Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe · Open 7 days · Lunch 10:30am · Dinner 5pm

530.546.3366
Gar Woods Grill & Pier · Est. 1988
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5000 North Lake Blvd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Lunch 10:30am–5pm · Dinner from 5pm

Carnelian Bay

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California cuisine, hand-cut steaks and fresh Pacific seafood — served with the whole lake in the window.

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Served 10:30 am to 5:00 pm, seven days a week. Children’s menu available on request.

Appetizers

Housemade Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips

16

thin sliced russet potatoes / sea salt & vinegar seasoning / classic french onion dip

Spinach Artichoke Bake

15

pull-apart braided brioche loaf / cheesy spinach artichoke

Lobster Deviled Eggs

22

white truffle oil / lobster / dill / Meyer lemon aioli

Zucchini Sticks

20

Italian bread crumbs / Asiago cheese / ranch dressing

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

25

Thai marinated ground chicken / romaine lettuce cups / Thai peanut sauce / chili glaze / peanuts

Beer Battered Coconut Prawns

26

5 each / mango-mustard marmalade / grilled pineapple

Ahi Poke Tacos

28

3 crispy wonton tacos / mango-ginger relish / unagi sauce / cabbage / wasabi-avocado cream

Dungeness Crab Cakes

28

2 cakes / stacked / avocado / Dijon horseradish aioli / cucumber dill salad / basil oil

Greek Fried Calamari

26

Kalamata olive / pine nut / pepperoncini / sun dried tomato / feta / lemon Dijon aioli

Caribbean Pork Ribs

26

guava BBQ sauce / roasted corn pineapple salsa

Soups & Salads

French Onion Au Gratin

18

gruyere / grated Asiago / sourdough croutons

Shrimp & Lobster Bisque

19

lobster cream / rock shrimp / sherry

House Salad

18

fresh spring greens / roasted red pepper vinaigrette / feta / candied-spiced walnuts

Caesar Salad

20

romaine / classic garlic-lemon dressing / Asiago / crostini / sun dried tomatoes / capers

Wedge Salad

22

iceberg wedge / red onions / bacon / tomatoes / Point Reyes crumbles / blue cheese dressing

Deck Favorites

Slider along the Pier

24

three classic mini burgers / grilled onions / ketchup / mayo / pickles & lettuce on the side

Teriyaki Salmon Salad

32

soy marinated King Salmon / arugula / avocado / Mandarin oranges / red bell peppers / red onion / cucumber lime dressing / crispy wonton strips

Tossed Cobb Salad

31

blackened chicken / roma tomatoes / Point Reyes blue cheese / egg / bacon / avocado / olives / cucumber / balsamic vinaigrette

Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese Salad

33

served chilled over mixed greens / Point Reyes blue cheese / roasted tomatoes / candied-spiced walnuts / Granny Smith apple salad / balsamic vinaigrette

The Gar Wood Grill

Birria Street Tacos

26

ancho braised short rib / Monterey jack cheese / onions / cilantro / consommé / jalapeño ranch

Great Scott Burger

24

8 oz. handmade classic / olive oil bun / mayonnaise / tomato / lettuce / onion

Prime Rib French Dip

28

slow roasted & thinly sliced / sweet french roll / gruyere / sauteed onions / horseradish cream

Dungeness Crab Sandwich

34

chilled Dungeness crab / grilled sourdough bread / lettuce / cheddar cheese

Filet BBQ Bacon Burger

29

ground tenderloin / bacon / cheddar / chipotle ranch / BBQ sauce / onion ring

New England Shrimp & Lobster Roll

32

Maine lobster & rock shrimp salad / green leaf lettuce / butter griddled brioche bun

Gar Woods Smash Burger

25

1/3 lb angus beef / American cheese / griddled onions / smoky "secret" sauce / lettuce / brioche bun

Fish Tacos - Grilled or Battered

26

Pacific snapper / warm corn tortillas / apple-jicama slaw / guacamole / cilantro / pico de gallo

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

27

dill battered chicken breast / tomato / lettuce / onion / buffalo sauce / blue cheese dressing / split brioche bun

