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The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill, Oakland, CA

The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

3.7
3.7
1931 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
1520 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Lively
Dine right on the water at The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill. It features scenic views of Lake Merritt whether inside or out of the dock. This restaurant serves up fresh seafood and other tasty fare created by Executive Chef Michael Baker. Buttermilk fried calamari, crab cakes and spicy chicken wings make pleasing appetizers. The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill offer entrees like grilled fish tacos with mango tomato salsa, seared scallops and linguini with clams. Fresh salads, scrumptious desserts and platters of raw seafood are also on the menu. Owners Gar and Lara Truppelli opened The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill in 2009 for guests to partake in a wonderful dining experience in a contemporary, casual atmosphere that's ideal for gatherings with family or friends. It features live music and hosts private events, such as weddings. This lakeside restaurant also serves brunch, offers daily specials and has a happy hour.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Michael Baker
  • Catering
    We have two beautiful private rooms and semi private spaces for events, banquets, receptions or meetings at the Lake Chalet call 510-653-8282 x7010 or email events@chaletmgmt.com for details.
  • Private party facilities
    The Lake Chalet offers six stunning and unique Banquet Spaces for your enjoyment and perfect fit. From panoramic views of Lake Merritt to upscale and warm private dining options to exotic outdoor options, Lake Chalet is honored to help you impress with your next event.
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    17th St.
  • Parking details
    On site parking lot and street parking. Valet every day at Lunch and Dinner Weekends after 3pm.
  • Public transit
    The Lake Merritt Bart station is 6 blocks away.14th St & Oak St - (0.17 miles) — AC Transit #13Jackson St & 17th St - (0.21 miles) — AC Transit #59
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment on the dock three days a week.Taco Tuesdays 5:00pm-8:00pmSaturday & Sunday 3:00pm-6pmPlease contact The Lake Chalet at 510-208-5253 for monthly schedule of entertainment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,931 people are saying

The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7
3.7 based on all time ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience

NoiseModerate

1,931 Reviews
  1. ChrisM

    San Francisco12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and spectacular setting - especially with a full moon rising over the lake. Service also pretty darn good. Glad I brought my friends to share the experience

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  2. BethB

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed a nice brunch. The view of the lake was nice. Food was pretty good, not quite as good as the prices might make you think it should be. Wait staff was very attendtive and friendly. Only real complaints are having to pay $7.75 for their valet parking, plus tip of course. And the cost of the drinks. Sorry but $13 for a Bloody Mary is ridiculous.

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  3. Vive VIP

    San Francisco26 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 22, 2015

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    It took 20 mins to waive down our server to greet us and take our drink orders. Then another 20 minutes before he came back to take our order. Then it took close to an hour for our food to come out of the kitchen. Not once did our server come over to check on us or let us know the status of our order. We had to flag him down continuously to refill our water or re-order drinks. Our server never looked over at our table so we could flag his attention. Instead we ask all the other servers to get his attention. AWFUL!!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. all4food

    San Francisco34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday brunch/lunch looking out over the lake was perfect. The fish tacos and the pulled pork and egg dish were delicious; we will definitely want to go back (across the bridge from SF) to experience more of the menu. And the outdoor dining area looked very inviting--for a slightly warmer day. I can imagine that evening dining would be beautiful, especially preceded by cocktails out on the extended deck.

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  5. rhoma VIP

    San Francisco50 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 11, 2015

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was just bland. The seating was mixed up and not what I had requested when I made the reservation (though it was available, but not offered). Food was OK, but lacked imagination, bland and room temperature. Fish overcooked

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  6. ACharles

    San Francisco24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for the fish and chips and we were not disappointed. As usual, the food was great, the atmosphere was beautiful and the service was fantastic. So glad the dock is open for outdoor dining again.

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  7. Bonnie VIP

    San Francisco59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    restaurant with large windows giving wonderful views of Lake Merritt and real Venetian gondolas. Excellent attentive service. I had the best Cesar salad with delicious flavorful grilled salmon. They offer a variety of appetizers, seafood, salads, etc. There are regular and mini desserts. I had the latter: pear sorbet with almond cake and poached pears. The flavors were marvelous. Valet parking is available.

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  8. SAW677

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Four for a Sunday brunch serviced on deck - absolutely delicious eggs benedict, omlets and excellent drinks. Quick service but had to order at inside bar and bring utensils to our table because of deck closure for repairs. Would definitely go again for brunch or lunch as a twosome or a group.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We really paid extra just to be seated in a less traffic area. The view was through windows and the staff looked at us as though we didn't belong. We could hear the happy hour crowd but we couldn't order from that menu. My burger was great. Nothing special. I support Oakland that's the only reason why I would recommend this place at least go once in your life.

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  10. MRD1

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place in amazing. Mixed drinks was the only slight flaw.

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FAQs

The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 208-5253.

The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill is rated 3.7 stars by 1931 OpenTable diners.

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1520 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612

Additional information

  • Cross street
    17th St.
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On site parking lot and street parking. Valet every day at Lunch and Dinner Weekends after 3pm.
  • Public transit
    The Lake Merritt Bart station is 6 blocks away.14th St & Oak St - (0.17 miles) — AC Transit #13Jackson St & 17th St - (0.21 miles) — AC Transit #59
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Michael Baker
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment on the dock three days a week.Taco Tuesdays 5:00pm-8:00pmSaturday & Sunday 3:00pm-6pmPlease contact The Lake Chalet at 510-208-5253 for monthly schedule of entertainment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We have two beautiful private rooms and semi private spaces for events, banquets, receptions or meetings at the Lake Chalet call 510-653-8282 x7010 or email events@chaletmgmt.com for details.
  • Private party facilities
    The Lake Chalet offers six stunning and unique Banquet Spaces for your enjoyment and perfect fit. From panoramic views of Lake Merritt to upscale and warm private dining options to exotic outdoor options, Lake Chalet is honored to help you impress with your next event.
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