What an excellent find, after all!! Authentic German food delight here in SJC, superb outdoor…read morepatio is the cutest!! Took my father in law for his milestone birthday - with a party size of 15, had a blast and everyone loved it!! True fan of the quality meats, portions and staff Platters, sauces, sides , beer etc - worth it!! Will definitely be back :)

This place is amazing! We actually drove past it, decided to turn around and give it a try, and…read morewe're so glad we did. What a great find. We ordered the cabbage rolls, schnitzel with mushroom sauce, meatballs, and pretzels, and everything was phenomenal. The schnitzel was perfectly cooked and the mushroom sauce was especially good. The cabbage rolls and meatballs were hearty and full of flavor, and even the pretzels were excellent. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and feels like the kind of place where they really care about the food they're serving. Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and homemade rather than like your typical restaurant food. We went in completely by chance and ended up having one of those meals you keep talking about afterward. I would give this place 10 stars if I could. We'll absolutely be back!

I am lovin' this place. Brisket and Spatzle, German meatballs, and my pretzel with beer cheese!…read more Omg, I am lovin' this food. I love my tart, vinegar, lemon, capers, and pickled stuff....hubby....eh..not so much. So I ordered German Meatballs and my lovely pretzel with beer cheese. The meatballs are meaty, potatoes are the real deal, mashed and with gravy poured on top! Hubby ordered the beef brisket with spatzle. The brisket was tender and the spatzle was quite mac n cheesy, using gouda as the cheese of choice. So I am loving my lovely pretzel and mustard, loving his brisket and spatzle, and loving my german meatballs. Good heavens this place was made for me! Hubby on the other hand is not a fan of tart or cheesy. So he is less than satisfied. In order to rectify this problem I order the Haus Plate with the sweinschnitzel and mashed potatoes and gravy. It comes with sauerkraut, rotkohl, and seasonal veggies (sauerkraut and rotkohl on the side). The beer of choice is hefeweizen, it goes well with the tang of the dijon mustard. Hubby wasn't a fan of the orange notes. Hubby did appreciate the sweinschnitzel and seasonal veggies though. Hooray! I love coming here and will continue my patronage!! Also a fun little trivia night took place at the end of our meal. We participated and got quite a few answers right. Cool beans!

Please read this managers. I haven't been there since about the time that this place opened and we…read morewent the other day. September 2026. What we noticed was it took a while for somebody to see us and there was nobody at the tables and only about six people at the bar on a Friday night at about 6 PM. In no way am I doing this review to be mean. If you're running a restaurant and on Friday night, you're not packed that's a serious red flag because all your effort should be going towards filling those stables during the week because Friday and Saturday are a given. So we can already established that that's a serious issue. Second thing that we noticed is that it was overstaffed, and a majority of the staff was just hanging out towards the back room, talking and everything and then back over by the bar away from the customers they were talking for most of the time because there's too many staff there. We ordered a pretzel. Pretzel was awesome. Very well prepared. The beer cheese was mediocre. Need to rethink on how to display and prepare the sauces or mustard for those pretzels. That's the weakness there because serving them in two cold stainless steel cups just isn't doing it plus the sauces didn't match the level of the pretzel. We then ordered a beet salad. First big issue. It wasn't really a beet salad. It was regular salad taken from a bag. You could tell by looking at all the cut ends they were all browned over. It's really not that difficult to order in salad and cut it right before you serve it. But the salad hardly had any beets at all. Next was schnitzel. That was cooked very good. The meat itself was a little bit tough like it had been frozen. Other than that, it would've been superior. In a little bowl next to it with some kind of pasta with cheese bits in it. As my wife had mentioned, and I agreed it looked like it was pasta that was just destroyed into little pieces and then cheese mixed in. Doesn't look good. We could tell that the chef tried to do a good job with it, but the way it was presented was the bad part. Now let's get to the worst part of it. The red Kraut didn't taste good at all and it's like it had no seasoning at all. We didn't even eat more than a bite out of it. It wasn't worth having. The regular sauerkraut that we had on the other side of the plate had no caraway seeds no seasoning it just tasted like pickled cabbage and sour. Although that may sort of be like what it's supposed to be like it's a restaurant and I'll be honest and I'm not saying this to be mean but I could get better out of a jar. That plate should not come with sauerkraut. It should come with fries that are cut in the kitchen right before it's prepared. The other dishes that we saw on the menu were not very fantastic at all. We didn't have the burger, but I would keep that on the menu. So really needs to sit down with the menu and not just think that you need to have German food but you need to do a competitive analysis because you need to know what the restaurants are serving that are surviving like downtown. German food generally has a real issue in the United States surviving and if you don't get this menu right you're gonna wind up going out of business. I would bet you're losing thousands every month right now. I know you don't wanna see this as a review, but I'm trying to save you. The reason why I'm trying to save you is because I could tell that the chef did some things right that I don't often come across like preparing stuff the right way, like the pretzel and the schnitzel. That told me you have some talent back there. I would also put something in between the bar area and the eating area and I would also change the benches out and put some kind of tables. Yes, I'm German and I get the tables, but this is America and I'm sure you're trying to make money. You can take all of our ideas and opinions and throw them in the garbage or you can use them and succeed. This was our experience.

