The atmosphere was good. The server was excellent, very attentive. The ribs were very good. The chicken fried steak was good, but one end was burnt and covered in gravy. The dish was good but needed a little more spices. Overall will go back and want to try their sushi. read more

Chalet Restaurant & Bar - Rib and chicken fried steak - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lakeside, Arizona

Probably the best food in Lakeside-Pinetop. Excellent service. Varied menu. Highly recommend.

Delicious. Sat 7/16 about 7 pm. 4 ppl. Seafood- scallops and pasta, shrimp and flirting pasta, coconut shrimp and chicken regency pasta. Cheesecake for dessert. Was greeted almost immediately upon entering restaurant by who I think was the manager and then hosted seated us. . Asked where we would be most comfortably seated. Drink order was taken almost immediately. Great pace, salads and bread came out and then our entrees. Drinks were always fully. Waiter ( and other staff- Jeremy the bread guy, and the bussers) was on point (and funny ;) ). We throughly enjoyed the whole experience. Would recommend going, this is now on our must go when in pinetop. . Oh best part- I am really allergic to shellfish AND I didn't get sick- MAJOR A++++ in my book! You could tell the bar had "regulars" in their- however didn't bother us as we were in the dining room. read more

The calamari appetizer was thoroughly cooked but zero flavor, some spice would of made it immensely better. The catfish was perfectly flavored. I would of liked it cooked a bit longer. The clam chowder soup was very good! The bordelaise burger was very good...came with the bottom bun cut in half. Overall, we rate this eating establishment fair good given their prices! read more

First night in pinetop & we wanted to have a great dinner while watching the game. Started w coconut shrimp app & it was very good. Hubbie ordered the top sirloin w baked. He said it was great. I ordered a filet w their famous Gorgonzola sauce. I asked for Med rare minus & it came out raw. So back it went but then it was half well done & half perfect. I ate the perfect half but not the well done half. Bar tender comped a desert for the improperly cooked steak. read more

The food and service are fantastic! Busy place but any and all of the food is worth waiting for! Will eat here every time we come to pine top/lakeside! read more

Excellent! Great Service and GREAT food. We had the Rack of Lamb and it couldn't have been better! The freshly baked bread could have been a bit tastier. This restaurant is on our recommend list! read more

Great sushi! Great atmosphere! Great wait staff! The kids loved the Salisbury steak too and wanted to go back the next day. Will definitely be going back when we're in the pine top/show low area. read more

Great food and service! We were there during the early bird specials and only had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. Wife had liver and onions and I had salmon - both well prepared and delicious. Service was quick and efficient. We plan to go back again before leaving town. read more

Sushi here is THE best on the mountain, we've tried several different types and liked all of them. Favorite entree is the scallops. The servers and staff have always been extremely helpful and just nice! read more

Great Hostess, server and even better food! A must have. Unfortunately we ate it before we remembered to take a picture, oops

Chalet is one of our favorite places to go! I wish they were open on Sunday's, but oh well. The sushi bar is the best, fresh ingredients and great service! The Sunrise Roll is our favorite! read more

Probably the best meal we've had on the mountain this summer. Coconut shrimp is excellent. All 4 of us had different seafood entrees and they were all well prepared. Derrick was an excellent waiter. read more

My family is here on a mini vacay. Based off of reviews we decided to give this place a try. I am struggling to write this review because I don't want to say anything in a negative light. However the food wasn't great. I had ordered the ribs, they were cooked appropriately, but the sauce tasted like ketchup. Not great. Another person in our party ordered the burger and said it was bland. The catfish was way too salty. The portions were very generous and the service way great. I wish I had more positive things to say. read more

