Tahoe Joe's

It's a nice place with friendly and welcoming service. Might be a bit dark inside for some, however it wasn't overly loud at lunch. I had a sourdough melt and it was a generous portion and the fries were great too! I really like the Railroad camp shrimp, if you like shrimp definitely try that. It's a good place to go for lunch.It's a nice place with friendly and welcoming service. Might be a bit dark inside for some, however it wasn't overly loud at lunch. I had a sourdough melt and it was a generous portion and the fries were great too! I really like the Railroad camp shrimp, if you like shrimp definitely try that. It's a good place to go for lunch.

We went here off of recommendation from a neighbor and boy was that a bad idea! As first timers, we did kind of have "high hopes". We made reservations online and when we arrived it wasn't even honored. We showed up 15 mins before our reservation but didn't get seated until 25 mins past our reservation. This location is very run down and it shows inside. The tables are EXTREMELY small. That includes booth space and table top. Their menus reach the other side of the table when laying flat. My husband ordered a 20oz rib eye and I had pork chops. We both got clam chowder with it. Clam chowder came out and was VERY watery and not even hot. You could eat it immediately. We both had a few bites and ditched the rest. Our dinners came out SO fast and we both immediately commented to each other about that. Because good steak will not come out THAT quick with how busy they were. He ordered medium well and the steak arrived medium rare BUT very charred on the outside. You can gel they sear the steaks on the grill for the marks and then put them in the fridge until they need it and then throw it on the flat griddle to cook it because the char was covering the sear lines in areas. He was VERY put off by it and when we told the waitress she offered to take the steak back. He ultimately said no and wanted just a new item of the menu as he knew another $47 steak would also be charred. Waitress was good, said no problem, took it to the manager and manager apologized and took my husbands new order and said I'll have them expedite it. My husband wanted me to continue eating. My pork chops were mediocre. Nothing great, nothing bad. My green beans were undercooked and my mashed potatoes and gravy were cold. Not even like warm. Needless to say we left hungry and disappointed. My husband was very unhappy as this was a birthday dinner for me and I wanted to try something new and it turned out being horrible. We will not recommend or return.

My son received a Tahoe Joe's gift certificate from his school for perfect attendance. Loved that Tahoe Joe's was supporting schools so we decided to give them a try. As a first time visitor I was surprised that the menu was not as robust as I expected. The server was pleasant although a bit slow which was surprising given how few customers there were. I ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp. The shrimp were good and filling although the veggies were over cooked, almost burned. Not my preference. The chicken pot pie soup was the highlight of the meal. Very thick and tasty. My son enjoyed his ribs and was quite satisfied.Overall it was a decent experience. Might be back but only if in the area.

My partial $11 Dirty Martini gets a 2 out of 5 and my meal gets a 4 out of 5. The steak, baked potatoes and beans were so delicious. The soup on Sunday's is a must-Chicken Pot Pie! Since we were celebrating my birthday, I chose the huge slice of cheesecake.

First time here. Atmosphere itself was too cold. Waited be seated no time frame given. Every other guest who came in were told 20 min wait. Felt like me and my husband waited 30-45 minutes. Upon seating we were put next to a loud party table. Our server Meagan wasn't helpful she didn't check up on us and she refilled my husband's drink without asking and she didn't refill my drink either. Food took too long we were full with the appetizers. Didn't leave a tip spent $89 for poor service and no one else acknowledged us either. I wouldn't recommend this place.

Hadn't been here in a while. Used to like to come and enjoy a steak and all the fixings, and I loved the ambience of the fireplaces inside. I believe there used to be a fireplace in the middle of the restaurant, which they have now removed so ambience not so great anymore. Service was excellent. The restaurant wasn't too busy, so we were seated right away. The margarita the waitress recommended was excellent. I believe it was called the 1825 margarita. My son's steak was very fatty, but he ordered the one that comes sliced so maybe he ordered the wrong one. My joes steak salad was ok, and my husband liked his burger. The meal for 3 of us was over $100 and my husband and I just had salad and hamburger. I am thinking if I go again I will just try their happy hour specials, because the drink was awesome

