Schnitzelbank is the highest rated restaurant in Heidelberg, and with just cause…read more We lucked out coming here around 1430 HRS because we just missed the lunch rush and just beat the early dinner crowd. The weather was beautiful for sitting outside. I wish I had gotten our server's name because he was outstanding. Friendly, witty, and willing to help navigate the menu - he made our dining experience even better. We started with a couple of local wines that were amazing - a red and a rosé. Some bread and butter came to our table with our escargot starter and side salad. The bread and starter were delicious. Our snails were hot and garlicky with plenty of juice to sop up. The side salad was also very tasty and fresh. For our mains I went with the Schnitzelbank Platter and my lady went with the Pepper Schnitzel. My platter came with a local delicacy called saumagen, as well as roasted pork, sausage, roasted potatoes, and sauerkraut. The saumagen was the highlight for me. Our server was also excited we got it. It is a local offering consisting of various meats and other items wrapped up in a stomach and served as a loaf-style meat. The pepper schnitzel was also outstanding - the sauce was indeed peppery, but it didn't smother the schnitzel, which was breaded nicely and not dry, as some schnitzels can be. And after all that food, still, an apple strudel. This was so worth it. I don't even like sweets in the USA, but in Europe, they are something else. This was something else. We had a lot of great meals on our trip, but this was probably the best. Not just for the food, but for the overall experience, it's easy to see why this is the shining star in Heidelberg.

This is a very quaint compact local flavor type of place. We sat community style with two other…read moregroups, promoting a sense of community. The food was outstanding authentic German cuisine with a twist. The garlic Schnitzel is truly made for garlic lovers like me! The mushroom schnitzel had a flavor explosion when it hits your pallet. The wait staff was very friendly and accomodating, especially to Americans who don't speak German!

From the owner: ...so lässt sich wohl am besten unsere Küche beschreiben. Der klassischen Haut Cuisine entwachsen,…read moreerwartet Sie bei uns eine moderne Küche, fernab dem Alltäglichen, kreativ aber nicht allen Trends folgend, saisonal mit marktfrischen, hochwertigen Produkten gekocht. Wir schätzen die deftige Kurpfälzer und Odenwälder Küche genauso, wie die exotisch-fruchtige Kap-Küche Südafrikas oder die Küche Floridas und Kaliforniens. Die entsprechende Weinbegleitung findet sich im Übersee-Sortiment von Christians Weinwelt oder unter unseren ausgesuchten, heimischen und europäischen Tropfen. Wir freuen uns, Sie bei uns verwöhnen zu dürfen! Ihre Gastgeber

Great outdoor patio. Small inside. Very warm inside if you're visiting after walking around…read moreoutside. Server had a warm greeting and spoke great English. He was shocked that it was my husband's 50th birthday. We ordered the Apfel Strudel for dessert. He brought it with a lit tea light candle on the plate. Very cute. The food was amazing. I ordered the mushroom soup and potato pancakes. I almost ordered a second soup - it was so good. My husband's schnitzel was excellent. It was just what we wanted. Low-key, good and relaxing. People watching is top notch. Great beer selections and full bar for mixed drinks. I ordered Gluwein as I was trying to warm up. Loved it.

Let me start with a good of this restaurant. The food is very tasty, the restaurant is cozy, clean…read more The ambience is nice and the staff are polite and efficient. The women's/men's washrooms are clean (small, not handicapped friendly, but clean) all in all, this is a good restaurant and bar for German cuisine. What absolutely flabbergasted me was that the restaurant chooses to charge €4.20 for a glass of water, be hot or cold. It was explained to me that the water is treated with minerals, etc., etc. but basically it's just water. It was not served to me in a sealed bottle, just a glass. One needs to ask for ice as ice is not provided otherwise here. My friend who had requested hot water, said that it tasted like hot water from the tap, not even boiled water. I guess it's just a cultural difference because as all of us know from Japan, America, and most other places, water is complementary and the many cases there is no charge at all for a refill glass of water, but at this restaurant they do (see receipt) so my advice to you is if you do decide to dine at Lowenbrau Heidelberg, order any beverage other than water because the water seems to cost more than any other beverage on the menu!! If charging for a non-bottled water that is only served in a glass, I could understand €1-€2 but not €4.20!!! Absolutely ridiculous!! Other restaurants in Heidelberg where we have dined, do not charge such an exorbitant amount for simple water. I really do not understand how they can justify this. They should tell customers right away that there is a charge for water.(especially if it's just in a glass!!)

