My father and partner went to Leopold's to watch the Austria World Cup match this summer. They ended up losing, but it didn't matter because the atmosphere and food of Leopold's made it all okay. We went for lunch when they usually don't open up until dinner time. A limited menu and ample seating made this a really great experience. They had a small food menu filled with authentic options and a nice drink list available. My father and partner both went for the sausage sandwich which was loaded with sauerkraut and mustard. I ordered the Flammekuchen flatbread (basically a flatbread pizza) with caramelized onions and devoured it. It all washed down nicely with ice cold European beer. If we find ourselves in Russian Hill again, we will definitely try to revisit Leopold's. read more

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I really like the German and Austrian decor, especially the long built-in wooden benches in the booths. The staff are super friendly, the portions are good, and they have a great selection of imported beers. The salads have also been good and fresh. The rest of the food is either overly sour or just plain bland, the noodles were mushy. I really wish the schnitzel had more flavor and a crispy coating because mine was soft and unseasoned. My biggest issue is serving these imported beers in warm glasses. The beer warms up almost immediately, loses that crisp taste, and becomes less enjoyable with every sip. With a beer list this good, the glass should never take away from it. read more

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For how much I love the decor and value the service, there is a huge need to improve the food. The Flammkuchen (which is from Alsace, not Austria) was OK. We asked about the Käseschpätzle. We were told they were made with Gruyère. Might as well have macaroni and cheese. We finally shared a paper thin Wiener schnitzel whose breading was separating from the meat and completely tasteless. I am not going to address the potato salad. Good beer though. read more

Even though they were very busy with a wait for tables, they made sure to update us about the status of the wait and also encouraged us to stay inside where it was warmer and grab a drink from the bar while we wait. I wish I could say I liked their beer - but it wasn't cold enough for me. I also wish I could say I liked the trout salad but I didn't - but it's a popular dish so don't let my review sway you. My partner got the prime rib and it was great, but a little on the dryer side. It was loud and small but homey and cozy vibe. I felt I was at a bar during Oktoberfest. Overall I loved this place and the service. Food and prices were a little hard to digest. But I will try it again and hope to try other stuff on the menu. read more

Leopold's - Trout Salad - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

A local gem! Came here with my friend. They seated us immediately. We ordered the trout salad and the chicken soup. It felt very authentic. I liked the inside which was decorated with various paintings and pictures of Austria. Not a super big fan of the taxidermy tho. The prices are a bit inflated but it's also downtown SF. read more

Leopold's - Chicken Soup - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This restaurant is intimate and inviting, and in a really fun part of town. The prices are a little steep but the portions are good. My beef short rib was pretty good but not something I'd order again. The butter spatzle was pretty bland. Nice restaurant overall but not sure I'd go back. read more

Leopold's - Beef short rib - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Perfect spot for a birthday dinner, but make sure to make a reservation because they rarely take walk ins. You can order a 2 liter beer boot and get the party going! We enjoyed the pretzel, arugula salad, burger with pretzel bun and schnitzel. Be warned, if you order the burger medium rare it will come rare! read more

Leopold's - Wiener Schnitzel - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We came to Leopold's for dinner on a weekday around 6pm. It was pretty empty when we arrived but filled up quite a bit by the time we were done with dinner. The decor and ambiance felt like an Austrian beer hall which was fun, and the staff were friendly and attentive to us. The food we got was delicious! We got the happy hour pretzel bites, but they accidentally brought out and charged us full price for a regular pretzel. For mains we got the schnitzel and short rib. Both were delicious and the portions were really generous. We had leftovers from both to take home. We finished with the Linzer Torte for dessert which was so good and had a delicious crust. The beer menu was great as well, we enjoyed the imports and I even got a non-alcoholic imported wheat beer which I haven't had the chance to try before. We would definitely recommend this place for good Austrian food and the fun beer hall atmosphere! read more

Leopold's - Linzer Torte - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What a fun place! Great service and delicious food. Do not sleep on the trout salad. Their beer was delicious and this was a great spot to go to during the NBA finals! I'd happily be back. Great charm. read more

On a Saturday evening, I walked in without a reservation. However, for parties greater than 2, I would recommend planning a reservation. The restaurant was very comfy and homey. There was plenty of seating, but it had the potential to fill up very quickly. From the decor to the staff's festive uniforms, it gave off very traditional-German/Austrian vibes. There was very a jolly soundtrack of accordion music being played in the background... all good vibes! The service was really great! The staff were very friendly (jolly) and attentive to each table, proactively tending to the needs of customers. From my observations, they operated very fluidly, with excellent communication as I asked for a few things and two different staff members delivered the items consecutively without question. The service was also decently quick. The food came out in about 10-15 minutes. I got the wiener schnitzel, and I wished I tried more things but the portion sizes were pretty large so I held off. The wiener schnitzel was pretty okay. It was crunchy on the outside but I felt like it was lacking a little more distinctive flavor. On the bright side, the sweet lingonberry sauce carried! If I am in the area, I would like to visit again to try their bratwurst, and their apple strudel! read more

