We intended to go to the Beach Chalet upstairs to order mussels, but we got too excited when we arrived and headed straight for the host stand downstairs to get a table. THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT RESTAURANTS. Very confusing. Now that you know... moving on... We snagged two seats at the bar in about 15 minutes during a busy August afternoon, and our bartender was hospitable and educated us about the two restaurants and then suggested the fish &chips and oysters. The fish and chips were excellent, but the coleslaw sucked, it was too soggy, and they piled too much on, and it had zero crunch. I was disappointed because I love slaw. The oysters were also just okay, unremarkable. Additionally, they have RED ALE! It's so hard to find red ale, so I felt like I hit the jackpot when I found out they had it. It's my favorite and only beer I'll drink at bars. We even got a growler to go :) It was the best. It's expensive, lots of tourists, families, and solo diners. For a beautiful restaurant on the water, it lacked character in its ambiance. I can't put my finger on it; it just didn't strike me as a unique restaurant, even though the inside felt like you were in a greenhouse. It has a lot of potential but gave me basic country club vibes. read more

Park Chalet - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was the perfect day for the Park Chalet. I felt like I wanted to try their margarita but it was such a weak disappointing drink ;(. Not sure why? I decided not to order a drink from downstairs anymore. I got to say that the upstairs bartenders seem to be older and way more experienced and never EVER disappointed me in the seek for the perfect drink. read more

The atmosphere is casual - but prices reflect the area for sure. Good sized portions of excellent food. Good wait staff - friendly and approachable and efficient. The fact that pups are allowed is awesome - but their owners are often inconsiderate which isn't. Beach Chalet has the views....but I think Park Chalet has a better menu. read more

We came here over Father's Day weekend on Saturday. There was no wait at all but the place was packed. They had a live piano player, very relaxing, and we ordered a few drinks. She got the shrimp and crab cakes, I got the salmon and sourdough, and we both got the seafood chowder. Everything was excellent. I prefer New England chowder but there's was homie and delicious. After our meal we went downstairs to the bar where we had a another drink and 2 oysters. I got the sea serpent IpA and their Pale Ale (which was EXCELLENT). If you're a pale ale fan, you gotta try it. Also, if you can snatch a window seat, the view is so relaxing. read more

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Tasty well presented food! Good portions too. Loved the glass greenhouse setting, really beautiful ambiance and so close to ocean beach. Saffron seafood risotto was yummy, had mussels, juicy shrimp, clams. Didn't detect any saffron fragrance but still yummy. The base rice was well cooked. Roasted/fried Brussels sprouts were indeed very delicious for appetizers. Truffle fries were crispy and piping hot so loved them. The tiramisu was surprisingly boozy, layered well, soft and delicious too. Servers were very efficient and careful, checking multiple times if people needed anything (came with a large group) so everyone got everything they wanted really quickly. Fast service considering the amount of food they had to prep in a short amount of time. read more

Park Chalet - Tiramisu fluffy and good - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We have been lucky enough to visit the park chalet a few times. I would definately make a stop if you are in the area. The food and drink offerings are great. My family of 5 is always happy to visit. Eggs Benedict and lobster Mac n cheese are always great options. They have friendly staff, outdoor space and welcome pets! See you soon! read more

good food and great sunshine! the servers are spread a bit thin. Told her we were ready for the bill, waited 15 minutes, and had to get up to pay because we had places to be. read more

Park Chalet - Crispy Brussels Sprouts* - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

F these people. They rude as hell. Empty patio, empty tables, buy a beer and waiting to be seated and they tell tell you not to sit at the tables while waiting b/c they're reserved. Bad attitudes and rude ass staff. Nobody sitting at the outdoor tables but you can't sit there. read more

Good service, beautiful place but I don't like my salmon and expresó martini. Price is good too but extra charge

My family and I went to this place. We are very disappointed because last Sunday we ordered 2 salmos and the salmon was smelling bad and very sticky. My kids wanted to go back to this place again and we ordered pasta, butter, and mac & cheese and the cheese was moldy and green. This restaurant has a serious problem, the chef is not doing what needs to be done, and it's unhealthy. read more

Park Chalet is an institution in San Francisco and is a must visit. The views on the Great Highway are second to none. I appreciate them sourcing local ingredients and offering plant based food. The entire service staff that our party of two interacted with are friendly, attentive and extremely accommodating. Rossellin greeted us better than most restaurant concierges. Atticus and Lailah were the ones we interacted with the most. Their ranking along with all the others we observed are ranked in the top 5%. read more

