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Best Burger in Lake Tahoe

The best burger is a deeply personal thing. Help settle the debate.

Voted by locals. One vote per person. 8 dishes ranked.

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  1. 1
    The Sage Burger

    The Sage Burger

    at Sand and Sage Grill

    Grilled beef patty with sage aioli, crispy bacon, cheddar, and caramelized onions on a toasted bun.

    0votes
  2. 2
    The House Burger

    The House Burger

    at RMU Truckee

    Thick-cut beef patty with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and house sauce on a toasted bun.

    0votes
  3. 3
    The Seoul Burger

    The Seoul Burger

    at Lost Seoul Saloon

    Korean-spiced patty with gochujang mayo, kimchi, and crispy onions on a toasted bun.

    0votes
  4. 4
    The Sawyer Burger

    The Sawyer Burger

    at The Sawyer

    Char-grilled patty with aged cheddar, caramelized onions, and house sauce on brioche.

    0votes
  5. 5
    The House Burger

    The House Burger

    at Trokay

    Grilled beef patty with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and house sauce on a toasted bun.

    0votes
  6. 6
    The Brewery Burger

    The Brewery Burger

    at Truckee Brewing Company - Restaurant

    Thick-cut patty topped with cheddar, bacon, grilled onions, and house sauce.

    0votes
  7. 7
    The Inclined Burger

    The Inclined Burger

    at Inclined Burgers and Brew

    Smashed beef patty with melted cheese, pickles, onions, and house sauce on a toasted bun.

    0votes
  8. 8
    The Cheese Board Burger

    The Cheese Board Burger

    at The Cheese Board South Reno

    Grilled burger topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and house aioli on a toasted bun.

    0votes

Frequently asked

Where is the best burger in Lake Tahoe?

Right now, locals have voted The Sage Burger at Sand and Sage Grill as the best burger in Lake Tahoe, with 0 votes.

How does voting work?

One vote per person per category per city. We identify voters by IP + browser fingerprint (or login). You can switch your vote anytime — but you only get one.

What gets ranked?

A dish from any restaurant, bar, or food truck in Lake Tahoe. Each restaurant picks the single menu item they're entering — no duplicates, no gaming the count.

How is this different from Yelp or Google?

Star averages reward being fine. Voting rewards being the best. We show the winner, not the 4.3 / 5 consensus.