Casual American dining by Grand Lake—brunch favorites, cocktails, and friendly vibes.
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt offers casual American dining by Grand Lake in Oakland. Guests praise weekend brunch favorites like grits with a poached egg and avocado toast, plus cocktails and local craft beers. The atmosphere is laid‑back and welcoming, with friendly servers and a lively, not overly loud vibe. The menu features Americana burgers, pulled pork, fried zucchini, fries, and mini cinnamon donuts in a cozy, neighborhood setting.
576 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
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Enjoy creative morning dishes like avocado toast, grits with poached eggs, and sourdough French toast in a casual setting.
Savor American classics with a twist, including burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and seasonal specials, all made with fresh ingredients.
Relax with a Hugo Spritz, Bloody Mary, or a selection of local craft beers to complement your meal.
Try shareable starters like fried zucchini or Reuben fries, and end with sweet treats like mini cinnamon donuts.
Experience a laid-back, not-fancy atmosphere perfect for gatherings, with attentive service and scenic lake views nearby.
Overall rating
M planetmike
Anytime, for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this restaurant offers excellent dishes in a casual cozy environment. Helpful wait staff. The hostess before noon on Saturday December 13 was less than helpful if not useless. She didn't know the menu or how to level a table.
Cassie Smith
Good spot if you want regular breakfast/brunch food with a twist. I got the grits with a poached egg and an iced matcha. Both were great. We sat at the bar on a Friday morning. The place was kicking but not too loud.
Hanna Kang
Great brunch spot! The staff was extremely friendly and attentive, and the place in general had a very relaxing weekend vibe. I absolutely loved the avocado toast—I'd definitely order it again if I return. The sourdough French toast was good too, though it wasn’t quite to my personal taste.
Mike Mc
Cute little bistro right across the street from the very scenic Grand Lake in Oakland. It’s very laid back and not fancy, which is what we were looking for. They had some nice cocktail options as well as some local craft beers, which hit the spot after a long day of traveling to the area. As an appetizer, we tried the fried zucchini, and it was perfectly fried and delicious. Try that out for sure! They have a good spread of menu options. We enjoyed our sandwich choices, including the Americana burger and their pulled pork special, plus their fries were very good. For dessert, we tried their mini cinnamon donuts, which were outstanding! Our server was super friendly and pleasant to talk to and a lot of fun, and all other servers we encountered seemed to really appreciate their customers. We were very happy with our selection to visit the GLK and would come back for sure next time we visit Oakland!
Candy Nakajima
This 5 star has largely to do with our server that day who was amazing. (lost the recipe with his name!) It was a beautiful day out by the Lake and he was giving back to our vibes. We ordered a few drinks to start. The Hugo Spritz (light, bright and refreshing), and a Bloody Mary. Our server gave us two straws for the Bloody Mary and an extra stick of the picked veggies (thank you). For bites we got the bowl of Jeans Persian cucumbers, Oyako deviled eggs, and the Reuben Fries. Everything was tasty, but we both wish we should have asked for more of the Reuben sauce and sauerkraut. We also wanted the cheese slightly more melted and gooey but that didn't stop us from destroying it. It was the perfect afternoon to be visiting the Grand Lake Kitchen
