip. Which by the way is %15.Listed in: Due South
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Review from Tara T.
Meyers, CA
Updated - 12/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
On our most recent visit we had -
The Cajun Bacon Burger: Chipotle sauce wasn't overpowering, but still potent enough to stand on its own. Partner in Crime said there was just enough spice in the burger to give it a kick, and he loved the waffle fries.
The Avocado Burger: Simple yet delicious. Perfectly cooked burger with avocado & melted jack on top (and the jack is melted on top of the avocado, so it doesn't go sliding off of your burger).
Drinks: Bloody Mary and a Fuzzy Navel. PIC ordered his Bloody Mary as spicy as they come, and was very pleased. The navel was redonkulous. We had to take a little walk after we ate to clear off the fuzzy.
Service: Was a little *too* good. I get that it was a slow day, but our waitress popped up every five minutes to check on us in a very, very chipper voice. We're just trying to have a mellow lunch sans responsibility hon. We'll flag you down if we need anything...Listed in: Wombat Eats Things, Lake Tahoe Local, Wombat Says, "Liquor IS…
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4/14/2011
Love the waffle fries and the burgers are deliiiiiiiiicious. Fun, mellow spot to go for brews with… Read more »
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Review from Michael C.
San Jose, CA
1/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
Elk burger and bacon bloody Mary says it all. I also tried the Cajun burger with chipotle sauce, delicious. Did I mention a wide selection of beer ??? =)
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Review from Britney L.
Corte Madera, CA
12/13/2011
I spent the last few days trapped in a cabin with my Fraternity brothers so when I had the opportunity to escape and get REAL food, I was super excited. Bridgetender was an amazing meal and super satisfying after having days of simple, fast homemade dinners. I ordered the Avocado Burger and it was seriously one of the best burgers I have had in a while.Gosh, I am starting to crave this meal again! The meat was super juicy and tender and the avocado and cheese was a great addition. The avocado seemed super fresh and there was a lot! I loved that they put sliced pieces and melted the cheese over it. I hate when my avocado slips out of my burgers! It was so good that I ended up devouring my burger within minutes! On the side my group also shared fries. I am a fries lover and these were seasoned perfected and fried to the perfect crunch! I love how they have waffle fries with ranch instead of your traditional fries!
I also have to add that I love their decor! I feel like I am in a dark, wooden cabin. It is such a cozy setting and so cute! I wish I could have visited when it was snowing, I imagine that it would be really homey. Hehe, my favorite part of the restaurant has to be the little man sitting outside on the roof though! -
Review from Lulu V.
Portland, OR
1/10/2012
Always a great time. The ladies behind the bar know how to pour a drink and keep you smiling. Best bar food in TC.
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Review from Ali A.
San Jose, CA
11/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
I came here for lunch with my dad. The place was pretty empty, but it got busier as the lunch rush rolled in. In any case, service was great and the waitress must have been watching my drink because she seemed to sweep it away and bring me a refill the instant I reached empty every single time.
I ordered the elk burger with blueberry BBQ sauce for lunch and we had a sampling platter of onion rings, waffle fries, and mozzarella sticks. All of the appetizers were really good. The waffle fries in particular were awesome. The elk burger was a little tough for my tastes, and the blueberry BBQ sauce, though ingenuousness and tasty, couldn't save it.
If you come here and you're worried about not liking your dish, stick to the classics and I doubt you'll be disappointed. -
Review from Janice E.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
12/20/2011
There is perhaps no better place to hang out on a summer day, sitting outside by the river drinking a beer + eating a burger. The menu is extensive, great burgers, good assortment of brews. Love the outdoor bar!
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Review from Nicole C.
Santa Cruz, CA
10/15/2011
Oh man! Try the turkey wrap! It is F*^!ing delicious!!! I cannot get enough!!! It's a little dry for some people but dipped in ranch...MAN can't get enough!!!
In fact I'm going to go get one right meow! -
Review from Allie A.
8/23/2011
After a long hot day of horseback riding and hiking down to Vikingsholm and up, I finished my job as tour guide dragging my family around Lake Tahoe by rolling into Tahoe City around 4 pm.
We managed to score a riverside patio table fairly quickly. Great people-watching, lovely setting, perfect weather.
I will forgive the waitstaff for forgetting that we even existed for 20 minutes (that's how long it took - despite waving over two different restaurant workers - to get even someone to notice us) because the food was so dang good.
