Speisekammer

Unfortunately this place has lost its shine. We used to come here, but I think the owners must have retired and left this place with second or third generation. They have decent German food, but certainly not great. The beer on tap was way too warm, even for European beer. Their tap system has problems. Not impressed. There are better options in San Francisco.

Food was Fantastic!! Absolutely delicious, hearty, tasted like Christmas and everything warm wintery right in the middle of Alameda. Tasty, flavorful, delicious 😋 Beer and beer selection is amazing. Ambiance feels like home in a friendly mountain village. Service is friendly and on point with everything. Everything is spectacular about this place. Meat, potatoes and Beer! Desserts are homemade and over the top delicious.

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.

Came to Speisekammer on a Saturday night for the Krampus St. Nick evening. At first, they said they couldn't accommodate our party of 6 even though we had called more than once to discuss the rain and no outdoor seating (to make sure they could take us before we came from San Jose). After about 15 minutes of waiting, they figured it out and sat us in the back. It was the first time for many of us and we were sooooo pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious! Everything tasted fresh, and nothing was greasy. The portions are humongous, but they are also pricey, so don't expect a cheap meal. I was very happy to see multiple vegetarian options and enjoyed everything we ordered. The meat eaters really enjoyed it and had that look on their face when they were chewing. 😊 The potato pancakes are AMAZING! The pretzels and beer cheese are amazing! The vegetable trio is cooked perfectly and has a great flavor. The chicken schnitzel is breast meat that's crispy, moist, and not oily at all. My friend got the smoked pork shank and was in total heaven. We will absolutely be back as it was great for all! The only drawback is the noise. It's a very loud environment and makes it a scootch difficult for hearing aid wearers. The staff is very nice and all of the orders came out correctly. Yum yum...

My first time here, someone we know had been here last week and recommended it to us. We decided to try it out for lunch on a Sunday. I read a few of the reviews and took some of the recommendations for the food. The Pork Shank Entree was pretty darn good! The Salad a good size for 2 to share. I liked the small German Salad Combo too. Fries not so much, cold and too salty. Not much for any Vegan to choose from though limited vegetarian items are on the menu. After all, this is a meat and potatoes place! The outside patio was just the right place for a casual Sunday Lunch. It was comfortable on a sunny afternoon with plenty of shade. Beware of some of the benches before sitting down! You can end up on the ground if you sit on the end that extends beyond the supports!

First time eating German food. It was a great experience. Everything we tried was good and very filling. My favorite thing was the salmon salad dish.

Clean and inviting. Large portions of authentic and delicious food. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend. Don't park in the parking lot as it's really crazy to get out of.

Loved this place for the great food and the service was spot on. They definitely know how to bring the best German food to the table. You won't be disappointed. But they also know how to bring it. The servers are on it and make it a great experience. They don't hover or ask too many questions or bug you about anything. When you need them they are there. My kiddo loved the potato crisps they made for the appetizer.

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.

Went there for their annual Octoberfest as we have done every year. NOT THE SAME VIBE OR GERMAN FOOD!! The sun was beading down on us in our bench seat outside so after we ordered our food we moved directly across out of the sun. This was after asking the waitress if okay. Next thing you know some guy berates us for moving and literally throws our ordered food on the table!!! I later found out new ownership. Never returning after 5 years!! No one should be treated this way!!

Came to Speisekammer on a Saturday night for the Krampus St. Nick evening. At first, they said they couldn't accommodate our party of 6 even though we had called more than once to discuss the rain and no outdoor seating (to make sure they could take us before we came from San Jose). After about 15 minutes of waiting, they figured it out and sat us in the back. It was the first time for many of us and we were sooooo pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious! Everything tasted fresh, and nothing was greasy. The portions are humongous, but they are also pricey, so don't expect a cheap meal. I was very happy to see multiple vegetarian options and enjoyed everything we ordered. The meat eaters really enjoyed it and had that look on their face when they were chewing. The potato pancakes are AMAZING! The pretzels and beer cheese are amazing! The vegetable trio is cooked perfectly and has a great flavor. The chicken schnitzel is breast meat that's crispy, moist, and not oily at all. My friend got the smoked pork shank and was in total heaven. We will absolutely be back as it was great for all! The only drawback is the noise. It's a very loud environment and makes it a scootch difficult for hearing aid wearers. The staff is very nice and all of the orders came out correctly. Yum yum...