Could be the worst service ever. The menu item I ordered was tasteless! Took more than 10 minutes to get any attention and more than 20 minutes for anyone to ask me for a new order. The manager was rude and dismissive. As someone who frequented this restaurant in the past and this meal ($200+ lunch for 4 w only 3 mains read more

We just had our wedding reception at Park Chalet last month in November. While it was during a bomb cyclone, we couldn't be happier with how the party turned out. Chris, our event coordinator, and the day of manager and staff did such an amazing job taking care of us and our guests. They accommodated our cocktail style layout and made sure our vendors were set up smoothly. One of the staff members even made sure myself and my partner had a plate of food as they saw us running around the party. All the food was delicious and presentation was A+! They even looked after our pup who was free to roam around in his "tux". We could not have asked for a better experience and felt very lucky rain and all. Thank you again Chris and the entire Park Chalet staff. read more

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The service was amazing. We had a private event that was booked out for 3 hours. The food came out in such a timely manner. I really liked their clam chowder, fries and alfajores dulce de leche dessert. Apparently they've been here for 30 years or so!! Amazing view ~ read more

I was 10/10 shocked. I had no idea that I would be sitting in, basically a park. I've been to Beach Chalet and thought they were the same and I would be sitting inside but it is what it is. Good thing the weather was uncharacteristically amazing. The Lobster Mac and Cheese: delicious. As expected, amazing. Great mac and cheese to lobster ratio. Garlic fries: garlicky and frie-y. The fries were a little soggy, mostly those under the garlic, soaked up in all the delicious juices. There were tasty nonetheless. French Toast: it's good! As good as restaurant french toast is, this was it. Overall, it was good. Nothing stood out, probably because I was thrown off by being seated outside. And don't let me confuse you, everyone else knew. I was the only one who didn't. Don't be a Naomi. Expect to eat outside. read more

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Nice setting along the Great Highway and on the border of Golden Gate Park. The building holds both the Park Chalet (outside seating) and the Beach Chalet (upstairs and indoor seating). Menus are different so check them both out before deciding. Beach Chalet has a view of the ocean; Park Chalet has a beautiful outdoor area with grass and trees. We decided on Park Chalet since the weather was amazing. Service was very quick (although it was a Monday afternoon). We ordered two types of burger -- and both were huge and fabulous. Juicy, tasty, filling... All you could ask for. We washed it all down with a couple of enjoyable beers. Definitely a nice location to have a meal! read more

Park Chalet - Park Paradise Burger w/ Truffle Fries - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Definitely a very pleasant brunch experience and I enjoyed having the option to sit either inside or outside. The staff were attentive and the service was quick, even on a Sunday morning. The prices for cocktails were very reasonable for the area, which was great to see! Only taking away a star because I would have liked to see more breakfast options on the menu, but I absolutely still recommend dining here for an upscale experience with reasonable prices. read more

Park Chalet - Smoked Salmon Benedict - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

The bartender Carlos is the BOMB! One of the nicest guys in the world. Took EXCELLENT care of us and made some INCREDIBLE drinks! Ps. My phone was dead and he found a charger for me and took great care of us. I thought service like this was long gone in SF hope springs eternal. If you're vacationing or a local you MUST visit Carlos! read more

Park Chalet - BEST bar in SF! - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

A short while ago, I visited this restaurant and had their chicken basket. It was the worst; it was dry, hard to chew, and gave a new meaning to the phrase 'rubber chicken'. Last Sunday, December 22, 2025, our family once again visited The Park Chalet Restaurant, taking our grandkids to meet with Santa. The food, once again, was a total disappointment. The chicken sandwich was totally dry and hard to chew. Someone else had the tuna melt sandwich, but the bread was totally soggy and unpleasant to eat. This restaurant is OFF our radar and will not return. I do not recommend The Park Chalet. read more

Great ambiance, service, and location. We came on a Sunday evening and there was no wait and it wasn't too busy, but enough people where it wasn't lonely either. Food was good, portions were reasonable, live music, and a great view. The building does seem like it's been there a while and can use a refresher. The elevator smells like old oranges and they have their glasses of water already filled up near the bar, which made my girl feel a bit creeped out, as they are open and exposed and just sitting there throughout the evening. We had clam chowder, fish and chips, 2 glasses of wine and an appetizer and it came to $130. We enjoyed it, and I really keep thinking about the view, but while there was nothing wrong with the food, there was also nothing that impressed me either. read more

Park Chalet - Window side table - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

The 2 of use came to $230 for a thanksgiving lunch. The set 3 course menu was $85 each, plus one drink, tax and tip. The food was average i guess & prices would be better on a normal day. We sat outside so that was nice the service was reasonable. But $230 for 2 is a bit much. read more

