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For two star German, try Speisekammer in Alameda. It's been awarded the Best of Family-friendly Dining award. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a quiet atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features a full bar, brunch, catering, valet parking, and lunch. This place is handicap accessible and good for groups. Diners liked the lavish.
Since June 2002, Speisekammer Restaurant has been offering stellar food in a German atmosphere. Enjoy our wide selection of authentic German cuisine and pick the perfect beer or wine to go with your meal. Have a drink in our Biergarten and enjoy the live music booked every weekend. We specialize in private event catering and have a private room available in our restaurant for lunch meetings or holiday parties.
2.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say, I have been wanting go try this place since it opened but for some reason just neve made it there. I finally had dinner there last night and unfortunately came away unimpressed. I am...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not for everyone, but if you are looking for good German food then this is one of the best in the bay area! My wife had the 1/2 portion of weinerschnitzel and it was like a full portion. I had some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've visited the Speisekammer three times now and found the kitchen to have improved upon each visit. The first two visits the flavors were a little bit flat and boring but on my third visit they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The 1 star I am giving this place is for the beers only. I am German and I know what I am talking about: this place is giving German Food a Bad Name! We had the potato pancakes with apple sauce; not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have any German lineage and like authentic German food and beer, you'll love this place! It's also got a great outdoor patio...great for drinking beer on a nice sunny afternoon!
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excelent beer, good food and service. You can't go wrong with this German style restaurant. Family friendly too. Ask about the chest of toys in the back.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what I was expecting when I finally made it over there, but the total bill of what I had made me think twice about returning. Originally, I felt pretty good about the beers and starting...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Speisekammer is one of those places that has been on my list of places to try for a long time... but for some reason I just never made it out to Alameda. FINALLY gave it a try recently, and now I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You want GREAT German food? Forget SF, get over to Alameda. Great food AND great service. A patio and beer... What else could you want?
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in recently on a hot Sunday afternoon....it's still a great place to relax, enjoy a beer and some appetizers. The potato pancakes sure go down well with an ice cold beer. I traded some photos...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So yeah Speisekammer. Relaxed, reminded me of home. Service was slow, about 1.5 h slow. Price was unbeatable=FREE. Because we had to wait a long time. They apologized several times.I got the schnitzel...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This. Place. Rocks! GF and I absolutely love this place. Prices are great (check out the recession menu!), food is amazing, and plenty of beer to satisfy.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Short version: Decent food, overpriced, good beer selections, a large restaurant which doesn't have the facility to handle crowds. Also, they need to either hire better people, or take longer to train...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is another one of those perfect patio spots to end the weekend. The huge selection of beer and yummy german food have brought us back each Sunday and with friends. My boyfriend had just been to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I can't review the food, because I've never eaten here...It's more of a love of their patio, and on tap beer, that brings me here.Patio, yes...one less star because I think with minimal effort,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Would give it 3 and 1/2 stars if possible. Nice relaxed setting with decent German Food. They have a "recession menu" that allows for 1/2 orders so you can try more things, highly recommended and of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Dad would be very proud. I went to a german restaurant and had two german beers, and a full german meal, including potato pancake with apple compote.They also have added a "recession menu", which...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to give Speisekammer more stars. I've been here twice before and loved it. I've been to the sister restaurant in SF and thought the food was better than I had in Germany. If only my last...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun. I love the atmosphere. Big steins of beer served along side a dramatic hearth and high backed chairs. I have to admit I ordered the recession special which was a bratwurst, kraut,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great food, and an amazing beer selection. Service has always been friendly and fairly prompt. The sausage is amazing.My only complaint is that the menu seems a bit small, but the food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by here for a friends birthday on Sunday. I was expecting a little bit more than I got.Parking: On parking alone, I would give them 5 stars. Finding parking in Alameda during dinner can be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my dad here for Father's Day this year, just to try something different. He often hosts exchange students in the summer, and I think I may have found his new favorite place to take exchange...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful family dinner. Hubby and I had the beautiful rack of lamb special with grilled broccolini, mashed potatoes and potato au gratin. I asked for my lamb to be cooked more on the rare side and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I treated one of my work colleagues to lunch here last Friday. He's currently recovering from shoulder surgery and readily accepted my invitation to get out and do something about his cabin fever...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We really enjoyed ourselves at Speisekammer. They have a nice selection of German Beer that is hard to find here in the US. Try the grilled pork chop and trumer pils. The only downside is that it is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Speisekammer a few years ago, and had my first taste of real German food. Being a noodle lover, I decided to go with the JA�gerschnitzel, which has spA�tzle and pork cutlets - after 1 taste,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went once and was very disappointed. The meal was mediocre and the service dull. I know German food and this was a less than average attempt. My impression is that the staff is mostly Mexican....
