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Pfeifer House

Item: Pfeifer House
Author: Christina Nellemann

Cuisine: European, French, German, Swiss

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

Part of Tahoe's history, this long-lived European restaurant still pleases patrons with robust German, French, and Swiss dishes. Options like roastbraten, Swiss bratwurst with red cabbage, and "hunter style" chicken breast have a decidedly Old World flair that permeates the entire menu. Fish, game, pork, and poultry arrive in a variety of tried-and-true preparations and speciality dishes like Chateaubriand and the Long Island Duckling Feast for two are wonderful for those special occasions. Dinner comes with soup and salad and hot French rolls. Appetizers like the Escargot "Bourguignon", Smoked Salmon and Bismark Herring Garnie all cost $11 and begin the meal with a bang. The wine list is full of wines from France and Germany like Spätlese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reisling, Pinot Noir and some excellent Merlot from Sonoma and Napa Valley.

Address:

760 River Rd
Tahoe City, CA 96145
530-583-3102

Hours:

Wed-Sun 5:30pm-Close
Contact for Specific Dates and Times

Website:

pfeiferhouse.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Christina Nellemann
Reno and Tahoe Local Expert

Homestyle: "The Pfeifer House is a local favorite for special occasions."

Best for Homestyle Because: The food at the Pfeifer House is like eating at your German grandmother's home.

Dinner Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Escargots "bourguignon"
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Hearts Of Palm
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Bismark Herring Garnie
  
  ($11.00)
- Dinner Includes
  
  Dinners Without Soup & Salad Deduct
  
  ($5.00)
- Fish & Fowl
  
  Breast Of Chicken Naturel
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Breast Of Chicken "estragon"
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Breast Of Chicken "hunter Style"
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Chicken Cordon Bleu
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Broiled Rock Lobster Tail
  
  Lobster And Filet Comb.
- Specialties
  
  Vienna Schnitzel
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Vienna Schnitzel Holstein
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Cordon Bleu Schnitzel
  
  ($27.00)
  
  Jagerschnitzel
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Paprikaschnitzel
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Rahmschnitzel
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Schnitzel "st. Moritz"
  
  ($28.00)
  
  Hungarian Beef Goulash
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Sauerbraten With Red Cabbage
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Lemon Piccata
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Swiss Bratwurst With Red Cabbage
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Pork Tenderloin Sautee
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Koenigsberger Klopse In Caper Sauce
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Peppert Beef Soutee Filet-tips
  
  ($23.00)
  
  Geschnetzeltes "zuricher Art"
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Scaloppine "oscar"
  
  ($29.00)
  
  Chateaubriand
  
  ($78.00)
  
  Long Island Duckling Feast
  
  ($58.00)
- A La Carte
  
  Potato Pancakes
  
  ($4.50)
- From The Broiler
  
  New York Cut Steak
  
  ($38.00)
  
  Center Cut Filet Steak
  
  ($38.00)
  
  Medallion Of Beef
  
  ($38.00)
  
  Roastbraten
  
  ($38.00)
  
  Entrecote Pepper Steak
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Center Cut Filet Pepper Steak
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Entrecote Garlic Steak
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Rack Of Spring Lamb
  
  ($40.00)
- Desserts
  
  Ice Cream
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Sherbet
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Chocolate Sundae
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Cheesecake With Raspberry Sauce
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Bavarian Apple Strudel
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Strawberries Romanoff In Season
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Kahlua Mousse
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Creme Caramel
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Peach Melba
  
  ($6.00)

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