Been wanting to try this place for a while, and finally got to with a group of friends. It has a cute atmosphere with lots of beer steins on the shelves of the walls. It also had a decent size covered outside area in the back. We went on a Sunday evening, and they had a live singer singing outside, but no patrons were eating outside. They first gave us pretzel bites with mustard like other restaurants would give bread and butter. They were tasty. I tasted my friend's apple and onion soup and it was very yummy. I ordered Lemon Riesling Catch of the Day. It came with two sides. I chose the spatzle and red cabbage. It was a nice size and very tasty. Everybody at our table was happy with their meal. The waitress was efficient but not that friendly, but maybe she was having a rough day. Definitely would come here again! read more

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Super fun and authentic German food and beer. We met another couple and had a wonderful experience. Must have a reservation since this place is very popular especially on the weekend. We tried some of the different German beers and everyone loved their choices. We shared a potato pancake appetizer and that was really good although I'm a potato pancake expert and prefer mine more crispy and less caky. Our meals were all huge and everyone enjoyed. Schnitzel is king here and we had chicken and pork, while one of us had the sausages that he loved. I had the leftover chicken schnitzel for two days it was such a hearty portion. The sides are all delicious too. For dessert we shared a strudel with ice cream. Fabulous. The place itself is an institution and the tables are a little crowded. There's a huge patio outside and plenty of room out there. Very cool experience and if you want to try authentic German food this is it. read more

This is our go to german place. For us the service and food is always great. Reminds us of our trip to Munich. So perfect to sit outside in the winter and hear music. They have a Make sure you have reservations on the weekend. read more

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Checkers has a cosy feel to it that's only improved on by the fact that it smelled of stewed apples from the moment we walked in. We chose to sit outside and the staff were wonderfully accommodating and helpful getting our large party seated. We tried some beers and the black forest martini (delicious and strong, a dangerous combination!) and the pretzel basket while we decided what to eat. We finally settled on a round of schnitzels (veal and pork) with sides of sauerkraut and spatzel, the liverwurst, and the pork shank. Everything was very good, especially the schnitzel. The star of the meal however was the apple strudel. It came out covered in mounds of whipped cream, vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel. The filling was sweet and delicious, the pastry perfectly flaky. I'd come back for the strudel alone! read more

Checkers Old Munchen - Homemade Apple Strudel - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Some of the best german food i've had in America. fun atmosphere with beer steins lining the walls.

This was my favorite restaurant while we were down in Pompano. They has plenty of beers and delicious authentic German entrees to choose from. Portions are generous, but we were hungry, so we cleaned out plates easily. The pretzels and mustard that come out as a complimentary app were still cooking when we were finishing our meal at 5:30, but our waitress was kind enough to give us a box to go. Food comes out quick and hot. Each entree we got was very good, but I really enjoyed the cabbage rolls. The red cabbage and cucumber salad as sides were absolutely delicious. Looking forward to visiting again and coming back. read more

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Looking to taste great German food, give them a visit. Awesome German beer sat outside on the patio. Our waitress was veey attentive. We will definitely return for more yummy food read more

Max and I had date night with another couple. It was their choice. My husband is German, so he was right at home. We got there first and decided to wait for our friends in the bar. It didn't take long for us to get a beer and an Old Fashioned. After the drinks arrived to our table, our waitress said that she was looking high and low for the proper cherry. She finally found them and added a beautiful dark red one to my drink. Um, very strong. I can usually throw back 3 of these, but tonight half of it was left. The server delivers cut up pretzels with stone mustard to start. The food portions are well worth what you came for. If you want a sample of everything, get the platter. We've lived here for over 30 years and never made our way up to this restaurant. Thanks to our friends for the suggestion! read more