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a true fan of this plan. I have only been here 3 times total (so far), but each time I've enjoyed great beer, good food, friendly service, and a diverse crowd. The two Friday evening visits...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Speisekammer at lunch; definitely a great lunch place. It was surprisingly empty, though very clean, efficient service and charming service. I was there for two hours on a date and we pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this restaurant! My friend had his 40th birthday here and this was my first time. The food was traditional german with a bit of california influence. From the salads to the traditional dishes it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice feel to this place, great German beer selection, and the food was pretty good. Not a-freakin-mazing, but 100% solid. I seem to remember coming here after a festival in the city (where much beer...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
INCREDIBLE food! The vibe and setup of this place is great! So simple and cute and, well, German! Not to mention they have a pretty fab wine list - totally unexpected! Came here with my aunt and her...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A total surprise, wondered into Speisekammer for lunch last Saturday during the Alameda street fair. Sat outside on a beautiful day and ordered up some recommended Beers, Bratworst Sandwich and Potato...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times since I moved to Alameda. I love this place. I have always had great service here....though sometime it seems they do not have enough servers on. 3 times my poor...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving a four star review under duress. I keep coming back to Speisekammer because I love the food: the vegetarian strudel is AWESOME. Also, the beer is great and they have a huge boot for my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So we went again for dining for life! My German food at home is better. But they do some good food and drink....Pork shank!!! Very well done! A !The Nuernberger sausages with the sauerkraut are faboo!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of this place. I find the food a bit heavy and not particularly exciting. Parking is a problem because it's near a busy street with not much parking and the street it's on doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly (for a guy who grew up eating German food) there just arent that many German restaurants anymore. Happily, I have very good memories of Speisekammer - surrounded by beloved friends and family...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After an awesome 12 mile ride from the lake over to and around Bay Farm Island, the Speisekammer really hit the spot. There's not much that beats chilling outside with so cold tall beers on a warm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well I have had better at this restaurant... Tonight my everything was dry, the Wiener Schnitzel, Spratzle and my waiter... I don't think he is cut out to be a waiter. I am glad I have had other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Driving back from Napa, I wanted to hit up a German Restaurant for lunch. After a search on yelp, I found Speisekammer in Alameda.I have to say for the most part I was impressed. My mom is German and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I' not the biggest fan of German food. I find it super heavy, but I was pretty impressed and happy with the options at Speisekammer. The spaetzle was good, but the appetizers were great. So was the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We celebrated my father's 50th birthday here. The best part is that we were the only Filipinos there. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. We got a special deal where the beer was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food: 2.75 starsService: 3 starsValue: 2.5 starsIt's my first German food experience, so I didn't know what to expect. I was hoping to try out the authentic German pig feet, but they don't have that....
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Spiesekammer is a funny kind of place. Great beer and reasonably good food. However, you don't want to come here just to drink unless the weather is nice and you can do it outside. The bar area is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Celebrate diversity for once in your life. We talk about being so diverse in the Bay Area, but how many German restaurants can you count? We must have thousands of Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go here for food if you're vegetarian, it's very hard to find something.The beer is great though and the food is quality. My girlfriend had the wild boar last time we went, she said it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food, great beer and great musicians (not always). In my opinion, way, way too expensive for what you get (basically sausages and stuff). I would go from time to time, I like the atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've ate good German food in German, China, and in the Midwest. Speisekammer fits in nicely. The food was tasty. The portions were large, and the taste was authentic. We had booked a private back...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. The fact that it's high in fat is to be expected. Eastern European food usually is....it's like comfort food. I like sausage and ordered from the recession menu. Lol...I thought that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i don't know alameda too well, been there twice (once by accident getting lost through the webster tunnel) and the other time to check out this german joint. this place is good. there was a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I get it... you feel transported to Germany.This place, however, doesn't make me all that thrilled to go to Germany any more.My perception of Germany now is somewhere along the lines of:...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Death. by. sausage. I ate an incredible salad with beets and carrots. It had caraway or rye seeds in it. I must have eaten 6 different things ending with "worst". I ate a piece of a pork chop I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps my biggest mistake was ordering from the Recession Menu. But who can help it when we're in a recession? Whenever I dine out, more likely than not, I will have leftovers so the fact that they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had never had german food until Speisekammer. Don't think I'll ever have it again. The beer was good...I used a lot of it to chase down my dinner. I ordered the aged tri-tip sirloin with Spratzle...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I definately enjoyed our meal, beer and waitress! Only one question: what's up with the mashed potatoes? They seem like they're from a box... we'll definately be going back though!
