The Pump House Bar is the magnetic centerpiece of the Lake Chalet with 35 seats at an 80 foot long glistening white marble topped red fronted bar. You will enjoy a wide range of classic, contemporary and signature cocktails, select wines and hand crafted ales brought across the Bay from sister restaurant Beach Chalet. At the center of the Pump House Bar lives our Raw Bar, stocked full of fresh oysters, ceviche and jumbo shrimp. As you enjoy your favorite drink, you can people watch the action on The Dock or gaze at the serene Lake as your backdrop. Watch the sailboats and skullers cruise across the lake and check out all of the Lake Merritt lovers as you witness our entire Dock menu cooked hot to order by our talented team of chefs at the Dock?s Grill.

Escape the ordinary and discover life at the lake.



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"The debut of the Lake Chalet emerging from this historic building on its newly landscaped grounds is certain to become a gigantic hit for Oakland. I just cannot wait to go to the Lake Chalet, nor should you!"
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