PSA: just know that you will not find parking in front of the restaurant and that the restaurant parking lot only has 6 spots. So plan to park down the block or at Subpar golf across the street. Great ambiance. It feels like a real German restaurant because it is!! There is outdoor section, a main section and two rooms in the back. One of the rooms in the back has a roaring fireplace and is THE place to be. Great service. The staff is super attentive. Food. Ah. This is where I dinged the stars. So much potential!! The appetizers and drinks are amazing. But the entrees are bland yet too salty (i know!!!!) I would come back just for drinks and appetizers!!

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.

Love love love the veggie side options they have added to the menu! The roasted cauliflower was delicious! Can't wait to try the Brussel sprouts next time! As someone in a keto diet I was in heaven! We got the meat plate to share. It was perfect! Everything was delicious! And our server was wonderful!

This place is the first German restaurant that I've found. Actually my son found it. The food was very good. The chicken schnitzel was served with roasted potatoes cooked with bacon and onions. They were very very tasty. My son got the meatballs and mustard gravy. They were Alex very delicious. My daughter-in-law got sausage with sauerkraut which also was a delicious sausage. We sat outside because my son had his two dogs with him. We sat at the picnic tables outside. They were comfortable. The staff were very friendly.

This was my first visit, and I was very impressed! The place is small looking but has a large indoor series of areas for dining. Although facing a busy street, we sat on the patio, which was very relaxed and relatively quiet. The menu was extensive, and the food options were too many, so I basically decided on two new dishes for me: the potato pancakes (Reibekuchen) and Gratinierte Kasespatzle - mac 'n cheese - with cheddar-parmesan cheese and caramelized onions, with a side salad for the large size. Salad was a combination German salad with shredded cabbage, dill cucumber, pickled red beets and marinated carrots. One of my companions had the Lachs Croquettes, salmon coquettes on a bed of mixed greens, and the other had the Aufschnittplätte, which is a combination of assorted German cold cuts, including mortadella with pistachios, soppressata, coppa, salami, summer sausage with herbed goat cheese, onions, cornichons and sliced baguette. Of course, we also enjoyed three German draft beers: the HB lager, the Paulanger, and the Spaten lager. All were coldly delicious! The potato pancakes came first, and I expected them to be shredded flat, but they were more like hash brown sheds but smaller. Tasty fried and served with apple sauce on the side for dipping or spreading. The rest of the food came shortly after. The servings were impressive, for both the plating and volume. The salad was delicious, and I mixed the veggies for each bite. The mac 'n cheese was different, very creamy yet subtle in its cheese. One person at home had a taste of the half I took home and called it "bland." I liked it, but if y9ou are used to mac 'n cheese with sharp cheddar, for example, it may be too "subtle" for you. But again, I liked it very much as a change. I did not taste the other plates, except for the herbed goat cheese. Wow. VERY creamy and with a strong herbal taste, which I could only think of as a rosemary type - maybe juniper? Odd that I could not place the herb(s) but very good. And if you have a dog, please bring it! Not only are they welcome, but they also have a menu dinner dish for dogs! It is dog food but sounds fancier in German. The service was attentive and friendly, and added to a great overall experience. If you have not tried German food, this is a good place to break yourself in slowly. You'll tell me "Vielen dank für den vorshlag!"

I had a couple of different beers on draft one which was Radeberger. The other escapes me. They were fine, however if they would chill their steins beforehand that would make it better especially on warm days. I had come here years ago but wasn't anticipating much in the quality of the food which totally impressed me. The Reibekuchen ( potato pancakes) were good. Pretzel mit Bier-Kassesosse was nice to munch on. The Weisskohl Rouladen was impressive. Who knew cabbage could be so tasty? The Geraeucherte Schweinehaxe ( pork shank) was done nicely and I recommend it. The Black Forest cake was probably the least favorite not that it was bad but because my German friend had higher expectations. Our server was the best. We initially sat indoors then moved outdoors. I recommend coming here. Good times.

