This restaurant is a rare bird - it appears to be actual ethnic food, as opposed to "Californian-German". The venison & cabbage here doesn't come laced with fava beans and arugula, and there's no "ahi tuna 'sauerbraten'." Just the straight stuff. And it's great! A wonderful departure from the SF gastronomic norm. Also a good place for groups and for out-of-towners who want something fun and different but not overly fanciful. I've been several times and never found myself disappointed, but maybe that's because I always make sure to get something with spaetzle... There are a few nice German wines, but it would be a shame not to take advantage of the beer. Enjoy! And if you don't like the idea of sharing a table with strangers... lighten up.
Pros: Rare cuisine in SF, Fun atmosphere, Good value
Cons: A bit crowded
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