From Our Guests

Food was Fresh and Flavorful

“Fantastic experience from start to finish. The ambiance is warm, welcoming, and perfect for a great meal. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. A special shoutout to Joe, the owner, for his hospitality and for creating such an outstanding restaurant. I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m in South Lake Tahoe!” ~Stephen

A new flavor of food for Tahoe

“A new flavor of food for Tahoe, the Gumbo is fantastic.” ~Kevin Summer Sherwood

Great Breakfast

“Very friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere and great breakfast!” ~Tanya Connors

Steak Sandwich was the Best we ever had

“Employees were absolutely adorable and very friendly! we had a steak sandwich which was the best we have EVER had! Hands down! We will definitely come back when we are in Tahoe again!” ~Shane McBurnett

My Best Discovery

“This place is probably my best discovery during our last visit in South Lake Tahoe. We went on a sunny day for brunch. It was beautiful outdoor patio setting. And ton of space, our dog babies could really stretch out and relax there. It’s a modern rustic feel which I like a lot. It’s located right by the Stateline beach, and 5 minutes walk to Gondola. The food was beautiful everything came with very pretty presentations. And they were all delicious!”

“The service was very attentive. They also have their own lodge with a nice pool and fire pit. will definitely go back, and might even consider staying there next time.” ~Valerie M.

"Friendly staff, dog-friendly as well. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The food was amazing, especially the burgers."

~Billy n’ Blanca Mancillas

"Came to Lake Tahoe for the skiing, wish we had found this wonderful restaurant at the beginning of the trip. Food is fresh, unique, and delicious. Relaxing environment and welcoming staff. We will be back. Toulouse is special!"

~Alison Berglund

"Adrienne & Chris made our night! We came in for a bachelor party with a party of 12 and were swooned (in the best way possible) from start to finish. Food was fantastic, service was exceptional, and we could not have asked for a better time. We will recommend this place to everyone and cannot wait to come back!"

~Nick L.

“The food was amazing! The mushroom ravioli and steak were both excellent. The house-made banana bread pudding was to die for. Great atmosphere and relaxed staff.”

~Brock

"Amazing food and drinks, delightful service, all around a good time!"

~Mark

"Ordered shrimp and grits, absolutely amazing shrimp – cooked and seasoned to perfection.

~Anabel

"The location, ambiance, food, drinks and service were excellent."

~Sirish

“Yes, the food is good and the atmosphere is a vibe. You really can't miss with anything on the menu here. But what kept us coming back was the staff at Toulouse. Starting with the owner, Adrienne, she goes above and beyond to make you feel at home. Alex, the bartender, is the sweetest soul and makes a really great old fashioned. Maria is attentive and wonderful to talk to. We had such a great time here for breakfast and dinner. Try the shrimp and grits!”

~Bree N

If you want excellent food that is fresh, tasty and high quality this is the place. And on top of that it's served with the inimitable grace and hospitality that is uniquely southern and Louisiana hospitality. Excellence on every level. Five bright stars.

~ Nick L.

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"The location, ambiance, food, drinks and service were excellent."

~Sirish

"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, cozy and inviting."

~Suzanne

"Shrimp and grits at Breakfast! Savory, plump, perfectly seasoned shrimp served over creamy, buttery grits, finished with a touch of New Orleans-inspired spice — the ultimate breakfast indulgence with a soulful twist."

~Mia

"Found this gem by accident when looking for an evening reservation for a party of 9 on NYE weekend! So glad we said yes to this because Adrienne, hubs, her daughter(s) and crew have a very special and DELISH thing going here!"

MinYoung K.

"Our whole table really enjoyed the wings! Probably one of the fav dishes of the night. We also got the poutine and I was feeeeeeling this poutine! Poutine is usually a heavy gravy over fries so we were hesitant to order it – but here it had a nice spicy gravy and some nice pieces of crawfish thrown in there. Would order both those apps again and craving them now thinking about them lol."

~Suzanne

"Great vibes, great poutine, amazing gumbo."

~Jake

"We had lunch there yesterday! Amazing food & relaxing setting. Thanks to Steve for sharing the art of eating crawfish."

~Mary Lin Watanabe

"Lovely breakfast near the lake off the beaten track."

~Steven Levy

"Friendly staff wonderful food! All tasted fresh and delicious!"

~LM Nicholsan

"I am vegetarian and I had their impossible burger. Loved it."

~Davinder Bali

"Food is delicious best Po’boy around."

~Rosa Soto

"Freaking delicious food and super friendly staff. Try the Poutine, amazing!"

~Jake Azer

"Delicious food in a fun atmosphere!!"

~Connie Marie

"The food was great, drinks even better. The crowd for the World Cup was super fun."

~Dave B.

"Best food I've had in South Lake Tahoe. Shrimp and grits is divine. Catfish po'boy was wonderful. My brother in law inhaled the wagyu burger and said it was perfect. Service was great. Will definitely come back. Maybe tomorrow."

~Cameron B.

"This place is amazing. Made friends with Adrienne, Paula and Michael! Such a great place to hang out by the lake. Everyone is so nice and the food is so goood! 10/10 I recommend this place to everyone!"

~Shaun P

"We had such a great experience! The food and drinks were excellent. The kids loved the Passion Fruit Palmer and the Coconut Lavender Lemonade. Since we had our dog with us, we were so happy to find a place with amazing food that was also dog-friendly." "The kids ordered the Belgian waffle, which came with fresh fruit, and added a side of pork sausage. We also had two omelets that were delicious, along with the Crab Benedict and the Shrimp & Grits. There were seven of us in our party, and everyone loved their meal." "A special shout-out to our server, Nicholas, who was incredibly kind and attentive. He even brought our dog a bowl of water without us asking. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made an already wonderful meal even better. We'll definitely be back!"

~Patti M.

~Cameron B.

"Some of the best Louisiana style food ever! Especially the Brussels sprouts."

~Cindy

"Surpassed my expectations! Excellent food, service, ambiance and management. Loved the Sazerac cocktail, steak, salad, grits, wings...and pistachio cheesecake omg. Thank you!"

~Erin Reese

"This is an awesome restaurant 👍🏻 We stopped by for dinner with my son after a day of skiing. Grilled steaks with whipped potato were excellent, delicious cheesecakes and very welcoming and great Staff. Especially Alexandra - bartender / waiter. She is amazing, we really enjoyed this dinner. Highly recommend!

~M P .