Would you like a Filet Mignon for lunch?

bacon-wrapped filet / Point Reyes blue cheese butter / crunchy french fries

Sweets & Sweet Drinks

Irish Coffee

Tullamore D.E.W. / sugar / Peerless coffee / fresh whipped cream / the 4 food groups

Mocha Crunch Ice Cream Cake

19

Hoch's Family chocolate & coffee ice cream / Oreo crust / Skor bar sprinkles

White Chocolate Snickers Cheesecake

19

graham cracker crust / Hershey's hot fudge / Snickers bar crumbles

Poached Pear Crème Brulee

18

saffron cardamom / traditional crème brulee / crumbled hazelnut / almond biscotti

Seasonal Sorbet

17

Hoch's Family sorbet / fresh berries / honey granola / lemon zest

Warm Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

18

Hoch's Family vanilla bean ice cream / chocolate sprinkles / creme anglaise

Deep Fried Oreos

18

Oreo beignets / powdered sugar / vanilla bean ice cream

Hot Fudge or Caramel Sundae

18

Hoch's Family vanilla bean / Hershey's hot fudge / whipped cream

Triple Thick Shakes

18

peppermint stick / vanilla / strawberry / Hershey’s hot fudge

Peppermint Stick & Creme Wafers

18

Hoch's Family peppermint stick ice cream with creme wafers (housemade chocolate is available...yum)

San Francisco It's-It®

17

the original It's-It with Hershey’s hot fudge & whipped cream

Root Beer Float

16

Mug Root Beer / Hoch's Family vanilla bean / roller skates

Gar Woods Smoothies

16

Oreo / Reese’s / mango / pineapple / banana / strawberry / vanilla ice cream

Republic of iced Teas

14

Pomegranate Green / Passion Fruit Green / Darjeeling Black / Ginger Peach Black Decaf

Served from 5:00 pm — until 10:00 pm Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 pm Friday and Saturday.

Appetizers

Spinach Artichoke Bake

15

pull apart braided brioche loaf / cheesy spinach artichoke

Lobster Deviled Eggs

22

white truffle oil / lobster / dill / Meyer lemon aioli

Birria Street Tacos

26

ancho braised short rib / Monterey jack cheese / onions / cilantro / consommé / jalapeño ranch

Ahi Poke Tacos

28

3 crispy wonton tacos / mango-ginger relish / unagi sauce / cabbage / wasabi-avocado cream

Beer Battered Coconut Prawns

26

mango-mustard marmalade / grilled pineapple

Dungeness Crab Cakes

28

2 cakes / stacked / avocado / Dijon horseradish aioli / cucumber dill salad / basil oil

Greek Fried Calamari

26

Kalamata olive / pine nut / pepperoncini / sun dried tomatoes / feta / lemon Dijon aioli

Caribbean Pork Ribs

26

guava BBQ sauce / roasted corn pineapple salsa

Soups & Salads

French Onion Au Gratin

18

gruyere / grated Asiago / sourdough croutons

Shrimp & Lobster Bisque

19

lobster cream / rock shrimp / sherry

House Salad

18

fresh spring greens / roasted red pepper vinaigrette / feta / candied-spiced walnuts

Caesar Salad

20

romaine / classic garlic-lemon dressing / Asiago / crostini / sun dried tomatoes / capers

Wedge Salad

22

iceberg wedge / red onions / bacon / tomatoes / Point Reyes crumbles / blue cheese dressing

Deck Favorites

Prime Rib French Dip

28

slow roasted & thinly sliced / sweet french roll / gruyere / sauteed onions / horseradish cream

New England Shrimp & Lobster Roll

32

Maine lobster and rock shrimp salad / green leaf lettuce / butter griddled brioche bun

Filet BBQ Bacon Burger

29

ground tenderloin / bacon / cheddar / chipotle ranch / BBQ sauce / onion ring

Fish Tacos - Grilled or Battered

26

Pacific snapper / warm corn tortillas / apple-jicama slaw / guacamole / cilantro / pico de gallo

