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Beach Chalet

1000 Great Highway, at Ocean Beach, Between Lincoln and Fulton, San Francisco, CA (Golden Gate Park)
415 386 8439
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Ranked #137 of 324 attractions in San Francisco
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centres, Museums
Description: This restored roadhouse landmark now houses the Golden Gate Park Visitor Center.
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Haverford, Pennsylvania
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244 reviews 244 reviews
31 attraction reviews
Reviews in 95 cities Reviews in 95 cities
150 helpful votes 150 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Come to the Beach Chalet for one simple reason to see the Lucien Labuadt murals on the first floor. Lucien also did the murals in Coit Tower. The restaurant was funded in 1936 by the WPA. In those days the first floor was a lounge, changing rooms and the restaurant was the top floor (as it still is today). The... More

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Truckee, CA
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91 reviews 91 reviews
20 attraction reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

In the back seating area they allow dogs so it was the perfect place to go for lunch. We rode our bikes down from our Ocean Motel on 46th Street by the zoo, with our dog in tow. It was a gorgeous day which always make the experience even better. We went inside to order, received a number and they... More

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Denver, Colorado, United States
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49 reviews 49 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

The food is great, the beer is great, the views are great. If you are visiting Golden Gate park, stop here for a drink before you leave. The place overlooks Ocean Beach and it's beautiful, especially when the fog rolls in. Try the mussels, they are very fresh and flavorful. They also brew their own beer in house.

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San Diego, California
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45 attraction reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

Sunday breakfast/ lunch was excellent. It gets crowded so allow some time. Food was good and portions large. The view of the surf on the ocean excellent. Parking in front was easy.

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San Jose
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26 reviews 26 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

We went here yesterday afternoon for lunch. There was a short wait so we had a drink at the bar. I had a Bloody Mary and my dad had a Manhattan and the bill was almost $20. That's a little high for only two drinks, but they were good. We weren't seated by a window, but that was ok because... More

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Daly City, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

We have visited the beach chalet twice now for special occasions with the family. The first time we went we had a great time. The second time. When booking the reservation I asked for all the details about the brunch. Never, was I told there was a time limit on the table. Until 20 minutes before they were kicking us... More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

Walking into the Beach Chalet at 11:50 on a Saturday without a reservation we saw a number of empty tables however were surprised to be told that we would have to wait some 20mins for one to be ready. Did this mean the restaurant was so popular they were all reserved? We soon discovered this was not the case and... More

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West Cork Ireland
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54 reviews 54 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

We had vowed we would NEVER go again after our booking for lunch on a Sunday in November was not honored! They said they had no record of it. Anyway, we decided to go back for lunch and it was very nice - spicy chicken wings and beer battered fish and chips. The service was excellent and as always, it... More

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Coarsegold, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

I was born in San Francisco and lived first in the Richmond District and then in the Sunset Heights District. I have always wanted to visit and dine in your restaurant. Having lived in Honolulu, Pasadena, Wisconsin and now near Yosemite, you might say I have been out of the area! Finally, traveling to my City, my husband and I... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

My wife and I checked this place out during a recent trip to the Bay Area. The service was absolutely horrible. We were sat and never heard had anyone actually come to our table to get a drink order or anything. Other servers saw us waitng and nobody chimed in, "Your server will be with you in a minute" or... More

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