The Speisekammer in Alameda is a delightful German restaurant that never fails to impress. I…read morerecently visited after a long break since the pandemic, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that their culinary expertise and friendly staff have remained unchanged. The food is still as delicious as ever, and the staff is more than happy to guide you through their extensive menu to find the perfect dish that suits your taste buds. One of the standout features of The Speisekammer is its large screen TVs, making it an ideal spot to watch the World Cup soccer matches. The cocktails are equally impressive, expertly crafted and bursting with flavor. During the fall, The Speisekammer truly comes alive with Oktoberfest celebrations. They throw an extravagant German party that is unlike any other in the East Bay. The outdoor patio is a great place to enjoy the beautiful weather and socialize with friends. I highly recommend The Speisekammer for anyone looking for a fun and delicious German dining experience. I plan to return soon to catch some soccer matches with friends and soak in the lively atmosphere.

I almost never leave negative reviews, but unfortunately this was one of the most disappointing…read morerestaurant experiences I've had. We came here specifically looking for authentic German food, and what we were served was nothing close to the German food we know. The biggest problem, though, was the beer. It had an extremely unpleasant odor that reminded us of rotten pork and was so off-putting that we genuinely both still can throw up thinking about. How can you advertise yourself as an authentic German restaurant when no one preparing or serving the food seemed to have any meaningful knowledge of German cuisine or heritage? The food was equally disappointing and did not resemble the German dishes we were expecting in either flavor or preparation. On top of that, the prices we were charged were significantly higher than the prices we had seen online, which made the experience even more frustrating. I understand that restaurants can have an off night, and I don't enjoy writing reviews like this. But between the undrinkable beer, unpleasant smell, disappointing food, pricing discrepancy, and poor service, I cannot recommend this restaurant based on our experience.

Decided to come back here again with my friends. We heard they are closing for business, so we had…read moreto stop by one last time. I know I should have gotten something else from the menu, but the entree I had last time (Czech 'Svitchkova') was too good to pass up. The soup for the day was chicken noodle, so I went for that this time. Czech 'Svitchkova': This was exactly as I remembered it. I noticed from last time I got three pieces instead of two. The sauce is what made this dish for me. The meat was tough like I remembered it. The spetzel was deliciously cooked and the special berry compote was tart. Overall, I enjoyed this dish. My soup was a bit on the cold side though, so it was not as appealing to me. Still, happy to come back here again and enjoy my German fixings. Wishing the best for all the workers here.

This is an authentic German restaurant that hubby has been coming to for many years. He was brought…read morehere by German friends who consider the food as very authentic. We had the Jagerschnitzel and the Bratwurst dinners. The portions were huge and we had enough leftover for lunch the next day. They give you two very large pieces of Jagerschnitzel, which is breaded pork with mushroom gravy. The sides are what you would expect in a German restaurant - spaetzel, purple cabbage and a potato dish, often potato salad. The service was excellent and parking is ample in their own lot.

Really good food and beautiful views from this Oakland gem…read more I had the seasonal shrub with pineapple and the seasonal burrata and tomato salad. We shared the sausage platter with a Hungarian special sausage and the Brat. Kids loved the 'hot dogs' with ketchup and a warm pretzel. Spicy mustard is also available at the table in a brown squeeze bottle and it's my favorite. My daughter sat in a highchair and my son loved watching the boats. Our server was fabulous and so was the greeter. The staff was in between a shirt change but took excellent care of us. Prost!

