Wowza! This place has been like 8 miles from me for 32 years and I did not even know they existed. I was in the area and saw them and also saw their packed parking lot, and immediately looked on Yelp and saw their rating and said to myself "this is a must try kind of place"! It absolutely IS a must try place, and you will not be disappointed... The ambiance accurately captures a German restaurant and bier giertan. The place transports you out of Plano and to Germany faster than any airline! Our server Jordan did a great job. He had a 16 top in addition to us and yet he handled it all beautifully. The food here is amazing!!! It is 5-star all the way! I got Marktfrau Pilz with Swiss Cheese, which were basically spinach stuffed mushrooms. Amazing! I also got what was Chicken Schnitzel, called Wiener Art. Wowza was it good! I will be back soon!!! And next time I will safe room for dessert, because those looked amazing too! read more

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awesome!!! What a terrific place! Excellent food! Great staff and over the top ambience! You feel like you are in Germany. Did I mention the live music? Enjoy! 5-star! read more

2.5 stars...very well made great quality & very overpriced. Had the 5 items salad bc I could not just get a side portion of the one item I really wanted. that was 25.oo because meat was mandatory on it...so got chicken...very good but 25.00???!!! Cup goulash...outstanding!!! Cost 6.75...ok. Was still yearning for entree..but already 3/4 full...so I got the 19.00 two bratwurst dish including 2 sides...never was asked if I wanted bread & when I do...I am sure to get charged for it. Tap german bier excellent but 1/2 litre is 11.00 to 19.00...YIPES !!! I understand that inflation has occurred but we are now stabilizing as a nation...prices should come down....NOT !!! Spend at your own risk...hey??...parking is free here!!! read more

This review is specifically for the Prinz Regenten Torte. My friend got two to go, including one she so generously blessed me with. HOLY CRUDMUFFINS, y'all. Stop what you are doing right now and go try this cake! I'm not even a huge sweets person, but this chocolate coated cake was divine. It was so fresh and flavorful. One of the best cakes I've ever had in my life. The chocolate cream in between the layers of moist cake was heavenly. It was so delicious chilled, allowing the chocolate coating on the outside to be hard. This will live on in my dreams. These picture in indoor lighting sadly fail to capture the masterpiece that is this cake. I will be bringing my family to this restaurant soon for sure and will update my experience about their in house service at that time, but based on what my friend has shared, this is THE PLACE to get Bavarian food. Nomnomnom. I am confident I will stop by this place just for this cake in my future too. read more

Bavarian Grill - Prinz Regenten Torte. A chocolate covered mountain from heaven. - German Near Me - Plano, Texas

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3.5/5 Food 5/5 Service Great vibes for someone who's looking to experience German food. We went on a Thursday evening and we're quickly seated and greeted with free pretzels and mustard. Our foods of choice included the... * Classic sausage plate with mashed potatoes & sauerkraut * Split pea soup (daily soup of the day) * Fried brie and rolls (appetizer) * Apfelstrudel (dessert) The food was overall good! I think our personal preference is eating hearty good once in a while so it suited our cravings for the night. The baked brie was soooo well melted inside and had a lovely crunchy exterior. It went well with the fruits and roll. My partner enjoyed the sausage, mashed potatoes, and sauerkraut altogether (as in each bite had a bit of each). They tasted better together than as individual items. The split pea soup was very smokey in flavor, potentially due to the meat pieces. A bit salty but overall tasty. Lastly, we ended with an apfelstrudel which was delicious. Not having it before, we anticipated a thicker and flakier pastry. It was closer to a crepe in texture instead, which was still good . Great live music and vibes overall! read more

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The food is good but the service is terrible! Jordan was my waiter and he refused to bring me and my friends our drinks after second glass of beer. Apparently, he thinks he knows what's enough for us and he refused to serve us. read more

Still love coming here. Nothing better than a sausage plate or weinerschitzel with a beer for lunch. Friendly service and great food. Miss the old location though.... read more

Bavarian Grill - Sausage Plate - German Near Me - Plano, Texas

Expensive Food was not very good Guy playing the squeezebox was just there for the free beer. Boring read more

