Harry's Hofbrau

Harry's Hofbrau is awesome. It is a cafeteria type of restaurant. It reminded me of a better version of the old Tad's Steakhouse's on Powell's St. My meal tonight was a tri-tip steak dinner $23 and a Manhattan clam chowder $6.75. Both were OK. The tri-tip steak was perfectly cooked medium rare. My sides were the mash potatoes and mushrooms. The mash potatoes were drenched in gravy. The soup had a strong tangy tomato taste. Well done everyone at Harry's Hofbrau.

Came here with luggage, waiters were nice enough to give us a spot to store luggage. Food was amazing, fresh and clean with great portion. Atmosphere was great. Will visit at night for the bar, looking good already during lunchtime.

I'm so happy we found this gem!! Our first time but will not be our last!! First of many !! The food was amazing! Line was long, but the wait was not long at all . We have ben looking for a hofbrau style restaurant for quite some time now, so coming from Fresno was a risk we are glad we took on Harry's. Huge portions of lots of fresh home cooked options you will be stuffed, so come ready to pig out! Also, expect to be in total food coma 😉 staff was amazing from the greeter, to the line cooks and the wait staff everyone was very helpful & patient. Thank for having us Harry's Hofbrau 🤍

It makes no sense how good this place is. Fresh, delicious, real food — served fast. The price tag is very reasonable and the atmosphere is just incredible. Looking forward to my next visit!

I came here because of the good reviews, but I was really disappointed. The meat had no flavor at all, like it wasn’t seasoned. The salad tasted plain. On top of that, the person who helped us was rude and didn’t seem to care. Overall, the food and service were both bad. I don’t understand why this place is rated so highly. I won’t be coming back.

Traditional American cuisine. Perfect to cure that craving for thanksgiving when it’s not quite that time of year. Turkey leg is fall off the bone and you can never go wrong with mashed potatoes and gravy. They aren’t doing anything crazy or innovative just serving up quality hearty meals. A staple in the region.

Delicious tender foods, flavorful, very clean establishment. Staff are welcoming and nice. We love the patio, dog friendly, with tv

Harry's Hofbrau is definitely a legendary restaurant in Redwood City. Hofbrau is an American cafeteria-style restaurant concept, and I feel like it's a place I would have frequented in college. The food was delicious overall, reasonably priced, and the standout for us was the prime rib, which was juicy and served with a side of mushrooms.

You can always count on the Hofbrau for a great meal. They don't make em' like they used to... RIP SJ Location.

Updated review. Came back for the prime rib. It was good. Got mashed potatoes, mac n cheese and brocoli salad. Asked for the aju sauce on the side. Food was good for the price. Hearty portions. Love the aju sauce with the prime rib and the horseradish sauce they got in the table. Service was okay...the person helping me seemed more annoyed I asked for aju sauce and gravy on the side with my mashed potato. As mentioned in my previous review, San Leandro was more warmer. I'd still come back to this location cause their prime rib is good. Their corned beef doesn't look as appealing like San Leandro. The bar was a different story though. Bartender was super friendly! In conclusion, I'd come back to this location for the prime rib.

I've been coming to this place for decades and have never been disappointed. It's like stepping back in time It's cafeteria style grab and tray pick what you want. A good idea is look up their web site for daily specials. They everyday has its own specials. Had the Tri Tip the other night and it was delicious. I usually get the roast beef or the RB open face sandwich both are excellent. My wife calls their Ruben as the best she's ever had. I highly recommend this place.

Always a tough decision on what to order. So many great food options to pick up. You really can't go wrong on your decision. Tonight got the steak plate and you will be leaving stuffed. Cooked to perfection. You also get a side of mash potatoes and a side salad. Definitely left full after finishing my meal. The service is great and friendly here. Parking can get difficult even with parking lots on both side of the restaurant I had to circle the lots several times. Come with group and everyone can pay on one tab or individually so easy to split the the bill if you need

Harry's Hofbrau is awesome. It is a cafeteria type of restaurant. It reminded me of a better version of the old Tad's Steakhouse's on Powell's St. My meal tonight was a tri-tip steak dinner $23 and a Manhattan clam chowder $6.75. Both were OK. The tri-tip steak was perfectly cooked medium rare. My sides were the mash potatoes and mushrooms. The mash potatoes were drenched in gravy. The soup had a strong tangy tomato taste. Well done everyone at Harry's Hofbrau.

