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.....
TRES AGAVES ORGANIC MARGARITA
available as classic, strawberry, or pineapple | infused margaritas: jalapeno or strawberry +$
BLOODY MARY
Tito's, house made bloody mary mix
TITO'S LEMONADE
available with lavender, blackberry, strawberry, ginger thyme.
BARREL-AGED OLD FASHIONED
Piggyback % Rye aged with WhistlePig maple syrup, bitters.
ROSY CHEEKS
Tito's, elderflower, pomegranate, champagne float.
BLACKBERRY SMASH
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, demi simple syrup, lemon, mint, blackberry
GRANDMA'S PIE
Sazerac Rye, praline liqueur, apple cider, Gran Mariner float
MANHATTAN
house bourbon, bitters, sweet vermouth
REDEMPTION THYME
Redemption Bourbon, house made ginger thyme syrup, lemonade
AVIATION
Hendrick's Gin, Violette, Luxardo, lemon...
SOFT DRINKS
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, Dr. Pepper, Lemonade
TEA
iced, hot (assorted flavors).
COFFEE
regular, decaf.
HOT CHOCOLATE
HOT APPLE CIDER
FREDDY'S BOTTLED ROOT BEER
BEVERAGES
APPETIZERS
AHI POKE NACHOS
scallions, avocado, red onions, cucumber, ponzu, wasabi creama, sesame seeds, wonton chips ..
CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS
tossed in sweet chili sauce and crispy applewood bacon, topped with parmesan...
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER
fried cauliflower bites topped with buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, green onion..
PRETZEL BITES & BEER CHEESE
served with green onions and sweet grain mustard.
COCONUT SHRIMP
fried colossal shrimp battered in panko coconut, served with sweet chili mayo.
DUCK FAT WINGS
jumbo chicken wings cooked in duck fat, deep fried, and tossed in choice sauce...ct | $ ct | $
CLASSIC CAESAR
romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, croutons with Caesar dressing.
WEDGE
iceberg lettuce, balsamic bleu cheese dressing, pickled onion, egg, bacon, and bleu cheese crumbles
BEET & GOAT CHEESE
roasted beets, mixed greens, red onion, goat cheese, pecans, lemon honey vinaigrette .....
CLAM CHOWDER
New England clam chowder with bacon
SOUP OF THE DAY
ask your server for our daily selection.
SOUPS & SALADS
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
THE GROVE BURGER
oz. beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, remoulade, brioche bun......
GRILLED BUFFALO CHICKEN
swiss cheese, buffalo sauce, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun.........
SHORT RIB FRENCH DIP
braised short rib, mayo, mustard, swiss cheese, grilled french bread, au jus
B.L.A.T
bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, garlic aioli, wheatberry bread.
FRIED GREEN TOMATO
swiss cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, garlic aioli, on a brioche bun
FRIED CHICKEN & BEIGNETS
fried chicken, ricotta beignets, coleslaw, spicy agave, powdered sugar
SHRIMP & GRITS
creamy buttered grits, andouille sausage, bell peppers, onions, cajun seasoning, green onions ...
BRAISED SHORT RIB
slow-braised short rib served on garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed seasonal vegetables..
SALMON
pan-seared oz. Atlantic salmon, blistered kale, cherry tomatoes, farro, topped with fresh salsa cruda.
HANGAR STEAK
oz. hangar steak served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
PESTO PASTA
stuffed tortellini pasta, cream, pesto, cherry tomatoes, kale, parmesan, and basil.
VEGAN TUSCAN CHICKPEAS
onions, garlic, coconut milk, basil, mustard, lemon, sundried tomatoes, chickpeas, edamame quinoa