Chill beer bar that serves german style beers and food. My wife and I came here as we waited for our table at Theodora across the street. The servers are friendly and let you taste samples of beer before you order. They actually encourage you to taste before getting a 0.5L mug of beer. Beer was tasty and we order truffle fries which was cooked well and were a good appetizer. Cool area to drink outdoors and hang out! read more

DSK Brooklyn - Inside - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

There are far better beer gardens. Skip this place. I went on a weekday for a friend's birthday. It wasn't busy but the waitress could barely be bothered to take our orders. Someone at the table had a question about allergens. We had to remind her twice before she remembered to ask the kitchen. She had a general attitude. This place also doesn't have any ice for the non-beer drinks. I realize that's European, but it's summer in NYC. Get some damn ice for your drinks! I had some food and it wasn't anything special. Seriously, this is not worth your time or your money. read more

Stopped by on Sunday before the FIFA final, the place crazy busy. No admittance to inside the place unless you had a reservation, tables outside yours to claim. We ordered our drinks and people watched. The drinks came 2 ales and 2 lemonade. They hit the stop. Food wise we asked the doorman/waiter to surprise us. More people watching and more. Food came, looked a little messy but it was good. Saw the owner, everyone is right, place gets slammed and she sits and does nothing but watches her staff. Probably a great place to go when FIFA isn't in town. read more

LOL Do not come here looking for grub (or planning to order just one dish) if ur hungry but theres something abt the meager portions that adds to the vibe. The vibe being a school gymnasium where theyd host a post church lunch or somethin. The beers are delicious and the servers are all super friendly and conversational. I will always freak on a weird vegan sausage here. Just laughing again looking at this lentil soup w the sausages chopped in.... It looks like something i would have made at home and it kind of tastes like it too but i'm not mad about it? I have yet to try the pretzel, but am curious how it compares to black forest's (which i very much enjoy) read more

DSK Brooklyn - Lentil soup - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute German restaurant with outdoor seating. They have a decent selection of German beers on tap and the typical staples on their menu plus a few fun items such as LKW. We tried the Wiener Schnitzel, with potato salad, Le Presidente, and Truffle fries. The schnitzel was tad dark and the potato salad was rather sweet. The sandwich and the fried were great, though the sandwich isn't the most filling thing. Would be back for snacks and beers! read more

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I love this spot conceptually--it is in a great location, spacious, and with a great concept and vibe--who doesn't love a Biergarten? It is decently executed and I want to also love it in practice. But it is a tad frustrating spot to visit--sure the frisson of a beer in a giant stein in fun, but the selection is limited and the prices kind of insane, even given the size of the pour. The food is also a bit disappointing--fine on its own but, again--given the price and the disappointing size of the platters, a bit disappointing. Service also kind of runs painfully slow at times. I mean, everything here seems up my alley--I love this neighborhood, I love German food and I adore a good Biergarten--and yet I always leave here a tad underwhelmed, feeling as if I had been charged for an extra round of drinks, and just generally wishing a more interesting establishment was in this prime spot. read more

DSK Brooklyn - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We've always had a lovely time doing meetups here with different walks of life. Close to major transit lines (C train and the Barclays/Atlantic Ave stops). The Bavarian pretzel is great, the spaetzel mac and cheese sounds better in theory than in reality though. Their strudel is the stuff of dreams, and apparently the ice cream is home made in-house? Score! read more

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Real German beer. Awesome. Great vibe. Not too serious, but serious about kegs of beer from Germany. They seem to rotate the selection, which is great. Good bar food too. read more

This spot & Radegast Beer Hall are my top spots in NYC for traditional German-style "pils". Only - Radegast pretty much always has the same taps, & here & DSK, they are rotating, so you get to try different & obscure ones that are unlikely to be available anywhere else in the city. AND - they are very fresh, & all have their own special glasses. For this alone - an easy 5 stars. If they were open for lunch, I wld be here much more often, but they don't open until 3pm during the week. The food is VERY traditional German style - which means it's not good lol. Brown sauce w no flavor. It really does taste like food in Germany tho - they are nailing it (!). There are tons of good places to eat around here tho, so I wld just enjoy their incredible & amazing rotating traditional German tap selections & maybe a pretzel, & then eat somewhere close by. Very friendly, helpful, & courteous staff. Also - the music cld be better - no one at mid-day wants to hear house music ! read more

