South Lake Tahoe restaurants taking new steps in response to COVID-19

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With people unable to dine-in at restaurants in South Lake Tahoe due to concerns of the spread of the coronavirus, many are changing the way they've done business in the past in order to serve guests, keep some staff employed and keep afloat during these uncertain financial times.

So far, the following restaurants are offering new services in South Lake Tahoe:

Sushi Pier Tahoe will be taking orders by phone every day from 12:0 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. until things are "back to normal." Their whole menu is available except their all-you-can-eat option - menu found here - http://tahoesushipier.com/menu/. Those ordering can pick up at the window of the restaurant or they will bring it to your car. Their phone number is 775.588.8588 and they are located at 177 US-50, Stateline, Nevada.

Ernie's Coffee Shop will be operating as a take-out/to-go only restaurant with modified hours and a modified menu. They will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily. The new menu can be found on their website - www.erniescoffeeshop.com. To place orders, call 530-541-2161. "We are extremely thankful for your continued support of our local, family-owned small business," said owner Nathan Bergner. They are located at 1207 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe.

The Getaway Cafe in Meyers is offering to-go food from their full menu for both breakfast and lunch, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call 530.577.5132 to order and you can pick up at the door or they'll bring to your car. They are located at 3140 US-50, Meyers, and their menu can be found here - http://places.singleplatform.com/the-getaway-cafe/menu?ref=google#menu_1807249 or on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheGetawayCafe.

Both Frescana and Freel Perk at 3141 US-50 in Meyers are offering phone-in ordering and curbside pick up dining options. Frescana is also offering delivery, which is by phone in only at 530.577.5304. Curbside/takeout can be done online (soon to come) or by phone. The Frescana website is https://www.frescanalaketahoe.com/. Freel Perk is offering coffee and pastries and can be contacted at 530.545.7509 and their website is https://www.freelperkcafe.com/.

"As always, our priority remains with the health and safety of our customers and staff. We are taking all appropriate precautions to ensure everyone’s well-being. Our staff is educated and prepared. We remain open for business and are grateful to our customers for your support," said Kristi Cain, co-owner of the two popular Meyers spots.

Toast Tahoe in Zephyr Cove is offering to the community to order for pick up.
They open at 11:30 am and close at 8:00 pm. Please call Toast Tahoe at 775-580-6000 or check out their menu toasttahoe.com/menu.

Tep’s Villa Roma is offering to go, curbside, and delivery. They are located at 3450 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. Their phone number is 530.541-8227 and menus are on their website, http://www.tepsvillaroma.com/our-restaurant/.

Crazy Good Bakery Cafe is also doing phone orders and curbside delivery from 8:00 a.m. to noon. They are located at the Y, 2040 Dunlap Dr, South Lake Tahoe and can be called at 530.600-1771. Info at https://crazygoodbakery.com/.

Himmel Haus is offering take out and delivery from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends. Located at 3819 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe and phone number is 530.314.7665. More info on their website, https://www.himmelhausslt.com/.

Lake Tahoe Pizza Co. is offering to-go only as well from 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Located at 1168 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe. The phone number is 530.544.1919 and website - http://laketahoepizzaco.com/.

Sidellis Brewery is also open for take-out from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Located at 3350 Sandy Way, South Lake Tahoe, their phone number is 530.600.3999 and website - http://www.sidellis.com/.

Glazed and Confused is offering their full menu for takeout from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They are in the Bijou Center at 3447 Lake Tahoe Blvd #1, South Lake Tahoe. Online orders from a limited menu can be made at https://www.glazedandconfuzedtahoedonut.com/. Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday and their phone number is 530.600.0198.

Brand New Bare Roots Coffee Roasting Company, located at 2572 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe is taking orders by phone at 530.600.4422. Payments over the phone or in-person when you arrive. Their menu is available on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BareRootsCoffeeTahoe/.

Chicken in a Barrel offers take out as well as a "drive in" movie night Friday, March 20 at dusk. Watch a silent movie while eating dinner in your car. 2100 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. Phone number is (530) 600-4480 and website is https://chickeninabarrel.com/. Online and phone orders available.

Lake Tahoe AleWorx is doing only curbside pizza for takeout orders and their hours will be adjusted to 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for the time being. "Thank you for your continued support as we attempt to adjust and keep the community safe." They are located at the Y in the Crossing at Tahoe Valley. "We hope to see you curbside!" 530.600.0442. Partial menu at http://laketahoealeworx.com/.

Blue Lake Tavern in Zephyr Cove is offering takeout, curbside service and delivery. www.bluelaketaverntahoe.com/menu 775-588-9999

Capisce Italian Food and Spirits in Zephyr Cove is offering takeout, curbside service, and delivery! Grazie! www.capiscelaketahoe.com/menu 775-580-7500

Rojo's Tavern and Grand Central Pizza are doing takeout and delivery. Rojos is at 3091 Harrison Ave, https://rojostavern.com/ and 530.541.4960. Grand Central Pizza, (530) 544-1308, 2229 Lake Tahoe Blvd # E, South Lake Tahoe. https://grandcentralpizzapasta.com/.

MacDuff's Pub is located at 1041 Fremont Ave, South Lake Tahoe. 530.542.8777 http://macduffspub.com/.

As more options for phone-in dining are developed for local eateries, we will add them to this list.