Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt Menu (Update 2025)
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt is a must-visit spot in Oakland for a delightful dining experience. This New American, Deli, Breakfast & Brunch restaurant offers a range of vegan options and a variety of amenities, including outdoor seating, a full bar, and courteous waiter service. The menu boasts delectable dishes like chilaquiles with prosciutto, French Dip sandwich, and pastrami Benedict on sourdough bread. Customers rave about the exceptional service, charming ambience, and the delectable freshly made donuts. Whether you're savoring the French toast or the matcha latte, every dish shines with freshness and flavor. Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt combines a warm, welcoming atmosphere with delicious, thoughtfully crafted dishes, making it a perfect choice for a casual meal or a special gathering. Don't miss out on the culinary delights and inviting ambiance of this beloved Oakland establishment.
Dinner (Available Pm - Close)
Chicken Pot Pie Special!
nice pastured chicken, yukon gold potatoes, carrots, celery, lacinato kale, herbs, topped with puff pastry
Black Cod
pan seared cod served with sauteed pea shoots, Israeli couscous, spiced tomato tahini, savory broth, crispy shallots
Chicken Breast
roasted airline breast, butter beans, grilled escarole, butternut squash, pearl onion, preserved meyer lemon jus (GF)
Eggplant Parmesan
breadcrumb crusted eggplant, roasted tomato sauce, brick cheese, parmesan, salsa verde, cherry tomatoes, basil (V)
King Salmon
pan seared medium, served with zucchini, snap peas, carrots, onion, smashed fried potatoes, garlic butter (GF)
Pork Chop
oz Berkshire pork chop served with charred cabbage, bacon, roasted apple, polenta, spicy jus GF)Cooked medium unless otherwise specified
Scallop Risotto
truffled wild mushroom risotto with seared scallops, garlic parmesan, and herbs (GF)
Spiced Chickpea Stew
tender and hearty stew of chickpeas, lacinato kale, carrots, onions and harissa, served with grilled sourdough bread (VEGAN)
Steak Frites
oz Angus New York Steak, roasted garlic butter, red wine demi glace, and french fries. Cooked medium rare to medium and sliced (GF) Contains items cooked in our fryer - may contain trace amounts of gluten, garlic, egg, dairy, poultry and more
Wild Mushroom Polenta
savory seasonal mushroom sugo, poached egg, polenta, truffled salsa verde, parmesan, arugula (GF)
Crab Cake Benedict Special!
Dungeness crab cakes over sourdough bread topped with (poached or scrambled eggs) and old bay hollandaise sauce
Avocado Toast
sourdough toast, sliced avocado, two eggs (poached or scrambled), aleppo chili. Served with mixed greens and lemon vinaigrette
Bacon Fried Rice
Jasmine rice, crispy bacon, tamari, kimchi, shiitake mushrooms, poached egg, sweet onions, scallions (GF) LIMITED QUANTITIES
Chilaquiles Verde
house made tortilla chips tossed in tomatillo salsa, topped with black beans, two eggs (poached or scrambled), avocado, queso fresco, pickled red onions, cilantro, sour cream
French Toast
hand-cut sourdough, dipped in vanilla custard, topped with fruit, powdered sugar, and maple syrup.
Hank's Plate
two eggs (poached or scrambled), bacon, crispy potatoes, sourdough toast, ketchup
Huevos Rancheros
corn tortillas, two fried eggs, pink beans, roasted salsa, avocado, cream, queso fresco, cilantro (V, GF)
Pastrami Benedict
beef pastrami, two eggs (poached or scrambled), hollandaise on rye toast, served with mixed green salad with lemon vinaigrette
Salmon Benedict
smoked salmon, two eggs (poached or scrambled), shaved red onion, dill, hollandaise on sourdough toast, served with greens salad with lemon vinaigrette
Savory French Toast
rye bread dipped in porcini batter, two eggs (poached or scrambled), wild mushrooms, parmesan, arugula, and herb oil. (V)
Soft Scramble
eggs softly scrambled with swiss cheese on rye toast. Served with mixed greens with lemon vinaigrette, and choice of bacon or avocado
Warm Polenta Bowl
creamy polenta with goat cheddar, two poached eggs, parmesan, toasted garlic chili oil, bread crumbs (V)
Egg
Eggs
Fried Potatoes
smashed and fried russet potatoes
Gluten Free Toast
served with butter
One Piece French Toast W/Fruit
Rye Toast
served with butter
Side Avocado
Side Bacon
Side Chicken Apple Sausage
Side Fries
Contains items cooked in our fryer - may contain trace amounts of gluten, garlic, egg, dairy, poultry and more
Side Of Hollandaise
Side Of Pork Belly
Sourdough Toast
served with butter
Brunch (Available Until : Pm)
Chef's All Day Specials
Fried Artichoke Hearts
Buttermilk, old bay seasoned and fried artichoke hearts, carrots & jalapenos topped with herbs and parmesan cheese. Served with sriracha aioli.