We've loved this neighborhood restaurant for years, and the former owners were lovely. The increase in prices is insane. A pretzel for $14?? With entrees at $27-39 range, salads and apps in $20 range, plus drinks? It's sad, but thinking we're done as a dining out option.

First visit and I loved this restaurant!! Service was really friendly. They have a great outdoor patio that is pet friendly. The food portions are generous and delicious. I can't wait to return every time I visit Alameda. They had a great selection of German beers. I really loved the grapefruit beer. They also have a kids menu and it is kid friendly. I loved the crispy potato pancakes, my favorite item but everything we tried tasted good. I really appreciated the prompt and friendly server who patiently explained menu items to help us decide what items to try. The drink menu just was quite extensive with alcohol and sans alcohol options. Warning about the side private parking lot, it is very tight and I would recommend parking on the street .

The cheese board at the Speisekammer is the best in the East Bay. Period. Get it with the warm, salted pretzel and beer cheese dip. Terrific assortment of marbled, soft, blue and creamy cheeses with apples, dried fruit, and (hallelujah!) a reasonable amount of dark bread/s/crackers for it all. The warm pretzel with beer cheese is sinfully satisfying. We judge all other beer cheese by this one and it's still #1. We also recommend the Wiener Schnitzel Sandwich with Roasted Potatoes. Great aioli. They have wine in addition to a wide assortment of beer. The servers are nice and knowledgeable about what you might like. Outside patio with heaters and a cozy German inspired interior. This is based on 25+ years in the Bay Area and is for one of a handful of places we do our best to visit when we are back in the area.

Speisekammer is a must-stop for me each time Chun P and I are visiting family in Alameda. Just last Saturday we stopped by for appetizers after our nephew's birthday party down the street at Subpar Mini Golf. We opted for the Kleine Nurnberger Bratwurstchen, Pommes mit 3 Sossen, and a small German salad of shredded cabbage, dill cucumber, pickled beet and marinated carrots. I heard from a relative that Speisekammer is under new management, and the biggest change I noticed is that there are far too few servers. Our server had a ginormous section - and had to cover both tables outside the restaurant and indoors. The food quality and friendliness is there - management just needs to hire more servers.

ordered: gegrillte fleishplatte schnitzel with spaetzle potato pancakes pretzel with beer cheese sauce grilled plate was probably my favorite and i liked the pickled veggies that came with our meal as well parking lot to the right of the restaurant is small (5ish spots) and a small one way alley, easiest way is to reverse out (onto a not busy street) servers were friendly but food took a minute to come out if you want to make a reservation use their opentable through google not the link from their website!

love this place each time! Live music, good food & beer, dog hospitality and the waiters are wonderful :)

It's a local bar and restaurant with German decors and cuisine. Indoor and outdoor seating. Food looks good and delicious. Curry sauce has a kick (good way) but schnitzel was a bit dry. Full bar with good variety of beers and cocktails. Big screen good for sports watching. Good for kids, groups, meetups and couples. Staff are responsive and friendly. Plenty of space and tables. Beautiful and comfortable bar stools. Food being served at the bar too. Parking might be a bit challenging due to lack of street parking. However there is a plaza across the street where you can park and walk to the restaurant

I forgot how great this place is. Went there after an event on a Sunday early afternoon. The food was absolutely delicious. Salmon cooked perfectly and came out piping hot over a bed of sauteed spinach. The mashed potatoes were creamy and yummy. I will be back again soon. Oh & I forgot the service. Spot on! Friendly and professional. They did not miss a beat.

Food was outstanding and the beers were delicious. Our server had the entire back section to herself and it was packed. She was attentive and you could see clearly how hard she was working while likely short staffed. I got the meat platter with a size of spatzle and I would say it fed 2 1/2 of us in total for myself and two men. I want to return again to try their schnitzel!

