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Riva Grill

Item: Riva Grill
Author: Christina Nellemann

Cuisine: American, California, Seafood, Steakhouse

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

The Riva Grill has one of the lake's best waterfront decks in which to enjoy the view on a warm summer day. Make the day even better by ordering one of their famous Wet Woody cocktails. The Riva Grill is an upscale casual restaurant that accommodates larger groups for special occasions such as weddings. The chef has created a menu highlighting California cuisine that includes items like Filet and Scampi, Pistachio Halibut & pizza from a wood fired brick oven. The wine list is a collection of California's best and best known vintners featuring more than one dozen wines by the glass.

Address:

900 Ski Run Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
8887342882

Hours:

Breakfast and Morning Woodys: Sunday 10:30am - 12:30pm Lunch: Sunday - Saturday: 11:30am - 5:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Website:

rivagrill.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Christina Nellemann
Reno and Tahoe Local Expert

Outdoor Dining, Waterfront Dining: "A great location for a special event. The Riva allows weddings to be performed on their beach."

Best for Outdoor Dining Because: The Riva Grill has a view of the local marina as well as most of the South Shore.
Best for Waterfront Dining Because: The Riva Grill's Wet Woody cocktail has become a Tahoe legend.

Dinner Menu
- The Riva Grill
  
  Filet & Lobster
  
  10 oz. lobster tail / 7 oz. bacon-wrapped filet / garlic mashed potatoes
Sweets
- Sweets & Drinks
  
  White Chocolate Snickers Cheesecake
  
  graham cracker crust / Hershey's hot fudge / Snickers bar crumbles ($12.00)
  
  Butterscotch Creme Brulee
  
  Frangelico pear compote / hazelnut pirouette / whipped cream ($11.00)
  
  Mocha Crunch Ice Cream Cake
  
  Hoch's Family Creamery chocolate & coffee ice cream / Oreo crust / Skor Bar sprinkles ($12.00)
  
  Deep Fried Oreos
  
  4 Oreo beignets / powdered sugar / vanilla bean ice cream ($12.00)
  
  Peppermint Stick Sundae & Creme Wafers
  
  Hoch's Family Creamery peppermint ice cream / creme wafers (Hershey's hot fudge is available... Yum) ($11.00)
  
  San Francisco It's-lt
  
  the original It's-It ice cream & oatmeal cookie sandwich / hot fudge / fresh whipped cream ($10.00)
  
  Hot Fudge or Caramel Sundae
  
  Hoch's Family Creamery vanilla bean / Hershey's hot fudge / fresh whipped cream ($11.00)
Banquet Menus
- Desserts a la Carte
  
  Chocolate Dipped Strawberry
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Godiva Silk Torte
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Fruit Tart
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Lemon Bar
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Cowboy Brownie
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Pecan Tart
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Coconut Cluster
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Assorted Dessert Display
  
  approx. 3-4 pieces per person ($8.00)
  
  Chocolate Dipped Strawberry
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Godiva Silk Torte
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Fruit Tart
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Lemon Bar
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Cowboy Brownie
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Pecan Tart
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Coconut Cluster
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Assorted Dessert Display
  
  approx. 3-4 pieces per person ($8.00)
  
  Chocolate Dipped Strawberry
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Godiva Silk Torte
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Fruit Tart
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Lemon Bar
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Cowboy Brownie
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Pecan Tart
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Coconut Cluster
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Assorted Dessert Display
  
  approx. 3-4 pieces per person ($8.00)
  
  Chocolate Dipped Strawberry
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Godiva Silk Torte
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Fruit Tart
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Lemon Bar
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Cowboy Brownie
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Pecan Tart
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Coconut Cluster
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Assorted Dessert Display
  
  approx. 3-4 pieces per person ($8.00)
  
  Chocolate Dipped Strawberry
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Godiva Silk Torte
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Fruit Tart
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Lemon Bar
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Cowboy Brownie
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Pecan Tart
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Coconut Cluster
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Assorted Dessert Display
  
  approx. 3-4 pieces per person ($8.00)
- Cold Passed Hors D'oeuvres
  
  Antipasto Skewer
  
  mozzarella, Kalamata olive, roasted tomato, basil vinaigrette ($4.00)
  
  Portobello Mushroom Crostini
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna Poke & Wasabi Cream
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon Crostini
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas
  
  guacamole and mango salsa ($5.00)
  
  Tomato Bruschetta
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Sliced Beef Tenderloin Crostini
  
  blueberry stilton cheese, roasted tomato, basil, balsamic reduction ($5.00)
  
  Beef Tenderloin Tostada
  
  cilantro-pepita dressing, salsa, avocado, roasted bell pepper ($5.00)
  
