Menu
Sunnyside, located in Tahoe City, CA, offers a diverse menu with starters like Fried Zucchini and Coconut Crusted Calamari. From the Garden, enjoy Caesar Salad or Tahoe Buddha Bowl. Lakeside Favorites include Pistachio Crusted Alaskan Halibut and Sunnyside Burger. Customers praise the ambiance and views, with live music and a cozy cabin atmosphere. Reviews highlight the delicious food, with one customer raving about the Mango BBQ Rib Plate and Wedge Salad. The restaurant's exceptional service and lakeside view create an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a special occasion, Sunnyside is a must-visit spot in Lake Tahoe.
Starters
Fried Zucchini
since 1965, a sunnyside tradition
Coconut Crusted Calamari
lemon wasabi cocktail sauce
Ceviche Stack
salmon, fresh white fish, watermelon, cucumber, avocado, tortilla chips
Crispy Goat Cheese*
cypress grove humbolt fog goat cheese, pickled ribbon salad, blueberry ketchup, pomegranate, garlic focaccia
Sundried Tomato & Macadamia Nut Hummus
crispy chickpeas, baby carrots, cucmbers
Chicken Wings
All natural petaluma farms, cucumbers, buttermilk herb dip. Choice of sriracha buffalo or sweet chili
Mango BBQ Ribs
baby back ribs, cucumber namasu
Caesar Salad
crisp romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, garlic herb focaccia croutons
Wedge Salad*
point reyes blue cheese crumbles & dressing, romaine lettuce, marinated strawberries, tomatoes & artichoke, candied walnuts
Tahoe Buddha Bowl
arugula, lemon vinaigrette, avocado, pickled carrots & ginger, chimichurri zucchini, marinated strawberries, tomatoes, & artichokes, watermelon & cucumber, chicory, pepitas, chia seeds
From the Garden
Lakeside Favorites
Pistachio Crusted Alaskan Halibut
panko & pistachio crusted, chorizo cannelliini & garbanzo bean cassoulet, charred mandarin, roasted broccolini, yuzu blood orange dressing
Sunnyside Burger*
8oz. CAB angus blend, aged white cheddar, brioche bun, secret sauce, fries
Furikake Crusted Ahi*
sashimi grade ahi, raw salad of pomegranate, baby corn, chicory, jicama, & red cabbage, bamboo shoots, pickled ginger, wasabi crema, crispy wontons, lime sesame dressing
Grilled Lamb*
local california lamb, mint pine nut pesto, pearl couscous, crusted pickled chicory, miso yuzu glazed baby carrots, pea shoots, mint gastrique
Filet Mignon*
USDA prime center cut filet, miso yuzu glazed baby carrots, purple potato cake, lyonnaise onions, chive emulsion, lemon thyme vinaigrette, toasted pine nuts
Fresh Fish Tacos
flour tortillas, cabbage, pico de gallo, tomatillo sauce, tortilla chips, salsa roja, choice of cajun or beer battered
Sesame Salmon Rice Bowl*
sustainably raised verlasso salmon, edamame, chimichurri zucchini, pickled carronts & ginger, watermelon, cucumber namasu, kimchi
Seared Scallops*
miso glazed zucchini, herb crispy polenta, pickled zucchini ribbons, apple salsa, mustard cream sauce
Kimo's Original Hula Pie
chocolate cookie crust, macadamia nut ice cream, hot fudge, toasted mac nuts, whipped cream
Summer Berry & Appe Fool
berry & spiced apple compote, whipped cream, meringue, candied walnuts
Dessert
Monday
Burger & a Beer - Monday
Enjoy your choice of our specialty burgers with a select draft beer
Select Draft Beers
Sunnyside Margaritas
Select Wines by the Glass
Taco - Tuesday
Wine Down - Wednesday
Wine & Dine
Wine & dine with our Wine Wednesday Menu offering select bottles at discounted prices
Locals Night
20% off your bill with local ID
Locals Night - Thursday
Live Music - Friday
Live Music Friday
Start your weekend with live music from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Mai Tai
tahoe's version of our classic duke's mai tai; proceeds benefit Tahoe Waterman Association
Barrel Aged Old Fashioned
barrel aged for up to four weeks in house with four roses bourbon, complete with dehydrated orange wheel and starlino maraschino cherry
Escalade Margarita
herradura silver tequila, fresh lime, organic agave nectar
Sunnyside Slush
our signature frozen slush, made with 100% fresh fruit juice and your choice of spirit: rum, tequila, or vodka
Lavender Yuzu
tito's vodka, yuzu sake, lavender syrup, fresh lime juice, topped with soda
Coco Martini
ketel one vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, coconut syrup
Sunset Spritz
ketel one vodka, aperol, hibiscus syrup, sparkling water, grapefruit
Guava Daquiri
koloa silver rum, elderflower, liqueur, guava purée, fresh lime juice
Sunnyside Refresh
