Lake Chalet Menu (Update 2025)
Lake Chalet, a New American restaurant located in Oakland, CA, offers an extensive menu with a focus on Breakfast & Brunch and Seafood dishes. The restaurant provides a variety of amenities like Vegan and Vegetarian options, wheelchair accessibility, valet parking, and an outdoor seating area with stunning lake views. Customers have raved about the fantastic food, drinks, and live music, with popular dishes including calamari, Prime Rib Sliders, and Crab + Brie Stuffed Salmon. The ambiance is described as romantic, making it a perfect spot for a date night or a casual outing with friends. The attentive servers and beautiful views of Lake Merritt add to the overall dining experience. Visiting Lake Chalet guarantees a relaxing and enjoyable meal with outstanding service.
Brunch
Oysters
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
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
Shaved Romaine, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon
Seafood Deviled Eggs
Chef's Special Selection
Shrimp Ceviche
Chile + Cucumber Salsa, Spicy Aioli, Tortilla
Ahi Tuna Poke
Apple, Pinenuts, Truffle Ponzu, Crispy Wonton
Seafood Plateau
Crab, Oysters, Prawns, Deviled Eggs
Lemon Ricotta Beignets
Seasonal Berry Cardomom Jam, Honey, Almonds
Avocado Toast
Poached Egg, Aleppo Pepper, Marinated Tomatoes, Little Salad
Mussels & Frites
Salt Springs Mussels, Bacon, Onion, Fries
Cajun Style Salmon Croquettes
Cajun Remoullade and Green Tomoato Salad, Frizee
Buttermilk Fried Calamari
Lemon, Artichoke Hearts, Salt & Vinegar Aioli
Chipotle-Honey Chicken Wings
Celery, Herbed Ranch Dip
Brussels Sprouts
Onion Caramel, Toasted Almonds, Aleppo Pepper, Mint
Crab & Artichoke Heart Dip
Dungeness Crab, Artichoke Hearts, House Pickled Jalepenos, Grana Pandano
Pacific Chowder
Cherrystone Clams, Smoked Bacon
Lake Chalet Louie
Romaine Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato, Cucumber, Fine Herbs, House Louis Dressing
Sesame Seared Ahi Bowl
marinated baby beets, watermelon radish, brown jasmine rice, pickled maitake mushrooms, miso glazed baby carrots, avocado hummus, wonton chips, sweet and bitter greens, citrus tahini dressing
Classic Caesar
Croutons, Garlic Anchovy Dressing, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Boquerones
Crab Cake Benedict
Dungeness Crab, English Muffin, Hollandaise, Hash Cake, Little Salad
Chalet Eggs Benedict
Applewood Ham, English Muffins, Hollandaise, Hash Cake, Little Salad
Lake Merrit Breakfast
Two Eggs, Hash Cakes, Choice of Breakfast Meats or Fruit, Sourdough Toast
Smoked Salmon Toast
Arugula, Fennel, Red Onion, Capers, Whipped Goat Cheese, Sourdough
Mushroom Spinach Omelet
Gruyere, Chives, Marinated Tomatoes, Little Salad, Grilled Sourdough
Creole Shrimp Omelet
Creole Spiced Bay Shrimp, Tasso Ham, Braised Greens, Red Bell Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, Hollandaise Sauce, Little Salad, Grilled Sourdough
Steak & Eggs
Flatiron Marinated Steak, Braised Greens, Hash Cakes, Chimmichurri
Corned Beef Hash
Potato, Bell Peppers, Onions, Poached Eggs, Sourdough Toast
Banana Fosters French Toast
Carmelized Bananas & Walnuts, Applewood Bacon, Mascarpone
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Local Rock Cod, Tartar Sauce, Fries, Coleslaw
Chef Ray's Gumbo
Andouille Sausage, Chicken, Shrimp, Creole Style, Jasmine Rice
Roasted Mary's Half Chicken
Mojo Marinated, Haricot Verts, Purple Sweet Potatos, Aji Verde
Blackened Fish Tacos
Flour Tortillas, Pineapple & Mango Relish, Smashed Avocado, Ajillo Crema