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for Speisekammer. I love German food and had wanted to try this place for years ever since it opened, especially knowing its connection to Suppenkuche, which I quite enjoy. My...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I recently started "date night", which I love. And I have 2 words for you: RECESSION MENU. For under $10 an entree, you can enjoy this great German restaurant's incredibly yummy food in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hosted a 60th birthday party for my mom in the back room at Speisekammer. Let me tell you what an easy and great experience this was to plan. We had our own server for drinks and they even...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really really want to like this place more. I have been here several times over the years and usually leave feeling like the food is just not very good. The staff are nice and the atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great first experience with German food here at Speisekammer. Although it took 4 minutes for the hostess to come round and get us seated, we were excited to see what was in store for us. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great live music on Saturday nights. Giant portions. Reasonable prices. Tasty food. Good service. Huge beer and wine selection, of course.I had the 1/2 portion of Wiener Schnitzel w/ potatoes. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I was last there, but I remember loving it! I'm not a big meat eater, but they do have vegetarian options. It was delicious & definitely felt like an experience, not just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my doubts about German food.... my mom spent a summer on a farm in Germany when she was younger and from her experience I wasn't about to try the food.... all I could imagine was raw hamburger...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A group of friends and I went to Speisekammer on a Friday night. Which happened to be pirate night. It turned out to be a really amazing evening. Between the helpful waitress, the wonderful food, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I received a message from the owner of Speisekammer two days after posting my review. She was horrified by my experience and assured me that she would speak with her staff immediately in regards to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars, and they're worth it!Brief review, for now.KA�sespA�tzle is, to quote a family member (and Bavarian): "Better than you can get most places in Germany."Sauerbraten: Perfect! Service: Five...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. We went here last night after trying 2 other yelp suggested places (Phnom Phen & Forbidden Island) and I was not expecting it but this place was the star of the evening. It's a really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been there a few times but its been great so far.Lots of beer options of course but for those of us who don't enjoy beer they make a good cocktail. I had a brandy sidecar and it was perfect....
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I only went once. I ordered a side of mashed potatoes and a side of asparagus. The only other veggie option was a Spatzle (which I should have ordered). It must have been an off night because there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to almost every German restaurant in the Bay Area. Speisekammer can definitely hold its own, but was relatively uninspiring. Granted, they've got tough competition: Suppenkuche is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can honestly say that this was the best German food I've ever had. This is because it's the only German food I've ever had before.First...the food was pretty good (though Mark said it was only...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best beer in Alameda! Not to mention the food was great. The beer definitely complimented the food. Service was great. All around a great experience. I will be going back.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been hearing Speisekammer ads on KPIG for well over a year now, and finally made the trek from Marin to Alameda to see if it really is the "Hippest Hofbrau this side of Bavaria." Guess what????...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, authentic and wonderfully fattening German food in a friendly, happy place. The sauerbraten and baked chicken are amazing, and if you just want some sauerkraut and beer on a sunny...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious beer, solid food, not very good service. I'm not one who needs to have my server kiss my butt, but the several times I've been in here it's been pretty slow and inattentive. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I love the atmosphere. It feels like you're dining in a castle. I love the service, although it takes some time to get their attention when they are busy. But not too long. They...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5, nice front patio, food is decent, good for soccer game enviro. I've been here twice and both times i was kind of bored. Maybe i didn't have enough beer?
