Last Friday, I tried this place, and I had the most beautiful time and service there!I didn't make a reservation, so they only have tables in the restaurant area, but I didn't mind, and let me tell you, the restaurant area (upstairs) atmosphere is lovely! The decoration, attention to detail, and services are more than friendly -you feel special (as you should) there.I enjoyed:- Jager Fries (creamy mushroom sauce, baked with gruyere cheese- Cheese Croquettes (spicy lingonberry aioli)- Sausage bites- Sausage Plate (comes with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut)- ApfelstrudelIf you want to have a great time with friends, family, or yourself, go for it!
Had a little appetizer feast - but still quite full; I mean, this *is* German food ?. We had the pretzel dumplings, the sausage rolls, spaetzle dumplings wrapped in bacon (My favorite! Shocking!) The beet salad, and the red cabbage. Husband went with a traditional dark (but not heavy) beer, and I had the Hugo - so refreshing! We'll be back for entrees next time - got my eye on some schnitzel
What a wonderful authentic German restaurant. We had a great time here, great food and drinks for kids and adults. The staff is friendly. Their pretzels are made in Germany and finished here at the restaurant. The ambience is great, outdoor seating is charming with heating lamps.Great beer choices. I'll be back with friends and co-workers.
Cozy German place! Loved the ambiance..We got: Bratwurst Plate / Bavarian option with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut! And of course a Wefeweizen beer ?Apple strudel with ice cream was really good! ?
Absolutely a magnificent experience. Indoor seating is posh with (what I'm assuming is faux fur) and the outdoor seating is traditional German. The food is absolutely top tier, and the litre pours are very welcoming.
A gem in creepy downtown San Jose. It is great for the neighbourhood to have this cultural restaurant. The one special thing they do to their menu is they rotate the dishes, so you don't have to revisit with the same food all the time. The chairs with umbrellas are part of their German culture. Kids love it! They sometimes sell real German bread (denser than American bread I guess. The Germans love that). Give it a try!
The atmosphere was really nice and the food was really good. Was very pleased with how the food tasted and prepared. Maybe a little pricy but definitely worth it. I highly recommend Ludwigs for great eats in downtown San Jose!?? Really good place for larger groups too.
The food was average. I often make schnitzels at home, so this was not good - very dry & not well presented. Pretzel was good, but I suppose they import them. The desert was way too sweet - even my son didn’t want to eat it. But the “best” thing was the utensils they brought. They were completely filthy. Germans are known for cleanliness and order. This is unacceptable. I told the servant, so he reacted as if nothing happened! Brought new ones, but didn’t even apologize. I don’t think we’ll be ever returning to this place. I’ll better continue making my own schnitzels at home!
They have curry Beyond sausages! Vegan and tasks just like the real thing! The owner is constantly around and checking in on guests. A really welcome experience that you do not often find. I really appreciated it. Beer was great. Best urinals of any place I've been to.
It's a modern place to enjoy some of the traditional German dishes. I like their sauerkraut but didn't like their pretzel. Sausages were okay, schnitzels were fine. Food and beer selection are pretty average, but the ambience has a hip vibe, better than the traditional German restaurants in the bay area if you want to just have beer and schnitzels with friends on a lazy weekend or for happy hour. Definitely for the youngins. If you want some Sauerbraten, Schweinshaxen, or more hefty stews and roasts, this isn't the place.