Est 2021
Fresh, creative California cuisine blended with Orleans soul here in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Toulouse is the perfect first-date spot, with a warm, easy atmosphere and attentive service without being over the top
Discover Toulouse
A Taste of New Orleans in Tahoe
Tucked off the casino strip in South Lake Tahoe, Toulouse is a hidden gem where California freshness meets the soulful flavors of New Orleans. Executive Chef Wainwright has crafted a menu that blends local ingredients with bold, Southern-inspired dishes that warm the heart and excite the palate.
Guests rave that they’ve had the best shrimp of their lives here — especially in the signature Shrimp & Grits, where perfectly blackened shrimp meet creamy grits, Tasso ham, and a spicy kick. Other standouts include the Blackened Catfish Po’ Boy, hearty Jambalaya, and the Sausage & Crawfish Poutine smothered in smoky pimento cheese gravy. Starters like Crispy Brussel Sprout Bites with cranberry aioli and fresh oysters set the tone, while desserts such as the Pistachio Cheesecake and house-made Banana Bread Pudding leave a lasting impression.
The atmosphere is relaxed yet refined — a modern rustic setting with a lively bar, cozy dining room, and a dog-friendly patio that reviewers call “beautiful and inviting.” Service is consistently praised as warm, attentive, and personal, adding to the sense of welcome.
Toulouse offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with a daily Happy Hour featuring food and drink specials. Whether you’re seeking bold flavors, craft cocktails, or a vibrant dining experience, Toulouse promises a meal you’ll remember — and a reason to return.
Toulouse exterior photos featured above are by Monique at Photography by Monique
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"Breakfast was delicious. There was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Warmly greeted and served. Coffee was hot and bold. My asparagus and goat cheese omelet was exactly as described. The potatoes came with a side of sour cream and complimented the seasoning and chives. My husband's French toast was robust and satisfying. We would like to return to enjoy dinner. Warm and cozy and inviting." ~Suzanne
Happy Hour
Happy Hour Food + Drink Specials Crispy Brussel Sprout Bites $10 Cup Gumbo $7 / Bowl Gumbo $10 Sausage & Crawfish Poutine $10 Spicy Cajun Wings $10
Mardi Gras
Celebrate Presidents Day and Mardi Gras at Toulouse Toulouse is bringing the flavors and festivities of New Orleans straight to Lake Tahoe! We’re serving up specials for Presidents Day (Mon, Feb 16) and Mardi Gras (Tue, Feb 17)—perfect for a little midwinter indulgence.
Private Party
Host your private party inside our elegant dining room or on our heated, dog-friendly deck. With seating for up to 100 guests—and more when collaborating with Station House Inn—your celebration fits perfectly, rain or shine.
Wednesday Industry Night
Because you’re the heart of this town 20% OFF for ALL local hospitality & service pros every Wednesday 4-9. We know how hard you work. Come be taken care of. Meet your crew. Unwind. Stay late.
How it Started – Origin story
Four people working in the hospitality industry met in a bar on Toulouse Street in The French Quarter of New Orleans. Over-time they became great friends and when the first one moved away he stated, “our paths will cross again.” Sure enough, over the next three decades, we worked together and apart in cities across the USA, including New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Telluride, Washington DC and of course The Big Easy. In early 2021 an opportunity presented itself and Toulouse was born here in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Original founder, Chef Jon Wainwright is our executive chef serving fresh CA cuisine with a New Orleans soul and the rest of the founding team is here to make sure you are fed, happy and full.
