Ciera
Stateline
Restaurant in Stateline, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A four-night-a-week dining room in Stateline, open Thursday through Sunday from 5 PM. The compact schedule and modest profile suggest a neighborhood spot prioritizing focused service over high-volume casino competition. Best for visitors in town over the weekend who want a quieter alternative to resort dining.
About Ciera
Ciera is a Stateline dining venue with a compact weekly schedule: it is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, then open Thursday through Sunday from 5–9 PM. Plan around dinner service on those four evenings rather than lunch or daytime dining.
The dress code is smart casual. If your plans depend on cuisine type, menu format, prices, chef, reservation policy, seating, takeout, delivery, or beverage program, confirm those details directly before you go.
What's on Offer
If your decision depends on a particular dish, dietary need, or budget, research the current menu directly before visiting.
If you are comparing other options, Sage Room, Gunbarrel Tavern & Eatery, Kalani's, Fairway Grille, The Edge Restaurant & Lounge are other names to consider. Use current menus, hours, booking information from each venue before making plans.
Booking and Timing
Ciera's hours are Thursday through Sunday, 5–9 PM. It is closed Monday through Wednesday, so it is not a fit for a midweek dinner earlier in the week or for lunch plans.
For a broader sense of Stateline's dining landscape, check out our full Stateline restaurants guide. If you're planning a longer Tahoe stay, our Stateline hotels guide can help you map the rest of your itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- 55 US-50, Stateline, NV 89449
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- ballyslaketahoe.com
- Phone
- +17755883515
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ciera presents itself as a classic, scenic steakhouse on the south shore of Lake Tahoe where mountain geography matters as much as the menu. The copy emphasizes the logistical realities of sourcing at 6,200 feet and positions the restaurant among the smaller, table-service establishments that sustain consistent quality in a market otherwise dominated by volume-driven casino operations. Expect focused, steak-centric cooking anchored by substantial cuts—Wagyu Tomahawk and Cowboy Rib-eye—as well as composed entrées like the pistachio-encrusted rack of lamb. The tone is refined without flashy theatrics, leaning on provenance and execution.
Best For
Ciera is best suited for dinner occasions that call for a higher level of attention: date nights, special occasions and celebrations. The writing frames it as the kind of restaurant locals and discerning weekend visitors seek when they want steadier quality than what casino-oriented, volume-driven spots deliver. Given the menu’s emphasis on premium steaks and large-format cuts, guests are likely to arrive with an evening dining mindset rather than quick lunches or casual late-night visits.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s strengths: order one of the signature steaks or the pistachio-encrusted rack of lamb as the centerpiece of the meal. Large cuts like the Wagyu Tomahawk are well suited to sharing, so consider splitting with your table and adding a few composed sides. Because the description stresses sourcing challenges at this elevation, asking the staff about seasonal accompaniments or the provenance of the protein can yield helpful context and recommended pairings.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, intimate setting with elegant fine dining atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Wagyu Tomahawk rib steak
- Cowboy Rib-eye
- pistachio-encrusted rack of lamb
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sage Room, Notable alternative
- Gunbarrel Tavern & Eatery, Notable alternative
- Kalani's, Notable alternative
- The Edge Restaurant & Lounge, Notable alternative
- Fairway Grille, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Among Stateline's limited independent dining options, this venue sits in the middle tier, smaller and less established than Sage Room, which anchors the local steakhouse category with decades of history and clearer brand recognition. If you're prioritizing a known quantity with a traditional menu, Sage Room is the safer bet. For a more casual, tavern-style experience with broader hours, Gunbarrel Tavern & Eatery offers more flexibility and a better fit for groups looking for bar food and a relaxed vibe.
Kalani's provides a Hawaiian-inflected option if you want something outside the American-steakhouse default, while The Edge Restaurant & Lounge competes directly in the local-independent space with a more visible bar program and seven-day-a-week service. Fairway Grille is the easiest to book and best for daytime dining, making it the practical fallback if your schedule doesn't align with the Thursday–Sunday window here.
If you're visiting mid-week or need a guaranteed table without advance planning, skip this one and go straight to Edge or Fairway. For weekend visitors who prefer a quieter room and don't mind the limited schedule, this venue offers a less hectic alternative to the casino dining circuit, but without a clear cuisine focus or chef profile, it's best positioned as a convenience option rather than a destination in its own right.
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Compare Ciera
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ciera | Stateline | No published awards |
| Sage Room | Stateline | No published awards |
| Gunbarrel Tavern & Eatery | South Lake Tahoe | No published awards |
| Kalani's | South Lake Tahoe | No published awards |
| The Edge Restaurant & Lounge | Stateline | No published awards |
| Fairway Grille | Stateline | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Ciera accommodate groups?
What should a first-timer know about Ciera?
Ciera is in Stateline and is open Thursday through Sunday from 5–9 PM. It is closed Monday through Wednesday, the dress code is smart casual.
What should I order at Ciera?
Check with the venue for the current menu before you go.
Is Ciera good for a special occasion?
Ciera is in Stateline, has a smart-casual dress code, keeps Thursday–Sunday dinner hours. Confirm ambience, pricing, special-occasion services directly if those details matter for your plans.
What are alternatives to compare with Ciera?
Other names to compare include Sage Room, Gunbarrel Tavern & Eatery, Kalani's, The Edge Restaurant & Lounge, Fairway Grille. Check each venue's current hours, menu, booking details before deciding.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ciera?
Ciera's hours are Thursday through Sunday from 5–9 PM, so plan for dinner rather than lunch.
