We had the good fortune to be passing Edelweiss again today... incredibly delicious food served amazingly fast. Stopping here whenever possible has continued to work out fabulously. read more

Edelweiss Restaurant - A placemat and one from their fine selection of imported beer - German Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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Edelweiss was excellent! Quaint & authentic German restaurant. Upon entry, I was greeted by the polka being played by a live accordion player entertaining for the evening . I had a lentil soup as a starter. For my entree, I had the Jagerschnitzel, which was topped with a mushroom & onion gravy & was perfectly prepared. Dinner was served family style with spaetzle, sauerkraut, red cabbage & green beans. My service was splendid & my server's accent suggested a Bavarian heritage. The Black Forest cake & coffee made for a fantastic finish. Highly recommend if you're in or around Staunton, Virginia. read more

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Edelweiss lived up to my (very high) expectations! I had been wanting to check them out for several years and finally made the trek out to Staunton recently. We were seated downstairs in the cabin tucked into a corner. Our server was prompt, friendly, and helpful with recommendations. I ordered the wienerschnitzel, which came with spaetzle, green beans, and two types of cabbage. I'm not sure what the juice was on the side of the plate, but it complemented the dish well. I managed to finish my whole schnitzel, which was pretty wild. It was soo good. We also ordered strawberry rhubarb cake for dessert. It was pretty good but I'd be more interested in their black forest cake next visit. Not to mention, they sell birch beer here! Such a fun, unexpected, and deeply nostalgic delight. I overheard them talking about turning the gazebo into a gingerbread house for the holidays, and I hope they do. That'd be super cute. read more

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Very authentic dishes and prices were wonderful! Service was excellent... Besides Germany the best food I've had! read more

Proper German gasthause style restaurant. Great schnitzel and bread, the cabbage was tip top, good German Beer. Service was great and fast, with a quick kitchen. The stroganoff was super. Excellent speatzle. Would recommend. read more

Really good German fare. Dog-friendly outdoor seating. Had the sampler platter just to test everything out. The schnitzels are quite good, and the sauerbraten was outstanding. Great and abundant side dishes. Good German beer selection in a variety of sizes, so you don't have to feel overwhelmed. Service was quick and friendly. The atmosphere inside the restaurant gives a nice, cozy, Bavarian hunting lodge vibe, heavy on the bier steins. read more

Ok totally not a planned place but very German vibe. From steins for sale to a band playing German polkas and folk songs. The food is meat and gravy and cabbage. We got the German sampler plate. Most of it was great. The cabbage was both purple and white and tasted as you would expect it to taste. No real surprises in flavor profile. The meat dishes were a different thing. From schnitzel to other things I can't pronounce or spell they had their own heartiness and gravy. The food was again hearty and what you expect when you see it. The meat was tender and the gravy was thick. Good stuff. The real prize was the Black Forest cake. The chocolate cake was light and fluffy and the frosting delicate and flavorful the strip of cherry sauce was tart and perfect. Amazing. Service was awesome as well. You should stop here and eat you wont regret the experience read more

Always a great meal. We stop in Staunton on every trip up to Maryland. We have a great parking spot for our RV in nearby Middlebrook and make sure we enjoy an early dinner at Edelweiss before heading out to the farm. Nice people, great service and the food is wonderful. When we lucky to be traveling on an evening that has music, all the better! read more

Come hungry and order 1 of everything. The hostesses are so helpful and kind. We sat on the porch with our 2 schnauzer. Very fun and quaint location. read more

Edelweiss Restaurant - Oh my Gosh!!! What a hidden gem!! - German Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

Love this hidden gem, if you are looking for for authentic German cuisine this place hits the mark, its quaint, warm, and the food was delicious. We are looking forward to returning to this restaurant again! read more

Although restaurant was busy we were seated immediately. Our server took our drinks and food order and I think we got our food order in less than 10 minutes. Everything was piping hot and perfectly prepared. Restaurant was lavishly decorated for Christmas. Band with William Hayes, one of the best accordion players in the area was cooking! Unfortunately we were seated behind the band so I couldn't watch them. We enjoyed our meal so much we are returning next week to treat friends. read more