The food is amazing. The service outstanding. The Beers on Tap are impressive. The staff is courteous and helpful. You should experience this. read more

Food over cooked, potato pancake was a hockey puck. Sausage like a rock, soap to much salt. The waiter, once he took the order never came back to the table to ask about the food. This is not the first time here, we went to the original location and the food and service was excellent. I have no idea what happened. read more

I want to really like this place. It's fun and huge and such a unique experience. The food is good with lots of options that do not disappoint. But both times I went-the service SUCKED It took Forever to get our food. I came in a party of five for dinner and we ended up being there for almost 3 hours. We were so eager to leave. It took 30 minutes just for us to get our dessert! And that was after we asked for it twice. So no thanks. This spot is not for me. read more

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Nice and clean environment. Reminds me of a cracker barrel vibe. The prices are higher but the dishes are very unique. It took awhile to get our food as it's cooked to order but it was good. Friendly service and some live music too. read more

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This place is the closest thing I can get to my trips to Germany. You won't be disappointed.

Service was prompt for a change, previously this was slow at best, but food was good and wait staff had good knowledge and recommendations. Last 2 times they were out of Spaten and Hofbrau beer. Previously, the sauerbraten beef was dry and tasteless. This time the veal jaeger schnitzel was grizzly and $38! The warm potato salad sauce seemed watered down. When I mentioned to the waitress that the veal was grizzly, she just said well, was it okay. I mistakenly said it was ok. But I was only half through and didn't expect more and more grizzle. I left a portion and you could see where I finally had to just spit a few forkfuls back on the plate rather than continue to chew and try to digest it. I asked for my check kind of disgusted. No mention by the waitress that she would mention it to the chef. I left 15% instead of my usual 20%, because she didn't do or say anything. I wrote a note on my receipt hoping they'll notice. Sorry, paying too much for bad food and a 3rd choice on my beer, says I won't be back. Been coming here for at least 15 years, including my birthdays. read more

I enjoyed seeing all the German memorabilia. We went on a Friday night, and it was very busy and very noisy -- not the place to go for a quiet conversation. I ordered my favorite German dish, sauerbraten, and was very disappointed. It is a complicated dish to prepare. What I got was sliced beef with gravy over it. read more

You people with the recent 4 and 5-star reviews have no palates. This place is about as far from a good German restaurant as Mars is from sustaining human life. First of all the noise level is unholy. Yes there was an extremely large celebration taking place the evening we chose to eat there (a Tuesday night, go figure!) They should have private rooms for those and not subject the public to that kinda crap. The main dining room was so loud you couldn't hold a conversation, even at the booths up front. About the food. It used to be very good, especially right after it opened, when they were hungry to create a business. It was good even 15 years ago. But this last visit was just plain awful. I ordered the Jaeger Schnitzel (pork) with Spaetzle and the mixed Salad. The mixed salad, normally delicious, was hit with so much dill as to be overwhelming and inedible. The Spaetzle was dry, like it had been sitting in a steam tray all day. The Schnitzel was super thin, over-cooked, and tasted like bread crumb. The gravy was thin and tasted like flour. I had 3 bites and called it a complete loss. Don't get me started on the prices they charge. $14 for the mixed salad?! What? $36 for the entree?! You've got to be kidding me. Maybe if they reduce the portion size to something a normal human would eat in one sitting they could improve?? Like I wrote in the beginning of this review, Bavarian Grill is a good German restaurant like Mars is an earth-like planet. read more

The food is like eating in Munich! Great choices and seems to be the real deal, great beers, and wines, seasonal specialties are really wonderful especially the White asparagus, read more

Most authentic Bavarian cuisine in North Texas. The schnitzel is amazing and flavorful, the sides are excellent and add a great variety of flavor to the dish. The beer is always on tap and there's a large variety to choose from if you are into German Beers. The service is excellent, the hosts are always understanding and kind. The ambiance is very family oriented with live music and small trains going around on the walls. This establishment is outstanding and I hope to come here often! read more

Bavarian Grill - Bitberger Pilsner - German Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Food and atmosphere were great! Our server was very attentive and helpful providing us with suggestive ideas to share so we could try different dishes among our group. Well worth the trip! I'll be going back. read more