Teriyaki Salmon Salad

32

soy marinated King Salmon / arugula / avocado / Mandarin oranges / red bell peppers / red onion / cucumber lime dressing / crispy wonton strips

Tossed Cobb Salad

31

blackened chicken / roma tomatoes / Point Reyes blue cheese / egg / bacon / avocado / olives / cucumber / balsamic vinaigrette

Peppered Tenderloin & Blue Cheese Salad

33

seared chilled over mixed greens / Point Reyes blue cheese / roasted tomatoes / candied-spiced walnuts / Granny Smith apple salad / balsamic vinaigrette

The Gar Wood Grill

Fresh Hawaiian Seafood

MP

chef's choice of fresh Hawaiian fish / flown from the islands

Pistachio Crusted Halibut

55

sweet basil risotto / steamed broccolini / mango jicama salsa / pomegranate syrup

Seared Diver Scallops

54

Dungeness crab risotto / sauteed green beans / baby carrots / blood orange beurre blanc

Herb Feta Crusted Salmon

49

lemon orzo with grilled vegetables / Kalamata cucumber salad

Bone-in Pork Chop

49

12 oz. Berkshire pork chop / heirloom tomato gravy / hominy / Basque chorizo / green onions / steamed broccolini / garlic mashed potatoes

Herb Roasted Chicken

42

lemon feta orzo / broccolini / white wine-rosemary jus

Filet and Scampi

55

7 oz. bacon-wrapped / garlic prawns / Point Reyes blue cheese butter / garlic mashed potatoes

Filet Mignon

57

10 oz. bacon-wrapped / Point Reyes blue cheese butter / red wine demi / garlic mashed potatoes

Rib Eye

60

char-grilled certified Angus / garlic mashed / horseradish chive butter / herb roasted vegetables / buttermilk fried onions

Roasted Prime Rib

59

oven roasted / garlic mashed potatoes / asparagus / horseradish cream

Filet & Lobster

MP

11 oz. lobster tail / 7 oz. bacon-wrapped filet / garlic mashers

Pasta

Birria Mac & Cheese

47

ancho braised short rib / bowtie pasta / manchego cheese sauce / black bean & corn salsa / avocado / jalapeño ranch

Conchiglie

41

grilled chicken / pancetta / artichoke hearts / shell pasta / smoked gouda-cream

Spanish Seafood Tagliarini

52

jumbo prawns / scallops / lobster claw / clams / Spanish chorizo / artichoke / roasted red pepper / saffron tomato cream

Kung Pao Tofu (V)

40

stir-fried bell peppers / broccoli & zucchini / fried tofu / shitake / sweet sticky rice / Kung Pao sauce

Sweets & Sweet Drinks

Irish Coffee

Tullamore D.E.W / sugar / Peerless coffee / fresh whipped cream / the 4 food groups

Mocha Crunch Ice Cream Cake

19

Hoch's Family chocolate & coffee ice cream / Oreo crust / Skor bar sprinkles

White Chocolate Snickers Cheesecake

19

graham cracker crust / Hershey's hot fudge / Snickers bar crumbles

Poached Pear Crème Brulee

18

saffron candied lemon / traditional crème brulee / crumbled hazelnut / almond biscotti

Seasonal Sorbet

17

Hoch's Family sorbet / fresh berries / honey granola / lemon zest

Warm Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

18

Hoch's Family vanilla bean ice cream / chocolate sprinkles / creme anglaise

Deep Fried Oreos

18

Oreo beignets / powdered sugar / vanilla bean ice cream

Hot Fudge or Caramel Sundae

18

Hoch's Family vanilla bean / Hershey's hot fudge / whipped cream

Peppermint Stick & Creme Wafers

18

Hoch's Family peppermint ice cream with creme wafers (Hershey's chocolate is available...yum)

San Francisco It's-It®

17

the original It's-It with Hershey's hot fudge & whipped cream

Triple Thick Shakes

18

peppermint stick / vanilla / strawberry / Hershey's hot fudge

Gar Woods Smoothies

16

Oreo / Reese's / mango / pineapple / banana / strawberry / vanilla ice cream

Weekend mornings on the deck, with the lake doing what it does.

