Good good, solid happy hour. They have an amazing lunch specials. Great prices for San Francisco. Plus, can't beat the beer selection read more

Schroeder's - Beer and happy hour - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This was a great place to go thirty years ago. I worked nearby, and every other Friday afternoon, my co-workers and I would get together for an hour or two of very enjoyable dining. Flash forward a decade or so, and the place was completely different. I assume there was a change in ownership and/or management. Prices went way up, quality and quantity of servings plummeted, the ambience devolved from "Charming Old World Hofbrau" to "If you're over 30, you have no business being here" and our waiter could have been the "I don't want to get Snooty" guy from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Recent reviews give me the impression that the restaurant has returned to its original form, and I'm pleased if that's really the case. Still, in a city full of restaurants with excellent food and hardworking servers, it only takes one bad experience to undo all that goodwill. read more

This is a German style beer hall-tavern/sports bar in downtown near/in the financial district. There is limited paid street parking and paid lots throughout the downtown area. There are less, but still some homeless in the area so be careful. The inside of the restaurant has beautiful woodwork on the floors, ceilings, bar, and tables. While service on our visit was very good, according to other Yelper's experiences, it is hit and miss depending how busy they are and who serves you. On our visit, we got the Bavarian giant pretzel, the sausage board, Diet Coke and two cocktails. They have happy Hour discounts on drinks and some American style appetizers currently M-Fri 3-5. We came in at about 6:00 so we missed it. Most other restaurants in Southern CA have more extended Happy Hour hours due to the fact that most working people cannot get there till after 5:00, so Schroeder's ought to consider extending it another hour or two. Of the two full priced cocktails we had, the Golden State of Mind was just ok, but good enough to get again. I almost asked them if they could make it without the "butterfly pea tea syrup," and would consider asking if they would do that on a future visit. The Orange Kush had a similar flavor to the Golden State of Mind, was also just ok, but not good enough to get again. Surprisingly, the diet cokes came in the small glass bottles and so were NOT refillable like at almost every other bar/restaurant around the country. For post-COVID and inflation pricing, it is insulting to customers to not offer refillable fountain drinks for the prices charged. As for the food, Schroeder's can only be compared to similar German restaurants in several other cities we have visited around the country--the Sausage Garden in Solvang is the gold standard in our experience. Schroeder's Bavarian style giant pretzel came out piping hot and was properly cooked, two things most other places fail to do. They probably have the best pretzel with the Sausage Garden and the Golden Circle sports bar in Treasure Island in Vegas having the second best. Schroeder's sausage board is actually a really good value at the current pricing--$45 for 5 sausages compared to $20 for one sausage with sides for each plate. The first five sausages on the current menu were included. However, only the Bratwurst was any good. The frankfurter, basically a hot dog, was just ok. The other sausages were really awful and not worth getting. We hate wasting food and so we choked them down, but we really disliked them. Schroeder's really ought to research the kinds of sausage and the food sourcing on the Sausage Garden's menu and copy them to improve their sausages. In terms of other ambiance issues, we were very glad to sit at the outer edge of one of the large shared tables--we do not like meeting other people at restaurants like this as other people do. There was only one other couple at the far inside end and we did not have to talk to them. Sit at the bar for less interaction if you are introverts like us or make sure to get a shared table if you want to meet some people. However the main issue was that there was a VERY large party right behind us and they were VERY loud. We believe they ordered some sort of large shots and maybe nothing else and left. Our waitress ran out of the restaurant chasing them and then we overheard her telling other waitress that the large party did not pay. On the one hand, this was surprising because they all looked like young professional business people, on the other hand was not surprising as we have witnessed multiple incidents of shoplifting in the area. Regardless of the reason, sad state of the country when young professionals are skipping out on their bill (and of course no tip) which must have been in the hundreds. Additionally, not a good situation because such incidents always have the risk of becoming violent and we don't want to be involved in that. On the whole, the 3.6 Yelp average is about right for this place. We would come back and they are worth a try for their pretzel and drinks, but avoid the sausages and soda. We think the schnitzel and other fried foods are probably a safe try. read more

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Was walking from China town down to pier 14 and decided to stop into this place. It was OK. I didn't have time for food just a beer so I sat at the bar. The bar had a very large lip, it was obtrusive. Service was decent. I was maybe one of three people in the restaurant around 3 PM on Thursday. Lots of seating. read more

