Even with all large public Oktoberfests canceled from Munich to the Bay Area in 2020, you can still enjoy German and Austrian fare outdoors at many Bay Area restaurants or for takeout/delivery.
Here’s an alphabetical roundup of places that specialize in schnitzel, sausages and more year-round. Most offer German beer and wine too. Know of others offering Oktoberfest menus? Email us at food@bayareanewsgroup.com.
Bierhaus: German flatbreads, sausages, pork shoulder, chicken schnitzel, pretzels. 1360 Locust St., Walnut Creek. https://bierha.us
Brotzeit Lokal: Sausages, käsespätzle benedict, pretzels with obatzda, strudel. 1000 Embarcadero, Oakland. https://brotzeitbiergarten.com
Dittmer’s Gourmet Meats & Wurst-Haus: House-made fresh and smoked sausages (40-plus varieties), smoked pork chops, schinkenspeck. 4540 El Camino Real, Los Altos. www.dittmers.com
DJ’s Bistro: Schnitzel, sausages, Bavarian meat loaf, Moravian pork roast, Bohemian sauerbraten. 1825 Sutter St., Concord. www.djs-bistro.com
Esther’s German Bakery: Pretzels (German, seeded, cheese), breads, pastries including poppyseed-cherry strudel, bee-sting cake. 987 N San Antonio Road, Los Altos. www.esthersbakery.com
Gaumenkitzel: Smoked pork loin, schnitzel, spätzle, strawberry-rhubarb-rosemary streusel cake. Organic/non-GMO menu. 2121 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. www.gaumenkitzel.net
Gourmet Haus Staudt: Flammkuchen, sausages, schnitzel, spätzle, pretzels. 2615 Broadway, Redwood City. www.gourmethausstaudt.com
Gunther’s Restaurant & Catering: Sausages, wienerschnitzel, side dishes, apple strudel, Black Forest cake. 1601 Meridian Ave., San Jose. www.guntherscatering.com
Hardy’s Bavaria: Smoked ham shanks and pork chops, schnitzel, sauerbraten, goulash and vegetarian goulash. 111 W. Evelyn Ave., Sunnyvale. https://hardysbavariasunnyvale.com/menu
Ludwig’s German Table: Jagerschnitzel, smoked pork chops, spätzle, desserts including berliners, plum streusel. 261 North 2nd St., San Jose. www.ludwigssj.com
Münchner Haus (Rita’s German Deli): German-style sandwiches, salads. 39212 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. https://ritasgermandeli.wordpress.com/
Naschmarkt: Kraut rouladen, schnitzel, sausages, spätzle with smoked chicken, pretzels. 384 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell. https://naschmarkt-restaurant.com
Speisekammer: Schweinebraten, sauerbraten, rouladen, schnitzel, vegetable strudel. 2424 Lincoln Ave., Alameda. www.speisekammer.com
Teske’s Germania: Schweinshaxe, sauerbraten, schnitzel, smoked pork chops, desserts including Sacher torte, Black Forest cake. 255 N. First St., San Jose. www.teskes-germania.com
The Junket: German cold-cut sandwiches, sausages, potato salad, kraut. 235 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito. www.thejunket.com
Wursthall: House-made sausages, sauerkraut “käsedillas” and pretzels. 310 Baldwin Ave., San Mateo. www.wursthall.com