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Have an amazing evening together with my wife and some friends. Our second outing together, we decided on German cuisine, and ended up coming here. I had the schnitzel which was amazing: it tasted really authentic. As a lover of German cuisine, it really hit the spot! My wife had the Bavarian Platter so she could have, in her own words, "A little bit of this and a little bit of that." She loved it, her favorite being the sausages. We ended the night with the apple streusel. I decided not to partake in the dessert, but it did look very good; probably very sweet for those who have a sweet tooth. When it came to the table, it gave off that baked apple aroma which was rather nice. Service was exceptional, the place got very busy very fast, especially for a Monday evening. I would recommend making reservations if you had been planning on stopping by. We'll definitely have to come back to try more. read more

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Food was delicious! Tender pork, spatzel and red cabbage. The veal was also cooked to perfection. I ate it and have leftovers forgot to take a picture . Now time for dessert apple strudel read more

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Gem of a find in Pompano. Good food and traditional German ambiance but the real reason to try this establishment is for the EXCEPTIONAL service by DENISE! Honestly my family of six and I were going to walk by and eat elsewhere but after looking inside and speaking with Denise we had to stop and try the food. Denise is the type of person any business would be fortunate to have working for them. Prompt, kind, intelligent, personable and all around 5 star experience. Hope the owner reads this because Denise is a keeper and should be manager if she isn't already lol. We will be back and if you are looking for a nice place with indoor and outdoor seating stop by! There is even music and nice bar with big TV's to catch the game. Thanks for making our Saturday visit worthwhile read more

Checkers Old Munchen - Nice way to start the meal with warm pretzel bites! - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

This restaurant was decent and it's been around a long time, but it doesn't compare to German schnitzel. It's more like Austrian fare and the beer flows in large boot type glasses. I didn't Love it, some of the side dishes were so bland. read more

I've eaten here four times now. If you like German food you best give this place a try. The pork schnitzel is done to perfection. It's pounded very thin and has the awesome, crispy yet moist , texture I love. I opt the the heap of mashed potatoes with brown gravy instead of spatzle. And being a gravy guy if you ask for extra like I do you get a bowl full on the side. The beer selection is really good. German of course and my favorite is Warstiener. You can get a full liter in a glass boot! I usually choose to sit at the bar. The service is spot on and friendly. As a bonus, the bar seat gives you a view of the gigantic portions that come out of the kitchen. This place gets busy. Parking can be full and you'll have to park a bit away and walk. I'm 5 stars on this place because it's so authentic and the servings are huge and delicious. Go for it! It's not fancy. More like a pub with dining but it's very good. read more

Checkers Old Munchen - Chicharrones! OMG delicious - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

Been craving for some good traditional German food, and my wife found this place on Yelp. There is another German restaurant near by our house, but I guess we just wanted to try different places. Walked in the restaurant and immediately brought memory back as if I was back to Octoberfest in Munich. I particular love to see all the different German beer bottles displayed on the wall. I felt like I wanted to try each and every one of them. First, the beer. I saw the "boot" and of course I had to go with that. I honest thought I couldn't finish it, but I guess I under-estimated myself. When the beer is good, it makes it easy to drink up. Now it's time to order some food. I typically go with the Wiener Schnitzel so went with it. The dish has a lot of favors. The breading was light and the meat was delicious. I also had two sides with potato 2-ways. All of our dishes came out pretty quickly and tasted amazing. We will definitely come back! read more

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Wonderful german food! This is the real deal, not like the fake pseudo-german place in Boca. Delicious schnitzel, soups, desserts, and real beer. read more

Been coming for years and realized never shared my great experiences. Came last night for dinner with the family and everyone raved about how excellent everything was. Friday night and the place was packed! Make a reservation. Started off with a bread and pretzel basket while we ordered boots of beer. Lots of great German beers to choose from. Spaten Oktoberfest is my recommendation. Also had the potato pancakes for the table with apple sauce and sour cream. Amazing! Great starter suggestion. If you're unsure go with the Bavarian Platter. You get a sampler of all kinds of good stuff. TRUST ME this is usually my go to. I always want a bit of everything and this is the platter for that. You also get 2 sides and there is a lot to choose from, but go spatzal for sure and whatever else. Wife & I did the platters and My parents both opted for the cabbage rolls. Everything was really tasty and flavorful. Everything came out in good timing. Waitress was really nice and attentive. We wrapped up the dinner with the German chocolate cake which is amazing. Left us all craving for more. Pro Tip - try the Forest Cake too. I've been before for lunch many times and it's always a hit! Constantly a 5 star experience and I should have written a review a long time ago. FYI parking at night is valet only in the back. It's free so just a tip. read more

