We went to celebrate my mother-in-law's 89th birthday. There were 7 of us. The Gasthaus has a very fun, authentic Bavarian vibe. An accordionist went from table to table playing classics like The Beer Barrel Polka and Edelweiss as well as some unexpected classic rock faves from the likes of Tom Petty, Queen and others. When they played happy birthday the entire restaurant sang along and enthusiastically chanted "Ziggy zaggy ziggy zaggy". It was a super fun time and my mother in law was happy. Most of us ordered one of the schnitzels. The portions are quite large. My wife and I split the jagerschnitzel. I don't really like to eat meat or fried foods, but there weren't a lot of other options. (Mob rule usually determines our restaurant choices when we go out with our in-laws). I felt it was kind of chewy and the mushroom sauce over salted and sadly lacking in actual mushrooms. That said, everyone else, including my wife, loved their food. My brother-in-law, raved about the roast beef with potatoes; however, he's not exactly a foodie. Bland, salty, overcooked foods are kind of his thing. My mother-in-law had the "pork knuckles". I don't know what exactly constitutes a pork knuckle, but the portion quite large. More like a pork leg, I'd say. She complained that it was way too much food, but somehow managed to put a pretty big dent in it, still saving enough for leftovers the next day. Fortunately, I was the only judgey food snob at our table and everyone else was more than happy with what they ordered. To drink, they had the usual German beers and wine. We ordered the Gluhwein, a spicy mulled red wine that is served hot. Very traditional and really good. I would definitely recommend it. If you want to experience fun, German night out, aren't concerned about your cardiovascular health and enjoy a hearty meat and potatoes type of meal, The Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter is worth a visit. read more

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Ambiance is amazing, food is fine... wait staff is fun and the accordion player knows how to have fun. We had a party of ten, celebrating a 90"th birthday, they helped us celebrate with fun music. They don't provide anything special for the birthday person. The food is in the expensive side for what you get, it's bland at best. They also have a significant credit card surcharge, well beyond a normal credit card surcharge, for any restaurant we've been to. Thankfully we came up with the cash to save that outrageous "tax". read more

Very cool German-style interior and hangout space. Tried the gegrillt walleye with double portion, hot pretzel with sweet mustard, rolls, rotkohl red cabbage, sauerkraut, spätzle, and the schweinshaxe pork knuckle. Service was very nice! Food was decent, just not as impressive as some other German spots I've been to. Still worth checking out for a fun time. read more

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This was a fun outing for me as I've never been to a German restaurant despite being of some German heritage. We had a group of 8. I ordered the cheese schnitzel...whatever it's actually called. It was rich and really delicious! I loved the potatoes that were pan fried but didnt love my spaetzle as it was the least of the shining stars for me. The host was really nice and interesting to talk to. We got to pick 2 songs on the accordion as well. It was a neat evening with friends! read more

Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter - German Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

We had so much fun! The food was wonderful, the staff were so friendly, and the accordion guy was so fun! A great experience and we will definitely be back read more

Cute ambiance. Staff were so friendly it felt like we were at grandmas for dinner. Food was delicious but that berry dessert was over the top amazing! Plenty of parking in their lot. Excited to go back for brunch with Santa in December! read more

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It's been awhile since I've been to Oktoberfest here. It was a very nice afternoon and not crowded. The beer and food were very good. read more

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Such a cute, sweet place! My husband is German and loved the food but go for the ambiance, too! We loved it and will be back!

The wait to get in was really long- not to be unexpected when we forgot a reservation. The service at the bar was really quick, and the bartender was so nice. The ambiance was nice, very "authentic" (not having been to that country I can't know for sure) The food was only okay. It took a longggg time to get there. My mashed potatoes were cold. My partners beef was tough. read more

We went for Mother's Day brunch and the service, food, and entertainment was excellent. We enjoyed the German atmosphere and dining experience for mother's day bunch it was a lot of fun. read more

It was....fine. It was our first time back since the new owners took over. We had the feeling of being rushed through the meal. We had a reservation which was good because the place was packed. (We had a group of 6). It's just everything felted pressured and hurried. The food was... ok. No one's were particularly hot. It was all... fine. We went for my birthday and the accordion player did play for me which was nice, but that was really the highlight of the evening. Not that great of service, not particularly amazing food. We were so excited to come back and it was.... Fine. Sadly I don't think we will be racing to return. Attached parking lot. Accessible entrance. read more

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I was so looking forward to a delicious German meal and was so disappointed. I had the roast beef and it was so dry it was hard to swallow without gravy. The service was great, she was very engaging and attentive. The restaurant itself is very German like. read more