Grand Seafood Linguini Provencal
Gulf Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Clams, Salmon, Calamari, Tomatoes
Crab + Brie Stuffed Salmon
Stuffed with Crab, Brie and Artichoke. Lyonnaise Potato, Lemon Butter Sauce
Steak Frites
oz Creekstone Flat Iron, Garlic Greens, Chimichurri, French Fries
Maine Lobster & Shrimp Roll
Chilled Steamed Lobster, Shrimp, Tarragon Aioli, Malt Vinegar Slaw
Local Petrale Sole Po' Boy
Lettuce, Tomato, Cajun Remoulade, Panorama Torpedo Roll
Kimchee Reuben
House Roasted Corned Beef, Napa Cabbage Kimchee, Swiss Cheese, Thousand Island Dressing, Grilled Rustic Rye Bread
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk Brined Crispy Chicken Breast, Jalapeno Slaw, Spicy Aioli
Boathouse Burger
Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Horseradish Aioli
Four Cheese Truffle Mac & Cheese
Topped with Bread Crumbs
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Truffle Oil, Pesto Aioli, Parmesan
Side Of Hollandaise Sauce
Chicken Apple Sausage Or Applewood Ham
Applewood Bacon
Grilled Sourdough Toast, Butter & Jam
Chipotle Chicken
Chipotle Rubbed Mary's Chicken, Tomatillo Salsa, Cilantro & Onions
Blackened Local Rockcod
Pineapple Mango Relish, Smashed Avocado, Ajillo Crema
Tequila Ancho Carne Asada
Tequila Ancho Chile Marinated Steak, Salsa Roja, Cilantro & Onions
Summer Veggie
Seasonal Vegetables, Braised Greens, Onions, Peppers & Tomatillo Salsa
Chilled Miyagis
Huevos Diablos
Spicy Deviled Eggs, Cilantro, Jalapeno
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Onion Caramel, Toasted Almonds, Aleppo Pepper, Mint
Shrimp Ceviche
Tequila Infused Shrimp, Spicy Crema, Tortilla Chips
Chipotle Honey Wings
Celery, Herbed Ranch Dip
Guacamole & Chips
Fresh Avocado, Warm Tortilla Chips
Nickle-Dime Margarita
Milagro Blanco Tequila, Agave, Lime, Chili Salt
Merritt Bluebird
Blue Curacao Margarita
Red Fox Sparrow
Strawberry Margarita
Townsend's Warbler
Prickly Pear Margarita
Black-Crowned Heron Paloma
Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Soda, Reposado Tequila, Lime
White Pelican
Conejos Mezcal, Lime, Hibiscus, Simple Syrup, Egg White
Lady Of The Lake .% ABV
crisp domestic-style blonde ale with just a hint of hops sneaking in at the end
Regatta Red .% ABV
Toasty Red Ale, Caramel Maltiness And A Mild Hop Bitterness
Hess Chardonnay
Shirttail Ranches
Caymus Cunundrum Red Blend
Zinfandel, Petite Sirah & Cabernet Sauvignon
Taco Tuesday
Beverages
Bloody Mary
Chili Infused Vodka, Secret Chalet Bloody Mix, All The Fixings
Peach Bellini Royale
Peach Liqueur, Cognac, Peach Puree, Sparkling
Nickel Dime Margarita
Milagro Blanco, Agave, Lime, Chilie Salt
The Blazin' Cadillac
Milagro Reposado Tequila, Jalapeno, Cucumber, Grand Marnier, Lime, Agave, Salt
Gondolier
Malfy Grapefruit Gin, Aperol, Elderflower, Lemon & Greapefruit Juice, Egg White
White Pelican
Conejos Joven Mezcal, Lime, Hibiscus, Agave Syrup, Egg White
Whiskey Peach Smash
Jack Daniels Bonded Sour Mash, Peach Cordial, Lemon Juice. Topped with Prosecco
Lavender Lemon Drop
Sorento Lemon Vodka, Lavender Syrup, Fresh Lemon, Sugar
Gold Point
Dewers Scotch, Antica Vermouth, Luxardo Marachino, Absinthe, Luxardo Cherries
Paper Plane
Bulleit Rye, Aperol, Montenegro Amaro, Lemon
Espresso Martini
Ketel One Vodka, Kahlua, Espresso
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Avissi Prosecco, Club Soda, Orange Slice
Lily Spritz
Lilet Blanc, Mirabelle Rose, Tonic
Negroni Spritz
Broker's Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Avissi Prosecco
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower Liqueur, Avissi Prosecco, Lemon, Mint