Have been coming to this restaurant for many years now. Food has always been good for the most part; large hearty portions. The menu in the past year has been constantly changing though with each visit. Hate to see the beer/cider list getting smaller every time. Also no specials during this last visit (9/15/24). My main issue is service and ambiance. I've visited 3+ times this year alone and each time the serving staff disappear for long periods. I only see them when they eventually bring the food out. They're missing out on many drink/food orders. The ambiance, particularly on Sundays evenings, has also been lacking. There's very few customers in the restaurant these days (and yet the service is still terribly slow). Not quite sure the cause, but I wouldn't doubt a reason is the increasing food prices and service quality.

I was brought here by a friend, she had been here in the past and remembered it was good. This is a cute little place, lots of outdoor seating. The service was nice and friendly. I didn't much care for the food. I found it bland and tasteless, and over priced. My friend got the pork cutlet, mushroom sauce, and Spatzle. She also said her food was bland and didn't really have a flavor to it. I got the brat sandwich with fries, fries were good. I wasn't a fan of the brat. I've never had German food, so I don't know what it's supposed to taste like, maybe we ordered the wrong things. I did try my friends dish which seems to be the a popular dish because there are so many pictures and reviews. The cutlet was crunchy, but bland. I wouldn't come back here, it just wasn't that great for the prices.

Love love this place! Very quaint and quiet. Great German food, delicious meat and deserts! Definitely will come back!

Visited: Thursday evening, around 6:45 PM Ambience: The restaurant had a lively vibe, which was great, but it got a bit too loud for our liking. We initially sought refuge in the outdoor seating, only to find the benches unpleasantly wet and cold. A bit of a letdown for an outdoor option. Service: We faced some challenges here. After opting to dine inside due to the outdoor seating issue, we were tucked away in a back corner. It seemed like the staff was either stretched thin or not very attentive, as getting their attention was a task in itself, both during and at the end of our meal. Food: I went with the currywurst, a familiar choice and one of the more budget-friendly options on the menu. It was okay, but nothing to write home about, especially considering the wait time and the price point. Overall Impression: I had high expectations for this place based on what I'd heard, but unfortunately, my experience didn't live up to the hype. From seating issues to service snags and underwhelming food, it just didn't hit the mark for me. It's a shame, really, as I was looking forward to a great dining experience. Not sure if I'd give it another try.

Cozy restaurant serving good takes on classic German food. Stopped by here on a whim for dinner with my girlfriend. We arrived around 7 PM and the restaurant was not completely full but had plenty of patrons there. We were promptly seated and given menus. For food we got the following: * Two Reibekuchen * A La Carte Pretzel and Beer Cheese * Currywurscht Meal * Gratinierte Kasespätzle The Reibekuchen and Pretzel came first - from a flavor perspective this were both great. The Reibekuchen were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and were texturally fun - the apple sauce was also a nice flavor along with the potato's as well. The Pretzel was also good - especially with the beer cheese and house mustard. The Beer cheese was surprisingly beer forward in the best way possible and tasted extremely good. My only negative comment on the the appetizers is that I found them to come out warm and not hot - this didn't deter from the flavor or our dining experience though. The main courses we got were quite good - I got the Currywurst Meal and it was simple but quite delicious. The curry ketchup was robust and very tasty, the fries were prepared perfectly, and the links were very good. My girlfriend got the Kasespätzle and she enjoyed it - the portion size was generous and the flavor profile was really great. This was the best mac and cheese adjacent dish I've had in a long time. This was my girlfriend's first time trying german food and she enjoyed it. Her only comment was that she would've preferred the noodles to be cooked a little more al dente but that is more of a preference thing. All in all, we found this restaurant to be really solid. I haven't had much german food out here in the Bay Area yet but this definitely hit the spot and met up to par with the restaurants I've tried here. Would definitely visit the Speisekammer again (and maybe get some bier next time too :) ) 4/5

Good German food and a large selection of German beers too. A lot of large tables in a cozy but open floor plan with plenty of outdoor seating for when the weather allows. They were out of several things that we tried to order but the service was good and we ended up having a good time largely because our server took really good care of us.

