Chilled On Ice With Mignonette & Cocktail Sauce. Choose Your Favorites Below: Miyagi - Tomales Bay, CA; Shigoku - Willapa Bay, WA; St Simon - New Brunswick; Standish Shore - Duxbury, MA
(each)$3.50
Half$21.00
Dozen$38.00
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail*
Shaved Romaine, Cocktail and Lemon
2oz$9.00
4oz$12.00
Seafood Deviled Eggs
$15.00
Chef's Special Selection
Shrimp Ceviche*
$14.00
Chile + Cucumber Salsa, Spicy Aioli, Tortilla
Allergens
fish
Ahi Tuna Poke*
$16.00
Apple, Pinenuts, Truffle Ponzu, Crispy Wonton
Allergens
fish
Seafood Plateau*
Crab, Oysters, Prawns, Deviled Eggs
Half$45.00
Full$69.00
Shares & Starters
Lemon Ricotta Beignets
$12.00
Seasonal Berry Cardomom Jam, Honey, Almonds
Avocado Toast
$16.00
Poached Egg, Aleppo Pepper, Marinated Tomatoes, Little Salad
Mussels & Frites
$14.00
Salt Springs Mussels, Bacon, Onion, Fries
Allergens
fish
Cajun Style Salmon Croquettes
$18.00
Cajun Remoullade and Green Tomoato Salad, Frizee
Allergens
fish
Buttermilk Fried Calamari
$17.00
Lemon, Artichoke Hearts, Salt & Vinegar Aïoli
Chipotle-Honey Chicken Wings
$15.00
Celery, Herbed Ranch Dip
Brussels Sprouts
$16.00
Onion Caramel, Toasted Almonds, Aleppo Pepper, Mint
Allergens
fish
Crab & Artichoke Heart Dip
$23.00
Dungeness Crab, Artichoke Hearts, House Pickled Jalepenos, Grana Pandano
Allergens
fish
Salads & Soups
Salad Additions: Bay Shrimp - 4oz $12, Herb Chicken Breast - 5oz $12, Sauteed Garlic Prawns $14, Grilled Salmon - 4oz $16, Dungeness Crab - 2oz $14
Pacific Chowder
Cherrystone Clams, Smoked Bacon
Cup$9.00
Sourdough Bread Bowl$12.00
Add a Topping: 1oz Crab
$7.00
Lake Chalet Louie
Romaine Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato, Cucumber, Fine Herbs, House Louis Dressing
8 oz Creekstone Flat Iron, Garlic Greens, Chimichurri, French Fries
On a Roll
Includes fries or salad, upgrade to truffle fries +$3. Burger Additions (+$3ea): White Cheddar, Avocado, Blue Cheese, Applewood Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Wild Mushroom
$8. Spicy "Jalapeno Cointreau" FLOAT add $4. Cadillac "Grand Marnier" FLOAT add $6. Make it Spirit-Free ?? We've got you covered! Margarita names are a tribute to the 100+ beautiful birds that make Lake Merritt their home. Take Home A Lake Chalet Custom Logo Glass +$8
Chalet Beers Are Brewed By Chalet Ales & Lagers at the Beach Chalet In San Francisco, Using The Finest Ingredients Head Brewer Marco Tapiz
West End Wheat 4.7% ABV
$8.00
An Opaque, Low Bitterness Belgian Style Driven By Yeast Esters Of Orange Zest & Coriander
Lady of the Lake 4.8% ABV
$8.00
Crisp Domestic-Style Blonde Ale With Just A Hint Of Hops Sneaking In At The End
Take Home a Lady of the Lake Glass
$8.00
Sea Serpent IPA 6.0% ABV
$8.00
Hop Flavors, Aromas Without Bitterness, 5 Hop Varieties
Playland Pale Ale 5.7% ABV
$8.00
West Coast Style Pale Ale, Cascade Hop Focus, Hints Of Marin Headland Redwoods
California Kind 5.1% ABV
$8.00
Cal Common Style Beer, Rich Caramel Flavors, Mild Bitterness, Fruity Yeast Esters
London Jack 5.6% ABV
$8.00
English Extra Special Bitter Style Beer, Robust Malt, Balanced With Hops, While Still Easy Drinking
Presidio IPA 6.0% ABV
$8.00
Classic Ipa With Pronounced Hop Character
Reggata Red 6.0% ABV
$8.00
Hop Flavors + Aromas Without Bitterness, 5 Hop Varieties