The schnitzels are good... The environment is fun, if you like crowds and noise. The oompah music is enjoyable, and adds to the dining experience... read more

I got chicken snitzel with mash potato and red cabbage. It was good. I didn't care much for the red cabbage tbh but the chicken snitzel itself was good and plenty. I love the decor and ambiance of this place, felt like you're in Europe read more

Bavarian Grill - German Near Me - Plano, Texas

plenty of parking, friendly hostess, server quick to answer questions, food delicious. Comfortable seating, Good selection of beer and wine. with food and drink average cost per person around 50 read more

We made a reservation four days in advance for a special 70th birthday celebration, confirmed all the details, and even called an hour before to reconfirm our 6pm reservation. Despite all that, we weren't seated until 6:35pm. Our server didn't arrive until 7pm, and food wasn't served until nearly 7:50pm. We had chosen this restaurant hoping for a memorable evening, but instead were placed in a back room with no music and an awkward atmosphere. One of our guests has a medical condition that prevents them from standing for long periods, and the delay in seating was not only inconsiderate--it was unsafe. Our mother had a special medical release for this birthday outing, and we drove over 30 minutes to be there. We even arrived early to set up table decorations, which the staff couldn't accommodate. The service was painfully slow, water glasses went unfilled, and no one offered any kind of apology or discount for the inconvenience. The bathroom was far from our table, adding another layer of discomfort for our elderly guests. Had we been seated on time, we would have gladly spent more--but the entire experience felt like an afterthought to the staff. This was supposed to be a joyful celebration. Instead, it felt like we were forgotten. I wouldn't recommend this place for any special occasion--or any occasion at all. read more

Well I certainly didn't get the memo they have moved to much better place. Its been years since we ate here and enjoyed their new location. We called ahead for reservations just in case. Much the same look and feel as old location but so much better. And the trains still run on time along the wall. Great menu and service. Many tables for groups and a bigger bar. Good for them. Posted many photos of interior. Don't tell anyone but during hot summer sun park on the east side of building for shade. Vacation note the large mural on wall of bldgs on river with bridge connecting them is in Bamburg, Germany. Been there twice. See photo. Yes just bragging. read more

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Came to this place on June 20th after the World Cup game was over and I was very excited to go for my first time for my birthday. We arrived at 6:15pm looking for a table for 2. We made the mistake of not making reservations but we were willing to wait. We asked reception if we could go to bar and grab a beer while we waited. They said it would be a 45 minute wait for a table and they said it would be mostly standing room at the bar. We went to the bar area and I stood at the bar for 15 minutes to no avail (bartenders just ignored me) and then my boyfriend tried and stood another 10 minutes waiting for service. A customer having a beer sitting down even tried to help me out by pointing to me and bartender still didn't look at me and told that customer she was too busy. She looked him and talked to him but not one word to me. The bar cleared out and we sat down at bar for another 20 minutes and still no one behind the bar even looked at us. The customers that were there before we arrived were getting served? We gave up and went back to reception and they said we were still 11 tables away from seating we had been waiting around hour at the point. Assuming table service was probably the same as bar service, we decided to leave and not give it another hour plus of a wait. I sent a email a week ago asking if the establishment actually served customers at the bar in case we made some mistake in their operations. Which would be very weird at a bar section of a restaurant. But I thought I'd give them the benefit of the doubt. They never responded. Ultimately, I have never felt more invisible nor more uncomfortable and disrespected in the way we were treated. I gave them a chance to explain and so id say they don't need any more customers, including myself. read more

I came here with family for my birthday. The food was great. We really enjoyed the accordion player. It was a Saturday night and was incredibly busy. I believe our waiter was overwhelmed as I never received my birthday dessert. Maybe next time. I don't recommend gophers for a birthday celebration on a Saturday night. read more

If you had to ask me what my favorite restaurant in all of Plano was, it would be this one. I'm just a glutton for cheese, and this place has it in droves. From the amazing french onion soup to the fried brie dishes - this place is where it's at. It's pricey so I don't get to go nearly as often as I'd like but when I do I always feel right at home at the bar. Scared and not sure what beer to try? Just ask your server and they'll recommend things based on your preferences. Try the schnitzel too. OMG out of this world. I'll be back soon! read more

