Home made and delicious as always !! Love the paprika schnitzel and red cabbage, plenty selection of desserts and wonderful atmosphere truly a gem in Fredericksburg , probably the only place in town that hasn't changed, always looking forward to visiting ! Amazing waitstaff always eager to help out and enjoy a great conversation with when they're not too busy! read more

A German dining experience since 1977 yes please! I was with my friend in Fredericksburg and decided to go eat at this restaurant. I really love how old it looks and seems their recipes haven't changed since they first opened. Our waiter told us this about the soup. When you first enter the first section of the restaurant is empty. I got worried for a moment but when you go to the back the place is packed! Their menu is large but I was there for one thing! The schnitzels! I got the pork one with the mushroom sauce on top and one sausage as a side. I really did enjoy my meal! It will be my go to spot to bring people visiting out of town read more

Der Lindenbaum - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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I have to say... this was very delicious. The red cabbage was my favorite, sweet and full of flavor. I would definitely join again when back in town. read more

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My 2nd try trying German food since childhood, and I honestly don't think I'm much of a fan of it as I thought. It was still good, though, so I encourage you to try. Just not my favorite. However, the environment is absolutely stunning, clean, and the staff were so kind! I ordered the wiener schnitzel to go & picked up my order. read more

Der Lindenbaum - wiener schnitzel - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Awesome food! Super cute place and great service! Jager and Red pepper schnitzel were delicious and the potatoes soooo yummy. read more

Der Lindenbaum - Jager Schnizel - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Very authentic German cuisine! The food was great and the service was very quick and friendly. Both ladies working and serving had noticeably (to me anyway) slight German accents, which I enjoyed. This restaurant was recommended by locals even though it was rated slightly below the other German restaurants. So glad we came here first!! Enjoyed Fredricksburg immensely! read more

Our absolute favorite in Fredericksburg! Authentic, friendly and delicious. Adorable European atmosphere! read more

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In Fredericksburg there is a spot, Where wieners sizzle, thick and hot. Der Lindenbaum, oh bless this place, One bite and I questioned my whole life's pace. The tater salad? Warm and crazy, Like a hug from a German lunch lady. It whispers, "Ja, you need more beer," Then vanishes like it was never here. But the kraut - dear Lord - a sour delight, It polka'd through my taste buds all night. Crunchy, tangy, borderline divine, Like angels fermented it in brine. Five stars, no question, not even a maybe. That meal hugged my soul like a drunk German baby. If heaven has bratwurst, they cater from here... Now pass the mustard and bring me more beer! read more

Der Lindenbaum - A wiener, kraut, and tater salad. - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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After being in Germany for a few months a few years ago, I always seek German cuisine as often as I can. I stumbled upon this place with my girlfriend as we were visiting and found it to be a good experience overall. The food tasted great. I would say most things were as accurate as you could get, unfortunately I haven't been to a german restaurant that has the same types of sausages as Germany, but this restaurant has been the closest by far! read more

Der Lindenbaum - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Authentic German food! Cute location along Main Street in a historic building that looks to have been a bank (vault door still there). Lots of seating options in a comfortable and welcoming environment (you feel like you are in someone's home). Great service from the moment you walk in. Food came out very quickly. Lots of delicious dishes. Everything that was ordered was lovely. The desserts were very tasty as well. read more

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Smoked pork chop was really dry, potatoes ok and the sauerkraut very tasty. Jägerschnitzel without any flavor, how can you screw something so simple up. The person next to us had the same feelings about this most tasteless meal. For gods sake could you please put some effort into preparing these epic dishes more authentically???? Server was not the happiest person in the business. Would not recommend this place read more

