- happy hour
- scenic views
- outdoor seating
- good for groups
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- 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, 2013Beautiful 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.
- 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, 2016If 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, 2017I 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, 2017Enjoy a cocktail and the clam chowder on a cold afternoon after a gentle walk around Lake Merritt
- Joseph TinnerFebruary 28, 2015Go 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, 2015The place to be on the lake when weather is good. Especially for happy hour.
- Brian StraussOctober 6, 2015Hard 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, 2014Great 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, 2016View, always. Great beer happy hour prices!!!!!!!!! Fireplace upstairs for the cold nights
- Elizabeth PriceNovember 19, 2012A perfect place to sit by the lake when the weather is nice. Get a cocktail and an appetizer. Perfect!
- Kristina TarazoffApril 28, 2012Hess Collection 19 Block by the glass, awesome. Rare to find that by the glass. Try it here for sure.
- Claude HarrisonNovember 27, 2016Raw bar, fried calamari, outside seating on the lake with heat lamps.
- Allison TomcikApril 9, 2014Taco Tuesday has only 4 tacos and you can't make any changes. Service it's not terrific!!!
- Love the outside seating but the lake is not always emitting the best scents...
- Kevin HamanoOctober 10, 2013Sit out back, lake-side, and you might even see robots dancing in a gondola.
- Brett JohnsonNovember 7, 2011When the weather is nice get a lake side table. Beautiful view but the smells of Lake Merritt sometimes creep up.
- Mark ShiffletAugust 11, 2018The view is the best part. Brussel sprouts and fried cauliflower are also great. The service was mediocre at best.
- Paula PowersDecember 8, 2012The clam chowder is thick and creamy-lotsa clams- interesting raw foods menu!
- Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9pm til closing is awesome!
- Alex TenetteApril 29, 2013Its 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
- Try the Cracked Whole Roasted Dungeness Crab - #crab #dungenesscrab
- The pump room has a cool bar that is not used on sunny days!
- Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandApril 8, 2012The Lake Chalet will be offering special vegan dishes throughout Oakland Veg Week, April 15-21, 2012.
- Omg taco Tuesdays on the water in the sun!? I'm dying. I'm dead.
- Taisha ArroyoApril 7, 2016If 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.
- Karen UyencoJune 7, 2010Get the French onion soup and stout. The tuna ceviche, deviled eggs, flat iron salad and Cobb salad with spicy chicken was mediocre
- Sarita MorenoApril 13, 2010Oysters & the Basil Ginger Martini while watching the sunset over the East Bay hills ... go for the romance baby!
- MarialexandraApril 27, 2015The food is bland, nothing special, but the view makes an afternoon visit worth your wild.