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. 

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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

lobster bisque

Autumn Salad

Arugula – Cinnamon Apple – Onions – Feta –
Cranberries – Pecans – Maple Vinaigrette

lobster bisque

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

Weddings & Group Events

We Do Private Parties

IDLE HOUR CHARCUTERIE BOARD

To Go for Your Next Party

wine spectator award