Weekend Breakfast

Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowl

20

fresh berries / banana / granola / lavender honey / cantaloupe

Croissant Breakfast Sandwich

26

feta fried eggs / Portuguese sausage / arugula / tomato / basil goat cheese aioli

Crabby Eggs Benedict

29

toasted Thomas' English Muffins / Dungeness crab cakes / poached eggs / hollandaise / fresh fruit

House Smoked Salmon Bagel

26

grilled everything bagel / cream cheese / capers / pickled red onions / tomato cucumber salad

Chicken & Waffles

27

Rice Krispy buttermilk fried chicken breasts / bacon stuffed waffles / chipotle-blueberry syrup

Kids Waffle

18

fresh berries / butter / Log Cabin syrup

The Wet Woody® — over four million sold. Come early for a seat on the deck.

Signature Wet Woodys

30 Year Old Woody

In honor of our 30th birthday - a double shot of El Dorado Rum 15 Year - may not be legal but twice the fun!

Krake'n My Woody

Kraken Black Spiced & Sammy's Red Head Macadamia Nut Rums - two liquids that you'll be talking about all summer

Papa Woody

Papa's Pilar Rum float. We've had one & hope you have two! If your nooner lasts longer than 4 hours - visit your neighbor

Black and Blue Woody

Black Seal and Pusser's floats - it's a stretch but most Woody's are

Rock Hard Woody

Cruzan 151 AND Gosling's 151 equals a 502 - 2's the limit and we' re not talking hours

Mount Your Woody

Boating and drinking Mount Gay Rum has never been better until it's mixed with a Woody - chilling

18 Year Old Woody

18 year old Flor de Cana fine rum - cana tell the difference? You'll be up, down and back up again in 60 seconds

Prickly Pear of Woodys

Why one when a pair will do? We add Prickly Pear Puree wih a Wet Woody and float Myers's Rum & Captain Morgan

The Pyrat Was Cruzan for a Woody

The Pyrat XO Reserve and his mate Cruzan Single Barrel were out for a float & you'll never guess who ended up on top

Malibu Beach 'N Woody

On Malibu Beach, share your woody with your date or others as you wish. Watch out, the sand is rough when horizontal

The Chubby

Feeling Short? Our Woody's can be purchased in 1/2 sizes. Shorter yes but still fat, wet & touches the sides... 1/2 a Chubby? Just the tip

Shake'n My Woody

Tahoe Blue Vodka & Don Julio Anejo will make ya feel the earth move. Tahoe earthquakes do that often & you do too in the morning...

The Stiffest

Myers's and Cruzan 151 will keep you up all night - and remember - wear your protection.

The Black Seal

Gosling's Black Seal 151 - 2 too many and you may blow a seal - but you've never gone home with an ugly one... right...

Hung Like A Bear

If you went to Cal you would have a pair. Black Bear Rum & 151 GO BEARS for the politically incorrect.

Raspberry On My Woody

Raspberry Puree with Wet Woody, Malibu & 151 - ouch - the bite is not as bad as the sting.

Sailor Jerry's Wet Dream

Wet Woody and fresh cream - a long time favorite - Float Sailor Jerry and come with us - well help you dream...

Black Strap-on Top

Cruzan Black Strap adds flavor and fun - why not 2 - its better than 1. we'll whip one up for you...

Mc'Pheel My Woody

AKA: S'Mac The Wife - Malibu Black with a 151 "Kicker"! Hurt? Only tomorrow and just a little.

Red Headed Woody

With Sammy's Red Head Macadamia Rum floatin' on your woody - it may look like a red rocket - but it shrinks in the cold!

Wet-Tail Challenge

Assuming you are not driving and have lived to try a three-some, bring us TODAY's receipts from Bar of America & Sparks Water Bar showing your purchase of a Cock-Tail and a Wet Woody. A foursome? You actually stopped by Riva Grill and you're still walking? You've had a Wet Woody & a Cock-Tail? Show us yours & we'll show you ours. Have a cheap Wet Woody & shot of Our Own Patron – sleep well!