Fleishhacker Stout 5.6% ABV
$8.00
Dark, Bold Roasted And Coffee Flavors With A Dry Finish
Bubbles & Whites
Brut Rose - Schramsberg Mirabelle - Northern California
Glass$16.00
Bottle$71.00
Prosecco - Avissi - Extra Dry - Italy
Glass$14.00
Bottle$60.00
Sparkling - Piper Sonoma Brut - Sonoma
Glass$15.00
Bottle$65.00
Pinot Grigio - Terra d'Oro - Clarksburg
Glass$14.00
Bottle$60.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Jules Taylor - Marlorough NZ
Glass$15.00
Bottle$67.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Dry Creek-Sonoma
Glass$14.00
Bottle$60.00
Chardonnay - Hess - Napa Valley
Glass$14.00
Bottle$60.00
Chardonnay - Annabella - Sonoma
Glass$16.00
Bottle$69.00
Chardonnay - Rombauer - Carneros
Glass$22.00
Bottle$97.00
Rosé - Hampton Water - Languedoc-Roussillon France
Glass$14.00
Bottle$53.00
Rosé - Bieler Pere & Fils Vin de Provence - France
Glass$12.00
Bottle$48.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Honig - Napa/Lake County
Featured Through March 21. Winery to be featured at our forthcoming wine dinner event
Glass$20.00
Bottle$88.00
Chardonnay - Flowers 2022 - Sonoma Coast
Featured Through April 15. Winery to be featured at our forthcoming wine dinner event
Glass$22.00
Bottle$84.00
Radiant Reds
Pinot Noir - Bishop's Peak - San Luis Obispo
$16.00
$69.00
Pinot Noir - Bloodroot - Sonoma Region
$19.00
$84.00
Merlot - Rodney Strong - Sonoma
$14.00
$59.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Justin - Paso Robles
$20.00
$92.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Whitehall Lane "Rassi" - Sonoma
$21.00
$89.00
Zinfandel - Artezin 'Old Vine' - Mendocino
$14.00
$61.00
Ca Red Blend - Orin Swift - Abstract - California
Grenache, Petite Sirrah, Syrah Blend
$20.00
$88.00
Teas / Coffee / Sodas
Diet Coke, Sprite
no refills
350ml$6.00
Bottle Mexican Coke
500ml$8.00
Ginger Beer
$8.00
Acqua Panna Still
750ml$8.00
San Pellegrino Sparkling
750ml$8.00
Unsweetened Black Iced Tea
$3.00
Oakland Peerless Coffee "Balthazar Blend
$5.00
Latte / Cappuccino
$6.00
Espresso
$6.00
Hot Tea
$6.00
Seafood Plateau
A delicious starter
Seafood Plateau
Crab, Oysters, Prawns, Deviled Eggs
Half$45.00
Full$69.00
Raw Bar & Oysters
Seafood Deviled Eggs
$15.00
Chef's Special Selection
Shrimp Ceviche
$14.00
Chile + Cucumber Salsa, Spicy Aioli, Tortilla
Ahi Tuna Poke
$16.00
Apple, Pinenuts, Truffle Ponzu, Crispy Wonton
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail*
Shaved Romaine, Cocktail and Lemon
2oz$9.00
4oz$12.00
Oysters
Chilled On Ice With Mignonette & Cocktail Sauce. Choose Your Favorites: Miyagi - Tomales Bay, CA; St Simon - New Brunswick; Shigoku - Willapa Bay, WA; Standish Shore - Duxbury, MA
(each)$3.50
Half$21.00
Dozen$38.00
Shares & Starters
Mussels & Frites
$14.00
Salt Springs Mussels, Bacon, Onion, Fries
Cajun Style Salmon Croquettes
$18.00
Créole Rémoulade, Green Tomato Salad, Frizee
Buttermilk Fried Calamari
$17.00
Lemon, Artichoke Hearts, Salt & Vinegar Aïoli
Chipotle-Honey Chicken Wings
$15.00
Celery, Herbed Ranch Dip
Brussels Sprouts
$16.00
Onion Caramel, Toasted Almonds, Aleppo Pepper, Mint
Allergens
fish
Dungeness Crab & Artichoke Dip
$23.00
A Lake Chalet Favorite! Sour Dough Crostini
Allergens
fish
Salads & Soups