DSK Brooklyn - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Disappointed by the service here. It took 1.5 hours to get our food, which was mid and definitely NOT worth the wait. I'm generally quite patient with food service because I know a lot of things are out of the workers' control, but this just seemed too poorly managed. And reading other people's reviews, this seems like a common trend at DSK. 1) we called weeks ahead to reserve a space, so they knew in advance that we had a large group of people 2) there were barely any other people in the restaurant when we ordered, so there shouldn't have been that big of a wait, and other people who ordered after us shouldn't have received their food before we did 3) we were told it would take 40 minutes from the time we ordered for food to be ready, but it took 1.5 hrs. they kept saying "it'll be out in a few minutes" which clearly wasn't true 4) the brats were much smaller than I imagined them to be. they honestly tasted decent, but definitely only worth a 10 minute wait MAX. The beer was okay, but probably won't be coming back. read more

Wildly overpriced, minuscule portions. $17 for a slider sized schnitzel sandwich once tax and tip included. Flavor was fine but very dry. Not even a side included. Maybe fine for beer but very disappointing. Very annoying. read more

I stopped in with friends for one drink and some food before a concert. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. We waited about 45 minutes for our order, and when my apple strudel with ice cream finally arrived, the ice cream already looked melted. I ate it anyway, but within 20 minutes I became very sick and ended up throwing up. Because of this, I had to leave early and miss the concert I had paid $60 for. All ruined by a $9 dessert. What should have been a fun night turned into a miserable one. Very disappointed and would not recommend based on this experience. read more

Everything they serve shows mastery of cooking techniques. The employees consistently display friendliness and provide support. The menu features flavorful items worth trying. This restaurant is a true gem! This spot should receive the success it deserves. read more

DSK is a great go to for Pretzels and Beers. The sister restaurant to our local Hasenstuble, DSK is much bigger. They have a full draft selection, sausages for carnivores and vegans alike. The vibes are good, and it's a great place for groups. The bar is well-lit and there is a foosball table. Seating is mostly picnic tables and some window seats. Our toddler loves it and can slip under the radar as it's pretty lively inside. read more

DSK Brooklyn - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here for Tuesday night trivia. It was pretty packed. Trivia was supposed to start at 7pm but I showed up late closer to 7:20 and it was just getting started. We initially sat at the bar, but eventually got a long table with benches which we split with another party. One side of the table was a little too close to the wall so you had to sit very forward to avoid bumping your head on the ledge, which was a little uncomfortable. Trivia was fun. You play on your phone and submit answers online so make sure to come with a fully charged device. The app shows you the leaderboard and what percentage of teams got each question right so it's quite interactive. The game was five or six rounds, each with a different theme. There was general knowledge, movies, tv shows, music, etc. It leaned a little heavily towards knowing actor and celebrity names and characters. The host was super high energy and friendly. He walked around and chatted with the various teams to hype everyone up. The music played in between questions was also fun and dancey. To drink, I had a glass of their rose. It was $12 and served in a tall glass. I didn't eat, but my friends seemed to enjoy the food. read more

1/1 Ambience; 1.5/2 Food; 1/1 Service; 0.5/1 Value The restaurant is nice and spacious and has a fun atmosphere for hanging out with friends and grabbing drinks. The offerings are traditional German foods and beers, although the menu is extensive with many non-alcoholic offerings. The service was very fast and efficient. We were famished and ended up ordering a ton of food: the pretzel with obadza, the spaetzle, the kartoffelsalat, fries, various wurst with cabbage and sauerkraut, and German soft drinks. The pretzel and obadza was the standout, and everything was mostly great. I opted for the vegan smoked apple and sage wurst, but it was a bit bland. My friends got the classic bratwurst and they really enjoyed theirs. Given the portion sizes, some items run on the pricier side. However, we absolutely devoured the food and ended up in a food coma, which probably suggests it's worth returning to. read more

DSK Brooklyn - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They actually listen when you mention preferences or concerns. The place maintained an unpretentious friendliness. Every plate comes out perfect. The staff show remarkable friendliness. This restaurant brightens my day. read more

I'm not sure if I've ever eaten here and so I can't say much about the food. I do think they have a good selection of German beers. Some staples that next change and some rotating ones for the seasons. When the weather is nice, the outdoor seating is very enjoyable. They don't have TVs for sports but do have a giant projector for big games. Service can be spotty depending on how busy it is but all in all a solid spot to grab a nice German beer and relax. read more

DSK Brooklyn is still such a great place for a beer and - even better -a small or even medium get-together with friends or colleagues. We gathered to celebrate a colleague's many years of hard work and inspiration, and the vibe at DSK was perfect: they had a gorgeous, huge table for us reserved by the window. I'd emailed the bar in the morning and the owner herself wrote me back right away. Service is so friendly and welcoming, the owner is super cool, the beer selection is great, the snacks and other food we ordered exuberantly devoured by all with gusto! Can't wait to come back. Highly recommend the giant pretzels, the beer, the sausages.... Cool side note: this is a business that took care of its long-term staff and kept them fed and paid during the hard pandemic years. A true part of the community and deserving of our thanks and support. read more

in the words of kamala Harris DO NOT COME. I have never experienced a staff that feels so empowered to be hostile to customers. I have been several times despite that because who can resist a beer garden on a summer day BUT I am done. I have never had a good customer service experience here and it is clear that the whoever is running this place not only doesnt mind providing bad service but enjoys their staff antagonizing customers. read more