Service - 5/5 ( server was Chrisy) Food - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5 Let me start by giving a shoutout to our server, Chrisy, who took amazing care of our table of 10. We made a reservation for 3pm on a Sunday to celebrate our Oma's 93rd birthday. Apps: Reibekuchen - delicious and a favorite from our table! Crispy potatoes with an apple sauce that paired perfectly with it. Lachs Croquettes- YUM! Highly recommend. There's only 3 though so our table cut them in half. Made me appreciate the bite even more. Entrees: Frikadellen - this was amazing! Perfect for a cold day. Large pork meatballs on a potato pasta base (spätzle) with mushroom sauce. Tbh I didn't taste much mushroom but really enjoyed this dish. Rotisserie Hühnchen - the mustard sauce was delicious with this chicken.

5/25/24 Happy Birthday to Me! We have visited this establishment for a couple decades. Alas the dining experience is not worth the hour drive and metered parking any more. Outside the entrance, from the direction we arrived from, the street looks like a crack house neighborhood with oil stains, weeds, and construction-orange safety markings. Possibly so the wait staff can minimize shoe mileage, we were seated in a noisy corner jammed with four other peopled tables. The other four fifths of the place was empty so we finally asked and then moved. We had reservations so I expect the place to be staffed so we can get service. Nope- slow as molasses. They lost out on a lot of beer sales by keeping me wanting. For some reason the jägerschnitzel was conspicuously Not Breaded. There might have been some wet moist flour on. Maybe the cook has never had jägerschnitzel at another local location or in Europe? Duno but it was pretty much the texture of a Salisbury steak. Other times we ate there and in other countries it was breaded like all the pictures a Google search of photos. The schweinbratten was OK. My Son very much liked the smoked salmon appetizer. No hand soap in the Men's restroom. I alerted the wait staff. Two entrees, an appetizer, half liter of Spaten, half glass of wine and a coke pretzel (nicely not over salted) for $150 including tax and tip. If the food was top of the line then it would be worth the trip and expense. I don't have too many more birthday meals left if you know what I mean. Speisekammer is no longer worth the gamble to me.

Love this place. Nothing better than the schnitzel mit mushroom sauce and a glass of cold Weiss Bier.

I have been a long time patron of the German restaurant Teskes, in Dwtwn San Jose. After moving to San Leandro, we were on the hunt for a new traditional German restaurant. Speisekammer was the answer we'd been looking for. Parking can be tricky- it's Alameda after all. But once the car was settled. And we were warmly welcomed inside, it was all uphill from there. We enjoyed two appetizers: Small Potato Pancakes (2) and the pretzel with beer cheese. Both were Devine! The potato was put through like a ricer or something- super fine. Made it nice and crispy on the outside/edges. Beer cheese was amazing- so rich! Only downside to the appetizers were they were not very hot- like warm at best. But flavor was great! Hubby got the bratwurst plate with mashed potatoes, and the best sauerkraut we'd EVER had. If that came from a jar or can- is call you a liar. It was tangy, a little sweet, and just to die for. Being a long time Teskes fan- I had to try their jagerschnitzel! It was fantastic! The spatzel didn't have a sauce, but the mushroom sauce made it all work so well together. We ended with the very decadent German Chocolate Cake. So, so delicious. Can't wait to go back. And bring my dad along- another longtime Teske's fan. I think we'll make a convert out of him too.

Tried German food for the first time here and I came back for a second time. Both times were for Sunday lunch. The entree portions here are big. Be prepared for leftovers and being filled up when you leave. There is seating inside and outside. The first time I was here, the service was slow as it was busier. This time we got served right away and our food came out pretty quick. Ordered the reibekuchen (potato pancakes) and bratwurstchen (sausages) for appetizers which were crispy and flavorful. The chicken schnitzel sandwich was well balanced and chicken is crispy. The mashed potatoes with the schweinebraten are creamy and addicting. I got the Reuben sandwich the first time I came here and I can attest to that being very good as well. I got the house salad as a side which isn't your typical mixed green salad, but rather pickled veggies (and could either be up your alley or not). The fries here are good though! Would recommend this place if authentic German food is what you're looking for.