Salad Additions: Bay Shrimp - 4oz $12, Herb Chicken Breast - 5oz $12, Grilled Salmon - 6oz $16, Dungeness Crab - 2oz $14, Sautee Garlc Prawns $14
Pacific Chowder
Cherrystone Clams, Smoked Bacon
Cup$9.00
Sourdough Bread Bowl$12.00
Add a Topping: 1oz Crab
$7.00
Lake Chalet Louie
Romaine Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato, Cucumber, Fine Herbs, House Louis Dressing
10 oz Black Angus, Truffle Mac + Cheese, Market Vegetable, Maitre 'D Butter
On a Roll
Includes fries or salad, upgrade to truffle fries +$3. Burger Additions (+$3ea): White Cheddar, Avocado, Blue Cheese, Applewood Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Wild Mushroom
Local Petrale Sole Po' Boy
$24.00
Lettuce, Tomato, Cajun Remoulade, Panorama Torpedo Roll
Kimchee Reuben
$24.00
House Roasted Corned Beef, Napa Cabbage Kimchee, Swiss Cheese, Thousand Island Dressing, Grilled Rustic Rye Bread
Onion Caramel, Toasted Almonds, Aleppo Pepper, Mint
Shrimp Cocktail
$9.00
Chilled Bay Shimp, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Ahi Tuna Poke
$12.00
Green Onion, Sesame Seeds, Wonton Chips, Spicy Crema
Chipotle Honey Wings
$10.00
Celery, Herbed Ranch Dip
Truffle Parmesan Fries
$8.00
Truffle Oil, Buttermilk Pesto, Parmesan
Chalet Ales
$6
West End Wheat 4.7% ABV
american wheat, low bitterness, hints of lemon & coriander, light & refreshing
Lady of the Lake 4.8% ABV
crisp domestic-style blonde ale with just a hint of hops sneaking in at the end
Sea Serpent IPA 6.0% ABV
hop flavors, aromas without bitterness, 5 hop varieties
Playland Pale Ale 5.7% ABV
west coast style pale ale, cascade hop focus, hints of marin headland redwoods
California Kind 5.1% ABV
cal common style beer, rich caramel flavors, mild bitterness, fruity yeast esters
London Jack 5.6% ABV
english extra special bitter style beer, robust malt, balanced with hops, while still easy drinking
Presidio IPA 6.5% ABV
classic IPA with pronounced hop character
Riptide Red 6.0% ABV
hop flavors + aromas without bitterness, 5 hop varieties
Fleishhacker Stout 5.6% ABV
dark, bold roasted and coffee flavors with a dry finish
Cocktails
$10
Nickel Dime Margarita
100% Agave Tequila, Agave Nectar, Lime
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Espresso, Kahlua, Fresh Espresso
Lavender Lemon Drop
citron vodka, lavender syrup, lemon
Prickly Pear Margarita
tequila, lime juice, prickly pear purée
White Pelican
400 Conejos Joven Mezcal, Lime, Hibiscus, Simple Syrup, Egg White
Lakeside Ginger Cosmo
Vodka, Cranberry, Ginger Syrup, Lime
Glass Wines
Avissi Prosecco, Veneto
Hess Chardonnay, Shirttail Ranches
Conundrum, Red Blend
Raw Bar & Oysters
Seafood Deviled Eggs
$15.00
chef's special selection
Ahi Tuna Crudo
$16.00
sliced raw sushi-grade tuna, compressed asian pear, calabrian chili oil, citrus salt, meyer lemon confit
Seafood Plateau
crab, oysters, prawns, seafood deviled eggs
Half$45.00
Full$69.00
Oysters
Chilled on ice with Mignonette & Cocktail Sauce. Miyagi - Tomales Bay, CA; St Simon - New Brunswick; Prawns - Florida Gulf; Standish Shore- Duxbury, MA; Shigoku- Willapa Bay, WA
(each)$3.50
Half$21.00
Dozen$38.00
Shares
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
$14.00
onion caramel, toasted almonds, aleppo pepper, mint
Mussels & Frites
$16.00
PEI mussels, smoked bacon, onion, pepper, fries
Chipotle-Honey Chicken Wings
$12.00
celery, herbed ranch dip
Buttermilk Fried Calamari
$15.00
lemon, salt & vinegar aïoli
Salmon Croquettes
$16.00
salmon croquettes, cajun remoulade, topped with a green tomato salad tossed in lemon vinaigrette
Includes fries, coleslaw or salad, upgrade to truffle fries +$3. Sandwich Additions (+$3) -cheese: white cheddar, blue or swiss; applewood bacon; avocado; wild mushrooms
Baked to Order Yorkshire Pudding: light, airy batter baked into a golden brown dome. Make It a 3 Course (+$5): Chocolate Torte - dulce de leche gelato, berry sauce. White Chocolate Bread Pudding - white chocolate sauce, dark chocolate pearls, bruleed bananas. Guava Crème Brûlée - passion fruit & mango. Warm Apple Cranberry Crisp - vanilla gelato, salted caramel sauce
The Gondola*
$32.00
a juicy thin 8 oz. slice for the lighter appetite
The Chalet*
$38.00
a hearty 12 oz. portion of juicy, tender beef
The Lake*
$44.00
an extra generous, 16 oz. thick cut of prime beef
Children's Prime Rib*
$28.00
complete with milk, juice or soda
House Salad
Included with Prime Rib. Mixed greens, candied pumpkin seeds, citrus, goat cheese, asian pear, sherry vinaigrette
Mashed or Baked Potato
Included with Prime Rib. Mashed: the all-american favorite, baked: idaho potato, served with butter, sour cream, green on
Entrees
Braised Short Rib
$28.00
boneless beef rib, red wine braised, garlic mashed potatoes, pearl onions, baby carrots
Grand Seafood Linguini
$32.00
gulf shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, clams, salmon, calamari, tomatoes, white wine
Battered Fish & Chips
$23.00
local rock cod, tartar sauce, fries, cole slaw
West Coast Carbonara
$23.00
fettuccine pasta, herbed chicken, english peas, applewood bacon, parmigiano-reggiano cheese
Includes one side & one sauce ~ sherry mushroom sauce, chimichurri or grain mustard demi-glace. Indulge: garlic roasted prawns +$12, maine lobster tail +$20
8oz Filet Mignon
$46.00
10oz Flat Iron
$36.00
12oz New York Strip
$48.00
Fabulous Sides
Warm Sourdough Bread
whipped butter with sea salt & chives
Half Loaf$4.00
Full Loaf$6.00
French Fries
$7.00
kennebec potatoes, fried to perfection
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$9.00
cream & butter
Roasted Mushrooms
$10.00
garlic, turmeric, soy, ginger
Glazed Carrots
$8.00
harissa & black garlic
Market Vegetable
$9.00
the seasons best
*items are served raw or undercooked, or contain or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. **contains nuts or seeds.
The building that today houses the Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill is located on the shore of Lake Merritt which was originally a tidal estuary formed by several creeks. The Lake gets its name from former Oakland Mayor Samuel Merritt who oversaw the damming and clean-up of the estuary in 1868. Funding the project with his own money, Merritt laid the groundwork for the urban sanctuary know today as Lake Merritt.
The Lake was further transformed into a recreational park around the turn of the 20th century when roads and paths were built. In 1925, the Lake got its famed Necklace of Lights.
The core structure that has become the Lake Chalet was constructed in 1909 as a high-pressure salt water pumping station for the Oakland Fire Department. John Galen Howard designed the original concrete building.