Nice place for a beer hall. Service was efficient but a little abrupt. We enjoyed the atmosphere and general vibe and the food was acceptable. Nothing special for sure great vibe though for a fun night out with low expectations on the food. Not bad, just nothing fantastic. read more

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After walking around all morning, my group stumbled into Brauhaus and it was exactly what we were looking for. They were able to seat our group of 7 without a reservation which was a huge plus! We ordered a couple rounds of beers and enjoyed their selection. read more

Brauhaus Schmitz - Sour 16oz - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

If you are looking for a German experience with the sounds of Whitney Houston and Lionel Ritchie being played while trying to enjoy your goulash then you have found the place. read more

It's a German bar. Slender and quaint. Not necessarily actual Bauhaus designed. But, close enough. Typical German cuisine, beers, and themes. It's helpful, not required to know how to speak, read or write German, and or Dutch. But, you feel like you should know a little. Latkes are good a little too salty for me. But good. Always loved apple sauce. Pineapple juice, sweet and fresh. read more

The facade and interior with the communal seating always takes me back to Germany. Their brews are excellent and the different types of wursts they have on the menu are really good. Lots of beer on tap so if you like German beer, this place is not to be missed! read more

Brauhaus Schmitz - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Brauhaus Schmitz lived up to the hype when our group of 6 stopped by for dinner after spending the day at the Christmas Market.   As you enter the front of the restaurant the welcoming tone is set by the decor and layout of the bar and tables. The back room resembles a beer garden with long tables, decorations, and a second bar.  Service was great with a good balance of attention and space. Everyone we met was very welcoming.   The drink menu offered many options from cocktails to a large selection of German draft beers.  Everyone enjoyed the food! The bread basket was a nice way to start off and was followed by an order of the potato pancakes and the meatballs. The majority of the party ordered the jager schnitzel, which covered the plate and was tasty. The wurste plate offered a variety of different sausages.  The sauerbraten with red cabbage was good and the side of spaetzle rounded out the meal.  We will definitely return as it is hard to find good German food in the area! read more

Weeknight. Dining solo. Just the basic Weiner Schnitzel and a wheat beer. The beer was good. Everything else was mid to meh. The schnitzel was dry and had less magic than a giant McNugget, which honestly, I would have preferred. The fries were limp and bland. The side salad so overdressed that I could only take two bites before saying, Nein. read more

Brauhaus Schmitz truly embodies the essence of German beer and cuisine. Brauhaus boasts an impressive selection of beer. Due to the nature of German cuisine, you may find it difficult to find any food options when dining if you have any dietary restrictions. (But, they do carry other alcohols besides beer.) -- Highlights: Beer and jägerschnitzel (breaded pork cutlet) were phenomenal! -- I've dined a few times at Brauhaus and the first thing you'll notice is the interior is spacious, casual, and full of a crowd of regulars. It feels like you're teleported to Germany! There's special events regularly, such as Oktoberfest this month. I've found the service to usually be somewhat slow, even if there are only a few others present. However, the staff is always exceedingly friendly. In terms of food, it will be difficult for a vegetarian or vegan or anyone with a gluten allergy to dine here. Although, they are incredibly mindful of cross-contamination, they are limited in the menu options they can provide, as much of the menu consists of breaded and/or meat options. (And menu item names are in German, so I would recommend viewing photos!) Personally, I found many dishes to be just OK, but I'd highly recommend the laugenbrezel (Bavarian pretzel) and the jägerschnitzel (breaded pork cutlet). Also, you will be leaving with leftovers whenever you dine there, which is a huge plus! The beer at Brauhaus comes in excellent portions and is of great variety. Overall, Brauhaus is a great place to catch up with friends over a few drinks, but maybe eat a bit beforehand if you have dietary restrictions. read more

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We've been here two times so far. The first time we sat at the bar and just got drinks and it was wonderful. The bartender was very friendly to everyone who wanted to chat at the bar and gave us some "insider" knowledge about the beers on tap and let us try some. We came back a few months later for dinner and sat at a table. The food was okay. We got a salad plate, a pork schnitzel sandwich and potato pancakes. Most of the salads on the plate were good, but the cucumbers had too much dill and the beets were so vinegary. read more