Our first time eating here. We ordered the duck and calamari to start. The calamari didn't really look cooked and lacked flavor but was crunchy. I can't really say if it tasted like duck or not but it was crunchy and had a bite from the crushed red pepper flakes. We ordered some sushi rolls and sashimi, not worth the price. The thinnest sashimi I have ever seen. The sushi rolls were small and nothing stood out with flavor. Also, the bread served with dinner was under baked. My son had the full rack of ribs, the bbq sauce was good and over all had good taste. The French fries were crispy and tasty. We did share a piece of the chocolate cheesecake which was amazing! So smooth and creamy with the best chocolate taste. I wish I would have started with that. Our service was fantastic, our server was a young man, sorry I don't remember his name. I only gave 3 stars because the food didn't really stand out enough for the prices and the entire restaurant needs to be updated. The furniture and carpet looks really old. I would definitely go back for the cheesecake but not the sushi. read more

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We had a wonderful experience at the Chalet! Our service was excellent. Danielle was very attentive and provided us with samples of the sauce for the scallops and sea bass. Shawn, the general manager, was very personable and went above and beyond. We had the scallops, sea bass, lamb, and vegetarian pasta. Everyone was very pleased with their dishes. The desserts were also top notch as we tried the chocolate mousse and the rum cake. Would highly recommend this place! read more

Absolutely amazing service, fair prices and cute decor I ordered their "steak of the day" witch was ribeye I was so hungry I forgot to grab a picture, huge juicy steak had a little discoloration on one side of the meat but didn't look "old" , was still a very delicious, will definitely be returning to try their sushi ! read more

Chalet Restaurant & Bar - Beautiful salad with a loaf - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lakeside, Arizona

I went there last night 7/17/22 for my 62 birthday, here is my experience. First, I Moscato which was flat I did not mention this. Then I had a great appetizer, clams and mussels. We had to ask a second time for bread. We were kind of surprised because the place was pretty empty for a Saturday night and some staff were standing around. We were also kind of surprised because, with the prices, we though it would be a more "up scale" place. But many customers were looked like they just got off work from the construction site, some in gym shorts, man buns and dirty sandals. The "manager" was dressed in dirty jeans and t-shirt, needed a shave and looked like he had not showered in a week. My husband ordered a well-done burger and I ordered a seafood with salmon salad. The server said they were out of tuna. My husbands burger was not cooked well so he sent it back. He did not want to replace it because thinking the cook would be upset with it and do something to it. I ate the salad however the salmon was not all the way done. The salmon we cook at home has more flavor. During this whole visit the waitress keep saying No problem and No worries, in a patronizing manor. But it got worse, we received the bill and they charged us for the burger that was sent back with one bite out of it and the burnt onion rings intact. The waitress said that the manager told her to charge us for the burger. We asked for the manager. He came out disheveled in a dirty ball cap, looking like a crackhead version of PigPen. He said he opened the burger himself with his own hands and it was cooked. He shouted at us calling us lairs and proceeded to tell us to leave don't come back and stay home n d we were rude to the waitress. He was yelling in the dinning room and maybe he wanted to send a message to other patrons dont mess with him. I asked the waitress if she wanted constructive criticism she said yes and I told her it would be better if she said "MY pleasure." instead of the negative statements she was using. This establishment needs lessons on Public Relations and Cooking personal hygiene, and improper use of language! read more

It's hard to trust a mountain restaurant with a tropical island photo mural and fish net accessory decor. HOWEVER, the chefs here must be Michelin-rated professionals hiding away on witness protection because the food preparation was flawless. I ordered a steak. My dad had scallops with linguine. And my parents also ordered the escargot -- which I would have said was an entirely sketchy call -- except for the fact that it was served perfectly bubbling hot and my parents said it was delicious. Salads were really predictable and mediocre. The side vegetables I ordered were also but were at least not overcooked. Waitstaff was extraordinarily nice to (and indulgent of) my parents. (I didn't have the nerve to order sushi -- saw a lot of rolls being delivered to a nearby table and everyone there looked quite pleased.) read more

This was first visit, last night. I really don't know why we did not dine here before..guess it is because the parking lot is always so full. Now I know why. Dennis warmly greater us and the wait staff was so busy, but I never felt they did not care...nor could the service have been better. The food was great...wecstarted with the tempura artichoke hearts..amazing! I had fired fish and my wife had the orange rough special. Both were delicious....this is the best of the mountain. Hope to see you there read more