House Pickles
(VEGAN/GF)
Donuts
warm housemade mini donuts, dusted in cinnamon sugar and nutmeg (V)
Burrata
creamy fresh mozzarella, green garlic confit, olive oil, grilled sourdough crostini (veg)
"Oyako" Deviled Eggs
four halves, creamy egg salad, crispy chicken skin, mustard, arugula (GF)
Arancini
five breaded risotto balls with wild mushrooms, fontina cheese deep fried and served with truffle aioli Contains items cooked in our fryer - may contain trace amounts of gluten, garlic, egg, dairy, poultry and more
Beef Tartare
black angus beef, egg yolk, capers, garlic, lemon, potato chips (GF)
Fried Zucchini
buttermilk battered, serrano aioli, marinara (V)
Lamb Chops
three seared lamb chops, cooked medium rare to medium served with shallot vinaigrette, frisee salad (GF)
Reuben Fries
french fries, beef pastrami, russian dressing, swiss cheese, sauerkraut (GF) Contains items cooked in our fryer - may contain trace amounts of gluten, garlic, egg, dairy, poultry and more
Snack Tower
Tower of our greatest hits - house pickles, burrata, beef tartare
Nosh
Soup And Salad
Soup Of The Day (Cup)
always vegetarian
Soup Of The Day (Bowl)
always vegetarian
Matzoh Ball Soup
rich chicken soup with matzoh ball dumpling, carrots, onions, celery, chicken and dill
Baby Spinach Salad
baby spinach, tangerine, dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles, spicy candied pecans, herbed vinaigrette
Cali Mixed Bowl
arugula salad with parmesan and lemon vinaigrette, avocado, pickled red onions, pita bread. Comes with hummus or tuna salad (all togo salads come dressing on the side)
Vicious Salad
romaine, radicchio, arugula, walnuts, crispy prosciutto, parmesan, chickpeas, blackolives, balsamic dressing (GF)
Mixed Green Salad
arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette
Americana Burger
Cream Co. beef patty, cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, pickled red onions, tomato and mayo on a bun. Served with french fries. Comes cooked medium unless otherwise specified
GLK Burger
Cream Co. beef patty, blue cheese, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, on a bun. Served with french fries
Garden Burger
garden veggie patty, swiss cheese, picked red onion, lettuce, russian dressing on a bun. Served with french fries (V)Cannot be made vegan, our buns contain dairy
Brisket French Dip
braised beef brisket, swiss cheese, caramelized onions, on an Acme Roll with garlic butter. Served with creamy horseradish and brisket au jus
BLTA Sando
bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mayo, on an acme roll
Eddy's Turkey Sandwich
Sliced turkey, avocado, arugula, cucumber, red onion, swiss cheese, basil pesto, sun dried tomato aioli, on an Acme roll
Kamala Llama
hummus, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, on an acme roll (VEGAN)
Pastrami Reuben
beef pastrami, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and russian dressing on sliced rye
Tuna Melt
tuna salad, cheddar cheese, dill, tomatoes, sliced sourdough
Grilled Cheese
Sandwiches
Deli Sides
Cup Jean's Persian Cucumbers
Braggs liquid aminos, garlic, sesame oil, black sesame seeds (vegan/GF)
Bowl Jean's Persian Cucumbers
Braggs liquid aminos, garlic, sesame oil, black sesame seeds (VEGAN/GF)
Beet Salad
roasted red beets, persian cucumbers, red onions, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette (VEGAN/GF)
Deli Salad Trio
all three
Potato Salad
Red potatoes, mayo, pickled shallots (gf)
Cup Brussels Sprouts
lemon, parmesan, Aleppo chile, (V/GF)
Bowl Brussels Sprouts
lemon, parmesan, Aleppo chile (veg/GF) Contains items cooked in our fryer - may contain trace amounts of gluten, garlic, egg, dairy, poultry and more
Polenta
creamy polenta, goat cheddar cheese
French Fries
With catsup.
Fried Potatoes
smashed and fried russet potatoes Contains items cooked in our fryer - may contain trace amounts of gluten, garlic, egg, dairy, poultry and more
Romano Beans
braised in a bacon and tomato sauce (GF)
Delicata Squash
roasted delicata squash, pomegranate seeds, chestnut confit (VEGAN/GF)
Hot Sides
Desserts
Chocolate Chip Cookie
baked in house!
Chocolate Torte
with raspberry sauce, whipped cream, ice cream and raspberries.
Donuts
four housemade donuts, dusted in nutmeg, cinnamon sugar
Peanut Butter Cookie
baked in house!
Tiramisu
layers of mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a cocoa finish
Tres Leches Cake
topped with whipped cream & seasonal compote
DR - Mango Tangerine Sorbet
oz. - Double Rainbow Ice Cream (VEGAN/GF)
DR - Sea Salt Caramel
oz. - Double Rainbow Ice Cream (GF)
DR - Ultra Chocolate
oz. - Double Rainbow Ice Cream (GF)
DR - Vanilla Bean
oz. - Double Rainbow Ice Cream (GF)
Acme Roll
Burger Patty
Gluten Free Toast
served with butter
Rye Toast
served with butter
Scoop Hummus
Scoop Tuna Salad
Sea Salt Chips
Side Avocado
Side Bacon
Side Fries
Contains items cooked in our fryer - may contain trace amounts of gluten, garlic, egg, dairy, poultry and more
Side Pita
Sourdough Toast
served with butter
Side Prosciutto
Side Of Russian Dressing
Side Of Tomato Aioli
Side Of Serrano Aioli
Side Of Truffle Aioli
Side Of Basil Vineigrette
Side Of Lemon Vineigrette
Side Of Fruit
Side Of BBQ Sauce
Side Of Smoked Salmon
Side Of Ranch
.oz
Add On
Glk Merchandise
GLK (YR) Gray Mug
Bubble Up! (To Go)
lemon-lime soda
Coke Can (To Go)
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Ginger Beer (To Go)
Mexicoke Bottle (To Go)
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Pellegrino Blood Orange (To Go)
Rootbeer (To Go)
Sparkling Water (To Go)
Mountain Valley