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Unreal das boot experience here. Food was excellent as well, will definitely be coming back again! read more

Leopold's - Giant Bavarian Pretzel with Spenc and BG and BOOT - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Always a blast! It's a fun atmosphere! Their ring their bells for every big beer boot and everyone cheers too! And the food? Yum. I always order the same dish but my friends order different stuff and all of them say good things about it. The service is always very fast too considering how crazy busy it is! read more

Great Austrian food! The schnitzel, arugula salad, and potato pancake are all amazing. Get a boot of beer -- if you order the 2-liter, they ring a bell and the whole place cheers. So fun every time! One of those places you can't help but come back to. read more

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This cute little German restaurant had great wiener schnitzel and good green beans. German potato salad wasn't as good as dad's but was decent. Good spatzel which you probably don't need given how much other food you get when ordering the Wiener schnitzel. The waitress told us most people get their own wiener schnitzel. We shared one three ways and had enough left over to split three ways for breakfast the next day. I had a good German beer but the 0.5L was too much for me. I would definitely eat here again but the menu isn't too diverse. read more

Leopold's serves delicious, hearty comfort food, come hungry and stick to one appetizer and one main course. The ambience is cozy but tight, so a reservation is a must. Service was great. Overall, it's a great spot for indulgent, flavorful dishes, but best as an occasional treat. Would return! read more

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Been wanting to try Leopold's because it looks so cute inside and it was amazing. Everything we got was really yummy. Started with a potato pancake and the horseradish applesauce that came with it was tasty, we also got pickled cabbage. I will be thinking about that cabbage it in the future. It was sweet and warm and flavorful. For mains we got the Wiener schnitzel and Hungarian Goulash. Both really great but the goulash was pretty spicy. It's a little loud inside but I think it's my new fav spot on Polk! read more

Leopold's - Apple Strudel - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The ambience, the food, the welcoming service were all top notch at this cute little neighborhood restaurant. This type of restaurant is just not available, for the most part in more suburban locales. The place has a great buzz about it that is clearly evident in the smiles on the servers and the patrons. The german and austrian food is authentic if not the best ever. Be prepared to raise your voice a bit as it can get a slightly on the noisy side. But overall, we are so glad they re-opened after being closed for a spell a while back. read more

Big portions, friendly staff, and their pretzel is so delicious! We love getting it and the food can easily be shared!

Super old school vibes, bright & loud/ lively. Super authentic food , can not identify the names of dishes but my good friend who travels often to Europe, suggested popular dishes, and they for sure did not disappoint. Not only is this food great to soak up alcohol, but it's a great way to end a night of libation induced revelry. I absolutely will recommend without a doubt and I would love so much to come back next time im in town. read more

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Good beer, fantastic German food and great service! What more can you ask for! Felt like I was back in Germany at an authentic restaurant!! Everything is wood so it feels very home-y and the Weiner schnitzel was great! I love Spätzle so I asked to sub that and they were very willing to make it happen. I will be back! read more

Leopold's - Wiener Schnitzel - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was looking for a taste of Austria in SF after visiting Salzburg a couple of years back and found Leopold's when searching for Austrian restaurants online. It is the only one and located on Polk Street on Russian Hill. The interior has a festive chalet vibe with a lot of wooden features. I wanted something hearty, so I ordered the paprika beef goulash, which came with a house salad and spätzle along with a Stiegl beer. While goulash is known as a Hungarian dish, there is an Austrian version with a few ingredient differences. Enjoyed my meal here, which was filling and satisfying. Prices are on the moderate side for SF. I would say ordering a main is sufficient, but you may want to order an appetizer if you are dining with a group. read more

If you want a quiet night out go somewhere else. However if you want a lively night out with family and/or friends in a welcoming and fun environment with great food then this is your spot. Our family shared the pretzel, schnitzel, braised short ribs and flat bread so we could all get a taste of a bit of everything. It was a good call esp with 2 young ones. Definitely going into the rotation. Service was very attentive and friendly despite how busy it was on a Saturday night. read more

5 for food, services, and ambience. Great schnitzel. Hands down, best apfelstreudel. Light, crisp layers of pastry...not too sweet. I think my mother appreciated the handsome waiter read more

Leopold's - Wiener Schnitzel - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The girlfriend wanted to bring our friend who is visiting from the high desert in SoCal to Leopold's for dinner because we love the food here - It is cozy & lively with delicious bratwurst & beer. read more

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Went for dinner at the Leopold's on a Friday night that happened to coincide with Valentine's day. Love the ambiance and the vibe. We sat in one of the wooden booths and it felt very cozy. Our server was very pleasant and made the experience better. I went for the only vegetarian main course dish and it was pretty good. We also got the beef goulash that came with my favorite Kasespatzle but somehow the ingredients do not make it as good as the one in Austria. The beer was excellent - we tried an Austrian beer and the Czech lager, both of which were really good. We did not have space for dessert but will visit again to try it out. read more