Tahoe Joes has turned into the unloved child. I remember when Tahoe Joe's opened in 1993 and the multiple hour wait times. Today we stopped in because we got a gift card. The bathrooms had obviously not been touched since the restaurant opened. In the men's rooms the trash was so full everyone just started throwing it on the floor. The women's restroom was so bad my wife opted to just hold it as it was too gross to use. The food was a mixed bag. The onion straws had sat so long under the heating lamp they were soggy and only the top layer was warm. Decided to not eat it. Steaks were cooked perfectly medium and had a nice flavor. Got some cheesecake which is hardTo go wrong here. We ordered multiple drinks and I have to say their bar pours some of the weakest drinks in all of the Central Valley. 1st drink I swear was just soda as you couldn't taste whiskey at all. The glory days of Tahoe Joes are definitely in the rear view mirror. It is the relative no one wants to be the one to pull the plug but in my opinion it's time to pull the plug. It's very sadTo see this restaurant fall from glory to just another mediocre steak place. If you're looking for steak there are much better options in my opinion in the Fresno Market.

This review is specifically for the happy hour! We have not eaten dinner here recently enough to review the restaurant -- just happy hour in the bar.For many years, my husband and I enjoyed going to happy hour at Tahoe Joe's. When the kids were small we'd leave them with Grandma and Grandpa and head to Tahoe Joe's bar on West Shaw (before that location closed). It was almost like our Cheers -- my husband had been some of the servers' teacher and it was just a very friendly relaxed vibe.Our go-to was always beer and the nachos. Perfect relaxing snack at the bar. The West Shaw location has been closed for many years and a couple times when we tried the bar at the N Cedar location, it was too frenetic and crazy-busy.But ...I had a hankering for those nachos. So we went tonight to the N Cedar location after work to check out Friday happy hour before a holiday weekend. Dangerous, right?No -- there was plenty of space at the bar. Some of the high top tables were occupied but at the bar itself, it was one businessman at the other end of the bar and ourselves.Service was friendly and quick. My husband got his old standby Lagunitas, but I broke with my beer tradition and instead ordered a "Joes Moscow Mule" from the happy hour menu. I didn't ask what made it "Joe's" in particular but it was cold, refreshing, and a good price. The menu says "Smooth Russian Standard Vodka muddled with fresh mint and lime then hand-shaken with ginger beer." It's true I saw the bartender muddling. It was a good drink -- not especially strong but I felt it a bit. During happy hour I think it was $7 instead of $9.75. Don't quote me. It was a little cheaper for sure.Husband was happy with his draft Lagunitas.And the nachos -- they were just as we remembered -- once we got them. We had forgotten they didn't have any meat (which was fine, but we might have requested to add some protein). And we'd forgotten that we usually asked for some salsa on the side to add to them. I think in the old days we also used to see guacamole on the nachos: but maybe it was something we requested to add.The nachos were good and brought back our happy hour memories -- warm crispy chips with refried beans, melted cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, and a little chopped tomato and cilantro. Quite tasty.We'll definitely come back here soon. If it was closer to our home, I could see making this a regular "thing" again. It's just very chill and relaxed -- and it's a nice treat without stuffing your face or getting too expensive.

Always a great place for lunch. There was no waiting around to get a table for lunch on a Thursday. The ambiance is relaxing with lite lamps on each table. My citrus chicken salad was huge and really good. My mom liked the patty sourdough melt. I highly recommend this place.

I recently dined at Tahoe Joe's and had a pleasant, though somewhat mixed, experience. I ordered the grilled chicken, which was seasoned well and had a nice, smoky flavor that really stood out. The chicken was juicy, and it was clear it had been prepared with care. Alongside, the mashed potatoes were a comforting addition--creamy, buttery, and smooth, exactly what you'd hope for in a side. The veggies on the plate were also impressive, cooked to perfection with just the right amount of crispness to them.Before the main meal, I opted for a dinner salad, which arrived fresh and crispy. It was a good start, especially with the ranch dressing, which was thick and full of flavor. For a chain restaurant, I appreciated the quality of the food itself.However, while the food was good, there were some notable downsides to the overall experience. The wait time was unusually long, even though the restaurant wasn't overly busy. Unfortunately, service was not as attentive as I'd hoped; it felt like the staff was stretched thin or perhaps overwhelmed, and sadly, our server seemed to need an attitude adjustment as she was a bit rude and short with us while taking our order. This took away from the enjoyment of the meal.Finally, while I enjoyed the food, the prices have climbed significantly since I last visited, making it harder to justify the expense for a casual dinner out. I would consider coming back because the food quality is there, but the high cost, poor server attitude, and slow service would make me think twice. If they could work on the service aspect, I think Tahoe Joe's could be a solid spot for a nice meal.