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Paprika
91/100 (342 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Eastern European
Central European
German
Czech
Hungarian
Dinner
Lunch
"Unique place that is easy to miss! Good: - Really yummy food - I had the chicken dish and I loved how it came with a delicious mashed potatoes and..."
Jenny Xu
"Had an amazing early dinner here the other day, I chose the flavorful vegetarian goulash, which blew my mind with how good it was without meat. The..."
Mario Gabiati
"The Szeged goulash pork is DELICIOUS. I mopped clean the plate with the complimentary bread. Nice service, too. The waiter guy is friendly. Good for..."
Roxy
"Quiet little spot. The goulash is amazing. And the service is quick and..."
Ben Harris
"Small and super layed back. Very fresh and tasty pilsner. The dinner menu had about 4 non vegan choices. I've been to Prague many times and was..."
zafer
"Best food ever!!! Great experience and amazing food. Super friendly people!..."
Hunter Elson
"As someone of Hungarian nationality, this place is definitely authentic! My boyfriend and I got the olaszrizling (Italian wine from Hungary), which..."
Lilla
"We love the chicken paprikash and the apple straddle here! The paprikash is really flavorful and the restaurant even gives us warm bread to dip into..."
Renee Cheung
"When you need that hearty, delicious, home cooked meal, this is your spot. The menu is relatively small (which is not a bad thing) and every dish is..."
Eric Canonge
"Best Gullah in town! Look no further if you want to get a taste of Central Europe without going there. As genuine as it get and delish! I wish they..."
Larry R
Walzwerk
89/100 (1174 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Central European
German
Dinner
Pancakes
Schnitzel
"Such a wonderful intimate spot for Eastern German food and drink. Absolutely authentic to the region and different from typical “German” food..."
Aimee Bolter Campbell
"The atmosphere is very evocative of Cold War East Germany from the moment you walk through the front door bearing a sign that reads "You are now..."
Kenneth W. Cates
"best German food in the Bay Area! You can find traditional German dishes like Sauerbraten or Kohlrouladen and not just the stereotypical sausage and..."
Sabine Krueger
"This place is fantastic, i loved it. The food tastes authentic, great german beer selection. I can't wait to come..."
Edouard J. Bovmendil
"Great traditional food! A must visit if you like German food, beer and..."
Jonathan Chárles
"One of my all-time favorites in San Francisco. Excellent food, service, and unique decor. A must for any history buff or German food..."
Tim Fross
"So welcoming! A local friend suggested we come here on our visit to SF and the food did not disappoint! The beef roulade was wonderful and I will..."
Steph Mayotte
"Fresh creative healthy German food! Service fantastic a lot of charm! We love this..."
Wendy Hromada
"This place has THE most delicious food that I have EVER eaten! Service is top notch....friendly and cozy atmosphere....delicious Cold Dog cake for..."
Patti Rodriguez
"Delicious food, a nice selection of German beer, and decor reminiscent of an East German workers cafeteria! We love this..."
Jack Pribble
"The staff and family we're super friendly an fun.. We had the best seat for a couple having a date night.. My date was unsure if he would be able to..."
Robin Castro
"Hallo muss da was teilen meine mama hat auch ein lokal in san francisco ich hab sie noch nicht kennen gelernt ich hoffe ich finde und sehe sie..."
Mehmed Kemal Özcan
"Cozy and good food. Pro tip: get the Jägerschnitzel as a breaded..."
Eike Falkenberg
"Wir waren im September 2013 hier. Eine Adresse in San Francisco, die man unbedingt besuchen sollte. Sowohl Ambiente, als auch Service und Speisen..."
Daniela Lammert
"Good authentic German fare. Service was sweet but not quite as available as you would like. I thought everything was delicious, thou some..."
Tom Klaber
"A great little gem in SF with the East German experience. The food is so good here, we always have a great meal. Good vegetarian choices also. I..."
Mette Schaefer
"Love this restaurant! Been there twice in 2 months because it’s that good. The head waiter is so friendly and nice, service is impeccable and the..."
Cynthia Younes
"Where do I begin?! Incredible dining experience with authentic German fare from start to end. The restaurant hosted a group of 8 friends and I, on..."
Katie R
"This is definitely authentic eastern German food. Try the Soljanka, the cold cut platter, Roulade and Kalter Hund for..."
Jens Lehmann
"Authentic German food. I used to live in Berlin. When I miss German atmosphere, I go to this restaurant. Great food and people working there is..."
