Nestled in a palm tree studded cove, the Fountain Sight Lounge at Callville Bay Resort and Marina gets its name from a since-removed fountain that once appeared in the marina when water levels were higher. The casual restaurant serves affordable, no-frills fare including fish and chips, burgers, and salads. Beer and wine are also available.

Lake-goers on the Arizona side of Lake Mead will be rewarded for the extra time on the road with beaches, solitude, and seemingly endless coves. For dining, there’s the restaurant at Temple Bar Marina. The restaurant serves burgers, fish and chips, sandwiches, housemade potato chips, and an unforgettable view of Lake Mead.

For those who believe that dining and drinking are best with waterfront views, Harbor House Cafe & Lounge is a floating restaurant that offers dockside dining with an emphasis on fried seafood plus beer, wine, and cocktails. The casual, family-owned restaurant is located at Las Vegas Boat Harbor, just down the shoreline from popular Boulder Beach. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served.

A hot day out on the water calls for a cold beer on a covered patio. This waterfront dining option at Las Vegas Boat Harbor is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Casual and upscale menu items include salads and sandwiches for lunch and steak and seafood for dinner.

Diners looking to kick back with a few beers while listening to live music will love the patio at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. Located in the heart of downtown Boulder City, this brewpub serves wings, Bavarian pretzels, burgers, and more plus hand-crafted beers. The restaurant and beer garden are decorated with equipment used to construct the nearby Hoover Dam, adding a fun historic element to this popular establishment.

Located on a tree-lined street in the historic downtown area of Boulder City, this coffee shop/store is an inviting community space that serves nitro-brewed coffee, specialty lattes, pastries, bagels, and other light cafe menu items.

Just like Lake Mead itself, the sashimi and specialty rolls at Momo sushi are the antidote to a hot summer day. The Boulder City restaurant specializes in classic, tempura, and baked sushi rolls along with sake flights, frozen sake cocktails, and mochi for dessert. Daytime visitors can expect lunch specials, including bento boxes and chicken katsu plates.

The hip, upscale but approachable vibes of The Tap make for an inviting dining experience any time of day. Pub fare here is familiar, but creative. Think miso truffle fries, fancy hot dogs (such as a Reuben-style hot dog topped with corned beef and sauerkraut), buffalo poutine, and pork belly tacos. There’s always a rotating selection of craft beer on draft.

This family-owned restaurant in Boulder City serves Mexican cuisine including pollo sarandeado (chicken in spicy cream sauce with tortillas) and bone marrow tacos with queso fresco. An impressive roster of margarita options, including unexpected flavors such as coconut and tutti fruiti, are definitely worth a try.

There are few better summertime combinations than a trip to the lake and a plate of barbecue. Fox Smokehouse BBQ, located in Boulder City, is the best way to fulfill half of that dream. The barbecue spot serves ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and even barbecue inspired tacos. The mac and cheese is unmissable here.

Travelers headed back to Las Vegas after a day at Lake Mead would be remiss if they didn’t stop by Chilly Jilly’z. The locally owned Boulder City restaurant offers self-serve frozen yogurt, Dole Whip, milkshakes, and malts. On the heartier side of the menu, there’s “broaster” chicken (crispy roasted chicken), sandwiches, and salads served with housemade bread.

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Cottonwood Cove Cafe is located on the shores of Lake Mohave. The water in this reservoir is cooler than then bathwater temperatures of Lake Mead, making this an ideal swimming spot for scorching summer days. After taking a dip, diners can eat a relaxed meal in the waterfront cafe along with a cold beer.

The Mid-Century modern-style dining room at Katherine Landing harkens back to the days of classic American road trips complete with roadside diners. The restaurant is currently open on the weekends and offers a small menu including sandwiches and ice cream.