Food is standard but fun, in a German fusion sense. But there's no getting around the occasionally abysmal service. It seems to depend on who is managing, like tonight. Decor is German beerhall-ish and adds to the atmosphere. Excellent German beer selection, which is a shame because I'm giving up on ever being waited on tonight. read more

DSK Brooklyn - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The beers are very big, the food is not. A Wurst is like a small plate. The entree Spätzle is okay for a meal if you also drink an entire beer (they'll make it without bacon on request!). It's very tasty, the onions are well caramelized. I would recommend drinking here after you've already eaten a bit somewhere else. Trivia Wednesday! Outdoor seating! read more

Waited over an hour and a half for food. Food was not very good. Server pretended that the wait was because we put in a "big order" and refused to admit to any sort of issue on their end. Graciously removed a $6 side order that was still not received at the time of tabbing out. read more

Not great service- they have a make it difficult territorial policy where you can't order inside and then sit outside? Something to do with tips probably,, it feels a bit desperate. Ordered a bratwurst, waited 30 minutes, asked where it was and it came out immediately- the place wasn't busy, Something is going on behind the facade. It feels like you're playing their game. read more

Loved the beer list here, but otherwise an overall meh experience. Maybe I just went on an off day, but the vibe here was pretty drab, and the service was slow and kind of indifferent. read more

DSK Brooklyn - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

- outdoor dining only - crowd is gonna be super thick once it gets nice out - the lines were already thick on a 50 degree night - fast service - Mac and cheese left a lot to be desired - they forgot my potato salad - my friend did not get his nachos he was given a free beer for the oversight - beers are really alcohol heavy I was lit off two pints - I liked the cheese that came with pretzel - good cheddar wurst - my friend loves to curry wurst - my friend was not impressed with the wine, she was given the entire bottle - friend enjoyed the nachos - the pretzel was tasty, and fed a table of five - great suggestions from staff read more

Favorite German place in NYC! Great beer selection, good food (not a gourmet restaurant but solid simple fare), an owner who's often present looking after his business and just an awfully nice place to sit outside for a few pints! read more

DSK Brooklyn - Outdoor seating / beer garden - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Spacious beer garden, great for groups! We came on a Friday night in a group of six without reservations, and there were plenty of tables available. There is seating both indoors and outdoors. The Stiegl Grapefruit was delicious and so refreshing. For food, I recommend the KaseSpatzle ($16); so cheesy and satisfying, although a really small amount for the price. The brats were average. There are also some games available to share. Unfortunately, the space is super hot (we were all sweating the whole meal), so I'd recommend coming in cooler weather! read more

DSK Brooklyn - Pretzel - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is a HIDDEN GEM! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable about German beer, and the food is amazing. We love to sit outside on a nice day and drink the super large beers and eat the sausages. It's also close to the park, so afterwards you can walk around the area and enjoy the weather. It's a perfect location. read more

DSK Brooklyn - Beer - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Too bad Yelp does not allow people to give 0 stars. Today, I asked the hostess (Middle aged, gray hair, German maybe?) if I could see their menu. She said, "You can pull out your phone and scan this QR code." She pointed to a QR code on one of the tables. I said, " I don't have my phone." She said, " Oh well." I said, " You don't have menus?" She said "No, sorry" I said, " Oh, Ok. " She walked away from me, and I then walked out of the restaurant. This is not the first time they were extremely rude. Needless to say, at this point, I don't think they even want to be in business. read more

3.5 stars: average, standard spot with the usual suspects on the beer list and a larger selection of food items (pretzels, fries, sausages, etc). Lots of tables indoors and out so it shouldn't be a problem getting sat though the service can be a bit slow once you're seated. A good option if you're walking by and need somewhere to sit and chat over a drink or quick bite. read more

This place. Oh, my word. Adorable, it's so cute on the inside and works like something right out of Germany. There's ample seating and comfy couches and chairs in the middle of the room. Adorable checked curtains flanked the windows. I'm at my sons college alumni group here and we were probably 10 minutes. Everyone felt the same way about the tears - it was out of this world! I ordered a giant pretzel with cheese sauce cheese sauce was from Heaven. I had stuffed cheese brought worst on a pretzel bun and pico de Gallo and guacamole - out of this world. My son to the bratwurst with Fried avocado. It was so delicious! Great beer too! Can't wait to return! read more

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Excellent spot for beers and hanging out. Classic German food offerings. Very proactive service. Big outdoor setup. Very dog friendly.

Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Never actually been to a Place like this. I ordered a "Weihenstephaner Kristall" which was great. I also ordered the Vegan Chipotle dog with sauteed onions and red cabbage with fries, which was also very good. Lastly, the staff here were very nice. read more

DSK Brooklyn - Weihenstephaner Kristall - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Just going to start this off by saying I've never left a review, let alone a bad one, on Yelp ever. But DSK has to have the worst service in NY, maybe the world. I was a server for 15 years and my heart goes out to the waitstaff there. To them I say, find another place to work- you'll make more money and not run around like your hair is on fire. GORDON RAMSEY THIS PLACE NEEDS YOU! The server we had took our order: 4 beers, 4 sausages, 3 order of fries (typical beer garden order right?). Probably the hardest order to mess up. This place is a Beer Garden after all. But we waited..and waited.....and waited. An hour went by and we must have spoken to every member of the wait staff besides our server. Once we got ahold of her again she said that wasn't her section but also couldn't point us to our actual server. WTF? Then the owner came by, gesturing with his hands "8 minutes" using his fingers. He then delivered food to the newest table who had been there for all of 15 minutes! Come on y'all Finally he came back by with our order and said "food is on us" and apologized for the wait (1.5hrs). Great. But we looked at the itemized receipt today....charged for all the food PLUS KETCHUP AND MUSTARD! DSK, are you guys ok? read more

Beer is great! Food is TERRIBLE. This is the second time I've tried a brat here, look at this photo and you judge read more

DSK Brooklyn - The brats seriously underwhelm. Great beer and environment. Sauerkraut also is pretty weird - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was in the area late one summer night and this was the only place serving food late. I got a sausage and a pretzel which were pretty good. Service seemed a little bit slow but the night was winding down and I was by the bar. In the warm weather, outdoor seating was available. I was glad to find something to eat but I wonder if things would have been a bit different during the day when the place was in full swing. I'll be back to check... read more

DSK Brooklyn - Pretzel - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Schnitzel was flat and dry. Potatoes were good. Place was cute inside. Service was good. I was here on June 12, 2022. read more

DSK Brooklyn - Schnitzel was flat and dry. Potatoes were good. - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I've never dreamt about cheese and pretzels more. The pretzel is indeed, giant. It has the sprinkly sea salt on it so you know it's legit. But not only that, but it comes with those soft, shaved white cheese with some dill and other spices that make it irresistible. We finished the cheese, and sadly but not sadly still had some pretzel left over , which we dipped in the accompanying mustard. Honestly, they should bring the mustard first, let you finish half the pretzel, and then give you the cheese so you don't go crazy on the cheese and feel disappointed by a perfectly good mustard and pretzel. That cheese is so damn good. The outdoor seating consists of 2-3 large picnic tables, and 4-5 smaller side tables, but not sure about the heat lamp situation re: winter is coming. The beer is great, per my partner who loves German beers. But honestly the giant pretzel with cheese is where it's at read more

My friends and I went here on a late Saturday afternoon to play some board games. We had a great time. The beer was on point, the giant pretzel or "brezel" I ordered was pretty good, although I found the delicious add-on cheese to be extremely overpriced. It was an extra $5 for my already super-sized pretzel at $10. So yes, $15 all invested into some bread and cheese. I will say that without the cheese (or as they call it obazda) I'm not sure I would have been able to eat the entire pretzel. Also, cheese note: I expected some sort of dipping beer cheese, but it is more like a cream cheese based spread. My only REAL complaint was that I was disappointed with the owner's response to my request to close one of the windows closest to our table. It was one of those completely unrealistic spring days (March 30th) where the high probably peaked at 59 degrees, but by 5pm the temperature had significantly dropped and the breeze was gusting inside and freezing us all. Everyone remotely close to the completely open windows had their jackets and coats on. The overly positive souls who sat outside were now all huddled together under blankets. I'm not joking. The owner supplied them blankets. I approached the bartender first about closing the window and he said that it would probably not happen because the owner wanted it open. I thought that was pretty ridiculous, because the customer is always right, correct? So I thought surely, if I talk to the owner myself she would understand. The bartender wouldn't point her out, so I basically just guessed and approached her. Of course she was wearing a giant scarf lol. I asked nicely if we could please close the window, or even just half of the window, we're very cold, etc, etc. She just flat out said no, and that she thinks everyone wants the windows open. That people were enjoying the windows being open... as we both surveyed the bar filled with people with blankets and jackets on. It was like a Seinfeld episode or something. Eventually some other patron who was sitting directly in the window closed the damn thing himself and we silently applauded. OTHERWISE, great experience! I do plan on coming back, but I hope that they are more considerate of their guests in the future. read more

DSK Brooklyn - Brezel mit Obazda - German Near Me - Brooklyn, New York