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They have a great happy hour, lots of seating, tasty food, and excellent beer selection! There's a lot of TV's and they have beer hall style long shared tables. We like the lemon pepper wings - super flavorful and crispy. It also comes with a roasted lemon to squeeze more lemon on and these shishito peppers that are super tasty and not spicy at all. Service is friendly and location is very convenient downtown. read more

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Amazing place to watch a game and have a great German beer. We felt very welcomed and the service was second to none. A must see/do in San Francisco! read more

This place makes me feel like I was transported to a place in Germany. Love the communal tables and decor. The service was prompt and the food was as outstanding. Portions are huge and filling. Definitely a place to visit. read more

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Lots of large tables for bigger groups, I suppose it's to cater the office happy hours all around. The drinks are fine, the food is mediocre. Although I wouldn't necessarily recommend the food by itself, when you are drinking and the hunger hits you, it's not too bad. So overall, a decent bar to grab some drinks, and maybe a bite, and chat away. read more

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Stopped by here during our outing for oktoberfest we shared a bratwurst on a pretzel bun it was delicious. We also got another oktoberfest beer in a boot glass. Everything was yummy. read more

Schroeder's - Brat in Bun - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went here recently for a work dinner. And the staff, especially our waiter, Samuel was very accommodating even with the last-minute extra guests. The food was good, the vibes were great, and the ambience was warm yet inviting. small gestures, like offering a taste of the beer so kindly when I wasn't sure, to constantly checking in and refilling our waters even with a super busy night are small notes I appreciate in a restaurant. This place would be good for groups as well as get-togethers. The staff took care of our group very well and all with the positive attitude read more

Schroeder's - Schroeder's Cheeseburger - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Listen to me now and believe me later--Schroders is THE BEST German bar, no question! From the moment you step inside, BOOM--you're hit with the smell of delicious bratwurst, the sight of massive steins of beer, and the sound of people having a great time. It's like Oktoberfest, but EVERY DAY! The beer selection? HUGE. They have all the classics--Hefeweizen, Dunkel, Pilsner--you name it! And the food? Come on! The schnitzel is crispy, the pretzels are bigger than my biceps, and the bratwurst? PERFECTION. The atmosphere is incredible--warm, inviting, and full of energy. Whether you want to relax after a long day or get PUMPED UP with friends, this is the place to be. So don't just sit there--GET TO SCHRODERS! Do it now! Prost! read more

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Great place for a cocktail, beer, or pretzel in FiDi. My go to is the Golden State of Mind read more

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Schroeder's doesn't serve food. It serves purpose. You walk in and the wood breathes history. The ceilings are tall so the beer can rise. It's a beer hall, not a bar. There's no apology. The schnitzel lands heavy and hot, crisp as war drums, flattened and fried to the edge of reason. A squeeze of lemon. A bite. And you remember what hunger is for. The beer is German and tall and cold. You don't ask questions. You lift the mug. It answers for you. The servers move like soldiers but smile like lovers. Efficient. Human. You feel seen, but not studied. That balance is rare. Above you, the walls speak: buxom, rose-cheeked Fräuleins frozen in muraled delight, hoisting tankards in a painted merriment of yesteryear. They hareng to another time, when joy was louder and thighs were thicker. If you want kale and fake joy, go elsewhere. If you want to taste the part of Europe that drinks before noon and eats like it means it, this is your place. You could do wurst. read more

The ambiance was a quiet pub on a Thursday at noon, so it was welcoming to have a lunch date. The service was very quick and friendly. The food was great! My only complaint of the whole meal was the spicy bratwurst was not spicy at all, but I have a love for spice. The kraut is delicious! read more

Schroeder's - Jager Schnitzel with a Spicy Side Bratwurst - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Liana was so fun, kind, and provided thoughtful service. We showed up for happy hour and I'm glad we did. The space is beautiful with large light fixtures. It looks like a beer hall, simple decor with lots of seating. We got seated and ordered a round of beer. The Oktoberfest was so good. I'm glad I tried this beer on draft. We also got some snacks. I am so glad I ordered a pretzel with the beer cheese (+$3). It was delicious, hot, and crusty. The beer cheese was incredible! I'll be back for more tasty treats. read more

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It's been ages since we have been here, so we were excited to stop in for lunch last week. It was fairly quiet when we stopped in on a Friday afternoon, and we grabbed a couple of seats at the bar. This restaurant continues to feature all the fun German beers that you can't necessarily find elsewhere. Also a good selection of some fun localish beers (henhouse is always a fav). I went with the big chicken (for the high abv, I was surprised this was served in a stein, but not complaining). On to the food, love that they have a lunch special - pick an appetizer, main dish, and a cookie is included for dessert! I went with the mixed green salad, and the jager schnitzel, which was generously portioned and came with garlic mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, mushroom gravy and lingonberry jam. Very glad I ordered the salad with it, as the main dish was generously portioned, a bit on the heavier side, but absolutely delicious, and a great representation of German food. read more

Schroeder's - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was closed on a Saturday night. Closed as in the doors were locked, lights were out, and no one was in the resaurant.

Downward spiral under new cheapskate) owners watering down quality of ingredients. Sausages are dried out, hard to chew and just seem like cheaper substitutions now. Junk, frozen "tater tots" will not appeal to anyone looking for authentic German food. Stick to Suppenkuche in Hayes Valley, which has not wavered. STILL a nice space, location and beer selection. Food, however, seems unenjoyable across the board. read more

Super fun environment. Reminds me of being in Munich for Oktoberfest. Came here for a Big Game Luncheon (Cal/Stanford rivalry football game). Food was excellent, bar service was great and overall vibe was very fun! It's in the heart of downtown San Francisco and has been here for as long as I can remember! Definitely check it out - even more fun with a big group! read more

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When it comes to Oktoberfest, German culture revolves around dancing, music, and dressing up traditional clothing like lederhosen and dirndls. I like how women, especially barmaids, look very cute in their dirndls! That just makes me feel like staying longer and enjoying my carefree time. But no matter where life takes me, my focus shall mostly be great food and drinks. At Schroeder's, I been wanting to try a huge dish size pretzel. That'll be plenty of carbs to burn. Perhaps a stein or glass booty filled beer? Too much alcohol content to finish well enough to make me dizzy. Therefore, I'm modest enough to choose midsize meals and non-alcoholic beverages. But wait! Here's what's new. Schroeder's finally add some vegan options, even during Oktoberfest! Now everyone with different taste buds are vilkommen here. I'll be more than glad to come to Schroeder's again for traditional German food. Last year, I seen few of the familiar faces from Friends Like Me of the ARC. There's nothing better than having a whole lot of people during events. read more

Schroeder's - Tater tots! - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love coming to Schroeder's! Brings back fun memories when I came here after work. Came here for happy hour (Monday-Friday 3pm-5pm) and it's a solid deal. Tried several items from their bar bites menu - the Giant Bavarian Pretzel, Fried Chicken Sliders, and Kartoffel Tots were all good bar food options. Had their fruited sour that was from Fieldwork, which was $2 off during happy hour. The happy hour pricing makes it a great spot to grab drinks and snacks after work. Good spot for happy hour if you're looking for decent bar food and drink specials in downtown SF! read more

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Came here last week for neighborhood Oktoberfest. It was packed like sardines here. As a real German person I'm telling you this place gives that authentic German vibes. It was great and we all head a good time. Of course the food selection was very limited and they did not serve the regular menu. Beer was ok but we could've skipped the food. Tiny bites and super overpriced. Not sure how the regular food is here. Overall decent experience just not worth giving it a 5 stars. read more

Liked this place. Will come back. Food was probably a bit more fried/heavy than I'd like but honestly everything was pretty good. Came here with a big work group and they have the space to accommodate. Also a cool Irish vibe with lots of wood trim. Staff was on it and very organized. We ordered a lot of food. It was all good. Again, probably a little on the heavy side but overall very tasty. read more

Wanted to start off the weekend with a wonderful lunch in the FIDI. Came to Schroeders and ordered the Jager Schnitzel - pork cutlet, smashed potatoes, sauerkraut, mushroom gravy, and lingon berry jam. I also ordered a side of fried brussels sprouts. The service was great, and the food was fantastic. The pork cutlet was thin and moist. The garlic smashed potatoes were from fresh potatoes, and the homemade sauerkraut was perfectly cured. When eaten together, the flavors blended perfectly! The fried brussel sprouts were one of the best I've had. If you want to treat yourself to a good lunch or dinner, check out Schroeders in downtown SF on Front street. read more