I was excited to find this place! I found the food to be delicious. Käsespätzle was an amazing, cheesy pasta dish. 11/10. Schnitzel was great, and very lightly battered. The vibes are also very cozy and cute in here. Can't wait to come back! read more

We had been to Leopold's under the old owner's management pre-Covid and always loved the food and environment. The new Leopold's, now owned by the chef who has been there since 2011, is nearly exactly the same in terms of decor and ambiance. The food is very similar, maybe a slightly updated menu, they even ring the bell when someone orders a boot of beer! But the prices have gone up quite a bit, which is why I'm not giving a 5 star review. For two of us ordering one .5 beer each with one entree each and one side, bill was $112, plus the added tip. No dessert or large quantities of beer. It also was only about half full on a Sunday night, when the middle table used to a jammed with tech bros. Maybe the pricing is driving folks off. The food is still delicious. I had my favorite braised beef short ribs with mashed potatoes, crispy onions and red cabbage. Husband had weinerschnitzel and loved it. We both had portions to take home. The short ribs used to be $25, now they are $35. Side of potato pancake $7, beer $12. It was really delicious and we will be back. read more

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Not too much familiar with german/austrian food but this one did not disappoint. Service is quick & everyone is friendly. The noise level is high but its okay read more

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We dined at Leopold's on a busy Friday night. The food was fine, but the service was basic.(They had trouble providing us with the correct number of implements. We had to request salt, a tiny portion of which arrived in a tiny bowl. Strange..) Bt the real problem was noise. The restaurant is so painfully loud that it was impossible to converse among ourselves, and we left as soon as we could. read more

The vibe, the food, the customer service, - all very good and super fun! The Bratwurst was my absolute favorite!

went here for the first time since it's my boyfriends absolute favorite german food restaurant. he's been to Germany twice and says this is as close as it gets! read more

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Great to see this place reopen! I came here on a Saturday evening with some friends and had a fun time. We didn't have reservations, so we put ourselves on the waitlist, had a light bite nearby, and came back once we got notified via text that our booth was ready. There's a decent selection of German beer from 0.3L to 2L (in a boot). I ended up getting a 1L stein, which felt like just the right amount without getting too bloated from all the liquids. If you order the 2L boot, the staff ring a bell and cheer you on. The food was tasty too, and my German friend said it was all pretty authentic. read more

Leopold's - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Went here for lunch and was so happy we did! We shared the trout salad and the Wiener schnitzel. The smoked trout was served in a bed of tart shredded apples with a potato pancake to the side topped with a horseradish sour cream. It went together really well and each ingredient highlighted the other. The wiener schnitzel was pounded thin and was so tender you could cut it with a fork. It came with a side of cucumber potato salad that is a refreshing alternative to old fashioned mayo filled tater salad. Light and refreshing aren't words usually used to describe potato salad but it holds true here! We'll be back for dinner so we can try the Sunday night pork knuckle special. Great service, the servers were wonderful and nice ambiance. We took the Apple strudel to go - OMG - absolutely fabulous. read more

Came here with a group of 9 people. My brother made reservations, but when we showed up, looks like they didn't have any record of it. But they did scrabble together and find us a table. Parking can be a pain in this area so I would uber! They have a huge selection of beer. They even offer a boot sized beer! We opted for 1 liter, which is a ridiculous size already! Food here was tasty! They did mess up our order but offered our friend a free beer for the inconvenience. I ordered the chicken--- it was SOOO good. Normally, chicken is dry but this was perfectly tender. Everyone else seemed to really enjoy their meal. I also loved the charcuterie board. It also had chicken liver which was sooo tasty. We loved our server. She was really awesome! We had some great banter and she just made our experience so much better. I would definitely come back again! read more

Think suppenkuche BUT slightly elevated --- let that sit for a moment, cause let's face it- the former is pretty darn good too! This Austrian cuisine delivers a delicate hand, skillful execution and very high quality ingredients -- to put it simply. For your buddies who don't feel like drinking beer (I know who ARE they?!) -- there's plenty of rose and wine on the menu too. Bonus: there's a cute bar area to perch up on if riding solo. Service was excellent too. Well done guys! read more

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Sat at the bar and enjoyed good food (Schnitzel and Goulash) with some good beer. Would definitely return for all three. Also look forward to trying other dishes and the desserts. read more

Leopold's - Beef Goulash - Butter spätzle, house salad - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've been wanting to try this place forever & so glad I finally did. Staff was so sweet, food was even better! Great beer as well. Can't wait to go back. read more

Leopold's is great - authentic European food and a solid attempt to lean into the vibe with interior design choices. Doesn't hurt that they're conveniently located in a lively neighborhood with many fun options for before and after your visit. Highly recommend their beers. read more

Wiener Schnitzel was delicious tonight,. Great place to come with a group. Casual, lots of beer, excellent service. read more

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I wanted to try the place, reviews were good but had a horrible experience on March 28th. The food was good going down but not coming out. About 6 hours later I had violent vomiting and diarrhea. I ordered the chicken soup and trout dish, I suspect it was that fish was undercooked and contaminated. First time ever having food poisoning in SF. read more