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Schmidt's
(Now Closed)German Restaurant$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
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Adrian PhillipsOctober 18, 2015Tasty German beers on tap. Try the Schwarzbier if you're in the mood for a refreshing black lager. Chicken schnitzel was excellent, the portion was enormous. I would recommend starting with pickles.UpvoteDownvote
Get a boar sausage, or the amazing spatzle with bacon, but do not miss the pretzel rolls—get two of them. Afterwards, mosey over to Shotwell's down the street for one more beer.Upvote1Downvote
Raunak MunotNovember 3, 2012Best German food I've ever eaten in the U.S. Grilled sausages are delicious, especially the currywürst. Great atmosphere and bier selection.
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For the BEST in German beers and brats (not to mention the potato salad and spatzle), look no further. Despite the name this IS a sit-down restaurant (with some bar stools) with lots of seating. Excel Read moreUpvote2Downvote
Lindsay EyinkOctober 13, 2017Schmidt's is consistently good food and a great place to go in SF on Sunday for brunch. Can handle big groups and not on the usual brunch circuit. Shhh.UpvoteDownvote
Würst teller w/ Nuremberg bratwurst and a domina trocken at the bar. Missing Berlin? Pick up a Löwebsenf (mustard) to go.UpvoteDownvote
Landon LarsenMarch 7, 2017The pretzels with brown mustard were really awesome. So simple, but I really REALLY loved them!Upvote1Downvote
Christina LorApril 17, 2013Switch out or order a side of these brussels sprouts! They are crisp, fresh and provide that crunch to complete your meal. Prost, I've paired mine with a tasty Radeberger.UpvoteDownvote
The mashed potatoes are made from potatoes that the chef smokes in house. they taste like bacon and it changed my life. also the German beer selection is excellentUpvoteDownvote
Pro tip: Order the Schnitzel with Spätzle and cucumber salad but switch the meat from chicken to veal.Upvote2Downvote
Wiener schnitzel! Also - sub the cheese spätzle for the potatoes. Das ist gut!Upvote1Downvote
Brunch is delicious. The veal schnitzel sandwich with an egg and a Belgian tripel beermosa is tops.UpvoteDownvote
Catarina LaiJune 8, 2014chicken schitzel and waffle is yummy. don't forget to bring your own stein for bier & + PROST!
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Spätzle was great and came with a pretty generous side salad.Upvote2Downvote
Large servings of beer and great food!
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Liza PApril 2, 2017Delicious wursts, awesome beer and really good ambient electronic music! Recommend.UpvoteDownvote
- Pretzels, bread pudding, beer, schnitzel, goulashUpvote1Downvote
Thomas PajorMarch 29, 2014The Käsespätzle and the Rotkraut (red cabbage) are truly amazing.Upvote1Downvote
Exceptional and cozy spot for very good German beer. Try my Holy Trinity: kölsch, sausage, and their ridiculously good potato salad!
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Everything is great. Start with a pretzel roll and end with the chocolate pudding.UpvoteDownvote
Charles MagnusonMarch 29, 2013Best pretzel I've ever had. I would come back for the pretzel alone.Upvote1Downvote
Chris GoldenAugust 5, 2014Nice beer selection, very attentive staff, and arguably some of the best German on the west coastUpvoteDownvote
Alexander GilbertAugust 11, 2017Great service, really great, authentic german food, amazing selection of beersUpvoteDownvote
Kewscha AkpabioMay 16, 2016The desserts are top notch!!! Loved the bread pudding and apple strudel.UpvoteDownvote
Elijah ColpittsMarch 27, 2015Great food and beer selection. Good gluten free choices as wellUpvoteDownvote
Joshua HaftelApril 14, 2015Good beer and the schnitzel was pretty good. Pretzels rather nice as well.UpvoteDownvote
Xtel van der BoomFebruary 25, 2012They also sell German groceries like Spaetzle, Sauerkraut, Curry Kerchup, Rote Grutze and more.Upvote1Downvote
Rena BarchJune 6, 2015Don't think you can go wrong with the menu. Everything is tasty!UpvoteDownvote
David's special and a zwickel are a knockout pair. Don't forget to ask for the mustards.UpvoteDownvote
I'm a potato salad snob, amd theirs is among the best I've ever eaten. That's saying something because I've eaten a lot of potato salad all over, from Germany to Calif.Upvote2Downvote
Hao LeAugust 17, 2013Apps, entrees, and desserts are big enough to share. They take cards now.UpvoteDownvote
Dylan PortelanceAugust 7, 2014Trout was excellent and came with a delicious potato saladUpvoteDownvote
Get the litter of beer and the curry quest. Can't go wrong with that combination :-)Upvote1Downvote
awfyNovember 16, 2015The food is ridiculously good, but grab a Milka bar on your way out too!UpvoteDownvote- Pretzel rolls with fresh butter are spectacular.UpvoteDownvote
not just a restaurant- they have a great selection of german mustards and snacksUpvote3Downvote
Be sure to save room for dessert. Pro tip: if you are stuffed, order some Underberg. You'll feel better.UpvoteDownvote
Around Christmas they have stollen and zimsterne cookies for sale. Reminds me of Christmas as a young'n.Upvote1Downvote
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- Mon–Fri
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(415) 401-0200
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