Summer on My Woody

Wet Woody® (World Famous)

Drive 'em hard and put it away wet! Gar likes the glazed look. Younger / stiffer / harder / more expensive? We have proofs / rums / prices to match. Look below for your Woody

Trader Vic's Mai Tai

We offer two of Trader Vic's original Mai Tai's - Trader Vic's SF Original & the 1944 Old Way. We know the difference and you will too. We are proud to be the first friends licensed in the USA to serve them. It's mai tai roa áe.

Thunderbird Margarita

As classic as this yacht is expensive and tasteful. Fresh squeezed lime / Agave Nectar / 2 ounces of Cazadores Reposado / Patron Citronge float. Gotta have the best? We have tequilas to match your lips...cool & Caliente

'Al Patron' Margarita

2 SHOTS of Patron Silver - Careful with the insults or you'll end up behind bars & scarfaced

Lickme Lemon Drop

Our favorite puckerupper. Ketel One Citroen / lemonade / fresh lemon / sugar rim

Effen Martini

Effen Vodka / blue cheese stuffed olives / served up / Effen cold. Two? "I'll have another Effen Martini"

Cosmopolitician

Grey Goose L'Orange / Cointreau / cranberry / a lot of double talk

Pomegranate Martini

Double Talk... Triple Talk...Can't Talk? Replace cranberry with POM to the Cosmopolitician above...out with one fruit / in with another

Moscow Mule

Tito's Texas Vodka & Gosling's Ginger Beer with lime. Want it in a really cool Tito's copper mug? $15 more and yours to keep - refreshing after a day on the strange

Pork' N Mary

A Bakon Vodka Bloody Mary with bacon strips & all the fixin's - add a little shrimp ($2) & make them squeal

Effen Cucumber Mojito

Cucumber Vodka, Agave Nectar, fresh mint & lime...this conjures up some deep thoughts

Bombasilberry

Bombay Sapphire / strawberry / fresh basil / fresh lime juice / Agave Nectar / shaken in a Hurricane. You'll feel a slight recoil

The Gar Wood

A hand-polished classic - three rums / tropical fruits / a splash of racing fuel

Espresso Martini

Can't stay up all night like you used to? Absolut Vanilla, Kahlua & watm Espresso served up to help you

F.I.T - Fruit Infused Tequila

Created under the Palapa Bar at Caliente (as were a lot of things) Our Own Patron & Patron Citronge infused with fresh fruit

A collection of California’s best-known vintners, with more than a dozen wines available by the glass. Corkage $30 per 750 ml bottle.

