The Beacon Bar & Grill Menu (Update 2025)

The Beacon Bar & Grill, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA, offers a diverse menu featuring American and seafood dishes. Known for its stunning views, live music, and signature Rum Runners, The Beacon is a must-visit for those seeking a vibrant dining experience. Customers rave about the friendly staff, delicious food options like steak fries, wings, and fish tacos, and the captivating ambiance overlooking the lake. The bar area, complete with fire pits and beach access, adds to the cozy atmosphere. Despite higher prices, patrons find the experience well worth it due to the picturesque setting and tasty dishes like the garden strawberry salmon salad. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a lively happy hour spot, The Beacon Bar & Grill promises a memorable dining experience.

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

THE RUM RUNNER

pineapple, passionfruit, orange juice, silver and spiced rum, Cutwater Bali Hai dark rum float.....

$14.00

TRES AGAVES ORGANIC MARGARITA

available as classic, strawberry, or pineapple | infused margaritas: jalapeno or strawberry +$

$15.00

BLOODY MARY

Tito's, house made bloody mary mix

$16.00

TITO'S LEMONADE

available with lavender, blackberry, strawberry, ginger thyme.

$16.00

BARREL-AGED OLD FASHIONED

Piggyback % Rye aged with WhistlePig maple syrup, bitters.

$20.00

ROSY CHEEKS

Tito's, elderflower, pomegranate, champagne float.

$18.00

BLACKBERRY SMASH

Buffalo Trace Bourbon, demi simple syrup, lemon, mint, blackberry

$18.00

GRANDMA'S PIE

Sazerac Rye, praline liqueur, apple cider, Gran Mariner float

$16.00

MANHATTAN

house bourbon, bitters, sweet vermouth

$18.00

REDEMPTION THYME

Redemption Bourbon, house made ginger thyme syrup, lemonade

$15.00

AVIATION

Hendrick's Gin, Violette, Luxardo, lemon...

$18.00

SOFT DRINKS

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, Dr. Pepper, Lemonade

$4.00

TEA

iced, hot (assorted flavors).

$4.00

COFFEE

regular, decaf.

$4.00

HOT CHOCOLATE

$4.00

HOT APPLE CIDER

$4.00

FREDDY'S BOTTLED ROOT BEER

$6.00

BEVERAGES

APPETIZERS

AHI POKE NACHOS

scallions, avocado, red onions, cucumber, ponzu, wasabi creama, sesame seeds, wonton chips ..

$20.00

CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS

tossed in sweet chili sauce and crispy applewood bacon, topped with parmesan...

$15.00

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

fried cauliflower bites topped with buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, green onion..

$15.00

PRETZEL BITES & BEER CHEESE

served with green onions and sweet grain mustard.

$15.00

COCONUT SHRIMP

fried colossal shrimp battered in panko coconut, served with sweet chili mayo.

$17.00

DUCK FAT WINGS

jumbo chicken wings cooked in duck fat, deep fried, and tossed in choice sauce...ct | $ ct | $

$28.00

CLASSIC CAESAR

romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, croutons with Caesar dressing.

$15.00

WEDGE

iceberg lettuce, balsamic bleu cheese dressing, pickled onion, egg, bacon, and bleu cheese crumbles

$18.00

BEET & GOAT CHEESE

roasted beets, mixed greens, red onion, goat cheese, pecans, lemon honey vinaigrette .....

$18.00

CLAM CHOWDER

New England clam chowder with bacon

$10.00

SOUP OF THE DAY

ask your server for our daily selection.

$10.00

SOUPS & SALADS

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

THE GROVE BURGER

oz. beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, remoulade, brioche bun......

$20.00

GRILLED BUFFALO CHICKEN

swiss cheese, buffalo sauce, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun.........

$18.00

SHORT RIB FRENCH DIP

braised short rib, mayo, mustard, swiss cheese, grilled french bread, au jus

$20.00

B.L.A.T

bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, garlic aioli, wheatberry bread.

$17.00

FRIED GREEN TOMATO

swiss cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, garlic aioli, on a brioche bun

$17.00

FRIED CHICKEN & BEIGNETS

fried chicken, ricotta beignets, coleslaw, spicy agave, powdered sugar

$22.00

SHRIMP & GRITS

creamy buttered grits, andouille sausage, bell peppers, onions, cajun seasoning, green onions ...

$21.00

BRAISED SHORT RIB

slow-braised short rib served on garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed seasonal vegetables..

$38.00

SALMON

pan-seared oz. Atlantic salmon, blistered kale, cherry tomatoes, farro, topped with fresh salsa cruda.

$32.00

HANGAR STEAK

oz. hangar steak served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

$34.00

PESTO PASTA

stuffed tortellini pasta, cream, pesto, cherry tomatoes, kale, parmesan, and basil.

$25.00

VEGAN TUSCAN CHICKPEAS

onions, garlic, coconut milk, basil, mustard, lemon, sundried tomatoes, chickpeas, edamame quinoa

$23.00

ENTREES

DESSERT

CARAMEL BEIGNETS

$12.00

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

$15.00

CARROT CAKE

$14.00