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The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$

Downtown Oakland, Oakland

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7.6^/10

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Ranked #4 for scenic views in Oakland
"gentle walk around Lake Merritt"(3 Tips)
"Enjoy a beer at the bar and take in the excellent view of the lake!"(21 Tips)
"Taco Tuesday has only 4 tacos and you can't make any changes."(7 Tips)
"Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm til closing is awesome!"(11 Tips)

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Leah W.June 27, 2015
Been here 10+ times
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, 2013
Beautiful 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.
Frank KimSeptember 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
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, 2016
If 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, 2017
I had Lunch at this nicd place. There is a beautiful view. The food is good too. It was overall a pleasant experience.
Sarah TrottJanuary 6, 2017
Enjoy a cocktail and the clam chowder on a cold afternoon after a gentle walk around Lake Merritt
Joseph TinnerFebruary 28, 2015
Go 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.
Michael DavidsonFebruary 13, 2015
The place to be on the lake when weather is good. Especially for happy hour.
Brian StraussOctober 6, 2015
Hard 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.
ClaireSeptember 13, 2014
Great 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!
JoeeStarDecember 30, 2016
View, always. Great beer happy hour prices!!!!!!!!! Fireplace upstairs for the cold nights
Elizabeth PriceNovember 19, 2012
A perfect place to sit by the lake when the weather is nice. Get a cocktail and an appetizer. Perfect!
AmayaSeptember 4, 2017
Fun bar right on the water. Great for impressing dates or out of towners
Grace ChaungSeptember 28, 2014
Taco Tuesdays, dog friendly... They bring out dog bowls and treats
Troy FlintAugust 3, 2015
Great happy hour specials, top notch views, and interesting cocktail list.
Kristina TarazoffApril 28, 2012
Hess Collection 19 Block by the glass, awesome. Rare to find that by the glass. Try it here for sure.
Claude HarrisonNovember 27, 2016
Raw bar, fried calamari, outside seating on the lake with heat lamps.
Allison TomcikApril 9, 2014
Taco Tuesday has only 4 tacos and you can't make any changes. Service it's not terrific!!!
Tracey BrownJune 11, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Love the outside seating but the lake is not always emitting the best scents...
Kevin HamanoOctober 10, 2013
Sit out back, lake-side, and you might even see robots dancing in a gondola.
Brett JohnsonNovember 7, 2011
When the weather is nice get a lake side table. Beautiful view but the smells of Lake Merritt sometimes creep up.
Isaac PaulinMarch 9, 2016
View, service, chicken wings and calamari was great
Keith SmithJanuary 24, 2015
Great place for drink, love the ginger cosmo, but the food is bland
Tali LoveAugust 16, 2014
Great drinks and atmosphere. One of my go tos.
Mark ShiffletAugust 11, 2018
The view is the best part. Brussel sprouts and fried cauliflower are also great. The service was mediocre at best.
Paula PowersDecember 8, 2012
The clam chowder is thick and creamy-lotsa clams- interesting raw foods menu!
EastBayLoop Keep it in the Loop!February 18, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm til closing is awesome!
Alex TenetteApril 29, 2013
Its 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
Frank KimJune 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Cracked Whole Roasted Dungeness Crab - #crab #dungenesscrab
Robert StowersJune 18, 2014
The Paloma is not good for taco Tuesdays but the margarita is delicious.
Zennie AbrahamMarch 24, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The pump room has a cool bar that is not used on sunny days!
Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandApril 8, 2012
The Lake Chalet will be offering special vegan dishes throughout Oakland Veg Week, April 15-21, 2012.
Yelena KnoxMay 29, 2015
Bar seats are super high for no reason.. But good view and bar scene
Edwin ToureJuly 9, 2017
Food. Space. Views. Staff. Atmosphere #ReallyNice
Neil SolomonJuly 9, 2016
salty and overcooked. nice view and place though, just come for drinks.
Kurt JohnsonJune 20, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Omg taco Tuesdays on the water in the sun!? I'm dying. I'm dead.
Taisha ArroyoApril 7, 2016
If this place wasn't situated near Lake Merritt, I would never come here. Service still sucks pretty bad. So come fed & have your flask ready in the mean time. View is gorgeous though.
Dixon MinnickOctober 17, 2018
Been here 100+ times
Smokin’ Cadillac is the best drink I’ve ever had
Charles FloydJuly 7, 2013
Fish n chips not bad, but the service and the drinks are great.
Karen UyencoJune 7, 2010
Get the French onion soup and stout. The tuna ceviche, deviled eggs, flat iron salad and Cobb salad with spicy chicken was mediocre
Miguel YupangcoOctober 6, 2014
Bananas foster french toast is so good.
Maddie MaeOctober 14, 2014
Have a drink here, at the longest bar west of the Mississippi!
Sarita MorenoApril 13, 2010
Oysters & the Basil Ginger Martini while watching the sunset over the East Bay hills ... go for the romance baby!
Stephen WinfieldFebruary 6, 2015
Great views place love the service....
Brian HoukJune 6, 2011
The bar has a great view of the water and the patio is Amazing!
Smoochella ScrumptiousOctober 9, 2017
Crab cakes and spinach dip
Chloe CondonJuly 10, 2016
Get a seat on the dock!
Jess ButlerApril 20, 2016
Awesome happy hour on the lake
MarialexandraApril 27, 2015
The food is bland, nothing special, but the view makes an afternoon visit worth your wild.
Linda LuDecember 31, 2013
Hit happy hour 4-6pm or Monday prime rib night!

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