Bavarian Grill - Menu - German Near Me - Plano, Texas

....... CRITIC'S REVIEW ...... Fabulous!! GO! Very delicious and authentic German food. D Magazine winner. Authentic decor and plenty of seating in multiple areas. I used to go 15 years ago but moved farther away. Made the drive - and they are in a new location, much nicer, and the food quality it perfect now! (So good!!) Here is what I had: Rahm Schnitzel mit Kartoffelschnee und frischem Gemüse: (Pan-seared Schnitzel, creamy sauce, mashed potatoes and summer vegetables.) Ok - I tweaked this and had them batter the pork and pan fry it... and it was exquisite!!! Totally delicious!!! I also got double sauce becyi love it that way. Can't wait to go back and get it again!!! Grilled Sausages "ala-carte": It's not on the menu but you can order sausages on the side. They have a fabulous wild bore sausage with excellent traditional spices and a gentle maple profile. I also got the brautworst (perfect)! I can't explain how good this was - definitely go!! read more

Bavarian Grill - German Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Past experience at BG, not so gut. We were sat at a table next to a big top, party of 10-that kept our waitress too busy for our party of 4. Never got rolls, refills, food was served cold and sat under food lights a little too long. Food was overpriced for the flavor too. Bier and ambiance are excellent as usual. Entertainment is always enjoyable and live hearing the accordion. I will go back and sit in bier garten next time too savor authentic Bavarian bier. Overall Bavarian grill is charging 5 star prices for 3 star food. I understand food is expensive and imports are high as well. But, bring the quality up to your prices and we will happily pay. We spent over $300 for mediocre food. The sauerkraut was rancid brown, and sour smelling-not in a gut way. Our waitress was non-attentive, and too busy to focus on us. I asked for bread numerous times because I wanted my friend to sample Bavarian brotchen-once it arrived (after our meals) she was too full. We go often to BG and left disappointed this time. Maybe just an off day for cooks. We felt stupid for spending lots of money on a meal that was mediocre at best. Go for the entertainment and beer, enjoy the music, and decor of Germany. read more

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Delicious authentic German food and beers with friendly service and fun atmosphere. This is now a must go place for me every time I'm in the Dallas area. Bar is perfect for solo dining, and the dining rooms are huge and great for groups or family gatherings. read more

I've been dining at Bavarian Grill since the early 90s (that's over 30 years if you're counting), but we had an experience last night that just didn't sit well with me. Let me first say that the food, as always, is very tasty, and it's not that we're going to stop dining here. About a week ago, I had made reservations for 16 for my wife's surprise birthday party at Bavarian Grill. One of the attendees had baked a homemade cake for the event, and brought it. Upon seeing the cake, not only was my friend informed that she could not serve it at the table, a bag was brought for her to put it in and she was asked to remove it from view. I've attended plenty of events like this where the host restaurant will gladly accept and will even freely provide plates and forks for these functions. Again, we had 16 people, so we brought some significant business to the establishment; I feel like being able to serve our cake wasn't too much to ask. So, moving forward, we'll continue to dine here as a couple and in small groups, but we'll never host a large event here, and we'll encourage others to find another restaurant to host such gatherings. Our party spent in excess of $700 on our appetizers and entrees (which, again, were delicious as always), but nary a dessert was ordered. This is poor form from a Plano institution and restaurant treasure. read more