Yusuke Kawanabe
"I love German food so I was happy to spot this place on the map. We had the Hering, Soljanka and the Rinderroulade, all very tasty, but the cherry on..."
Dalma Kuti
"Whoa! What a find! Great beer and even better food ... everything tastes homemade! Cozy and eclectic space reflecting..."
George Shiffler
"My go-to place for German food. Extensive menu. Great beer selection . Also vegetarian-friendly. Who can say no to..."
Saran Raksincharoensak
"I loved the dinner, the dessert, and the staff! Will go again (although I hope they can get a second server... lady seemed like she was running the..."
Max Wunderlich
Leopold's
87/100 (1732 ratings)
Restaurants
German
Austrian
Bar
International
European
Central European
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Beef
Salad
Ribs
Schnitzel
"Leopold’s is a really special place, and if you enjoy Austrian/German cuisine, you should definitely visit. We’ve come here twice so far, and..."
John Baldridge
"Great Austrian food and good vibe. However, it can be really noisy if you want to have a good..."
Jim Tan
"German food is new to me. I loved pretty much everything we ordered, and we ordered quite a bit of food. There were six of us. I definitely..."
santanagaray
"The best Austrian food in SF and amazing service! Shannon was our server last night, she was so awesome! Even though the restaurant was packed, wait..."
Maja Ćoso
"Fun albeit slightly chaotic spot with a charming interior. Our goulash was surprisingly spicy but other than that the rest of the food was..."
Vikram Haer
"BEST Schnitzel in US, compares to Germany/Austria's best. It's a thin cut, and pounded to tenderness to the point that one wouldn't really need a..."
Steve Hunsader
"Delicious! We had the jägerschnitzel and the paprika goulash with cucumber salad. It was all very good. The wait staff are friendly and helpful and..."
Ululani Victor
"We are from Austria and visited San Francisco and to our surprise we found Leopold's Austrian Restaurant. The wine, the beer, the appetizer and..."
Christiane Gangloff
"Everything tastes amazing and also the atmosphere is very welcoming and homey. You will feel like you are in Europe all of a sudden! :) My favourite..."
Sasin Lerdsurasakda (Kratai)
"Always trying to find good Austrian or German food, this place did not disappoint! From the great beer options to the perfectly prepared..."
Jeffrey Schulte, Jr.
Suppenkuche
86/100 (4052 ratings)
Restaurants
European
German
Central European
German
European
Bar
Central European
Dinner
Lunch
Cakes
Pork
Beef
Dumplings
Pancakes
Meatloaf
Salad
Pretzel
Schnitzel
Sit down
Bar
European
German
Central European
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Mid-range
"Very good German fare in Hayes Valley. Classic dishes paired with very very good European beer. The platter was a no brainer you get a little bit of..."
Mario Dos Campollo
"There aren’t many German restaurants in the Bay Area, but this is definitely one of the best! Decent variety of menu items and lots of beer..."
Kailynn Lazzara
"Have been coming to this place for almost 10 years. They have such inviting vibes and atmosphete. Friendly staff, solid food, and the best German..."
Michael Pak
"This is the second time I visited the restaurant with my wife. I am from the southern part of Germany. We had the Sauerbraten with Rotkohl and..."
C Insight
"Traveled around the world and this is one of the most authentic German restaurants in California. Came here with a party of 8 to enjoy the communal..."
ktzpawz
"It's definitely the best authentic German spot in San Francisco. Especially if you're looking for wienerschnitzel and a giant boot of beer. But it's..."
Houdini
"I was just out with my pal Ringo Burkinhaulter the swordsman, and man about town from Heidelberg, he had just gotten in from Dusseldorf and was..."
American Angler
"This is a very authentic German beer hall. They have delicious German treats, pretzels, schnitzels, etc. In a rustic farm house style venue. And of..."
Michael Wu PhD
"We came here on a weekend brunch and there weren't too many people. Our waitress was also very animated and friendly. The meals were simple but..."
drawonnoodles
"Large selection of Bavarian beers (Paulaner, Hofbräu Müchen, etc) and German cuisine in a simple cozy setting. Feels very..."
Jonathan Edewards
"If you find yourself craving German food Suppenküche will not disappoint. They offer a solid menu with plenty of options, big portions, and some..."
A.C. Antonelli
"Authentic German cuisine, beers, and vibes in design-forward, minimalist Hayes Valley beer hall. Think liters of excellent draft beers in boot shaped..."
