Chalet Basque

4.8

1062 Reviews

$31 to $50

Basque

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

The Chalet Basque restaurant is a family style restaurant serving dishes inspired by the Basque regions of France and Spain. Located in San Rafael, California, the owner and proud staff would like to invite you to come join us for our delicious cuisine, full bar and outdoor patio. In keeping with traditional Basque culture, our restaurant has an old school, comfy feel. We serve hearty Basque dishes and make a different fresh soup each day. Dishes such as escargot, frog legs and rack of lamb keep us anchored to our deep Basque and French roots. While our vegetarian plate, and similar dishes, show our influence by Northern California. Join us for a romantic first date, a night out with the guys, a relaxing end to a stressful day at work or a wedding rehearsal and everything in between. Our restaurant is also available for Banquets and parties upon reservation.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Basque, French, Spanish
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:15 pm
Phone number
(415) 479-1070
Website
http://chaletbasquemarin.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Roger Minhondo
Catering
Call or email us to inquire about having us cater. We’d love to be a part of your special event!
Private party facilities
Looking for a place to host your next birthday party, business meeting, holiday party, etc.? We’ve got you covered! We have a basic sample banquet menu available on our website. We can alter the menu to suit your dietary restrictions, budget or anything else. To book a party, please contact us via phone or email. We look forward to working with you!

Location
405 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
Neighborhood
San Rafael
Cross street
Mabry Way
Parking details
Parking Lot Parking. Street parking directly in front of restaurant.
Public transit
Public Transit is located in front of restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Basque Omelet$13.50
Ham, Mushrooms, Onions, Basquais Sauce
House Omelet$13.00
Cheese, Onions, Mushroom, Herbs
Duck Confit$22.00
New York Steak & Fries$19.00
Steak Sandwich & Fries$19.00
Cheeseburger & Fries$15.50
Hamburger & Fries$14.50
Chopped Sirloin Steak$16.00
Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms
Veal Piccata$18.00
Grilled Brochette of Prawns a La Provençal$16.50
Poulet Chalet Basque$16.00
Roasted Half Chicken
Grilled Lamb Chops Bordelaise$19.50
Croque Monsieur$14.00
Croque Madame$16.00
Topped with a fried egg
Pâté Sandwich$14.00
Frog Legs$17.50
Lemon, Butter & Garlic
Sweetbread, Financière$15.00
Port Wine Sauce & Mushrooms
Veal Calf Liver Sauté$14.50
Caramelized Onions

What 1,062 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Marin
Kid-friendly
Marin
Good for groups
Marin
Neighborhood gem
Marin
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chalet Basque offers a charming dining experience with "awesome food" and "outstanding service." This neighborhood gem is perfect for celebrations, featuring a cozy atmosphere and lovely outdoor seating. Signature dishes like Chicken Cordon Bleu and Duck L'Orange delight guests. Patrons appreciate the "friendly knowledgeable service" and a well-curated wine list.

1,062 Reviews

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Dianne
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love our meals and the crew is kind and efficient!!
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Lorrie
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner as always at Chalet Basque! Been going there for years, never disappoints! The bartender Stephen made great drinks and the food and service were wonderful! We love the Chicken Cordon Bleu with the cheese sauce!! Yum!! Soup and Salad is included to round out the great entrees! Patrick and his staff made for an enjoyable evening!!
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LeRoy
San Francisco
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My girlfriend and went back and they did a fabulous job on food, service, & atmosphere. We were treated like old friends, I would highly recommend them for a date or a big family event.
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Catharine
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely outdoor patio with a Spanish guitarist/singer. Friendly and attentive wait staff. Excellent menu although the veal one of my party wanted was out. Dinner include a delicious watercress soup and a salad. Prices have gone up a bit I would say average entree $30-35. Good wine list and full bar. Food was well prepared and very good.
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Dana
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been going here since the 60's as a child. Not much has changed - it's as good as it always has been .. consistent over time is a winner. Food was fabulous. Reasonable prices on cocktails and wine. Excellent Cosmo! Duck l'orange was delish! Service absolutely spot on, quick, kind and professional.
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Karen
San Francisco
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is the first time I was disappointed. The entree I wanted was not available. I wish I had known that from the start. I had to look at the menu again and decided on the linguini with chicken. Was just okay, wished I had ordered something else. They seemed to be short handed in staff. Have been there several times and always had a pleasant experience.
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Fay
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The only drawback was the inside of the restaurant was uncomfortably hot. The food and the service were outstanding!
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Jane
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely, leisurely, delcious meal. We ordered two of the specials - duck two ways and lamb, and both were outstanding. As a side, the scalloped potatoes are to die for! We spent a happy two hours there, just eating, drinking and enjoying ourselves. Look forward to going back again soon!
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Ken
San Francisco
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious. Service and atmosphere needed help. I hadn't been to Chalet Basque in 30 years. It appears run down as you enter from the parking lot. Service seemed very unengaged. We had a wonderful time dining in the patio despite the bees.
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Deborah
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our family had an early Sunday dinner. We had a reservation. There were no other patrons there when we arrived . We were placed in a table partly in the sun. It turned into a very busy isle. The waiter was courteous, but not attentive. Our meal was prepared expertly, the serving size was adequate. The highlight was the steak with ‘ Bearnaise ‘sauce. While we all enjoyed our meal, due to our hunger, the rest of the experience was somewhat of a let down. Maybe expectations were way higher than the outcome.
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FAQs

Chalet Basque offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 479-1070.

Chalet Basque is rated 4.8 stars by 1062 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

405 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903

Additional information

Cross street
Mabry Way
Neighborhood
San Rafael
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:15 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Basque, French, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking Lot Parking. Street parking directly in front of restaurant.
Public transit
Public Transit is located in front of restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Roger Minhondo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://chaletbasquemarin.com/
Phone number
(415) 479-1070
Catering
Call or email us to inquire about having us cater. We’d love to be a part of your special event!
Private party facilities
Looking for a place to host your next birthday party, business meeting, holiday party, etc.? We’ve got you covered! We have a basic sample banquet menu available on our website. We can alter the menu to suit your dietary restrictions, budget or anything else. To book a party, please contact us via phone or email. We look forward to working with you!

Chalet Basque

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dinner Salad

Spinach

Flan

Hors d'Oeuvres

Soupe du Jour

French Onion Soup$7.50

Escargots Bordelaise$9.50

Charcuterie Plate$9.00

Steamed Mussels$13.00

Steamed Clams$13.00

Poached Artichoke Bottoms$13.00

Les Salades

Shrimp Louie$14.00

Spinach$14.00

Caesar$10.00

Chalet Basque$12.00

Entrées

Basque Omelet$13.50

House Omelet$13.00

Duck Confit$22.00

New York Steak & Fries$19.00

Steak Sandwich & Fries$19.00

Cheeseburger & Fries$15.50

Hamburger & Fries$14.50

Chopped Sirloin Steak$16.00

Veal Piccata$18.00

Grilled Brochette of Prawns a La Provençal$16.50

Poulet Chalet Basque$16.00

Grilled Lamb Chops Bordelaise$19.50

Croque Monsieur$14.00

Croque Madame$16.00

Pâté Sandwich$14.00

Frog Legs$17.50

Sweetbread, Financière$15.00

Veal Calf Liver Sauté$14.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

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