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Fun, delicious, professional & friendly staff. Eat indoors or outside comfortably. They gave us plenty of space and time to talk about business while also handling our order and refills smoothly and efficiently. Love it. So glad my friend arranged for us to meet there. It was my first time. Right across from the ocean beach. Off street parking. Life is good here. Check it out. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful surroundings in or outside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the food is great. Especially the brussels sprouts

Ten of us gathered here for an after work social without a reservation and they were gracious enough to put a few tables together for us; that in itself says a lot about a place! The wait staff there was friendly and welcoming and the Happy Hour menu was great and very affordable with delicious bar bites. I don't drink alcohol, but others were happy with their lemon drops, passion fruit mojitos, spicy margaritas, beer, wine, and whatever else they were drinking at, seemingly, reasonable prices (draft beers for $4, cocktails for $9, and wines for $7). My concentration was on the food and it definitely didn't disappoint!! Most of us ordered something to munch on from the Happy Hour menu (btw, HH runs from 4 to 6 Monday through Friday). I ordered the Buttermilk Fried Calamari ($8) and it was fantastic; crunchy crust that wasn't oily at all with tender calamari. I tasted a coworker's Crudo Trio ($18) and it was so fresh and delicious! The three items included were tuna poke with truffle ponzu, salmon in a lemon calabrian chile vinaigrette, and a mixed ceviche that included tender calamari. You could also just order one of the items for $7, but the each of the three items was so good that it would be hard to choose just one! Another coworker and I exchanged a chicken wing for some of my calamari and the wing was just as delicious as the other offerings; tender, saucy, and spiced just right! Others ordered the Tacos ($7), but I didn't have a chance to take any pictures. The way they were devouring them, though, they must have been good!! They were offered with carne asada or chicken and came with tortilla chips and pico de gallo; what a bargain! We chose to sit inside the well lit wonderful glass enclosed area, but on a warm day it would be fun to sit outside surrounded by the greenery of the park. A beautiful venue with an affordable and delicious Happy Hour menu; I'll definitely be back! read more

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I had a fantastic lunch here on a Sunday sat outside at one of the tables. The wait was about 25 to 30 minutes and the server was very Attentive. I had the fried chicken and my friend has a French toast Which for both pretty good. I did not love my bloody but I got a double so maybe it was just wrong. I'll definitely go back especially on a beautiful day like it was last week read more

Park Chalet - Fried chicken Mack and cheese and a biscuit - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Made a reservation for 5:30 p.m. after my son's speech therapy across town. My kids were looking forward to outdoor dining and the kids' menu. We arrived early at 4:50 p.m. One of the staff told us that management decided to close the restaurant an hour early. There were several parties still eating indoors and outdoors. When I explained that we booked reservations, he just ignored me and told me I could go upstairs to the more expensive restaurant. I specifically chose this place because of the outdoor dining in their park. My autistic son does not do well with indoor dining. Very disappointed in lack of customer service. We had my daughter's first birthday and baptism reception there several years ago, when customer service was 100% better. Will never return and will let friends and family members know of our last experience. read more

It was really good amazing experience from the hostess greeting us to our server Hailee. She was friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable about the menu. We started off with bloody Mary's and then 3 of us got corn beef hash and poached eggs and I got Barada with heirloom tomatoes so yummy! My most favorite thing was my butterscotch pudding! They had indoor seating and plenty of outdoor seating and pets are welcome!.....can't wait to go back read more

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Stopped here for brunch as kiddo had a game close by. Beach Chalet was busy so we were directed to Park Chalet as they had tables open. We checked in and were seated right away - plenty of tables located both in and outdoors. We decided on: 1) clam chowder - good thing was that it was hot and there were big chunks of clams, but not a whole lot of flavor. 2) Crab Louie salad - not a lot of crab I liked the salad. 3) Pan de Mie French toast - came w/ 2 slices of bacon which helped to break up some of the sweetness. Kiddo liked it but said after a while it was just too much sweetness. 4) Fried chicken bucket - came w/ a side of Mac n cheese and a biscuit. Hubs said the chicken was moist but not a lot of flavor. The biscuit was warm but, again, lacked flavor. Service was friendly, but it was busy and they didn't really check on us. IMO, food was pricey for what you get. It was a place to check out, but not somewhere we'd return to necessarily. read more