I wanted to like Brotzeit. It was my first visit, and I was genuinely looking forward to trying the…read morefood. Unfortunately, the experience was frustrating from start to finish. I ordered food to go, including the meat and pickled vegetable selection, pretzels, and cheese sauce. When I got home, I realized the cheese sauce was missing. I tried calling the restaurant multiple times, but no one answered the phone, so I had to drive all the way back to retrieve an item that should have been included in the first place. That ate up about 40 minutes of my evening. When I returned, I received a small apology, but no meaningful attempt to make things right -- no comp, no offer of a dessert, no gesture of goodwill. For a first-time customer who had to make a second trip because of the restaurant's error, that felt pretty disappointing. The pretzel situation was also confusing and left a bad taste. The menu lists "add a pretzel" for $3 under the meat and pickled vegetable selection. When I ordered, the server told me the pretzel came with the meal. Based on that, I reasonably assumed that if I ordered an additional pretzel, the extra charge would be $3. Instead, I was charged both $3 and another $6.50 for the extra pretzel. When I asked about it later, I was told the pricing was structured that way for gluten-free customers, but that was not explained when I ordered. The menu and verbal explanation did not match the final charge, and it felt misleading. To make matters worse, the house-made pretzel itself was disappointing. There wasn't even any salt on it. At a German restaurant, a pretzel should be one of the easiest things to get right: salty, chewy, browned, and satisfying. This was not that. Between the missing cheese sauce, the unanswered phone, the extra drive, the confusing charges, the lack of a meaningful service recovery, and the underwhelming pretzel, this was not a good first impression. I left feeling taken advantage of rather than welcomed as a new customer. I understand mistakes happen. What matters is how a restaurant handles them. In this case, Brotzeit had a clear opportunity to turn an annoying mistake into a decent customer service moment, and they didn't. I'm actually pretty upset writing this review. I forked over a lot of money, I'm and I dont have a huge going out budget, I work caregiving and I sometimes want to give myself a treat, and this whole interaction really set my evening off poorly. I ate later than I intended which cuts into my sleep, which in turn does NOT set me up for having the energy and mental strength to do my job, and I actually feel MISLED by the menu and explanation by the waitstaff and the apology and nothing else, no acknowledgment for the time wasted, and not even a "what can I do, let's make it right." Total. Disappointment. Yeah I am NOT A HAPPY CUSTOMER!! I shall NOT be giving ONE THIN DIME MORE OF MY HARD EARNED MONEY to this business!! They haven't returned my voicemail regarding my bad experience. They obviously don't care. And the cheese spread I did get smelled spoiled the day after. Didnt want to eat it.

I happen to be at the restaurant's 33rd anniversary dine out experience. They've been at the same…read morespot since 1993. I remember going there a couple of times and the setting is timeless - the only thing new is post covid-19 are the outdoor parklets for outdoor dining. The vibe is great, a feel of being transported to a neighborhood German bar restaurant, somewhere in Bavaria if you dined in. The staff is friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable of all the great dishes that is truly German. I ended up having sausages and fries with my draft fruh Kolsch beer. Congrats to the owners for another successful year in business! Danke!

Came here during my work trip and my coworker really wanted to eat german food. I ordered the trout…read morebut they were out unfortunately but got a branzino sub which was nice! Food was delicious. Would have preferred if it came a bit sooner. I got one of their beers as well and enjoyed it. Cute little ambient vibe and parking on the street was okay. Could be better but what I expected. Impeccable service and really appreciated how attentive they were.

Hi The food is excellent…read more The service was wonderful and Carlos Coloma an exceptional person. Attentive and very professional He made sure we had everything we needed. Our thank you to Carlos and of course the ambience is first class !!!! Thank you for made our visit very special.

Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of dining at the bar during Sunday brunch. Our bartender,…read moreNathan, was not only accommodating but studiously knowledged on the spirits on the bar. My family and I cannot wait to go back and be served by Nathan! We loveRadhaus! We love Nate!!

Came here for lunch. The service was great- everyone was very kind and attentive…read more The food was good. I will say the fries were a little salty but the Reuben was great, presentation was lovely, and the pretzel was very good. Love the mustard and curry ketchup they have. Additionally, the potatoes with the Bavarian sausage were so tasty. The ambiance is low key and the decor is lovely and quaint. Love the chairs.

