First time at Black Forest Taphouse and we really enjoyed it! The food was good and the service was great. We had the Ahi tuna, shrimp, chicken & waffles, and lamb chops. Our server was also great about my food allergies and made sure everything I ordered was safe for me, which I really appreciated. Definitely a good experience and we'll be back! read more

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The one thing I can 100% recommend is any burger. Their seasoning is on point. My wife loved it and the small bite I got was great. I got the steak. It's ok. Mash potatoes were a little better than chain restaurants. As for the red cabbage, it was good. Service wasn't bad. The atmosphere was ok, a little loud but not bad. If you want a burger, stop in. Don't forget to grab a drink from the bar. read more

Ive been here multiple times and every time is a great experience. It's German fare with American options as well. Their french onion is amazing along with their Bavarian pretzels. Recently I had the lamb shank on special and my husband had the ribs. Both exceeded our expectations. The restaurant is decently spacious with tables, bar, patio and area. Sports bar vibe but also good for a nice dinner. Our server was very knowledgeable (he says he works in the kitchen) So of course his recommendations were on point! We will definitely be back again soon. read more

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The Context: As the name denotes, Black Forest is a German restaurant and bar with a wide selection of alcohol, from craft beers to stronger liquor. The Food: My 3 companions and I ordered one jumbo brauhaus Bavarian pretzel to share, and jumbo it was! We split it 4 ways and it whetted our appetite perfectly. For my main course, I ordered fish and chips. My companions ordered the champagne salmon, the wurstenplatten (sausage platter), and the pork osso bucco (slow roasted pork shank on bacon and mashed potatoes). The Taste: My fish and chips were enjoyable. Though the batter was a little TOO batter-y for me, the white fish inside moist and flaky, just the way I like it. The fries were great. My companions dishes were great too. The pork shank was amazing, the salmon was top notch, and the sausages were good. The spatzle (noodle) that came with both the salmon and sausages was such an interesting side -- kinda bland, kinda chewy, but really enjoyable. Who would've thunk it? And the red cabbage that came with the sausages were surprisingly yummy. The Service and Setting: Our server was excellent -- friendly and knowledgeable; she made an excellent recommendation (pork shank). And she was quite attentive, refilling our waters quickly without us having to ask. And the interior had a subtle German aesthetic without being too guady. Plus, it has a live band when we came on a Saturday night. The Conclusion: Black Forest is a great choice if you want German food or a place to knock back a few beers while watching the game. While the prices are premium, it's definitely a "you get what you pay for" situation. I'll definitely return if I get the chance. read more

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*3.5* Our family recently visited to celebrate a birthday, we were a party of 7 for dine in. The food items pictured were very good. Great cheeseburger, Wursteplatten was delicious as always. Love the red cabbage. The Bavarian pretzel was hot, soft, and delicious. My mom ordered the salmon and raved about how good the sauce was for the salmon and the generous portion of asparagus. All of these items I would rate 5/5. Our server whose name escapes me was attentive and friendly. Now for the not so great, my father ordered the special of the day which was the veal schnitzel sandwich. This dish needs some serious work- schnitzel is supposed to be pounded very thin/flat as possible before breading and frying. The schnitzel was about 1/2 inch thick and did not appear to be pounded at all. This made it difficult to eat and impacts the taste because it is not prepared authentically. My husband ordered the pork jagerschnitzel and his was served thick as well. My son ordered boneless wings in honey old bay flavor. Normally this is a favorite of his. however he did not care for the preparation at BFTH. The wings were dowsed in straight up honey that pooled on the plate and made everything sticky. I did not factor this into my rating because I realize this is more a preference than issue, but I do wonder if others enjoy this prep? Finally my brother had the chicken and waffles, also not pictured but it was fantastic and the plate was piled high with fried chicken, bacon, and delicious waffles. While some of the entrees may appear "pricey" the portions are always generous and I always leave full with leftovers for tomorrow. I do think BFTH needs to revisit their schnitzel recipe sine they are a German restaurant and the preparation needs to be true to the dish. Much like chicken parmesan, the taste and flavor are directly related to the thinness of the meat for the best result. We will return and avoid the dishes we didn't care for in the future. read more

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Excellent service, great selection of draft beers. Food menu provides an appetizing selection at a good price.

Excellent food and atmosphere. Restaurant is clean and recently renovated that taps into a German cuisine read more

Normally I love the food at Black Forest. We love going there to listen to music on their outdoor terrace and the food is delicious. This past weekend, I ordered the Pork Osso Buco and it was as dry as tree bark. Really almost inedible- over cooked and dry. For $27.00, I was very disappointed. Steer clear of this item; otherwise, the food is good! read more

Awesome restaurant and friendly staff. Always get the rib eye it's fantastic! Prices very reasonable

Observed the bartender/server sneeze on the back of her hand and did not wash her hands.

