Solid spot for affordable and filling prime rib with sides on a Saturday. Though this is what I mainly come for, the other items on the menu are still solid and quite diverse. The people are nice, efficient, and generous with the food. It is a lot like a diner / bar based on the ambience. Lots of families since it is a casual eatery. read more

I ordered the roast beef entree after seeing so many people recommend it. It came with mashed potatoes, gravy, a dinner roll with butter, and a celery salad. Unfortunately, the roast beef wasn't at its best today. The slices were cut too thick and contained a lot of connective tissue, making the meat very chewy. It also had a noticeable metallic smell and lacked the savory, beefy flavor I was expecting. I'll probably skip this dish next time and give their turkey leg a try instead. read more

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I have been coming for lunch off & on ever since my client brought me here a few years back. Their food is delicious & the prices cannot be beat especially as everything seems over-the-top expensive nowadays. My client & I typically get the turkey with all the fixings. As always, the turkey was cooked perfect, the gravy was on point as was the stuffing. They prepare everything in the kitchen with fresh ingredients and nothing overly unhealthy, salty or sugary. I have had the Turkey Chili before. There was more meat than beans or tomatoes. It was a hearty bowl that left me full for hours. read more

Came in on a Saturday evening about 4pm and they were pretty business, but they do move fast. Got my usual, Turkey dinner with turkey gravy. Asa always the turkey was cooked perfect, but the gravy was a little off. Didn't have the flavor like before, maybe a off day. But still good. read more

Harry's Hofbrau - Turkey Dinner with Turkey Gravy - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

First time coming here, and it can be a bit overwhelming to know what to order. Upon entering you're welcomed by a hot bar that you are served from. I got the pastrami dinner, which comes with mash potatoes and one side of your choosing, Mac and cheese for me. The servers do make you feel a bit rushed, which is a bit off-putting as a first timer. Once you pay for your food, you can walk to any available table. The restaurant is dimly lit and feels a bit cozy. The table was relatively clean and there's a bar in the back of the restaurant. The food was good, the Mac and cheese and mash potatoes was reminiscent of hometown buffet in a good way. Would come back to switch it up from the usual spots I go to. read more

Harry's Hofbrau - Pastrami, Macaroni & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Roll - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

This place so reminds me of like an old school Reno restaurant, the vibe, the woodsy look, the smell, the people that dine here and the staff. The staff seems to have been here for a while, liking their job. The place is clean and huge. Great for big groups. No need for a time limit. Good for a birthday or long hang out. It's only missing the slot machines! Haha The food is American dishes like steak with mashed potatoes, sandwiches, salad and pies. They also have Mac & cheese, some Italian or Mexican dishes. Prices are very decent. Portions are great. I had their prime rib sandwich. Tender and pretty good but I still had to add some salt and pepper for flavor; this is also why you get Au Ju with it but not enough for me.. My company all had the hot turkey with mashes potatoes & gravy sandwich. It's basically an open faced sandwich. It was a large portion and full of gravy. They loved it. If you are a senior, you get a discount so no wonder there were many seniors. A good place to come again for a long lunch or dinner meal. Food is decent but not fancy. [5R,2026] read more

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Absolutely love cafeteria style serving. I attended Harry's with a group. Harry's Hofbrau reminds me of Brennan's in Berkeley (was my favorite restaurant for ages). I essentially have a thanksgiving meal at cafeteria style restaurants. Harry's brought back many memories. I live about 25 minute away. When I'm near San Leandro, I'll definitely return. read more

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Same price as mcdonalds or any other corporate owned fast food location with publicly traded stock. 20$ per person. No cashier hovering over you when you swipe your cc to see if you left a tip before they serve you. No price gouging and unhealthy chemicals. No 4$ hash browns which are worth $.25 each at the local walmart by the box. No high profit items like pizza, burgers, unlimited soft drinks, or anything frozen. Keeps food healthier. Everything prepared from scratch to keep costs down and quality up. Nothing overly unhealthy salty or sweet like Costco food. Lots of seasonal veg selections and rotating seasonal specialities. Artichokes, cabbage, depends on season and what is in fields. Seasonal fresh strawberries and cake/cream. Turkey Chili: more turkey than beans or tomatoes. Very hearty. Difficult to finish the bowl. Looks small but very dense. Enchilada: turkey, home made sauce. Very large. Turkey plate: traditional TG turkey menu. Turkey, gravy, MP, stuffing. Many choices for side dishes not. Famous for this, 40y ago they use to have turkey on a spit roasting in the front door. That has been replaced with a plastic mockup. Down to 2 locations. Gotta own the land. Prime rib, maybe they lose money on this. hard to believe this is still ~$20. Similar to Gunther's restaurant in SJ. Old school. read more