There was a lot of promise for the German food but overall, the food was okay. The schnitzel was really good but the sptazel and potato dumplings were very bland. Would recommend trying something else. The service and ambiance were excellent however. Worth a visit but would try different food. read more

Overall, the vibe is good. Unfortunately, they just raised beer prices to $9 for a pint. It was $9.48 with tax for ONE beer!! That's crazy. The bartender completely ruins the experience. She is crabby and only friendly when trying to get tips. She creates a culture of fear. I witnessed a server scared to fill up her water cup. She also went back and forth with another server today. There's tension that the customers heard and saw. I wanted to give feedback to the owner but he was busy and said he didn't have 10 seconds for feedback. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch after seeing the country side. Lovely atmosphere, waitress was attentive and friendly. Food was wonderful. We had the chef lunch special of schnitzel topped with an egg with potato salad. The rostbratin with potato's looked so gravy,plentiful was great too. Lunch was a nice treat to have half the dish fir half the price. A glass of Beer complimented lunch. Loved the patio on a beautiful day, but e did stroll inside to take a peek. A great experience, great food and a great stop. Best wishes to our server, a future dental team menber! read more

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Good beer and food Beer is $8 for 1/2 L Our group had Schweineschnitzel $26, Sauerbraten $28, and Schweinshaxe $28. All were good and plenty of food. Server was Tanya. She was very nice and covered the table very well even though the place was very full. read more

Another wonderful experience at the Gasthaus celebrating my father in laws bday! The cherry on top was the accordion player...he was awesome! Thank you for making his bday soooo special and having such delish and authentic German fare. read more

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We meet our family here to celebrate our daughters birthday last night. It has been closed for some time and I think there are new owners. It was quite busy when we arrived luckily we had a reservation. We enjoyed the accordionist he played all sorts of music from christmas to childrens songs. Our grandsons loved the music thank you! The food wasnt as good as we have had in the past. We also felt rushed but we tried not to let is bother us. The server wasnt as attentive as usual. She never came back to see if the food was right and we had to ask for water and dessert. We did have a nice time. read more

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We came here for dinner and to celebrate our daughters birthday. We had a nice time. Just a bit disappointed in the food and service. It was ok but our waitress never came back to see if the food was ok, we had to ask for water, just seemed like we were being rushed out. It is not an inexpensive place so we wanted to enjoy our selves. We did really enjoy the accordionist he was get with our grandsons singing songs they knew. We did have a nice time. read more

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We ate there tonight and it was amazing on all levels. The food was delicious. The beef was tender. All the food was well paired and well described on the menu, which helped everyone in our party make decisions. The owner was our waiter for the night, helping out his staff. Jimmy was personable and perfectly conversational. He answered our questions and made great suggestions that left my friends very satisfied. He was jovial and really seems to love his job. The ambiance fits the theme well. It isn't tacky and the table clothes are made in Austria and well protected from damage as they are 100 years or so old. The place was busy but not loud. And the service didn't reflect that they were busy, which is nice because it shows they know good service. There are goats outside off the deck that you can say hi to, they all came and stared at us, staring at them. Highly recommend. read more

Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter - Jimmy, the owner, serving as our waiter to help out his team. - German Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

Great food and service, beer is great. Like a old fashison german resturant. And music is great.

If there was a sixth star, I would give it. I was there for lunch a couple of days ago on Friday with a group of about 20. I watched the staff handle complete douche bags like professionals while also maintaining nearly perfect decorum. Their kids were running around like hellions. They were yelling, screaming, disrupting our dining experience on the deck, and interrupting our friends who were sitting out in the front of the restaurant on picnic tables drinking beer. I overheard this group demand the waitress provide food service to them about a hundred yards away from the building near where our friends were sitting. When that was not an option, they demanded that they be given "to-go" food so they can carry it all over the property. Our server told this group they do not offer to-go food and that they can sit anywhere in the dining area, be served, and eat. We were sitting out by our friends, came up, asked the same questions to the same waitress, and got the same answers. No big deal. We sat down, got excellant food and service, and have no complaints at all. But, this group didn't like that because (and I'm serious) their kids must be allowed to run amuck across a couple of acre property outside of their supervision. If I was them, I'd be too embarrassed to admit to someone that I can't keep my kids under control while they eat! They then asked, and this is a very nice way to put it, to speak to a manager. The manager came up, and told them exactly the same thing. He explained that he is not going to require the staff to provide food service outside of the dining area, nor will he require the staff to bus, what seems to be, about an acre of property for their dishes and left-over food. As they were too consumed with belittling the staff to the manager, their kids kept disturbing us while the server continually had to babysit their children. After about 10 minutes of listening to their unreasonable demands and watching what was going on, the manager told them they may sit down at a table if they want. After telling them one last time that they may eat anywhere in their dining areas, he walked away. This group stood there in disbelief that the manager wouldn't modify the entire operation of the restaurant by sacrificing the quality of the food and atmosphere just for them. This group of people clearly has no idea how to act in public. If someone came to my house and treated me and my visitors the way this group treated the restaurant staff and their guests, I would have called the cops. The sauerbraten and Keller beer was excellent as well. But, that's no surprise. If a restaurant staff cares enough to protect each other and the place they work, they obviously care a lot about the quality of the food they produce. read more

