Having lived in Oakland in 2001, I was excited to visit Lake Chalet. The location was beautiful. The restaurant was clean and immaculate. However, this is where the niceties end. We had over an hour wait for our food, which was simply ridiculous. When I asked the waiter to bring me a bowl of fruit for my toddler to snack...
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As noted in other reviews, you can't beat the Lake Chalet for the lovely views of the Bay Area and peaceful Lake Merritt. We have a drink or eat here about 1-2 times a year and I often forget why I don't visit more often. Unfortunately it is because of the unusually bad service and mediocre food! Each time I...
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The location of this newish restaurant right on Lake Merritt, is superb and if you would like to feel as though you are on the Italian Riviera without the bother of travelling there, this is a simply great spot. The food, wasn't quite as good as the view, it was rather pricey and our waiter was less than charming, but...
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Outstanding vista of the lighted Lake Merrit; very peaceful vistas. Wonderful menu and excellent service and preparation.
We celebrated a family birthday so were a large party. The service was excellent and everyone enjoyed their selection. THe menu was interesting. We will certainly be returning.
I’ve only been here twice – once a few years ago and most recently in January 2013. The tacos has definitely changed – and not for the better.
Taco Tuesday is a great deal, but as I ate the fish, steak and chicken tacos, all I could think was, these are horrible.
The fish taco tasted like they made the...
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We have dined here several times. In each case the outcome was essential the same. The location is stunning - a beautiful view over Lake Merritt and the Oakland skyline. However, the menu is just OK. And the servive is generally lacking - it appears as if they have too few staff in the dining room; e.g., butter was delivered...
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The food here is not bad though the service is often uninterested. For bored service and okay food not worth the price.
I went here for a work function. Service was friendly and very attentive. Wine and food delicious. Lovely location on the lake.
Overlooking Oakland's sparkling Lake Merritt, you can enjoy a delicoius meal and then hop on a gondola while you digest. Where else can you do that? OK, Venice, but Lake Chalet is much more expeditious. Lovely decor, great for large parties too.
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