We almost didn't come here bc it felt like too much of a schlep from where we were staying downtown but it was definitely worth the trek. It's really not that far I'm being dramatic it's like max 13 min from the center by car. Anyways it is literally the cutest place inside. Dimly lit by table-side antique sconces and Christmas lights in the bar with wooden booths and chairs. Very eclectic. This felt like a special place the minute we set foot inside. The beer menu is something else you not only wouldn't find in a typical restaurant but even for a beer place. Very Belgian German vibes. I didn't even get to the best part yet believe it or not. They are very vegan and vegetarian friendly. So many things on their menu can be made vegetarian or vegan. Like things I've never seen before like TOFU SCHNITZEL. Holy shit. But then you think about it and are like why have I never seen this before? It can't be that hard? They also have a meat free version of the allegedly local favorite sauerkraut balls which was an absolute must. There were just so many things we wanted it was hard to choose. Other than the balls, I was very interested in the vegan sausage and the Reuben (on literal potato pancakes) that can be made vegetarian or vegan without the corned beef but ultimately could not pass on the tofu schnitzel which came with a starchy side (I went with the spätzle obviously) and a veggie side (I went with the kraut.. obviously) and GF the Reuben with a side of fries. To take home for later, the spätzle appetizer and the pretzel. We also ordered beers, needless to say. I tried a cider that was incredible. One of the best ciders I've ever had. Everything was incredible. The kraut balls, actually spicy kraut balls per their menu, were so good. I was bummed there were only 4. I feel like there should be at least 6. I'll pay more. The dipping sauces were really good too. One was a curry ketchup type thing and the other was a cheese that was fabulous. Tofu schnitzel was breaded to perfection with a very crispy exterior. They used a nice, thic slab of tofu. Given the schnitzelness of it they probably could have gotten away with something thinner. They had a mushroom gravy which was nice for the vegans. The kraut was typical kraut. The spätzle slapped. I love those little pasta dumpling dough pieces. What a nice texture. GF's fries were salted perfectly and crisp. The pretzel was softer and lighter than usual. The cheese spätzle was better than sex, earth shattering ecstasy. So yeah it was pretty good. read more

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First visit. Walked in on a Wednesday night. Asked if we had a reservation which I found odd since the place was virtually empty. But, OK. Seated in bar area which was super cool. Real old-school bar vibe. Really liked it. Lots of wood paneling and vintage stuff on the wall. Great German beer selection and I had a draft I never had before. Really good. Ordered 'build your own Schnitzel'. Picked the veal, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. Had the veal topped with 'Oscar', crabmeat and asparagus. Delicious...veal was crispy and tender, sauerkraut had the right amount of bite and mashed potatoes were solid enough. Topped with paprika gravy. Food was very good. All in all a really good place. Food was great, service was fine, maybe a little cold and not particularly friendly, but good enough. I am new to neighborhood but this is the kind of place I could see myself coming to often. read more

Der Braumeister - Veal Schnitzel with kraut and mashed potatoes. - German Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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OMG this was all about the great German food! We had so many places to choose from tonight, but we were tired of expensive burgers, etc. German food appealed and did not disappoint. I had veal schnitzel and husband had sauerbraten. Both delicious! Service was incredible. We ordered the most inexpensive wine but it's what we wanted -a Grenache- to go with our food and it delivered. If you enjoy German cuisine don't miss this place if you are living here or just passing through, read more

Beer is always on tap here. And I'm not a huge beer drinker. But I decided to have a glass. And I don't recall which one I chose. But it was awesome. I ordered chicken paprikas. And I couldn't believe how big the chicken and spaetzels were. The sauce was not bad at all. It had a small spice kick. Maybe from the paprika I'm not sure. I didn't go home hungry. The staff was very friendly. I sat at the bar. And was able to listen to the regulars talk about this place. read more

Der Braumeister - German Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Always a great meal here. Authentic German food, perfect atmosphere, good service. The pork schnitzel, apple & bacon sauerkraut, and spaetzel with mushroom gravy was delicious. Did not have room for dessert this trip, but their strudel is wonderful as well. read more