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A cool place where you can get a stein of beer. Plus live bands on fridays are usually entertaining too.
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sucked hard for years. Better recently. Tentatively 4 stars -- will update later if service & food continues to be decent.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great beer. We ordered a plate of cheeses, fruit and various bread. It was simple, classy and delicious. Like me. hah.Seriously though, Alameda is small - branch out - try this place.
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fairly authentic Bavarian experience, at least in regards to how it is outside of some of the larger cities in Germany. This place has great food, great beer, and benefit from a decor that is as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is eh. I have no problem spending $100 -$150 on a nice dinner for 2. But this food was marked up about 400% You could get the same quality at a hofbrau for half the price..Overpriced for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We went there on a Friday night with a group of 5 adults, 2 kids and a toddler. There were about 8 open tables outside and over ten open tables inside. We asked one of the waitresses if we can sit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant gets three stars due to their customer service. The food was pretty good, I got the tri tip and after adding a bit of salt and pepper, it was real tasty, and they have a nice selection...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All right. Not super happy with this.I am aware that Speisekammer is brought to you by the same people who created Suppenkuche in the Hayes Valley, so I hoped it would be as good. (For real,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm a bit apprehensive at the thought of German food; "what the hell..." There's gotta be something worth trying, right?I was with 5 other people, 3-1/2 of which spoke German.I ordered the grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy food, great beer and terrific service. Perfect for a date too! Loved everything about this place!
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are seeking an authentic, retro rustic German experience, this is the place. The owners, Cindy and Peter are wonderful, hip, and have created a fun environment. The food is filling and dee-lish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food in a comfortable setting. More family oriented and civilized than other German places I've been to in SF. I had pork loin with mushroom sauce and spaetzle. It came with a side salad...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to review this place for a while...and we just went here again for lunch over the weekend - so now is as good a time as any! This particular meal was made even better because of our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, but not amazing for me. I enjoy German food and culture... especially the beer part of that culture... so I knew I had to give the Speis' a try!We arrived about 7pm on a Friday night and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Speisekammer! Everyone who I bring here asks to go back again and again. I know this food is not for everyone - in a culturally diverse place like the Bay Area everyone has a different palate,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH! Speisekammer...I love you so! Not only is the food splendiferous, but if you if show up on the right night, you get some pretty good entertainment as well. We (meaning myself and 12 of my closest,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
REALLY REALLY good German food. Unlike Germania of San Jose, this is smaller portions (not a 3 or 4 course meal), not that expensive and the food is actually much much better. The staff was very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dated one of the band members who played here. That was until he saw me give my number to someone I met at the bar. That will teach him to leave a girl alone at the bar too long...or teach me not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here many times, but the reason I have always come back was because of the first time I came- I brought my grandma shortly after my grandpa passed away in an attempt to get her mind off of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cindy, the owner, wrote me thru Yelp shortly after my original review posted, below. I said I would update with her response to be totally fair and open. For the record, says Cindy: "We changed the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Way Shawn,Thanks for taking me to the location of the last unicorn sighting. When you mentioned the name of the place, I thought it was familiar but could not place it until we got there. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad. I tried German food for the first time and liked it.I tried the suckling roast pig which was good. The spaetzle was tasty. Their potato pancake, tasted like a crispy hash brown. However, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with my two children, husband, mother in law, aunt and uncle on Saturday evening arriving around 5:30 pm. It wasn't our first time as we go every year around the same time of year to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sehr gut. Solid German offering in a comfortable environment. Especially impressive in that it doesn't feel obligated to hit customers over the head with German stereotypes. No heavy furniture, no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with most Yelpers that while the food is good, the service needs a little work. The beer selection is pretty extensive and the price was competitive. We went there for a late lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MAN.I've been to speisekammer 4 times, and it just keeps getting better.Tonight I had the baked spaetzle, which was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had. It even topped Luka's mac and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the beet salad, the spaetzle and the chocolate souffle dessert is really incredible. A nice dining experience.