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    Speisekammer

    4.1 (1.8k reviews)
    ModerateGerman, Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Brussel sprouts
    Lucy N.

    3.5/4 out of 5 Stars Would come again. It's been at least 10 years since my last visit. So it was time to come back. We made a reservation but it wasn't very full - so probably don't need one. The food was great except for the potato pancakes. Those tasted like oil & were fried until they were totally dried out. But that was the only fail for the night. My veal schnitzel was HUGE. I wanted a salad to go with my fried food bonanza so they told me I needed to order the full portion. Unless you are starving - the full portion was too much for me. Everyone really enjoyed their entrees! 0 complaints. We had to switch tables - they had a light bulb flickering that was making me feel queasy. They had absolutely no problem changing our table & I was better after moving. Our waitress was super nice and really helpful when we were trying to decide. Parking is hard on a Friday night but we got lucky.

    Menu
    Sarah Z.

    SOOOO GOOD!! Beers slap and every item we ordered was delicious. Portions are huge and the food always comes out hot and fresh. So much seating indoors and service was so friendly. Amazing spot for friends and family. The ambiance was fantastic. Definitely recommend schweinebraten or the schweinebraten sandwich. The meat melts in your mouth and the jam was a great touch.

    Sauerbraten beef tri tip marinated and braised in red wine and spices. Served with spatzle and pickled red cabbage
    Sean M.

    Food 4.5/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Overall Value 5/5 A group of six friends met for dinner her Wednesday night. The food and service were very good. We sat in a room in back near the fireplace I wish I took photos of all the food as I took only my dish of sauerbraten which is lean brisket in a reduced wine and vinegar gravy, pickled red cabbage and spatzle. Between us we ordered: Jigger schnitzel von scheen 2 pork cutlets, spatzle and side pickled salad, chicken cordon bleu and finally schweinebraten a smoked ham hock in beer with sauerkraut and French fries. Each of our meals were well prepared, authentic and delicious. We had a holiday spiced wine that was wonderful and assorted beers on tap. We all throughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely return. Lots of street parking available and I recommend without reservation.

    Alex L.

    One of my favorite gems in the east bay! Speisekammer gets busy on weekend nights, so be sure to come early! There are three/four rooms inside for dining. Everything in their menu is great. The portions are generous and small is like regular. Restrooms are clean. Parking is on street and in the back lot.

    Apple Strudel
    Erich L.

    I haven't been here for years and the change in ownership. Still probably the best German restaurant in the area. They decor inside is authentic and they have plenty of good beer on tap. Service is friendly and excellent. I had the Sauerbraten since I haven't had it in years. It's very good with tender meat and the cabbage and spatzle are great. The schnitzel is very good and comes with roasted potatoes. The pretzels with cheese are good and a good appetizer or something to go with beer. The Jägerschnitzel was decent but they need to do a better job breading and frying the cutlets. We tried the dessert and the strudel was the best. I wish they made the homemade potato dumplings I know it's a lot of work but it would make everything even better. Overall a great restaurant we all enjoyed it as a group.

    Allie P.

    I was so excited to see a German restaurant around these parts as they are few and far between. Unfortunately this place was not authentic nor did it wow my palate. The potato pancakes were made from thin spun potatoes, creating a birds nest effect, which were dry, sharp and frankly horrible to eat. German potato pancakes should be similar to a latka consistency and this completely missed the mark. The sauerbraten was also a disappointment. The meat was tough and there was no sour or sweet to be had. What makes this dish so good is the tender meat, which is marinated for days and that cravable sour and sweet flavor that is oh so yummy. It's a shame that my itch for German food couldn't be scratched... onward with the search for this amazing cuisine!

    01/11/26: Smoked Pork Chop (Kassler)
    Chrissy S.

    01/11/2026: This is about the 6th or 7th time my husband and I have been here. Since my husband is from Germany, that says a lot for this restaurant! Brought some dear friends who had never really tried German food before (except for the occasional sausage and sauerkraut at some supposed German faire or market). They loved everything and said they definitely want to come back!! We had heard that the restaurant had new owners, but we were happy to find that the quality and flavor of the food were still excellent! The service was also excellent; our waiter was very attentive even as the restaurant started to fill up for lunch. We started out with the Nurenberg sausage appetizer and sides of red cabbage (rotkohl) and sauerkraut so our friends could try them. We were so hungry we didn't take pictures! My friend had the Smoked Pork Chop (Kassler) which came with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. Both of our husbands had the Sauerbraten (both small) which came with spätzle and rotkohl. I had the Jägerschnitzel (small) which came with spätzle. I also ordered a side of the dill cucumber salad. We were all stuffed but we had to make sure our friends had the Apple Strudel! Another excellent meal at one of our favorite restaurants! Thank you!!