Der Braumeister - Pork schnitzel, sauerkraut, spaetzel with mushroom gravy. - German Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I have never fully tried German cuisine in a good detailed way in order to be a fan of it so I went in without many expectations of what we were going to get but I got a very happy surprise from our visit to Der Braumeister. We decided to order their Classic Sauerkraut Balls as appetizer which were great with the two sauces they came with on the side, could have definitely had 10 of those, so tasty! As main dishes, we decided to get the Kassler Rippchen&Sausage plate and the build your own schnitzel plate. They both were delicious with a lot of great flavors that mixed perfectly and everything was perfectly cooked! I personally liked better the Kassler Rippchen&Sausage plate since it had a little bit of sweetness to it with the apple and the cranberry sauce that just made it amazing for me. The service was also great, the servers were always on top of everything and had great recommendations to our questions. Great service! Definitely a great unexpected discovery! read more

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Had not been here for a while so was glad we returned. Friendly service, local place, good food. Very good chicken parikash and ghoulash. Homemade spaetzle was also very good. Only disappoint was that they did not have sauerbraten (had sold out). Not their fault but I will know to call or order in advance as it's one of my favorites. On the plus side I would never have tried the chicken paprikash if they would have had the sauerbraten! Danke! read more

The best authentic German restaurant in Cleveland. The atmosphere is cozy and nostalgic. They have a huge beer list and great German beer on draft. Highly recommend. read more

Der Braumeister - Potato Pancakes - German Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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The veal schnitzel was great, top notch. I would rate food 5 stars. The service was sluggish, ​and your bartender/server was "primadonna".. read more

Wow! Our first visit and we loved it! The beer - so many great options and all delicious. The food - oh my goodness - so yummy! Every bite was delicious and I was very happy to see vegan and vegetarian options - and they were delicious too! If you are lucky they will have cream puffs made by the owners' mother - wow! Can't wait to come back! Service was friendly and efficient too. read more

i love sauerkraut balls (there,i said it !) & i wanted to introduce my son to some of the delicious Bavarian & German food I grew up with... we were not disappointed! Der Braumeiester has been here as long as i can remember, the area has a great history of German & European restaurants, i've been to most, but this place feels the most "authentic" ... yes, it's old. yes, it's funky...very funky, in all the right ways. Surprise must-have appetizer: The Pirogues !! Large, stuffed, onion-y & buttery, cooked to perfection (NOT overcooked) absolutely perfect The Bavarian Pretzel !! The Schnitzel!!! The BLACK FOREST CAKE !!! btw- the hospitality was superb; welcoming, kind, attentive & even funny, the entire staff is wonderful if you enjoy true european cuisine, check it out read more

Der Braumeister - Chicken Paprikash - German Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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We had the best time at Der Braumeister! The staff was friendly, the food was AMAZING and the bar was entertaining. I ordered the potato pancake Reuben and omg was it good. Especially for people who are gluten intolerant it's nice to have a sandwich that isn't filled with bread. (I don't know if the potato pancake is entirely gluten free but for someone who's intolerant it's definitely a must). We also had the fried sauerkraut and it was so yummy. I had a Moscow mule from the bar which was great and ordered the Cab Franc per the waiters suggestion which was awesome. We finished with a bit of apple streusel and omg was it good. The apple and cinnamon were perfect and the pastry was divine. The atmosphere was very unassuming but cozy and clean. There were nods to German ancestry throughout but well decorated. We will definitely be back. read more

Good food and Amazing German beer selection. Wonderful staff too. Order the desert first. read more

Food was gross. Service was awfully rude. Ambience is disgraceful. So much disrespect and disappointment. I saw a dead rat in the bathroom first of all. My food was cold and not done all the way. My server was so rude would cut me off and at that got my order wrong. Anyways thought maybe a bad day but no turns out my bill was $80+ for two people because they had to remake the food. Would not recommend! don't come here!! read more

Be aware if ordering catering I have never been treated so horribly for misunderstanding that there name on my credit card did not come as the resteraunts name but some strange LLC which I was not aware and literally was hounded and Jen Wirtz was unwilling to compromise to get check after tornado and could get to the bank instead she demanded I call my credit card company which I did than she still wanted a check after I offered it to her in the first place to fix the miscommunication and than she with malice intent wrote on my companies google review..Subject: Request to Remove and Correct Inaccurate Google Comment Dear Jen, I recently noticed your comment on my Google review, and I wanted to address it directly. I was surprised and disappointed by your accusations, which are completely untrue and harmful to my family-owned business. I respectfully ask that you remove or correct the comment immediately, as it could otherwise be considered defamatory. I am prepared to take legal action for slander if necessary, but I hope we can resolve this matter without escalation. To clarify the situation: I paid in full for your services. When I initially offered to pay by check, you declined, which I respected. However, the confusion arose because the name on the credit card charge appeared as some other LLC" rather than your restaurant's name. This understandably caused concern, as I had no way of knowing that was linked to your business. Given that banks were closed due to a tornado, I believe this situation could have been handled differently. I would appreciate an apology and a correction on Google, as your comment was not related to an office event but rather a personal transaction. Your food may be excellent, but your behavior regarding this issue has been unfortunate, and I encourage you to approach matters like these with more understanding in the future. I hope we can settle this amicably. Please correct this issue on Google as soon as possible. You were paid in full plus whatever quick books charged Sincerely, Esther Verbovszky read more

