Business Details
11 Years
experience
Authentic German Restaurant & Biergarten in San Luis Obispo
Beda's Biergarten was founded in 2015 by Helga and Beda Schmidthues, a husband-and-wife team originally from Germany's Lower Rhine region. Our journey began in 1990 with catering for friends' events before returning to our German roots in 2011 by perfecting family recipes that became the foundation of our restaurant. We specialize in authentic regional German cuisine made from scratch daily, complemented by imported German beers and local Central Coast wines. Our commitment to 'Gemtlichkeit' creates a welcoming atmosphere where strangers become friends over shared meals and celebrations.With over 25 years of combined culinary experience, we maintain strict quality standards while preserving traditional preparation methods. Our team extends this hospitality through full-service catering for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. We operate with integrity, transparency, and a dedication to making every guest feel at home. Our daughter Julia now joins us in continuing this tradition of German hospitality in San Luis Obispo. We measure success by the lasting connections formed over our food and the memories created in our space.
Services
German Restaurant
Beer Garden
Catering Services
Event Hosting
Soccer Viewings
Wine & Beer Selection
Gluten-Free Options
Vegetarian Dishes
Private Parties
Oktoberfest Events
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We serve authentic German cuisine made from family recipes passed through generations
- Our team brings over 25 years of combined experience in traditional German cooking
- We maintain 'Gemtlichkeit' hospitality that makes every guest feel at home
- We offer full-service catering with gluten-free and vegetarian options available
- We host special events including soccer viewings and Oktoberfest celebrations
What people say
Authentic German food
Huge hit with guests
Amazing sauerkraut
Perfect sausages
Warm welcome atmosphere
Services
German Restaurant
Our German restaurant serves house-made meals from family recipes passed through generations. Each dish combines traditional preparation methods with fresh local ingredients to create authentic flavors. Guests enjoy a welcoming atmosphere that embodies 'Gemtlichkeit' - the German concept of warmth and hospitality.
Beer Garden
Our beer garden offers a selection of imported German beers and local Central Coast brews in a relaxed outdoor setting. The space features communal seating and festive decorations that create an authentic German atmosphere for casual gatherings and special celebrations.
Catering Services
Our full-service catering handles events from intimate dinners to large celebrations with German cuisine made from scratch. We provide customized menus including traditional dishes, gluten-free options, and vegetarian meals while maintaining the same quality standards as our restaurant.
Soccer Viewings
We host live soccer viewings for major matches on our restaurant's televisions. The events create a communal atmosphere where fans gather to watch games while enjoying authentic German food and beer in a welcoming environment.
Oktoberfest Events
Our Oktoberfest celebrations feature traditional German food, beer, and music in a festive atmosphere. These events showcase our commitment to German culture through authentic cuisine, imported beers, and live entertainment that recreates the spirit of German festivals.
People
Beda Schmidthues
Owner
Originally from Germany's Lower Rhine region, Beda brings decades of culinary experience to our restaurant. He oversees daily operations and maintains the authenticity of our German recipes while ensuring every guest experiences genuine hospitality.
Helga Schmidthues
Owner
Helga co-founded Beda's Biergarten with her husband, sharing responsibility for recipe development and customer relations. Her background in catering and passion for German cuisine help maintain our restaurant's authentic culinary traditions.
Julia Schmidthues
Team Member
Julia, Beda and Helga's daughter, now assists in restaurant operations. She represents the next generation carrying forward our family's German culinary heritage while helping maintain the welcoming atmosphere that defines our establishment.
Questions
What makes Beda's Biergarten authentically German?
We use family recipes from Germany's Lower Rhine region, serve imported German beers, and maintain traditional preparation methods passed through generations.
Do you offer catering for special events?
Yes, we provide full-service catering with customized menus including traditional German dishes, gluten-free options, and vegetarian meals for any event size.
Can I host a private event at your restaurant?
We host private events both at our restaurant and off-site, offering complete event planning with German food, beer, and hospitality tailored to your needs.
What German specialties do you serve?
Our menu features Schnitzel, Wurst varieties, Sauerkraut, pretzels, and seasonal specialties like Black Forest Cake, all made from scratch using traditional methods.
Do you show live soccer matches?
We televise major soccer matches and create a festive atmosphere for fans to watch games while enjoying authentic German food and beer.
What is 'Gemütlichkeit' hospitality?
'Gemütlichkeit' describes our welcoming atmosphere where guests feel like friends through warm service, communal seating, and genuine German hospitality.