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My foodie partners in crime had a great get-together at Checkers Old Munchen on a Saturday at 1pm. There were plenty of tables at this early time. One from our party is originally from Germany, living in Lake Worth and we were excited to hear her opinion. They gave us warm pretzels and mustard while we decided on our course of action! We started the adventure with Franziskaner, an aromatic fruity wheat beer that was very smooth and refreshing. All of us tried a bowl of the Bavarian Onion & Apple soup which has sautéed onions and apples in a beef and lager broth topped with provolone cheese. This was an absolutely delicious starter! A party of 2 split the schweinhaxen, a 2 lbs pork shank that is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside! I went with the Bavarian Platter because I like to sample a bit of everything. It comes with bratwurst, knockwurst, wienerschnitzel and schweinbraten along with 2 sides -- I chose sauerkraut and potato salad. For dessert, we all got a single shot of espresso. My German friend loves the sugar sticks -- her sister brings them for her when she visits Florida and she hasn't found any locally until now! Some of the party also tried the Black Forest Cake, a chocolate cake layered with cherries and cream. I am guilty of stealing the whip cream which went great with the espresso. I hadn't been here since about 3 years ago (pre-pandemic). At that time, it was jam packed when we went on a Friday or Saturday night. I like that they added outdoor seating in the back which will certainly help with a good crowd! read more

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Amazing German restaurant with imported beers and authentic German food. The specials are excellent. We had two for one Wienershnitzel on Tuesday Night. I can't wait to have the rest for dinner tonite. The jagerschnitzel was huge! read more

The food was spectacular! Every dish was more delicious than the one before. Two of us had breakfast and two took advantage of the "lunch all day." The service was amazing! Our server checked on our satisfaction and needs at regular intervals and items were cleared by the bus person quickly. Ambiance takes on new meaning here: Beer Steins line all the walls, keg pulls create a fabulous fountain out back, there's even a patio in the rear for entertainment events! Parking can be a challenge, but we arrived just before they opened, so there was no issue. Give them a try! read more

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What a hidden Gem in Pompano Beach! It's a hip, authentic German restaurant with genuine German cuisine and the most authentic atmosphere as if you were in Germany. The highlight of your visit will be the live entertainment, available most nights, adding a touch of excitement to your dining experience on the back patio. And don't miss the great happy hour menu! The staff is super friendly, and the beer is German--you can get a boot or a pint and have an authentic experience. The owners seem well-versed in music because they pick the right bands to play. read more

I'm a big fan of this place, been coming for years, so when my lovely girlfriend said she'd never been to a Checkers. I hatched my devious plan. Told her we were going to Checkers for dinner and technically they was true... We started with bier of course, because why wouldn't you? I had a liter of Schofferhoffer and the lovely Spensyr went with something dark & sweet. Then, the food started coming... * First up, a complimentary basket of fresh pretzels and mustard. * Next, the Kombination Platte appetizer. Knockwurst, bratwurst, sauerkraut, and 2 light, fluffy, crispy potato pancakes. * Jaegerschnitzel was my girl's choice. Big pork cutlets, pounded out but definitely not flat. Served with an onion brown gravy, it was good, but not overtly flavorful. She accompanied hers with cucumber salad and spaetzle. * I had the Schweinhaxen. A golden brown pork shank. Crisp and crackling skin, with succulent fatty meat that melted in my mouth. My sides were sweet & sour red cabbage and warm German potato salad. Mustardy and vinegary perfection. Way too full for dessert, we wobbled out to continue our date night. read more

