Dock & Dine South Shore

BY KATHERINE E. HILL

The South Shore offers many options for boat-in dining from Zephyr Cove on the east side to the historic Camp Richardson on the west side. The boat taxi that runs between Round Hill Pines, Lakeside, Timber Cove and Camp Richardson marinas is closed this year due to low water but is a great way to enjoy dining by boat in the future. As well, the Boathouse on the Pier at Timber Cove is temporarily closed due to a fire in May; check back later in the summer to visit this over-the-water restaurant.

Dock | You can pull up and enjoy lunch at Zephyr Cove Marina & Resort, home to the “MS Dixie II.” Be sure to give way to the “Dixie” as she enters and leaves for her cruises and availability may be limited when it’s busy. Dine | On the beach, enjoy pub fare and specialty cocktails at Sunset Bar & Grill. Or walk over the Zephyr Cove Restaurant to enjoy burgers and salads. | zephyrcove.com

Dock | Limited docking is available on a first-come, first-served basis and there’s a 90-minute limit (expect loading and unloading only during busy times). Dine | Grab lunch or dinner at Beach Bums Bar & Grill with sandwiches and burgers. Or go for the frosty pineapple and coconut Pain Killer from the Rum Bar on the Beach. There’s also the Snack Shack for quick bites and ice cream. | roundhillpinesresort.com

Dock | In the heart of the South Shore, Ski Run Marina offers a variety of dining options with a boat valet that will meet you as you approach the marina. Dine | One of my favorite boat-in dining options on the South Shore is Riva Grill, the sister restaurant to the North Shore’s Gar Wood’s Grill and Pier. For more casual dining, try the Greek and Mediterranean cuisine at Artemis Lakefront Café or Argentine empanadas from Empanash. Before heading back to the boat, try one of the delicious offerings from The Art of Gelato. | skirunmarina.com

Riva Grill, South Lake Tahoe | Courtesy Riva Grill

Dock & Dine | Tucked into the western side of South Shore is the historic Camp Richardson Resort, home to the Beacon Bar and Grill and the packsa-wallop Rum Runner. Oh, so good. Purchase a bottle of the Rum Runner Cocktail Mix to take with you and enjoy at home. | camprichardson.com n

Editor’s Note: Only locations accessible this summer are featured.

Avoid peak times at lunch & dinner.

Make reservations for sit-down meals.

Check boat valet & buoy hours in advance.

Tip your boat valet & dock attendants.

Always have a designated boat driver.

Piers with gates are private.

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Incline Village Library | Incline Village | June 23, 30 3-6 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, laketahoemarkets.com

Commons Beach | Tahoe City | June 23, 30 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com

Sierra Family Farms | Beckwourth | June 24 & July 1 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | facebook.com

Ski Run Blvd. | South Lake Tahoe | June 24, July 1 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | skirunfarmersmarket.com

Blairsden Garden Center | Blairsden | June 25, July 2 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free

Tahoe Club Crawl | Stateline | June 25, July 2 7:45 a.m.-11 p.m. | tahoeclubcrawl.ticketsauce.com

Downtown Railyard | Truckee | June 25, July 2 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

American Legion Hall | South Lake Tahoe | June 28, July 5 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | eldoradofarmersmarket.com

Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee | June 28, July 5 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | chamber.truckee.com

Meek’s Bay Fire House | Meeks Bay | July 3 8 a.m.-12 p.m. $8-$12 | sierrastateparks.org

Truckee Fire Department | Truckee | July 4 7-10 a.m. | chamber.truckee.com

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