  Deviled Eggs
  
  truffle oil, Tobiko, scallion, Meyer lemon aioli ($3.00)
- Hot Passed Hors D'oeuvres
  
  Dungeness Crab Toasts Au Gratin
  
  smoked gouda ($5.00)
  
  Barbequed Chicken Quesadilla
  
  corn, jack cheese, poblano chili, pesto, chipotle sour cream ($4.00)
  
  Chili Grilled Shrimp Skewer
  
  sweet Thai chili sauce ($5.00)
  
  Crab, Macadamia Nut & Mango Wonton
  
  sweet Thai chili sauce ($5.00)
  
  Short Rib Flauta
  
  guacamole & crema ($5.00)
  
  Dungeness Crab Cake
  
  black bean corn relish, Sriracha aioli ($5.00)
  
  Bacon Wrapped Diver Scallop
  
  honey mustard ($6.00)
  
  Coconut Beer Battered Prawn
  
  mango mustard marmalade ($5.00)
  
  Shrimp Stuffed Jalapenos
  
  wrapped with bacon ($5.00)
  
  Thai Meatballs
  
  sweet chili sauce ($4.00)
  
  Lamb Chop Lollipops
  
  balsamic reduction ($6.00)
- Placed Hors D'oeuvre Stations
  Smoked Salmon Platter
  
  serves 50-60, approx. 2 pieces per ($250.00)
  
  Sushi Platter
  
  serves 50-60, approx. 2 pieces per ($450.00)
  
  Iced Jumbo Prawns & Alaskan King Crab Legs
  
  serves 50-60, approx. 2 pieces per
  
  Grilled Vegetable, Cold Vegetable or Fresh Fruit Platter
  Large: $200.00
  
  Small: $150.00
  Artisan Cheese Display
  tiers of fine cheeses & spreads, baguettes, bread sticks, grapes & fresh seasonal berries
  
  Large: $375.00
  
  Small: $275.00
- Carving Stations
  
  Slow Roasted Prime Rib
  
  au jus, creamy horseradish & assorted rolls (serves 40-45 people thinly sliced) ($450.00)
  
  Roast Tenderloin of Beef
  
  béarnaise & assorted rolls (serves 25-30 people thinly sliced) ($375.00)
  
  Roast Turkey Breast
  
  white wine turkey jus, apple cranberry relish & assorted rolls (serves 50-60 people thinly sliced) ($245.00)
  
  Mango Glazed Ham
  
  grilled pineapple relish & assorted rolls (serves 50-60 people thinly sliced) ($195.00)
- Riva Plated Desserts
  
  Dark Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding a la Mode
  
  Callebaut dark chocolate, vanilla bean anglaise & fresh raspberries (minimum 50ppl) ($11.00)
  
  Godiva Silk Torte
  
  Callebaut chocolate, pistachio brittle, warm caramel sauce & graham cracker crust ($10.00)
  
  Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
  
  with blueberry brandy compote ($10.00)
  
  Mocha Crunch Ice Cream Cake
  
  with Skor bars ($11.00)
  
  Sorbet, Vanilla & Peppermint Stick Ice Cream
  
  ($9.00)
- Sparkling
  
  NV Prosecco La Marca (Italy)
  
  ($32.00)
  
  NV Brut, Korbel (California)
  
  ($34.00)
  
  NV Brut, Mumm (Napa)
  
  ($39.00)
  
  NV Brut Rose Scharffenberger (Mendocino)
  
  ($42.00)
  
  NV Blanc de Noirs, Domaine Chandon (Carneros)
  
  ($48.00)
  
  '14 Blanc de Blancs, Schramsberg (Napa)
  
  ($69.00)
  
  '06 Brut Perrier-Jouet, Belle Epoque (Champagne)
  
  ($245.00)
- Chardonnay
  
  '14 Tom Gore (California)
  
  ($32.00)
  
  '15 Newton (Sonoma / Napa)
  
  ($34.00)
  
  '15 Talbott (Monterey)
  
  ($35.00)
  
  '15 Wente (Monterey)
  
  ($37.00)
  
  '15 La Crema (Sonoma)
  
  ($39.00)
  
  '15 Sonoma Cutrer (Russian River)
  
  ($44.00)
  
  '14 Ferrari-Carano (Sonoma)
  
  ($45.00)
  
  '13 MacRosti, Wildcat Mountain (Russian River)
  
  ($47.00)
  
  '13 Davis Bynum, River West ( Russian River)
  
  ($49.00)
  
  '15 ZD (California)
  
  ($55.00)
  
  '134 Frank Family (Napa)
  
  ($65.00)
  
  '15 Rombauer (Carneros)
  
  ($68.00)
- Sauvignon & Fume Blanc
  
  '16 Boeger (El Dorado)
  