Excellent German food beautifully presented. My German friend was very impressed! Our server Taylor was so friendly and knowledgeable. Bartender Kevin makes a great cocktail along with his beer recommendations. The decor is traditional and welcoming. read more

Came here for a recent group meal during the holidays, seated in a back room that ended up being private for this event. Servers were very attentive, pleasant and knowledgeable about the entire food and drink menus. We ordered a round of beers, settled on some appetizers to share around the table (along with some salads) and then we placed our meal choices. The appetizer course came out first...sauerkraut balls were tangy, dipped in a hearty German mustard, but their cheese sauce (also for dipping) was rather "mealy" in its mouth feel and tasted processed. The order of pierogies came with two large, deep fried pierogies served with grilled onions and apple sauce...the potato filling was creamy and the fried exterior made for an interesting bite. The German pretzel was dense, perfectly chewy and was really great dipped in the German mustard on the table. Their cucumber salad with a creamy dill sauce came piled atop green leafy lettuce and chopped red onions. Overall this dish lacked flavor, wish it had more of a dill kick to it. My friend and I split two main dishes. The St. Vincent schnitzel was like a German version of veal parmesan, but lacked overall flavor combo. The red sauce could have been applied more liberally, to give the arrangement more oomph. The chicken paprikash had the same deal, decent but lacked a depth of flavor. The breast and thigh pieces were cooked just right, moist and tender on the inside. The accompanying spaetzle were not overly pillowy, kind of chewy, but paired just fine with this dish. Given the low attendance that night, we had the chance to linger at our table making for a leisurely and pleasant meal experience. Thanks again to the wait staff for taking such good care of us! read more

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Great food, tasty beer, and wonderful service! Will be coming back and bringing friends!

Went to Der Brameister for family celebration. There was 15 of us total and we had a large table in a separate room. My husband loves German food and this was some of the best we ever had. Food came out timely. A waiter was really efficient and personable. Sauerkraut balls were delicious. We loved Wienerschnitzel. German potato salad, purple cabbage, sausage platter and chicken paprikash. Everything was delicious. Great wine selection with reasonable mark up. read more

This food here is off the chart and ifyour a beer lover ..Enjoy! I love the variety of hard to find beers and the food is just great .

Was a great time and wonderful food. Very tasty and the chef and waiter were fantastic. Will definitely look to come back and have some different brews here again. read more

We had a reservation for a group of 9, and the service was outstanding. The server was attentive, quick and made sure she had things right. We never felt rushed to leave. The bartender came out several times to answer questions on the beer menu and offered samples on recommendations. We even had the chef come out to the table twice to check on various allergies at the table. On top of all that, the food was excellent and everyone left satisfied. read more

A great throwback to the old style German restaurants that were all over NE Ohio back in the day. The wood paneling is authentic and the family that runs it have been around a while. As you'd expect, they have a great selection of German and other European beers and wines. For desert the streusel is homemade and delicious, apple, blueberry and cherry, you can't go wrong. The apps are very good, especially the pretzels and the meat and cheese plate. The sauerkraut balls are not as good as you can get down in Akron, though. The schnitzel entrees are fine, but not outstanding. The service was a bit weird, as we had 3 come to the table throughout the meal and we weren't sure who the actual waitress or waiter was, so we had to chance them down for drinks. It's a 3.5, I'll round up for nostalgia. read more

Outrageous prices, small portions PLUS there's NOTHING tasting like German Food at all. Proprietor says she's German...NOT! May have German ancestry but that doesn't make her German lol read more

We called two hours ahead of time for a reservation, which they insisted. My dad and I came in and they asked if we had a reservation, we said yes. But they didn't ask the name they put us at the bar. A couple came in 10 minutes later and they were given a dining room seat with no reservation. I never felt so disrespected. I would never patronize that restaurant ever. read more

very good, authentic German food. We really enjoyed our meals and the serving was generous. I didn't love the saurkraut balls, but i'm used to something very different. husband thought they were great, though! Der Braumeister has made some changes in the last year or so and it's nice to see the updated patio and such. I have to say I rather enjoyed the old fashioned ambiance and tables of the dining room. Made me feel like i was at a social club my German grandparents would have visited in the 40's. We'll be back. Great local business. read more