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While the food was good, the service was terrible.When we asked the waitress advice about what type of beer she would recommend, said "they're all good." oh, that's helpful.it took forever to get our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant offers a unique and authentic German dining experience. The food, drinks and decor are squarley German. I loved their beer choices, lots of delicious imports. The interior had thick...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place had an excellent selection of dishes and beers. Many of the pork dishes seemed quite tasty, especially the roasted pork with cranberry. The sauerkraut was also very wonderful.There...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a perfect day for Speisekammer. The sun was out, the temperature was perfect and the deck was in full force!There's a lovely assortment of beers to choose from. The menu was decent as well with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not nearly as good as Schnitzelhaus in SF. The taste of the Weiner Schnitzel just wasn't as good. The portions weren't as big. The red cabbage was really soggy. The waitress didn't have a German...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance...it's as if you've left Alameda and beamed yourself to another place and time. As a vegan, there really isn't much for me to eat..though I do eat the side veggies (which probably have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great little place located on the island city. Fantastic Spaetzle dumplings. Great selection of German beers. Service is very good. Been here twice, had a great time each time. Pam, our waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband lived in Germany for four years and was starving for good German food. I got on the internet and searched CIty Search, (prior to Yelp) and found Speisekammer. The reviews were very good and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being part German and after going to Walzwerk and Suppenkuche for years, I was happy to see this spring up in the Island of bad food (Alameda) a few years ago. Peter the owner I believe owned and sold...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With low ceilings, dim lighting, chunky wooden tables and chairs, foamy beers served in 1 liter jugs and a meaty mcmeatlover's menu, this place always feels like a mini vacation to a foreign place and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place. Just ate there last Friday night with some girlfriends. Service was outstanding and I was able to find stuff to eat on the menu that went along with my new little diet/experiment....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying I am NOT a beer drinking. Let me also say I have never really experienced the array of beers and quality of beers they serve at Speisekammer. Reservations for 4 on a busy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend, Nancy, is leaving me. Off to a place where her and her husband can actually afford a house and raise a family. Upstate New York. WHATEVER! I am bereft.Nancy is the pastry chef at the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great!Thumbs up to the cozy atmosphere indoors and the biergarten outdoors, I can't wait to drink beer in the sun.Good service too.As for the food, everything sounded delicious, I liked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived early to a large empty restaurant with a few people at the bar for happy hour. Surprisingly we were asked if we had a reservation. Did we need one? No. The host was awkward and gave us...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First note, never try saying "speiskammer" to the automated 411! I had to learn this the hard way and some how got connected to the "fire department!" So I had a pretty good time. I showed up here for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't very hungry (mistake #1) when I went with a group of friends last week, and had a touch of the flu so didn't want to drink (mistake #2). I ordered hot water and the gemusestrudel (mistake...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm part German so I think the love of beer and meat is in my blood. Nevertheless this restaurant got it right. Every meal I have ever hard here has been good. I recommend the salmon or chicken for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I walk or drive pass Speiskammer it has been packed. One day in December I finally decided to step-in. However, I was disappointed to say the least. First of all, if you're planning on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being a German girl, I love my beer... and this place has it! You will not be unsatified... and if for some CRAZY reason you don't like beer... their drink list is long and DELISH... Good wine and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere. Home made awesome food. Really good beer. Though I am Russian, some of the food is similar to how grandma made it in the old days back in Russia. Music is really cool 20s and 30s...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their spaetzle is the best thing I've ever put in my mouth. Just don't call it macaroni and cheese!My boyfriend organized a work party here and the owners were wonderful people to work with. This...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best German food outside of the Fatherland. I have lived and worked in Germany and food is definitely authentic. Good prices - I mean reasonable for quality and portions. Service was really bad for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm..very old school...and yet there are all sorts of people there and the food is fantastic IF you like that kind of food. Old world Duetsch: wienerschnitzel, bratwurst eating, beer drinking kind...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has some of the best potato pancakes ever! My gal and I were seated by the cozy fireplace and we both enjoyed our meals she had the suckling pig and I enjoyed the saurbraton with the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't find one bad thing to say about SPEISEKAMMER, except that maybe their well deserved success is sometimes cause for delays in your food coming out. But all the wait is worth the while! Anything...