Terrible experience. Went to have lunch with my family and another family. They wouldn't allow us to eat in the picnic table area off the formally outdoor eating area where our little kids could run around. Asked for food to go and they said that wasn't an option. "The food wouldn't taste good by the time we got home." Chose to leave and not eat there. Very unimpressed with management. Will not go there and wouldn't recommend to anyone. read more

Great food and fun experience!! This restaurant came highly recommend and lived up to the hype! The schnitzel was delicious! Several tables came to celebrate each other and Rick made it a special night for everyone. read more

Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter - Great food and Rick was very entertaining and personable!! - German Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

Amazing food, beer and service!! We found this place by happy accident and so glad we did. The ambience of this place was incredible. Loved all the decor. Our waitress was very kind, knowledgeable, patient, polite, helpful and all around the perfect waitress. Thank you Shannon for a wonderful experience read more

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Oh my gosh! What a wonderful surprise!!! Our kids brought us here after they enjoyed a rehearsal dinner just last weekend. Everything was delicious and the service great. The ambiance is fun and authentic!. We had chicken schnitzel with the hunters mushroom sauce and cheese spaetzle. Lindy was a wonderful server. We loved the Black Forest Cake!!! read more

Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter - Black Forest cake! Yummy! - German Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

Great food. Recommend the Schwinehaxen. Great authentic German atmosphere. About a dozen German beers on tap. Service was good. read more

Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter - schwinehaxen with warm potato salad and fried potatoes. - German Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

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This is a place I visit if I want some German good that is not too far. I took my German family there when they visited. Excellent place to relax outside of the noise. read more

Great ambience. The food is good. I can see how it can get very busy on the weekends though, so come early if you don't have reservations. Great outdoor seating in the summertime. Good food portions. Order a few items and eat family styles. Try the chocolate forest cake dessert, it's very yummy! Afterward, it's a short driving distance from downtown Stillwater. There are trails there where you can walk off the calories. read more

Loved our experience and the food. Service was great. Seems back in great stride! Nice to be able to come back here for Saturday night dinner during recent trip to mom's place (right nearby). Dad jokes and festive music added to our night. read more

Authentic, genuine, wonderful food! Always a great experience and truly enjoyable. Look forward to visiting during Octoberfest!

So happy that they are back open. I'd say there isn't a more picturesque place around to have a beer in the summer. We love to take bike rides and stop there since it is just off the Browns Creek trail. Food is good and fairly traditional German. We tend to go for the ambience and stay for the great beer selection. A giant pretzel is a winner too. read more

The ambiance was so authentic I felt like I was in Germany! The food is delicious! We tried the wurst sampler and it was large enough it could be someone's meal! The sauerkraut was perfect! Not too sour and I liked the caramelization on the wurst. The Spaetzle was the best I have had outside of Germany and my mom's. We went for lunch and it was awesome to have the option to get half dinner plate with one side for lunch. The Brussel sprout side salad before we got our meal was delicious. You'll get a bread basket before your meal comes and the rolls were fresh and not something you'll get everywhere. My pork schnitzel almost covered the entire plate! It came with a pepper gravy and it was just the right amount, my schnitzel was not swimming in gravy. The fried potatoes come with bacon and onions and were the perfect thickness, not too thick and not too thin. I typically don't like hot red cabbage, but it had the perfect blend of spices and I would order it again. I would definitely make the trip to this restaurant again. I heard their fish fry during Lent is pretty good read more

Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter - Zigeunerschnitzel with Spatzel and fried potatoes - German Near Me - Stillwater, Minnesota

This is the place to go for an authentic German dining experience in Minnesota. We tried the Wurstprobern for an appetizer and a beer and a holiday cocktail to drink. I had the rahmschnitzel for an entree and my girlfriend had the rostbraten. The plates were hot and came out quick. The portion sizes are huge, so be ready to eat! And for those who enjoy playing cribbage, they host cribbage tournaments downstairs on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm which I attend when I can. The bartender, Pete, is awesome and great to talk with. I will definitely be back and bring my family with me! read more