Came to Der Braumeister for Brunch on a Saturday. This place was FANTASTIC!!!!! It's not an all you can eat buffet style brunch - more a menu driven breakfast/lunch type meal. One of the owners was our server. She knew everything about the available European beer selection and was very helpful when trying to pick the right menu items. I had the Breakfast Sandwich / which included the homemade sausage / that that same server/owner helped make. Prices were cheap for the quality of food we were served. Everyone at brunch absolutely loved their meal today. The sauerkraut balls and potatoes crockets were a perfect shared appetizers as well. I will definitely be back for this one. read more

Excellent. We had pierogies, potato pancakes, and a soft pretzel as appetizers and we're extremely happy with all of them. Everything is elevated over what you might get at any other restaurant. Best pierogies I've had bar none. Entrees were all good, especially the sauerbraten. Service was friendly. The chef came by twice to talk to us and see how we were doing. Strudel was beautiful and delicious. Interior is pretty unassuming but cozy. Highly recommend if you're looking for great German food or just a great meal. Entire family was happy, which read more

A perennial favorite in my book due to the well-crafted food and lengthy list of excellent European beers. It has gotten a bit of a facelift in recent years while retaining its wood-paneled rustic charm, and the menu has been tweaked and refined to keep the classics and offer some new culinary delights. There are more non-meat options these days for my vegetarian pals. The owners and servers are friendly and eager to help with the beer list or to weigh in on the food choices. My favorite is the classic schnitzel, perfectly fried to a golden brown and accompanied by their famous German potato salad and red cabbage. read more

Have driven by this place numerous times over the past 20+ years and finally stopped for dinner. Excellent beer selection with many foreign beers to choose from. Started off with an order of potato pancakes that came with two pancakes placed on top of some sour cream with fresh apple sauce on top that was delicious. We tried two different schnitzel (veal and pork) with spaetzle, one with a mushroom gravy the other with paprikash gravy. The veal was more tender than the pork which could have been a little thinner, but flavor was excellent. Ended the meal with a piece of apple strudel that is made on site and a perfect finish! They offer a Saturday Brunch and the menu looked quite appealing, so may be coming back soon to try that out. read more

Der Braumeister - Veal and Pork Schnitzels - German Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Very good experience with only a couple of flaws. But owner and chef Jennifer made it explicitly clear that she is very responsive to customer opinions. Impressed with the main entrees. Great bone in smoked chop and sausage. Schnitzel and German potato salad wete top notch. One of the best selection of German, European and domestic beers around. Really liked the decor and setting, which is warm and intimate, clean and comfortable. Service was excellent and extra points for computerized processes for orders and payment. German coffee capped off the meal perfectly. read more

Der Braumeister - German food - German Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

hanza brewery was closed (an extreme place of quality if you want some actual german food) so decided to do this as second option, i cannot emphasize enough how ridiculously pathetic this food is. 0 salt or spices, i can tell everything i got (meat, cabbage, and spätzle) was all precooked from boxes and slabbed on plates from someone in the back whose more factory worker than anything associated with preparing food. the meat looked and tasted like a hungry man microwave meal, wouldn't be surprised that's what it was. the spätzle made me the most upset since it's one of the only things you can't get at a generic gastropub rather than german restaurant. neither a lick of salt or even low grade cheese/oil, they reminisced more of the coagulated throat boogers you get when you're sick but even those have more flavor i usually never get german adjacent food (gastropubs etc) period because it's usually TGI fridays tier food (this might be worse), but this food truly insulted me with its disgusting prices and folly decorations. fwiw i lived in germany when i was younger and have been many times, so wanted to show my gf what this can be about... i read the owner on here saying you make everything from scratch?? if you're reading this, consider how your literal job is to steal people's money and feed them malnourishing gruel, your career would be more moral as a prison warden. welcome to cleveland OH! read more

I love this place - especially on particularly cold/snowy nights. They have they warm wood interior that makes you feel at home. Plus friendliness of servers gives you those family vibes too. Food is traditional stick to your ribs- schnitzel, goulash, paprikas, perogies. You can't really miss as long as you show up hungry and aren't carb-conscious. Do not sleep on the pretzel appetizer - it cooked out hot fresh, with a sheen of butter and fine salt. Dip it in cheese or mustard, or take it plain. It's perfect -like a fresh savory donut. And plus they have one of the best beer selections in Cleveland (lots of obscure bottles from bachs to hefeweizen, from Germany to Belgium, and everything in between...). Unsure or unfamiliar, then start off with a flight from their draft list. read more

