Tahoe Joe's is a chain of three steakhouse restaurants based in the Central Valley of California. The first restaurant opened in Fresno in 1995 by Dave Fansler[1] with restaurants in Roseville and Folsom opening in 2002 (both since closed).[2]
In May 2008, Tahoe Joe's parent company, Buffets, Inc. (now VitaNova Brands) was undergoing bankruptcy and tried to sell the Tahoe Joe's chain.[3] The original Tahoe Joe's restaurant in Fresno closed in September 2016.[4]
In 2021, it was announced that it was acquired by BBQ Holdings, which, at the time, was the parent company of the barbecue restaurant chain Famous Dave's.[5] A year later, MTY Food Group gained control of the brand after the company merged with BBQ Holdings.[6]
Critical acclaim
Tahoe Joe's has received an 8 ranking from 10best.[7] Additionally, Tahoe Joe's has been noted at The Consumerist for making amends for a wedding banquet gone wrong.[8]
External links
References
- Tahoe Joe's History TahoeJoes.Com, retrieved 2011-07-20^
- Tahoe Joe's turns old buffet into alpine affair | Sacramento Business Journal Sacramento.bizjournals.com, 2006-12-31, retrieved 2011-07-20^
- The Fresno Bee. Tahoe Joe's up for sale - Business Modbee.com, 2008-05-14, retrieved 2011-07-20^
- Bethany Clough. The original Tahoe Joe's in Fresno closes The Fresno Bee, 2016-09-29, retrieved 2016-09-30^
- Famous Dave’s CEO on why BBQ Holdings has been on an acquisition spree NRN, retrieved 2025-09-10^
- MTY Food Group completes purchase of Famous Dave's owner Restaurant Business, retrieved 2025-09-10^
- Tahoe Joe's Famous Steakhouse: Fresno Restaurant Review - 10Best Experts and Tourist Reviews 10best.com, retrieved 2011-07-20^
- Chris Walters. Restaurant Chain's Prez Mails Handwritten Apology For Botched Wedding Dinner The Consumerist, 2008-09-25, retrieved 2011-07-20^