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We had such a great time here. The space was really nice. Our server Morgan was really sweet and attentive. The food was delicious- really enjoyed the krabbenbrezel (pretzel covered with crab dip). Their beer selection was immense given they were all German beer. It was fun trying beer we've never had before. My hubs had to add the flambé- it was entertaining but also gave the pork a nice extra crisp and flavor. And they were kind and gifted our friends their beers for their birthdays. Thank you for a great meal! read more

This review is coming from a German, so ... Ambiance: German feel, comfortable. Seating: We sat at the bar. Service: Friendly and attentive. Crowd: Mixed. Drinks: Good beer selection! Food: Food was meh. My Schnitzel was burnt on one side, hard and dry (fries and salad were good); Gemuesespaetzle tasted like mac and cheese, Kartoffelpuffer were hard, dry and old, like they were just warmed up/frozen. (they came out way too fast to have been made fresh) Restrooms: Uni-sex, clean. Parking: City street parking, recommend parking garage. Value: Ok. Experience: Nice atmosphere, friendly service, good beer, food was disappointing. I liked Brauhaus Schmitz for the beer, clientele, service and atmosphere. Good pricing on drafts, yet food is overpriced for the quality served, my Oma or Mutti would not be proud. Sadly, kitchens are usually the Achilles heel of restaurants. More chefs, less cooks. If I was local, I'd stop here for a drink and I'd like to try the other dishes, like the Schweinshaxe. Yet to come into town just for Brauhaus Schmitz, the food would have to improve dramatically. read more

Excellent German Draft Beer selection and tasty German food to go with the beer. Can't wait to go back. This a traditional German restaurant. For first timers, there are actually 2 bars: One main bar that you see when walking in, plus a hidden bar in the back of the building. read more

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On a rainy Sunday afternoon, the restaurant wasn't crowded. We were sitting across the bar to watch German soccer game. The bartender was very accommodating to our request to put the game on tv. Warm pretzel came out fast. I got my favorite German black beer, brussel sprouts, and goulash. Brussel sprouts were super tiny, served with diced bacon. The bacon was chewy and fatty. The glazed balsamic reduction gave sweetness to this appetizer. Good flavor but I wished the brussel sprouts were bigger. Goulash was perfect for this rainy day. Beef was very tender and flavorful. It's served with three slices of soft dark rye bread. read more

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Very good food and beer. Nice neighborhood to take a walk after you eat too much meat. Love it. Will come again with my friends. read more

Brauhaus Schmitz - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Enjoyed an incredible, authentic and delicious meal. Along with the excellent food, there was an awesome German beer selection (we may have drank them out of Bitburger!), our server Jasper was the nicest and fun waiter we have had in a long time. Highly recommend the restaurant and go ahead and request a table with Jasper! We sampled the sausages, had the pork knuckle (called something else) and two of the schnitzels along with several sides. So go with a group and share! read more

The interior is nice, with a German feel to it. Beer selection is fine as well. I've eaten there twice and both times the fiod was average. Not great/not bad. I also felt the portion size was small for the price. So unfortunately I don't feel the urge to go back to eat but I may certainly stop there for a couple beers. read more

Authentic sausages (according to my German traveled friends), excellent and knowledgeable servers, tons of beer choices. The place is loud, but I believe it was because everyone was enjoying themselves. Potato salad and sauerkraut. The table shared Elsassischer flammkuchen, a bacon flatbread with crème fraiche and shallot, which was out of this world. To drink I had the cider Rose (safe choice) my husband had the Abraxxxus , which has an extremely unique flavor profile, buttery, smoky, touch of molasses. The Abraxxxus should be enjoyed with sausages! The pairing was perfect! Please go here! You will not regret it! read more

Brauhaus Schmitz - Wurstplatte with 6 Sausages, Sauerkraut, Pommes - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Went here last night for the 2nd time. Loved it the first time and last night was even better!! Great food and a great, friendly knowledgeable staff. read more

Another visit to Philly and I had to go. They have so many german beers on tap, and yet there were new ones to try this time!! Even got a chance to eat this time and the food was great! Our server was very good and ensured that a beer I wanted to try was re-tapped as it had run out. Ended up in the front room where the vibe is always great. Will return again and again!! read more

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One of our favorite stops on South St. Good food, service, and beer. Pretty relaxed atmosphere and seemed very clean.