Frozen Mango Margarita
Milagro Silver, mango puree, lime
Lavender Lemon Freeze
Lemon Vodka, house made lavender syrup, lemon
Frozen Pina Colada
Silver Rum, Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice
Virgin Merritt Gimlet
Non Alcoholic Beverage - Basil, Cucumber, Elderflower Syrup And Soda Water
Pineapple Ginger Beer
Non Alcoholic Beverage - Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Ginger Syrup, Tonic Water
Erdinger
Non Alcoholic Beer - Bottle Light, Fruity, Aromatic Hoppy Notes
Guava-Strawberry Lemonade
Guava Juice, Strawberries, Freshly Squeezed Lemonade
Lady Of The Lake .% ABV
Crisp Domestic-Style Blonde Ale With Just A Hint Of Hops Sneaking In At The End
California Kind .% ABV
Cal Common Style Beer, Rich Caramel Flavors, Mild Bitterness, Fruity Yeast Esters
Twin Peaks Double IPA .% ABV
Cold Fermented; Double Dry Hopped. Brewed With Rice, Fermented With Lager Yeast
Presidio IPA .% ABV
Classic IPA With Pronounced Hop Character
West End Wheat .% ABV
A Light, Low Bitterness Belgian Style Witbier Flavored With Sweet And Bitter Orange Peel To Accentuate The Expressive Fruity Yeast Notes
Playland Pale Ale .% ABV
American Style, Balances Malty Caramel Notes And Lemony Citrus-Forward Hops
Regatta Red .% ABV
Toasty Red Ale, Caramel Maltiness And A Mild Hop Bitterness
Black Lager .% ABV
Crisp Body, Roasted Malts, Notes Of Chocolate/Coffee, Remains Light On The Pallette
Brut Rose - Schramsberg Mirabelle - Northern California
Prosecco - Avissi - Extra Dry - Italy
Sparkling - Piper Sonoma - Brut - Sonoma
Pinot Grigio - Terra D'Oro - Clarksburg
Sauvignon Blanc - Jules Taylor - Marlorough NZ
Sauvignon Blanc - Dry Creek - Sonoma
Sauvignon Blanc - Whitehall Lane - Rutherford, Napa Valley
Chardonnay - Hess - Napa Valley
Chardonnay - Rombauer - Carneros
Rose - Hampton Water - Languedoc-Roussillon France
Pinot Noir - Bishop's Peak - San Luis Obispo
Pinot Noir - Bloodroot - Sonoma Region
Merlot - Rodney Strong - Sonoma
Cabernet Sauvignon - Justin - Paso Robles
Cabernet Sauvignon - Whitehall Lane "Rassi" - Sonoma
Zinfandel - Artezin 'Old Vine' - Mendocino
Ca Red Blend - Orin Swift - Abstract - California
Grenache, Petite Sirrah, Syrah Blend
Diet Coke, Sprite
no refills
Bottle Mexican Coke
Ginger Beer
Acqua Panna Still
San Pellegrino Sparkling
Unsweetened Black Iced Tea
Oakland Peerless Coffee "Balthazar Blend"
Latte/Cappuccino
Espresso
Hot Tea
Seafood Plateau
Crab, Oysters, Prawns, Deviled Eggs
Seafood Deviled Eggs
Chef's Special Selection
Shrimp Ceviche
Chile + Cucumber Salsa, Spicy Aioli, Tortilla
Ahi Tuna Poke
Apple, Pinenuts, Truffle Ponzu, Crispy Wonton
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
Shaved Romaine, Cocktail and Lemon
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
Mussels & Frites
Salt Springs Mussels, Bacon, Onion, Fries
Cajun Style Salmon Croquettes
Creole Remoulade, Green Tomato Salad, Frizee
Buttermilk Fried Calamari
Lemon, Artichoke Hearts, Salt & Vinegar Aioli
Chipotle-Honey Chicken Wings
Celery, Herbed Ranch Dip
Carolina Style Pork Ribs
Bread & Butter Pickled Vegetables
Herby Avocado & Chickpea Hummus
Roasted Delta Corn, Pepitas, Grilled Pita Bread
Brussels Sprouts
Onion Caramel, Toasted Almonds, Aleppo Pepper, Mint
Crab & Artichoke Heart Dip
Dungeness Crab, Artichoke Hearts, House Pickled Jalepenos, Grana Pandano
Pacific Chowder
Cherrystone Clams, Smoked Bacon
Sesame Seared Ahi Bowl
marinated baby beets, watermelon radish, brown jasmine rice, pickled maitake mushrooms, miso glazed baby carrots, avocado hummus, wonton chips, sweet and bitter greens, citrus tahini dressing