  ($32.00)
  
  '15 Ferrari-Carano (Sonoma)
  
  ($34.00)
  
  '16 Kim Crawford (Marlborough)
  
  ($38.00)
  
  '16 Frog's Leap (Rutherford)
  
  ($39.00)
  
  '16 Duckhorn (Napa)
  
  ($49.00)
- Lighter Whites
  
  '15 Riesling, Wente (Monterey)
  
  ($31.00)
  
  '14 Pinot Gris, Wild Horse (Central Coast)
  
  ($33.00)
  
  '15 Pinot Gris, La Crema (Monterey)
  
  ($34.00)
  
  '16 Pinot Gris, J (Russian River)
  
  ($39.00)
  
  '16 Pinot Grigio, Ferrari Carano (Sonoma)
  
  ($36.00)
  
  '16 Rose, Sobon (Amador)
  
  ($32.00)
  
  '16 Rose, Whispering Angel (Cotes de Provence)
  
  ($32.00)
- Cabernet
  
  '14 Tom Gore (California)
  
  ($32.00)
  
  '14 Beaulieu Vineyard - BV (Napa)
  
  ($36.00)
  
  '15 Daou (Paso Robles)
  
  ($41.00)
  
  '14 Robert Mondavi (Napa)
  
  ($46.00)
  
  '14 Beringer (Knights Valley)
  
  ($47.00)
  
  '14 Francis Coppola, Director's Cut (Alexander Valley)
  
  ($49.00)
  
  '14 Mt. Veeder (Mt. Veeder)
  
  ($57.00)
  
  '14 Louis Martini (Napa)
  
  ($59.00)
  
  '14 Conn Creek (Napa)
  
  ($64.00)
  
  '14 Rombauer (Napa)
  
  ($82.00)
  
  '13 Jordan (Sonoma)
  
  ($94.00)
  
  '14 Stags' Leap Cellars (Napa)
  
  ($97.00)
  
  '14 Duckhorn (Napa)
  
  ($99.00)
  
  '12 Silver Oak Cellars (Alexander Valley)
  
  ($130.00)
- Merlot
  
  '15 Textbook (Napa)
  
  ($34.00)
  
  '13 Franciscan (Napa)
  
  ($37.00)
  
  '14 Whitehall Lane (Napa)
  
  ($49.00)
  
  '13 Duckhorn (Napa)
  
  ($89.00)
- Pinot Noir
  
  '14 Mac Murray Ranch (Sonoma)
  
  ($36.00)
  
  '14 Wildhorse (Santa Barbara)
  
  ($39.00)
  
  '16 Meiomi (Monterey)
  
  ($41.00)
  
  '15 Morgan, 12 Clones (Santa Lucia)
  
  ($52.00)
  
  '13 Gloria Ferrer (Carneros)
  
  ($53.00)
  
  '14 Frank Family (Carneros)
  
  ($56.00)
  
  '15 Belle Glos (Santa Lucia)
  
  ($66.00)
  
  '15 MacRostie (Russian River)
  
  ($69.00)
  
  '13 Talbot (Santa Lucia)
  
  ($73.00)
  
  '14 Flowers (Sonoma Coast)
  
  ($89.00)
- Zinfandel
  
  '15 Boeger, Walker (El dorado)
  
  ($36.00)
  
  '13 Fiddletown, Old Vine (Fiddletown)
  
  ($38.00)
  
  '14 Frank Family (Napa)
  
  ($57.00)
  
  '15 Rombauer (Napa)
  
  ($59.00)
  
  '13 Seghesio (Dry Creek)
  
  ($65.00)
- Bigger Reds
  
  '13 Syrah, Grace Patriot (El Dorado)
  
  ($45.00)
  
  '14 Petite Syrah, Stags' Leap (Napa)
  
  ($64.00)
  
  '13 Claret, Newton (Napa)
  
  ($42.00)
  
  '14 Meritage The Pessimist
  
  ($46.00)
  
  '15 Zinfandel Blend, The Prisoner (Napa)
  
  ($68.00)
  
  '15 Malbec, Alamos (Mendoza)
  
  ($36.00)
  
  '13 Meritage, Franciscan, Magnificat (Napa)
  
  ($74.00)
  
  '13 Meritage Girard, Artistry (Napa)
  
  ($71.00)
  
  '12 Cabernet, Stags' Leap, Artemis (Napa)
  
  ($175.00)
  
  '11 Meritage, Joseph Phelps, Insignia (Napa)
  
  ($295.00)
- Liquors and Prices
  
  World Famous Wet Woody®
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Well Drinks
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Call Drinks
  
  (Including Irish, Brandy Coffee & Hot Toddy) FIT ($10.00)
  