After being in Germany for almost two weeks, this was the first German food that I absolutely…read moreloved, every bite. The stuffed cabbage in broth was super hot with a tangy but not too tangy broth that was delicious. The fried potatoes were perfectly cooked with slices that were crispy outside, but not inside and seasoned just right. The salad was fresh too. I also shared some of my wife's grilled sausages that were very nice. I was getting tired of boiled food. The menu said she ordered red sauerkraut. There was a warm type of sauerkraut that was also wonderful. The host couple were very friendly and though we and everyone sat outside (perfect August weather for anywhere), the inside is totally charming. This was a great place to eat right next to the Old Bridge Towers!!

Oh hell yes. WhT a great meal. Near perfection. Authentic German-the menu is hand written German…read more The building is older than the United States by centuries. Just an outstanding meal and atmosphere. Would like to say I will be back but I only get to Heidelberg so often and I am eating my way through town.

Place to go when everything is closed down in downtown Heidelberg.... Good beer and company…read more Be quiet when you leave so the neighbors don't call the cops.

10 out of 10 stars!…read more Maria was our server and she was welcoming, engaging, friendly and efficient. She made our time at this restaurant even that *more special. I need to add that Maria was working all of the tables by herself and slayed it! Sudpfanne was so good that we dined here twice in one day, and brought a friend! For lunch Mr. Wonderful enjoyed the sausage plate with potatoes and sauerkraut. I had the fried bread dumplings, mushroom gravy, with sauerkraut. We were happily fulfilled. For dinner Mr. Wonderful ordered the schnitzel, our friend ordered the goulash, and I was still full from lunch - so I only had the potato soup. All three of us left, full and happy. This restaurant is not touristy. They seem to cater to locals and folks who know where to go! They offer a warm, cozy and welcoming environment. They also have a beautiful beer garden in the back when weather permits.

Charming patio and incredible food. We chose from the classic dishes and enjoyed some wonderful…read morelocal sausage & slow-roasted pulled pork. The wine selection was incredibly delicious. Perfect way to end our German tour.

Oh Red Ox how I love you! This 300-year old institution is a MUST when you are in Heidelberg. The…read morefood and beer: AMAZING. We were a party of 5 and were seated immediately. We ordered an array of items from pork and red cabbage to venison. Most of us ordered the Heidelberger beer. No one was smoking, which is a plus in a Heidelberg restaurant. There seems to be smoking everywhere in this town. All of us were amply pleased with the food, service and ambiance. We were seated near the door, but if you get a chance, check out the other rooms. One has a piano-man. Somewhere there are lockers for the steins of Red Ox Regulars. This is a university pub with a 300-year-old history. There were all age groups present (except no kids that I saw). The place is decked out in steins, hunting regalia, and photos of past regulars. In Heidleberg? GO HERE FOR DINNER!

I was told the Red Ox was the oldest restaurant in Heidelberg, over 300 years old and it sure…read morelooked it. Fantastic ambiance, great beer. I ordered the Deer ragout and the price for 6 people was a fraction of what it would cost at a local restaurant of such stature in my home town. Service was just OK...management was pleasant with some history of the restaurant.

The food was great, the beer cold, and the atmosphere ideal for people watching. The service was…read morealso prompt and friendly.

Good food. Good service. Fantastic beer. This is a typical German restaurant, where beer is…read moreplentiful and the food is heavy. You won't go away hungry or thirsty.