We started with the avocado salsa and chips, which even my picky 6 year old niece pronounced was "addicting." Wait, how does a 6 year old even know that word?!
I split a bacon cheeseburger with my sister, who shared her fish and chips with me. The burger was mouthwateringly delicious. My brother in law, who is originally from Ireland, agreed that this was one of the best fish and chips he's ever tasted here in the USA.
Already planning a return set next time I'm dragging out of town visitors around the lake. -
Review from Gemma J.
7/27/2011
Consistent bar food. All of the classics -- hot dogs, burgers, fried stuffs -- in large quantities and reasonable prices. Unfortunately, they were out of Moose Drool, which would've been the perfect beer for a snowy day (in May!!!) spent in the woody interior of a cozy tavern. Alas.
It was fairly crowded when we stumbled in looking for a warm refuge and we consequently got stuck at a minuscule booth next to the window in the front (definitely made for only 2 people... while we were a group of 4), but the rest of the dining tables in the back region looked far more spacious and comfortable, so I recommend waiting for one of those to open up. (Patience is rewarding... I learn again and again by experience.)
There was a bit of an issue with the coffee -- i.e. it was just hot water with a hint of dark residue -- but they fixed it and all was well. The service is so-so... they were all polite, but young and aloof, so it took us some time to get the coffee situation sorted and ask for the check.
Overall, decent tavern fare in a convenient location right off the 89 (W River) / 28 (N Lake) intersection. Not necessarily a place I'd return to, but one that did the trick at that moment and which I do not regret trying. -
Review from Ozzie O.
Folsom, CA
4/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
This past weekend while driving through the Tahoe Area on our way to Reno we were starving! Looking for any place to grab and sandwich or something ........ then we came to this park in Tahoe city where we have picnicked before..... and across the street was this Bar/Resturant called the Bridgetender......
WE DOVE IN ! WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWO ! A Diamond in the rough..... walking in the door the smell of Grilling hit us right off, then to The right a big Bar Full of what I would say to be Townys... Local party type Drinkers, Well Basically STONERS.... but that's cool,
We were welcomed with a Smile and a great table by a cute waitress with Great Energy...... We were the only people on the dining room side ( for about 10 minutes then it filled up!)
We checked out the menu which consisted of Great looking Bar Type food..... Burgers , Wings, Poppers etc..... The menu said it was Famous for their Burgers.......
I am here to tell you there is a Reason why!!!!!!!!!!! It's is by far the Best Burger I have had In California.. PERIOD! I had the Blue cheese,Bacon Burger PHENOMENAL..... My wife had the Mushroom Burger, again.. Perfection... and the seasoned waffle Fry's that Overflowed the basket were out of this World! We were visited by every waitress in the place... they loved my wife and I's Vintage Turquoise Jewelery...... All the girls were Cute and Full of Great Vibes and Energy.. all the young guys should be hanging out there..
SO if your ever in the Tahoe City ,Truckee Area you should not drive past here if your hungry.... reasonably priced and AWESOME!
We will be back for sure! -
Review from Julien W.
Palo Alto, CA
8/4/2011
I've been there once for lunch.
It's a nice place, quite busy that day, during a summer weekend.
Their burgers are huge (1/2 pound) and very tasty. Their sides are just OK, but you can ask a burger alone if you prefer so. -
Review from Erin Q.
San Ramon, CA
7/15/2011
We stopped here on a bike ride for lunch and were told there was a 35 minute wait...no big deal, my boyfriend gets a beer and next thing we know they sit after only 5 mins. All got worse from there. The service was SO slow, took us an hour to get our food and quite a long wait just to order and get the check.
The other thing that made me really upset was they wouldn't make me a quesadilla on a corn tortilla instead of a flour tortilla. Even though I have an allergy the server told me the chef wouldn't do it. The food was just okay, won't be returning. -
Review from Kamie D.
San Francisco, CA
8/18/2011
Based on where we were staying, it made more sense to try this burger place rather than driving out to south shore for the Burger Pub.
They have a parking lot, so it was very easy to get there. It seemed like they have live entertainment in their patio area in the back lot, so I can see lots of people coming to this place for the ambiance/libations/entertainment.
We sat inside and it has a very rustic feel. Loved the booths. And our waitress was very friendly and lovely.
