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Spindleshanks

6873 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
(530) 546-2191
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Price range: S$38 - S$38
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Description: Spindleshanks American Bistro and Wine Bar represents the best of both old and new Lake Tahoe. Opened in 2000 by partners Steve Marks and Harman Schuchmann, the restaurant has become a Tahoe Vista institution in a short amount of time. By offering regional American cuisine and a variety of wines in a casual atmosphere, the pair created a dining experience that caters to both large families and couples seeking a romantic evening.
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wisconsin
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Your meal starts off with a delicious wine list. Cocktail hour specials, Monday night is Martini night! Tuesday night live music in the winter months. In the summer more often. Menu has everything from oysters to burgers, great salads too. We have been there over twenty times and the food has always been wonderful. The owner greats you at the... More

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Oklahoma
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151 reviews 151 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 99 cities Reviews in 99 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The food is good, but not special. The service was a little slow for no more business than they had at the time. And pretty expensive for the quality of the food.

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Perth, Australia
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93 reviews 93 reviews
68 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Recommended to go here by the owner of our B&B. Great choice if you like friendly locals, great bartender and really surprising food. Ate at the bar and first had a roast artichoke, something you don't get everywhere. Mussels looked really good but we ended up having the scampi which was easily split as a meal apiece. Lots of prawns,... More

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Tiburon
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21 reviews 21 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Spindleshanks is quite popular year round with a lovely cabin feel to the interior, a comfy bar area that also works well for dinner on busy evenings and a nice (but uninspired) patio area for those summer evenings. Spindleshank's has one of the very best all around wine lists filled with marvelous selections! The Linguini w/Prawns has a lovely flavorful... More

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NY
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18 reviews 18 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We really enjoyed Spindleshanks! Went back twice during our 6-day stay in the area. Service is great, and their food is excellent, including daily specials. Also a very nice wine list, which we actually weren't expecting. We enjoyed the live music on Saturday as well. Highly recommended!

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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We ame here for a meal as ten people and had great service and delicious food. My mussels were slightly over done but everyone else's food was yummy. Nice indoor fire and bar as well.

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Cypress, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Had dinner here twice in same week! Food was excellent, nice selection of wines, friendly service...

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Tres Pinos, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

WE arrived around 6 or 7 with seating immediately. We had a great view looking out to the lake. The taped music was very loud. We couldn't hear the waitress! We asked that they turn down the music, which they did very willingly. The food was good. The place had a cool ambiance. Would go again.

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san francisco
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51 reviews 51 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

My husband and I walked in on Saturday night at about 7:30. Wait would have been about 45 minutes for a table, but we found a table in the bar. Service was a little slow, but it did look really busy. A couple were playing music and they were very good. I had the calamari appetizer and my husband had... More

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Talkeetna
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109 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 97 cities Reviews in 97 cities
101 helpful votes 101 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

After receiving such good reports my wife and I were booked into Spindleshanks at 7pm on Saturday 27th January by the proprietor of our holiday vacation in Lake Tahoe, we were fully expecting the very best as it was on recommendation. When we arrived with our confirmation clearly marked at 7pm the proprietor set out to argue that our booking... More

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