My hubby and I went for late lunch about 2pm. There were about 4 other tables with guests being served. It's a small place compared to others in town. It's an old building & business. Rock walls but not much decor for a German business. At first I kind of had a bad feeling about everything. There was only one waitress. We were seated immediately by a young man who gave us our menus and left. Took a little while for our waitress to come to get our drink order then another little while to take our orders. She was very nice even though she was pretty busy. But we really were not in a hurry so that was fine. The prices on everything were average prices BUT the German beers (bottles) were $9 and higher! Maybe that's normal? Our food came out pretty soon. My hubby had a bratwurst plate with sauerkraut & German potato salad. I had the Jager Schnitzel plate with purple kraut & German potato salad. We enjoyed it all! Everything was very good! I looked around at other customers and they all seemed to be enjoying their food too.We will be back for sure! read more

Best German food ever I loved the sausages sampler with potatoes and sauerkraut! Awesome friendly service and beautiful atmosphere! read more

Der Lindenbaum - Sausages - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Food is way better then other german restraunts, definetly home made. The potato salad is to die for.

This place is nice, quaint escape from the loudness and the business of Main Street. Pretty small restaurant but excellent food and service. The Burgermeister platte was filling. Their take on German potato salad is very unique: it had a mashed potatoes consistency to it with a little sweetness and not much vinegar at all. This restaurant is ran by a sweet German lady. read more

Der Lindenbaum - Bergermeister Platte - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Food was fabulous and the service was great. The server was very friendly and food came out fast and hot. Cute decor read more

Der Lindenbaum - Jäger Schnitzel - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

We had the sausage plate special (knockwurst, bratwurst and Polish sausage) with hot potato salad (mashed potatoes) and sauerkraut along with 2 house salads. The brats were terrific and the potato salad was delicious. For dessert, we had strawberry cheesecake. It had some kind of graham cracker crust. One of the best cheesecakes i've ever had. Wish we had found this place before eating at another nearby German restaurant. Will definitely eat here again!!! read more

Server was prompt and friendly. Authentic German cuisine. Topped it off with delicious black forest cake!

I am originally from Chicago and had access to delicious, traditional German restaurants. My review and info is based on my knowledge skills and experiences from other restaurants there. I was one of two tables when I arrived on an early Saturday afternoon. I always tell the "busyness" of the restaurant because sometimes that can effect quality. The restaurant was recommended to me by a local person that I asked "Which restaurant am I going to for good traditional German food, I'm from elsewhere." They work at the Pacific museum around the block. I ordered the Bürgermeister Plate. The sausage is from a local German butcher shop and includes a smoked polish sausage, a bratwurst and a knackwurst with sauerkraut and German potato salad. I must inform you the potato salad is not traditional with sliced potatoes and sauce but a mashed potato. IT WAS THE PERFECT COMPLIMENT. So please be aware it's probably different than what you expect, but I believe you will appreciate the texture compared to the traditional style. (The flavor is there.) I had a draft pilsner that almost hurt my throat to drink it was so cold. I had a draft Oktoberfest with my meal that as I ate, I legitimately had goose bumps. It arrived hot from the kitchen. I followed with a cup of coffee, black, cause it's good coffee. I look forward to my next visit to Fredericksburg and will come back to try something else on the menu. For traditional sausage and beer, . They prefer cash and debit, there is a credit card processing fee, that's why they prefer cash or debit, no fees. read more

Der Lindenbaum - Burger meister platte and Oktoberfest draft beer. - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Good German restaurant. We went with friends who had never had German food before and they enjoyed it. I had the Burgermeister Platte which is the sausage plate. Polish, bratwurst and knackwurst. All very good and the mustard was on point. The German potato salad was excellent. My wife had the Jager Schnitzel. I thought the pork was a tad dry but the mushroom sauce helped. Her friend had the Gulasch and she enjoyed it. I had a bite and it was good. Unique flavor. My buddy had the Kassler Rippchen, a smoked pork chop. He thought it was good but said that it tasted more like a ham. The German bread is good. Maybe a bit dry but everyone enjoyed it. We shared a cucumber salad which had pickled cucumbers. It was refreshing and the cucumbers exceptional. I could have eaten a bowl of those bad boys! It was a bit warm in the restaurant. I didn't see any type of AC or air circulation system. read more