Edelweiss Restaurant - Sausage plate Bratwurst Weisswurst - German Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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Food was excellent and authentic tasting. We ordered 2 Schnitzel plates and came with sides and bread. One of my all time favorites, ambience, flavors and friendly staff were all amazing! I will always stop here when I'm in the area read more

Edelweiss Restaurant - Schnitzel - German Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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This is one of my favorite spots and I almost always choose to go here for my Birthday! Last night was no exception. We took the family and had such a great time. I chose the German Sampler which is 5 different samples of their scrumptious dishes. Then Jagerschnitzel and Weinerschniztel for others. Bread and Rice puddings are so delicious too. Family style dining with the sides. Not as big on the cabbage, but the spaetzle is authentic and awesome!! Such a cute log cabin makes you feel like you are in the Black Forest! Service is friendly and attentive. Highly encourage visiting them! read more

Edelweiss Restaurant - Jacgerschnitzel - German Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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Great German restaurant, sampler platter was amazing, Our waitress , Teresa was attentive and very pleasant. Will definitely return when in the area again read more

Food quality was pretty good in general, but the sides they give you family style were overcooked and listless. That is especially bad for kugel. The entrees were generally well received. The sauce for the paprika chicken was blandy and it had separated. Still OK. The dish had no spice beyond the sauce. Beer was good. Place was fun. I'd go back and try something else. read more

Dining at Edelweiss Restaurant in Staunton is more than just a meal--it's an emotional experience. I came in hoping for good German food, but what I got was something that transported me straight back to my grandmother's kitchen, only dare I say, maybe even a little better. This is authentic, soul-satisfying cuisine prepared with true expertise. From the moment my plate arrived, I knew I was in for a treat. The Wiener Schnitzel was perfectly crisp, tender, and seasoned flawlessly. The combination of side dishes was nothing short of a German feast: the German potato salad was warm and tangy, the red cabbage had that perfect balance of sweetness, and the sauerkraut was bright and flavorful. And the spaetzle? Pillowy perfection. Every single component on the plate tasted homemade and handled with immense care. After such a robust main course, I was delighted that the dessert maintained the same incredible standard. The slice of Black Forest cake was rich, moist, and wonderfully layered, and the cheesecake was creamy and decadent. Not only was the food unbelievably delicious, but the portion sizes were generous--a rarity these days. Honestly, I felt a pang of guilt paying the bill because the sheer quality and quantity I received felt like it should have cost far more. If you are looking for authentic, home-cooked German cuisine that honors tradition while delivering exceptional flavor, you must visit Edelweiss. It deserves every single one of its five stars. Go! You won't regret it. read more

Authentic Sauerbraten with sides. Remind me of my Grandma's cooking. Spatzel, red cabbage, cabbage with sweet/sour preparation, green beans with bacon. All was great and had a fresh roll and butter. Top it off with a German Pilsner! read more

Exceptional, authentic German food, cooked by Ingrid, exceptional great German born Chef!

I love this place. I grew up in Chicago with a heavy polish/German influence in food and The food is amazing reminding me of my childhood. Portions are generous and served so they can be easily shared. The deserts are amazing and the service is great. Occasionally they have some live polka music which is actually fun. read more

Wow!!! This place exceeded my expectations!!! Charming atmosphere, great , authentic German food. Fantastic deserts! My son had some wursts, I had Jagerschnitzel with a nice mushroom gravy on top, and my husband had some sliced meat. All the sauerkraut was awesome and the slightly spiced red cabbage was very yummy and authentic! The place is NOT cheap, but is SO worth it. The Authentic Black Forest Cake my son had, was inhaled, my husband's Apfel cake was authentic, and my German-style rice pudding was delicious and authentic! They elevated the pudding with a tasty meringue on top! They even had a 3 piece little polka band there playing music, the night we were there!!! What an experience! We will definitely come here again when passing through the Staunton area!!! Great service, too!!! Well done!!!! Danke!!!! read more

