Schroeder's

Just stopped in for a quick meal, after a conference. Love the atmosphere and the food was good. I only sat at the bar so "service" really doesn't get included in this review, as you kind of are just there to drink and eating is optional. Having said that, it is kind of expensive but it's also downtown and I guess that's to be expected. I'd go back.

All the food was great and tasty. I ordered: 1. The dish for 20$: - The Frankfurter sausage (pork, oregano, garlic, smocked) was perfect, - garlic mashed potato was creamy, soft garlic taste - pickles were crispy and had delicious taste, - bourbon mustard - sauerkraut was cutted finely and had a light aroma of infused cabbage. 2. Draft beer hofrbrau dunkel (dark lager, Germany) was fresh. They had happy hour. It cost less than usual. ~9$ No waiting time to sit at 3.40 pm Tuesday. 5 minutes waiting time for a beer. 10 minutes waiting time for your main dishes. The staff (Stefania D) was polite. They have huge tables for the big companies. Thank you!

I was there with my 3 colleagues from work for dinner on Wednesday July 10, 2024. The place was packed and very, very loud. Both doors to the restaurant were open. So we were sitting outside. You need to order using your phone. Service was fast and friendly. As I am German, I was asked to order for everyone. I got half liter of Hofbraeu Helles, which were great and I can recommend. Then as appetizer the large Brezen (correct German is with a 'B'). The Brezen was a soft one and was disappointing. Not something I would get in Germany. Didn't even taste as I am used to. Then we got the vegetable plate with Spaetzle [Spa:etzle]. I liked that one. We also order two types of Schnitzel. I think one was the chicken and the other was pork. The real Wiener Schnitzel is supposed to be with veal. Both were fried and tasted good. We also got the Wurstplate (sausage plate) which was disappointing. The sausage were too fatty. Schroeder is ok, good enough, and seems very popular. What really matters in a German Beerhall is the atmosphere and the beer, also known as Gemuetlichkeit. Schroeder has that. I may be back but more for the beer.

I found this place by accident and I’m so glad I did. The food is AMAZING and the portions are great for the price. They have lunch specials, too, which are also well priced for the amount of food. We got the chicken schnitzel, pretzel, and Spätzle, all to split, plus drinks. The total came out to less than I thought and I’m at the right level of full but not uncomfortable. Adding this to my list of places to come back to. The staff was all friendly and willing to make recommendations when asked.

Great to watch sports, and perfect for large groups! Multiple screens for different games playing. Staff is accommodating to switching games. Drinks are bountiful and good portions. Food is decent. Perfect for large groups! And doesn't feel super cramped.

You’re experiencing Europe in a whole new way right here! The food is great, with flavors that transport you across the Atlantic. They have an impressive selection of beers, both draft and bottled, so there’s something for everyone. The staff is fantastic – friendly, attentive, and really make you feel at home. A must-visit spot if you’re looking for that European vibe!

Took my parents here for a unique experience and they loved it! We ordered two beer flights for drinks, and for food got Kartoffel tots, Jager schnitzel, Bavarian Crispy Pork Shank, and One sausage platter with two sausages - Frankfurter and Sicilian. The portions are huge but we did our best to finish most of it. Inside the restaurant, the area that's nearer to the entrance is for bar/low-key hangout where I saw some people grab drinks together after work or for dates. Further in from the entrance is the dining area where I saw some people sit down and order meals. Price is pretty reasonable given that this is SF / their portions are generous. I also enjoyed the German flights as well!

Went here for the first time in years! The place got a full make over prior to the pandemic and it is beautiful inside and much bigger then I remember. I was there for an event, so we had buffet lunch, but the variety was great and overall the food was good. I will be back to try the regular menu for sure.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Few things beat a beer at Schroeder's. Add in a pretzel and it's like magic. And a burger? Then life is grand.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Fantastic business lunch or after work drinks spot. Schroeder's is the west coast's oldest German restaurant, and it's food menu has only gotten better and better.