My wife and I returned to one of our past favorite places - Der Braumeister on August 1st. We were greated quickly and sat at a booth. We were asked for our beverage choices. They had an extensive beer selection! I chose an Oktoberfest which was great. We have always loved the Braumeister's sauerkraut balls and they lived up to memory as being super delicious! We also got the house made German-style pretzel which was also great. For our entrees, we both opted for the build your own schnitzel- my wife selecting chicken while I went with veal. Both were extremely tender. Both came with choice of starch and veggies. We both went with the braised red cabbage and spatzels. A completely delicious meal. Our only regrets? Realizing we needed to visit and support this great establishment more in the future. When you are looking for some authentic, homemade European food in Cleveland, this is a "must stop". Just one visit will have you looking forward to your next visit. read more

We've been here a couple of times. Most recently a group of 6 met for dinner. Wide selection of beers, and everyone at our table tried something different. All were pleased with their choices. I had the Kolsch and it was tasty and on the lighter side- just right- to accompany my German meal! Two of the group ordered the Veal Schnitzel and said it was delicious, with just light breading. My vegetarian husband ordered the Vegan Sausage choice, and said it was very good. I had the 3 Sausage plate with Kraut and German Potato Salad and it was delicious. It was such a generous portion that I could only eat 1/2 of each sausage, and I am looking forward to the leftovers. One of my friends ordered the Sauerbraten and said it was excellent as well. Our server was Brittany and she did an excellent job. She was efficient - but took the time to have some fun with and us and a few laughs. What a beautiful person! I was so eager to start eating, that I forgot to take a photo of my plate, but presentation was great- I doubt a photo could do it justice, because it wouldn't capture the aroma of those delicious sausages! This is located in a cool old building on Lorain, and I highly recommend it if you're in the mood for good German food! read more

I will start this as I always do by saying that I don't give out five stars unless I am really blown away. The decor is very Classic German. It reminds me of my grandparents house. Love the clock and cabinets. We tried a little of everything. Ricotta Pierogies, potato cheddar Pierogies and kraut balls. The Pierogies were were good. The kraut balls were okay. The beer was great and so was the sauerkraut martini. Ordered a beet salad that was really good if you like beets and I do. For dinner we got a few things to share The chicken paprikash was good the gravy on it was delicious. We had some German potato salad that was very good if the potatoes were sliced a little thinner it would be better. The traditional veal schnitzel was also good. Meat was perfect. The side of red cabbage was awesome. We also had pork Speck Rahmschnitzel the Kraut that came with it was very spicy. The mashed potatoes were also great. If I am back in Cleveland I will stop back for some traditional German food. Great place. read more

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Stopped in for Cleveland Independents Restaurant Week with a friend. Servers were friendly and patient. Atmosphere is that of a 100 year old German cabin (not beer hall because it's not a big open space) - warm, dim, and cozy, but worn/outdated decor and some dust. Definitely a place with character. I started things off with a glass of Schofferhofer $7 - it was this wonderful light wheat grapefruit beer. For food I did the three courses for $33 with a side of pierogies $6 because why the heck not. Live it up. I went with the dumpling soup, wiener schnitzel oscar, and the cherry strudel. The soup was good, definitely something you'd eat to warm you up/make you feel better. The schnitzel was disappointing as it was mostly fried breading with paper thin veal (I knew the meat would be thin, but not so thin you couldn't tell meat was even there). I was envious of the perfectly cooked rib eye dish that my friend got. Pierogies were ricotta/sweet cheese and pretty good. Strudel wasn't really my cup of tea but my friend liked theirs. While I wasn't as impressed with the food this time, it was still A-Ok. I loved my beer and the service was great. Dining-in gives a much better experience than picking up a take-out order. I like how this place is family owned. read more

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There is no excuse for not eating here. Why are you not here RIGHT NOW! This place is awesome and has tons of cool beers and great foods and everyone who works here is wonderful! Anyways, DON'T COME. We'll be fine without you. read more

Tried the pierogis for hh and only really cared for the potato and cheese. Very accommodating for a birthday dinner

The place is a fixture in this neighborhood for years. Young or old have a bier or a plate of sausage. its all good all the time. read more