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not German but have spent my share of time in the Fatherland, both as a tourist with my Germanophile husband and as a business traveler in my job working for a German software company. In my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have not had a drink since 2001 and the only time I ever question the wisdom of my decision is when eating here admiring the beautiful steins of German beer. Where was this place back then....Did I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last night, after meaning to go for several years. Being German and having lived in Germany, I'm always trying hard to find something that approximates home cookin'.... I think between...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for the first time tonight. Way better meat used in dishes vs. Schroeder's in SF. Wild Boer and Sauerbrauten were great. Service was on par. Stick with the basics and you will do fine. Oh...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have only eaten Speisekammer at the Webster Street Peanut Butter Jam and whatever street festival Alameda threw back in May. Awesome bratwurst at inflated festival prices (Ten dollars for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived post east bay vs. sf flag football east bay practice. They paid no mind to my sweaty cloths and everyone smiled and was super friendly and nice. Yeah!The had a live band playing and cute...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had minor difficulty in finding the place as it was slightly hidden off the main street. Parking is on the street, so it took us a while to find a spot. Inside, the restaurant lights were dimmed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The portions are large, I'll give ya that. However, both of our meals were a little bland. My bf had the weinerschneitzel (I have no idea how to spell it - breaded pan friend veal) and it was not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the places we bring friends when we are eating on the island... mostly because of the beer and cocktail selections and the unique food options. The weinerschnitzel is terrific as is the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are not convinced by the decor of the Deutches influence on this place (and why not with it's rustic apres-ski vibe) then you will definitely be convinced when the bring out the food and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best German food I've had outside of Germany but gosh it hit the spot. Went here for a birthday dinner with a dozen people. Great place to take a crowd, dog friendly patio area, and 30's style...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food and the portions are huge -- its much better if you share. The beer list is impressive. I'd give it more stars but we had a really bad experience with a waiter there once. But we've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food and the Wiener Schnitzel is enough for two if you order an extra side. Love the spatzle. Plenty of German beers and wines to choose from. I didn't realize they were on Open Table and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great German food. Don't go here if you are a vegan. Why would you do that to yourself? The Jaegerscnhitzle is great. The bread is also great. Killer beer selection. I am so tired of American...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go here to see Skip Henderson Play on the first Friday of every month. The fruit and cheese plate is a little palette with a few small portions of cheese and a couple of pieces of fruit in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Ya vol heir Kommandant!" one might say seating in a German beer hall with a mass (liter) of sudsy cold beer and bratwurst. This place is consistently delicious with tonight's meal best even' I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always skeptical of having German food in the US as it's not always great, but I was very impressed with the quality of the food at Speisekammer. VERY authentic (I've traveled in Germany so I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite all the other reviews I've read here, our dinner service was actually good. The food arrived much quicker than expected, water glasses refilled attentively, and waitress came by often to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like Suppenkuchen or Walzwerk in SF, you will love Speisekammer. They have a similar selection of good dishes, but with their own original interpretation. (I actually prefer their spaetzle...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice. The food is marginal. The beers are decent. Service is hella sloooow.The decor feels a little too cafeteria-like. The eclectic chochise that are scattered around come off like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a German food connoisseur but I definitely love it! My friend was in town staying with her in-laws in lovely Alameda, and she suggested we walk down to a nearby German restaurant. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The birthday boy was happy, and that's what's important. The women in the family took the man of the house out for his big day and he ate dark, manly meat, drank dark, manly beer, and was nicely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Headed here after a morning (yes morning) of vodka tasting. Because honestly, what follows vodka better then fried food and beer? Liquor before beer, in the clear! Hey, I'm a pro!It was a gorgeous...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We pulled into the parking lot and saw the tall candy striped pole with the restaurant name. It totally reminded me of our trip to the Hofbrau House in Munich, Germany.This place serves authentic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not all that and a bucket of bratwurst. I was disappointed by the food. Thought it would be a lot better than it was, and that's taking into account that this is German food we're talking about. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute! They have 2 vegetarian selections on the menu. Spaetzel (a wormy home-made pasta) which is almost like a german mac n' cheese with fried onions, and Vegetable Strudel stuffed with Roasted...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had to rate this place as a possible location for a corporate event. So I brought a friend and between us we sampled quite a good chunk of the menu. I do agree with some of the other comments...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh... Speisekammer what food you serve! Everything was delicious delicious delicious. I even hastily downed the greens with gusto (which I normal don't do). I also had a GIANT German type beer to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if I want to show somebody authentic german food, thats where I go. The quality is not quite up to the price they charge, but hey, they have a decent choice of german dishes. Kaesespaetzle,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't have any of the food here. I went at about 3:30 on a Sunday afternoon with friends for beers. We waited just a smidge too long to place our orders, but when we did, the waitress was very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Spencer G (2/25/2007) took the wind out of my sails. I recently had a weekday dinner at Speisekammer and it was a disappointment. Service was lackluster (they weren't busy), the music bounced...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
