Great beer selection!! Good food!!! Great service!!!…read moreExcellent menu and timing services!!!!

Perfect spot to catch up over drinks and solid German fare…read more Came here with some coworkers and honestly, the vibe alone is worth the visit. The ambiance and service were both amazing, it's just one of those places where you can actually relax and have good conversation without feeling rushed. Got the brat in a bun with sauerkraut, sautéed onions, and jalapeños, plus a side of fries. The brat was legit and hit the spot, exactly what you want from a German spot. Simple, well-executed, and satisfying. Can't remember exactly which drinks I had (that's usually a good sign, right?), but I do remember they were really good. The drink selection here is solid and they know what they're doing behind the bar. For the price point and the quality of the experience - good food, great drinks, excellent atmosphere - the value is there. This isn't just about filling your stomach; it's about having a good time while you do it. Highly recommend if you're looking for a spot to catch up with friends or coworkers over drinks and some quality German food. Will definitely be back.

I stopped in to Esther's for a late lunch today. I've lived in the area for 26 years and for some…read morereason this is my first time here. This is such a quaint and charming little spot. The owners were lovely. It's now owned and run by a Latino couple. They told me they purchased the place about 4 years ago. I ordered the bratwurst in a bun (I chose the polish sausage) and a side of potato salad. The total for the two came to $20.10. The polish sausage was good, the pretzel bun was delicious. I actually sliced up the sausage and ate the sausage and bun separately dipping both in the German mustard. The mustard was the star of the plate! It was absolutely fantastic. The potato salad was supposed to be a traditional German potato salad (made without mayo) but it was very runny and had no flavor. More like bland runny mashed potato's (but with no butter or cream) with lumps of potatoes in it. It was $5.95. I would suggest to pass on this item. I couldn't leave without trying dessert so I tried the almond lemon torte and a berry cream cake. The cake was a very light sponge cake with whipped cream filling. The lemon torte with the light almond crust was delicious. I would highly recommend! The two items came to a total of $17.90. The breakfast seems to be pretty popular and looking at the menu I can see why. I'll be back again to try some of the breakfast items and a few items I noticed on the lunch/dinner menu. (And I really want to try one of their large pretzels,made in house, with that delicious German mustard)

The food is adequate. The staff are really great…read more It's a fine little sandwich shop. They could source some better quality bread (now that the bakery portion has closed). I got the curry wurst which was good, but said it came with "German bread"... it was whole wheat buttered toast like from a grocery store... and not even a baguette freshly sliced, which would've been a better option than pre-sliced sandwich bread... My son got the Black Forest ham sandwich. He devoured his sandwich and enjoyed the Remoulade dressing on the sandwich.

World Lunch Table had a soft opening today. They plan to rotate various cuisines - this weekend is…read moreBavarian. Stopped by for lunch today and had a bratwurst with sauerkraut - delicious! This is inside Ava's market so you can either eat at one of the tables inside or take it outside to Ava's tables or the city provided picnic tables. I'm not sure what schedule they will use to rotate cuisines- I'm eager to try done new things but if you have a favorite you'll have to keep an eye out for when that cuisine returns.

Super fresh ingredients. I got the Wednesday menu to go: shrimp tacos, mushroom tacos, and Spanish…read moretortilla. Each bite was full of flavors with fresh ingredients. The portion was plenty for lunch, and luckily, I had someone to share it with. What makes them unique is that they serve international cuisine for lunch from Tuesday through Friday, run by a group of creative ladies. It's located inside a grocery store, with seating areas both inside and outside.

Attended a vendor event here and it was a great time…read more Food wise we had some appetizers, which were good, but the beer is what really stood out. Great selection in my novice opinion. The staff was friendly and gave advice to those of us who hadn't been to this restaurant and/or had German beer. Other people seemed to be having a great time as well and it was lively but we could still hold a conversation without yelling.

Arrived in a Tuesday at 6pm…read more Service 3 stars Beer 5 stars Food 2 stars Seat yourself Found a table at 6pm QR code for menu but can't order Sat for a bit before we were helped We ordered Chicken tacos 1 star Chicken was thinner than my belt, breading was soggy, there was maybe a total of an ounce of chicken in all 3 tacos combined and that's being generous Burger of the month ($24) 3 stars It was good, but for the size, even with inflation it should have been $15 Soda - a can, a glass, and no ice was $5.50 Beer - $18.50 Everything we originally ordered was no longer being offered. The menu is digital that you have to view on your phone - why can't they remove the items from the menu??

Tldr: Ludwig's cares…read more Ludwig's always hits the spot. The portion is always great in consideration for the cost of the dishes. I've come multiple times, solo, and with friends, and I've never had a bad experience. The service has always been consistent in the way that this establishment always take care of their guests. Every guest around you is always having a good time. This is a key component that you want to experience in a restaurant setting. Masha took care of me today (and multiple other customers at the same time.) I observed and received nothing short of what is expected in a restaurant setting in Mountain View on Castro Street: Quality service, and great suggestions. I think guests sometimes overlook the novelty of being able to enjoy your time in the establishment you choose to dine at. Folks seem to be in such a rush these days. It's nice to slow down and enjoy the sunshine and hustle/bustle of the world around while enjoying a quality meal and some sunshine or indoors while letting the wind sweep your table top. P.s. if you ever have some issues with your experience--talk to the staff. Don't leave a low quality yelp review. It doesn't help anything besides, perhaps, one's self esteem.

Fun beer garden with a nice outdoor area, a popcorn machine, Happy Hours, and trivia on Wednesdays!…read moreI arrived with my gal pal during happy hour to snack on some bites and have a beer. It was a sunny day and the weather was beautiful (but slightly hot), luckily we got a table as there were reserved seats around us. For happy hour, we got their happy hour sampler which included, 2 spaetzle cheese balls, a pretzel with sweet mustard, pickled veggies, and a cheese sausage/brat wrapped in pastry dough. We also ordered some jager fries (fries with mushroom gravy/jager sauce, cheese, and green onions). The wrapped sausage was the standout! We also ordered two half liter beers - I love the selection of German beers and local beers. This being a biergarten, of course we went German. Overall, a beautiful way to spend an afternoon! I would definitely try non-happy hour menu items and try to make my way down their beer list.

This place is fantastic. Actual fresh cask beer and all the awesomeness it brings with it. The…read morebitter was classic and authentic. The stout fantastic! It didn't taste like old coffee, no peanut butter or anything weird. A stout that tastes like a stout, beer! I will be back as often as I can. It's a drive for me but soo worth it.

Love this spot! Great beer selection and excellent service. Would recommend this place if you need…read morea cold beer.