    Potato Pancakes like no other.
    Dianna M.

    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.

    Pork shank, potatoes, red cabbage
    Kristine K.

    We are planning a trip to Germany in the spring so wanted to get our palates ready. We enjoyed a pilsner and dunkel, along with schnitzel, pork, red cabbage, and spaetzle. The staff were accommodating and the portions were generous, lots of leftovers to take home. Nice indoor and outdoor seating, will return the next time we are craving German food.

    jager schnitzel
    Scott F.

    There is a very narrow parking area on the side for 6 cars. 4.7: Jager schnitzel, half order. Very good! Spatzle was great as well. 4.3: Potato pancakes. String-style. Not browned enough, too mushy. Next time, ask for well-done. Sour cream is extra; bring your own. 4.5: Grevennsteiner Kellerbier, an Unfiltered lager. It has a nice malty flavor.

    Menu 10/13/2025
    Al L.

    I was arranging a birthday dinner and was thinking of a restaurant for event. Since German food is something new to the group, I decided that Speisekammer would be a new choice for everyone and made reservations three weeks beforehand. Our group arrived for our 5:30 reservations on a Saturday and we were promptly seated at a corner long table in the main dining room. We were greeted by our waiter, Alexander, as he gave us the menus. After taking drink orders, I ordered appetizers as the guests perused the menu. Reibekuchen - the crispy potato pancakes were thick and crispy. Served with house made apple compote. Delicious. Fried Brussel Sprouts - the fried sprouts were mixed with roasted pumpkin seeds and served with an aioli sauce. Good flavors and the seeds put a different twist on this dish. Smoked Pork Chop - I had the grilled smoked pork chop that came with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes, which I substituted with spätzle. The pork chop was tender and moist and resembled ham. Love spätzle. Jager Schnitzels - had a taste and the mushroom sauce was tasty with the schnitzel. Sauerbraten - the beef tri-tip in a red wine sauce was fork tender. Wiener Schnitzels, Wurst Gegrillt and Potato salad with bacon were other dishes ordered. After our meals, Alexander brought a complementary apple strudel with ice cream to the birthday celebrant, a very nice touch. The service by Alex and servers were friendly and efficient. Used plates were timely removed. I tried several German restaurants over the years and the food here is consistently good compared to those places. The restaurant was full during our time there. I guess that says something.

    Sauerbraten
    Audrey L.

    Food: (4/5) I love how all the proteins are a balanced meal in that all of them include a unique pairing of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables. The dishes are very authentic and flavorful. I appreciate how they do not skimp out on portions. Upon asking the waiter, the mentioned that the small is approximately 2/3 of the large size and assured us that they have large portions. I ordered the small size sauerbraten which included a generous portion of pickled red cabbage which tasted like a slaw, spatzle which was similar to a uniquely shaped, dry pasta tossed in oil, and their tender beef tri tip that was coated in a delicious gravy. I really enjoyed the beef tri tip and the spatzle was unique but would have preferred mashed potatoes, should the restaurant allow for substitutions. However, the red cabbage was not my cup of tea as throughout my meal, the vinegar/pickled taste became too heavy for my liking. Just as the server advised, surely I left Speisekammer feeling not only satisfied, but also stuffed. Service: (5/5) The servers were very kind and welcoming when we arrived. They were very helpful with any questions we asked and kindly checked up on us throughout our meal, even to ask how we enjoyed the food. They also greeted us on the way out. Ambiance: (5/5) The interior seemed like a cozy in and made you feel just right at home. The tables are set with a small sharing/bread plate and a wrapped set of utensils. I appreciated how they provided a sharing plate by default. The decorations throughout the restaurant were very on theme with the cuisine and was reminiscent of Oktoberfest. Enjoyed that they also had large screen TVs that was playing the Warriors game. Nearby street parking was relatively easy to find and is free after 6 PM. The neighborhood is surrounded by kind people, as when we were trying to park, the salon in front came out to advise us that the meter was probably already off and thus parking was free despite it being 5:30 PM.

    Sun L.

    Good plentiful seating Environment was clean spacious themed Service fast friendly Food and cocktail was amazing Sauces that came with the fries were good Will be back again

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    Ask the Community - Speisekammer

    Do you sell Berliner Eisbein? If so, I will drive all the way there!!

    Is there outdoor heating on the patio?

    They have two heaters but most tables are not heated

    Do they take reservations?

    Definitely. We've used OpenTable in the past.

    Is it Dog friendly?

    Yes, they have an outside area that you can bring your dog to.

    Did they bring back the stuffed cabbage rolls?

    They had them last time I was there. MAYBE two months ago... ...and YELP lists them on the menu here… Read more

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