This was our first time here and we were very happy!! The halibut was very slightly over cooked but the flavor more than made up for it. The ribeye was cooked to perfection and the rice pilaf was very good. The best part was the impeccable service!! If you are in the Pinetop-Lakeside area, run, don't walk to this wonderful restaurant. You'll be very glad you did! read more

Do not go to Chalet if you value your health. My husband and I went for our anniversary on August 7. Previously we had gone to other restaurants in town, Pasta House, which we love and Red Devil. Both Pasta House and Red Devil have been following Covid protocol. Unfortunately, it was no place to be found at Chalet. The waiters did wear masks. But that was as far as they went. There were people allowed in without masks. All of the tables were full with no separation. And to top it off, the owner walked around the restaurant visiting with patrons, without a mask. So, be aware, not all restaurants have your best interest at heart. read more

You guys...seriously we had such a good time at this place. We came in with no expectation and left happy as can be. It was my daughter's bday so we went to what many consider the nicest restaurant in Pinetop and we were not disappointed. Friendly staff, friendly patrons...just all around good people. We were supposed to be in Disneyland this week, but due to Covid that didn't happen. We came to the mountains instead. My daughter who is a Disney fanatic said "we are right where we are meant to be." A really good night all around. I highly suggest this restaurant! read more

Had one of the early bird specials last nite. They have about 6 entrees : all $12.99. Available until 6:30. Good food, service and friendly staff. read more

We have been coming the White Mountains for 10 years and passed by the Chalet many times. Recently, we went for dinner. What a great place! My wife can't stop raving about how good the food was, and the waitress Danielle provided the kind of service we have rarely experienced in any establishment. This is a high end dinner house, so don't expect cheap food, but if you want what you pay for, try the Chalet. You won't be disappointed. read more

For the prices. I was hoping for better. First let me say there were a lot of retirees there that were drinking and had apparently forgotten their manners. It was LOUD. Fortunately they did not have music adding to it. To show how many people are up here, we went at opening time on a Tues and it was packed, with people waiting, before we were done with our meal. Go early. Our waitress, Gabby, was new, but gave excellent service for her young age. My wife liked her chicken regency, as did I from a taste. Kinda beef stroganoff meets chicken. We started with the calamari. Good dipping sauce, good breading, but a bit chewy. I had the chicken fried steak because having had it all over the country, I'm always looking for a good one. It almost was. Real mashed potatoes, not instant, home made gravy was very good. Ask for extra! Great breading, but, like the calamari, a bit tough. Not inedible, still tasted good and I didn't leave any, but...almost really good. We took a piece of carrot cake and cheesecake home we both liked. Worth a visit. Maybe it was an off night. We just moved onto our property in the spring, so lots of others to explore. read more

We had dinner at Chalet tonight for my daughters birthday. They didn't disappoint! The service and food were excellent. Our waiter was James and he was very attentive without being underfoot. His cordial, attention to detail made our experience even that much better. We had the special, swordfish, along with scallops and ribs. Everything was just right. So nice to have wonderful choices on the mountain! read more

My wife and I had dinner this evening. I had the fried oyster dinner and crab cake appetizer. My wife had rib eye steak (well done). Both of us were very pleased with the food. The oysters were dipped in a tempura type batter that was good even though my favorite is a corn meal coating. The service was wonderful and sincerely appreciated.. We plan to be back to the Chalet soon.` read more

My girlfriend and I spent quite a bit of time searching out a nice restaurant for her birthday dinner. We chose the Chalet. Typically I prefer food over ambience. However at The Chalet I preferred its ambience over the food. Upon arrival I told our server that this was a special dinner for my girlfriend's birthday. Our server raved about the ribs and when it came time for me to order them she said they were out. We each had a wonderful chicken curry soup that was served lukewarm. My girlfriend ordered the tempura shrimp that she thought was nothing to rave about. I ordered the mussels and clams in a Florentine cream sauce (yum) with toasted bread. It was quite good but would have been an exceptional entree or appetizer had they used pasta instead of toasted bread slices. Server forgot my girlfriend's birthday and she offered her a chocolate molten cake after being reminded her while paying the bill. For her forgetfulness she gave us one of our two desserts on the house that we ordered to go before she gave my girlfriend chocolate cake. I would not go again; however the staff was very friendly. read more

