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Lake Chalet

Elegant dining room overlooking Lake Merritt. When the weather is warm you can have lunch or happy hour outside on the pier. The food itself (seafood and steaks) is mediocre. The wine list is rather generic, but they do have their own local beer. You can also take a gondola ride around the lake. Online reservations. Space for private parties.

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Address: 1520 Lakeside Dr
Getting there: between 14th and 17th
Hours: Mon-Thu 11AM-8PM, Fri 11AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-8PM
Price: $15-35
Website: thelakechalet.com (opens in a new tab)

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