(510) 208-5253
1520 Lakeside Dr
(17th Street)
Oakland,
CA
94612
37.802787
-122.261781
Neighborhoods: Downtown Oakland, Lakeside
Hours:
Daily 11am-11pm
Price:
$$
Parking:
Street; Lot; Valet
from Chelsea Lin
Last updated 9.21.09
What People Are Saying About Lake Chalet
The Editor
Chelsea Lin
Citysearch
What the Cliff House is to San Francisco, Lake Chalet is to Oakland: a stunning restaurant overflowing with seating that highlights the best views in the city, but culinarily leaves something to be desired. There's no doubt this very un-Oakland venue an aesthetically impressive spot--a more-than-400-seat renovated boathouse situated on picturesque Lake Merritt--with a menu punctuated by the sort of tried-and-true dishes fine dining restaurants gravitate towards: Ahi tuna, flat-iron steak, a basic burger, shrimp cocktail and Caesar salad can all be found. Despite the lackluster food program, or…
09/08/09
Wait by the Lake
by Aggie Star at Citysearch
As a frequent patron of Beach Chalet and Park Chalet, I was extremely disappointed in the service and drinks served at this new Oakland location. Do yourself a favor and wait another month or so for management to operate the restaurant smoothly. Nice crowds however the drinks were not consistent. First round was great. Thereafter, the drinks were terrible. Lemonade would have been a better option. Avoid Taco Tuesdays, though the tacos were delicious. The restaurant ran out of these mini tacos as guests begged for more.
Great for mingling. Otherwise, save your time and money.
- Pros: Nice view of lake
- Cons: Poorly Managed
The Details on Lake Chalet
Know Before You Go:
Lake Chalet's sister restaurants Beach Chalet and Park Chalet can be found where San Francisco's Ocean Beach meets Golden Gate Park.
The Extras:
For a truly magical experience, call (866) 737-8494 and set up an appointment to tour the lake in a gondola after your lunch res.
Save Money:
This place is pricey--save a few bucks by heading over during happy hour, when a few top-shelf cocktails like a Grey Goose martini or Hangar One lemondrop are only $5.
When to Go:
On Tuesdays, take a seat on the dock and enjoy $2.50 tacos, $3 pints and half-price margaritas.
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