Our Menu
Small Plates
Charcuterie, Fondue, Specialty Sweets & Beyond
The Idle Hour isn’t just a Lake Tahoe wine-tasting venue! Guests will find a wide selection of hand-crafted local brews as well as sparkling wine tastings, Mimosas and even non-alcoholic options. Visitors can pair beverages with tantalizing bites from the eclectic food menu. Savory food lovers can enjoy delicious sharable bites replete with fresh and local ingredients.
Menu – Preview
Shareable Classics
The Idel Hour Charcuterie
Imported & Domestic Cheeses – Assortment of “Journeyman Meat Company” Cured
Meats – Fresh Fruit – Jam – Roasted House Nuts – Honey – Stone Ground Mustard –
Grilled Pita – Toasted Ciabatta
The Idle Hour Pinsa Bread
Traditional
Olive Oil – Herbs – Shaved Parmesan – Garlic
California
Pesto – Fresh Mozzarella – Heirloom Tomatoes – Onion – Bell Pepper
Italian
Golden Raisins – Prosciutto – Burrata – Arugula – Balsamic Glaze
Greek Mediterranean
Olives – Artichoke Hearts – Goat Cheese – Onion – Pepperoncini
Cheese Fondue
w/ Bread & Veggies or Bread & Cured Meats or Bread, Cured Meats & Veggies
SMALL PLATES
Spinach Artichoke DIP
Cream Cheese Chevre – Pita Bread – Crackers
Butter Leaf “Wedge”
Butter Leaf Lettuce – Heirloom Tomato – Cucumber – Point Reyes Bleu Cheese – Bacon Crumbles – House Dill Ranch
Pesto Burrata Dip
Sun-dried Tomatoes – Ciabatta Bread
Salmon Poke
Marinated Salmon – Sesame Seeds – Green Onion – Sriracha Aoili – Nori – Plantain Chips
Wine Tasting Flights
New World Flights
Red, White & Mixed
Old World Flights
Red, White & Mixed
Seared Tuna
Quinoa & Rice Salad – Teriyaki – Pepper Ponzu – Avocado – Pickled Onions – Tuna Seared Rare Served Cold
Autumn Salad
Arugula – Cinnamon Apple – Onions – Feta –
Cranberries – Pecans – Maple Vinaigrette
Lobster Bisque
Creamy RIch Lobster Bisque
The Idle Hour is also home to South Lake Tahoe’s Lakefront Event Venue
Private Indoor Outdoor Space with Panoramic Lake Views