A place like Bavarian Grill is not usually on my radar. Yet, we came for a family dinner on a casual Friday night, on the earlier side. We didn't wait for a table, and were seated quickly. The restaurant has grown over the years and is German-themed throughout, with live cultural music regularly. The music is accordion-style - and great for kids. They even take requests.! While they don't really offer cocktails, they have a very extensive beer list as well as many wines. Our server, who had just completed training the day prior, was really on point, knowledgeable, helpful, and pretty great through the entire experience. Now, onto the food: Being someone who prefers food on the healthier side, I found a grilled salmon on the menu, which was cooked to perfection. It's usually topped with a chive butter, which I asked to be put on the side. To keep it in line with my fitness goals, I stuck with the vegetables medley and boiled potatoes (instead of mashed). The escargot appetizer, served in actual snail shells, was delectable. And the free bread, both regular and pumpernickel was great, too. The table also got French Onion soups, potato pancakes, schnitzels; and sides of red cabbage. Everything was standard overall, they enjoyed their meals but I didn't have much of a taste. For dessert, we got a slice of the chocolate cream sponge cake torte, which was rich but decadent, along with a few scoops of vanilla ice cream. We were celebrating a birthday, too, so the staff came out with cowbells to sing Happy Birthday! It was truly an experience, and would for sure go back next time my group is craving a schnitzel dinner (okay okay, I may still get the grilled salmon anyway lol). read more

Bavarian Grill - Grilled salmon with vegetable medley and boiled potatoes, chive butter on the side - German Near Me - Plano, Texas

We were in town for a friends celebration of life and wanted something different for dinner. I have lived in Germany and have usually found that German restaurants here in the United States isn't that good. Well I wish we lived closer, this was the best German restaurant I have been to since my last trip to Germany. Everything we had from the fried Brie to the Apple Strudel at the end was excellent. And the waitress was wonderful. I highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

Took my German lady friend here as she was craving some cuisine from her homeland. We were both initially excited to go there. Walked in and were seated by the hostess at a dirty table that had to be wiped off. Immediately had pretzels and German mustard brought out as a complementary appetizer with drinks. They do have a good beer selection, including Bitburger. We ordered Jägerschnitzel and Rouladen with Spätzle. The food was alright, no complaints, and the server Tormey was good. The portions were probably small for the price at nearly $20 a plate. I ordered Apfel Strudel and my lady friend Got Bienenstich cake to go. Took forever to get the deserts, Strudel was okay, nothing to write home about. I've had way better at Muenster, TX. Took forever to get the check. Once we paid the check my lady friend wanted to check out some of the meats and cheeses they sold at the deli by the front door. Stood there for 20 minutes waiting on someone with a pulse to help us. Hostess was gone nowhere to be found, could hear people talking behind the deli wall. No one wanted to help us. Finally got a woman who didn't know any of the prices of anything. After "going to check on it" she comes back 10 minutes later and informs us the Limburger cheese and liverwurst are only sold by the ounce as appetizer and a loaf would cost about $60 if we were to buy it outright. Give me a break. Total ripoff for people that don't know any better. Was excited to go and felt confident in the 30+ year history of them being in business but ended up being pretty disappointing overall. Wouldn't recommend. Also the cake we got to go was totally dried out and disgusting. read more

Bavarian Grill - Food - German Near Me - Plano, Texas

Loved the authentic menu. Waitress always vey friendly and helpful. New larger location is great.

Absolutely fabulous! It far exceeded our expectations. The menu was so overwhelming but our waitress was so patient and accommodating. She answered all of our questions and gave us great recommendations. If you want a German experience, this is the place to go. The live entertainment with the accordion was so fun and festive. The food was incredible and the atmosphere and decor just made it it a great experience! I can't wait to go back! read more

Amazing food !!! Will be back for sure! Love the ambiance, reminds me of our trip to Europe. Highly recommended read more

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We were excited to find authentic German food right here in Plano. After spending some time in Germany we missed the cold beer, atmosphere and food for sure! Bavarian grill did not disappoint! At first I was shocked at the prices for entree's and we usually split it anyway and an appetizer. When the food came it was enough for 2 people at least! We couldn't finish it, so yeah, just like Germany. They won't let you leave thirsty or hungry. Pork schnitzel with recommended sides was amazing. Bread was awesome and the atmosphere was very nice. We saw some old beer bottles we recognized from pubs around Germany tucked away in little shelves. Lots of nostalgia. We have had the Black Forest Cake in the Black Forest and have made it before so the bar was high, they hit it. I highly recommend it and we will be back. read more

Great beer selection and authentic German cuisine. One of the best! The pretzel is great!

The experience and food is delicious. Weekend nights I love the live music. The service is great. Their schnitzel and sides are delicious. I've recommended it to everyone. read more