4th of July lunch at Harry's was good. It's great they are open on holidays. Thanksgiving was fun but super long line. The tri tip dinner is the best, it comes with 2 sides. The mashed potatoes and Chinese chicken salad are my fav sides.

I grew up in Mountain View and this was one of the places that our family would go and eat on a Friday night. Came here with some friends who said we are going to Harry's Hofbrau and was I excited. parking was a little bit of a chllenge and we drove from Los Gatos to get here! It was a long line but it was moving quickly and they had people on the floor helping you find a seat for your party. I order the Turkey platter with masjed potatoes and stuffing with cranberry sauce. It was so good! The Turkey was moist and not dry and very tastey. My wife ordered the prome rib sandwhich and she was just as pleased. We finished of the meal by splitting a strawberry short cake. Can we say .... HEAVENLY! Here is what I appreciated it brought back so many memories for me to eat here and the food is still constantly good. By the way ... the batrooms were clean. Way to go in making a memory!

I was really looking forward to roast beef and traveled out of my way to try Harry's Hofbrau. However, the cut of roast beef was cooked to medium/medium well. I like a rare roast beef that is edged with fat (this cut has no fat at all). It did not look appealing. I opted to follow the guy in front of me's choice and got the turkey leg platter with mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing and a side of red cabbage. The turkey leg was overcooked. The stuff was okay but bland. The potatoes and gravy were unremarkable though I expected this to be the case as usually the meat in a Hofbrau is the shining star and potatoes a supporting role! The cranberry sauce was fine-I assume it is the commercial canned version. The pats of butter tasted like when their left in refrigerator to long and they above the flavors of other items. They were not individually sealed. I appreciated the free parking and the large dining area with many seating options to choose from. The tables were promptly clean by a competent busser who was doing a great job. The price for the meal was right and more affordable that most restaurants these days. Overall experience was acceptable though I left disappointed in the food.

I was overwhelmed by the amount of choices. I finally settled on the roast turkey since I was in the mood for copious. amounts of gravy. The turkey breast was generally moist but my first couple bites were a bit dry. The mash potatoes and gravy were on point. I was disappointed by the dressing (stuffing). There was a specific flavor I wasn't a fan of. I feel crazy for saying this, but it was almost metallic. I tried a bit of the pastrami which was excellent. I enjoyed the food overall and love these type of legacy establishments. Next I want to get the pastrami as a sandwich and try their cakes.

Carved turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing and grilled veggies! Delicious! Such a nostalgic meal and one that my family will happily drive an hour away to taste. Friendly service and still the same cute decor all throughout the restaurant.

Come back to San Jose!!!! Came last Saturday shortly after it opened. I was in awe of its size. The restaurant appeared bigger than the closed San Jose location. Not crowded so we were able to waltz through their cafeteria-style and find a table once I paid. It's a little overwhelming.. the menu because it has variety and their prices are fair. I wanted to order everything. Gavin wasn't too hungry so he only wanted a side of macaroni and cheese. I worked out and didn't eat so I ordered the open face turkey sandwich (dark and white meat), mashed potatoes, and drowned in their rich and thick gravy. I also ordered a side of Cesar salad. Oh, the turkey meat was tender! No option to tip when you pay. There is an ATM machine next to cashier area. I pulled out cash to tip. I am not sure whether beverages (sodas) can get free refills but I noticed a guy asking for his refill. I go to Whis-Purr Rescue every Saturday. This place might be part of my weekly rotation. Who knows. All I know was that I had the most comforting meal in the world.