The food is delicious and always consistent. The service is fantastic. The Smoked Salmon with Latke…read moreis amazing. Flavors are on point and love the Arugula Salad on the side. Their BLTA and Chicken Schnitzel sandwiches are top notch and are served with fries or a salad. Very reasonably priced and great portions. Love that it is a family owned restaurant. Definitely a great place for locals and tourists. Husband and wife team are both great and hospitable. They definitely know what they are doing! It's one of our favorite restaurants in Healdsburg. A local gem. So grateful to have them in town.

Motown Mondays at LowBrau have become one of those rare Monday traditions that actually make me…read morelook forward to Monday. The music is great, the mood is loose, and there's enough Motown in the air to make sitting still seem like a character defect. But the main reason I'm there every Monday is Lyndsay behind the bar. She is kind, thoughtful, caring, and remarkably attentive without ever making it seem like work. What I like most about Lyndsay is that she clearly gets genuine pleasure from helping other people have a good time. You can see it in the way she talks with people, remembers things, notices what someone needs, and seems genuinely happy when the people around her are happy. Plenty of people can pour a drink. Lyndsay makes you feel like you've come somewhere you belong. Motown gets me through the door. Lyndsay is why I'm there every Monday.

Parking: a bit challenging due to popular area of town, street parking…read more Ambience: modern hip industrial, casual Restroom: shared with Lou's sushi (same owner) I recommend to come here for drinks: plenty of IPA selection. Wine is decent. They have several semi private booths inside, near restrooms. During warm weather, it is nice to be seated in outdoor patio for people watching. Price: your bill has automatic tips already! DJ: at night: pretty loud I came during daytime and at night on Saturdays. My observation is that daytime has more crowds and although there's DJ at night: not many people dancing (?)

With their second location/expansion venue opening at the Old Sacramento waterfront very soon, they…read moredidn't run any Pride Month deals this year at the Midtown Biergarten. However, through their Facebook page you can sign up for "VIP Loyalty" and get a couple of cool offers. The ones I could claim were a FREE Pretzel or a FREE One Sausage Platter. Older offers included FREE Custom Dog or FREE French Fries. These are available Sunday through Friday only, one offer per visit, not valid with any other offers, dine-in only. Show in person to staff and get a special code to redeem. I love their giant pretzels and sausage platters, and the fruity Starburst grapefruit radler beer with pom cider is such a summer vibe. Most recent visit was also able to catch the Argentina World Cup game on the projector. For my FREE offer I went with the one sausage platter (picked bratwurst and potato salad), then also got a 500mL Starburst and a pretzel with added bier cheese. Judi got the Berliner dog (curry and fries) and a cucumber salad, and we shared an order of the S'mores Belgie dessert! I will be back soon for my FREE pretzel, and I must remember to try the Starburst as a slushie/frozen!

Atmosphere + beer 4/5 Food 3.2.5…read more It's been years since my last visit and it's a good as I remember. You enter without truly knowing where to go or what to do, so be observant as there may be an actual line to order drinks and food, just don't cut someone off. Ordering was easy. Same window for beer and food. If you order food you're given a number that people deliver food. Came here for happy hour. I got myself a pretzel with add-on cheese, a pulled pork (seasonal) Belgie with fries, and I sampled other food that my friends ordered. Firstly, the 1L beer is worth it. Not happy hour prices., but well worth the volume. It definitely transported me back to my visit to Munich and the beer halls. Oh, I do miss the drunken singing of the Germans lol Secondly, the food was just okay. Pretzels were thankfully cheaper since it was happy hour but i paid $1 for the add-on cheese. The mustard combo sauce was great. I wish the pretzel was a bit bigger. I appreciated the warmth and the salt ratio; not overpowering. The Belgie (waffle sandwich) was also on happy hour. The texture of the waffle was great. Crisp exterior, soft interior. I ordered the seasonal pulled pork which was great in texture and decently portioned. It is a thick boy, so biting into it was a bit of a challenge. Ended up deconstructing the sandwich and used utensils. Sauce maybe would've been better on the side. Fries always win. No complaints though I wish I ordered the garlic fries... the smell was good. One thing I didn't get to try was their famous, Starbust drink which is a mix of beer, cider and some frosty, maybe. The color was intriguing and everyone seemed to order it around me. The misters were on, which was a blessing and a curse. Definitely helped cool me down, but also became a nuisance as the table and all my belongings got wet. Excited for their new location in Old Sac. Maybe a revised review in the future. Stay tuned.