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This was my first time trying German food, outside of a pretzel or bratwurst. I visited during lunch hours - the place was nicely tucked away and not crowded. Plenty of German decorative drinking mugs line the wall - if you want to earn a mug on the wall you can. The server I had was fairly new to the lunch hours, so there were some delays. She was a bit old, so to the point! If you know the northeast attitude, then you get it. I like the chicken schnitzel (they have a variety of different schnitzels) which comes with gravy. Two sides came with the meal: I got the red cabbage, which is a pickled cabbage (the pickledness was very strong) and I got the potato dumpling (kinda like a giant gnocchi). For dessert, we got the German chocolate cake and the apple strudel. The strudel was my favorite - it was light and not overly sweet. Highly recommend the strudel read more

Checkers Old Munchen - Chicken schnitzel with potato dumpling and red cabbage - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Great food great service really enjoyed the pork roast and red cabbage love the pretzels with mustard and a sweet-and-sour onion soup

This place is nicely decorated and has a very homey atmosphere. German mugs and plates are all over the walls and the dining room resembles more a European small restaurant than your typical American eatery. At lunch, on a Saturday, they were pretty busy, but service was quick and attentive anyway. The food, if you like German food, is definitely on the best of its kind in South Florida and very closed to the real German food, unlike other places where the menu is heavily Americanized. I had the Kombination platter and the sausages are very good; so are the potato pancakes. They have a good selection of German beers, priced pretty much all of them at $ 8.50 for half liter, that's a bit more than a pint. Definitely a place I will stop by again, good food, good beer, good service and a nice ambiance. read more

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Monday night about 8 o'clock, we did not think there would be a wait but the place was hopping. After about 15 minutes we were shown to a wonderful corner window table. I ordered the chicken cutlet with black forest ham and a cheesy sauce. Hubby ordered pork stroganoff with a potato pancake. We both enjoyed our food very much. Our server Kelly was very attentive. I expected the wine to be sub par because this is a beer place but the wine was fresh and I enjoyed it. We did not have room for dessert but I hear the apple strudel is amazing! read more

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First, this place had some really good qualities and I was hoping we had found a go to German restaurant to add to our rotation. Unfortunately, our experience was mixed but good enough to try again before making a final decision. Plusses include the beer. The selection is great! The atmosphere felt like a Chicago pub w/ a beer garden, a completely neighborhood spot- so loved that. The team was super friendly and engaging- all of them! The manger especially, he worked the room, talked tables up etc. Also, portion are very large and there is plenty of food. Our table had to go boxes. As for the food? That was a hit and miss. The Chicken Paprika with Spatzle and gravy was the biggest hit. Perfectly sautéed and the Spatzle was soft and crispy. Yum, they nailed it! I would recommend it! The Veal Schnitzel and Chicken Schnitzel were off. The veal's breading was not crispy whereas the chicken tasted like it was deep fried in slightly burnt or over used oil. So our party of three has one definitely going back and two willing to give some of the (non fried) other German entrees a try. Sauerbraten it will be next time. read more

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Defaulted to this restaurant after first two choices were packed. Somehow I forgot that we are in prime tourist season. Duh! In any event glad we ended up here for a pre concert dinner.First time and pleasantly surprised. This place was very busy but we were able to be seated out back. Only downside was that we were seated very close to the live entertainment. Guy singing and playing an accordian. Really loud but hey we got to hear him mix in some Pink Floyd and Deep Purple in-between German songs. :) Not a beer drinker so decided to try a German red wine recommended by the server.It went well with my Sauerbraten and sides which, were delicious.My daughter was happy as well with her chicken schnitzel and two sides. read more

