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Walzwerk
381 S Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94103-3627
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#290 of 3,042 restaurants in San Francisco
  • Cuisines: German, Central European
  • Price range*: $15-$30
  • Neighborhood: SoMa/Potrero Hill
  • Address: 381 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103-3627
  • Phone:  (415) 551-7181
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“Very old school German...”
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3 of 5 stars
turkeybandit 36 contributions
Jul 2, 2009

Very old school German feel with great German beer. I like Suppenkuchen's food much better but this is a more low key atmosphere. more

“Love this charming...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 26, 2009

Love this charming place. German food, comforting but not stodgy. more

“Restaurant nice; neighborhood/clientele...”
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4 of 5 stars
Libmill 1 contribution
Terre Haute, Indiana
Mar 5, 2009

Looking for German food in San Francisco, this was 2nd rated but sounded a little bit more laid back. Overall, we had a very nice time. We called at 6:45 to see if we would need a reservation and were told we didn't but we did have to wait maybe 10 minutes when we got there about 7:30 because it... more

“Excellent German food...”
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4 of 5 stars
JulieWCastle Rock 35 contributions
Dec 23, 2008

Excellent German food here. The atmosphere is very minimalist. I prefer Suppenkuche, but Walzwerk is a much less crowded, extremely good alternative. Both are head and shoulders above any other German restaurant I've tried in the US. more

“A touch of the old East Germany”
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3 of 5 stars
TravelerChriss 59 contributions
Overland Park, Kansas
Oct 21, 2008

During a business trip to San Francisco, a colleague told me about Walzwerk, an East German restaurant. I like German food, and I wanted to see how this restaurant measured up. The restaurant itself is near the corner of 15th Street and South Van Ness, which is in the Mission area. This is not along the route that many tourists... more

“Good Eastgerman...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 7, 2008

Good Eastgerman Food. Nice Atmosphere. more

“Decoration a little too...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 8, 2008

Decoration a little too much, but the food is really great! Make reservations... more

“The "decor" was...”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 26, 2008

The "decor" was interesting... more

“Good food, cozy...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 6, 2008

Good food, cozy restaurant more

“I just f-in love this...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 7, 2008

I just f-in love this place.. Good family german food... hearty fare and really great staff... LOVE IT more

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Walzwerk Address

381 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103-3627
Tel: (415) 551-7181
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.