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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

4.7
4.7
655 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
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 10 at 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)

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (510) 922-9582
  • 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
  • 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 655 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Great for brunch

  • East Bay

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and a vibrant ambiance. Known for its friendly service and great location with lake views, it's a favorite for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Highlights include "delicious cocktails," "perfect outdoor seating," and "amazing brunch options."

655 Reviews
  1. Paul

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I really like the food and drinks at the Grand Lake Kitchen on Lake Merritt. And the servers all seemed like good folk. But the service was slow and it didn't seem like there was much communication between them. Specifically - the place didn't seem crowded, but it took a long time to get water and a long time until the server took our order, and then forever for our orders to arrive. And during the wait, a different server came to take our orders which wasn't a great sign. When the food came it was very tasty though.

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  2. Lisa

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The steak was tough with inedible gristle. The gravy on the fries was translucent and made for soggy fries. The risotto with the scallops were tasty but the scallops were tough and overcooked. The Brussels were tasty but served in a cup. It would’ve been better presented on a plate. I really wanted to like this place but I do not think I’ll be returning. The service was excellent and helped elevate the experience.

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  3. Shannon

    San Francisco

    75 reviews

    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this location. Right across from the lake, so maybe a long walk before or after, right? Great lunch. The Brussels sprouts are delicious!

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  4. Pamela

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was fairly empty early on a Saturday night. We were seated at a small table with bad lighting so we asked to move. We decided to share , salad & and fish entree were visually indistinguishable and bland.Had to reorder. Eggplant Parmesan came without utensils. Special “rose” was dark red, icy cold & tasted like watered down red wine. Prices were steep given quality of food. Don’t be fooled by the good reviews.

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  5. Nancy

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Appreciate flexibility with our reservation time, with arrival delayed by traffic congestion

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  6. Jason

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had dinner at Grand Lake kitchen on Saturday night. As always, the food was outstanding and service excellent. We had the king salmon and the mushroom polenta and loved both! Will be back soon

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  7. Annette

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best French toast I’ve ever had. Servers were friendly and kind. Didn’t rush us.

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  8. Steve

    New York City

    240 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    240 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First surprise they have upstairs, which fortunately you can reach via elevator. Ideal for us since one of our party has mobility issues. The floor was initially loud until the loud table left and then it became enjoyable. Very interesting brunch cocktail menu as well as food choices. Amazing doughnuts for dessert. Food and drinks arrived at the same time. Not sure if that was intentional or coincidence. I would have thought,drinks first. Food was warm to hot, so no complaints there. They kept us hydrated with water and coffee. All in all a very enjoyable experience. We will definitely miss return

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  9. Dominique

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is very bad. Was not even busy and the server never came to check on us and basically only came when we waved… after waiting for her! Attention to detail not there.

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  10. Ken

    New York City

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, attentive service, and pleasant outdoor dining, which for us is a must. Definitely will return. Wonderful fish tacos, but everything was excellent.

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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 655 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

576 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

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
  • Phone number
    (510) 922-9582
  • 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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