Beach Chalet Brewery & Rstrnt
(415) 386-8439
1000 Great Hwy
San Francisco,
CA
94121
37.7702
-122.5107
Neighborhoods: Golden Gate Park, Northwest
What People Are Saying About Beach Chalet Brewery & Rstrnt
The Editor
Kim Cooper
Citysearch
In Short
Tourists pack this beachfront fry house and brewpub. Nearly every table has an ocean view, where guests can sip Ocean Beach Oktoberfest and nibble on buttermilk-fried calamari while watching the waves. The menu offers the usual traditional diner fare, such as burgers and wings, with some mildly exotic accents like marinated Atlantic salmon. Weekend brunch options include buttermilk pancakes, french toast and mushroom and spinach omelet.
User Reviews
Gonad
January 29, 2009
Before I start, I'd like to say on my behalf that I'm not particularly proud of how this ends and I'm NOT an easily angered person(I've NEVER done this before) After a 650 mi.,12 hr. drive from Portland OR. the day before to see a concert , I thought I'd stay for the weekend, site see and try a few local brews since I don't get to visit there much anymore(my hometown is 2 hrs away) Coming from the 21st Amendment, This is a great, friendly place, with great brews and sweet service. After a little site seeing on the way over to the beach I drove past this place and remembered their website, turned around and parked. I walked in, went upstairs and sat down. The place was busy. Waiting over 15min.,I tried to get the attention of one of the servers to no avail, so not really being in MUCH of a hurry, text friends and a friend called. A waiter came over " do you know what you want" I haven't received a menu yet, "so can I get you something to drink" yeah, an IPA. 15min. later a beer and menu arrive,I realize their busy BUT, this is ridiculous.10min later "are you ready to order" No, he leaves never to be seen again. 10min, another server comes over"are you ready" YES,I was getting hungry and didn't think I would get another chance, I've been here 1 1/2hrs(app),and only 1beer. 20min, finally food and beer arrive, It's great. Tried to get the check, she's no where to be found, I had to ask another to get it, this is beyond ridiculous now I'm being ignored and I'm finally beginning to get p###sed. Put my card w/the check and again nothing. Looked at my watch, Almost 2 1/2 hrs passed and now I have to take a pi## so I pull my card from the folder and walk downstairs, finish up, I walk out of the restroom and out the front door never to be seen there again.This establishments owners and managers really need to do something about the servers and their attitudes.
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foodielover
May 11, 2008
Came on a whim for Mother's Day w/o reservations and were able to get a table near the bar. The food is better than in the past and the menu has changed. The French toast was quite good with even better potatoes and 2 lean sausages. The Monte Cristo wasn't what I expected, with an over-easy egg, black forest ham and cheese between 2 toasted slices of Artisan bread which came with a good fruit salad. They were very busy for the day but service was nice and the staff checked on us several times. Planning to visit again in a month, this time with reservations so we can get a table with the ocean view!
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pjzhubby
September 04, 2007
Save yourself the waste of time & DO NOT visit. I made my 1st trip to the restaurant after finding their webpage online. When I got there I sat up stairs where the atmosphere was cozy & the service was horrible! I waited for 10-15 minutes for service ordered a beer & was never served again. After sitting there with my empty glass for over 20 minutes I left. I went home & looked them up online again where I discovered there is a link for a give away that doesn't work so emailed the restaurant about the non existent service & deceptive link. I never heard back from anyone more than a month ago. After telling my friend about the situation he said lets try again but we will visit the lower bar. After sitting at the bar for over 20 minutes the bar keep had made only 2 drinks & kept telling us she'd be right with us. We left without ever getting service. As of writing this I just tried their give away a link again & it still doesn't work. There are so many better places to visit!
read full reviewThe Details on Beach Chalet Brewery & Rstrnt
Parking:
The big free lot makes visiting a breeze.
When to Go:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights feature mellow live music--jazz, surf, blues and acoustic rock.
Category:
Restaurants, Brew Pubs, Brewers, Bars & Pubs, Taverns
Payment Methods:
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Waterfront Dining, View Dining, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations, Fireplace