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If you want to step back into time and have some authentic German food with good service, then stop by for a tasty meal. If you want a more touristy place, then don't come, but you will be missing out. Enjoy a cold beer in a quiet ambiance. Relax and enjoy! David has been amazing and has some great stories to tell (if you ask). We recommend asking for a few extra sides (the cucumbers are my favorite). read more

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Most incredible. The Sausage sampler opened my third eye. DO NOT SKIP THIS PLACE when you are in the burg. read more

Der Lindenbaum - Sausage sampler - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

My goodness. Firstly, the band playing next door could be heard loudly and clearly inside this restaurant; for some reason the restaurant kept their music on which was nerve-wracking. I ordered the Weinerschitzel and a cup of potato soup. It took about twenty minutes for the food to arrive with only one other table seated. When our food arrived, the soup was in a bowl, not a cup, and tasted rancid. I put it aside and tried the schnitzel - bland, soggy, and the meat tasted off. When the waitress came by, I said I'm sorry, but I can't eat this. She said that we still needed to pay for it. My gf tried to politely inform her that the food tasted like it was spoiled and the waitress got louder, insisting that she could take off the soup, but that we had to "pay something" and couldn't "just walk in here, eat our food, and then refuse to pay because it's not to your liking." I tried to explain that if it just wasn't my taste, I would still pay, but that the food was not edible, and that I was happy to speak with whoever I needed to in order to explain the issue. Her response was that "times are hard" and they are a local business, so I was required to pay - almost yelling at this point. I couldn't believe the level of professionalism and stated firmly that I would not pay for one spoonful of soup and two bites from the schnitzel; I had given a bite to my gf to all her opinion. The girl threw up her hands and said it was fine just go. I feel bad, but this odd certainly not the same restaurant I came to in previous years and loved. As far as the local restaurant argument, we went across the street and the food was phenomenal. read more

Der Lindenbaum - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

It's my "must eat" place in Fredericksburg. Has lots of old world charm... like eating in Oma's cabin. I always get the bratwurst platter with extra kraut. The chocolate cake is amazing as well. Pretty moist and plenty sweet but not overbearing. The old German women who work here are quintessentially German. They aren't necessarily sweet or loving to you right away. You may have to earn their affection but they will always give you good service. The younger crowd that works here on other days are more regularly sweet and attentive. The building itself is a historic building and has a placard outside explaining the history. Skip the touristy shit and get your buns in here to wedge some sausage in em. read more

Amazing food and the staff was attentive and friendly. Fresh baked bread, and the best sauerkraut I've ever had.

When we walked into this restaurant, it was like going back in time. It looked just like my grandmother's house; in fact, I'm 99% sure she had the exact same chairs and table. It was surreal. Schnitzel was crispy and not greasy and the mushroom gravy was quite good. The potatoes had an odd sweet taste; not really what I was expecting. It's a fairly limited menu. But if you're looking for German food then it should fit the bill. In my opinion it was only OK. read more

Since we don't know much about German food, we just trust what Yelp has to say. We picked Des Lindenbaum because of the decent reviews as well as the German looking name. Upon recommendation from the waitress, we ordered these three items: Wurgermeiter platte (sausage platter), Wiener schnitzel (cutlet pork), and goulash, plus a salad. The sausage platter came with three kinds of sausages: Polish sausage, knockwurst, and bratwurst. All three sausages were nicely grilled and browned. The waitress pointed out to us which was which. But we forgot about it right away as we just couldn't wait to try. They all tasted great. However, I was expecting the texture to be more "meaty" instead of the plain hot-dog like texture. They all tasted good. Wiener schnitzel (cutlet pork) was fine. The pork was nicely breaded and fried. I really like the brown mushroom sauce, which went deliciously with the pork. Of all the dishes, I liked the goulash best. The meat was tender and chunky. The thick sauce was rich and flavorful. We also got a large salad to share. It has romaine lettuce, cucumbers with a dill sauce, carrots, cherry tomatoes. All veggie were very fresh. We loved the homemade German potato salad, which tastes lightly sweet. Overall, we enjoyed the food and the decor although the portion could have been more generous. read more

Der Lindenbaum - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Overall a good experience. Very friendly staff. Started with a beer and we shared the bread basket. Several German beers on tap. They also have some bottles plus wine. Rather small menu. Although everything we had was good. Meal comes with hot German potato salad I would prefer spaetzle. So a solid 4. Nice experience. read more

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Unique German experience for food. My traveling buddy is actually German. He throughly enjoyed our meal here.

