Teske's Germania Restaurant

4.7 (1308)

$30 and under

German

255 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

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2 people

11 Jun 2025

June 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

First we would like to give you our "hearty welcome." Our ambiance and personal attention should give you an evening of pleasure in German dining. We will do out best to fulfill your wishes, so that you will have fond memories of our establishment. If we have succeeded in meeting your expectations, please recommend us to your friends and fellow workers. However, if we have failed to meet your expectations do not hesitate to tell us.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
German, American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(408) 292-0291
Website
http://www.teskes-germania.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Scott Baumann
Catering
Please call 408-292-0291 to book private events.
Private party facilities
Please call 408-292-0291 to book private events.

Location
255 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Area
San Jose
Cross Street
Devine Street
Parking details
Street parking is $2.00 per hour until 6:00pm. Street parking is free after 6:00pm.
Public transit
St. James VTA Stop
Entertainment
IMPORTANT NOTE - If you are making reservations when Teskes has live music, seating in the Beer Garden is on a FIRST IN BASIS. Your reservation guarantees you seating in the restaurant but not necessarily outside in the Beer Garden. If you have any questions regarding this policy please call the Teskes Germania Restaurant - (408) 292-0291
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Beef GoulashUS$28.00
Cubed Beef in Chef Baumann's famous Paprika Sauce served on a Bed of Spätzle and Red Cabbage
ChickenUS$26.00
Jager SchnitzelUS$26.00
Breaded Pork Cutlet Topped with Teske's Famous White Wine Mushroom Sauce served with Spätzle
KalbshaxeUS$85.00
KasslerUS$30.00
Smoked Pork Chop served with Potato Salad and Sauerkraut
Oktoberfest PlatteUS$28.00
Barvarian Bratwurst, Polish Sausage and Knackwurst served with Potato Salad and Sauerkraut
SauerbratenUS$27.00
Marinated Beef Roast served with Spätzle and Red Cabbage
Vegetarian StrudelUS$24.00
Wiener SchnitzelUS$28.00

Desserts

Apple StrudelUS$10.00
Bee Sting CakeUS$10.00
Black Forest CakeUS$10.00
Sacher TorteUS$10.00

Sides

Big French FriesUS$9.00
French FriesUS$7.00
Garden SaladUS$7.00
Potato SaladUS$7.00
Red CabbageUS$7.00
Rice PilafUS$7.00
SauerkrautUS$7.00
Scalloped PotatoesUS$7.00
SpätzleUS$7.00
VegetablesUS$7.00
Soup DJUS$10.00

What 1,308 people are saying

Teske's Germania Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Jose / Silicon Valley
Good for groups
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Romantic
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Teske's Germania Restaurant offers an "authentic German experience" with generous portions and a "great selection" of German beers. Patrons rave about the "delicious" classics like schweinshaxe and apple strudel. The ambiance is "unique" and "family-like," and the service is "attentive," making it a "wonderful" place for celebrations.

1,308 Reviews

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Nancy
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our son’s birthday there last night and had a wonderful time! Always enjoy Teske’s, it’s a great experience every time!
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Ted
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Five stars might seem high but I can’t think of anything which would necessitate a lower rating. In a world of modern concept restaurants, this is OG. There is a bar area, two dining rooms and a beer garden, each with their own ambience. There is a good selection of German beers and menu items. Portions are generous and reasonably priced. The service was everything I expect. This is place to go if you are looking for something a little different.
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Frank
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time at Teske's. The food is always enjoyable and the drinks traditional :) While some may think it is expensive you must remember the food, the atmosphere, the heritage is all unique to what you get at other places. I truly enjoy Teske's everytime!
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John D
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been coming to Teske’s for 20 years. They are like family to us.
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Tom
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Just good all around experience food was good, well priced service was good
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Glenn VIP
San Francisco Bay Area294 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Teske’s Germania is a terrific restaurant. The food is great. And it’s a pretty restaurant. This is an authentic German restaurant and you’ll get all the classic dishes made extremely well. The appetizers were delicious. The potato pancakes with apple sauce was just perfect. And they give you big portions on the plate. The brussel sprouts were amazing, and they could also be a great side dish with the entrees. Don’t miss the schweinshaxe. This is amazing.! Make sure you go to Teske’s with a healthy appetite because you will eat well there. And for such fine food, it’s quite reasonably priced. The apple strudel for dessert is their classic serving it for the over forty years and its great. Teske’s has been around over forty years in the same place. The current ownership is keeping true with the original cuisine of this restaurant and maybe it’s only getting better! Next time we have to try the Black Forest cake. .
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Lisa
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it Fantastic food!!! Loved the service; the server/bartender was a doll.
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Laura VIP
San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s like going home for dinner! Comfort German food!
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Mary
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good place, no matter the occasion or event, for truly authentic properly prepared delicious German Bavarian style food and beer. Part of the restaurant feels as if you are in a country home, one part feels like you are in a hunting lodge, yet when you first walk in, it's like stepping into a typical German bar warm and cozy. It was Valentines day and the service was very attentive despite it being busy. The pacing was relaxed but not slow and all the dishes were beautifully presented. It's one of the few nicer places that is also family friendly.
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William
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Valentine day experience. Authentic German food and beer. Server was excellent and always came back to check our meals. We definitely return or highly recommend all of friends to this restaurant.
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FAQs

Teske's Germania Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 292-0291.

Teske's Germania Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1308 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 4 times today

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255 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

Additional information

Cross Street
Devine Street
Area
San Jose
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
German, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is $2.00 per hour until 6:00pm. Street parking is free after 6:00pm.
Public transit
St. James VTA Stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Scott Baumann
Entertainment
IMPORTANT NOTE - If you are making reservations when Teskes has live music, seating in the Beer Garden is on a FIRST IN BASIS. Your reservation guarantees you seating in the restaurant but not necessarily outside in the Beer Garden. If you have any questions regarding this policy please call the Teskes Germania Restaurant - (408) 292-0291
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.teskes-germania.com/
Phone number
(408) 292-0291
Catering
Please call 408-292-0291 to book private events.
Private party facilities
Please call 408-292-0291 to book private events.

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Teske's Germania Restaurant

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Appetizers

Bavarian PretzelsUS$15.00

Festage PlatteUS$20.00

HeirloomUS$16.00

MaultaschenUS$18.00

Sausage Combination PlateUS$16.00

Entrees

Beef GoulashUS$28.00

ChickenUS$26.00

Jager SchnitzelUS$26.00

KalbshaxeUS$85.00

KasslerUS$30.00

Oktoberfest PlatteUS$28.00

SauerbratenUS$27.00

Vegetarian StrudelUS$24.00

Wiener SchnitzelUS$28.00

Desserts

Apple StrudelUS$10.00

Bee Sting CakeUS$10.00

Black Forest CakeUS$10.00

Sacher TorteUS$10.00

Sides

Big French FriesUS$9.00

French FriesUS$7.00

Garden SaladUS$7.00

Potato SaladUS$7.00

Red CabbageUS$7.00

Rice PilafUS$7.00

SauerkrautUS$7.00

Scalloped PotatoesUS$7.00

SpätzleUS$7.00

VegetablesUS$7.00

Soup DJUS$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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