Champagne/Sparkling/Prosecco

NV Prosecco La Marca

Italy

NV Rosé Chandon

California

NV Prosecco La Marca

45

Italy

NV Brut Mumm

49

Napa

NV Blanc de Noirs Domaine Chandon

53

Carneros

NV Brut Rosé Goldeneye

65

North Coast

'92 Blanc de Blancs Schramsberg

84

Napa

NV Brut Louis Roederer Collection 244

112

Champagne

NV Brut Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label

148

Champagne

'15 Dom Pérignon

350

Champagne

Chardonnay

'24 Josh Cellars

California

'23 Napa Cellars

49

Napa

'25 Wente Riva Ranch

50

Monterey

'24 Cline

Carneros

'23 MacRostie

56

Sonoma

'24 Sonoma Cutrer

59

Russian River

'22 Patz & Hall

69

Sonoma

'24 Lloyd

74

Carneros

'24 Flowers

76

Sonoma

'24 Frank Family

Napa

'24 Rombauer

49

Carneros, half

'24 Rombauer

Carneros

'22 Jayson Pahlmeyer

95

Napa

Sauvignon & Fume Blanc

'24 Ferrari-Carano

48

Sonoma

'24 Kim Crawford

Marlborough

'23 Stags' Leap

61

Napa

'24 Duckhorn

Napa

'25 Rombauer

65

Sonoma

Lighter Whites

'24 Pinot Grigio Ferrari-Carano

47

Sonoma

'24 Pinot Gris King Estate

Willamette Valley

'23 Pinot Noir Blanc Belle Glos

Sonoma

'25 Rosé Whispering Angel

Cotes de Provence

'25 La Chablisienne Chablis Le Finage

72

Burgundy

Cabernet

'24 Josh Cellars

California

'22 Justin

55

Paso Robles

'22 Daou

Paso Robles

'23 Robert Mondavi

Napa

'23 Mt. Veeder

77

Napa

'22 Trefethen

82

Napa

'23 Pine Ridge

89

Napa

'20 Jordan

109

Alexander Valley

'22 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis

119

Napa

'22 Duckhorn

138

Napa

'22 Joseph Phelps

148

Napa

'21 Silver Oak Cellars

159

Alexander Valley

'23 Caymus

195

Napa

'17 Heitz Cellar

220

Trailside Vineyard, Napa

Merlot

'23 Ferrari-Carano

52

Sonoma

'22 Rutherford Hill

Napa

'22 Duckhorn

105

Napa

'21 Pride Mountain

115

Pinot Noir

'23 Meiomi

49

Monterey

'23 Cline

62

Fog Swept, Sonoma

'23 Boen

64

Russian River

'23 Morgan

69

12 Clones, Santa Lucia Highlands

'22 Truckee River

Tondre Vineyard, Santa Lucia

'23 Frank Family

79

Carneros

'24 Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone, Santa Maria

'23 Flowers

99

Sonoma

'23 Archery Summit

104

Dundee Hills

Zinfandel

'24 Seghesio

52

Sonoma

'23 Saldo

54

California

'22 Girard

59

Old Vine, Napa

'22 Frank Family

69

Napa

'22 Rombauer

El Dorado

Bigger Reds

'23 Petite Syrah Girard

65

Napa

'23 DuMOL Wild Mountainside Syrah

105

Russian River

'23 Zinfandel Blend

The Prisoner, Napa

'21 Meritage Rodney Strong Symmetry

95

Alexander Valley

'21 Meritage Girard

99

Artistry, Napa

'21 Two Squared Alpha Omega

105

Napa

'21 Meritage Justin

145

Justification, Paso Robles

'22 Cabernet Stag's Leap Wine Cellars SLV

270

Napa

'22 Meritage Joseph Phelps

445

Insignia, Napa

Non-Alcoholic

Kally Golden Sparkler

15

Kally Rosé Sparkler

15

For guests under 10. Available at lunch and dinner — just ask.

Before Dessert

Chicken Very Tenders

18

Served with a side of crayons

Cheeseburger

18

Garbroiled with cheese, and if you- wish, crispy bacon... Wishes $3 each

Hot Diggity Dog

18

Nathan's Famous - Grilled. Add cheese if you'd like

Mac & Cheese Please

18

Served hot & creamy with chopped bacon if you'd like

Kids PB & J

18

With organic creamy & your choice of strawberry or grape

Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich

18

Good old American with black forest ham on Texas toast

And After

Hoch's Family Vanilla Ice Cream

12

with Hershey's Fudge, Caramel or both

It's ItⓇ Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich

15

Mocha Crunch Ice Cream Cake

17

2-much 4-2 kids

To Drink

Soda, Shirley or Roy

5.75

refills are free

Virgin Wet Woody or Fruit Daiquiri

9.75

Root Beer Float

13

Triple Thick Shakes

16

Vanilla, Strawberry, Hot Fudge or Peppermint Stick

Gar Woods Smoothies

14

with your choice of Oreo, Reese's, mango, strawberry, pineapple, banana or any combination

Hours & menus are subject to change; restrictions may apply. Before ordering, please tell your server and the manager about any food or beverage allergies.

Guests may order, and this restaurant serves, raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish and eggs. These may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Vegetarian and vegan options change daily — ask your server. Hosting a group of 20 or more? Those parties order from a banquet menu; see Parties on the Lake.

Since 1988

Come early for a seat on the deck.

Lunch from 10:30 am, dinner from 5 pm, seven days a week. Boat valet in summer.