About Big Water Grille
Upscale dining in the pines above Lake Tahoe, with a menu inspired by travels through Japan, Mexico, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece.
Owner
John Cheney
Owner John Cheney.
The chef
Executive Chef Nathan Cook
Executive Chef Nathan Cook trained for nine years under well-known chef Jacob Burton at the Renaissance Hotel in Reno.
Nathan Cook, Big Water Grille, named in the Reno News & Review 2026 Best of Northern Nevada readers' poll, published September 14, 2026.
Read the Reno News & Review Best of Northern Nevada 2026 readers' picks
Featured dishes
From the menu
Korean Fried Cauliflower
Pan Seared Chilean Seabass
Wagyu New York Steak au Poivre
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Open daily from 4:30pm. Last seating 8:30pm Sunday to Thursday, 9pm Friday and Saturday.
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