  Premium Drinks, Coffee Drinks, 2 Liquor
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Super Premium, Specialty & 3 Liquor
  
  ($12.00)
- Non-Alcoholic Beverages
  
  Coffee
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Republic of Teas
  
  ($4.90)
  
  Sodas & Ice Tea – Refills Free
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Fruit Juice Drink & Milk
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Root Beer Floats
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Virgins
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Smoothies
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Espresso
  
  ($5.75)
  
  Double Espresso
  
  ($7.75)
  
  Cappuccino, Latte & Mocha
  
  ($6.75)
  
  Double Cappuccino, Latte & Mocha
  
  ($8.75)
  
  Liquor Cappuccino
  
  ($11.75)
- Waters & Non–Alcoholic
  Beck's N/A
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Sprecher Root Beer
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Sprecher Root Beer Float
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Pellegrino
  500ml: $6.75
  
  Litre: $8.75
  Red Bull & Sugar Free Red Bull
  
  ($5.00)
- Brunch
  
  Mimosa (with Mumm 187ml)
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Glass of Champagne
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Champagne Cocktail (w/ Mumm 187ml)
  
  ($15.00)
- Draft Beer
  
  10 Barrel "Apocalypse" IPA
  
  ($8.00)
  
  South Lake Brewing "Trail Builder" Ale
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Cold Water "Stillwater" Stout
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Riva Mohogany, Amber Ale
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Stella Artois, Lager
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Deschutes "Fresh Squeezed" IPA
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Saint Archer Pale Ale
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Green Flash "GFB" Blonde Ale
  
  ($8.00)
- Bottled
  
  Budweiser
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Bud Light
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Miller Lite
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Beck's N/A
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Racer 5
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Anchor Steam
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Corona Extra
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Heineken
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Modelo Especial
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Guinness Pub Draft Can - 14.9 Oz
  
  ($10.00)
- House Wines
  Chardonnay Tom Gore
  Glass: $11.00
  
  Bottle: $32.00
  Cabernet Tom Gore
  Glass: $11.00
  
  Bottle: $32.00
  Spritzers, Wine Coolers & Kier
  
  ($12.00)
- Specialty Spirits
  
  Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon
  
  ($12.75)
  
  Fonseca 2007 L.B. Vintage Port
  
  ($12.75)
  
  Herradura Anejo
  
  ($12.75)
  
  Macallan 12 Year Old
  
  ($12.75)
  
  Don Julio Blanco
  
  ($12.75)
  
  Don Julio Reposado
  
  ($12.75)
  
  Partida Reposado
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Patron Silver
  
  ($12.75)
  
  Don Julio Anejo
  
  ($13.50)
  
  Cazadores Anejo
  
  ($13.50)
  
  Oban 14 year
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Remy VSOP
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Graham's 10 Year Tawny Port
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Clase Azul Reposado
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Don Julio 1942 Anejo
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Graham's 1994 Vintage Port
  
  ($25.00)
- Wedding & Reception Fees
  
  Reception
  
  reception set up, linens, table preparations ($15.00)
  
  Event Dance Floor
  
  Indoor or Beach Ceremony, does not apply toward room minimums ($500.00)
  
  Up to 75 Guests
  
  ($750.00)
  
  76-150 Guests
  
  ($1,250.00)
  
  150+ Guests
  
  ($1,500.00)
  
  Event Bartender
  
  for events with under 50 guests ($300.00)
- Other Charges
  Meetings
  4 hour minimum per room (set up fees may apply for custom arrangements)
  
  $100.00
  
  Coffee / Beverage Service: $6.00
  
  Continental Breakfast: $24.00
  Linen Only
  
  A fee will be assessed when linen is desired, & no other set up is required ($10.00)
  
  Cake Fee Only
  
  A fee is charged for those who supply their own cake & not paying the reception fee ($3.00)
  
  Audio / Visual Rental
  
  Audio / visual equipment is available for rental from the restaurant ($50.00)
- Room Minimums
  Riviera Room
  Seating capacity 100 persons without dance floor, 80 persons with dance floor
  
  October – April (friday Night Minimum): $4,000.00
  
  October – April (saturday Night Minimum): $5,500.00
  
  May – September (friday Night Minimum): $5,400.00
  
  May – September (saturday Night Minimum): $6,900.00
  Gar Wood Room
  Seating capacity 120 persons without dance floor, 100 with a dance floor. Gar Wood & Riviera Rooms together can accommodate up to 220 guests The Entire Restaurant can accommodate up to 500 guests
  
  October – April (friday Night Minimum): $5,000.00
  
  October – April (saturday Night Minimum): $6,500.00
  
  May – September (friday Night Minimum): $6,400.00
  
  May – September (saturday Night Minimum): $7,400.00

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