shize! this place is yum-my! perfect place to share your meal. my boyfriend and i shared the bratwurst appetizer, small beet and cucumber salad (which i must say is to refreshing and a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really more like four and a half stars, this evening I drank a liter and a half of beer. God, not since Oktoberfest have I had that much beer in on sitting. Just one second... Okay I am back from...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's not a lot of competition among German restaurants, and those on the higher end of the spectrum often prefer to label themselves Austrian. Speisekammer has no problem owning up to being simply...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I might be giving Speisekammer a higher review if the service wasn't so AWFUL and I had actually gotten to try the food. I went there with a group of 6, and we had 7:30 reservations (made online)....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
God I love German food when it's done well.I like that the food is generally more high end than typical of a German restaurant in the US. Also, the restaurant is cavernous, with 3 cosey dining areas....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. Germans rule. if you ask for a big beer, you get a big beer. its like a gallon. UBER-BEER
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Puts the "Man" in German!Although a little out of the way for many people Speisekammer is a great reason to go to Alameda. The staff is very friendly and the service is great!I would say that The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YAY for German food! YAY for pork! YAY for spaezle! YAY for beer! YAY for the little salad that comes with the dinners! I haven't had a bad experience here, and everything I've ordered has been...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was super excited to find out there was a German restaurant in the East Bay- I thought, "I wouldn't have to drive across the bridge to Schnitzelhaus just to get my schnitzel on!". Alas, I am wrong.I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wanna drink a BOOT of beer? That's two liters! Well, you can get one here. Their beer selection is pretty awesome as well, being that Spaten is the beer of choice. They have some pretty delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing was bad... my sauerbraten was pretty good, tender and sweet. The Spatzle and cabbage were fine. My girlfriend's wiener schnitzel seemed good to me, although she thought the panko-like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place would have five stars if it weren't for the spotty service. The food is absolutely amazing. Hands down my favorite restaurant in Alameda. It's worth the cost in my opinion, which isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE IT! thats all.
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for the beer, bar, and lounge area. Minus two stars for pricey, overrated food that's not that great, especially if you're a vegetarian. Boo for the food! Yay for the beer! We only go for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous wine list, friendly service - and the schnitzel mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmach der liebe
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was underwhelemed with this place on my one visit. slow service and the food was nothing above wholesome, in fact it was rather bland and basic. If I want a decent potato, cabbage and pork chop i...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. Everytime I go there I can order something different, because there are so many good things on the menu.Anything made of potatoes will make you soo happy.
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you're like me, you're probably not a fan of german food. i took a look at their menu. i did not want to eat anything they had to offer. no joke. and this is coming from someone who loves loves...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am no critic of German food. The braised beef tri-tip is quite good. Happy with the service.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crap, I can't believe I haven't yelped about Speisekammer! I love love love Speisekammer (and its sibling Suppenkuche).The most memorable meal was a few years ago for Valentines Day--I had wild boar...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had so many experiences here with the boot I don't know where to begin. There was the time that my friend had her birthday party here and a couple of boots ended up at her house only to be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beet Salad -- YYYYYYUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMM.Carrot Salad -- YYYYYYUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMM.Cucumber Salad -- YYYYYYUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMM.Potato Pancake -- Am I in Heaven?Molten Chocolate Cake -- Holy Moses,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The first mojito was awesome made by the owner, the second one was absolutely disgustingly sweet and terrible made by one of the other bartenders.Unfortunately the services totally and utterly sucked...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Only the Kraut is supposed to be this sour...atrocious, rude service attitude ruins what could be a good meal. I have been to Speisekammer several times, and have found that their service has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in Alameda, this place is worth checking out. Some here have complained about the wine menu, but we got an 83 vintage Riesling and it went wonderfully with the rest of our meal. With all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