square one cucumber vodka shaken with mint & agave, topped with soda
Cocktails
Canned
Golden State Cider, Healdsburg, CA
mighty dry or gingergrass
Athletic Brewing, Stratford, CT
upside dawn golden ale (N/A)
Deschutes, Bend, OR
fresh squeezed ipa (N/A)
Sunnyside Blonde, Stone Brewing, Escondido, CA
Coors Light, Golden, CO
Trumer Pilsner, Berkeley, CA
Pacifico, Mazatlán, MX
Berryesssa Brewing "Free Kittens" Rice Lager, Berryessa, CA
Auburn Ale House American River Pale Ale, Auburn, CA
Stone Hazy IPA Escondido, CA
Farmers Brewing "Sun Up 'Til Sun Down" West Coast IPA Princeton, CA
Draft Beer
Wines by the Glass
Poema Brut Cava, Spain
Mont Gravet Rosé of Cinsault Pays d'Oc, France
Scribe 'Estate' Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma County
Mohua Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, NZ
Cade Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley
Selbach 'Incline' Riesling Mosel, Germany
La Fiera Pinot Grigio Veneto, Italy
Chamisal Chardonnay San Luis Obispo Coast
Tyler Chardonnay Santa Barbara County
Pride Mountain Chardonnay Napa Valley
The Pinot Project Pinot Noir California
BloodRoot Pinot Noir Sonoma County
Seghesio Zinfandel California
Santa Julia 'Organica' Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
Joel Gott 'Palisades' Red Blend California
Cape d'Or Cabernet South Africa
Charles Smith 'Substance' Cabernet Columbia Valley, WA
Fratelli Cosmo Prosecco Italy
Cruse Wine Co. Pétillant Naturel California
Taittinger 'Prestige' Brut Rosé Champagne, France
Schramsberg 'Reserve' Brut North Coast
Krug 'Grande Cuvée' Brut Champagne, France
Sparkling
Pinot Gris / Grigio
Kings Ridge Pinot Gris Willamette Valley, Oregon
Bonny Doon Vineyard Picpoul Arroyo Seco
Union Sacré Skin-Contact Pinot Blanc Monterey
Reeve Vermentino Sonoma County
Foxen Chenin Blanc Santa Maria Valley
Massican 'Annia' White Blend Napa Valley
More Whites
Sauvignon Blanc
Mohua Marlborough, New Zealand
St. Supery Napa Valley
Easton Sierra Foothills
The Ojai Vineyard 'McGinley' Santa Ynez Valley
Cade Napa Valley
Pierre Riffault 'Les 7 Hommes' Sancerre, France
Merry Edwards Russian River Valley
Chamisal San Luis Obispo Coast
The Wonderland Project 'White Queen' Sonoma County
Tyler Santa Barbara County
Domaine Laroche 'Saint Martin' Chablis, France
Ernest Vineyards Sonoma Coast
Chanin 'Los Alamos' Santa Barbara County
Olivier Leflaive 'Les Sétilles' Bourgogne, France
Pride Mountain Napa Valley
Rombauer Carneros
Rhys Santa Cruz Mountains
Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley
Chateau Montelena Napa Valley
Far Niente Napa Valley
Wayfarer Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
The Pinot Project California
Alfaro Santa Cruz Mountains
BloodRoot Sonoma County
Lichen 'Moonglow' Anderson Valley
Delmore Humboldt County
Storm 'Presqu'ile' Santa Maria Valley
Selby 'Calegari' Russian River Valley
J Davies 'Ferrington' Anderson Valley
Cobb 'Emmaline Ann' Sonoma Coast
Tyler 'Mae Estate' Sta. Rita Hills
Domaine Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin, France
Domaine Serene 'Evenstad Reserve' Willamette Valley, Oregon
Duckhorn Napa Valley
Paradigm Napa Valley
Plumpjack Napa Valley
Merlot
More Reds
Presqu'ile Gamay Noir Santa Maria Valley
Skinner Grenache El Dorado County
Giornata 'Luna Matta' Sangiovese Paso Robles
Altamura Sangiovese Napa Valley
K Vintners 'Milbrandt' Syrah Wahluke Slope, WA
Mallea Red Blend Santa Barbara County
Brown 'Chaos Theory' Proprietary Red Napa Valley
Jonata 'Todos' Red Blend Ballard Canyon
Gaja Ca'Marcanda 'Promis' Toscana, Italy
Tablas Creek 'Esprit de Tablas' Red Rhône Blend Paso Robles
Arietta 'Quartet' Bordeaux Blend Napa Valley
Red Blends
Zinfandel
Seghesio Sonoma County
Turley 'Juvenile' California
Macauley 'Old Vine' Napa Valley
Rockpile 'Rockpile Ridge' Sonoma County
Cape d'Or Western Cape, South Africa
Finca Decero Mendoza, Argentina
Lava Cap El Dorado County
Charles Smith 'Substance' Columbia Valley, Washington
Truchard 'Estate' Carneros
AXR Napa Valley
St. Helena Winery St. Helena
Corison Napa Valley
Pride 'Reserve' Napa-Sonoma
Mayacamas Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley
Spottswoode 'Estate' Napa Valley
Patrimony Adelaida District, Paso Robles
Cabernet Sauvignon
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
First Breeze
lemonade, strawberry purée, blueberries
Cucumber Soda
muddled cucumber, organic agave, soda, lime
Lil' Slush
our signature frozen slush made with 100% fresh fruit juice