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    Bavarian Inn

    3.5 (497 reviews)
    PriceyHotels, German
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Jager Schnitzel!
    Brad B.

    The Bavarian Inn is the spot to go in the Tri-State area for great German cuisine! Their Sauerkraut Garnished (a selection of sausages that are out of this world), the Jager Schnitzel and the Reuben sandwich are some of the gems available in this comfortable setting reminiscent of an Alpine lodge. Whichever item(s) you choose, prepare to be happy! Appetizers (the crab pretzel...yessss), entrees, and desserts are hard to choose from, because everything is THAT good. Their wait staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The food, atmosphere, and service are stellar! Don't wait! Go!

    Jaeger Schnitzel
    Analiese K.

    Thanksgiving 2025 at the Bavarian Inn was a total win! We dined in the formal Dining Room, and from the moment we walked in, it felt like stepping into an old-world holiday postcard. Cozy, festive, and full of charm. Our reservation shifted from four to three at the last minute, and the staff couldn't have been more gracious--seated promptly and with zero fuss. Service throughout the meal was warm and welcoming. We all started with the Curry Crab Soup. While it leaned a bit tepid and salty for my taste (my friend agreed--my husband loved it!), the entrées absolutely stole the show. My Prime Rib was fabulous--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My husband and our friend ordered the Jaeger Schnitzel, and wow... absolutely wonderful. This kitchen clearly knows how to handle meat. Dessert sealed the deal. We shared pecan pie and Black Forest cake, and while both were good, the Black Forest cake was outstanding--rich, classic, and the perfect grand finale . After dinner, we took a six-mile stroll along the Potomac and then circled back for beers at the bar--because why not end a great Thanksgiving on a high note? A fantastic day all around. Highly recommend for families, special occasions, or anyone craving a festive, feel-good meal. We're already talking about coming back over Christmas weekend!

    Bavarian Inn Crab Cakes
    Stacie G.

    This is a review on their 2025 Christmas Menu Service was great and the food came out the kitchen quite quickly with no delays. Food was delicious - the only criticisms were that the 2nd course of winter salad was over dressed and that the asparagus was over done and very soggy. Other than that the meal was delicious and a great Christmas Eve meal for our family.

    Rob B.

    "This place gets 7 stars for the house cat alone." I believe this is one of the few places that I've always wanted to visit and for a long time but hadn't yet because tbh I had planned on it several times over the years but each and every time something happened and caused me to cancel or was that God making me wait to come with my bestie. We were supposed to stay here on my birthday a couple months ago but we opted for another place due to the weather not cooperating for the adventure we wanted to go on for that specific trip. We were heading to a cafe to grab a coffee and something light to eat when we happened to drive by it without even thinking about it on that particular day and I am so glad we did too. This is such a special place. It was like stepping back into another time. The whole atmosphere is dreamy and every employee I encountered were very welcoming and friendly. We were just wanting to come in for a beer and enjoy the views of the river while sitting outside but we ended up ordering that Bavarian Brother's Crab Pretzel and OMG was it amazing. They also brought us some house made bread with a couple different butters and they too were amazing. We ordered a flight of beer with four of their tasty beers but also ordered the BAVARIAN BROTHER'S PRICKLY PEAR CIDER for my girlfriend and she hasn't stopped talking about how good it was and how it is her favorite beer that she's ever had and the funny thing is she didn't even like beer before she met me, haha ;) This place is an absolute gem and I can't wait to come back and stay and enjoy everything this place has to offer this summer, and most likely fall, surely during the winter, and most definitely in the spring. I don't know what that amazing little cats name is but it definitely loved that crab meat on the pretzel and I was very happy to share it with it and I look forward to sharing my next meal with it too. Btw: is it a she or he? Thanks for the great service, spectacular food, and top notch beer. We'll see you again very soon...

    Lobster, Shrimp, Crab Roll
    Tracy B.

    Hidden treasure. Cool place, great food. The bread and spread started was delicious. Best soft pretzels cooked perfectly. We tried the Lobster, Shrimp, Crab Roll sandwich with fries, and Brother's Burger with potato salad, and got the Apple Strudel to go. Chad was our server. He did an excellent job and was super friendly. Found another great place tonight. We will be back to try more delicious meals. The setting was relaxing and offers both indoor and outdoor seating.

    Elaine F.

    We booked a one night stay at the Bavarian Inn as a summer getaway. We had not been there for many years. The location on the cliff overlooking the Potomac can't be beat. We asked for a Potomac view room, and they gave us Room #34, which had a wonderful view. The room was very clean, the beds were comfy, and the bathroom has been modernized. (The only hiccup we had was in operating the TV--we had trouble getting basic channels or using our streaming accounts). We arrived about an hour and a half before the 4 pm checking time, so we got a couple of beers and sat outside to enjoy the views. They called shortly after that our room was ready, so we had an extra hour at the pool, which is awesome. There are plenty of lounges and umbrellas, the water temp was perfect, and the guy from the pool bar brought around complimentary fruit skewers. We felt very spoiled. The infinity pool directly overlooks the river, so you can see kayakers way down below. This morning, we had their included continental breakfast out on the patio. It was lovely. We played a little pickleball, read for a while at the pool, and were then sad to go. I think we will make a repeat visit next year.

    Fries are cold and half full of the basket
    Yin Y.

    We used to come to the BI for good dinners and special occasions. It's sad to see that food quality has gone down lately. For a $27 steak, you only get 5 small pieces of steak. Fries were cold and half full. Service was super slow - for lunch on a Monday, we waited for an hour to get our food served. There were only a few tables occupied. I personally really want this place to continue its legacy but it's very disappointing and sad to see this happening.

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    Crystal M.

    Excellent place ! Here on business and this was a treat! Excellent dining experience, staff is fantastic! Thank you for allowing us to dine so long! The restaurant is fabulous inside and out. The food was exceptional Gluten free items good selection I forgot to take a photo of the sausage sampler but it was excellent. I would definitely dine here again!

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    Jennifer K.

    My husband and I had an Amazing night stay and dinner at the inn. I got a delicious German dinner. .

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    Great food and atmosphere!!! Service was great. Nothing like authentic German cuisine!!!

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    Super food and raw bar the area exudes both German and Washington DC area charm at the exact same time

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    Location was nice, quiet countryside, thought the food was just ok, a little overpriced, service was good, more than likely will not return

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    Loved the food and the atmosphere was nice! I was able to get handicap parking for my grandmother and the staff were always willing to help.

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    High end German cuisine right next to the Potomac River, what else can you ask in the heart of Shepardstown?

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