Checkers Old Munchen - Sauerbraten, red cabbage and spaetzle - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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I love everything about Germany; I also lived there many years ago and still crave their food, even though... I'm Italian (so please, don't repeat this to my Italian family and friends!). I was therefore very happy to find out about this restaurant and to hear good reviews about it; and of course, I went to try it as soon as we could. The restaurant was opened back in 1982 by a German chef, and the tradition is now continued by his nephew. We came here on a Saturday for lunch: it was barely noon and the place was already packed (they open at 7am). Their parking lot is very small and was already full when we arrived, but we did manage to find a spot across the street. You first enter their long and narrow bar, and from there a door takes you to the dining room. In the dining room you feel as if you were in a German restaurant, and their walls are literally covered by German Beer Mugs and Boots - all of them with plaques with names on it. These plaques are part of the "German Beer Tour" that the restaurant began in 2012, which sounds like fun! What you have to do to participate is first to request a "German Beer Tour Passport", which list all of the 30 draft (imported) beers offered by the restaurant. This passport will keep track of your drinks: once you have drunk all the 30 German beers, you become a "Deutsche Bier Meister" (German Beer Master) and receive your own plaque on the wall, a German beer tour T-Shirt, and "Das Boot" to take home. Apparently you can complete your "journey" at your own pace, so even if we don't live very close to this location, I may request my passport next time we go! I love "Leberwurst", so once I saw it on the menu, I ordered it without even checking the other dishes. Even if I ordered it in the size of "appetizer", the portion was really big. It was so good that I ate it all nevertheless. I also tasted some of the food that our friends ordered (pancakes and various sausages), and liked them all! The service is very good and fast, and the prices are very decent, above all considering the big portions. They also have HH from Sunday to Friday, offering 1/2 off all their imported draft beers. I look forward to coming back! read more

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First time here. Food was amazing. Best German food I've ever had . The Kombination platte appetizer was incredible. Highly recommend that for starters. If your alone it's a meal in itself. The Veal schnitzel was so tender almost didn't need the gravy that came with it. Warm potato and cucumber salad are great sides. Everyone enjoyed there meals. For sure going back to explore the menu. read more

Checkers Old Munchen - Veal schnitzel - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

I truly hate to give this restaurant a low star rating and the only reason I won't rate it one star is because of our waiter. I called 30 minutes in advanced asking to put in our reservation (my original idea was closed for the holiday so I went with plan B). The lady I spoke to put us down and I was prepared for a busy night because it was loud on the phone. We walked in and were seated within 5 minutes...at a dirty table. It was wiped clean eventually. Our waiter knelt down, exhausted from the day. I reassured him that it's okay and to take his time. This poor guy was worked hard and needed a breather for sure. He took our drink and food order, gave us a complimentary basket of bread and pretzels, and that's when it went down hill. We sat at our table for...I'm not joking...1.5 hours before we got our food. Our waiter was apologizing profusely and was embarrassed. It wasn't his fault in the slightest...there was one chef cooking for the entire place and he was backed up by 15 receipts...that's absurd! When we received our food, I thought the Spätzle was rather plain which was a bummer. But worst of all, my husband ordered veal and he got the chicken. We also waited quite a while to get gravy for our food. It was a complete mess here. My husband asked for a refund on his chicken (and not to bring back veal because we had waited long enough) and our waiter took the food back and didn't charge us for that dish. I felt awful for my husband because he received food he didn't order and waited 1.5 hours for it. Our waiter showed proof that he put in the order correctly and it was on the chef. He truly was embarrassed by what we experienced and continued to apologize...he couldn't even look at us in the eyes towards the end because it was so bad. He thanked us continuously for being patient and kind during the entire dinner (even though the situation was terrible and I'll never come back, I would never ever treat waitstaff with disrespect). So for that, I put this restaurant at 2 stars instead of one. Our waiter was amazing for what he was working with in the kitchen. Pros: the beer was good, our waiter was great, and the bratwursts were delicious. However, this was a terrible experience and I'm really bummed because I can't find any German food near me in NC. read more

Checkers Old Munchen - Das Boot - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Great food, nice people, they show some soccer games, it has an outside patio. Location is convenient.