My family's favorite spot for lunch before or after airport. Pastrami is our favorite. Especially if we have time to stop by, I love to bring a pound of pastrami back to Southern California. read more

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Harry's Hofbrau is a classic. It's like stepping into a time warp in the best way possible (think big fireplace, dark wood, booths). The staff is so nice, and of course the food is delicious. Consistent and exactly what you want, every time. The menu is actually pretty big, and they have specials for each day of the weekend (Fridays are tri-tip days). So there's also something new to try if you're wanting to shake it up. read more

Harry's Hofbrau - Roast Beef - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

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I've seen this place so many times and finally got around to trying it with the family. First impression was how big it is. We came around 4:30pm and it was a little busy, but the line moved fast. The menu and daily specials made ordering easy, and the staff were very friendly and helpful since it was our first visit. Seniors and kids pay less. I went with the roasted chicken and pastrami with mashed potatoes and brown gravy, plus a Caesar salad. The dinner roll with butter is amazing! Everything was satisfying. The vibe was calm and not too loud, which made it easy to relax with the family and enjoy the meal. We were all full and happy, and I didn't even have room for dessert (chocolate cake next time!). We'll definitely be back, especially on a Friday to try their Boston clam chowder. read more

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What a fun find after Glowfari last night. All I know is I'm definitely coming again. I won't get to have a Thanksgiving this year, and their 3 types of Turkey offerings---- o ya. And the cookies and cream ice cream was perfect shared. Hearty and old school. Been open in this cavernous Spence for 36 years!!!! read more

You never want to pass up an opportunity to eat at a Hofbrau, especially Harry's! I love this place! So you walk in and go straight to the counter to order. I recommend the tri tip sandwich or the turkey open face sandwich. My go to sides are macaroni salad, mashed potatoes, and mac n cheese. The guy carving the meat will hook you up with a generous stack of meat, then the helpers will get the sides and then you pay, find a table and get after it. This is delicious food and you get a pile of it. The ambiance is fantastic, leather booths, high ceilings, variety of flags, bright yellow menu above the cafeteria style bar. It's honestly the best. I hope more young people discover the Hofbrau so they stick around. Definitely 5 stars. Eat here! read more

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Nostalgic, home style cuisine in a historic establishment. The parking lot is always packed, so we decided to give it a visit on a weekday evening. It was fairly busy, but the cafeteria-style line moves quickly. Service was very friendly. I ordered the turkey wing meal, which came with two sides (I chose mashed potatoes and red cabbage) and a generous ladle of gravy. The meal itself was fine. The turkey wing was fatty, the mashed potatoes were average, and the red cabbage was extremely acidic, which was actually nice for cutting through the richness. The roll was just okay. There is a wide selection of beers on tap, and you can take your mug home (which we chose to do) for $5! Overall, a unique experience that I recommend for the nostalgic vibes. read more

Harry's Hofbrau - Turkey Wing - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

Another Sunday dinner at one of our favorite restaurants Ironically, the weekend after Thanksgiving and I ordered the turkey leg dinner I've been craving a turkey leg from Disneyland for years now and this really satisfy my craving . It was juicy, very tender and all of the side dishes paired with it perfectly. Their turkey gravy is outstanding. I also got the mushrooms side dish. Let me tell you these mushrooms are out of this world. They're so simple yet so tasty. They're savory, and cooked to perfection. One of my favorite things to get when I come here. Kids had lasagna and they really enjoyed it as well. They said it was really cheesy and the sauce was flavorful He really can't go home Harry's hofbrau The food is always good, the service is fast and the atmosphere is very welcoming and friendly. read more