Der Sauerbraten und das Jägerschnitzel sind wunderbar. Die Portionen sind reichlich. Sie werden nicht hungrig gehen. Sie haben auch eine großartige Auswahl an Bieren. Es ist toll, so viele richtige Biere aus dem Hinterland zu sehen. Nichts von diesem amerikanischen Unsinn. Sie müssen wirklich hier anhalten, wenn Sie in der Gegend sind. Es ist ein absolut fantastisches Erlebnis. Bitte verzeihen Sie mein rudimentäres Deutsch. Meine Urgroßmutter aus Stuttgart hat ihr Bestes getan, um mir zu helfen, ein besserer deutschsprachiger Sprecher und Schreiber zu sein. read more

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So you get off this exit not expecting to transport yourself to Germany. We were just looking for someplace to get a decent meal on the way home, but we were transported to Germany from the music to the environment to the food and a very good German beer list at least according to my brother-in-law Order entrée and it comes with all these wonderful sides. They are served family style. We did not get to take dessert because we had too much food and maybe we ordered potato pancakes appetizers that were also very good if you're looking for a road trip this could be a fun short trip. read more

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We are regulars here, well as regular as we can be given that we live an hour and a half away... But every opportunity we can, we dine here. Whether camping in the area, Cabin trips to the mountains, etc. will go out of our way if need be, because the food is that good. We began dining here several years ago, and our first visit was a wonderful surprise - such authenticity, delightful food, lovely service, and a cozy, truly German atmosphere - all in one lovely place. We've tried many things on the menu over the years, my husband still favors the goulash and gets it every time, even if to go so that he can try something different! The homemade Kaiser rolls are exceptional, the homemade Green Godess salad dressing can be purchased in a bottle as well, and they give it to you in a cool German beer bottle. Really everything on the menu was good, we've had the schnitzel, we've had the beef tips, I've had the fish, paprika, chicken, spinach pie... I can't find fault in anything, and it always makes choosing a bit of a dilemma! Nothing has changed here and that's the best part about it. The staff has been the same staff for years, the menu is the same and we love that, it's a tradition that we can rely on time after time and we haven't had a single visit over the years that hasn't been wonderful. read more

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Review all the other negative reviews... food was bad and the service was not any better

Found this place on accident on google maps on a road trip. Being of german decent and having lived there, I never pass up an opportunity to try a new place. The portions are massive. They give you basically two schnitzels for a single dinner order. They also do family style sides which was neat. Great atmosphere with option for outdoor seating. Looks like it could be tight when they are busy (didn't seem too big inside), but our waiter was attentive and helpful. Would stop here again for sure. read more

Edelweiss Restaurant - Wiener Schnitzel - German Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

Amazing, we were traveling and decided to try this restaurant. What a great experience, it was Octoberfest complete with Oompa band. Food as well as service was fantastic. read more

Food is subtle and not overly rich, which I do like. But it did come off a little flat especially the Rahmschnitzel. The Jagersnitzel was really good though. As was the Sauerkraut, red cabbage and pretzels. The Black Forest cake was super bland,maybe I'll try the Strawberry Rhubarb next time. But overall the food was good and we'll come back to try more. Staff was very friendly and food was out fast! read more

Great friendly service, cute interior decor, mediocre food. Don't go unless you are a big fan of authentic German food ( ie boiled tasteless cabbage or boiled green beans), meats swimming in excessive quantity of too-much-flour based sauce. I guess I had wrong expectation when I was craving for nostalgic taste of grilled Bavarian sausage that we used to enjoy at the market in Munich but this one was .... Yes, boiled. So it was ok for a hungry person but didn't resemble our multiple Bavarian experiences in Germany and Austria. The location is very convenient though if you are looking for a lunch stop nearby the interstate and don't want spending time driving into downtown Staunton. Definitely a better choice than any of the fast food joints nearby . In a warmer weather sit outside, the setting is very pretty and peaceful read more