Nice first visit, very authentic. Live music outside. The pork stroganoff was delicious. I got the schweinehoxen, it was cooked very well, just needed a dash of salt. We split a dessert, it was great. Tight dining space but we made it work. Service on a Friday, they were very busy, but they did their best and we were taken care of. Glad we made a reservation. Great beer selection. Absolutely I would return! read more

Been coming here for years. The German food is spot on! The Bavarian sampler is excellent here and offers a taste of everything. Their warm German potato salad is amazing with a mustard flavor. Their schnitzel with gravy is awesome and can be ordered gluten free also! Now has a full liquor bar! read more

Checkers Old Munchen - Pomegranate 1 liter boot beer - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Authentic German food and brew haus. Old world charm and decor, Great food and service! This place is a gem! read more

Surprisingly excellent. Not a fancy place, but very tastefully decorated and fun. Went here based in a recommendation from a friend. I was apprehensive at first since it's in a strip mall. The place was full. Had the Pork Schnitzel, Kartoffelpuffer Potato Pancakes, sausage sampler, Bavarian platter, Cucumber Salad and Stuffed Schnitzel, and beer - all were fantastic, fresh, and delish. I'd say the only thing we were underwhelmed with a bit was dessert. Maybe since I was just in Austria, but the Apple Strudel and chocolate cake were just ok. Make those better and I'd go to five stars. Will definitely return. read more

Yet another scrumptious meal at Checkers tonight. We have been coming here for the last 15 years......several times per year. My family is German, so I know authentic Bavarian food. Checkers Old Muenchen's food tastes just like Germany. I've tried many entrees, but the Jägerschnitzel is my favorite. My husband and son love the veal and pork schnitzels. The spätzle is phenomenal, and a must try is the Apple Strudel. We'll be back.....soon! read more

Checkers Old Munchen - Jägerschnitzel with spätzle - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

This is the first time coming to checkers for German food. I had heard from friends that this was a great place to come. It's clear that the tradition was written on the walls of steins. Lots of customers come here for the beers of the world tour. This is why they have the steins on the wall. The food is notorious for being delicious and without a doubt it didn't disappoint. I had this old standard beef pot roast. The most incredible part was the cabbage that they prepare for 2 days. It was exceptional. We decided to try the dessert trio sampler. My favorite was the Apple streusel. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Sorry to say this was a bit of a disappointment for me. I ordered the beer cheese soup and Barvarian Platter. Bratwurst Knockwurst Wiener schnitzel Sauerbraten Red cabbage Spatzel One wurst was about 4" long and one was about 1.5" long. The weiner schnitzel was darker brown and dry from being over cooked. The sauerbraten was also on the dry side. I was surprised that the beer cheese soup seemed to be made with some type of tomato base. read more

Have been going here for 20 yrs. Started off great...covid hit and Checkers started cutting corners (some understandable) however prices have skyrocketed ...the restaurant has expanded greatly new bar etc.....they are making money and these high prices something is seriously wrong if they aren't. Beers on tap are 8-10 a pint ...who doesn't make money on this ? I don't mind higher prices but DON'T cut serving size and food quality when you do this. They used to provide an assortment of bread and pretzels, real german sausages, and large serving sizes. None of those exist any longer. Recently went with some friends and we had schnitzel and the platter, sausages these days are just deep fried hot dogs or regular sausages from restaurant depot or similar, and you don't get a full sausage of each for $25 you should. The schnitzel was insanely thin for both of us that ordered schnitzel ...it looked huge when it arrived but there was very little meat. (see photo) Definitely NOT a large serving and NO value for the money. Even the server said people have commented on this and recommended the meatloaf it we want a large serving. The Ambry in fort lauderdale the food quality and servings are superior and offers a higher value for your money. I would also recommend the biergarten in Boca they have excellent food specials during the week and great selection of german beers and outside seating. The below image is of the schnitzel which was 28 the meat was about 2-3mm thick yes 2-3mm! We left with a bad feeling about our experience and were disappointment they are cutting costs so much meanwhile while raising prices to unaffordable levels. If you go have a drink its 50+ per person and you don't get much anymore to be honest. read more

Checkers Old Munchen - American Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

It is clear to me and my wife why Checkers Old Munchen has been in business as long as they have. The service is excellent, they are very attentive and polite. The food is delicious and they have gluten free options for those with Celiac disease. The atmosphere and decor is clean and comfortable with a classic feel. We're looking forward to visiting more often and trying more menu items. read more

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