PlumpJack Cafe is one of the fancier restaurants in the Palisades Tahoe village. However, they are currently offering a very limited menu due to Covid 19 shortages and staffing issues. They features lovely mixed drinks along with a full wine selection. For the entree, they offer various meat dishes, which are decent, but nothing to write home about, and notably did not offer the dishes that my family had a craving for from a previous visit.
It is noticeable that many restaurants in the village are understaffed, and this restaurant is no exception. Unfortunately, it seems like the choices and quality of dishes are also affected as a result.
This restaurant was truthfully really good. When I initially entered, I wasn’t sure if it’d be above my price range but I decided to venture on and try it nevertheless. I thoroughly enjoyed my squash dish, dessert and my specialty drink. I had the luxury of meeting some fellow patrons who were congenial and pleasantly conversational. Definitely give this place a try if you’re searching for a place to eat after your ski adventures.
Stopped in to PlumpJack for a drink at the bar after doing some shopping and taking a trip to the top. The atmosphere was nice, cozy and the service was good. I'll definitely be back to try some food next time!
I went to the resturant during summer of 2012. The drive up was not that bad the weather and the road condition was great with no traffic. The food and the service here was also great. As you can see in the picture, I was enjoying my sadwich out side with a drink.
We arrived in the middle of a storm and I have to say the service the staff and the food were all very very good. Surprised at some of the other reviews that I'm reading here, Our experience was really good.
The food is amazing and the wine is excellent. The prices are steep ($35 for a plate of duck and quinoa) but it tastes wonderful. The service is top notch and the setting is more than out of this world. Taking a walk around Squaw Valley Resort before or after dinner is very much recommended.
Good food and good service after coming down from the mountain. What else do you want?
Had the squash bisque and the Lamb chops. Both well done and yummy. With 12 people at our table, service was good and prompt. Food came out at the right times. When we needed to add a wine, the service was swift.
This review is to address specifically plumpjack during covid times, when the dining room was not open. PlumpJack has recently updated their pizza menu and I ordered multiple pizzas to see how they fare. Let me tell you, PlumpJack is now the number one pizza place in all of North Lake Tahoe. I am not exaggerating. The crust is crispy with just enough chewiness. I love the cornmeal on the bottom. The sauce is top-notch. The ingredients are really great obviously quality. Pizzas come in 12 or 16 in and you can make your own pizza. The Hawaiian pizza was out of this world. The pizza here is better than any pizza-specific restaurant in all of northlake. I highly recommend it!!
We dropped in for lunch not knowing what to expect, and they were able to seat us outdoors to accommodate our dog. The place has a unique & creative menu, and even the kids meals were not the typical fare. I had the pulled pork sandwich, which was authentic and served with a very unique slaw containing lightly fried cucumbers. Our kids had the sirloin steak kids meal which was served with fries and broccolli. We also enjoyed the soup of the day which was a vegan red pepper soup.
Definitely the best restaurant that I've ever been to that is physically located within a ski resort. It's a bit loud (okay it can be deafening) but they have creative cocktails and food and substantial portions for hungry skiers. Just don't wear your ski pants--it's classier than that. I will definitely be back if I am ever in Squaw Valley again.
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