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Sunday lunch at Park Chalet Park Chalet is an excellent stop for all types of visitors who happen to be around the pacific beach area. We came here specifically because it is "DOG FRIENDLY" You can choose between the indoor atrium like seating w/ a bar presence, or an outdoor park like setting. We chose indoor because it was a bit chilly. Our server was nice, She wanted to make sure we understood what we were eating. She explained the ingredients of each choice by the end of our convo we landed on.. 1) lobster man cheese: 5/5 served on a hot plate, delicious 2) po boy oyster: 5/5 the bread to fried lobster ratio is perfect. has cut jalapeños which we loved 3) House park burger: 3/5 not impressed with this, we asked for medium rare and we got well done 4) blood mary: 3/5 it was very spicy and maybe too much horse radish? I believe they brought the food out in a timely fashion, appetizers first with drinks.. The main course came a few minutes after, leaving us enough time to talk and eat. Atmosphere is pleasant, sitting indoors with glass walls feels great. Staff is wonderful, Tables and chairs were clean, our waitress even changed our plates between dishes. Overall we loved our experience here. Customer service on a Sunday afternoon was excellent. A little disappointed with the house burger and bloody mary but nothing is perfect in life. We will come again to visit the restaurant side read more

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Came here on a Friday for lunch and my expectations honestly were low but man were they exceeded. The interior didn't look like anything special and the outdoor tables were basic cafeteria-like round tables but that's fine. The place was pretty empty so service was really good. And man I wasn't expecting the food to be that tasty. I got the steak and frites which is the steak and fries. The meal came on quality and really pretty plates. The steak was juicy and fries were on the thinner side, and thin fries are honestly the best kind of fries. It also came with a side salad. I'd come back again sometime. read more

Park Chalet - Flat Iron Steak & Frites - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friends and I came in here on a Thursday, for lunch after spending time at the DeYoung Museum. There was no wait, so we were quickly seated. Our waiter was nice, and helpful with recommendations. Being from the South, I debated whether or not to order the fried chicken plate... I had narrowed down my options to two plates and the waiter recommended the chicken, so I ordered the fried chicken, that came with mac and cheese and a savory biscuit. The crunch on the chicken was thick and crisp. At first, I thought it was too hard to eat but we know, the fried chicken is always all about the skin. It was really good. The mac and cheese was good, as well. I did not care for the biscuit. It was undercooked and just too dense. Had leftovers to bring home. Two of my friends ordered the fish and chips, which came with fries and coleslaw. Those were tasty and the portions were generous. One friend ordered a hamburger and the waiter forgot to tell the cooks to omit mayo so they had to redo her order. For dessert, we shared a strawberry shortcake and an espresso ice cream with jam in it (I didn't take a picture of the menu so I don't have the name of it). One friend ordered the butterscotch pudding and I had a bite of it. The shortcake was tasty but they skimped on the strawberries and sauce so it was a dry shortcake. What was there was good. The ice cream dish came with amaretto lady fingers, I think, and jam - this was not good. The espresso ice cream/gelato was too overpowering and the other items in the dish didn't make sense. The spoonful of butterscotch I had was painfully sweet. So glad I didn't get it, plus I initially thought the menu said butterscotch bread pudding. The restaurant is clean and pretty. It's located on the backside of the building so you can see the park, not the beach. There's a different restaurant for the beach view, in the building adjacent to this. The water is off-putting so be sure to request lemon to add to your water. It'll help mask the reservoir flavor. read more

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Park Chalet is located right across from Ocean Beach with a small parking lot. After a beach play date for our little girl dog, my husband and I decided to join 2 other friends here with their dogs for lunch on a Saturday around noon. Because we had already parked at the beach, we decided to walk across the street because the parking lot looked to be full. When we arrived, there was a rude female employee at the lobby of the restaurant. She refused to let us pass to dine at the restaurant (Please note that Park Chalet is downstairs and Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant is upstairs). After a friend of ours had gotten a table outside (there was an umbrella that provided some shade), she gave us a call to tell us to come over. It was ridiculous that the lady at the lobby made us wait at least 10 minutes before passing to find our friend. Anyways, after we finally found our friend, we looked up the menus and ended up ordering: Pacific Clam Chowder, $13 prior to tax- I really love clam chowder, especially it is in a bread bowl. When I saw this on the menu, I knew I wanted to order this. This clam chowder was warm but should have been served hot. The sourdough bread bowl it was served in was just fine and had a good chew. I thought this was enough for me (since I did eat most of the bread). Guava Strawberry Lemonade, $7 prior to tax- My husband decided to order this. I thought this was way too sour. My husband did like it but agreed it was on the sour side. Definitely not worth the price. Flat Iron Steak & Frites, $23 prior to tax- My husband ordered this. We were both surprised with the portion because it did seem smaller than expected, especially for the price. My husband thought the steak was just averaged. I thought the fries were overly salted and the steak was okay. Not worth the price for this dish. --------------------- (Total= $46.71 after tax) Service was a major let down. I thought our server had forgotten about us because it took a while for our water to be brought out to us. We waited over 20 minutes for our food to be brought out to us. When the server brought our food over, he dropped off the check too, lol. Usually a server would come back again to see if we wanted anything before doing that... Anyways, when we first sat at our table, a lot of the tables were already taken with other people and their dogs. But when we left, it was completely busy. But I am glad at least that the tables outside were far away from each other enough to have some privacy and also to somewhat social distance. The food here was pretty average and the service was less to be desired. I think food is also overly priced here. I wouldn't come back. But I think why others may come here is because of the location (and they did not consult Yelp beforehand). read more

