LAKE CHALET
1520 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA 94612 Directions
Since 2009
Here’s The Deal:
"Lake Chalet is straightforward seafood, this renovated boathouse with a patio offers cocktails & Lake Merritt views. It is housed in a beautifully restored 100-year-old building with 10,000 square feet of indoor dining on their dock and 2,500 square feet of outdoor dining. Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill is one of the top restaurants in Oakland, situated on the beautiful Lake Merritt, offering indoor and outdoor dining on the water. They serve a varied menu of contemporary Californian cuisine with a focus on seafood full of the new take on old favourites and a great raw bar. Their 80-foot-long bar overlooks the lake and provides an excellent meeting point for friends. They offer weekly specials (Taco Tuesday & Happy Hour) and serves daily afternoon drinks. Taste their delicious specials like pan-roasted striped bass and slow-cooked lamb shoulder."
SPECIALTY:
Dungeness Crab Cakes, Fresh Corn Fritters, Miso Glazed King Salmon, Pan-Roasted Local Petrale Sole, Roasted Red Rainbow Trout, Grilled Fish Tacos, Lake Chalet Louie Salad, Roast Mushrooms, Chicken Green Goddess Salad, Shrimp, Gulf Prawns, Seafood Deviled Eggs, Ahi Tuna, Halibut, Buttermilk Fried Calamari, New England Clam Chowder & Classic Caesar
Price: Starts from $7.95
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SCOTT'S SEAFOOD GRILL & BAR
2 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607 Directions
Since 1976
Here’s The Deal:
"Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar upscale eatery, a small chain, combines a large menu of wine and cocktails with the fish-focused fare. It has been the tradition since 1976 when it comes to fresh seafood, professional services and dedication to quality. Scott's is a popular seafood restaurant located in the heart of Jack London Square. They deliver a full-service bar and lounge, lunch, dinner, and a Sunday Jazz Brunch. The restaurant only serves the finest freshly prepared food, with a professional, courteous staff prepared to make your dining experience a memorable one. They have seven Banquet Rooms to choose from. They also offer off-site and kosher catering exclusively. Their public pavilion and Harborview rooms have a beautiful view of the waterfront, perfect for your wedding reception, trade show, and corporate events. They offer discounted valet parking rates with validation."
SPECIALTY:
Atlantic Salmon, Pepper Seared Ahi Tuna, Dungeness Crab Encrusted Swordfish, Housemade Lobster Ravioli, Seafood Saute, Steamed Live Maine Lobster, Fresh Shucked Oysters, Prawn Shrimp Cocktail, Fried Calamari, Scott’s Oyster Rockefeller, Heart of Romaine Salad, Clam Chowder, Chinese Chicken Salad, Castroville Roasted Artichoke
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ROCKIN CRAWFISH
211 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606 Directions
Since 2008
Here’s The Deal:
"Rockin Crawfish provides seafood from Cajun like oysters, crabs and crawfish served in chill digs alongside beer & saketinis. They have a limited menu of drinks with a few Saki options. The tables are lined with white butcher paper, and all you have to do is feed and pick up your shells. The garlic noodles and seafood gumbo are the best sides and are a great appetizer. Rockin Crawfish always have at a fair price, flavourful food, and particularly seafood. They also sell a full line of drinks, including Domestic and Imported Beers. Rockin 'Crawfish boasts a strange hybrid cooking called "Asian Cajun," bred in the ex-pat culture of Vietnam. The focus is on boiled by-the-pound seafood, served with five levels of spiciness in plastic bags. There is a designated parking lot."
SPECIALTY:
Crawfish, Dungeness Crab, Seafood Gumbo, Cajun Chili Cheese and Sweet Potato Fries, Fried Zucchini, Calamari, Deep Fried Oysters, Rockin Rolls, Shrimp Basket, Garlic Noodle, King Crab Legs, Buffalo Wings, Chicken Strips, Clams, Mussels, Corn, Sausages, Rockin Wings, Cajun Fries & Garlic Noodles
Price: Starts from $0.75