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Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant
31 beers on tap, craft cocktails, wine and spirits — New American eats made 100% from scratch.
895 Villa Street · Downtown Mountain View
The beer garden of Downtown Mountain View. The idea was conceived by founder Ted Kim in early 2006, who fell for the biergartens of Germany — drinking under massive chestnut trees at communal tables with complete strangers — and brought that spirit home. Steins opened on Villa Street in March 2013 and, until 2025, also hosted the official Mountain View Oktoberfest. 31 beers on tap, craft cocktails, wine and spirits, and a New American menu made 100% from scratch.
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Our story
Born under the chestnut trees
The idea for Steins was first conceived by founder Ted Kim in early 2006. A Bay Area native, Ted simply wanted a new place to go that served delicious made-from-scratch cuisine and a robust selection of great craft beer. Without any prior restaurant or bar experience, he took off to Europe and became enamored with the biergartens of Germany — drinking underneath massive chestnut trees and trading World Cup banter with complete strangers at the same communal table.
That spark became Steins. The beer garden opened its doors in Downtown Mountain View in March 2013 to long-anticipated fanfare, and until 2025 it also carried the mantle of hosting the official Mountain View Oktoberfest. See you at the beer garden!
What's pouring, what's cooking
A German biergarten heart with a New American kitchen.
31 beers on tap
A deep tap wall with flights to match — light, dark, IPA and fruit — plus a rare bottle program with an up-to-date pricelist in house.
Craft cocktails, wine & spirits
House cocktails like the Beer Garden Cooler and the Steins Paloma, a California-leaning wine list, and made-from-scratch mocktails.
Made 100% from scratch
New American cuisine — from a fresh-baked jumbo pretzel to herb-crusted lamb rack and lobster linguini.
Happy hour, 2–5pm every day
Back since January 12 — every day of the week, 2pm to 5pm.
Gallery
From the garden
Plan it
Party time
Book a table, book the room, or bring Steins to you.
Questions
Good to know
When is happy hour?
Happy hour runs 2pm to 5pm every day — it's been back since January 12.
Do you serve weekend brunch?
Weekend brunch is discontinued until further notice. Regular hours are 11:30am–9pm, Monday through Sunday.
Can I get Steins to go?
Yes — order online for pick-up, or get delivery through GrubHub or DoorDash.
How late can I order?
Last call for food and drink may vary at the manager's discretion.
Visit us
- Mon-Sun
- 11:30 – 21:00
See you at the beer garden!
Open 11:30am–9pm every day of the week. Reserve a table, or call (650) 386-5505.