Starting off by saying the Bartender, Macy, was killing it while my friend and I were there. Making drinks, grabbing beers, and running food. She was great! I met a friend here and quickly realized we should have went somewhere else. I was made to feel uncomfortable and like I did something wrong and I will never go back to this locations. One of the servers is the brother of the girl my ex-husband was cheating on me with. I wouldn't have realized this until he walked out to give someone food and made a face at me, then every other young waitstaff member made a point to come out and see my friend and I. It was very obvious and at first I didn't say anything to my friend, but she made a comment to me when, either the manager or maybe owner, kept coming out by the bar and just hanging around the corner of it directly in line with us, as if he thought my friend and I would be an issue. We just came to celebrate her recent engagement and her asking me to be a bridesmaid and this treatment completely ruined everything. Macy was great, however, and even though she was busy she made sure to come and check on us and refresh our drinks. If this experience wouldn't have occurred, we would have ordered more food and I would be able to tell you how much. The onion rings and pretzel we ordered were yummy and the espresso martini my friend got was good as well. They have a massive menu with lots of options for everyone and lots of beers and wines on tap. It does seem to be an older crowd, but we also went on a weekday so that could be why. Could be a pro or con depending on what you are looking for! However, I will take my business to Das in Bel Air. I shouldn't be made to feel uncomfortable for things my ex-husband did, when I did nothing wrong. Just trying to sit at the bar with my friend and this just completely ruined the experience. read more

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My dinner was pork schnitzel, potato pancakes, and applesauce. I was a mystery shopper for 30 years so I will give you the highs and the lows, fairly. The schnitzel was very overcooked, dark and the meat dry and tough. The potato pancakes were also very over fried. I told the server and she kindly offered to have it redone. It came back exactly as the first plate. The gravy was delicious and the chunky applesauce was good. I took about 5 bites of the first plate and 5 bites of the second plate. The waitress took the plate away, came back and said "no charge, I hope you will come back and try something else. Our crabcakes are good." I will give them a second chance. One more thing, they have old scratched wooden tables that are inherently sticky! Like you can't wipe the sticky off. Gross. read more

The staff has always been helpful and friendly when we go here. It can get pretty loud in the bar area when busy and the high tables aren't super comfortable. Overall, it's a nice ambiance. I've liked all the food I've tried here but I always go back to the Ruben, it's my absolute favorite and hits everytime. read more

I love this place, here's the problem. The draft lines need serious cleaning! Over the last year i've noticed a deterioration in the quality of the beers on tap due to the draft lines. The nuanced flavors of some of their delicate german beers are completely muted by dirty draft lines. i love this place so much that i will clean them myself if they need help. Great people, good food, beer selection that i adore, but i can't look past this issue. When this issue is resolved i will make this a 5 star review! read more

Arrived at 6:15 and asked for a table for 5. Was told it would be a short wait. At 7:15 we were still waiting, and went in to check. It was obvious that had skipped past us. The hostess said they didn't have any tables to seat 5, I asked if they had tables that seated 6?? There were empty tables that could have been pushed together. When we questioned it, the hostess was very dismissive. After 1 hour 10 minutes we left. The food may be good but I'm sure it's not wait 1 hour and 10 minutes good. And the attitude was bit necessary/ read more

This place is a GEM. The food was so good. We tried a few things: 1. Oysters - AMAZING, fresh, sized well, served with plenty of lemon and cocktail sauce. 2. Macaroni and cheese with bacon. - the cheeses they used were perfect and it was such a large portion. 3. Chicken and waffles - got it with chicken tenders instead of the bone in. Made it a lot easier to eat and was delicious. 4. Burger - cooked perfectly, and the fries were perfectly crispy but soft on the inside. We don't live near here but it's def worth driving out to, I wasn't expecting much but this is a new fave! read more

Black Forest Tap House - Chicken and waffles with chicken tenders - German Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

Yummmm! We had a late dinner here on Saturday with friends whom also happen to be family! Everything was delicious! We had fried ravioli and pierogis to start. Great for sharing amongst four adults. I had the hunar jager schnitzel w applesauce and potato pancakes and it was very good. The DBF had the chicken and bacon and waffles and really enjoyed it. Shrimp and grits and pork schnitzel cordon blue were also ordered and enjoyed. Large portions too, I brought home leftovers. Service was a bit slow re seating, drinks and order taking; they seemed to be getting a late evening rush as we had to wait for the hostess for several minutes while she seated a group. The line waiting continued to grow outside the tiny entrance area. Odd that it was getting so crowded ~8:30/9 when they close at 11. I def plan to go back to check out some other food items! I'm a fan! read more

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My party was twice now came in at 7:00pm and was told we couldn't be seated because they "closed early", then they proceeded to seat a party after us. Avoid this place read more

