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Chalet Basque, San Rafael, CA

Chalet Basque

4.7
4.7
1064 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional Spanish (Basque)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional Spanish (Basque), French, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 479-1070
  • 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!
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 1,064 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Marin

    Child-friendly

  • Marin

    Good for groups

  • Marin

    Neighbourhood 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.

1,064 Reviews
  1. Susan

    San Francisco

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was delicious and service was attentive.

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  2. Toni

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious! Haven’t been there in years!! But was just as I remember!!

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

Chalet Basque is rated 4.7 stars by 1064 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chalet Basque

405 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mabry Way
  • Neighbourhood
    San Rafael
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:15 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional Spanish (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
  • 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!
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