2 Best Restaurants in Lake Tahoe, Nevada

The strip-mall location and offhand, mildly industrial decor of this "American tapas" haven scarcely hint at the artistry involved in transforming comfort-food staples into tantalizing small bites. The chefs frequently change up the preparations, but deviled eggs topped with crispy prosciutto, lobster sliders, arugula and kale salad, pork ribs with Korean barbecue or tamarind chipotle honey sauce are typical of the two dozen items that pair well with specialty cocktails on a creative par with the cuisine.

Copper-top tables lend a chic look to the dining room at this intimate, under-the-radar strip-mall bistro. Incline Villagers extol Fredrick's for its karaage (Japanese fried chicken), sushi rolls, braised short ribs, pan-seared salmon with Asian slaw, and similar small and large European- and Asian-influenced dishes.