Horrible non-authentic food and ambiance. I always try German restaurants whenever I visit a new area. This is by far the worst one I've been to out of all I've been to. The inside was dirty and didn't have that German feel most folks expect. Flies everywhere because they leave the windows open for beer going outside. The bland dinner salad was sliced cucumbers in a watery mayonnaise. Dinner rolls we're pre-frozen. Waitress was inattentive and hard to get to come by. I ordered the schweinshaxe which was horrendous. The skin, which is supposed to be about as crispy as a pork rind, was so soft and fatty. I took all the skin off (I could have rolled it around a pencil tightly 20 times no problem) and was left with little edible meat. I had maybe 3 bites before just eating my sides and giving up. My wife's schnitzel was good, so an extra star for that. I would not recommend this place to anybody. Might be a decent spot for a loud drinking crowd, but if you're looking for a nice authentic German meal, or a good meal in general, go elsewhere. read more

A group of four adults came to celebrate a birthday on a busy Sunday night! The food and the service were fantastic! We were very impressed and will definitely return. Thank you for a great meal out. read more

So glad it's still Open!need new menu items. Such a fun environment though! Servers are awesome read more

I was there on SEPTEMBER 9th, 2023. This hidden gem in the woods is unforgettable and a place I am planning to go visit again soon! I think I'm a reliable, reputable reviewer of German food and culture due to my authentic German heritage. You see, my heritage is German and Austrian. My parents grew up Sheboygan Falls and Plymouth, Wisconsin, where many people with German roots lived and still reside. Both of my grandmothers made sauerkraut, German-style potatoes & other German foods; my grandfathers would grill the brats. One of my grandfathers was a farmer, sang in a barbershop choir (German style), played the accordion, sax, banjo, organ, guitar & drums and played in a polka band. He even made his own dandelion wine and honey. I've been to many events featuring bands where polka music was played. My German relatives have had many parties and events featuring German foods and sausages following recipes passed down from generations of people who migrated to America from Germany in the mid 1800's and early 1900's. I've been to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, at the Hofbrauhouse. My boyfriend planned this night out for my parents, sister & her husband. I thought, "Noooo, not another German restaurant that botches German food. I have not had a good experience at restaurants that claim to serve German-style food the last few years, until now!" We all were pleasantly surprised with the excellent HOT food, service, music and atmosphere. We had reservations, which you should do, and were seated promptly. Our server, Tonya, was experienced and knowledgable about the food. Tonya, you are a rockstar! We were served our drinks and food in a timely fashion, as was everyone else around us! I was watching! It's refreshing when servers bring the food when it's hot off the grill, which is what they did. I typically don't eat sausages anymore, but that night I got the knockwurst, which is red and similar to a polish sausage, and the weisswurst which is white and made with veal. The sausages were not greasy or fatty and were perfectly seasoned. The sauerkraut was also very good. I wish it had caraway seeds, but that's okay because it was not bland and was delicately seasoned. The Wallaye cakes and the grapefruit RADLER were a hit with everyone at the table - even the non-beer drinkers. My mom ordered the kartoffelpuffer, fried potatoe pancakes with apple cream, a dish her mother made. YUM! They were crispy like hash browns. She loved it. We all sampled that and really liked that! The menu says applesauce but it's really served with apple cream! My bf had the porkknucklef which was perfectly done and I added a picture of it in my review. My brother-in-law ordered the sauerbraten, roast beef topped with red wine and vinegar. It was tender. A highlight of the evening was Mike Opitz, the accordian player, whom is in a couple of pics in my review. He played and sang about 5 or 6 tunes for us. He played some familiar polka tunes that I remember being played at weddings and other events with polka bands back in Wisconsin. My favorite genre of music is 70's and 80's rock, but I still can recognize specific polka tunes that I have not heard in 30 years. My parents are both 79 and danced to a tune by Mike Opitz! He was playing with an accordion that is made in Germany! He's an amazing musician. We briefly met the new owner who is absolutely wonderful and hard-working. It's obvious he loves what he's doing! We are planning to go there soon to sample more food. We'd also like to go there and enjoy a beer in their outdoor Biergarten with live music on Sundays. read more

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We always like to take a drive somewhere in the fall when the leaves are turning. We recently took a drive to the Stillwater area on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. One of my favorite places to go in the Stillwater area is the Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter restaurant. We have always had wonderful food there. And this Sunday we were again pleased with the food the wait staff and the friendly atmosphere that's always present at this restaurant. Fall is always a wonderful time Do you have a good German food. If you have never been to this restaurant put it on your to do list. You'll be pleased you tried it. read more

It was a nice hidden German restaurant in Stillwater Minnesota, the food was decent. I pretty much order the same food every German restaurant just so to see if there's anything different! They have live music playing as well. Pictures would tell it all :) will definitely go back again ! read more

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