Beach Chalet
1000 Great Highway,San Francisco,
California 94121
(415) 386–8439
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"Great location, okay food"
What I love about the beach chalet is not the food which is decent but nothing to rave about for san Francisco. The reason that I rate it four stars is because of the location and setting. The dining area has expansive views of the pacific ocean. The ground level dining room opens out to a beautiful lawn where you kids can run free as you enjoy drinks of brunch with friends. Everyone is happy. On the brunch menu, I really enjoy the Monte cristo.. Love the fresh squeeze orange juice too. It is a great way to start a weekend. After brunch take a stroll on the beach or in golden gate park.
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"Fun with the Family"
In a terra-cotta-tiled 1925 masterpiece of Willis Polk architecture overlooking Ocean Beach, this museum and park visitor centeris on the ground floor. The museum contains Depression-era murals, mosaics and wood carvings, a model of Golden Gate Park, and historic exhibits. There is also a shop selling San Francisco logo souvenirs, guidebooks, old street signs, and city memorabilia. Upstairs is a great place for a sunny Sunday brunch or lunch; it’s rather noisy, so squirmy kids attract little notice. The bistro and brewery menu is robust, featuring sausage sandwiches, beer-battered prawns, macho onion rings, grilled fish, and Cajun/Creole specialties, with some plain choices that kids like. Try the “sand castle” chocolate truffle cake. New on the ground floor is the Park Chalet Garden Restaurant, a casual cafe in a light-filled atrium with park views, a stone fireplace, and indoor/outdoor seating. On the menu are seafood, flatbread pizzas, barbecue, burgers, banana splits, and micrbrews; lunch, dinner, and brunch. The museum is free and makes a convenient restroom stop at the beach.
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"Okay food, somewhat kid friendly"
It is more kid friendly than other San Francisco hipster restaurants, but there isn't anything necessarily different for the kids to do other than the fact that there is outside seating and it is right at the edge of Golden Gate Park. I hear there are concerts there as well, but you still have to be aware of your child and there is farther for them to go. I believe it is also attached to a historical (?) building and you use the bathroom there. People are not supposed to touch the older mosaics, which is fine, but sometimes kids do and it can be more stressful. I would do it for a short period with kids, but going to Golden Gate Park would be easier if you're looking for a longer term place to get together with friends and your kids.
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"Expensive for what you get"
The views are great - especially at Sunset. The food is just alright - and expensive for what you get. There is a nice lobby and hotel in the entry if you just want to look around. Lots of San Francisco history and it is a nice place to visit - but I would eat elsewhere.
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