The Pfeifer House

The Pfeifer House is one of the oldest restaurants at Lake Tahoe. It is also one of its finest. It was established in 1939 as the Lake Inn and it became known as the Pfeifer House in 1954 when Herman Schaffer and Lois Pfeifer purchased the the restaurant. In 1972, Franz Fassbender, bought the well known dinner house – a Tahoe landmark.

These days Angela & Kirk Fassbender prepare all of Franz’s unique German food recipes. All of our food is prepared fresh daily.

The Pfeifer House is unique and very popular for both families and banquets (with facilities for up to 45 persons)

It was the site of the 1982 movie “Forbidden Love”, with Yvette Mimieux and Andrew Stevens.

Located 1/4 mile North of Tahoe City “Y” on Highway 89

10 minutes from Alpine Meadows & Squaw Valley Ski Areas

Happy Hour @ the bar 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Dinner from 5:30pm
Open Thursday thru Sunday

Closed Monday thru Wednesday for the rest of the season.

• Happy Hour

  5:00pm – 7:00pm

•  Drinks

  $5.00 Well Drinks / House Wines
  $5.00 Draft Beer

•  Appetizers & Dinners

  Escargot “Bourguignon” …$9.00
  Potato Pancakes …$4.00
  New York Steak Sandwich …$17.00
  Hungarian Beef Goulash …$16.00
  Vienna Schnitzel w/ noodles …$14.00
  Bratwurst Sandwich …$14.00

VALID ONLY AT THE BAR
NOT VALID ON SPECIALITY BEERS OR COCKTAILS

• Bar Menu

All prices subject to change.
Minimum charge $5.00 per person.

• Appetizers

  Escargots “Bourguignon” …$13.00
  Smoked Salmon …$12.00
  Hearts of Palm …$12.00
  Bismark Herring Garnie …$13.00

•  Fish & Fowl

  Breast of Chicken “Estragon” …$26.00
  Breast of Chicken “Hunter Style” …$26.00
  Chicken Cordon Bleu …$29.00
  Grilled Salmon Filet …$22.00
  Broiled Rock Lobster Tail…market value
  Lobster and Filet Comb. …market value

  Fresh Seafood only when available

• For Two

  Chateaubriand …$85.00
  Long Island Duckling Feast …$65.00

  Order 24 hours in advance

• Specialties

  Vienna Schnitzel …$27.00
  Vienna Schnitzel Holstein …$28.00
  Cordon Bleu Schnitzel …$29.00
  Jagerschnitzel …$28.00
  Rahmschnitzel …$28.00
  Schnitzel “St. Moritz” …$30.00
  Lemon Piccata …$27.00
  Scaloppine “Oscar” …$32.00
  Hungarian Beef Goulash …$27.00
  Sauerbraten …$28.00
  Peppert Beef Filet-Tips …$30.00
  Pork Tenderloin Sautée …$27.00
  Geschnetzeltes “Zuricher Art” …$27.00
  Koenigsberger Klopse …$21.00
  Bratwurst …$21.00

• A la Carte

  Potato Pancakes …$6.00
  Caesar Salad …$6.50
  Spinach Salad …$6.50

• • Child’s Plate

    Chicken Breast …$15.00
    Cheese Burger …$13.00
    Vienna Schnitzel …$13.00

    served to 12 years and under – with Soup or Salad

  • From the Broiler

    New York Cut Steak …$40.00
    Center Cut Filet Steak …$40.00
    Medallion of Beef …$40.00
    Entrecôte Pepper Steak …$42.00
    Center Cut Filet Pepper Steak …$42.00
    Entrecôte Garlic Steak …$42.00
    Rack of Spring Lamb …$42.00

  • Desserts

    Ice Cream (Vanilla, Sherbet, or special of the week variety) …$4.50
    Chocolate Sundae (Vanilla ice cream with chocolate, whipped topping and cookie garnish) …$4.50
    Cheese Cake (Delicious cheesecake with a drizzle of raspberry sauce) …$7.00
    Bavarian Apple Strudel (Fresh apples with cinnamon and raisins in a pastry baked to perfection) …$8.00
    Kahlua Mousse (Rich delicious mousse made with chocolate and coffee liqour) …$8.00

  • Beverages

    Coffee, Tea, Milk …$3.50
    Espresso …$5.00
    Irish Coffee …$8.00 

Dinner Includes:
Your choice of Soup du jour or crisp green, hot French roll & butter.

Substitutions add $3.00.
Split Entree add $5.00.
Dinners without Soup & Salad deduct $3.00