Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

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All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Guest capacity

Up to 500 seated guests

About this venue

In the heart of Oakland, The Lake Chalet boasts an elegant venue, with beautiful views. Resting on the edge of Lake Merritt, The Lake Chalet has exquisite views of the water, the surrounding parks, and the lush rolling hills of California.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Restaurants, Breweries
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

1520 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612

Our event spaces

Sunset Pier

A wedding on a pier? Yes, it's possible and very beautiful. You dream it, we will help you achieve it. Add flowers, don't have flowers...it is all up to you.

Guest capacity

Up to 64 Seated

Up to 80 Standing

Gondola Room

This is a private dining room that can seat between 90 to 120 (depending on how many tables in your floor plan). It has nearly 360-degree views of the lake through its beautiful windows, and after a recent light revamp they've got Chiavari chairs as well!

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Sunset Pier

A wedding on a pier? Yes, it's possible and very beautiful. You dream it, we will help you achieve it. Add flowers, don't have flowers...it is all up to you.

Guest capacity

Up to 64 Seated

Up to 80 Standing

Gondola Room

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Available services that can be provided by Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Event rentals
Event staff
Lighting/Sound
Pet friendly
Service staff
Set up
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

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We have set time frames for events of opening-4pm or 6pm-closing for events. Please see website for restaurant hours. Time frame can be extended for All Day Meeting and other events. See your Event Representative, as additional fees may be charged for extended times & longer set ups.

All events are given a 1-hour grace period for set up. An overtime charge of $250 per 30 minutes, will be applied for beyond the grace period up until midnight. The rate increases after midnight.

Chalet is a full-service restaurant and does not allow outside food or beverage to be brought in. Please note, the menus do change for December and at the start of the year. All menu items are made from scratch and can easily be customized for guest allergies & dietary needs. Plated Menus for Banquets require EXACT entree counts due 10 business days prior your event date.

The bar can be handled however you would like. On average, the Non-Alcoholic items are $4.00 each, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade/Juice are $7.00, Chalet Beers are $8 and Wine by the glass are $12+. Please see website for wine list.

The facility includes existing tables, chairs, flatware, glassware, Black or white table linen & napkins and gift & registration tables. All other items can be brought in by client or outside vendors.

Clients are permitted to utilize their preferred vendors for entertainment, photography, décor, on site coordination, audio visual and specialty rental needs. Any and all sub-contractors arranged by the CLIENT are subject to approval prior to event date. Contact names and numbers are needed on file when guarantee is provided. All DJ's or Entertainers must provide their sound system.

To allow enough time to review the final event order, the menu & event details need to be submitted at least 14 business days prior to your event. ALL EVENT DETAILS NEED TO BE GUARANTEED 10 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT, INCLUDING EXACT ENTRÉE COUNTS FOR PLATED MEALS. Once the guarantee is given, you can increase your menu items, but are not permitted to decrease or change your menu items.

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Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

All-inclusive venue

Guest capacity

About this venue

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Venue setting

Our event spaces

Sunset Pier

Guest capacity

Gondola Room

Guest capacity

Sunset Pier

Sunset Pier

Guest capacity

Gondola Room

Gondola Room

Guest capacity

Available services that can be provided by Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

Services & amenities

Reviews

Frequently asked questions

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IS SET UP & BREAK DOWN INCLUDED?

WHATS THE MENU or CAN I BRING IN MY OWN FOOD?

HOW DOES THE BAR SERVICE WORK?

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