Good but not great! Honestly so pricey for what you get that I have to dock it to 3 stars. I went for Oktoberfest and had pretzel with beer cheese, spaetzle with meatballs, and loaded bratwurst. The pretzel with beer cheese was good and so was the spaetzel with meatballs. The bratwurst bun was overcooked to the point that it hurt to bite into it and the rest of it wasn't very cohesive. The fries were yummy though! For the price of theme entrees, I cant get myself to go back. I think for a non-Oktoberfest dinner with the normal entrees, it would probably be more worth the price point. The service was pretty slow too and it was hard to get anyone's attention. The location is good though and the outdoor space is very cute!

I enjoy a nice German meal every now and then, and Speisekammer definitely satisfies. Their staff is always friendly, and the vibe is vibrant. It's a great place for family meals, and they are kid friendly too. We asked for the kid's meal to come out first, and they took care of that right away. The food is homey and delicious. Minus one star for the sticky table we were seated at. What we had... + Bratwurst - 2 sausages served with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. The sausages were delicious and the sauerkraut was very authentic. + Sauerbraten - the tri tip was fall-apart tender. + Jager Schnitzel - 2 tender pork cutlets cover with mushroom sauce. Very homey and delicious. Portion was big enough for leftover lunch the next day. + Reibekuchen - fried potato hash browns with applesauce for dipping. Very crispy and delicious. Needed salt though. + Black forest cake - this is a denser type of cake and very chocolatey. Yum. + Apple strudel - order this! Absolutely delicious. Overall, a wonderful place to bring the family.

Speisekammer has good food. The main reason for the 3 star rating is that they are wa to been Pp overpriced. They often change the price of food higher on weekends. I usually order the

This review is a bit overdue. We went to Speisekammer a couple of weeks ago with friends. Very excited to try it because it had been recommended by so many people and the reviews were very positive. The restaurant did not disappoint! We ate inside in a large room toward the back. This is a very large restaurant. Not a lot of people in the room when we first got there but it did fill up and it became really loud. So loud that by the end we could not hear each other talk. Next time, I would eat in the front room or outside. The restaurant is rustic and not fancy at all. Service was good. My apologies for forgetting our servers name but kudos to him in how he handled one of the people in our party who could not make up her mind, sent her beer back because she did not like her order and other "customer from he&&" things. Thank you, kind sir, for being so patient. Food was excellent! We started with the German potato pancakes which were large and tasty. They came with a side of apple sauce. I had the pork meatballs with the speitzel. It was delicious but the servings are massive! How I stuffed all that food in my mouth is beyond me! LOL. Hubby had the schnitzel, I think it was the one with the mushrooms and it was so yummy. He had the single serving which was more than enough. The servings here are extremely generous. One of our friends had the salmon and loved it. She gave me a bit and it was delicious! Next time we come, I'm ordered that. The meals come with different types of carrot and vegetable salads, all done in the German fashion. Beer menu is tremendous and everyone loved what they had. I'm not a beer drinker, so can't rate that personally. We will definitely be back and I highly recommend it!

What a fun environment Speisekammer is. Right from the beginning we were taken cared of by our server (sad I couldn't snag his name) I was able to book the reservation for 15 during the week while on our mission. German food is new for me so trying the pork cutlet with the pickled sides was amazing, the texture and how each side complimented each other was an experience. The restaurant was fun and with a group as big as ours the servers were able to engage with us and understand our celebration finishing our mission. Definitely a spot to try something new and their beers are also amazing! Most of our group got das boot which is 96 fluid ounces (correct me lmao)

We had late lunch/early dinner here on a Saturday before an Oktoberfest Sunday. We ate on the patio--there was some residual sun on one side that was perfect for the weather. Might be cold in the later afternoon on the deck without sun. We'd been there maybe 10-15 years ago. We are glad we decided to return. We had two main courses, beef, and two sides (brussells sprouts and sauerkaut) (the menu at the restaurant is considerably more extensive than the "dine in" menu shown on the website by the way). We really enjoyed everything. Of course, we are both fans of German food, even though it runs to the heavy/very heavy side. Service was very good and the size of the portions was enormous, so the value was good as well. Good selection of German beers. Highly recommended.

