Chalet Basque

4.3

1066 Reviews

$31 to $50

Basque

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Basque, French, Spanish
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 16:00–20:15
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Soupe du Jour
- BowlUS$5.00
- TurreneUS$7.50
French Onion SoupUS$7.50
Escargots BordelaiseUS$9.50
Charcuterie PlateUS$9.00
- With Soup or SaladUS$13.00
Steamed MusselsUS$13.00
- With French FriesUS$15.00
Steamed ClamsUS$13.00
- With LinguiniUS$15.50
Poached Artichoke BottomsUS$13.00
Lemon & Butter or Balsamic Vinaigrette

Les Salades

Shrimp LouieUS$14.00
SpinachUS$14.00
Grilled Chicken, Bacon Bits, Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese, Black Olives, Tomatoes & Balsamic Vinaigrette
CaesarUS$10.00
- Add Bay Shrimp or ChickenUS$14.00
Chalet BasqueUS$12.00
Carrots, Mushrooms, Olives, Tomatoes, Beans & Croutons
- Add Bay Shrimp or ChickenUS$14.00

Entrées

served with soupe du jour or une salade

Basque OmeletUS$13.50
Ham, Mushrooms, Onions, Basquais Sauce
House OmeletUS$13.00
Cheese, Onions, Mushroom, Herbs
Duck ConfitUS$22.00
New York Steak & FriesUS$19.00
Steak Sandwich & FriesUS$19.00
Cheeseburger & FriesUS$15.50
Hamburger & FriesUS$14.50
Chopped Sirloin SteakUS$16.00
Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms
Veal PiccataUS$18.00
Grilled Brochette of Prawns a La ProvençalUS$16.50
Poulet Chalet BasqueUS$16.00
Roasted Half Chicken
Grilled Lamb Chops BordelaiseUS$19.50
Croque MonsieurUS$14.00
Croque MadameUS$16.00
Topped with a fried egg
Pâté SandwichUS$14.00
Frog LegsUS$17.50
Lemon, Butter & Garlic
Sweetbread, FinancièreUS$15.00
Port Wine Sauce & Mushrooms
Veal Calf Liver SautéUS$14.50
Caramelized Onions

What 1,066 people are saying

Chalet Basque reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chalet Basque offers a delightful dining experience with its "awesome food and service," charming old-world ambiance, and attentive staff. A neighborhood gem, it boasts "outstanding service and great food" that makes guests feel like they're at home. While pricing can be high, the cozy atmosphere and friendly service shine.

1,066 Reviews

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Robert
San Francisco19 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
They said they no longer use open table and did not have a reservation for us. Fortunately they were able to seat us.
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Alice
San Francisco42 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Relatively inexpensive Christmas dinner out. Soup, salad outstanding. Paella dish delicious and amazing for the price. Steak worth what paid for.. Quarter inch thick, but without the advertised Bearnaise sauce, was just a piece of meat, not tough, not delicious, but adequate. New York Cheese cake wasn't New York Cheese cake, but enjoyable. Needed some fruit to make it worth eating. On the other hand, it was an amazing meal for the price, and the wait and reception staff were friendly and efficient.
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Carl VIP
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chalet Basque is the perfect place for a cozy dinner, as well as the place to mark a special occasion. The food is impeccable and the service is attentive and lovely.
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Laurie
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the Escargot, Chicken Cordon Bleu and Caesar Salad! I love the old world ambiance!
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Holly
San Francisco15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We hadn’t been since COVID and we’re please to see it was just as good as always.
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Susan VIP
San Francisco42 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was delicious and service was attentive.
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Karen
San Francisco8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My Thanksgiving Turkey dinner tasted good but it was a little odd in that instead of turkey slices with gravy, it was more like a stew with little pieces of turkey in the gravy and I had to keep picking out little pieces of turkey skin. The stuffing tasted good but it was like a dense slice of meatloaf. The cranberry sauce was too sour. The salad and potatoes were uninspired. The service and the ambience were great though.
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Toni
Orange County2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 November 2024
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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Dianne
Central Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 November 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 Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 November 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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Chalet Basque offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 479-1070.

Chalet Basque is rated 4.3 stars by 1066 OpenTable diners.

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405 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903

Additional information

Cross Street
Mabry Way
Area
San Rafael
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 16:00–20:15
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, Takeaway, 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

About this restaurant

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Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

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Hors d'Oeuvres

Soupe du Jour

French Onion SoupUS$7.50

Escargots BordelaiseUS$9.50

Charcuterie PlateUS$9.00

Steamed MusselsUS$13.00

Steamed ClamsUS$13.00

Poached Artichoke BottomsUS$13.00

Les Salades

Shrimp LouieUS$14.00

SpinachUS$14.00

CaesarUS$10.00

Chalet BasqueUS$12.00

Entrées

Basque OmeletUS$13.50

House OmeletUS$13.00

Duck ConfitUS$22.00

New York Steak & FriesUS$19.00

Steak Sandwich & FriesUS$19.00

Cheeseburger & FriesUS$15.50

Hamburger & FriesUS$14.50

Chopped Sirloin SteakUS$16.00

Veal PiccataUS$18.00

Grilled Brochette of Prawns a La ProvençalUS$16.50

Poulet Chalet BasqueUS$16.00

Grilled Lamb Chops BordelaiseUS$19.50

Croque MonsieurUS$14.00

Croque MadameUS$16.00

Pâté SandwichUS$14.00

Frog LegsUS$17.50

Sweetbread, FinancièreUS$15.00

Veal Calf Liver SautéUS$14.50

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