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If you want authentic German cooking,friendly and efficient service, atmosphere that makes you feel like you are in a Bavarian cabin, then this is your place The before and after pictures should say it all read more

Edelweiss Restaurant - Sample platter and the Schweinebraten Jacgerschnitzel Wiener Schnitzel Jacgerschnitzel - German Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

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A wonderful addition to the variety of restaurants in the Lexington area-Staunton area. The menu is extensive and everything is gut! Well prepared German entrees and side dishes with a nice bier and wine list. Pleasant service. $$$ read more

The food, service , and atmosphere are all wonderful. We have eaten both lunch and dinner at Edelweiss and will return again,

Amazing German food. Great service and German beer selections. Great ambiance; feels like you're in Germany. Be back for sure.

I stopped by just driving through the area and was pleasantly surprised with a live band that plays every Sunday, the nicest staff and delicious food. Would definitely stop by again read more

Edelweiss Restaurant - Fried cod meal - German Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

This was not just a meal this is an experience!! I literally felt like I was in countryside Germany.. this food was not only tasty, but you can taste the love that was put into it . I almost rolled out the door. Staff was very sweet and accommodating.. I'm very picky when it comes to where I eat. Most of my ratings on Yelp or Huy because I do a lot of research.. and I promise you this is one of my absolute highest ratings. read more

Edelweiss Restaurant - Ham hock, special! - German Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

I have driven by this place about a 1000 times and am so glad I finally had the opportunity to stop by there! They have outside dining so if you are traveling with dogs, no problem! My mum and I split the German Sampler and still had enough for two more meals! I love that with any entree you order you get two types of cabbage, spatzle and green beans. I am also a big fan of the German smoked beer which I rarely can find but they had it! The sampler had: Sauerbraten, Goulash, Wiener Schnitzel, Rahmschnitzel, and Jägerschnitzel. The standouts were the Goulash, pork tips in a Hungarian paprika sauce and the Saurbraten, beef roast marinated and served with a sweet and sour gravy. Our server was so personable and the food came out super fast. Really a fantastic quick stop for a delicious meal as we traversed VA along 81. read more

On our way with three hours to go I found this Restaurant on Yelp and it didn't disappoint, the setting was like a German cabin. The food was very good and even tried their Black Forest cake .. Thank you read more

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I'll have to give this place a 3 when I would like to give it a 2. Giving it a three because the strawberry rhubarb pie was delicious. Otherwise we were not a fan of the food it was definitely subpar and it did not help that the host was moody. read more

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This place was amazing. It had been 20 years since I had been here. I'm not sure if yelp was even a thing at the time and it was awesome. I got the five entrée sampler platter. You won't be disappointed. There was even live German music playing the schnitzel was great, but I believe the rouladin was the absolute winner. The gravy and sauce with each of the entrées was exceptional. I should've saved a roll to sop up what was left. I'll be stopping here every single time I'm traveling 81 read more

Great Food! Totally authentic! Haven't had German food that tasted this good since my Austrian Grandmother died. Fast and friendly service. Nice sized lunch portions for a good price. Looks like a quintessential Bavarian Gaust Haus. Absolutely recommend! read more

We road trip a lot and always love finding new and interesting dining experiences. Eidelweiss showed up in our feed. We made plans for a Stop, and are so excited that we did! Pulling into the. Parking lot, I had a few doubts. It didn't look sketch, but it didn't look particularly German or inviting. Once we got in the atmosphere was freaking amazing. The service was outstanding. Food was authentic. German cuisine, comfort food and the portions were extremely generous. they had a lot of regulars who knew their way around the restaurant apparently and it was obvious we weren't regular, so they took extra care of us and explained things fully. Interestingly, there was an accordion player who played German folk songs, one after the other. He had three different accordions, and played each of them. His wife, I found out, accompanied him with a guitar. I hope to pass that way again and if I do, I will make sure that I'm hungrier even than my first visit because this was even awesome! read more

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