You know that Dolly Parton song which was also massively covered and boosted by Whitney Houston? Yup yup well that's how I feel about this awesome eatery. Check out my original write-up; I totally stand by it. My friend who never tried Harry's finally did when we went together months ago, and it was a great meal in a fine festive atmosphere. The Oktoberfest special included a main of Polish sausage and schnitzel dressed in gravy. I asked for an extra ladle of the gravy, warm German potato salad, red cabbage pickled, salad (of which there was many variety, but I got regular garden salad) and ranch dressing, choice of wheat roll or white dinner roll with two pats of butter. All of that was tasty to the max, and more than enough for a meal.. I couldn't finish it. The value is totally rad. This type of cafeteria and hofbrau style meal is something very special, traditional and just.. rarer and rarer as we move inexorably further into the 21st century. I want to enjoy it as much as possible while I'm walking the Earth. So if you haven't eaten here, get yourself and family and friends over to Harry's Hofbrau for a comforting fun and delectable filling meal. Because Harry's... And eye i eye eye i i eye Will always Love you ooh ooh ooh you Will always Love you

Prices are incredible, especially for the quantity of food. Beer selection is extensive. Is it the best prime rib in the Bay Area? Certainly not. But everywhere else will be twice as expensive. The vibes are old school cozy. We went around 4:30pm on a Saturday and there were a good amount of people there, but no line and plenty of open seats. By 5pm it was bumping.

1909 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94063 In Redwood City, you will find one of the Bay Area's favorite restaurants, - Harry's Hofbrau. This cafeteria style eatery offers up hearty meals at fair prices. You get in line, grab a tray, and then tell the servers what you want. All the foods are presented buffet style behind glass. There's also freshly carved meats and a bar. I was there with a Yelp Elite friend, and I ordered the roast beef dinner for $18.99. Beautiful slices of freshly carved roast beef piled on a plate with gravy. I added mashed potatoes, salad, roll, and drink. Delicious and satisfying! The interior is a dimly lit dining room with old fashioned decor. You will find both tables and booths. It was cool to see a suit of armor standing guard near the restrooms. Harry's Hofbrau is located near the junction of Woodside Rd and El Camino Real. It has a huge parking lot. Harry's Hofbrau in Redwood City was opened in 1954, and is part of the unique charm of the SF Bay Area. They have another restaurant in San Leandro. Support Local Business!

Food n beer, service, ambience and SPACE were excellent and lots to choose from. Had the freshly sliced roast beef with mash potatoes/au jus sauce, steamed veggies & corn, wheat buttered roll, amazing carrot cake, and hefenweizen. Quite epic I thought like a Facebook Google VMware thang or buffet ish.. thanks.

This place is solid! There are so many great food options. I'd rate the food a solid 4, but the ambiance is a 5--it's a casual, no-fuss spot to enjoy good food and drinks. I had the prime rib plate and the turkey plate, both of which were satisfying. There's also plenty of parking, which is always a plus. This is a great spot for large groups since there's ample seating. I also appreciate that you pay first and then sit down--it makes for a more relaxed dining experience since you can focus on enjoying your meal without worrying about the check at the end. Would definitely come back!

Great Hofbrau- so many choices- I love the roast beef most of all! Also: fish, Turkey, sausage, salads too. Great sides- roasted veggies are good, Mac n cheese (really cheesy) , mashed potatoes and gravy, beans.... They also have MANY draft beers. Get a senior meal - portions are a bit smaller, costs less and ice cream or jello is included. Lots of seating, in dining room or in bar.

I arrived around 4:45 PM, and while the parking lot was fairly full, I was lucky to snag a spot. I decided to try one of their specials: sirloin tips with mushrooms over pasta. While the portion size was generous, the food itself wasn't very hot--temperature-wise, it could have been warmer. The line moved pretty quickly, taking about 15 minutes to get through. As for the flavor, it was a bit on the bland side, but I understand that's the style they seem to be going for. However, the leftovers the next day tasted much better, especially after I added some Tabasco sauce to kick up the flavors--it made a huge difference! Overall, I think I'll give it another shot next time but go for a sandwich instead. The food was decent, but I'm curious to try something with a bit more seasoning.

The positives are that this place is huge and spectacularly decorated. Coats of armor, statues, and old time relics line the walls. You could spend a lot of time just walking around and looking at everything, which is pretty fun, especially if you have kids. The menu is expansive, you are not lacking for choices. I had the tri tip with mashed potatoes and a side of blueberry pie and was pretty happy with my meal. It wasn't the best I've ever had but it was decent and affordable. The line to order was a nightmare however! We were here at 1115 and waited over a half an hour to get to the front of the line and place our order. After ordering, the food was made right in front of us and then we carried it out to the table. It was an interesting experience. If I find my way back I might check out the biergarten next time which looked very inviting.

Went to Harry's Hofbrau last night with my in-laws on recommendation of a colleague and I can't believe I hadn't been there before! I got the tri tip dinner, which was a special - it came with mashed potatoes and another side: I chose macaroni and cheese. They also had DELICIOUS cherry pie that I took home to enjoy. My one complaint is we had a person in our party who was gluten free (cross contamination ok), and when I asked the people at the counter if anything was gluten free they said no, but then when we asked if there was anything without wheat they looked confused? We ended up going with what appeared to be gluten free but it was weird that these people seemed to have never heard the word gluten before. My husband and I will definitely be back!

Love this place! Have been coming here for years. My go to is the open face turkey or Roast beef sandwich. They have a great bar with a great beer selection. Staff is always friendly.

From the name alone, "Harry's Hofbrau" you'd think this place was some sort of german style establishment... but the truth is, aside from the interior decor, that is essentially where the german-esque feel starts and stops. My boyfriend and his dad truly love this place... they frequent it often... and as die-hard carnivores, I can understand why... (there's a fairly large meat carving station at their disposal) but, for me... it's like traveling back in time to an old-school cafeteria where the lunch-staff asks you what you want and they get irritated if you haven't decided by the time it is your turn to order. I will say this... the food is very bountiful and there is definitely a variety of offerings.... but... there is no mandatory call to action... that is to say, you won't find me touting, "YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS." The food is decent as is the price and the vibe is pretty chill.

we went there for prime rib but they didn't have any and the food quality wasn't too good. It was dry and flavor was mid, just okay. The place is very big though and you order in front and take your food to a table of your liking. They have tons of beers to choose from

I visited on a weekend specifically to try their prime rib deal, since it's only available then. I went with the prime rib sandwich on a Dutch crunch roll, paired with a side of mashed potatoes. Right away, I noticed that the Dutch crunch roll wasn't toasted, which was a letdown. On top of that, the sandwich came plain with no toppings, I had to ask for lettuce, tomato, and peppers on the side. Unfortunately, the sandwich itself was dry and lacked flavor, making it hard to enjoy. However, the staff was super friendly, and the mashed potatoes were solid. The overall vibe felt like an old-school diner you'd find in Reno, but unfortunately, the food didn't leave a strong enough impression for me to want to return.

When in California, a delicious French Dip Sandwich is a must, and what better spot than Harry's Hofbrau. From the moment you walk in, your mind takes you down memory lane. It's a classic old school vibe. Getting in line, looping through the velvet ropes. Ordering my French Dip, watching them carve my roast beef. Extra a jus please!! The staff is wonderfully gracious always available to help carry your tray to your table or booth. One sandwich, two sides just at $20 bucks. Austin Yelp Elite Approved!!!

Food is great! Cafeteria style serving. Staff is wonderful and helpful when help is needed with trays!

I come here often for work meetings and all the food here is really good. The staff is very friendly and they work hard to get through very busy and long lines. Parking is generally pretty easy to find and they have a good selection of beers on tap! Definitely give them a try when in the area.

3.5 stars. Harry's Hofbrau is such a trip- with the dark wood paneling, buffet style deli meats and mashed potatoes/gravy, it has the vibe of an old-school New York restaurant or a themed off-the-strip buffet in Vegas. Portions were extremely generous (read: massive), prices were decent, and while the food wasn't mind blowing, it was hearty, felt homemade, and incredibly filling. If you ever have a hankering for giant roasted deli meat sandwiches, Thanksgiving roast, or just feel like eating at a classic, old-school institution, this is the place to go.

It was a cold winter day and I was once again craving beef/steak. I've never actually eaten at Harry's Hofbrau, but decided today was the day! In addition to my craving of beef, we really wanted comfort food. We ordered the roast beef, turkey with gravy and stuffing, and those meals came with 2 sides each. We both got mashed potatoes, but of course had to try their Mac n cheese and to keep me feeling a bit less guilty, I got a Caesar salad. Beef was pretty good, not sure it sufficed my steak craving, but still good! Turkey was yummy and it felt like having a second thanksgiving! Definitely get the stuffing and gravy to complete it. Mashed potatoes came with 2 different gravies, but I think I preferred the turkey gravy more. Mac and cheese was decent and the Caesar salad tasted like it came from a bag. Will skip the Caesar next time. Service was quick and decent. It was lively and cozy inside, it felt like we were in a ski lodge! We plan to try the pies next time :) Total: $48 Tip: Menu was a bit confusing at first, take a moment to read about all their offerings. Get the stuffing with the turkey!

My oldest (25 and severely affected by autism) loves to eat out and loves meat. He is not good at waiting for a check. Alex likes to eat and run. Harry's Hofbrau was the perfect option for our family pre-Thanksgiving feast. Alex felt little pressure and appreciated the options. I got cute photos and when he was done eating, we were free to go.

I always get carved meat that is amazing good! The atmosphere is delightful and the employees are always so nice to me! Is that your experience too? Let me know! Maybe I meet you there on a weekend! Cheers!

This is a cafeteria style restaurant. The food is already cooked and just waiting for you to walk by with your tray so they can plop food on a plate and have you pay $30 or more for your meal. No thanks.

First time and this place was excellent. I have no notes to share. Got the corned beef sandwich and split pea soup for lunch and it was awesome and reasobly priced. Great looking bar too - will do that next time! Staff was also very friendly and the place is warm and inviting. I highly recommend.

Great service Great food Great selections Just missing live music at dinner time. 3 of us for under a hundo...great prices also.

First time eating lunch here and not disappointed. Theres a lot of choices of food and the service is fast. I love the place great and lots of people during lunchtime. Good place to get lots of verity of draft beers.

We have eaten here so many times I've lost count, but I wanted to do an update since my last review was 10 years ago apparently. Aside from small gatherings, we've had a birthday party of 10 family members this past year that was great fun. Aside from the food, which we all know and love - it is so predictable and there are so many choices you can always find something you like - the line servers handled us all easily and we had room for us to eat (helps if you don't come at peak hours of 5-6:30). We miss the Harry's that used to be closer to us but we hope this one keeps going!

I love this place. I used to go to the San Jose one all the time and anytime I'm up in Redwood City. It is something I consider. There are not many restaurants like this left. It is a classic.

This throwback restaurant is nearly the last of its breed. Hearty cuts of Prime Rib, Roast Beef, or Corned Beef star at the hot bar. A member of my family speaks lovingly and often about the Turkey Dinner Sandwich. The decor takes one back in time, and diners will often stand gaping at the giant wall menu for several minutes just trying to decide what it will be this time. The portions are abundant and given modern sensibilities, it is likely you will carry off some of your meal for a future breakfast or lunch. (On my last visit, the Corned Beef ended up cubed and parked next to my scramble on the following day.) Not everyone will love this place (especially Vegans), but I give it a little bump for bringing the comfort of a bygone era. Were my parents here now, I would take them there with great confidence.

Wow I had the most amazing Roast Beef Sandwich with Au Jus and mashed potatoes and beef gravy. The roast beef was literally succulent! This will definitely be a place to visit again when I visit from Omaha.

I don't know why, but I always figured Harry's Hofbrau, was some sort of bootleg buffet. It's not bootleg and it's not a damn buffet, sort of. It's like walking into an adult cafeteria, but with the feel of 70s and 80s. Walking in I didn't even know what to expect. Once in, there will be no hostess, but to the right front You'll see the line to the food assembly line. And it was organized by a fancy maze of velvet ropes. If you're lucky, there won't be many people in line and you'll head straight to the ordering station. Pro tip, look at that menu before you get to the counter! You don't wanna feel like an idiot, like I did and hold up the line. You'll grab your tray, placing it above, choose from the menu, move down the service station, pick your sides and you end up at the register. For those of you that will need an adult beverage, there is a full bar, to the left rear of the restaurant. I was kind of hesitant to order the tri-tip, but I gave it a shot, and I was not disappointed. The meat was tender, juicy, and very tasty. It also came along with a side of mashed potatoes and a salad. My girlfriend ordered the ham dinner. All in all, we were surprisingly happy with our meal and it only ran us $50. I shouldn't have to say this, but don't expect a fine dining experience, but a family friendly restaurant. LAlso, while you're eating, somebody will be by, to check on you and refill your drinks. Make sure you bring some cash, because at the register, there is nowhere to tip. The staff checking on tables truly deserve your tip.

It's not that this food is knocking on the door of Gary Danko or Atelier Crenn. It's that the food is consistent, tasty and no matter what kind of mood you're in - and especially when you don't even know what mood you're in - you'll find something to your liking here. Been here a thousand years (in other words my entire damn life) and everyone likes it. The Littles and the oldsters (who pocket a dinner roll and butter pats because that's them). Never before has anyone made me half of a roasted ham sandwich with a side of mac salad like this. And the hubs will take their turkey plate all day long because I'm only down to roast a turkey once a year. Once. Only. Very retro in decor. Plenty of space. The "kids" from my elementary school (they're all in their 70s now) meet up here because it's roomy, familiar, and again - everyone will find something to like. Their spit roasted meats are succulent and tasty. Lots of sides. Specialties very day. Try it out. It'll be a trip to the 60s/70s/80s if you've ever thought of time travel.

Harry's Hofbrau Redwood City is part of a Bay Area chain that serves old school "American" food that is like a cafeteria counter serve and you seat yourself. Service is fast, the freshly roasted meats are cut to order, the sides are all comfort food. We brought our dog and appreciated that we were welcome to eat in their spacious covered rear outdoor patio area (tables, chairs and heat lamps). It worked out great.

friendly service and good food/great portions! perfect for girl dinner/choosing exactly what you want to eat and sharing with friends best thing i tried was probably the pastrami, mac and cheese was just ok to me

Fast,Great Value for your $$ . good food portion and Quality food. I'm Carved Meat Dinners

Best restaurant in Redwood City hands down! Great customer service too. Prime rib and tri tip dinner are my favorites. Mac and cheese is bomb too. But honestly everything I've had there has been delicious home cooking! I would eat there everyday if I could.

On my latest excursion to the San Francisco Bay Area I visited Harry's hofbrau in redwood city. Since I visit the bay area semi frequently I've been here before several times. Whatever I order be it the spaghetti and meatballs or lasagna it's almost always great. This time I had a corned beef turkey combo dipped in au jus and it was delicious, but the line is too long. Once you get to the counter the service is very good. But to stand for 30 minutes or longer can be uncomfortable. The restaurant is comfy but it's crowded and loud. They could expand the place, but probably not economically feasible. Since I love the food, I'll go back during the slower times like early morning when they open or in the afternoon, if I can. Give it a try, I think it will become a regular stop.

Had a craving for the fresh roasted turkey plate, so I drove down from S.F. got my fill of comfort food. Very good, generous portion. Hof Brau ambiance. Has big selection of beers

First time trying this Harry's location when on a trip to the Bay Area. There seem to be fewer and fewer of these old fashioned cafeteria style places. For a Friday dinner, the crowd was distinctly on the older side. The Mrs and I were probably on the younger middle part of the age range. The only truly younger people there were with their families like our kids. One party had what appeared to be three generations. Place was clean and we all enjoyed a hearty meal. The Mrs. had a French dip, youngest had roast beef sandwich and side of coleslaw, and daughter had BBQ beef sandwich. I had the roast beef plate. The rolls for the sandwiches were reasonably fresh and very hearty. My mashed potatoes and gravy were good as well as the Mac salad that I ordered. If I had one critique, it would be that there was too much bread. After finishing the meal, we probably had 1 entire roll worth of bread leftover. The best part of the meal? The check including a tip I left on the table was less than $69 for four people. In today's pricing, that's pretty close to a visit to any number of fast food places. Solid four star visit. Good, old school food when in the mood for a "steak and potatoes" meal.

When I am in the area, Harry's is a safe and easy choice to make for a meal. I like the availability of a Senior plate which still has plenty of food for me. Their standard size plates are often too much food since I feel obliged to clean my plate. The standard plate includes a generous portion of protein, typically pastrami, two sides, roll/butter, and dessert. It's a large room with enough space for the grandkids to wander a bit. Staff is available to help us transport our meals from the counter/cash register to the table.