Locals love this Alameda alehouse for its tasty twists on traditional German fare.
(510) 567-4469
2424 Lincoln Ave
(Between Everett Street and Tilden Way)
Alameda,
CA
94501
37.766062
-122.239761
Hours:
Lunch Mon 12pm-3pm, Tue-Thurs 5pm-9pm
Fri-Sat 12pm-4pm, 5pm-10pm
Sun 12pm-4pm Sun Dinner 4pm-9pm
Bar: Tue-Wed 4pm-11pm
Thu 4pm-12am
Fri-Sat 12pm-2am
Sun 4pm-9pm
Speisekammer
Last updated 7.27.09
What People Are Saying About Speisekammer
The Owner
Speisekammer
Owner
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.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Most evenings, this quiet Alameda hofbrau is packed with small groups of friends and families. Stark but spacious rooms are warmed by blond-wood floors and soft lighting. Seating is plentiful, and several long tables encourage family-style dining between strangers who don't mind mingling over a hearty meal. A casual, friendly waitstaff is happy to make recommendations. – – The Food – The kitchen serves flavorful, less-filling updates on traditional German dishes. Tangy cucumber and sweet red-beet salads are light alternatives to heavier starters, such as…
Great German food
by jjlasne
It is possible to eat some great German foods at this establishment - try the salmon in dill sauce if it is on the menu - and drink some excellent German ales on tap. There is a beer garden, most charming during the sunny season, with its views of the oil changing station across the street. Parking is possible (there is small lot next to the restaurant), the waitstaff is quick and friendly and there is live music after 9pm (or is it 8pm) in the corner of the front dining room/bar/lounge area with one or two TV sets. There is an additional dining room in the back and it gets pretty busy in the evening. If you don' t want to have to dodge rugrats, avoid going too early in the evening. Later in the evening is a much better time for DINKS and singles. Speisekammer remains one of my favorite restaurants in the East Bay, and they are very few of them. Prost!
- Pros: Salmon, pork, soups, desserts
- Cons: Children all over the room
Just Not The Same
by msemen
I was raised my an Austrian mother, and now live 3000 miles away from her. When Speisekammer first opened, the familiar menu was exciting to me. Although the quality never came close to the home-cooking I came to love, I was thrilled to have a runner-up in the area. My first experience in 2001 (although drunken) was much better than last weekend. Not only was the bratwurst BURNT (traditionally boiled, and lightly browned just to release the juices), but the portions were so NOT German -- really small. In Germany, it's a custom to be presented with a good size portion, to keep you satiated during your "stay". It didn't seem like they were hurting for customers, as the restaurant was pretty full -- so, not sure why they skimped on the meal. Also -- one other thing to note -- they had their Oktoberfest at the beginning of September to avoid other Alameda events, and the chance that the weather might not be great. September = Oktoberfest????
Our waitress was friendly, though -- and the beer was good.
SERVICE! Great food & fun
by qe3
I can't even express the fun we had with our 2 kids and their Grandparents! It was like our server was psychic!
She appeared promptly at our table with crayons and paper even tho we had obviously brought our own toys. After she went over the beverage menus she offered to get food started for the kids. We opted to wait as their Grandparents had not arrived yet and it was my Dad's restaurant choice.
The deal is that we have not been in a while because the service had been so terrible on several past occasions. We had great fun choosing our beers as the list had changed. Our server was very knowledgeable and brought us tastings so we could decide. By this time the kids were getting a little irritated, so then our Server magically appeared with balloons! What a great touch at just the right time! I opted for a glass of red and she recommended a Cab. by Andrew Lane that was a lovely and perfect choice. By this time we were having such a great time that no matter what we ordered for dinner it would be good (and it was all fabulous). Appetizers and entrees all came promptly, enough so that we actually wanted dessert....and those of you with kids know that if the service is slow there is no time for it due to imminent breakdown. Dad had a dessert cocktail he liked so much he ordered a second!
Changes that have been made at Speisekammer are so notable that if you have had any sort of bad experience you must return and let them know!!!
- Pros: Fun and attentive service
- Cons: Parking can be a challenge depending on time
The Details on Speisekammer
When to Go:
Expect to wait on weekends, and even early evenings during the week are busy. Stop in on a weeknight around 8pm for a quieter, less-crowded visit.
Where to Sit:
On chilly nights, snag a table near the fireplace in the back room. During Oktoberfest, the patio is the place to be.
When to Go:
Expect to wait on weekends, and even early evenings during the week are busy. Stop in on a weeknight around 8pm for a quieter, less-crowded visit.
Where to Sit:
On chilly nights, snag a table near the fireplace in the back room. During Oktoberfest, the patio is the place to be.
Category:
Restaurant Special Features:
Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Brunch
Cuisine:
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Message from Speisekammer
- Outdoor dining/full bar
- Wheelchair accessible
- Live music on weekends
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.






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