Fodor's Expert Review Gaumenkitzel

This award-winning, convivial locale for organic, slow-food German fare has the Bay Area's best variety of German beers. With dishes like spätzle and caramelized onions, house-made brezel with bratwurst, jägerschnitzel with braised red cabbage, and panfried catch of the day, the kitchen puts a fresh stamp on traditional German favorites. A visit would not be complete without sampling the classic nachtisch (dessert) specials. Among several Best of the Bay awards, Gaumenkitzel has earned the highest awards for sustainability, with its distinctive approach to maintaining a no-waste kitchen and green business practices.