
The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill
1520 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612
About The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill - steak house in Oakland, California
Basic seafood, cocktails & Lake Merritt views are found at this renovated boathouse with a patio.
Customer Review Summary
The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill has a beautiful atmosphere with stunning views, making it a great dining spot. Many guests praised the delicious food, particularly the cheeseburger and seafood dishes. Service is generally attentive and friendly, with particular mentions of a helpful manager. However, there have been reports of inconsistent food quality, with some dishes described as bland or unsatisfactory. A negative experience with food safety, involving food poisoning from a fried chicken meal, was also highlighted. Despite some drawbacks, many customers express a willingness to return for the ambiance and celebratory occasions.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Ra Sh
Here’s the corrected and expanded version: “I don’t remember the first time I visited, but I’ve returned again and again. Whether for brunch, lunch, or dinner, the food has always been excellent. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the views are stunning, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal at any time of day. I highly recommend coming here for both the delicious food and the beautiful surroundings.”
Joseph Trautner
I recently visited Lake Chalet in Oakland and had a fantastic experience. I ordered a cheeseburger with French fries, and it did not disappoint! The burger was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful, and the fries were crispy and delicious. Beyond the great food, the atmosphere was unbeatable. With stunning views of Lake Merritt, it was the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing meal. Whether you’re looking for a casual bite or a place to unwind with friends, Lake Chalet is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommend!
Bulu Beauty
I got food poisoning from the fried chicken meal last night. I knew something was wrong with the chicken because it just didn’t look right and it was my fault for not sending it back. The piece of chicken that looked really suspicious I didn’t eat but I guess the other piece I did eat was bad too. I got REALLY sick this morning. Other than that though the restaurant is beautiful, the staff was nice my family had a nice time. I just hate that my food was bad. The sideshow drink was REALLY good as well. In response to the owners message: Thank you for the concern. However I understand that me getting sick from your food is bad business regardless of if there are no other reviews of patrons who didn’t have this experience. It was absolutely your fried chicken meal because the chicken didn’t look right. There was one piece that was soaked in grease, red and brown on the inside burnt on the outside and just didn’t look right. I hadn’t eaten anything that entire day because my family was coming up to eat there. Everything else was great like I said but the chicken was not I’m sure it was just a one time thing it happens but this was my experience and it won’t be disregarded or treated as if I just randomly lied on a restaurant. The restaurant is beautiful the staff was good and the drinks were great. We sent my daughter off on her Navy deployment in a beautiful restaurant and are grateful. I live in the Central Valley and more than likely won’t be back but appreciate the extended invitation. Thank you.
Jam Hen
This is another gem of the Bay Area that I would skip over without thinking of trying. We finally decided to give it a try. We had the chicken with green beans and potatoes. This was 2/3 out of 5. It was truly bland. I had to add to a of salt pepper and hot sauce to get flavor. The flat iron steak was tender, but didn’t have an iota of seasoning. Again, super bland. We also tried The Lake breakfast. It was room temperature, but tasty. The star of this visit was the manager Dee who came around and did phenomenal service check/ recovery. The staff was the best part of this place. Definitely a must try once if you’re around the lake.
Cubnadian
Awesome views outside on the waterfront of Lake Merritt, downtown Oakland while you dine. I can highly recommend my selections: SEAFOOD DEVILED EGGS (Chefs Special Selection) CRAB + BRIE STUFFED SALMON Stuffed with Crab, Brie & Artichoke, Lyonnaise Potato and a Lemon Butter Sauce Black Cherry Cheesecake
Lucy M
The atmosphere is the best part of Lake Chalet. This place is nice to have drinks and drinks only... The food is meh... No flavor... Very basic.. boring. Nothing special. I've had better food at an Oakland buffet.🙄
Joseph Kovach
I was looking for someplace nice to take the family and was not disappointed. The atmosphere is excellent and the staff was attentive. The toughest decision was whether to eat outside on the dock or indoor overlooking the lake. Both the food and drink had excellent flavor and presentation.
Kathia Atrisco
My husband and I celebrated our 10th year wedding anniversary here. We made reservations a week before, however they called my husband to tell him they had to cancel our reservation because they were closed to the public that night. My husband had something super special planned for me, and understandably was upset when they called to cancel. After speaking with Adam, our reservation was honored. Adam made up for it by making our night super special. Although we didn't get a table upstairs with the beautiful view, he made up for it by giving us a complimentary bottle of wine, appetizers, and dessert. We understood that we couldn't order from their regular menu, but that was okay with us because it was Chef's choice. The food was excellent. Adam personally brought out the bottle of wine, greeted us, apologized for canceling our reservation, and told us to enjoy the experience. Our server Angela was great! Very attentive and super sweet. We have been celebrating our anniversary every year at Lake Chalet and will continue to do so. Thank you for a wonderful evening ❤️
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