Been here numerous times, usually just for the happy hour but I've had a few menu items and they were tasty! I do love the bar atmosphere and the owner is so friendly! It's a great place to stop after a long day and grab a beer and appetizer! read more

Came here with a friend for sushi, expecting that it wasn't going to be very good in a rural community. The restaurant was busy and plates of steaks and fish and chips went by us looking and smelling delicious. I will probably come back to sample the American menu. However, this review is for the sushi. We ordered several rolls, as a plate of sashimi was mistakenly placed on our table and looked horrible. The pieces were thin and pale, not vibrant and fresh, and they had an old look to them. Our rolls were more of the same. I specifically ordered a roll with eel (unagi) in it because it's my favorite. Upon dissecting the roll, I couldn't find the tiniest shred of eel. I spoke to our waiter about it and he assured me it was there. Another roll we ordered was covered in sweet and sour sauce -- a roll our waiter told us was the reason he now likes sushi! Yikes. In the end, I think the sushi was better at the Chinese buffet up the road. At least there you know you're getting fake crab. read more

WARNING!!! Do not eat here. All in our party we're sick with food poisoning the following day after eating here. Food is not fresh.

Always friendly service and awesome food! The sushi is amazing also.I would highly recommend The Chalet

Was visiting town and stopped by here for a few drinks. Everything was awesome from the service to the food. Good people here. 10/10.

I just left The Birdcage bar. I was told there is $5 admission cost. For real?! The bar wasn't even busy! So fudge that! Definitely lost 2-3 worth of drinks from me. Dang! read more

They warned us it would take an hour for sushi so probably shouldn't order it, but it took an hour for everything, even to get our dinner salad. I only had water and I didn't get a refill in my 6 ounce glass for over 20 minutes, I was dehydrated. The food was good that's why I give two stars. read more

Living in Phoenix, I would give this 3 stars, but for Pinetop, it is 4-5 Stars. The Service was phenomenal and the Menu had a lot of choices. We both ordered Sea Food, it was okay- next time I will go with Beef. The Shrimp cocktail was a lot smaller than we anticipated and nothing special, so I would steer clear. The Atmosphere and Service and choices on the menu are why I will be back. read more

Has a great waiter here and that saves a star for them. If I could give the food negative stars I would. We ordered a few kinds of sushi, and I have never been so let down. We got our sushi and I ate a piece of tuna that almost made me gag. Fresh tuna is one of the best flavors there is, buttery and fatty, while being fresh as well. The tuna at chalet tasted as fishy as any seafood I have ever had. The only way I can properly describe how old it tastes is if you can image a fish market that has been around for 20 years left for 3 months without cleaning or removing their project. You call yourself a sushi restaurant with no quality control...please stop read more

I have to give this place a mixed review. After living in the area for 6 years, my husband and I finally decided it was high time we tried The Chalet. The atmosphere was nice in the restaurant but we ate in the bar, which was nicely appointed. My husband ordered off the early bird menu and got salmon. Although the food was fresh, it was extremely bland and the portion size of the salmon was tiny. I ordered off the menu for Sharky's Sushi Bar and got sashimi along with a California roll and Boston roll. It was FANTASTIC! The portions were huge and incredibly fresh and expertly rolled. Service was great, although my husband got his food way before I did (and I ordered something that doesn't require cooking!!!). I will definitely be back for the delicious and fresh sushi but probably won't try the restaurant food again, especially considering the prices which are some of the highest on the mountain. read more

Chalet Restaurant & Bar - Sharky's California and Boston rolls - yummy!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lakeside, Arizona

Don't go there. Stay home and stay healthy. Under poured drinks. Very low quality meat and fish. Overpriced. Place needs to be cleaned.