Chalet Basque

Name: Chalet Basque
Address: 405 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA, United States, 94903
Telephone: (415) 479-1070
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1065 Reviews

$31 to $50

Basque

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

The Chalet Basque restaurant is a family style restaurant serving dishes inspired by the Basque regions of France and Spain. Located in San Rafael, California, the owner and proud staff would like to invite you to come join us for our delicious cuisine, full bar and outdoor patio. In keeping with traditional Basque culture, our restaurant has an old school, comfy feel. We serve hearty Basque dishes and make a different fresh soup each day. Dishes such as escargot, frog legs and rack of lamb keep us anchored to our deep Basque and French roots. While our vegetarian plate, and similar dishes, show our influence by Northern California. Join us for a romantic first date, a night out with the guys, a relaxing end to a stressful day at work or a wedding rehearsal and everything in between. Our restaurant is also available for Banquets and parties upon reservation.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Basque, French, Spanish
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:15 pm
Phone number
(415) 479-1070
Website
http://chaletbasquemarin.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Roger Minhondo
Catering
Call or email us to inquire about having us cater. We’d love to be a part of your special event!
Private party facilities
Looking for a place to host your next birthday party, business meeting, holiday party, etc.? We’ve got you covered! We have a basic sample banquet menu available on our website. We can alter the menu to suit your dietary restrictions, budget or anything else. To book a party, please contact us via phone or email. We look forward to working with you!

Location
405 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
Area
San Rafael
Cross Street
Mabry Way
Parking details
Parking Lot Parking. Street parking directly in front of restaurant.
Public transit
Public Transit is located in front of restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soupe du Jour
- BowlUSD 5.00
- TurreneUSD 7.50
French Onion SoupUSD 7.50
Escargots BordelaiseUSD 9.50
Charcuterie PlateUSD 9.00
- With Soup or SaladUSD 13.00
Steamed MusselsUSD 13.00
- With French FriesUSD 15.00
Steamed ClamsUSD 13.00
- With LinguiniUSD 15.50
Poached Artichoke BottomsUSD 13.00
Lemon & Butter or Balsamic Vinaigrette

Les Salades

Shrimp LouieUSD 14.00
SpinachUSD 14.00
Grilled Chicken, Bacon Bits, Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese, Black Olives, Tomatoes & Balsamic Vinaigrette
CaesarUSD 10.00
- Add Bay Shrimp or ChickenUSD 14.00
Chalet BasqueUSD 12.00
Carrots, Mushrooms, Olives, Tomatoes, Beans & Croutons
- Add Bay Shrimp or ChickenUSD 14.00

Entrées

served with soupe du jour or une salade

Basque OmeletUSD 13.50
Ham, Mushrooms, Onions, Basquais Sauce
House OmeletUSD 13.00
Cheese, Onions, Mushroom, Herbs
Duck ConfitUSD 22.00
New York Steak & FriesUSD 19.00
Steak Sandwich & FriesUSD 19.00
Cheeseburger & FriesUSD 15.50
Hamburger & FriesUSD 14.50
Chopped Sirloin SteakUSD 16.00
Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms
Veal PiccataUSD 18.00
Grilled Brochette of Prawns a La ProvençalUSD 16.50
Poulet Chalet BasqueUSD 16.00
Roasted Half Chicken
Grilled Lamb Chops BordelaiseUSD 19.50
Croque MonsieurUSD 14.00
Croque MadameUSD 16.00
Topped with a fried egg
Pâté SandwichUSD 14.00
Frog LegsUSD 17.50
Lemon, Butter & Garlic
Sweetbread, FinancièreUSD 15.00
Port Wine Sauce & Mushrooms
Veal Calf Liver SautéUSD 14.50
Caramelized Onions

What 1,065 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chalet Basque is a charming neighborhood gem known for its "cozy atmosphere" and "excellent service." Patrons rave about the "homey flavors" of dishes like Boeuf Bourguignon and Chicken Cordon Bleu. The outdoor patio offers a delightful dining experience, and the scalloped potatoes are "to die for." Consistency and warmth define this beloved spot.

