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The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill
Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Oakland, Oakland
"gentle walk around Lake Merritt"(3 Tips)
"Taco Tuesday has only 4 tacos and you can't make any changes."(7 Tips)
"Enjoy a beer at the bar and take in the excellent view of the lake!"(21 Tips)
"Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm til closing is awesome!"(11 Tips)
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Service is slooooow, but the atmosphere more than makes up for it. The bar is awesome, and the patio is a must during summer. Cocktails are wonderful and food is good.
Gusto LopezJune 23, 2013Beautiful outdoor sitting area when the day is nice and sunny. The place is awesome but happy hour feels like regular prices at another less fancy place. Overall great spot just be prepared to spend.
The ceviche and clam starters were delicious, oysters are great here, and the halibut entree was excellent. Love the lake view balcony in back, and the oyster stout is a plus here too.
ShinaApril 24, 2016If the weather permits and you're in the area, definitely grab grab a seat outside. Food is mediocre but the views add up to a wonderful time. Best for lunch dates, and smaller groups.- Edwin ToureJuly 9, 2017I had Lunch at this nicd place. There is a beautiful view. The food is good too. It was overall a pleasant experience.
Brian StraussOctober 6, 2015Hard to imagine a better spot for a happy hour. The menu is standard modern fish shack. A huge place. The service gets really sluggish when they get busy.
Joseph TinnerFebruary 28, 2015Go here for the environment. Whether it's inside or on the dock. The food is pricey. The service and views of the lake make up for it.- Sarah TrottJanuary 6, 2017Enjoy a cocktail and the clam chowder on a cold afternoon after a gentle walk around Lake Merritt
Michael DavidsonFebruary 13, 2015The place to be on the lake when weather is good. Especially for happy hour.
ClaireSeptember 13, 2014Great location to see the lake and what's around lake. Came for step-brothers rehearsal dinner, staff and service could not of been any better!
Elizabeth PriceNovember 19, 2012A perfect place to sit by the lake when the weather is nice. Get a cocktail and an appetizer. Perfect!
Claude HarrisonNovember 27, 2016Raw bar, fried calamari, outside seating on the lake with heat lamps.
JoeeStarDecember 30, 2016View, always. Great beer happy hour prices!!!!!!!!! Fireplace upstairs for the cold nights
- Kristina TarazoffApril 28, 2012Hess Collection 19 Block by the glass, awesome. Rare to find that by the glass. Try it here for sure.
Kevin HamanoOctober 10, 2013Sit out back, lake-side, and you might even see robots dancing in a gondola.- Allison TomcikApril 9, 2014Taco Tuesday has only 4 tacos and you can't make any changes. Service it's not terrific!!!
Love the outside seating but the lake is not always emitting the best scents...- Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm til closing is awesome!
Mark ShiffletAugust 11, 2018The view is the best part. Brussel sprouts and fried cauliflower are also great. The service was mediocre at best.
Brett JohnsonNovember 7, 2011When the weather is nice get a lake side table. Beautiful view but the smells of Lake Merritt sometimes creep up.
The pump room has a cool bar that is not used on sunny days!
- Try the Cracked Whole Roasted Dungeness Crab - #crab #dungenesscrab
Paula PowersDecember 8, 2012The clam chowder is thick and creamy-lotsa clams- interesting raw foods menu!
Sarita MorenoApril 13, 2010Oysters & the Basil Ginger Martini while watching the sunset over the East Bay hills ... go for the romance baby!
Alex TenetteApril 29, 2013Its worth going to the back and eating out doors don't sit at the bar horrible service. Taco tues, but the tacos are pretty skimpy for 2.50
Karen UyencoJune 7, 2010Get the French onion soup and stout. The tuna ceviche, deviled eggs, flat iron salad and Cobb salad with spicy chicken was mediocre
Omg taco Tuesdays on the water in the sun!? I'm dying. I'm dead.
No more weekend happy hour :( only weekdays 3-6 and 9-close
Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandApril 8, 2012The Lake Chalet will be offering special vegan dishes throughout Oakland Veg Week, April 15-21, 2012.
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Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill specializes in casual fine dining with amazing views on the shores of lake Merritt. Escape ordinary & discover life on the Lake.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
(510) 208-5253
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Excellent oyster po' boy and tremendous kale and quinoa salad (with bacon)."
Troy Flint - 7.0
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