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Address:
405 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903

Neighborhood:
San Rafael

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Cuisine:
Basque

Price: $30 and under

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Chalet Basque Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://chaletbasquemarin.com
Email: patrick@chaletbasquemarin.com
Phone: (415) 479-1070
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Friday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Basque, French
Executive Chef: Roger Minhondo
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

Public Transit: Public Transit is located in front of restaurant.
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Parking Lot Parking. Street parking directly in front of restaurant.

A word from Chalet Basque

Welcome to the Chalet Basque restaurant, a family style restaurant serving dishes inspired by the Basque regions of France and Spain. Located in San Rafael, California, the owner and proud staff would like to invite you to come join us for our delicious cuisine, full bar, and outdoor patio. Our… restaurant is also available for Banquets and parties upon reservation.Continued

Chalet Basque

4.0

83 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem

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73 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

73 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(50)
great for outdoor dining(29)
good for groups(25)

special occasion(21)
kid-friendly(15)
great for lunch(14)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (73)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I had the petrale which was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2003

Dined on 04/08/2012

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I had the petrale which was a thick generous portion beautifully prepared. We loved the ambiance sitting both inside and outside. Mellow charming and welcoming. Staff couldn't have been nicer."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2003

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We have been going to Chalet

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We have been going to Chalet Basque for 17 years and the delicious food just made me want to die all over again."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always a wonderful dinner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2007

Dined on 04/05/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Always a wonderful dinner at a very reasonable price. Wonderful variety of items not typically found on any restaurant menu allows the diner a real "freedom of choice".

Lou"

Dined on 04/05/2012

2007

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent dining experience.

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Dined on 04/05/2012

2006

Dined on 04/05/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent dining experience. Fine food, friendly efficient service"

Dined on 04/05/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Chalet Basque has been one

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Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Chalet Basque has been one of our favorite places to go! This past week, we celebrated my birthday, and my son's girlfriend joined us. She is from L.A. and said that there aren't any 'cozy, friendly neighborhood restaurants down there. When her folks come up, she wants us all to go to your restaurant! So, that is quite a statement!"

Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Took my mom for her 93rd birthday.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Took my mom for her 93rd birthday. Everyone had a fabulous time and a wonderful meal. Three people who came had not been here for over 25 years and it was the same as they remembered. Lucky for me I go there often enough to enjoy it even more. It was exactly what we were looking for on a cold, and rainy night. Good food, warm surroundings,close proximity, casual elegance, excellent service and a family celebration."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The Chalet has been one of

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/19/2012

2011

Dined on 03/19/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The Chalet has been one of my favorite places for over 40 years. A terrific little neighborhood restaurant, with good food, a lively bar & excellent staff. Worth the effort of finding it."

Dined on 03/19/2012

2011

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Basque as you remember. This

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Basque as you remember. This neighborhood gem has been around for years and still going strong. Frog legs, sweet breads, rabbit, and duck are just a few samplings available. A throwback menu brings you back to an earlier more traditional dining experience. Individual party seating with diverse menu breaks Nevada tradition. Love it!"