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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

4.7
4.7
692 Reviews
$30 and under
American
576 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Healthy
May and David Wasem's flagship location Grand Lake Kitchen location offers American classics and warm hospitality. An all-day cafe specializing in brunch and dinner! Maximum party size for regular reservations is 8 at Lake Merritt and 15at the Dimond location.

Grand Lake Kitchen at Lake Merritt has a full bar, bustling dining room, outdoor patio, take-out counter, and The Bubble Room (private dining)

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please visit grandlakekitchen.com and select the Catering tab for more info<br /><br />If you are interested having Grand Lake Kitchen provide food and or staff your large scale event (40+ guests and professional private event space), please fill out the information below and our Private Events Manager will get back to you asap to customize an event!
  • Private party facilities
    GLK Lake Merritt is home to The Bubble Room. A private dining room on the mezzanine level, overlooking the main dining room. Minimum party size: 12. Maximum seated: 18, standing reception: 24Set menus and food and beverage minimum purchases applyPlease visit grandlakekitchen.com and select the Private Events tab for more info
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Cross Street
    El Embarcadero
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking along Grand Avenue and a paid parking lot at the corner of Grand and Euclid. Please allow extra time for parking as our neighborhood is very popular!
  • Public transit
    12, 57, NL
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour - Weekdays from 3pm-6pm

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Enjoy a weekeday afternoon with friends, someone special, or even on your own. GLK offers a friendly bar, open patio with a view of Lake Merritt, and a cozy interior. Weekday happy hour specials include discounted cocktails, beer, mocktails, wine and food! Mimosas, aperol spritz, local beer, crispy brussels sprouts, seasonal deli salads, and more. Monday-Friday from 3pm-6pm. See you then!

    Happy Hour - Weekdays from 3pm-6pm photo

What 692 people are saying

Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Great for brunch

  • East Bay

    Great for brunch

  • East Bay

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt offers "fabulous food" and "excellent service" in a lively atmosphere. Diners rave about their "amazing donuts" and "perfect avocado toast." Outdoor seating with views of Lake Merritt is a highlight, though noise levels can be high. Reservations are recommended as it gets busy.

692 Reviews
  1. Nick

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and service every time we come to eat here!

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  2. Dzi

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was great! The food was delicious and I love your restaurant!

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  3. Michael

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great brunch today, Hank's plate and a slice of french toast with fruit. Everything on plate was perfect.

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  4. Regina VIP

    London19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great though both our omelettes were not very hot. Potatoes were, as always, amazing.

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  5. Seth

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved it. Excellent food. It’s good every time I go and those donuts are not to be missed.

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  6. Denise

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose to eat outside it was a lovely sunny day. We met @11am just the right ambience . It worked out perfect the food was fine and service was fine 

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  7. burny

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food… the best. And fabulous service Highly recommended.

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  8. Cyd VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was disappointing… didn’t live up to reviews I’ve read. Won’t be going back

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  9. Catherine VIP

    San Francisco22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A fantastic find in Oakland near Lake Merritt. The food was excellent and the service was attentive. The tables & chairs were not very comfortable but adequate for breakfast and lunch.

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  10. Patricia

    San Francisco5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I made a reservation 3 days prior and arrived on time for our indoors reservation, only to be told that they were full with "reservations". I reminded them that one of those tables should have been reserved for us. The only option was outdoors wasn't an option for one in my party who has a disability, we needed to find another place within walking distance on a busy Saturday night. I've been to GLK many times and have enjoyed the food and the service. This time the restaurant should have at least offered a substantial discount for us to return another time. Their disregard at our inconvenience makes returning less likely.

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FAQs

Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 922-9582.

Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt is rated 4.7 stars by 692 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

576 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    El Embarcadero
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking along Grand Avenue and a paid parking lot at the corner of Grand and Euclid. Please allow extra time for parking as our neighborhood is very popular!
  • Public transit
    12, 57, NL
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please visit grandlakekitchen.com and select the Catering tab for more info<br /><br />If you are interested having Grand Lake Kitchen provide food and or staff your large scale event (40+ guests and professional private event space), please fill out the information below and our Private Events Manager will get back to you asap to customize an event!
  • Private party facilities
    GLK Lake Merritt is home to The Bubble Room. A private dining room on the mezzanine level, overlooking the main dining room. Minimum party size: 12. Maximum seated: 18, standing reception: 24Set menus and food and beverage minimum purchases applyPlease visit grandlakekitchen.com and select the Private Events tab for more info
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