Erik Johnson
"I love Suppenküche! It’s not cheap but it’s authentic and it’s been around a long time and I always make sure I stop by when in San Francisco...."
Suheyla Pekin
"Very authentic German food. Everything tasted so good and I can’t wait to go back. The beers were also..."
Katja Kirtavit
"Lots of amazing German dishes and a huge variety of beer and drinks to try. The Jagersnitzel was delicious and incredibly filling. The different..."
Kallen Tu
"Love going here and sitting outside to enjoy our meal. Nice selection of German food and beer. Great service. One of our favorite places to go! We..."
Kris A
Cafe Europa
86/100 (628 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Eastern European
Central European
Czech
Hungarian
Russian
Polish
European
Polish
Eastern European
Central European
Czech
Russian
Hungarian
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Schnitzel
Perogies
Sit down
European
Eastern European
Central European
Polish
Hungarian
Czech
Russian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I visited Café Europa on my last three vacations in San Francisco (I live in Lima). We go from Hayward to enjoy their wonderful..."
Álida N.
"Cafe Europa is absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was delicious and made with obvious care and pride. The Napoleon cake was the best cake I’ve had..."
Rachel
"Lovely central and eastern european menu. A lot of variety as well as depth of dishes. Loved the owner who was extremely kind and generous. Would..."
Tyler Nguyen
"We had the goulash, stroganoff and schnitzel and it was all delicious and generous portions. Classic comfort food. Oh and the napoleon cake WOW. The..."
SJ O
"One of those neighborhood finds especially on a cold day! Started with the mushroom soup then Beef stroganoff, pork goulash and stuffed cabbage all..."
wally c
"Super nice service and good food. Nice vibes with the chill music too. My favorites were the potato pancakes (with both sour cream and mushroom..."
Elaine Wang
"Cozy restaurant with delicious food! The cabbage and mushroom pierogis were absolutely scrumptious. Server was very friendly and service wast fast...."
Hannah Bartee
"A quaint restaurant for simple and straightforward central European dishes. There are eastern European dishes included, but the floor manager..."
B. Li
"This is my favorite place to eat in the entire Bay Area. Every time I’m in the city I come here. It doesn’t matter how far out of the way I have..."
Johnny Berjikian
"Laid-back café with fantastic food. Staff is friendly and attentive. I had the borscht and beef pierogies and both exceeded my..."
Damon Tighe
Scullery
85/100 (737 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
European
American
Central European
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
European
American
Cafe
Vegan Options
British
Central European
British
Scottish
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Café
American
Café
British
Scottish
Central European
European
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Digital Payments
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"New to the area and LOVED this place! Great service, food and coffee! Can’t wait to go..."
Amy Lauren
"Felt like I was home in Europe. Charming little coffee place with great coffee and wonderful owners. Definitely worth a stop while in..."
Marta Ostovic
"We were visiting and my husband saw this place on yelp so we had to try it! The drinks and food no doubt were made w love and a desire to make their..."
Jamie Norcross-Malo
"Such a great addition to the neighborhood! Their menu is really good, and the owner is really interested in your..."
Aaron Danzig
"Wonderful, cheerful staff. Great Cappucino. Try the Welsh rarebit with ham and tomato chutney-..."
Gus Kalaris
"Scullery is such an amazing cafe that just opened in the neighborhood! Been enjoying their Welsh Rarebit and the Tenderloin..."
J.C. Agcaoili
"The toast! The coffee! You can't go wrong here. Be sure to come in and try the Welsh rarebit if you love that three year aged Vermont cheddar like I..."
Arya Jha
"A coffee shop so good I went for all 3 days on my city visit. The bread they use for the “toast” dishes is incredible. Best avocado toast you..."
Jens Aumueller
"I had the best Salmon Toast and Avocado Toast here with a stellar espresso. (i am a coffee snob). The salmon was so fresh and the cheese was to die..."
Shadi Shahbaz
"Had a great experience at this small cafe! I ordered the salmon sandwich and avocado, and it was super nice. The prices are reasonable too...."
Saiana Andreeva
"The coffee here is always delicious, just started coming here a couple weeks ago and have lost track of how many times I've been in. The seasonal..."
Ariel Ramseth
"Super cute little breakfast nook! Wish there was more seating, but loved the decor, especially the ruler lampshades! Food was..."
Michelle V
"Cozy corner cafe with maybe 10 seats but coffee is very good, and avocado toast has high quality ingredients. The staff is also very friendly and..."