Schroeder's - Jager Schnitzel - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've come here a couple times for happy hour with my company since they have long benches for seating that work well for large group gatherings. They are usually really busy since a lot of people tend to come here to hang out and have drinks/ small bites after work. Highly recommend making a reservation beforehand. We ordered a ton of appetizers to share, such as brussel sprouts, fried cauliflower, buffalo chicken bites, fries, and tator tots. Everything is pretty good for bar food. My favorite drink is their Golden State of Mind - fruity and sweet. Also tried Strawberry Kush, which has a nice smokiness to it but has too strong of an alcoholic taste for me. The wait staff are easy to flag down and place orders with and the food comes out fairly quickly for how busy they are. Prices are reasonable for SF. Would recommend checking this place out after work if you want a mix of good vibes, food and drinks. read more

Schroeder's - Golden state of mind - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

I associated this place with being a bar and serving beer. Little did I know it was also a restaurant. And...they have lunch specials. The place is huge and has an old-fashioned feel. I've been here for lunch a few times, and they have an easy-to-decide menu (mini prix-fixe style). The food is surprisingly delicious. I am looking forward to coming back for dinner to explore the menu in depth. Service was friendly and efficient, two attributes I really appreciate when dining out for lunch. read more

Just came for lunch. They had cockroaches crawling the walls, and did not seem too worried about it.

We came in with a large party of 18 people, reserving a table from 6-8PM. First thing I noticed was the restaurant was fairly empty besides 2 tables including our own - maybe a reservation wasn't actually required Upon entering, we were seated in the middle of the restaurant in a beer hall communal table and bench. Not so much privacy, and felt very communal. Drink orders and appetizers orders were placed and served within 25 minutes, before our entree orders were ready to be taken. Maybe about 45 minutes later our entrees arrived. Tots (5/5) - no complaints. Other than the price. Pretz (4.5/5) - cheese sauce felt too curdled to be palatable. Mustard was a good addition. Meatballs (4/5) - only the mushroom gravy stood out (we ended up having to order almost 8 plates of these, in order to reach the minimum order size for our party) Fried Brussels (4/5) - good but not great. Very crispy, but felt like it was missing something. Maybe a sauce on top or balsamic? Sausages (1/5) - flavorless. I've had grocery store sausages with more flavor. The only redeeming quality was the slightly sweet Dijon on top. Dessert - we ordered the 3 orders of the Cookies (3/5) choc chip good, snickerdoodle very undercooked. Service was pretty OK, nothing to complain about, right up until the point where we were informed that because we had a large party that we were required to fit in a minimum order of $1,300. Mind you, we ordered nearly 8 appetizers and 17 entrees with add-ons, and a drink for everyone. Still didn't reach the order minimum by $300, so we were told to order food to-go and top off drink orders - so we ended up having to order 8 sausages and 5 meatballs. I understand a surcharge/added percent for a large party due to laborious service - but nearly $75 per person required? Considering one of the most common entrees are $19 (plus 7 for extra sausages) that seems exorbitant and almost exploitative. Go pretty much anywhere else and they'll not only be happy to take a large party, but won't require almost two peoples worth of food per person minimum. Overall, overpriced and overhyped. Very overpriced sausages, very bland. read more

Schroeder's - Bland overpriced sausages - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Overpriced, not worth it. Decent ambiance. If someone else is paying this is like 3-4 stars. Five percent service charge. And a 1L of beer is 24 dollars. Tater tots are decent and pretzel is pretty good. read more

Good beer hall! Great for big group hang outs since the place is so big and spacious. Ordered the veggie sandwich and added the beyond patty. Tasted solidly okay. All of their potato sides (chips, tots etc) came VERY salted. It was delicious but you def leave thirsty so have your water handy. Service was good for our big group. Took a while to get esters but other than that, she was great! read more

This is a loud, fun, crowded German style beer hall so you have to be up for that vibe. If you are, it's great. Good for groups or if you are cool with sharing tables with other folks. Def add the cheese sauce if you order the giant pretzel. read more

