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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

4.7
4.7
686 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Neighborhood 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 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)

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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 686 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 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 a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and "amazing cocktails." The service is "friendly and attentive," making it a "great place for brunch, lunch, or dinner." While some find the noise level challenging, the "fun atmosphere" and "great views" of Lake Merritt make it a neighborhood favorite.

686 Reviews
  1. Regina VIP

    London19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Seth

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 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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  3. burny

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 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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  4. Cyd VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 17, 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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  5. Catherine VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 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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  6. Patricia

    San Francisco5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 16, 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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  7. Dore

    San Francisco9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Abby was a wonderful server. We had a great time.

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  8. Sammi Meng

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Scallop risotto, French dip sandwich, and black cod couscous were all awesome! Definitely worth trying. But my fave was the Brussels sprouts!!! They were crunchy with just the right amount of sweetness, vinegar, and that panasan cheese. So good!

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  9. Matthias

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is on point. Mostly enjoy breakfast at this place.

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  10. Linda VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best comfort food in town! The avocado toast was perfect, as was the green salad on the side. My guest loved her crabcakes hollandaise! Service was quick and friendly. A neighborhood gem for sure!!!!!

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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 686 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

576 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    El Embarcadero
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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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