Major fail with my takeout order today. I got a bratwurst sandwich to go. Not only did the kitchen use an incredibly stale roll, they forgot the sauerkr aut (which is an extra charge), and the side order- I had requested spatzle v potato salad - I did not get either. The weird thing, I also requested spicy mustard, same box as the spatzle, not only did I receive it but got a 1/2 of small container of it. I might have been more forgiving if it was super packed and busy...there was a decent crowd but nothing crazy. Also, the staff seemed confused with takeout order, like they didn't know this service was offered. read more

It's a little sportsy for me, but love the Hofbrauhaus vibes. Sausages good in their own right, but made better with scharfer senf. Yum. read more

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Tasty German restaurant. Brauhaus Schmitz is designed like a German food and beer hall and was cutely decorated for Christmas when we visited. The selection of German beer was excellent, and I tried a couple over the course of the evening. We split the laugenbrezel, kartoffelpuffer, and salatteller as starters, and I tried the gemusespatzle as my main. The laugenbrezel was as good as any pretzel that I have tried. The katoffelpuffer has a tasty applesauce, but the pancakes themselves were a bit dense. Each of the salads in salatteller had an interesting flavor and complemented each other well. The gemusespatzle was rich and decadent although the whole red peppercorns completely detracted from the dish. Overall, Brauhaus Schmitz is a fine option for German food, and I would recommend them for dinner. read more

Immediately upon entering this restaurant it is like you are being transported to Germany. They have the family tables all set up, the decor is beautiful, and amazing done. The bar itself is very beautiful. They also had a live musician playing German music. And an upstairs area. The food was also amazing, we shared the pretzel, my husband had the pork shank and we split the apple strudel. read more

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Attended their Super Bowl party yesterday and it was absolutely incredible. To have the food be that tastey when made in mass is impressive. Plenty of food as well with multiple drops throughout the game. The beer and drinks were flowing and delicious as well. But best of all was the service. The entire staff worked their butt's off to give us one of the best nights ever. I was shocked at the attention and speed with which drinks were brought given the crowd. So so so awesome! Would attend an event there again without question! read more

Brauhaus Schmitz - Super Bowl Party! - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The skin of the pig's trotter is completely crispy due to the Maillard reaction. The inside is almost all lean meat, but it is lean but not dry, and full of freshness and fragrance. German cuisine cannot be without sausages. You can tell it is right when you see the sausage sets that Americans all have. I, an Asian stomach, can never get used to the sauerkraut beef stew. Homemade fluffy big pretzel. The fast food restaurant version is absolutely incomparable to his. The sauce is well-received and has a strong cheese flavor. The apple sauce potato pancakes are too lame and not attentive. Avoid it. It is a must-eat restaurant for the pig's trotters. The service attitude is very good and the decoration is also good read more

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We were so lucky to find parking right in front of the entrance to the restaurant. We had shoved a lot into one day as we were visiting for the weekend and leaving the next day. But I digress This restaurant was on my list for a while as I looked for German restaurants "close" to me (will drive for food). I love the ambiance. There were no hosts in lederhosen but I will let that slide. Staff was awesome and all recommendations were on point. I wanted a Jagerschnitzel and I got one - delicious. It was a good experience and I am so glad I squeezed it in. read more

I think I'd like the food if I were to go in person. We had a large party catered. The set up came a bit late and then took more time to actually get out, as the party went on. We should have ordered the cheese spatzle but got the plain and was it ever plain, no flavor whatsoever. BUT if you added the beer cheese was fantastic and spicy. The potato pancakes were decent but really dense. The apple sauce was good too and so was the kraut. The mains were a variety of sausage which were also good. We also ordered chicken and pork schnitzel which they forgot to bring. By the time they got back with it we were saddened by very large pieces of dried out and cold schnitzel. read more

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Brauhaus has the best collection of beer that I've ever been to. I've been going for a few years now. read more

I brought my work team here and everyone left happy with the experience. Their dishes are remarkably tasty. Their small location houses great cooking. Staff was extremely efficient at clearing dishes and helping us. This spot deserves to build a following. read more

The service is great, and the food is phenomenal The ambience takes you back to Germany.