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Came a couple hours before closing (11pm) on a weekend. Wasn't busy, but still a good amount of patrons dining. It was my first time eating there besides attending a Paint Night event years ago. It's spacious with lots of booths and tables, along with a bar area that we didn't get to check out. Since we didn't have any Thanksgiving food over the holiday, we decided to come here and give their Roast Turkey dinner a try. The man serving me asked if I wanted stuffing and mashed potatoes and gravy, which I said yes. As I went down the line, I also got a wheat dinner roll, a side of beets, some cranberry sauce, and a fountain soda. Came out to around $25. First thoughts- a hefty amount of food! Turkey was moist, gravy was nice. Bread was not dry at all. But everything was disappointingly cold. Also the stuffing was an unfortunate gluey, pasty plop of mush hidden beneath the turkey slices. Kinda killed it for me. read more

Harry's Hofbrau - Menu - November 2025 - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

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I love the home made taste of their foods here. I stopped in on my way over to the Bay before I jumped on the bridge. If you are in the mood for deliciously made turkey dinner with the fixings, come on by! The turkey was roasted to perfection, not dry. The gravy was not too salty drenching the mashed potatoes and stuffing! So good! The Senior dinner comes with a beverage and a scoop of ice cream or jello for $17.95! Can't beat that! The place gets busy after 4:30pm. Nice servers. Plenty of booths and tables! read more

Harry's Hofbrau - Turkey dinner (Senior) with mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, broccolli salad ($1.20 extra) and coffee. - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

My boyfriend and I went here March 10 and they were having the St. Patrick's Day special of Corn Beef and Cabbage. I chose the Corn Beef and cabbage and my boyfriend chose the meatloaf. Corn beef was tender and delicious!! It came with potatoes and carrots. Portions are huge and you'll leave with a happy tummy. read more

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First time coming here. I didn't know what and how to order. Looked like a buffet style place. You get in line and order. Which made me feel a little rush if people where behind me. I ended up ordering homemade lasagna came with bread and a side for my daughter. For me ribs with mushrooms and bread. It was not bad but food was cold. It did taste home made if it was hotter could have tasted better. I like that the had a bar inside. Place look like a relaxing place to drink a beer after work read more

I've tried more of the menu and upgrade my old review. Its growing on me more and more. We have family get together here atleast 2 to 3 times a year. I always look forward to trying something new on the menu I haven't tried before. The strawberry shortcake is absolutely delicious and amazing. Get it when its in season, you won't be disappointed. read more

Harry's Hofbrau - Beef stroganoff, mash potatoes, macaroni salad - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Went here for the first time and it won't be my last. They have a classic cafeteria set-up that I miss, as these no longer exist aside from the restaurant within IKEA. I've ordered the brisket dinner for lunch and it did not disappoint. It was a hearty portion that is cooked home style while being tender and seasoned, 4/5 stars. Plus you get two sides and a dinner roll. I chose mashed potatoes and mac & cheese, both a 3.5/5 stars rating. The service was efficient and the ambiance was peaceful while I was there. read more

Harry's Hofbrau - 2/17/25. Brisket dinner for lunch! - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

Most of my childhood friends moved out of San Francisco. Sometimes I have to go to where they are. The Harry's Hofbrau in Redwood City is better. But since they live in Union City/San Leandro, we came here instead. Same great food. We ordered their Saturday Specials, 10 oz prime rib $29 x2 and a turkey enchilada $16. Everyone here is super nice. We had a small child with us and a staff person helped us carry a tray to our table. As for the food, it was a lot. The prime rib was served medium rare with au jus. This was delicious with the herb crust. My friend liked her turkey enchilada $16 and would get it again. Somehow we still had room for some strawberry shortcake for to-go. My friend lined again at 7pm at which point wrapped around 2x. When he finally got to the cashier, she said next time, just come to the cashier if he was ordering dessert. We didn't know that and didn't want to cut anyone. But now we know. Great job everyone at Harry's Hofbrau. read more

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This place is awesome! Long time favorite. Really really good food. Big plates. And you get your food right away. Be back every time we are in town! read more

