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About Riva Grill On the Lake
Based in South Lake Tahoe, Riva Grill On the Lake works with couples planning weddings throughout Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada and California. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Idle Hour Events Venue, The Idle Hour | Lake Tahoe. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near Riva Grill On the Lake
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around South Lake Tahoe, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort
- Lakeland Village Resort at Heavenly
- Postmarc Hotel and Spa Suites
- Lakeland Village
- Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
- Howard Johnson Express Inn S. Lake Tahoe
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Lake Tahoe
How much do wedding venues cost in Lake Tahoe?
Venue pricing in Lake Tahoe spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Lake Tahoe?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Lake Tahoe weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in June, July, August, September. The driest months are June, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43° | 18° | 16% | 4:21 PM | 5:02 PM |
| Feb | 43° | 19° | 21% | 5:00 PM | 5:37 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 24° | 19% | 6:31 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Apr | 53° | 28° | 13% | 7:01 PM | 7:37 PM |
| May | 62° | 33° | 12% | 7:27 PM | 8:05 PM |
| Jun | 72° | 38° | 3% | 7:47 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 80° | 42° | 3% | 7:45 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 41° | 2% | 7:17 PM | 7:54 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 35° | 2% | 6:32 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Oct | 62° | 29° | 9% | 5:44 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Nov | 51° | 23° | 15% | 4:06 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Dec | 43° | 18° | 19% | 3:56 PM | 4:38 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at South Lake Tahoe Airport (3.0 mi from Lake Tahoe). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Lake Tahoe.
Getting to Lake Tahoe
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| TKF Truckee Tahoe Airport | 28 mi | 40 min |
| RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport | 40 mi | 1 hr |
| SMF Sacramento International Airport | 89 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 85 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| San Francisco Bay | 155 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Lake Tahoe; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 900 Ski Run Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA
- Where
- South Lake Tahoe · central Lake Tahoe
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Florists · Wedding Cakes & Desserts
- In Lake Tahoe
- One of 142 wedding venues we list · 18 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (530) 542-2600
- Website
- Visit site
From Riva Grill On the Lake's website
“South Lake Tahoe's premier lake front dining destination. Lake Tahoe Weddings & Events, Tahoe Wedding Venues - Lake Tahoe Wedding”rivagrill.com
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Around South Lake Tahoe
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 18 within 3 mi, 35 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 91 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Stateline, Zephyr Cove
Distances are straight-line from Riva Grill On the Lake; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Lake Tahoe.
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