This is a cool German spot with a lot of German food specialties and beers. My suggestion is to get one of the sausages. The sausages come with garlic mashed potatoes and a mustard sauce to dip the sausage into. I ordered the spicy bierwurst which had a bit of kick to it. The Paulaner beer complimented the sausage well. read more

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the Pretzels are soaked in oil, and come without butter The beer is way overpriced. There are better choices in SF for German food & bier read more

This is our first time to come to this place. Unfortunately Covid has really changed the dynamics of the environment. Heavy woods family style dining antique beer Steins behind glass very nice place. Not as crowded as expected. Music was a little loud and along the lines of RAP. Food selection had some thing for everyone. The schnitzel was superb as well as the sides, sauerkraut mashed potatoes and sautéed purple cabbage. We had a wonderful time. Only a few blocks from our hotel which made it nice to walk after having a few beers. Would totally recommend. read more

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Tap beer was good. Food was alright. Definitely skip the fried chicken sandwich as it was bland. Fries, tater tots and pretzel were decent, nothing special. I wasn't impressed with the meatball and cranberry. The venue was pretty busy at 4pm in the middle of the week read more

Schroeder's - Fried Chicken sandwich - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So far I have been to Schroeders of San Francisco Ca one time at night for dinner & several times in the day time for lunch... My most favorite item that... I ate was a Hamburger with eggs & tater tots!!! Not only did I have those two items to eat.... I also gotta have myself a OktoberFest Beer as well!! If your here visiting San Francisco Ca from another country or from another city and state in the United States... And if your looking around for a good German Style Restaurant to eat at my advice to you yelpers & non yelpers go to Schroeders of San Francisco CA USA it's a very nice German Style Restaurant to eat at & to enjoy yourself!!! read more

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Update on my previous review. I am dropping a star because they stopped serving Pilsner Urquell in the Czech style mug and now is served in the German style stein. I still saw some Pilsner Urquell glasses but didn't get a good reason why they stopped using those. Regardless, this is the only beer hall I know in the Bay Area serving Pilsner Urquell so hope people go and support and hopefully we will get the original Czech mug again. read more

Schroeder's - Pilsner Urquell on draft side pour! April 2022 - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This review is for their St Patty's block party. It was pretty fun! They had a good cover band, green beer, and their pretzel was surprisingly really good. My friends and I had a good time starting off the night here. read more

Schroeder's - a person holding a cup of beer - Pubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent pretzel and beyond brat plate. Great service. Interior with good German vibe, and nice outdoor seating.

BAVARIAN CRISPY PORK SHANK: CRISPY SKIN VS CRISPY MEAT I came for lunch last March on a Thursday. That day was also the NCAA Men's Sweet Sixteen at the Chase Center. I wanted to have filling lunch prior to the tournament. I came here for one reason. In the past I was surprised that a German restaurant of this establishment in San Francisco never served schweinshaxe, which is a crispy pork shank that is a Bavarian specialty. So I was delighted when I read the menu online that this eatery served Bavarian crispy pork shank. Besides the pork shank I ordered the katoffel (potato in German) tots. When I have a chance I order tater tots over fries. At a German restaurant you can't eat a crispy pork shank without a liter of beer. I asked my server what beer he would recommend with the pork shank. He suggested the Reissdorf. I have no complaints with the tots. The beer was refreshing in early spring lunch. When the crispy pork shank arrived, I didn't see the skin. The thing that was crispy was the outer portion of the meat. I was worried that the meat inside would be dry. The meat inside was flavorful and tender - that may be due to the fat inside the meat. Sipping a beer and eating the pork shank are a fitting way to dine in a German restaurant. I had previously reviewed Schroeder's. My previous review stated that Schroeder's at that time didn't server crispy pork shank. If Schroeder's did I would rate the eatery five stars. I've had other versions of this dish. In Filipino cuisine that version of the crispy pork shank is called crispy pata. The main difference between a crispy pata and schweinshaxe is the crispy pata is boiled then deep fried whereas the schweinshaxe is slowly roasted. At one Filipino restaurant I ordered a crispy pata that had crispy skin but the meat was cold and dry. The meat of this crispy pork shank at Schroeder's was delicious. However I can't give Schroeder's a five-star rating because whether the dish is crispy pata or schweinshaxe the crispy skin is the most important aspect of a crispy pork shank. read more

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