I ordered a basic salad, swiss/avocado/bacon burger, and fires. My husband got the Cajun bacon burger and fries.
Salad -- basic greens.
Our burgers came with burnt bacon. Annoying. But in terms of taste, mine was basic but tasty. My husband's, on the other hand, lacked any Cajun flavoring. It was flat and not even basically seasoned. And the fries -- basic.
We may come back for ease of convenience based on location but it wouldn't be because the food draws us back. -
Review from Angela D.
Sacramento, CA
12/25/2011
Good food. Rude staff. Have been coming to this place for years but unfortunately after the original owner passed away things changed. The young disrespectful staff ruins the experience.
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Review from Lauren S.
Berkeley, CA
6/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
Definitely not bad. As other have said before me: buffalo burger with blueberry barbeque sauce is excellent!
Also have to say the waffle fries were delicious with chili and cheese on top, YUM! And the beer selection was good.
Nice little place to stop while on vacation in Tahoe. -
Review from J W.
Elk Grove, CA
5/27/2011
We had lunch here with a couple of friends recently and this place is pretty good. Our friends are locals and chose this place because they have always liked it and sure enough the Bridgetender was a winner.
I had the Elk burger which was interesting, the meat is pretty soft, not at all like venison which was what I expected. It didn't taste weird or anything strange. But it was not particularly flavorful and even a little rare even though it was medium rare, it seemed more rare than medium.
The husband had the blue cheese and bacon burger and really liked his burger. I had a bite of it and thought it was too salty and I couldn't taste the meat at all. The burgers are solid but not jaw-dropping, "I gotta move up here so I can eat here all the time" incredible. The one side of waffle fries we shared were very good, better than Carl Jr's and each of the fries was very big, like maybe they're not frozen and were fresh cut? One can hope. They tasted fresh and not greasy, and the dippy sauce (ranch?) made them even more delicious! Our friends share a classic burger and a full order of waffle fries and they enjoyed their meal too.
The server was very nice and accommodating. We were very thirsty and somewhat dehydrated after a hike before lunch and wanted water and more water and she kept refilling and was very gracious about it. She even came several times asking if wanted more water even after we had all finished our meals and were just sitting and chatting, we didn't feel hurried to leave or anything, the service was friendly and that's refreshing after too many experiences at less than friendly restaurants.
This place is a good, casual, and consistently solid classic American foods and burger joint that we will dine at again if we come back this way. The prices are also more reasonable than many other restaurants in this touristy area. A good place to satisfy the hungry hiker or the starving skiier. -
Review from Michael M.
Washington, DC
2/22/2011
Really a fantastic spot in a sick little town.
Great place for beers after a day of skiing, complete with delicious fish tacos, chili-cheese burgers and a whole list of burly foods that are just down-right good.
Careful how you play it here though, the locals aren't to keen on outsiders... and they'll spot you from a mile away. -
Review from Jessica N.
Walnut Creek, CA
7/30/2011
Families are NOT welcome!! My hubs and I have Loved Bridgetender for many years ..... Until we had kids. Great place for a burger, cold one, awesome bloody marys, fun view of the river. But families NEED NOT APPLY!! There are NO HIGHCHAIRS and NO KIDS MENU. The kicker is no highchairs or boosters!!!! How can you contain your child under 4 in wood booths?? Seriously!?!? If they don't want kids just post a sign that reads "No families, please. Just DINKS (dual income, no kids) and singletons." Oh, and don't get me started on the 10-15 minute wait that was 40 minutes!! They ruined our dining experience. When the detail say "good for kids" and answers "yes"..... It is a LIE!!
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Review from Marcia S.
10/16/2010 1 Check-in Here
We stopped at the Bridgetender during our scenic drive around Lake Tahoe. The food here was pretty good. My mom and I shared the California burrito, which I was skeptical of at first because socal people never trust mexican food in norcal. But I was impressed.. it was flavorful! And big enough to feed both of us.. chips and salsa came on the side as well. My dad ordered a pretty big salad, and it looked fresh.
If I ever return to the area, I'd visit again, order a burger (they smelled GOOD!) and hit up the bar! -
Review from Chet M.
San Francisco, CA
9/8/2011
Excellent pub grub and good beer selection. Try the elk burger with blueberry BBQ sauce.
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Review from SF Y.
