Swiss Chalet Restaurant in South Lake Tahoe, CA is one of Tahoe's oldest restaurants and still a popular favorite of locals as well as the many tourists that walk through their doors. Their hours are only 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, so you'll need to fit them into your busy schedule so you don't miss out on a great dining experience. This excellent restaurant is rated #7 of all restaurants in Lake Tahoe, which tells you how highly it is thought of by its customers and patrons.
Located on Lake Tahoe Boulevard, this romantic restaurant will have you feel like you're on your second honeymoon in the Swiss Alps. Their specialties, among many others, are beef, veal and cheese fondues. The Swiss Chalet Restaurant has been owned by the same person, Kurt Baumann, since 1957, who is chef as well as owner. He and his wife Ruth will cook and serve you American dinners with the same perfection as he puts into his European cuisine.
Whether it's their delicious Escargot or a plate of stuffed mushrooms, their appetizers will make your mouth water anticipating what the main course will taste like. For just $15.95 you can have a complete dinner of Wiener schnitzel along with soup or salad. Their stroganoff has been selected by many customers as well. And don't forget about their delicious desserts. You can't leave there without having something from their large dessert trays. They also have what they call "early bird specials" starting off at just $9.75.
In addition to everyone's favorite, steak and seafood, their menu also lists German-Austrian-Swiss cuisine for those wanting to expand their palette a little. They also will serve for small banquets, parties or weddings.