Came here because it's one of my boyfriend's favorite places in Alameda. Truly wanted to like it more than the actually experience I had. Came here on the weekend around 5 PM and we got seated right away. Since it was my first time here we got the pretzel with the cheese beer, I got the jager schnitzel vom schwein and my boyfriend got the weisskohl rouladen. I also got a cup of the butternut squash soup. The soup and pretzel came our right away. I like the soup, really flavorful, but they could have strained the soup for a smoother eat. The pretzel was okay. I definitely had better pretzels with a better crust. The beer cheese is where it's best. Really good, I would buy it in a jar. I was super jazzed after those items, but then it was a really long wait for our main items. Like 25-30 mins later our food came out. It's at this point while eating the food, I realize these people are not Europeans making their families recipes. It's just someone who took over the business and kept doing the same menu to keep the clientele. Tsk tsk. The schnitzel was like eating gummy bland scrambled eggs. The pork cutlets were good. My boyfriend's stuff cabbage was really good too. I thought the mashed potatoes were going to be amazing because they looked really smooth. It was not good, over cooked and really watery tasting. I should have just stopped there before getting dessert. But I swear the man at the table next to us was singing show tunes after his meal then was clapping his hands when his strudel came out. I was like I got to get dessert. I got the German chocolate cake, man another mistake. Legit basic store bought cake. It was let eating a dense flavorless sponge and maybe some coconut. Hella disappointed. I should have known. It didn't look right that they severed that man's strudel with ice cream. Located off of Park Street. Parking is street parking. I literally parked in front of someone's home and walked down the street. Pricing is criminal at this point. I mean the meat on the dishes were really good, but everything else is just meh. You don't have to be European to make this food, but at least do it well. I will say their customer service is nice and they do have big screen TVs to watch sports games. Probably just a good place to drink, eat appetizers, and watch the game.

We were craving some German grub and were so excited to finally try this place. Usually Brotzeit Local is our go-to, but we will definitely be adding Speisekammer to our rotation. German restaurants are always so cosy and this place has does not disappoint. It has classic German-bar vibes that make you want to stick around for another beer - which they have plenty to choose from. They were even offering mulled wine at the time of our visit. I ended up ordering the spatzle and it was DELICIOUS. I loved the addition of caramelized onions in it. Whenever I go to a German restaurant, without fail I order an apple strudel (unless the restaurant doesn't offer it - in which case I likely would never go back). The thing that pushed this place to five stars for me was their apple strudel - it was hands down the BEST I've ever had. The crust was super flaky and delicious, and I absolutely will be coming back for more.

Let's start with the positives. The waiter was friendly and attentive, creating a pleasant atmosphere throughout the meal. However, the high prices were noticeable, and considering the portion sizes, it felt a bit overpriced. The food didn't leave us feeling satiated, and that was disappointing. Now, onto the taste. I must admit that I found the burger to be lacking in flavor and not up to par with what I had expected. Additionally, the sausages were decent, but nothing extraordinary. One major issue I encountered was the excessive saltiness in many of the dishes, which detracted from the overall dining experience. While I appreciate the effort and the friendly service, the lackluster taste, the less filling portions, and the overemphasis on salt make me hesitate to return to this restaurant. I believe there are better options available that offer more satisfying meals at a more reasonable price point.

We were not able to go to Germany visit but this was fairly close reminder for us. We went her on a date. We got to Sample beers. We got the grapefruit. Schofferhofer. It was easy to drink Service was amazing. Serve Mark brought out and answer all our questions. Ambiance was like small town in German vibe.German Beer SelectionWiener SchnitzelRed CabbagePork Cutlets were amazing. We come back.

The food here is crazy good. Huge portions, so authentically German, and really flavorful. You could probably get an app and split a main dish between two people and leave very full. It's super busy and the staff seem a bit overwhelmed, but what you come for is the food and the ambiance. The bartenders were great too--awesome drinks and very attentive. They also had a live band when we came on a Friday night, which was a fun surprise. Great spot!

This is a very traditional German restaurant which you'll love. We ordered the potato pancakes for an appetizer, which were wonderful they were actually very crispy and sort of reminded me of ruffles potato chips. We also got the french fries, which were very crispy and served with a variety of sauces. My favorite was the curry, ketchup entrée most of us, Scott, the Jager schnitzel it was well-made, and you could taste the mushroom and the mushroom sauce. It also came with a lot of spatzle. I asked if I could change my pickled vegetables to the red cabbage instead which I highly recommend anybody do the red cabbage is nicely sautéed with a tart but not too tart and sweet taste. For dessert we got the apple strudel and we got the crème brûlée.These were really tasty as well.

Still the best German dining in the East Bay. We came in on Dec 23rd, and were able to sit outside. Got there before it started raining and we were good. Food is always good for us, and we had our fix of Schnitzel's. Good service, and just an overall fun place to hang out and get some great food.

I super enjoyed dinner here! There is plenty of outdoor seating to bring your pups too just remember to make a reservation because it does get packed. I had the bratwurst with mashed potato's and sauerkraut and it was delicious however my pattern got the jagersnitzel with the mushroom sauce and spatzel and that was absolutely out of this world. The pork cutlets were crispy and full of flavor. The meal came with a side of pickled veggies the carrots and beats were my favorite!!! I highly recommend the grapefruit beer omg it taste like pure juice, really good choice for those that don't particular love the taste of beer. We topped it off with the coffee creme brûlée which was decent, I prefer mine to be on the silky side this one was more mousse like. Overall really cute family ambience I saw a lot of families bring the kids as they have a spacious side yard area for them to roam around in. I'd definitely come here again and next time I'm trying the jager all to myself!!

Had a lovely window side candlelit dinner for a cute date night! The staff was very friendly and checked in throughout the meal. The Reibekuchen was perfectly crispy and paired with the Haus-made apple compote was delicious -- highly recommend. Both entrees were generous in serving size and we can't wait to come back to try more dishes!

Really fun spot. Different food than the normal American cuisine so it's nice to mix it up. Not sure what we ordered but everything had great flavor! Lots of seating, indoor or out. My only star taking away is it is PRICY! For 6 of us it was over $200 and that was with 2 kids meals. This is fancy date night prices at a diner venue. But the service was great and we had a good time.

By far the best Octoberfest celebration in the Bay Area. Lots of fun, great entertainment, and wonderful owners. I am very passionate about the grapefruit beer one of my favorites. Complimented with a nice hot pretzel with Mr. Hands-down, my favorite, part of coming to the bar.

The food was good and plenty off it, great ambience and atmosphere. Historical setup in traditional German castles

And the winner during this visit was the smoked salmon and the large, marinated salad (mmmmmmm). Highly recommend! You should absolutely give the bratwurst some try, however, would highly recommend to go with the marinated salad. Fresh , German, brewed beers are actually one of the best. Our servers, knowing us, we're absolutely close by all the time. This was very pleasant. Ambience was so nice that we didn't even have to go more than 5 feet away to get today place of own convenience.

Spraken ze yum This place is just off Park st in Alameda, and serves tasty German fare. We took the Saurbratten, which is German tri-tip, and it was a big enough portion that my partner and I got full sharing. The beef was expertly cooked, melty tender, and accompanied by pickled cabbage that was spicy/sour and a treat to eat. I recommend trying other items because it's clear from how well they did the bratten that they use good quality ingredients and prepare them well :)