I highly recommend this restaurant. The service was top-notch. The food was excellent. I had the potato soup and house salad. My husband had the Hungarian gulasch. He praised it again and again! The meat was so tender. read more

Worst German food I've ever tasted! I ordered spicy stewed beef over noodles. I received a watery soup with overcooked noodles and only a few pieces of tough meat, plus a few pieces of blubber. It was worse than a can of soup from the market. Paid $20.00! Plus a surcharge for using a credit card. read more

We wandered in and were seated right away and seconds before dinner started, the waitress said we could still order the lunch special if we wanted. She was helpful with the menu and we went with her suggestions. All of our food was excellent 4 of us dining. We enjoyed the Zwiebel, and Jager Schnitzel,Buergermeister Platte, and a lunch special. All the food was delicious. We also ordered a basket of bread for the table, arrived piping hot with lots of butter. We shared a chocolate cheesecake. If you're a chocolate lover, don't miss this. I liked the charming interior of the space, you felt like you were in a home. Why are you still reading go in and order. read more

Having never lived in Germany and currently living in a town with an excellent German restaurant, I can say with no authority, that it was good German food. The mashed potatoes were oddly sweet (to me) but I realize that regardless of nationally, food preparation will differ by region. (For example I wouldn't consider Southern Mexican food authentic if I'd only eaten Mexican food from the Northern regions). My friend who accompanied me is German, and they swore up and down that the Paprika Schnitzle tasted exactly like the one their grandma used to make. I think I saw them shed a tear when they admitted that. The only drawback were the prices. I understand it's a tourist town and they can afford to increase prices, but goodness the $22 plates hurt my feelings. read more

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Excellent authentic German food and great comfortable ambience! I felt like I was a dinner guest in a German home! read more

Der Lindenbaum - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Amazing service, beautiful decor, wonderful ambiance. The food was absolutely outstanding and exactly what I was looking for in a German town. Felt like I stepped right into Germany itself. I don't leave reviews often but felt like I had to here. read more

This has been the best food we've had in town. Great German cuisine and great service. Nothing fancy but your taste buds will thank you. We couldn't decide, so went with both pork chop and schnitzel (Butchers plate). The homemade German potato salad was sweet and delicious. Don't wait in line at other places, stop in and enjoy the taste of Germany. read more

OK, just know you won't find out about the 3% added credit card fee until they drop your bill. But other then that the food was solid. I had the schnitzel with mustard sauce. It came with 2 scoops of german potato salad and kraut. It was good. My black forest cake for dessert did not suck either. My service was attentive and friendly. A good experience until the credit card fee BS. Put a sign on your door please. read more

Der Lindenbaum - Black forest cake. - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Food was excellent, Zweibel Schnitzel with German potato salad and red cabbage. Great service. And it was put on the table in less than 10 minutes read more

Der Lindenbaum - Zweibel Schnitzel - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Nice place to find authentic, simple German food. Pretty basic menu focused on what folks usually want -schnitzel, kraut , salads, etc. Wiener was done well, potatoes were a little different but good, kraut was OK. No desserts. Bitburger von Fass was cold and fresh. $30 was very reasonable price for meal. Prefer this place and its cozy dining room to other less quiet F'burg venues. Will be back. read more

Our last stop while on a day trip to Fredericksburg. The ambiance was cozy and welcoming. Service was amazing, they're very attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. I went with friends so we tasted a bit of everything and it all truly hit the spot. read more

Der Lindenbaum - Absolutely delicious. This is the Jäger Schnitzel - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas