Mike L.
Yelp
To be honest, when I first stumbled upon Radhaus on Yelp, I was genuinely surprised...and excited. Partly because it never occurred to me that there might be a restaurant that calls Fort Mason home, but also because, with its location by the water, I could imagine how terrific the views of the bay would be! Of course, that's to say nothing about Radhaus itself, which is, based on my modest experience, pretty damn good!
Along with its gorgeous views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge in the distance (their entire wall of windows brings in a ton of natural light, too!), Radhaus has an awesome vibe about it. The ambiance is casual and very lively, but it's not nearly as loud or rowdy as one might expect at a place with so many beers, ciders, wines, and cocktails available to offer. Sadly, their food menu isn't quite as extensive by comparison, but it's got everything you could reasonably expect from a German drafthouse (and then some, as they have a brunch menu that I wasn't expecting to see).
-- JAGERSCHNITZEL - Breaded Pork Loin, Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Seasonal Mushrooms, and Herbed Potatoes...$23
(https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radhaus-san-francisco-4?select=bf6cVuEJrUH7JaGsYxkJzQ)
I was most excited to try this one and it didn't disappoint! The pork was perfectly crispy on the outside while moist on the inside, the mushrooms were delicious, the sauce was very flavorful, and I loved the herbed potatoes!
-- BRATWURST - One Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Pork Jus, Sweet Mustard...$21
(https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radhaus-san-francisco-4?select=tN3XrZ2CrYMuYqjd01Nhdg)
Even though it wasn't bad, I still found this a little disappointing. The sausage was juicy and the mashed potatoes were decent, but the portion felt light for $21. In hindsight, maybe we should have tried the currywurst instead.
-- POTATO PANCAKES with Sour Cream and Apple Sauce...$14
(https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radhaus-san-francisco-4?select=4HQRV90Goh_Dk-4SZcLoaA)
I've been craving legit potato pancakes ever since Walzwerk shuttered and these hit the spot! Although I do wish they had been crispier, I liked how every piece had a good amount of potato and weren't over seasoned/salty.
-- HOT CHICKEN SCHNITZEL SANDWICH with Pickles, Buttermilk Yogurt Sauce, Spicy Turkish Aioli, Haus Pan de Mie Bun, and Fries...$18
(https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radhaus-san-francisco-4?select=GbPRqK981W4UwFjT8_EnWw)
This wasn't quite what I was expecting, but it was no less solid. The portion was fairly generous and I thought the chicken was really good and the fries were very tasty. The sauce had a nice kick to it, but it also made the chicken very wet.
As far as service goes, it was good for the most part. The host who greeted us wasn't the friendliest, but it could be because we walked in without a reservation (30-45 min wait) and they looked to be a little busy. That said, I thought all of the other workers were great, though they/the kitchen forgot our sandwich until we brought it to their attention. Also, parking is available within Fort Mason, but I'm not sure if it's free/how it works (my gf's friend tried to pay at the machine, but it wouldn't take his card). Otherwise, there should be plenty of spaces in the lot by the Marina Green and on nearby streets.
All in all, the only thing that I truly regret is not taking getting to try more of the beers and cocktails Radhaus has to offer. Then again, I guess it also gives me even more reason to come back to try more of the food here too!