Classic Caesar
Croutons, Garlic Anchovy Dressing, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Boquerones
Local Petrale Sole Po' Boy
Lettuce, Tomato, Cajun Remoulade, Panorama Torpedo Roll
Kimchee Reuben
House Roasted Corned Beef, Napa Cabbage Kimchee, Swiss Cheese, Thousand Island Dressing, Grilled Rustic Rye Bread
Maine Lobster & Shrimp Roll
Chilled Steamed Lobster, Shrimp, Tarragon Aioli, Malt Vinegar Slaw
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk Brined Crispy Chicken Breast, Jalapeno Slaw, Spicy Aioli
Boathouse Burger
Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Horseradish Aioli
Local Petrale Sole Piccata
Parmesan Crusted Sole, Lemon Butter Sauce, Capers, Lemon Zest, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus
Garlic Butter Roasted Dungeness Crab
Yukon Gold Potatoes, Corn On the Cobb
Crab + Brie Stuffed Salmon
Stuffed with Crab, Brie & Artichoke, Lyonnaise Potato, Lemon Butter Sauce
Chef Ray's Gumbo
Andouille Sausage, Chicken, Shrimp, Creole Style, Jasmine Rice
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Local Rock Cod, Tartar Sauce, Fries, Coleslaw
Blackened Fish Tacos
Flour Tortillas, Pineapple & Mango Relish, Smashed Avocado, Ajillo Crema
Grand Seafood Linguini Provencal
Gulf Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Clams, Salmon, Calamari, Tomatoes
Chicken And Spring Pea Carbonara
Snap Peas, Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus, Bucatini, Bacon Cream Sauce, Parmesan Cheese
Steak Frites
oz Creekstone Flat Iron, Garlic Greens, Chimichurri, French Fries
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Mashed Yukon Potatoes, Heirloom Carrots, Red Wine Sauce
Surf & Turf
Petite Black Angus Filet, Garlic Scampi Prawns, Grilled Asparagus
Roasted Mary's Half Chicken
Mojo Marinaded, Haricot Verts, Purple Sweets Potatoes, Aji Verde
Filet Mignon
oz Black Angus, Truffle Mac + Cheese, Market Vegetable, Maitre 'D Butter
Warm Sourdough Bread
Whole Loaf, Whipped Butter, Sea Salt & Chives
Four Cheese Truffle Mac & Cheese
Topped with Bread Crumbs
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Cream & Butter
Roasted Mushrooms
White Wine, Garlic, Herbs
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Truffle Oil, Pesto Aioli, Parmesan
Seasonal Vegetables
The Seasons Freshest Selection
Braised Swiss Chard
Garlic, White Wine, Butter
All Day Menu
Happy Hour Menu
The Prime Time
Sliced Prime Roast Beef, Caramelized Onion, Horseradish Cream
The Cow
Ground Chuck Burger, Bacon Jam, Cheddar, Fried Shallots, Garlic Aioli
The Fish
Blackened Salmon, Avocado Relish, Lemon Aioli
The Bird
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Jalapeno Slaw, Chipotle Aioli
The Tangy & Tasty
Kimchee Reuben
Marin Miyagi / Tomales Bay
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Onion Caramel, Toasted Almonds, Aleppo Pepper, Mint
Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled Bay Shimp, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Ahi Tuna Poke
Green Onion, Sesame Seeds, Wonton Chips, Spicy Crema
Chipotle Honey Wings
Celery, Herbed Ranch Dip
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Truffle Oil, Buttermilk Pesto, Parmesan
Lady Of The Lake .% ABV
+$ Take Home a Lady of the Lake Glass. Crisp Domestic-Style Blonde Ale With Just A Hint Of Hops Sneaking In At The End
California Kind .% ABV
Cal Common Style Beer, Rich Caramel Flavors, Mild Bitterness, Fruity Yeast Esters
Twin Peaks Double IPA .% ABV
Cal Common Style Beer, Rich Caramel Flavors, Mild Bitterness, Fruity Yeast Esters
Presidio IPA .% ABV
Classic IPA With Pronounced Hop Character
West End Wheat .% ABV
A Light, Low Bitterness Belgian Style Witbier Flavored With Sweet And Bitter Orange Peel To Accentuate The Expressive Fruity Yeast Notes
Playland Pale Ale .% ABV
West Coast Style Pale Ale, Cascade Hop Focus, Hints Of Marin Headland Redwoods
Regatta Red .% ABV
Toasty Red Ale, Caramel Maltiness and a Mild Hop Bitterness
Black Lager .% ABV
Crisp Body, Roasted Malts, Notes Of Chocolate/ Coffee, Remains Light On The Pallette
Nickel Dime Margarita
% 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 puree
White Pelican
Conejos Joven Mezcal, Lime, Hibiscus, Simple Syrup, Egg White
Lakeside Ginger Cosmo
Vodka, Cranberry, Ginger Syrup, Lime
Avissi Prosecco, Veneto
Hess Chardonnay, Shirttail Ranches
Conundrum, Red Blend
Seafood Deviled Eggs
chef's special selection
Ahi Tuna Crudo
sliced raw sushi-grade tuna, compressed asian pear, calabrian chili oil, citrus salt, meyer lemon confit
Seafood Plateau
crab, oysters, prawns, seafood deviled eggs
Oysters & Prawns
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
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
onion caramel, toasted almonds, aleppo pepper, mint
Mussels & Frites
PEI mussels, smoked bacon, onion, pepper, fries
Chipotle-Honey Chicken Wings
celery, herbed ranch dip
Buttermilk Fried Calamari
lemon, salt & vinegar aioli
Salmon Croquettes
salmon croquettes, cajun remoulade, topped with a green tomato salad tossed in lemon vinaigrette
Crab & Shrimp Cakes
saffron aioli, fennel slaw
Hoisin-Plum BBQ Pork Ribs
housemade hoisin ginger plum sauce
Truffle Parmesan Fries
truffle oil, kennebec potato, buttermilk pesto, parmesan
Pacific Chowder
manila clams, smoked bacon, oyster crackers
Lake Chalet Crab Louie
dungeness crab, garden lettuces, lemon vinaigrette, citrus, tomato, avocado, boiled egg, louie dressing
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
blackened seared rare, field greens, asian slaw, soy vinaigrette, cilantro
Classic Caesar
romaine lettuce, croutons garlic anchovy dressing, shaved parmigiano-reggiano
Maine Lobster & Shrimp Roll
chilled steamed lobster, shrimp, butter lettuce, tarragon aioli, malt vinegar slaw
Boathouse Burger
custom beef blend, butter lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, horseradish aioli
The Gondola
a juicy thin oz. slice for the lighter appetite
The Chalet
a hearty oz. portion of juicy, tender beef
The Lake
an extra generous, oz. thick cut of prime beef
Children's Prime Rib
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
Braised Short Rib
boneless beef rib, red wine braised, garlic mashed potatoes, pearl onions, baby carrots
Grand Seafood Linguini
gulf shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, clams, salmon, calamari, tomatoes, white wine
Battered Fish & Chips
local rock cod, tartar sauce, fries, cole slaw
West Coast Carbonara
fettuccine pasta, herbed chicken, english peas, applewood bacon, parmigiano-reggiano cheese
Bourbon Glazed King Salmon
brussels sprouts, confit purple potatoes, cashew relish, yuzu butter sauce
Vegan Farro Risotto
wild mushrooms, market vegetables, olive oil, garlic, herbs
oz Filet Mignon
oz Flat Iron
oz New York Strip
Warm Sourdough Bread
whipped butter with sea salt & chives
French Fries
kennebec potatoes, fried to perfection
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
cream & butter
Roasted Mushrooms
garlic, turmeric, soy, ginger
Glazed Carrots
harissa & black garlic
Market Vegetable
the seasons best