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The food here is outstanding! Never had a bad meal and the food is served quickly and hot. Drinks are good though they can take a while to get, so order first. Service varies. Indoors, the wait stations are within earshot of tables, so we diners can see and hear everything. Outdoors, service is nice, but spotty. Obviously, you pay for the location (beach, GGP) so it is expensive. But the outdoor space is lovely and great for kids. read more

This really is a hard one. There are some things that are so good and then other things that are not impressive. So good: Location. It's in the park! And you can sit outside, and that is glorious. Other good things: They make their own beer and it really isn't bad. (Although not exactly revolutionary). They've got lots of fried food and lots of choices. Family friendly atmosphere. Take your time and enjoy yourself. Less impressive: the actual quality of the food. Like it's not bad, but it also doesn't wow you. Also, the prices. I get it, you are paying for the location, but still, they are very steep. It's often very busy, but despite that, they do a pretty good job of turning stuff around. Not crazy fast, but not bad considering their volume. read more

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Solid spicy margarita. Great service. Very chill during happy hour. A really nice place to come after a walk in the park or on the beach. read more

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With relatives visiting from another city, we decided to take them to Park Chalet for a quick meal during the Happy Hour. We had a reservation that was confirmed in the afternoon before we arrived, only to find out the Chalet was not open. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had chosen the Park Chalet because it is typically not as noisy as the upstairs restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]On the positive side, we were seated upstairs with a fine window seat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] While we had anticipated the Happy Hour menu, we were able to meet most of our needs with the full menu available. Food and service were all excellent, but I was left wondering why they accept reservations for the Chalet when they know it will not be open. read more

Are you a dog lover? This is the perfect place for you and your best friend. Made reservations for 4pm but showed up early and they were more than willing to accommodate. Lots of outdoor seating and didn't wait too long. It was like a dog park but with dining. We ordered a couple of drinks and some parmesan truffle fries. I don't know what the green sauce was for those fries but I could have licked it clean. Great place for lunch and to have a few drinks and don't forget to bring your best friend along. read more

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First time at at the Park Chalet, after getting rudely rejected at the Beach Chalet. We arrived around 1 PM and there were open tables inside, so we took it. The hostess seemed too bothered to be courteous to us, so we just smiled and waited to be seated. Our server greeted us within five mins and that's where the good service ended. She went off to do something, and when she returned, she took our orders. I was nervous about the accuracy, since she repeated back incorrectly to us on multiple occasions. Amazingly, the orders were correct, they just came out in awkward fashion. First to arrive was one beer. After that: three meals, then water, then two drinks, then three meals, then last drink, then last meal, then coffee. Those were all separate deliveries from various staff members. Our server brought two tiny servings of cream for the five cups of coffee. When we asked for more, it arrived 12 mins later. Our waters were never refilled, even though most of them ran dry. The total bill for seven came to $246.40 plus tip, about $35 per person. I was fine paying that for the good food but the snarky hostess and the inept server did not warrant the price. We will probably look elsewhere for brunch next time. read more

Walk about the park and wanted a small snack before dinner. Ordered drinks. Raw Mayagi oysters on half shell were excellent (3.50 each). French bread was average and does not come with meal. Park Rib plate was average tasting (3 ribs, red potatoes, coleslaw, biscuit, butter). There's not much to eat if you're really hungry for $28 at this writing. Service was average, took our order, and brought food. Very nice ambiance on a sunny outdoor setting. Overall, 3.5 stars out of 5. Round up to 4 read more

Park Chalet - Oysters on half shells, excellent - Breweries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Everything went perfect at the Park Chalet! The hostess was so kind, the lobster roll and smoked salmon Benedict was awesome. They had live music and we sat outside with our dog.. the server loved our boy, Duke! Fantastic weather. It was really wonderful to have lunch here! read more