1,065 Reviews

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Holly
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We hadn’t been since COVID and we’re please to see it was just as good as always.
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Susan
VIP
San Francisco
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was delicious and service was attentive.
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Karen
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My Thanksgiving Turkey dinner tasted good but it was a little odd in that instead of turkey slices with gravy, it was more like a stew with little pieces of turkey in the gravy and I had to keep picking out little pieces of turkey skin. The stuffing tasted good but it was like a dense slice of meatloaf. The cranberry sauce was too sour. The salad and potatoes were uninspired. The service and the ambience were great though.
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Toni
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Delicious! Haven’t been there in years!! But was just as I remember!!
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Dianne
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love our meals and the crew is kind and efficient!!
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Lorrie
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner as always at Chalet Basque! Been going there for years, never disappoints! The bartender Stephen made great drinks and the food and service were wonderful! We love the Chicken Cordon Bleu with the cheese sauce!! Yum!! Soup and Salad is included to round out the great entrees! Patrick and his staff made for an enjoyable evening!!
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LeRoy
San Francisco
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on 23 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My girlfriend and went back and they did a fabulous job on food, service, & atmosphere. We were treated like old friends, I would highly recommend them for a date or a big family event.
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Catharine
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely outdoor patio with a Spanish guitarist/singer. Friendly and attentive wait staff. Excellent menu although the veal one of my party wanted was out. Dinner include a delicious watercress soup and a salad. Prices have gone up a bit I would say average entree $30-35. Good wine list and full bar. Food was well prepared and very good.
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Dana
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been going here since the 60's as a child. Not much has changed - it's as good as it always has been .. consistent over time is a winner. Food was fabulous. Reasonable prices on cocktails and wine. Excellent Cosmo! Duck l'orange was delish! Service absolutely spot on, quick, kind and professional.
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Karen
San Francisco
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is the first time I was disappointed. The entree I wanted was not available. I wish I had known that from the start. I had to look at the menu again and decided on the linguini with chicken. Was just okay, wished I had ordered something else. They seemed to be short handed in staff. Have been there several times and always had a pleasant experience.
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Chalet Basque is rated 4.7 stars by 1065 OpenTable diners.

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405 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903

Additional information

Cross Street
Mabry Way
Area
San Rafael
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:15 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Basque, French, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking Lot Parking. Street parking directly in front of restaurant.
Public transit
Public Transit is located in front of restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Roger Minhondo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://chaletbasquemarin.com/
Phone number
(415) 479-1070
Catering
Call or email us to inquire about having us cater. We’d love to be a part of your special event!
Private party facilities
Looking for a place to host your next birthday party, business meeting, holiday party, etc.? We’ve got you covered! We have a basic sample banquet menu available on our website. We can alter the menu to suit your dietary restrictions, budget or anything else. To book a party, please contact us via phone or email. We look forward to working with you!

Chalet Basque

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Dinner Salad

Spinach

Flan

Hors d'Oeuvres

Soupe du Jour

French Onion SoupUSD 7.50

Escargots BordelaiseUSD 9.50

Charcuterie PlateUSD 9.00

Steamed MusselsUSD 13.00

Steamed ClamsUSD 13.00

Poached Artichoke BottomsUSD 13.00

Les Salades

Shrimp LouieUSD 14.00

SpinachUSD 14.00

CaesarUSD 10.00

Chalet BasqueUSD 12.00

Entrées

Basque OmeletUSD 13.50

House OmeletUSD 13.00

Duck ConfitUSD 22.00

New York Steak & FriesUSD 19.00

Steak Sandwich & FriesUSD 19.00

Cheeseburger & FriesUSD 15.50

Hamburger & FriesUSD 14.50

Chopped Sirloin SteakUSD 16.00

Veal PiccataUSD 18.00

Grilled Brochette of Prawns a La ProvençalUSD 16.50

Poulet Chalet BasqueUSD 16.00

Grilled Lamb Chops BordelaiseUSD 19.50

Croque MonsieurUSD 14.00

Croque MadameUSD 16.00

Pâté SandwichUSD 14.00

Frog LegsUSD 17.50

Sweetbread, FinancièreUSD 15.00

Veal Calf Liver SautéUSD 14.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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