Pretty good food. Service wasn't great at first but did improve. Always been a big fan of this place and the Osso Bucco on the menu was a huge portion and stellar. The rockfish bites appetizer was good not great. read more

Black Forest Tap House - Pork Osso Bucco - German Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

We had the best time at Black Forest while celebrating a birthday! Our server was wonderful and went beyond the call of duty! The food was great, the service perfect! I can't wait to go back! read more

Black Forest Tap House - German Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

The food was great. The atmosphere was great. The service was not so good. Not sure why but just not. The masks by who looks like the owner was not in right at all. We're in a pandemic I'd expect them to be 100% on it. Food was great!!!! read more

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The black cherry cider from MacKenzie's on tap, the Bitburger pilsner on tap, and the jumbo Bavarian pretzel served with beer cheese and delicious brown mustard are always hits. Other favorites include the French Onion soup, beer battered spicy homemade pickles, and chopped salad with grilled chicken. This spot has not disappointed us. read more

The oysters were delicious - both raw and broiled. The cucumber mintini was delicious. Both of them. The fried green tomatoes were delicious. The sampler was delicious, and the shrimp therein especially delicious. Even the pierogies were delicious. The desserts were delicious. Getting the picture? What was not delicious was being forced to speak over the 30-year old head-banger music. Who wants to hear and shout over the screeching of Axl Rose when otherwise having a great meal? Nobody. It was screechy in the 90s and remains so 30 years later. Why subject diners to that? For the love of Mary and all things good, consider more interesting and dining enhancing music. Great food but background music? Not so much. read more

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Excellent food menu and service is even better. The place looks great and has a nice bar. One of the best surprises for me was their great quality bourbon menu. Blanton's, EHT, Stagg, and more. You won't be disappointed here. read more

Enjoyed our meal very much!! Stopped by for a late lunch early dinner and ate outside. Service was good but thought it was odd bringing the check and picking it up before I was done eating. My husband finished his - I guess I am a slow eater. We will go back if in the area. read more

Black Forest has wonderful food and service. Their ambiance is relaxing and friendly. I recommend their Bavarian pretzel, oysters, and Mac n cheese. read more

Great service, even with only one server handling our large party mid-afternoon! Beverages were on point! Appetizers included a delightful pretzel with lovely savory dips as well as escargot! The MD street corn was a bit sharp on the Old Bay but definitely manageable. Main dishes included great burgers as well as an osso bucco that was a work of art. We will be back for the escargot alone! Ambiance is business casual, we had a great time toasting out newly departed friend in a warm, well serviced environment, a lovely place for any special event. read more

To be honest they should not be named a tap house as they have a very poor beer selection. Service was good and the reuben egg rolls were very good. read more

Black Forest Tap House - German Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

Had a really great meal. I ordered the pork schnitzel cordon blue and it was really delicious. It came served with spatzle and red cabbage. While I did not try it, I saw many tables around me ordering the shrimp and grits and it also looked really delicious. Their pretzels are delicious and soft! read more

Black Forest Tap House - Pork schnitzel cordon blue - German Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

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We accidentally happened upon this place about a year ago when we dropped our son off at camp. We seemed it out again this year it was so good. Beer is nice and cold, food is cooked deliciously, service is quick. The first time we ate outside on the back porch at night. All the lights made us feel like we weren't anywhere near civilization. We ate inside this time and it decorated in a very tasteful Bavarian way. read more

Stopped by here tonight for dinner. The restaurant is decorated outside with lights and inside with different Christmas decor. It was very cute. We were immediately seated as a party of 4. They have a pretty good beer and wine menu, and several other options for drinks. The peach sangria was light and tasted good. They had specials for dinner and a regular menu. Lots of things sounded really good. We ordered a lobster salad sandwich, a lobster roll (both were exactly the same except the shape of the bun - the sandwich had a round pretzel bun and the roll was an elongated pretzel bun), and 2 different burgers. Each meal came with plenty of fries. The food was good and the ambiance was relaxed and nice. Definitely a spot we would come back to, especially to try some other things on the menu. Recommend if you're in the area! read more

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I ordered the Jumbo Lump Crab cake entree (with asparagus & red potatoes). The menu price was $24.99. OK, I figured, lets try it. Well.... the crab cake was NOT jumbo lump, not even one lump. The crab was shredded.... Apparently the chef or whoever, doesn't know that a jumbo lump crap cake should have lumps of crab. The red potatoes looked like they came off someone else's discarded plate, gross. Asparagus, acceptable. Then the check, I am charged $29.99. I asked and was told that prices fluctuate. Huh??? THEN PUT MARKET PRICE ON THE MENU!! Will never eat here again, also the wine on tap tasted watered down and a VERY small pour. p.s. I went for a crab cake because I thought it was the same owner who sold Fallston Seafood a few years back, those crab cakes were awesome. Live & Learn, if you want to overspend for just OK food this is for you. read more