Bree Yek
"Super great avocado toast and good coffee. The area outside it was very dirty..."
Johanan Ottensooser
"A small and friendly cafe located in the heart of the Tenderloin. Their toast is thick and very chewy and their wide variety of toppings make it..."
Sunstruck T.
"Iv been to a lot of coffee shops, this one is great. The price, taste, service and value is fantastic. Beats some of the other (much more expensive)..."
Dion Robertson
"10/10 experience. I can only hope a cafe of this high quality means good things for this area. It is worth going out of your way for an exceptional..."
Jess Liske
Bistro Gambrinus
81/100 (669 ratings)
Restaurants
Central European
German
Russian
Bar
Pub
European
Eastern European
Central European
Bar
German
Pub
Russian
European
Eastern European
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
European
Eastern European
German
Central European
Russian
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
"This was easily one of the best meals I’ve had in San Francisco. The menu isn’t enormous but everything on it is fantastic, and I genuinely mean..."
Jake
"First impressions, great. Special beer selection, calm atmosphere with a euro, german style. Looking forward for another visit, with different..."
Walid Faqihi
"A little gem near USF The owner is a character Where was this place when we attended USF. Great..."
Kalwant Sandhu
"Great schnitzel, burger, and beer. Very glad I found this place after way too many years in the..."
Andrew Waters
"Positives: It's a pub with pub food and a pub environment. The bartender at 5 o'clock on a Saturday was a nice guy and it quickly filled up by 6. I..."
Anthony Wolf
"This spot is 10/10. I have been a bunch. The beer is always excellent and so is the food. Great burger, pizza, and german food. Neil is a great and..."
Stephanie Wankowicz
"Nice eastern European bar with decent food. Service was very slow..."
Shardul Deo
"Tasty onion rings, pesto veggie pizza was a bit too salty but a good crust, smoked hunter's sausage was excellent with tasty pesto potatoes and..."
Lezlie Ramsey
"Huge portions, reasonable prices. Had Wings n Fries n a huge beer. 8/10 would..."
Lloyd Bennett
"It's been a while since I've been to Bistro Gambrinus (ever since moving out of state), but all I know is that if Neil is still running the place, it..."
J J
"Easily the best bar in the city for watching a game and getting dinner. Great tap list with tons of Eastern European beers and all the food is so..."
Sam Bethel
"This place is fantastic. You could not imagine a more friendly, neighborly vibe with excellent food and a great selection of..."
Ann Keller
"Great spot for some traditional German cuisine including your favorite German beers. Stop by for some food..."
Justin Gormly
"Love this spot. Our favorite casual drop in for good food, great beer and awesome sports viewing if you want. Any of the German food options is..."
J Ross
"One of the best local bar and restaurants in San Francisco. I personally love their burger (get the fried egg on top) and a beer. The chicken tenders..."
Connor McIntire
"If you are looking for a nice pub with a great environment, maybe even watch your favourite sports, this is the place for you. Great quality of food,..."
Vera Mendes
"The beers. To say that this place is a good neighborhood watering hole would be an understatement and oddly western. This place has a surprising..."
Jen C
"I had dinner with my wife and a friend here on a weeknight in May. This is the sort of place that improves the neighborhood and offers a slightly..."
Joshua Keihl
Steins
81/100 (419 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
European
European
Central European
Central European
German
German
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
German
Central European
Bar
Pub
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Located on Clement, Steins serves Americanized German cuisine with name brand beers and provides a place where local sports fans can hang out. Food..."
Lavieeclectique
"A sports bar with German oriented menu: various wursts an d burgers which our party of five ordered. All were great. Service was very courteous and..."
Arthur E. Lyons
"Order a Weißbier and watch football. Best Schnitzel in San Francisco. Say hello to Siofra and..."
Paul Tran
"Great place for watching the Euro, Champions league and world cup. As a quiet bar, there's nothing to distract you from watching the game and..."
David Jiang
"Awesome German bar and restaurant. Great beer and bratwurst at a phenomenal price. Great service. Friendly staff. TVs everywhere so you will see the..."
Iarla Moylan
"Great pub with a range of beer options. I didn't catch her name, but the woman working there *really* knows their beer well! My partner and I both..."
Krista Jackson
"Seriously good. Goulash and Spatzle!? Just like grandma used to make. Killer beer selection and helpful staff..."
Sean Ruhs
"Awesome place if you enjoy German beers (the best). Love the litre steins. Authentic European style. Fantastic bar..."