San Francisco, CA
8/23/2010
HORRIBLE service, decent food.
The good: Good fried fish tacos, salad, great waffle fries.
The HORRIBLE: the service. Brought out a side salad instead of the meal-sized one that I ordered. Charged me for the larger one in spite of them admitting the error when I was served. Didn't correct the error and then copped an ATTITUDE when I asked again to correct the bill. MORE: forgot part of the order and were totally put out when asked (quite politely) to get our food. NEVER came by to ask how things were or to refill iced tea and such.
In short, go for the food and don't tip the staff if the service sucks. Maybe they'll get the message. -
Review from Chris R.
Manteca, CA
9/19/2011
Great burgers, waffle fries, scenery and everything! I've been coming to The Bridgetender for years and this past Saturday it was my post Tough Mudder meal and I was very happy.
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Review from B P.
Palo Alto, CA
8/29/2011
Cool ambience.....great location........good pbr and apps........but no happy hour?
Would have easily been a 5 star place if they just had some happy hour specials! -
Review from Deb H.
Cincinnati, OH
9/17/2011
One of my family's favorite places. The first place we found on our first trip to Tahoe 18 years ago this week! Met Patti D. our first time in--waffle fries and lemon drops! Got engaged at the BT, tore the walls out of the original place across the street, took our kids to the new and old one, and made life-long friends in Patti, Chris, Bean, etc. You can't beat the place for food, friends and the feel of Tahoe city.
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Review from Jacqueline S.
San Francisco, CA
8/8/2011
The patio has perfect ambiance and is well with the wait on busy summer afternoons. Skip the mojito, which was really lemonade and rum with a mint sprig, for the Stealhead Pale Ale. Enormous portions so come starved after a bike ride or share your entree. We ordered the seared ahi tuna spinach salad (cooked perfectly, delicious mango salsa) and the chicken tostada salad. The staff is friendly but had some holes: my salad came without dressing, we were never given water until after we received our lunch, and were unsure who was our server. The ambiance (and the beer battered onion rings with ranch) made up for this!
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Review from Mike B.
Sacramento, CA
10/4/2010
The good about this place is the food and the beer selection. Always a plus to have wonderful tasting burgers and Mirror Pond on tap. The patio, with it's river side location, is also a great place on a summer day.
The bad about this place? Start with the parking, a mess. The building itself looks like it would fall over with a good shove. But none of that sinks lower than the service. The staff is slow and usually gabbing with each other instead of looking out for their customers.
I guess patience is the price for a delicious burger in Tahoe City. -
Review from Brisa J.
Truckee, CA
11/26/2011
LOVE the waffle fries, the bacon chipotle burger is the perfect ending to a long day out on the slopes!!
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Review from Vi M.
Truckee, CA
7/4/2010
Okay....this place is pretty much unfairly attractive.
Even the hostess was gorgeous. And our waiter was super handsome. My girlfriend and I could not stop laughing about how we stumbled over our order when he arrived at the table:
"The tacos please. Two please. No just one order but for the two of us. Okay one taco each but in the same order. So two tacos but we'll split them....but you don't have to ... "
*waiter blinks...blinks again*
"...the number 8. Thanks."
Seriously though....go in mid afternoon when the sun is high and the heat is radiating off the ground. Large umbrellas make stark sunlight rare (along with the sunburn). So the combo of shade and heat from below is incredibly comforting.
Order the fish tacos. Simple and refreshing. Perfect for after a day at the beach. -
Review from Ruby S.
Healdsburg, CA
7/17/2011
Stopped by on a Saturday with a group of girlfriends for a beer. The bartenders at the outside patio were cold and rude.
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Review from doctor g.
Alameda County, CA
8/12/2011
We sat in the rear outdoor dining area next to the Truckee River. Lots of benches and tables under lots of umbrellas. Classic rock music playing in the background. Really good burgers. Bar set up in the middle.
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Review from Joey M.
Sacramento, CA
8/27/2011
Had blue moon with orange slice. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and cool outside setting along water and bike route. Nice little getaway in tahoe city. I'll be back.
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Review from heather w.
Berkeley, CA
12/30/2010
Stopped in on the way home from our Christmas vacation, choosing hte place primarily b/c they were conveniently located and they had thoughtfully found one of our cabin keys, called the rental office and then held onto the key for two days until we came by to pick it up. They didn't have to be that diligent, but they were, and I appreciated it.