Ok, I know I shouldn't have ordered a hamburger at a German restaurant but this is no traditional German restaurant. If your looking for sausages, you'll enjoy this place. I was looking forward to a simple jagerschnitzel but no. Some kind of fusion of chicken schnitzel. So I opted for the hamburger. If you want cheese on it be prepared to pay for it. If you want it cooked a certain way be prepared to send it back for a second go round. The photo is supposed to be medium well. No even close. The waitress apologized and said keep a few fries to "munch on" while they fix the problem. I took about 7 fries from my plate what came back was shameful. I got about 7 fries back but I have to say the burger was cooked medium well. Oh don't order the Yingleung on tap. It's skunky smelling. read more

Black Forest Tap House - Under done hamburger. - German Near Me - Fallston, Maryland

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Yum! Delicious, and COVID Safe, recently we stopped by here for a late lunch on a Friday and had a delicious meal! They offer tons of outdoor seating with outdoor heaters and lots of spacing /distancing between tables. Everyone on staff wears mask and is really friendly, the bathrooms and overall restaurant is pretty clean and up to date. Food - overall food was delicious. We got the fried Oysters per the recommendation of the waitress, and she was spot on. The fry was good not overdone at all. The main entrees were both delicious, we got the sausage french fries or mashed potatoes and chicken schnitzel with potato pancakes and apple sauce. Overall everything was seasoned well, I especially like the applesauce and potato, they really helped out with eating so much fried foods in one sitting. Lol Their alcohol selection is on point, I tried the cider and a German beer and was not disappointed. I highly recommend stopping by and checking this place out! read more

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This was a disappointing visit. We have been here before and liked it. We sat at the bar and the bartender was not very attentive and they weren't busy enough to be slammed. I ordered cream of crab and the Brussels with maple bacon. I sent the cream of crab back because there was zero crabmeat in it. The Brussels were good but very sweet. When I told the bartender the issue with the soup, she just said "got it" never asking if I wanted anything else. My husband got the chili and it was on the cold side but still ate it. He said the flavor of it was just ok. The menu is overwhelming with lots of dishes on it. They even have a separate menu page with a lot of specials. I don't remember the menu being so big. When restaurants have too many food selections on the menu the food quality starts to go downhill IMO. Not sure when we will be back. read more

Checked out this tap house for a Sunday lunch. Large open bar area with large list of liquors and drafts. I opted for a mango mojito and was disappointed in the flavor and consistency of the drink. I asked a fellow party member if their mojito was also off, she agreed. Syrupy texture and artificial taste had us sipping occasionally and eventually we completely gave up on the drink. However, other party members enjoyed the sour drafts they ordered. Table ordered Maryland Cream of Crab soups for an appetizer and everyone was happy with the quantity and taste. Rich deep flavor and good chunks of crabmeat! I got the Farmhouse Beet Salad for my entree and was delighted with the freshness of the ingredients. Server suggested the lemon poppy dressing- delicious! Other party members were also happy with their meals. See pictures for their entrees: Bavarian Pretzel and Farmhouse Burger. Burger came out as ordered, medium rare. Service was friendly and our table was bussed frequently. The restaurant was slow at the time of our visit yet our table was only checked on 3 times. All guests agreed that more attentive service would have made this rating higher. Would try this joint again but will lean towards ordering off their beer list in the future and sitting directly at the bar for quicker and more observant service. Large bar was welcoming, food was tasty, and beer list was great! And that's the truth read more

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My wife and I have been here a few times and always enjoy the experience. The food is great! The service is great. The atmosphere is very authentic. read more

Delicious food and wonderful service. We had the Bavarian Pretzel and it was as delicious as it is huge. We also had the fried Oysters and they too are perfectly cooked. I had the Osso Bucco which was tender and amazing . Deb had the Pork Schnitzel and loved it. It is so wonderful to have an authentic German Restaurant in the area. We will be back for sure. read more

DON'T EAT HERE! I was on the bathroom floor semi-conscious 10 minutes after eating their seafood. Vomiting and severe food poisoning symptoms followed. 911 was called, an ambulance took me to the ER. There were restaurant staff witnesses, other diners, and a nearby nurse that helped me. I gave the owners almost a year to make this right by at least refunding my meal/help with medical bills. They were heartless and rude with no ethical morals. I do not have seafood allergies, so there is no other explanation. See the attached ambulance and ER report. The most important thing in life is to be kind and "do the right thing". read more

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Amazing food, great customer service and always a welcome environment. Great generous portions for the prices and an amazing selection of tap beers. Great for families or for a quick bite on a dinner date read more