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Teske's Germania Restaurant, San Jose, CA

Teske's Germania Restaurant

4.8 (1312)
$30 and under
German
255 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

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2 people
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
  • 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.
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
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
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