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    Alt-Berliner Wirtshaus

    3.7 (88 reviews)
    ModerateGerman
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    ALT-BERLINER WIRTSHAUS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Phil H.

    One of our favorite spots to hang out at and watch the world walk by when in Berlin recently to run the Berlin Marathon. Love how the front sidewalk seating is all facing the street, ashtray on each table, and menu of German favs and vegan options too. Talented street musicians performing every now and then. Very cool European vibe. The inside is huge with plenty of seating but being outside is the way to go. Nothing like sitting here on a sunny afternoon enjoying a tasty German beer, celebrating a successful marathon finish, and people watching.

    Potato soup
    KL H.

    We had the mixed plate but honestly I would just get the schnitzel. Max had the soup and thought it very hearty and tasty. (No water but over priced sparkling - we think this is so cheap of restaurants - especially when you have customers buying full dinners and not just coming to drink- we notice this is what 70% of Germans /N. Europeans do- go out and just sit at a table and drink. Americans go to (only) bars for that- we eat at restaurants). Anyway. The service was good. (She is a bit short/ concise - think that is German women in general). Nice but short and definitely not chatty- she did speak English, so it made it a lot easier. I would recommend this place- we had a good experience. Menu available in multiple languages and our German food was very good. We stayed in apartment right above so it was VERY convenient!!

    Chris B.

    Stopped in for a beer at this pub. This place had a lot of atmosphere. Lots of seating. Inside and outside. Service was very good. Good beers as well.

    Appys Soup Vegetarian Salads Tarte/Quiche?  5-30-2023
    Louise B.

    Excellent stop to salvage a trip to Alt Berliner Wirtshaus Henne, traditional birthday Haus that was closed for Whit Monday ;( Sausage Parade 16,90€ was delicious All 3 sausages were delicious, our fave was the grilled and snappy smoked long Schinkenknacker, very smoky and grilled Rostbratwurst that was milk in flavor. Berliner Dampfwurst steamed was herbaceous and the softest casing. Mash came with a dark gravy not pic that was sorta sweeter and slight mace flavor. Sauerkraut was medium vinegary but firm and delish Waitress Ilka dressed in baggy liederhosen was very pleasant while rushing about and brought out a spicy mustard mentioning it's a must with sausage haha. We cleaned the plates, the biers were a treat to try something other than Berliner Pilsener which is pleasant easy drinking light lager with good body. Schultheiss Pilsener - Spicy pale lager, light hop that bites a bit on the end, very drinkable and Markischer Landmann Schwatzbier a dark malty smooth bier, not sweet like US dark malts. For our last day it made for a very memorable German dining experience and would definitely recommend for a sit down restaurant. Guess I need to return for a true Bierhaus.

    Amber P.

    Quick service, friendly staff. Lots of options to choose from. Good beer selection. Chill, casual inside.

    Don't forget an aperol spritz
    Jorge C.

    I love the homey atmosphere. The wait staff is very efficient and the food is excellent. This restaurant is frequented by the locals so you know you'll a great meal and reasonably priced.

    Heidi B.

    This place was so good, we came here twice! Visited after we toured the buildings around central Berlin. The waitress spoke English and was fun and witty, a true joy to have around. Be prepared for LARGE portions. The food is very LARGE and in CHARGE. I ordered a pig knuckle here and I had leftovers for two more meals! My friend ordered the currywurst and he fell in love, finished his entire plate! I adored their sauerkraut. We also had our first Mezzo drink here! A large refreshing glass of it! The second time we ate here, we decided to dine indoors. The place itself is large, but feels cozy and intimate. There are picture frames and Knick knacks all over the walls. It can be a little difficult navigating around, but it's all quite fun. I had a big meat plate this time and it was gorgeous. I was very full, but also very satisfied! We also ordered and apple pastry dessert. It was not too sweet and paired well with the ice cream and fruit! A wonderful end to one of our last meals in Berlin! If you are an English speaking tourist, go here. If you are someone who want good service with a friendly and intimate atmosphere, go here. If you are someone that wants some really good food, go here.