The staff at the counter is always nice, but the carving station feels rushed and uncomfortable. Today the roast beef was cut too thick and had a lot of connective tissue, making it very chewy. I returned it, and the interaction felt tense even though I was polite. A little more care in trimming and slicing the meat, and a more patient approach with customers, would really improve the experience. read more

I like this place because of its old local roots feel it also gives you a feel of stepping into Octoberfest in Germany. It is an assembly line style pick and choose what you want type of food place. The food is very simple if you're looking for a home-cooked meal vibe type of family restaurant. I think it's good to give the spot a chance at least once in your life because it is a staple of the Bay Area. The food in my opinion was just okay and very basic. read more

Harry's Hofbrau - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

I've a bad experiences here but this time it was a great one. I really wanted turkey but I was worried about the food being cold as it is sometimes. The key is to go at dinner when it's most busy today I got the special turkey leg and it was tender and moist the potatoes were good the gravy was hot. I'm full and I'm happy. I will be back, during dinner hours only read more

This resturant is the perfect place for large parties and home cooking. Service is nice, helpful, and accommodating. I love how big the resturant is with so many places to sit. Great place to go with kids!! It is one in a million, please stop by! read more

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Great place for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving. Turkey dinner only $30.95. Great selections and pricing. Huge dining room with a bar in the back with TVs. Annual tradition in the making. read more

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I've been to Harry's Hofbrau many times since moving to the East Bay. I remember there used to be one in San Jose, which I only visited once, but now it's just this location and the one in Redwood City. My partner and I come here whenever we're in the mood for classic all American comfort food. I like that they offer different specials depending on the day, but they also have a regular menu you can always count on. I usually get the turkey wings, but if they're out, I go for the rotisserie chicken. The food isn't anything mind blowing, but it's comforting and satisfying. For sides, I usually get the mac and cheese, which I think is pretty good. One side I would definitely skip is the stuffing. It's worse than Stove Top, which I actually don't mind, but Harry's version is really gummy and mushy. On a more positive note, I recently tried the Asian salad as a side and it was surprisingly good. They give you a choice of a white or wheat roll. Go for the wheat. It has everything but the bagel seasoning on top and it's actually really tasty. We usually come here when my in laws are visiting since they like the senior menu. It's a good deal for them because it comes with a free drink and ice cream. The parking lot sometimes looks packed, but once you're inside, there's always plenty of seating. read more

Harry's Hofbrau - Turkey wing, mac and cheese, Asian salad - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

This place is an old school restaurant that is cafeteria style comfort food. Their prices are reasonable and their food is good. I failed to take pics but will next time we want old school comfort food. The parking is plenty and the restaurant is huge! read more

This was my first visit to this Harry's. (I've been to the one in Redwood City years ago). The theme inside has a chill vibe to it. It's dark and relaxing. The decor takes me back to the 80's. I got a kick out of the fake turkey rotisserie next to one of the entrance doors. You're served cafeteria style. I read over the menu before my visit, so I knew what I wanted and was ready. I got the roast beef with a side of mash and gravy & stuffing. Then I added a side of mac and cheese and a slice of carrot cake - to go. The servers will ask what you want and if you'd like anything else. There is a lot of food to choose from. I went around 2 pm on a Wednesday and the place was busy. I could only imagine a Friday or weekend. I did notice that many of the customer base was the much older people. Which is fine with me, they're a relaxed crowd. My roast beef was fresh and sliced when I had ordered it. Got a scoop of stuffing and mash with gravy poured on top of the potatoes and stuffing. Now I can tell they use real potatoes. The consistency and that I bit into some chunks gave it away. Stuffing was soft and flavorful. Mac & cheese was soft and cheesy. I had plenty of leftover for lunch tomorrow. The carrot cake was yum! There were nuts in it and the flavor was perfect. I'll be going back to this place soon. Only wished that I lived closer cause it took me 30 mins to get here thanks to traffic. read more