Stephen Hamilton
"Great sausages. Sauerkraut. Fries and onion rings. Great beer..."
Josh Greenwalt
Schroeder's
77/100 (1902 ratings)
Restaurants
Central European
German
Bar
Pub
European
Bar
International
Pub
Central European
German
International
European
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Beef
Pancakes
Salad
Pretzel
Schnitzel
Sit down
International
German
Central European
Bar
Pub
European
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was the most AMAZING German food I've ever had...and I was stationed in Germany for 4 years, so that's saying something! The Pork Shank was..."
Jim Waples
"Took my parents here for a unique experience and they loved it! We ordered two beer flights for drinks, and for food got Kartoffel tots, Jager..."
Ann Kang
"Nice hidden gem. Casual German restaurant with friendly, informative, and quick service. Food was excellent but..."
Sharon Susie Scott
"Went here for the first time in years! The place got a full make over prior to the pandemic and it is beautiful inside and much bigger then I..."
Rae Zachary
"The pretzel is great. Be sure to get the cheese. The chicken schnitzel sliders and the pork shank are also really good. I would skip the loaded..."
steven cutting
"Love the vibe! Affordable prices, great atmosphere, and good food. The staff were welcoming, efficient, and accommodating. I was told that..."
Navneet Rao (Nav)
"Very good schnitzel and spaetzle. The pretzel is also amazing and very much worth getting the beer cheese with it. I got the sour beer and the cider..."
Mae D
"This huge interior has a fantastic atmos. The schnitzel, pretzel and beer all great. Really fun..."
Gary Christian
"Amazing Oktoberfest beers and bratwurst. Their mustard is top notch, so is..."
Vikalp Aggarwal
"I went for a work event and I was thankful they had at least 2 vegetarian options, sausage and a veggie burger. The burger came with tots (which were..."
Matthew Daniel
Cafe Prague
77/100 (991 ratings)
Restaurants
Central European
Czech
Cafe
European
Eastern European
Central European
Bar
Czech
European
Eastern European
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Sit down
European
Eastern European
Central European
Czech
Bar
Café
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wonderful atmosphere reminiscent of the Czech Republic. Staff are mostly European-born and enhance the authenticity. Great Czech food and beer as..."
Robert Cope
"Great gathering place, and it was cool that this is where the cast of the show we'd seen (42nd Street Moon, Sail Away, opening night) went to party...."
Clarence Wright
"A pub-decorated restaurant with a Central European and Italian inspired fare. We got the roasted duck (authentic and very tasty), strudel (ok) and..."
Jan Vlachy
"Really great Czech cuisine! We were here twice and the food was delicious everytime. Especially the “segedin goulash” was brilliant! Highly..."
Petra Fleglova
"While I can't personally speak to the authenticity of the courses, I can say everything I've tried here has been great. I also very much enjoy the..."
Brock Bell
"A true bohemian gem in the heart of the financial district. Boasting plus sized liters of Czech brew and traditional dishes. Sit inside or out and..."
Asher McInerney
"We get engaged there 16 Years ago, nice place, good food, great..."
Christian Lugo Ramirez
"Have been wanting to try this place for a long time. Went for lunch today and the experience DID NOT let me down one bit. Tried the paprika goulash..."
Sumod Nair
"Good European beer and awesome sandwiches. I tried with steak and definitely..."
Dmitry Vasiliev
"Cafe Prague is a warm and inviting restaurant with an Eastern European menu. Never having visited that region, I will take their word for it. It sure..."
Belle Marie
"Stopped in for a snack and beer, was not disappointed. Real Czech beers, generously portioned tasty food (happy hour menu is not particularly Czech,..."
Tim Cleary
"Cafe Prague transports me back to Prague when I step inside and see the decor and eat their food which is very good. They have friendly waitresses..."
Tim Stember
"Eastern European fare in an authentic setting - beer on tap, no hefeweizen though! Loud on a Friday evening. It was good to see young children - one..."
Indra Singhal
"Turkey, prosciutto and brie sandwich is tasty! I had the black bean soup on the side, it was slightly cold but still good. Nice decor. On an alley..."
Shannon
"I arrived early, but the hostess seated me with a drink while the kitchen opened. My humble Sprite was dressed with a lemon slice - classy! Ordered..."
Ruth Bridges
"Steak Tartar is fabulous! Spinach salad was good but not great. Lots of food. Reasonably priced wine. Service was exceptional! Would definitely go..."
Nancy Chillag