As to an actual review, this is one of those funky old places you go to because you've always gone there since you were a kid, and it's a little beat up, a little old schooly, a little Cheers-esque with the locals and old-timers sitting at the bar knocking back a few beers roaring over whatever sport is on the television(s). It's a place with an uncomplicated menu, making it relatively easy to make a choice. I zeroed in on the Elk burger, served medium rare with a side of blueberry BBQ sauce (very purple-blue, rife with chunks of blueberry, reminiscent of blueberry, but not very blueberry-ish if that could make any sense). Hubster ordered a cajun turkey burger, the burger being the usual rather dry patty with the usual toppings, but the cajun sauce on the side, although not very spicy, was killer and I ended up eating most of it with half of his fries.
Others ordered the wings/ribs/fries plate, chicken tenders w/ fries, and a house salad. The wings were reportedly quite spicy and good, the rest wasn't commented on. the chicken tenders were served in a large portion, chunks of real chicken (not chopped and formed paste patties) probably prebreaded and out of a bag, but they looked okay. The salad was, well, a salad.
As far as elk burgers goes, mine was better than another reviewer noted, because noteably gamey and elky in taste, cooking perfectly medium rare and well complimented by the not-too-blueberry tasting bbq sauce. I added mustard which actually made for a good combo with the sauce. It was a pretty darned good burger, and I'm glad to have ordered it. I was happy to pay the $9.00 and change for it, but would have added french fries or salad if they weren't $1.95 extra.
This is a decent roadhouse, with prices to match the touristed location, but not usurious. They also appeared to have a good selection of beers.
Service was pretty slow, but not for lack of attentiveness. I think the kitchen was understaffed, so I give them a pass for the long wait we endured with two restless children. -
Review from Joy S.
Fairfax, CA
8/26/2010
We go a couple times a year to stay at a friends cabin in South Lake Tahoe and we ALWAYS drive up to Tahoe City to go to the Bridge Tender!
The Waffle Fries are amazing - i have seriously never eaten such good fries! Last week we had their Elk Burger - it was delicious as well!
The food is consistently good and in the summer their outdoor patio right by the Truckee River is awesome! The big beautiful wooden tables and benches are great! This time we went with four friends that came up for the first time and we had told them already that we had to go to the Bridge Tender after our Rafting trip - we had told them so much about it - and they were not disappointed! The food was as good as always - the Waffle Fries where a hit and we had a great time! -
Review from Mike G.
Burlingame, CA
7/23/2011
Great location, and outdoor tables are perfect in summer overlooking Truckee River. Crowded during holiday weekends or peak summertime, so wait times can be long especially for the good tables. Food is pretty good, try one of the many unique burgers. Combination of affordable, great ambience over the river, casual but good, makes this a summer lunch great afternoon.
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Review from Gail P.
St Cloud, MN
7/18/2010 1 Check-in Here
Four stars is a bit much, but there aren't any half-stars here, so I rounded up. My official rating is 3.5.
Went here for lunch on a Sunday at noon, and there were tons of people around. However, the parking was fairly easy, and there was no wait for a table because all the crazy people wanted to sit outside on the patio. The patio looked nice enough, but it was 85 degrees outside (which is really hot for Tahoe), so we went inside.
So my official word on the food is that it's good, but a bit overpriced (I guess that's not a surprise for Tahoe). $8.95 for a burger but fries aren't included? Not great. Also, I ordered my beer before I realized how much it was, and was startled to find out that they charged $6 for a 16 oz. Stella (but please don't let that order ruin my beer cred - I was just trying to spare a few calories so that I could better enjoy my lunch). I had the elk burger which was really good, as was the blueberry BBQ sauce that accompanied it (although it was a bit light on the blueberry flavor: I would have liked a little more punch). The fries were pretty good, and the $3.95 appetizer portion was more than enough to accompany three meals. -
Review from Cheryl S.
Tehachapi, CA
8/1/2011
after a long hike with the family (18 of us total) we were beyond thrilled that we ran across this place. Food was excellent, service was on target, the prices were what I would expect and not too crazy high and the scenery on the patio was gorgeous! I had the bacon blue cheese burger and it hit the spot. Everyone had something different and everyone was happy with the food. Try the garlic fries, my mouth is watering just thinking of them!