food here is okay the beer menu is passable the wine menu is deplorable. I grew up in Germany and either have a horrible memory or the food just doesn't measure up. I must say even though the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE 2: After sampling another German menu, I have realized this place is much better than I had thought, despite the weird conversation that guy had with my dog. One star given back. I know Im...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GemuetlichkeitYes. German food isn't bad, as many Americans believe. It's actually delicious. So when San Francisco's Suppenuekche opened a sister restaurant in Alameda, I dared wonder "Can there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great beer selection.A wonderful place to come on a warm summer evening when you can sit outside, order up a couple of Bocks and a plate of sausage, kraut and mustard and pretend you're in Munchen.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area. Stop in and prepare to be FED. You will NOT leave this place hungry. Just about every dish I've had is as good as the next, but it's really all about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Big portions, nice space, great beer, attentive staff. I always get wienerschniztle - not greasy, perfectly crisp outside and tender pork on the inside. Squeeze lemon on top and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite their name bearing an unfortunate likeness to one suggestive and completely inappropriate English phrase, Speisekammer does most things right. They have an extensive selection of beers, all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here tonight with my parents which further proves that as a vegan, you can eat anywhere if you really have to. Which sometimes means a german meaty meat meat party in meat town restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely wonderful rich fattening calorie and carb laden goodness. This is sort of a "this is my one meal of the day" restaurant. The food is huge, the beer is huge, the deliciosity is huge.I've tried...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm... I was introduced to this restaurants by my co-workers for my birthday. They all ate this meatloaf-wrapped-around-an-egg thing that looked nasty to me... but they were all salivating at the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in the mood for a European style Sunday brunch, head to Speisekammer. The yogurt for the granola is imported directly from Germany (dairy products in Europe taste richer than they do here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outta sight mojitos!!!!Also good vegetarian food which is a first for a German restaurant in my experience.Food is good and service pretty good. I'd go back.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful kraut and sausages. Wash it down with a Truman Pils or one of their other fine adult beverages !Never greasy, always hits the spot. Not for a diet inclined person.Being Half German, they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, may I recommend Wiener Schnitzel vom Schwein mit Spatzle und gemischtem Salat?They've done it again.. I went back last night.. and mmmm, mmmm,mmmm.. I rolled out feeling well fed and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite german restaraunt in the area. The place just feels a bit homier and less pretentious than Walzwerk, for example. Speisekammer definitely has a gasthaus appeal to it. The menu...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sister to Suppenkuche. Pear, Gorgonzola, Bacon Panini is good and if you're feeling a little low on protein, the meatloaf is served with an egg. Grab a group of friends and sit outside on the front...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
thier philosophy (since when do restaurants have philosophies?) comes from a german word, of which i cannot remember, which translates to comfort, friendship, feeling at ease, i.e. homey. i guess the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2005
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Speisekammer serves up the best German cuisine this side of the pond! Cooking up original German recipes, pouring an outstanding selection of German beer and an extensive wine selection, Peter and Cindy Kahl...
opentable.com - user review
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with its tall chairs and solid wooden tables in a big space, speisekammer feels a bit like a medieval dining hall. while you won't see anyone gnawing on a leg of mutton, beer-roasted pork piled on a mound of...
sanfran.com - user review
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from the looks of the menu, you might think that speisekammer is as teutonic as could be--red meat and potatoes abound--but once the food arrives, you remember that the chef lives in northern california. heis...
eastbayexpress.com - user review
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affordable, delicious german food is the lure at this large yet gemütlich alameda restaurant. we loved the lavish appetizer plate of sausages and cheese, the crunchy potato pancakes, the crisp herring...
sfweekly.com - user review
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the team behind the successful suppenkuche in san francisco has brought a similarly soulful german menu and atmosphere to alameda. the sparsely decorated restaurant is warmed by friendly service, happy locals,...
gayot.com - user review
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something about its low, timbered ceilings and massive stone fireplace makes alameda's speisekammer feel like a bavarian hunting lodge done by ikea. banquettes line the periphery; sturdy blond-wood tables are...
eastbayexpress.com - user review
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this business is out of business. was wonderful. now occupied by a german restaurant the is just okay...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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well-executed german specialties such as sausage, venison, potato pancakes. unremarkable desserts...
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