First time trying German food. Absolutely amazing taste in flavor. Will definitely be back. read more

Brauhaus Schmitz - Hables Hanhchen - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We came in for New Year's Day pork and sauerkraut and the food was pretty good! They seem understaffed but maybe they were just busier than they expected. I'd go back for beers and the pretzel. read more

Brauhaus Schmitz - Pork and sauerkraut - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Woof this place really went downhill. The food was gross and was institutional grade - like from a hospital or school. Also, it was luke warm and took forever to come. We barely got two beers in bc our waiter ignored us. Also, there were three separate customers at three different tables dressed in lederhosen and it wasn't Oktoberfest or any special occasion. It was just some tourists dressing up to go to a German restaurant. Which, god bless, but the vibe was just ... off. read more

I love this place! But I'll also admit I used to live in Germany and I love all things German, so a German themed restaurant can do no wrong by me. Come here for the ambiance and decor alone. The interior is gorgeous with so many decorative details that pay homage to ze Vaterland. If you're a fan of German beer, you literally can't find a better place in the city. The beer list is phenomenal with 31 beers on tap, exclusively German or German style beers. Bonus points for having my hometown brewery on tap with Haddonfield's Kings Road Brewery's altbier. If you don't find something good on tap, they have an even longer list of bottles to choose from. I've been here tons of times over the years, both for your average beer/dinner night out and also for special events like South Street's Oktoberfest and today's brunch with Santa. Brought my 8 year old son today and it was a well organized event with an all-you-can-eat buffet of a vast variety of food. My son especially loved the hot chocolate bar with different toppings (sprinkles, chocolate spoons, marshmallows, etc. not to mention a giant bottle of Fireball they left for grownups). I'll definitely be back! read more

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Last night was first time there. Won't be my last. You know it's good when they offer Weihenstephaner! This was for a special (corporate) event focused on white asparagus. Four courses, each different. Even dessert was "infused" with white asparagus. I look forward to returning for regular meal. Ambiance was very German. But not Bavarian. read more

Brauhaus Schmitz makes you feel like you're escaping Philadelphia to leave for Germany to drink beer with the bois in a large beer hall like of those you see in movies! This where my friend group goes on Friday nights to drink good beer and catch up. Brauhaus Schmitz is Amazing. They have around 40 beers on tap and you don't really know what you're getting. But it's all German beer so you know you can't go wrong. They also have meals and small bites as well if you don't want to drink on an empty stomach. I think their pretzel is a good choice. The service is excellent. If they mess up your beer order, they usually just give you the extra beer. They're very nice about making sure that everyone is drinking the right beer. Brauhaus Schmitz has so much space for large parties. Usually there's 10 of us that go and visit and we've always been able to get a table. It's designed for groups to drink together which is hard to find in Philly. I love this place. I frequent it a lot and will continue coming back. read more

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A phenomenal German eatery. You walk in and feel like you've stepped into a Munich pub. The service is outstanding and speaks English ;). Great place to grab a German beer and watch a soccer aka Futbol match. Usually I drink a pint but this evening I was interested in something fun. I inquired about an Espresso Martini and the bartender offered to make me a something special that he created and the secret ingredient is beer! I was intrigued, and as an adventurous lass, I said go ahead. He smiled and left for a few moments only to come back with something beautiful - outstanding and different - a nice blend with hints of nut. Come for the atmosphere and German food - stay for the beer and sports - come back for the friendly service and fun time! read more

Brauhaus Schmitz - Espresso Martini made with Love (and beer!). Not much left because it is soooo good! - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Service is awesome. Restaurant week is upon us. Visiting this adorable place was perfect. Large outside seating area with full wooden protection from SEPTA barreling down South. The menu for dinner was pretty straightforward. Appetizer we chose the pretzel which was oddly small and hard. Closer crispy pretzel than the soft pretzel. Cheese sauce bier was solid, but cold. Better melted. Potato pancakes with apple sauce was surprising good! Well fried but the potato pancake solo needed a bit of salt. Def helpful with apple sauce. Main course fried chicken or pork cutlets with or without a sauce and fries and salad. We kept it simple with 'red pepper sauce on side'. It was perfectly fried. The FRENCH FRIES, idk-- just amazing. Well seasoned and perfect. Salad dressing was oniony but good. The beer--- yes. Go for the beer. Apple fritter was good too. Brownie dense more fudge. The 4 is cause the food was ok. I would return for the fries and BEER and the wider menu. I'll report back because their full menu looks even better. read more

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Tasted a few things from here and they were all okay, not spectacular but its there if you want. Service slow around lunch and not busy, never got a water refill. It's nice inside though and does have a good beer selection. Maybe hit or miss on the food, but they're more known for the drinks so good for them instead. Not real doner style kebab that they serve on weekends, it was a little bit of a letdown. Just a bit average overall for me counting everything. Thanks read more

Brauhaus Schmitz - Kartoffelpuffer - German Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania