The Speisekammer in Alameda is a delightful German restaurant that never fails to impress. I recently 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. read more

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I almost never leave negative reviews, but unfortunately this was one of the most disappointing restaurant 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. read more

We were looking for a German pub in the East Bay where we could enjoy some good German food, grab a beer, and watch the World Cup, and Speisekammer ended up being a great find. It's tucked away in an unassuming neighborhood, but once inside, the cozy, rustic atmosphere really adds to the experience. We ordered the pretzel, bratwurst, and chicken schnitzel. The portions were generous especially the schnitzel, which was huge and easily shareable. Everything was flavorful and well prepared. The curry beer cheese sauce paired especially well with the pretzel, with just a slight bitterness that complemented the bread nicely. One thing to note for anyone who doesn't eat pork: the roasted potatoes contain bacon. I didn't realize that when ordering, so I just picked it out. The pickled vegetables were a pleasant surprise. they were tangy and refreshing without being overly salty. For dessert, we shared the German chocolate cake. It was rich, decadent, and a very generous slice. My husband also really enjoyed the beer selection, which had plenty of German options to choose from. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back. As a bonus, even my toddler loved his chicken schnitzel and nearly finished the whole thing, which says a lot! read more

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Traditional or not. They make good pork ganache and spangle. Decent service and attentive. Outdoor seating is nice but no good views. read more

Speisekammer - Pork ganache and spatzle weekday special - German Near Me - Alameda, California

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4 stars Went with some friends. Appetizer: Reibekuchen/crispy potato "pancakes": more like croquettes but quite delicious with excellently subtle seasoning. Paired well with the apple sauce or alternatively the sour cream. Dinner: Weissekohl Rouladen/cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoning beef and mashed potato side. Really enjoyed it! Wasn't too heavy. read more

3.5/4 out of 5 Stars Would come again. It's been at least 10 years since my last visit. So it was time to come back. We made a reservation but it wasn't very full - so probably don't need one. The food was great except for the potato pancakes. Those tasted like oil & were fried until they were totally dried out. But that was the only fail for the night. My veal schnitzel was HUGE. I wanted a salad to go with my fried food bonanza so they told me I needed to order the full portion. Unless you are starving - the full portion was too much for me. Everyone really enjoyed their entrees! 0 complaints. We had to switch tables - they had a light bulb flickering that was making me feel queasy. They had absolutely no problem changing our table & I was better after moving. Our waitress was super nice and really helpful when we were trying to decide. Parking is hard on a Friday night but we got lucky. read more

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SOOOO GOOD!! Beers slap and every item we ordered was delicious. Portions are huge and the food always comes out hot and fresh. So much seating indoors and service was so friendly. Amazing spot for friends and family. The ambiance was fantastic. Definitely recommend schweinebraten or the schweinebraten sandwich. The meat melts in your mouth and the jam was a great touch. read more

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Food 4.5/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Overall Value 5/5 A group of six friends met for dinner her Wednesday night. The food and service were very good. We sat in a room in back near the fireplace I wish I took photos of all the food as I took only my dish of sauerbraten which is lean brisket in a reduced wine and vinegar gravy, pickled red cabbage and spatzle. Between us we ordered: Jigger schnitzel von scheen 2 pork cutlets, spatzle and side pickled salad, chicken cordon bleu and finally schweinebraten a smoked ham hock in beer with sauerkraut and French fries. Each of our meals were well prepared, authentic and delicious. We had a holiday spiced wine that was wonderful and assorted beers on tap. We all throughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely return. Lots of street parking available and I recommend without reservation. read more

Speisekammer - Sauerbraten beef tri tip marinated and braised in red wine and spices. Served with spatzle and pickled red cabbage - German Near Me - Alameda, California

One of my favorite gems in the east bay! Speisekammer gets busy on weekend nights, so be sure to come early! There are three/four rooms inside for dining. Everything in their menu is great. The portions are generous and small is like regular. Restrooms are clean. Parking is on street and in the back lot. read more

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I haven't been here for years and the change in ownership. Still probably the best German restaurant in the area. They decor inside is authentic and they have plenty of good beer on tap. Service is friendly and excellent. I had the Sauerbraten since I haven't had it in years. It's very good with tender meat and the cabbage and spatzle are great. The schnitzel is very good and comes with roasted potatoes. The pretzels with cheese are good and a good appetizer or something to go with beer. The Jägerschnitzel was decent but they need to do a better job breading and frying the cutlets. We tried the dessert and the strudel was the best. I wish they made the homemade potato dumplings I know it's a lot of work but it would make everything even better. Overall a great restaurant we all enjoyed it as a group. read more

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It was our first time trying the restaurant for my brother's birthday. There's plenty of seating inside and a nice outside patio/deck area. There are some parking spots next to the building and street parking. Our group had 13 people and we had plenty of space. The portions are huge! The potato pancakes were not what we expected. They were more like crunchy noodles than soft shredded potatoes. I would not recommend them. That aside, everything else was delicious! It was a little disappointing we had to order Spaetzle as a side and it wasn't automatically one of the options to choose from for free. They were good. The bratwurst and sausages all had a good taste. The staff was attentive and helpful when we asked to get the World Cup game on the TV closest to our table. There is something on the menu for everyone. The beer options are plentiful. It's a fun place to hang out with a big group of people. read more

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I was so excited to see a German restaurant around these parts as they are few and far between. Unfortunately this place was not authentic nor did it wow my palate. The potato pancakes were made from thin spun potatoes, creating a birds nest effect, which were dry, sharp and frankly horrible to eat. German potato pancakes should be similar to a latka consistency and this completely missed the mark. The sauerbraten was also a disappointment. The meat was tough and there was no sour or sweet to be had. What makes this dish so good is the tender meat, which is marinated for days and that cravable sour and sweet flavor that is oh so yummy. It's a shame that my itch for German food couldn't be scratched... onward with the search for this amazing cuisine! read more

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Always delicious German food and beer!! I love the wall lined with all the beer steins.. Might have to buy a favorite!! Our server was super fun and allows us to really enjoy each course!! If you're looking for a great German restaurant honestly I wouldn't look any further!! read more

Friendly, personable server, thank you Fernando! Bavarian inspired ambience with your choice of indoor or outdoor dining. We chose outdoor. Mr. Wonderful enjoyed the Frikadellen with Spatzle. Very, very good! His meal came with a refreshing carrot salad. I had the potato pancakes which were unique. read more

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I used to enjoy eating here but the quality is gone. I ordered things that used to be delicious and they are just plain bad now. The sausage appetizer was not hot enough and I sent it back because it seemed like it was cooked hours ago. The pretzel looks like it was frozen and then reheated. All cracked and dehydrated. Yuck. Never coming back here. Bummer because it used to be one of my favorites. read more

Went for lunch and had weiner schnitzel with mushroom sauce, pickled Vegas, and roasted potatoes.. Food was tasty and hearty. Wide selection of German beers. Service very good. Ambience very German like a beer haus. Dog friendly with outdoor tables. Recommend if you like German food. read more

There is a very narrow parking area on the side for 6 cars. 4.7: Jager schnitzel, half order. Very good! Spatzle was great as well. 4.3: Potato pancakes. String-style. Not browned enough, too mushy. Next time, ask for well-done. Sour cream is extra; bring your own. 4.5: Grevennsteiner Kellerbier, an Unfiltered lager. It has a nice malty flavor. read more

Speisekammer - jager schnitzel - German Near Me - Alameda, California

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We are planning a trip to Germany in the spring so wanted to get our palates ready. We enjoyed a pilsner and dunkel, along with schnitzel, pork, red cabbage, and spaetzle. The staff were accommodating and the portions were generous, lots of leftovers to take home. Nice indoor and outdoor seating, will return the next time we are craving German food. read more

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We just eat at this place, I'm very disappointed! Our food was bad, my dish included some dry plain potatoes no seasoning, no salt, no flavor! A piece of a Wiener schnitzel overcooked and oily crumbs plus an extra charged for veal! My husband had a Curry Wurst sausages served with tomato sauce a simple ketchup and some fries for $25.00, he never expected to have ketchup over his German sausages! Awful experience! read more

I was arranging a birthday dinner and was thinking of a restaurant for event. Since German food is something new to the group, I decided that Speisekammer would be a new choice for everyone and made reservations three weeks beforehand. Our group arrived for our 5:30 reservations on a Saturday and we were promptly seated at a corner long table in the main dining room. We were greeted by our waiter, Alexander, as he gave us the menus. After taking drink orders, I ordered appetizers as the guests perused the menu. Reibekuchen - the crispy potato pancakes were thick and crispy. Served with house made apple compote. Delicious. Fried Brussel Sprouts - the fried sprouts were mixed with roasted pumpkin seeds and served with an aioli sauce. Good flavors and the seeds put a different twist on this dish. Smoked Pork Chop - I had the grilled smoked pork chop that came with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes, which I substituted with spätzle. The pork chop was tender and moist and resembled ham. Love spätzle. Jager Schnitzels - had a taste and the mushroom sauce was tasty with the schnitzel. Sauerbraten - the beef tri-tip in a red wine sauce was fork tender. Wiener Schnitzels, Wurst Gegrillt and Potato salad with bacon were other dishes ordered. After our meals, Alexander brought a complementary apple strudel with ice cream to the birthday celebrant, a very nice touch. The service by Alex and servers were friendly and efficient. Used plates were timely removed. I tried several German restaurants over the years and the food here is consistently good compared to those places. The restaurant was full during our time there. I guess that says something. read more

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Warm, cozy and very mind warping ambiance that takes you out of Alameda and the world for a moment and into a fantastical pub locale. The beer mugs are large and delicious, and the food is savory, meaty and sour that makes me and my German friends happy all the time read more

A hidden gem. Food and services were excellent. Portions are very generous. We will definitely be back.

Good plentiful seating Environment was clean spacious themed Service fast friendly Food and cocktail was amazing Sauces that came with the fries were good Will be back again read more

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Food: (4/5) I love how all the proteins are a balanced meal in that all of them include a unique pairing of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables. The dishes are very authentic and flavorful. I appreciate how they do not skimp out on portions. Upon asking the waiter, the mentioned that the small is approximately 2/3 of the large size and assured us that they have large portions. I ordered the small size sauerbraten which included a generous portion of pickled red cabbage which tasted like a slaw, spatzle which was similar to a uniquely shaped, dry pasta tossed in oil, and their tender beef tri tip that was coated in a delicious gravy. I really enjoyed the beef tri tip and the spatzle was unique but would have preferred mashed potatoes, should the restaurant allow for substitutions. However, the red cabbage was not my cup of tea as throughout my meal, the vinegar/pickled taste became too heavy for my liking. Just as the server advised, surely I left Speisekammer feeling not only satisfied, but also stuffed. Service: (5/5) The servers were very kind and welcoming when we arrived. They were very helpful with any questions we asked and kindly checked up on us throughout our meal, even to ask how we enjoyed the food. They also greeted us on the way out. Ambiance: (5/5) The interior seemed like a cozy in and made you feel just right at home. The tables are set with a small sharing/bread plate and a wrapped set of utensils. I appreciated how they provided a sharing plate by default. The decorations throughout the restaurant were very on theme with the cuisine and was reminiscent of Oktoberfest. Enjoyed that they also had large screen TVs that was playing the Warriors game. Nearby street parking was relatively easy to find and is free after 6 PM. The neighborhood is surrounded by kind people, as when we were trying to park, the salon in front came out to advise us that the meter was probably already off and thus parking was free despite it being 5:30 PM. read more

Speisekammer - Sauerbraten - German Near Me - Alameda, California

01/11/2026: This is about the 6th or 7th time my husband and I have been here. Since my husband is from Germany, that says a lot for this restaurant! Brought some dear friends who had never really tried German food before (except for the occasional sausage and sauerkraut at some supposed German faire or market). They loved everything and said they definitely want to come back!! We had heard that the restaurant had new owners, but we were happy to find that the quality and flavor of the food were still excellent! The service was also excellent; our waiter was very attentive even as the restaurant started to fill up for lunch. We started out with the Nurenberg sausage appetizer and sides of red cabbage (rotkohl) and sauerkraut so our friends could try them. We were so hungry we didn't take pictures! My friend had the Smoked Pork Chop (Kassler) which came with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. Both of our husbands had the Sauerbraten (both small) which came with spätzle and rotkohl. I had the Jägerschnitzel (small) which came with spätzle. I also ordered a side of the dill cucumber salad. We were all stuffed but we had to make sure our friends had the Apple Strudel! Another excellent meal at one of our favorite restaurants! Thank you!! read more

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A friend was recommending this place to meet up for dinner and it was a great choice. Everyone ordered their sausages except myself ordered the pork schnitzel. We also tried the crispy potatoes for apps. All the food were delicious but my favorite was the apps. The drinks were tasty and strong. My spicy margarita really tasted spicy. The service was friendly and attentive. There are ample seatings area inside and outside. Overall, this restaurant is worth the visit. read more

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Well, this restaurant has the right-ish look my Kolsch was on the warm size and a bit flat. The first thing that came out was the German pretzel: it was maybe 1/2 the size of what I was expecting, but the cheese sauce was good. My Jägerschnitzel was overcooked, dry and not at all what I was expecting: which would have been a breaded schnitzel with a peppercorn mushroom gravy. This was just coated in salt, pepper, and paprika, and just tough. It was served with spaetzle noodles, which were stuck together. for those that don't know, spezi is a blended German soft drink: Coca-Cola with orange soda. Their spezi was Pepsi with orange soda, but tasted like Pepsi (how is Pepsi still a thing?) even if you like Pepsi, this isn't anything tasting remotely like spezi - no citrus flavor. oh well, they sort of tried. The pork shank was too salty. But otherwise the flavor was good. The kids liked the chicken and Wiener schnitzels, but again they were over cooked. It's a shame. Maybe they need a timer for their fryer. Overall, Spiesekammer looks the part, but for me, it's a themed restaurant that doesn't know or perhaps recall what German food should taste like. my buddy enjoyed his currywurst. for me, the best part ended up being the pickled veggie side dishes that came with the full-sized meals. Beets, cabbage and carrots. Our server was nice, but hard to find. (restaurant wasn't crowded - maybe they were short staffed. it was Saturday, around 2pm The final strike: You know how on the bill they automatically calculate tip percentages? This is supposed to be calculated based on the subtotal. They "helpfully" calculated tip based on the subtotal + tax. Seems dishonest to me. I don't mind tipping more, but I want honest/accurate calculations from which to start, not padded in and tipping on the government's fee. Overall, not a bad place to hang, and if you haven't had German food, this is close enough. I doubt we'll be back though. read more

I've wanted to come here to try the food for years! The service was fantastic and I really enjoyed our orders: a pretzel with their beer cheddar sauce, and the mixed sausage, kraut, and fries (sub for the potatoes). The sausages were snappy (that's what the sausage texture thing is called, right?) and had great flavor. The sauerkraut had great texture and I loved the tangy flavor with the umami bacon bits. The pretzel was fresh and fluffy- it balanced out the saltiness of the cheese sauce. The beer rounded everything out perfectly. The price was so reasonable. And the 70s-80s throwback music was amazing. read more

Speisekammer - Curry Wurst, Bockwurst, and Sauerkraut with mustard - German Near Me - Alameda, California

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I've had some decent experiences here in the past, but judging from recent reviews and my last visit, I think they're struggling a bit with service. Came in for dinner on a Saturday evening at 6, with tickets to see a movie that started at 7:45. They seated us quickly enough, gave us our menus, and then we were left alone for over 30 minutes. During this time we asked passing wait staff twice if we could please order, and were told our waiter would be sent over, but no one ever came. By 6:40, I was sure if we waited any longer, there was no way we'd make our movie, and we left and got burgers at the spot right by the theater. read more

A favorite restaurant of ours for over 15 years really disappointed us last night. Our sauerbraten was extremely fatty and tough--it usually falls apart with a fork but required steak knives--and the flavor was poor. read more

Whenever I visit Alameda, I request a trip to Speisekammer for delicious German Food. The restaurant inside is very cozy and warm but it is pretty large and can accommodate large parties. I prefer to sit outside in the summer and inside during the winter. I prefer if with a small group to dine in the vibrant bar area. The restaurant was sold about 7 months ago and I was worried things might have changed. Much to my delight, they have not. Service is alway spot on. My favorites: Spätzel - ask them to cook it a bit longer so it gets crunchy on top. The potato pancakes are out of this world! Served with applesauce and ask for sour cream on the side too. The appetizer of pork sausages on top of sour kraut. Yum! The pork schnitzel served with roasted potatoes is delicious. Not greasy at all. Their german salad which is pickled carrots, beats, cucumbers and cabbage pairs well with most all of their menu options. And many of the entree's come with the salad. Portions are big and great to share. And don't forget they do a month long OctoberFest celebration!!!! read more

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Nice German spot across the street from Subpar in Alameda. Kids menu is extensive and good. I liked the service and they had a nice table for the 8 of us - 4 kids and 4 adults. The chicken snitzel entree was huge! The bratwurst was good and I liked the sauerkraut. Kids enjoyed their cheeseburger and chicken tenders. The beers were also good and in generous sizes glass cups. Mashed potatoes were savory and fluffy. Good option for people looking for a walkable option for a meal after, during or before subpar! read more

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Loved the authentic dutch food. Love the Atmosphere , great portions , great prices, enough food , fresh ingredients. My chicken schnitzel was bomb full of flavor, the oil that schnitzel has been fried in was clarified butter I guess. The taste was super delicious and new. Love the pickles salad, it is so salty and crunchy under my tooth. Overall I visit this place in couple of month. read more

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Still the best German dining in the East Bay. When the weather permits we are able to sit outside. On this occasion we ordered the pork tenderloin special, which was excellent, and the sauerbraten dinner. Always a nice place to go on a great day in Alameda... read more

Speisekammer - Pork tenderloin special was excellent! - German Near Me - Alameda, California

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Popped in for a date night on Saturday. Beautiful day- patio was full, inside was moderately full. Great atmosphere and chill vibe. Our second time coming in. We ordered the pretzel with beer cheese for an appetizer. I ordered a .5 liter of the Bitburger beer. Nice and light- so good! Hubs got the sauerbraten and I got the pork jagerschnitzel. Delicious all around! The sauerkraut with the sauerbraten was sweet and tangy- perfect pairing. I love the rustic cut spatzel. read more

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Normally I love all their food, but this time it was a bit overseasoned. There were 6 bay leaves in the serving of saurkraut that came with the schweinbraten. Also, a lot of crunchy little brown things not tasty. The pork was as delicious as ever, altho the mashed potatoes tasted as if they came from a box. This was strange because the mashed potatoes that came with the delicious cabbage rolls were excellent. The 6 nurn brats are a bit thin in diameter, like a breakfast sausage, and almost long enough for a bun. I put 2 brats in each hot dog bun with their tasty mustard and saurkraut, after picking out the Bay leaves. Very yummy. Grosser salet excellent as usual. Food was delivered and the amount was perfect. read more

I love this German restaurant so much. We try to make a trip here every 6 months to a year and be sure to bring my friend's mom and my parents. This time my mom wasn't able to come, she has dementia and has been slipping away. But we still brought my dad and had a great time with my best friends, my brother, my husband and friend's lovely mom. I am all about the sausages here. I love the Nurnberger sausages $18 and this time I added a side of Brat $10. They are extremely generous with the sauerkraut. Other good sides are the spaetzle, red cabbage and fries. read more

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We have frequented this place quite a few times over the years. I know this place has a dedicated following and we aren't them. We both like a good beer, me less so anymore, and they have a full bar but being a German restaurant..... they serve German food. I'm not a huge fan except for some sausages and my partner not at all. I do like a good German pretzal though. To bad we have to go elsewhere to find a really good one at a non German place. I wonder if anyone there actually samples the food. It's good for a change of scenery once in awhile bit that's about it. Recently we dropped in while Oktoberfest festivities were going on with a full blown polka band and traditional German costumes on the staff and many of the patrons. Ladderhpusen and weird dresses everywhere. Where do they store this stuff just be pulled out a few days a year. Like I said a dedicated following. I'm sure I have alot of distant relative always there since I'm Norwegian and my ancestors advance their way through Europe. Given the food I see why they didn't stay. So I'm going to throw them a bone and give them 3 stars because I think the people into this like it. Not me. read more

The food at this spot is authentic (as verified by one of my dining companions who is German). To be fair, it is 5 stars for German food in the Bay Area but 4 stars compared to food in Germany. We ordered the schnitzel, currywurst, and kaesespaetzle to share. The portions were very generous, and the flavors were great! I especially liked the kaesespaetzle though it could have used a bit more salt. We also shared the German chocolate cake and apple strudel for dessert; both were also tasty and delicious! read more

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A wide selection of ale and German beers. Very good sauerkraut and potato pancake appetizer. Smoked pork chop was all right. The smoky flavor was kind of faint for the price. I would give it an eight out of 10. Service staff was very attentive. The guys came by several times and every time our beer glass is down to about 30% they would ask if we want another one. We sat indoor so it was a little dark, and the decor was a little bit bland. Bathroom was very clean though, I would give it 10 out of 10, at least for the woman's room. I will definitely visit again. read more