    David S.

    Found this gem on Yelp and loved the food! The Grand Kurfürsten salad was amazing! The pork schnitzel was really good too. The Tyrolean apple strudel was GREAT! A tour group of 50 people came in here, so this place has to be great!

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    Elise C.

    This was our first meal in Germany and we all loved it. We got a few dishes to share and loved every single thing we tried. The staff was super friendly and spoke great English. It was kid friendly and was a great way to kick off our trip. Definitely recommend.

    Grandmas garage sale on display as a German restaurant
    Derek S.

    First night in Berlin and the assignment was schnitzel and this place had all the vibes. Plates on the walls, old kitchen tables made from wood and Pilsner served in 40 pound mugs. The white asparagus made the meal feel healthy (ignoring the delicious sauce it was served in).

    Schweinshaxe
    Paul D.

    We had three adults and two kids, one two and a five year old. The staff was wonderful to us English speaking guests. I had the Schweinshaxe which was wonderful. Everybody's meals were great. I would bet there early.

    Berliner Kindl
    Samuel F.

    Had a dinner of roast beef and potatoes here, and it was very tasty! The service was pretty friendly. And, of course, there's a good selection of beer. After the meal, they unexpectedly delivered us a dessert, to our marked confusion. They then realized they'd made an error and whisked it away out from under the nose of our toddler before she could dig in, without even a "sorry for the mixup"! Would've been very annoying if the kid had been upset by that. But the kid was (somewhat unexpectedly) unperturbed by the sudden departure of dessert, satisfied to eat another slice of the house potato bread. (I joke that my kid is a "breaditarian", and this certainly didn't disappoint.) The wayward strudel looked delicious, but the dinner potions were large enough that we didn't feel inspired to put in our own dessert order. The place was a bit pricey, though that was mostly expected. But ordering "two glasses of water" resulted in two giant glasses for €4.50 each with no mention of the price. Moral of the story, I guess, is to just drink more beer?

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    Party of four got to sit outside , nice servers , Chardonnay was bad but Merlot was perfect for our Schnitzel and Curry Wurst .

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    Stadtklause

    Stadtklause

    4.3(202 reviews)
    1.1 kmKreuzberg

    Fantastic local place to get some low-frills eats and beer! Very friendly staff who accommodated us…read morewithout a hitch. We came here after having been turned away by an Indonesian restaurant that was "full for the night". We are so glad that fate brought us here instead of that Indonesian restaurant!! What were we even thinking anyway -- forget the Indonesian food, get the local specialities!! Ordered the schnitzel as well as the meatballs and both were executed perfectly. Schnitzel was hot and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside -- not overly salty either. Meatballs were juicy and packed with flavor from the minced onions that they had mixed in. The beer (we ordered a Pilsner) was the best that we had tried in all of the Berlin and Dresden restaurants that we visited. I believe it is from some small private brewery affiliated with the restaurant somehow. Whatever they are doing, they are doing it right, so definitely order the house beer. Super cozy seating (you'll probably be sharing a table with other guests) and packed all night long but amazing vibes and casual comfort food. Would come back if I ever visit Berlin again!

    They must have expanded as the menu seems the same and it was quite big and clean. Not a dive at…read moreall. Also they take credit cards. We tried to go to a nearby Greek place but they were full and kind of rude too. We walked over here and the place was empty at 6:30 pm so a bit worried. No need. The draft Pilsner was very excellent and the food was outstanding and reasonably priced. We got pork schnitzel and meatballs and it was really very tasty. Would recommend!

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    Scrambled eggs with bread, pickles, and sauerkraut :)

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    Maximilians - A Märzen, Weißwurst, bezel and krout

    Maximilians

    3.8(212 reviews)
    0.6 kmMitte
    €€

    Don't let the "kitschy" statue at the door turn you away! This place is authentically German, from…read morethe attire of the waitstaff to the menu offerings. Walking in the door gives you the feeling of dining in a Bavarian beer hall where there are plenty of locals enjoying the atmosphere. For us tourists, photos are included for most of the menu selections. I tried their signature dish: knuckle with cabbage and a potato dumpling. Even the half portion was huge! The veal schnitzel and steak entrees were also delicious. My server spoke little English, so knowledge of German would be a plus if dining here. The restaurant seems to be known for their beer and has quite a selection, however, a smaller wine menu is also available. I would definitely recommend making a reservation or coming early. As my friends and I were leaving, the line for entry was out the door.

    Restaurant Maximilians offers an elevated (and perhaps more tourist-friendly) take on Bavarian…read moreclassics, with a polished exterior that draws you into a refined yet friendly dining environment. Inside, the design leans toward a hybrid of a traditional German restaurant and modern luxury: dark woods, crisp table settings, and ambient lighting create an upscale but comfortable atmosphere suitable for all occasions ranging from date nights, celebratory dinners, or refined travel meals. The general vibe feels more sophisticated than casual tourist spots, with a bustling (yet not overwhelming) ambiance. Patrons range from international tourists to locals grabbing a drink after work, and a cosmopolitan mix of languages echoes throughout the space. After a 4-hour walking tour of Berlin, our group of eight was hungry for a hearty German meal. The same morning, we made a reservation for our party of 8 for 6:30pm later that night, and we appreciated the fact that the reservation process for large parties is easy and convenient. Additionally, When we arrived at the restaurant, we were immediately seated at a large table, and our waiter kindly directed us to a QR code with a translated English menu complete with pictures. The menu itself is extensive, with a range of options (from the more familiar pretzels and schnitzel to German classics like Pork Knuckle and Munich Bratwurst). Our server was charismatic and friendly, joking with us and guiding us through his favorites on the menu. When it came time to order, he asked us if we could order in the dishes' real German names (which we subsequently butchered), and he graciously corrected our pronunciation and explained any questions we had about some of the more traditional items. Some members of our party ordered their Ofenwarme Brezn mit Fassbutter (Pretzel with Warm Butter, €3,90): a generously-sized pillowy pretzel, generously salted and served with a creamy knob of decadent butter. For my entree, I selected the Halbe Haxe (€17.80), which is a half portion of crispy pork knuckle with Bavarian sauerkraut and a bread dumpling. For being a half portion, this dish was absolutely huge (with the bone, the knuckle was almost the size of my head!). The exterior skin had been wonderfully crisped up, almost like a German chicharron, whereas the interior was a mix of shreddable "pulled-pork"-like meat marbled with succulent fat, all served atop a rich, savory gravy. The Bavarian sauerkraut had a slight tang to contrast the decadence of the dish, and the bread dumpling was dense, yet soaked up the gravy perfectly. This was the tastiest dish I sampled during my time in Berlin, and certainly a great value as well. From asking my friends, other great plates included their Saftiger Schweinsbraten vom Schopf (€19.90 - a roast pork dish with bread dumplings, potato dumplings, gravy, and Bavarian sauerkraut; very similar to the Halbe Haxe but with what seemed like pork loin), 3 ECHTE Kalbsfleischpflanzer (€21.40 - three succulent veal meatballs with mashed potatoes, gravy, and buttered onions), and Handgeschabte Käsespätzle (€17.40 - homemade cheese noodles with mountain cheese and pear, topped with fried onions and served with a side salad; basically a bougee Bavarian mac and cheese, and a great vegetarian option). Two members of our party also ordered their Ausgezogener Apfelstrudel (€8.60), which was a sumptuous apple strudel with perfectly al-dente apples, flaky pastry, and warming spices, served with ice cream and a caramel-like sauce. In terms of price point, Maximilians sits in the moderate to premium range for Berlin restaurants: obviously pricier than your average beer hall or currywurst stand, but fitting for its polished service, urban location, elevated cuisine (with huge portions, might I add), as well as its large audience of tourists. If you're ever in the area, I would highly recommend Maximilians, and I'll certainly be back to sample some of their other colossal dishes!

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