Went here with coworkers to grab a beer after work and try their famous pretzels. The pretzels were extremely soft and not too salty. The portions are really large so make sure you order accordingly.

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

We haven't been here in years. It's lost a little of its charm but overall it was a great meal with great service. The cauliflower was the best! Super crunchy on the outside yet cooked well on the inside (not too soft not too crunchy). The tots were tots - nothing special and the chicken schnitzel salad was incredibly crunchy well cooked chicken. Beer choice is out of this world! I think it looses its one star as it feels less authentic as the old place but overall would definately go back as the food, beer choices and service was excellent.

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.

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.

Liana treated us like she wanted us here! I can't tell you how important that is to us and our clients!

Nice location. Strange Pastrami but was okish, The service was regular, we enjoyed our time there, I wish it opens during weekend for some games

It's usually packed but the food is worth the wait. Make sure you make reservations if you have a big group. The drinks are delicious but if you make them doubles, it's much better.

Travel Post --- Getting lost in the city has its perks. While I couldn't find where I was going to I did find Schroeder's. Was early afternoon. So not happy hour yet. Did notice locals stopped by before heading home and the staff knew them and they knew the staff. Loved that. The burger was fabulous although maybe one section was salty. But overall the bun was warm and buttered the cheese melted and creamy. Kept it simple no bacon no avocado just straight up burger action. The tater tots again no loaded scene here just crunchy tasty tots. Can't wait to visit this city again and bring my daughter here. She just loves German fare.

It's such a nice place to host a big corporate happy hours!!! The place can get packed pretty quickly. We got so lucky and the receptionist was kind to let us have a private space in the back w shuffleboard game. We had so much there and stayed pretty late. The cocktails I got were delicious. Despite the strong taste of alc, the sweetness of the fruit balanced it out (strawberry kush). Golden state of mind was also another sweet cocktail, but I liked the fruity flavor from strawberry kush more. Customer service was great. I hope to get this space again for our monthly happy hours. I might not get any luck next time but we shall see~

Come here for beer. Any kind of beer is good here. The food is secondary and necessary because it goes with the beer. Sausages are ok. The large soft pretzel is the best thing on the menu. Skip the tater tots unless you happen to like them. Nice old fashioned place with lots of dark wood, televisions for sports games, and lots of testosterone here. Good place to drink with friends and business acquaintances in social setting.

Nice spot for happy hour or lunch! We got the tater tots and buffalo bites for the appetizer! I got the steak and arugula for $25. There was not much steak but a lot more of arugula! Overall I like the appetizer but the salad was ok.

Did a happy hour here. It was fine, is all there is to say. The food was good enough, though it's German food, so it's a bit bland. Beer selection was limited, which was surprising, though that might have just been due to it being a HH event. It had a good variety, but I was expecting more. The service was fine. We had a good size group, but only one person serving, so it could have been a bit better planned. The place was busy, though, so it did have a good HH atmosphere, at least!

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!!!

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.

Loved the laidback vibe, great place to meet friends and share German meals (sausages). Service was fantastic including my dish.

I came in for a work event and wanted to share updates for my friends who don't drink or who are vegan since I don't see much on these topics in the other reviews. Nonalcoholic drinks include the usual sodas, lemonade, and ginger beer. I went with the ginger beer which was definitely a good choice. Vegan food options wise - within appetizers, I had the pretzel and brussel sprouts. Just avoid the cheese or any nonvegan sauces. For my main course, I got the plant based beyond meat sausage with just sauerkraut, a few pickles, and a side of mustard since it normally comes with mashed potatoes but those are not vegan. I appreciate the waiter we had for answering my questions and coming back to me with clarifying information when he realized he told me an item was vegan when it wasn't so I was able to order the above items that I did. Had I not come for a work event, I definitely wouldn't have come in myself, as there are other places that suit my needs better and might be a bit more wow in terms of the food. However, I do appreciate that I was able to eat and drink something which is much better than a lot of other places. Note that I did see some outdoor seating right outside which I didn't see mentioned in any other reviews, so know that it does exist, and looks like a covid addition. The interior is on the smaller, more packed side. Not tiny, but not a big place. They do check your ID and vaccination status at the front per San Francisco guidelines. If they want more stars from me, my feedback would be to add more solid vegan options and up the taste standard, in addition to potentially more nonalcoholic drink options.

We came for dinner and got the pork schnitzel and a turkey reuben which were both delicious. Honestly the best part though were the TATER TOTS. They were so crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside! The schnitzel was a little bit too salty. Overall food was good and service was good, price is a little on the higher end for a fast casual dining experience.

Not worth the hype. The food was mediocre, service was mediocre, definitely more of a place for a bar hang than a sit down dinner.

I recently threw a celebration of life at this gorgeous, old German beer hall. High ceilings, wall sized murals and beautiful old wood provided such ambience. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable ( Samuel is not to be believed). It was magnificent in every way.

Accidentally ran into the Oktoberfest they were putting on with this bar. It was FREE to get in and then you just paid for the food and drinks. There was a live DJ and and then inside you could walk around and get more beer or food. I will say we only stayed for the beer and then saw some food which looked good. Outside bar only had 3 different options of beers to choose from. There is no bathroom usage allowed inside the bar they blocked it off, so must use port a potty's outside, which were not bad. Happy Oktoberfest month!

I have been looking forward to this place but the impression after our lunch there was: mediocre service and food. Perhaps it was lunch time. The service was very slow. We didn't get served until twenty mins after being seated. Among the three dishes we ordered: Poutine tots, Spicy bierwurst, and Chicken Schnitzel, only the spicy bierwurst was up to our expectation.

Good food and drinks. Service excellent. Ambiance real good. Clean restaurant. Very nice restaurant.

Good Americanized German food. I ordered the chicken schnitzel "Holstein" and Kostritzer Schwarzbier The schnitzel was good as was the warm potato salad and the black lager . The sauerkraut was somewhat bland (more like coleslaw. My lunch companion had the brat in bun. His tater tots seemed pretty standard. The brat looked good and he finished it. The pretzel bun also looked but he didn't finish it or the tots. We would both return to try more of the menu.

Came to this place for a work outing. Overall, everything was pretty good, but I do not think this is a good place for a work outing since the music and atmosphere is so loud, you cannot have a proper conversation with anyone other than the people next to you. We got a lot of items to share - giant pretzel with cheese, wings, currywurst tots, regular tots, and the sausage sampler. The food was all great, pretty pricey though. I would come here again on a chill night with friends, not with a work group though!

Such a wonderful venerable restaurant, just so sad to see that they've gone ahead & hired such a rude & obnoxious bartender I whom I believe is called Chase. This guy has absolutely No sense of tact or hospitality whatsoever. Not sure where they found this numbskull, but despite the apparent lack of skilled bartenders out there, they could do so much better than this guy. Wish them well.... Joe

A girlfriend and I were at the Saint Patrick's Day block party when we decided to wander into Schroeder's. We got here on Friday, March 15th around 6:30pm. It was relatively crowded due to the celebration, but we still managed to find a spot to stand and enjoy our food and drinks. *Green Beer x2 *Bavarian Pretzel x2 *Jello Shots x2 I have no idea of the price breakdown for our items, but according to my CC statement, everything was $40 total. We had actually only wanted one pretzel, but I guess since I ordered two beers and two shots, they figured I also said two pretzels? (It was too busy to point it out and I didn't want to hold up the line.) In the end, it wasn't a huge deal, but I actually didn't want the pretzel at all. It was kinda hard instead of being soft and warm. I guess that's to be expected on an event day. The beers were fine. I only participated as my gf wanted green beer. I liked the jello shots more as that was more my jam. A fun place to celebrate St Patty's Day. Though I'd rather come back when it's not that crowded. In my old age, I prefer a more low key setting.

I've been here too many times to count, which is sad because I'm not a big fan of German food so take my review with a grain of salt. Well actually maybe I'll just skip talking about the German German food in this review. The tater tots are dry but cheap, especially during happy hour. Good thing it comes with condiments because it's so dry you'll need them! The pretzel is pretty decent, but perhaps too salty. I usually remove a lot of the salt before I put it in my mouth. I usually get the DIY burger, medium rare. Pretty damn good and I customize it a lot to add avocado and egg. Very large burger. I suggest cutting it in half to eat so it doesn't get too messy! Very large restaurant. Great for group lunches and group dinners (with a reservation). It gets packed here during happy hour after work. They are usually playing soccer on the TVs. So if you don't have a reservation, you should come at 4pm or definitely before 5pm to snag a table. Drinks are great. They have a "boot" size for the beer which is definitely super fun and exciting for people to try. I'm not too big of a beer fan, but I usually get the Schroeder's mule, which is their twist on a Moscow Mule. It is ginger beer + JAGERMEISTER, yum! LOL. They also do beer samplers which is fun and lets you try a bunch of different flavors at once. Service is great here!

Few people know we have an authentic German beer hall right downtown, and even fewer know how large it is. It's not massive but I definitely did a double take when I came in and saw the communal tables spanning back about 100ft. The beers they have in tap are imported and local, they have a ton of great European selections, my personal favorite is the black lager, which they serve (in proper metric form) in all sorts of sizes, including das boot, so they pretty legit. For beers and drinks this is a completely solid albeit slightly expensive spot, which I frequent often for business casual meetings/benders. The bartenders are all really great and responsive, but when the place gets packed they certainly have to hustle. Food wise I think they are fairly good, I haven't ordered everything on the menu, but I can speak volumes for the fried chicken salads, the beer pretzels, and some various other things. Food is always incredibly fresh and tasty. My only gripes are I think they could do more happy hours or lower the prices a sconch. It's financial district and they gotta keep the lights on, so I get it. I'm still swinging by any chance I get.

Came here for a quick drink right after work. It is conveniently located by my office and super easy to make a reservation! I have been here for work events as well and know that you can reserve large parties up to 18 people online easily. The inside has a cool beer hall that makes it great for large groups. Didn't get to try the food but overall I really enjoyed this place! Service was great as well and I would recommend if you are in the area!

Great stuff! The fact that they're open on Mondays is helpful too. Good beer selection, as well as other options besides German beers. Apps are decent, especially the pretzels. Cocktails as well! Good after work happy hour place.

Busy place! Lots of seating available inside but it definitely fills up pretty quickly as soon as work gets out. Other than that, the music that plays here is great in here and it's a chill place to grab a drink or have some food. It's nice because even though it's a German bar, they have wine and cocktails and not just beer. I'd definitely come back here.

Came here for a work happy hour with the team and had an enjoyable time. We ordered a bunch of drinks and appetizers and although our group was large, the server was able to easily grab all of our orders. The one downside is that it can get really loud here and the tables are kind of wide and long - meaning sometimes you have to really yell to be able to converse with someone.

This place has been around for over a century! Love the dark wood, the murals, and the oil paintings. There's a large beer selection. They have The Boot, but they charge a $50 security deposit if you order it. Don't break it! The music could be better. Overall, a good Financial District option.

Service was extremely slow. We arrived maybe 10 minutes after they opened and there were no customers yet, only employees. Why did it still take 20 minutes to take our order? We even had to flag them down to take our orders. We also had to request the check when all of us were clearly finished. They hadn't checked on us once during our meal. No one was rude, just apathetic. The food was delicious. The sauerkraut that accompanied the meal was tasty and not overpowering. The portion sizes were excellent too. This is a nice restaurant with great food. Just don't expect speedy service if you are on a time crunch for lunch.