Teske's Germania Restaurant

Name: Teske's Germania Restaurant
Address: 255 N. First Street, San Jose, CA, United States, 95113
Telephone: (408) 292-0291
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1312)

$30 and under

German

255 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for groups
Great for live music

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
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Bavarian Pretzels$15.00
Butter Lettuce Salad$14.00
Heirloom$16.00
Leberkäse$20.00
Topped with Beer Braised Onions served with Fingerling Potatoes and Sauerkraut
Sausage Combination Plate$16.00
Bavarian Bratwurst, Polish Sausage, Knackwurst and Nürnberger Bratwurst
Schweinebratwürsten$18.00
Four Mini Nürnberger Brats served on a Bed of Spätzle and Sauerkraut
Tomato and Cucumber Salad$14.00
Wild Boar Sausages$18.00

Entrees

Beef Goulash$28.00
Cubed Beef in Chef Baumann's famous Paprika Sauce served on a Bed of Spätzle and Red Cabbage
Buffalo Burger$20.00
Chicken$25.00
Fried Chicken$28.00
Jager Schnitzel$26.00
Breaded Pork Cutlet Topped with Teske's Famous White Wine Mushroom Sauce served with Spätzle
Kassler$30.00
Smoked Pork Chop served with Potato Salad and Sauerkraut
Oktoberfest Platte$28.00
Barvarian Bratwurst, Polish Sausage and Knackwurst served with Potato Salad and Sauerkraut
Salmon$26.00
Sauerbraten$28.00
Marinated Beef Roast served with Spätzle and Red Cabbage
Veal Cordon Bleu$34.00
Vegetarian Strudel$24.00
Venison Ragout$34.00
Wiener Schnitzel$28.00

Desserts

Apple Strudel$10.00
Bee Sting Cake$10.00
Black Forest Cake$10.00
Rasp Cheesecake$12.00
Sacher Torte$10.00

Sides

Big French Fries$9.00
French Fries$7.00
Garden Salad$7.00
Potato Salad$7.00
Red Cabbage$7.00
Rice Pilaf$7.00
Sauerkraut$7.00
Scalloped Potatoes$7.00
Spätzle$7.00
Vegetables$7.00
Soup DJ$10.00

What 1,312 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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 "fantastic atmosphere" and "great cuisine." Known for its "cozy bar and fun Biergarten," it serves traditional dishes like schweinshaxe and apple strudel. Guests praise its "fabulous service" and generous portions at reasonable prices, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

1,312 Reviews

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Jodi
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been eating here for over 40 years. Never once had a bad experience. The food is good. The staff is so nice. The restaurant itself has an authentic charm. And the music is fantastic.
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Barbara VIP
San Francisco Bay Area77 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great beer , delicious food, fabulous service and yummy desserts. Our favorite German restaurant.
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Tom
Unspecified3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was very good, good portions, good price, would recommend to everyone that
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Daniel VIP
San Francisco Bay Area178 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Best German - and I mean authentic, not the "Wurst and Schnitzel" type - in a fantastic atmosphere, right out of Germany. Great Cuisine, Service, Fun. This is both a neighborhood place and a destitution restaurant. Cozy Bar and fun Biergarten. Don't miss it!
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Nancy
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 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 April 6, 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 March 30, 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 March 23, 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
Unspecified3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 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 Area295 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 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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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 4.8 stars by 1312 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Google Map for Teske's Germania Restaurant

255 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

Additional information

Cross street
Devine Street
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.

Teske's Germania Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Appetizers

Bavarian Pretzels$15.00

Butter Lettuce Salad$14.00

Heirloom$16.00

Leberkäse$20.00

Sausage Combination Plate$16.00

Schweinebratwürsten$18.00

Tomato and Cucumber Salad$14.00

Wild Boar Sausages$18.00

Entrees

Beef Goulash$28.00

Buffalo Burger$20.00

Chicken$25.00

Fried Chicken$28.00

Jager Schnitzel$26.00

Kassler$30.00

Oktoberfest Platte$28.00

Salmon$26.00

Sauerbraten$28.00

Veal Cordon Bleu$34.00

Vegetarian Strudel$24.00

Venison Ragout$34.00

Wiener Schnitzel$28.00

Desserts

Apple Strudel$10.00

Bee Sting Cake$10.00

Black Forest Cake$10.00

Rasp Cheesecake$12.00

Sacher Torte$10.00

Sides

Big French Fries$9.00

French Fries$7.00

Garden Salad$7.00

Potato Salad$7.00

Red Cabbage$7.00

Rice Pilaf$7.00

Sauerkraut$7.00

Scalloped Potatoes$7.00

Spätzle$7.00

Vegetables$7.00

Soup DJ$10.00

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