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I've been a fan of Harry's for many years and have been remiss in giving them a Yelp! review! My dad worked at a Hof Brau back in the day called Dahlkes, so there's a special place in my heart from these eateries. My community service organization often had lunch or dinner meetings. What's great is you get to order what you want and aren't at the mercy of others. They even had nice areas set away from the general crowd so we could actually conduct a meeting. I generally get the turkey wing meal because I think it's the best value. It comes with stuffing and gravy and who doesn't love that?! I had the prime rib dinner Saturday night and I doubt I'd do that again. It was medium cooked and dry. But overall I like coming here for this old school establishment. I especially like their carrot cake! read more

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I do some volunteer work at John George Hospital and Harry's Hofbrau is conveniently located to the hospital within a five-minute drive. I like coming here with my colleague before our volunteer duties. Harry's is an iconic and popular restaurant in the community. The concept is old school buffet style with character. My go to order is the open-faced turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes. The staff always greet you with a smile and are more than happy to answer questions about the menu for newcomers. read more

Harry's Hofbrau - Roasted Turkey dinner - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

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25 May 2025. 1:22 pm 4 stars not 5 as the smaller men's stall toilet seat needs to be fixed before someone throws a hip out. Stopped in for a treat on my birthday. Another great meal. Pastrami with Swiss on French. Same again but with corned beef. Au Jus for dipping and Strawberry shortcake. Is your mouth watering yet? Don't forget to finish off the mac and cheese. We were pleasantly surprised when I asked Wendy our cashier how to leave a tip on the credit card receipt. She said tips can only be given with cash. How refreshing not to have a "Leave me a tip" message on a computer screen flashing me in the face. Wendy and the young woman at her side were very friendly and helpful. The sandwich makers are great. Of course we will be back again. read more

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I was craving for a Thanksgiving meal in October and my brother would not cook me a feast so I looked around to see where I could get a Thanksgiving feast. This place popped up so I knew I needed to stop by. We stopped by around 1:30pm on a Saturday and they already had the prime rib available. I got the prime rib special with mashed potatoes and gravy and stuffing. For a cafeteria style kind of spot, the prime rib was pretty good, in my opinion. It obviously isn't comparable to a steak house but it was good for what it was. The stuffing and the mashed potatoes and gravy definitely hit the spot as a comfort meal. I left this place very happy. read more

Harry's Hofbrau - Prime rib with stuffing and mashed potatoes and gravy (Saturday) - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

Great prices for large portions of relatively good quality food (it is a cafeteria style thing, so can't expect gourmet). I got the prime rib and it was pretty solid. Mac n cheese side yummy yummy. Not a big fan of the roasted potatoes, will go for mashed potatoes next time. You could tell that the regular customer base likes to eat xd--nice to have one of these places around east bay; had a lot in LA growing up but don't see them super often these days. read more

Harry's Hofbrau - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

Ah like an eat through memory lane. It's everything you want in a German eatery. I'm grateful they had at least one vegetarian entree option. The green salads are blah. But the broccoli salad was yum. Spinach lasagna was so good, would def order again. Carrot cake was pretty good. Pumpkin cheesecake was blah. If you want some good classic fare this is the place. Don't eat leafy salad tho. This is not the place for that. lol read more

The food at Harry's has never been better than right now. As a kid, my family would take my siblings and I to this location periodically as it provided a decent amount of food for a smaller budget. The he thing that's good out though was the flavor just wasn't all there. Fast forward over a decade later, the place still provides generous portions for a great price but this time each item is loaded with flavor. My tri tip was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The mashed potatoes were also super creamy. The fruit salad one of my family member's ordered was just the right amount of sweet, and the other items my party had were met with great satisfaction. I what's important to note is that the service is essentially minimal aside from cleaning up. You have to go to the front where you pay to get a refill on your drink but what's great is that, that is a separate line from those who are ordering. From what I could tell, most people here tend to be regulars and it's for good reason. The ambience is very community oriented and I can say I've practically seen almost everyone here cracking a smile. 5/5. read more

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Senior dinner plate discount! Pastrami and Pork Roast are my go to choices. Includes a scoop of ice cream too!

Food is always great. Just wanted to point out the new guy needs to learn how to portion stuff correctly. Been coming here for years and never seen just all the scrap pieces put into a dinner plate. Otherwise no complaints. 12/27/25 roughly 930pm read more

Harry's Hofbrau - American Near Me - San Leandro, California