Shedcat Distillery & Kitchen

Was there on Monday, food and service were good. I can sympathize with reviewer who talked about the awkwardness of the 20% optional service charge, it is an added element that u really don’t want to deal with when ur out enjoying a lunch or dinner, yes the tipping system isn’t perfect, your always going to have people that do not tip accordingly whether service is outstanding or not. I tip 20% for “adequate “ service, if the bartender wishes to share 5% of that tip with cook that’s her business, I use that analogy because that’s the way the bartender explained the optional service charge to me. If the short order cook needs a portion of bartender/servers tip that’s on the owner. There was a vote by SLT board members that voted against minimum wage hike and some of the shedcat owners fellow small business owners came out against the hike. There reasoning was the majority of people in restaurant positions are transitional( part time students, seasonal workers), first time employed, etc. there arguments are sound knowing that if labor costs go up food/drink prices go up to pay for them which we the consumers ultimately pay for. One of the shedcat owners was recently quoted in a local news article as being very much in favor of the vacancy tax in SLT, I hope she/ he realizes a lot of the people that will be affected by this are potential customers that are not all rich people with big vacation home owners but just people who continue to work into there 60s to support there choice of a vacation ( way to take away there discretionary income) Owners of businesses are always looking to pass the buck to consumers( it’s the nature of the business) the mere suggestion of an optional tip is just another example. Rather than supporting legislation gouging hard working people out of there hard earned money maybe focus more on your business plan. If the article I read that shedcat ownership was quoted in is bogus/ untrue please let me know and I will retract a portion of my review. I live here but feel for people who have vacation homes here that have no say/vote in the process. I’d be willing to bet the people that live here part time spend as much on discretionary things like going to dinner/ more high end grocery items than us locals. Food for thought. Note that I gave a four star not a one star review.

Great location with an incredible selection of cocktails.

Needed only one sip to recognize these are the best craft cocktails in Tahoe. Fabulous selection of hand made spirits. Great local vibe, but you can bring your Bay Area friends here too. You won’t disappoint.

Disappointed

Food is solid, simple bar food. Cocktails were fantastic, most creative and delicious in town. House made spirits are great, super cool to see the still and equipment right next to the bar. Definitely be back.

Love at first sight…great story, theme, and decor and an incredible variety of spirits and local beers. Next time we’ll come hungry because the menu looks very enticing. Haley was our bartender and she was terrific…answered all of our questions and made recommendations.

Spirit tasting was incredible, unique flavors, the dry gin was my favorite wish I'd bought a bottle. Awesome service, subtle but nice atmosphere. Would go again if in town & highly recommended