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Sorensen's Resort Cafe, Hope Valley, CA

Sorensen's Resort Cafe

4.7
4.7
234 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
14255 CA-88, Hope Valley, CA 96120

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Kid-friendly
  • Innovative
For generations, people have been coming to Sorensen’s Café for delicious, home-cooked meals and mountain hospitality. Stop by for a nourishing meal before hitting the trails, or a relaxing dinner at the end of the day.
Hours- 7:00 am to 8:00pm, daily.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mark Markham
  • Catering
    We cater to groups large & small, please inquire!
  • Private party facilities
    We have multiple venues for weddings, birthdays & special occasions.
  • Neighborhood
    South Shore
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Come Enjoy our Daily Drink Specials and Discounted Food! Sorensen's Cafe is the perfect place to stop after your mountain adventures, and now its more affordable than ever! With our nostalgic heart warming menu and cozy dinning room, you wont want to miss unwinding by the fire after the days adventure. Every day from 2pm-5pm.
    Happy Hour Photo

Offers

  • Live Music and Drink Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Wed - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Sat - 7:00 AM - 7:45 PM
    Escape to the serene beauty of the mountains and join us at Sorensen Cafe for unforgettable evenings of live music! Nestled on a historic property with stunning views and a cozy atmosphere, our cafe offers the perfect backdrop for a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Join us every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday for local music and great drink specials including $4 Coors Banquets and Pacificos, $10 Mango Margarita's, and $12 Key Lime Pie Martini's! Music is from 4:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday & Friday and 3:00pm-6:00pm Sundays.

    Live Music and Drink Specials Photo

What 234 people are saying

Sorensen's Resort Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for brunch

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Healthy

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Hot spot

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    Good for special occasions

  • Tahoe / Reno Area

    American

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Overall

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Food

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Best Service

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Healthy

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Hot spot

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Neighborhood gem

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Great for fine wines

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Romantic

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Great for scenic views

  • South Lake Tahoe

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sorensen's Resort Cafe offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "absolutely fabulous food" and "fantastic service." Enjoy a "great atmosphere" with live music, friendly staff, and "delicious" dishes like salmon and shrimp dip. Ideal for a cozy, intimate meal, though some suggest lighting improvements for added charm.

234 Reviews
  1. Timothy

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food and service were excellent.great selection of meals.

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  2. Sari VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place to dine on a ski weekend. Food is great and staff is friendly. The cafe could use a lighting upgrade to make it cozier but other than that, totally charming.

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  3. Maria

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fantastic little gem about 30 minutes from Stateline, Nevada small intimate dining room with absolutely fabulous food and fantastic service. Recommend highly

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  4. Paul

    Tahoe1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Valentine menu was excellent, and everything came out with perfect timing and space in between courses. Great atmosphere with live music and wonderful service.

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  5. ASHLEY

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful date night at Sorensens Cafe! We were staying at the resort, I love that they have this restaurant right on the property. There was a wonderful singer and guitarist playing during our dinner, which really set the perfect mood for the night. Our server John was very kind, personable and knowledgeable about the menu. We got the shrimp dip as an appetizer and the salmon as our entrees. Both were delicious. I highly recommend this experience and we can’t wait to come back!

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  6. Bart

    San Francisco15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice little place and especially considering the location a pretty good value. Everyone is very nice and the food very good. Would have preferred more burgundy in the stew but still very good. Had the salmon too, it was great!

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  7. Megan

    Tahoe1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Amy, was outstanding. The menu was creative and the food was absolutely delicious! Thank you for a wonderful evening!

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  8. Kellen

    Tahoe2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner! Steak was great and the service was A+.

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  9. Hannah

    Las Vegas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Incredibly underwhelming. It would have been an okay experience if my one plate didn’t cost me $30 and not impress me. The food is more than edible, just a horrible value. My stew had no meat in it, and that made me sad. The waiter was always in the kitchen and I could hear the chef swearing like a sailor. The other table had to wait so long for their bill they went up to the check-in lady to get the waiter. And there were only two tables sat for the night. If you are staying at the resort, the location is convenient. But my second night I cancelled my reservation and drove 20 minutes in the snow and dark to get anything else.

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  10. Jeanna

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT spot in an unexpected location. Bonus: Great cocktails and music... and the food was delicious. It's cozy so we made friends with all the other diners.

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FAQs

Sorensen's Resort Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 725-1233.

Sorensen's Resort Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 234 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Tahoe / Reno Area
  4. South Lake Tahoe
  5. South Shore

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sorensen's Resort Cafe

14255 CA-88, Hope Valley, CA 96120

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South Shore
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mark Markham
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine
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