This is a really good up north bar that's worth the stop. The food is super and the service is always friendly. Instead of going into Traverse City and paying $753 for a cocktail, come to this local joint and get some good food and drinks for a fair price. It's a good spot to watch a sporting event, too. Good vibe that feels very homey. read more

If you're looking for something out of the ordinary or to compare with Traverse City restaurants (as others have wisely noted), this is not your destination. If you're looking for a quick-no, I take that back (more on that in a minute), but large portion of food and a huge selection of beers and cheap cocktails (relatively speaking, compared to CA, $5 for a Guiness?...that's a deal, and $8 mixed drinks!) you can head here. I do have to give them the benefit of the doubt that the place seemed hugely understaffed, with an entire patio of probably nearly a dozen tables with only one server. But wait, she wasn't running the kitchen, so maybe they were understaffed back there? Anyway, while we were seated promptly and our beverages came out quickly, our food took a good 45 minutes. Really? Throw some chicken fingers in the fryer, some fries, some fish and chips? How hard is it? The place was busy, but not hopping. I don't know how it took that long but the only saving grace was that it was all hot and obviously hadn't been sitting at the pass under a heat lamp (or not) and freshly prepared, and the portions were HUGE. It was all tasty and in a this-is-salty-and-delicous-and-I-know-it's-not-good-for-me-but-I-want-to-keep-eating-it sort of way. Like really good fast food. Each of our dishes, the chicken fingers, the fish and chips, the fried chicken sandwich, were enough for two. Even if you're really hungry, any of these were probably a 1,000 calorie plus meal. I'm not here to give nutrition advice, but this was just an obscene amount of food for a single human being. Generous with the fries, generous with the protein. Again, the kind server who was scrambling just to keep up with clearing tables was obviously doing her best and was exceedingly apologetic about the wait time. So the two stars off are not for her, but for the average food quality and the lack of management as evidenced by the slow food service. If you're at your leisure, looking for some everyday American favorites with most of it probably coming off the back of a food service truck but still tasting pretty good, this is your spot. I would go back, but only when I know I have at least an hour, if not more, to dine and enjoy a beverage or two. read more

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I love this place. We visit it every time we are in the area. Just entering it puts me in a good mood. Order the steaks.

Always great food and attentive wait staff. Chef Brian is outstanding. Highly recommended!! read more

Wow wow wow. I can't say enough about this wonderful place. I had an hour to eat before my daughter's performance at Interlochen and took a chance on shoving dinner in here. I was seated outside in a beautiful patio and the blueberry vodka cocktail was fresh and sublime. I'm a fish and chips snob and oh boy was it perfect. My go to for a long time for summers to come! My server was so amazing too. read more

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Unfortunately, the Hofbrau nolonger has pizza or the buffet. They have been unable to update the web site do to an employee passing away. The beer selection is great and the Ruben sandwich was delicious. read more

Terrible service the waiter I had kept calling me buddy and messing with me. The food took forever to come out. They kept calling me and my friend bud(we're short and pushing 30). Just overall disrespectful asking if we need kid menus the bald waiter is and awful person and should be talked with accordingly...! read more

They don't take reservations and they said there were only 2 parties in front of us- waited 40 minutes for a table.We were finally seated and waited another 10 minutes for a server to greet us. Finally ordered and food took 1 hour to arrive. Totally unacceptable. Server came back after 45 minutes and said 5 more minutes on your food- was another 15 minutes. Food finally arrived and it was meh. Ordered the chicken cashew salad (it really takes 1 hour to make a salad????). I gave the place 2 stars because the manager (Jeremy) gave us a discount on the bill because the food took so long. read more

Oh dear! We can officially cross the cheese burger pizza off from our bucket list although it was never on our list to begin with. We were here in a large party and received many pizzas. Good for large groups, fun casual vibe - don't expect anything from the food other than, "I am feeling like a square of gelatin right now." Cheeseburger Pizza got mixed reviews anywhere from, "I think you guys would have liked it" to "Ronald mcdonald ground up in a pizza." I personally was too scared to try the cheeseburger pizza. Hawaiian is less busy than other pizzas but to overcompensate they added a fuckload of cheese. "homie dumped a bag of cheese on this thing." The cherry old fashion was solid, boozy, and overall the bar had a good variety. The salad was sub par - truck to table. Nice flower garden but very loud on side of county road if you are on the patio. Here here! The service is was friendly, great jokes and prompt. read more

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I ate here a TON over the years, it's not really German though but lots of new stuff on the menu all the time, very good selection of beers and drinks, they take pride in their food and you will NOT be hungry after leaving, great outdoor area too in the warm season read more

Service was Great Food was Great also have lost of different Beers and Special Vodka that was Very good Very Friendly Staff nice place in the middle of nowhere read more

So tonight I was too tired to make dinner. We decided to call in our order and pick up. Honestly, I just wanted to be in my pajamas. Ever fe k t that way on a Friday night after a long week? Jeremy told me the special was prime rib stroganoff. Yup...ordered 2. Hubby went and picked it up. It was fast...about 1/2 hour-45 minutes and we were enjoying our hot and very tasty dinner and hoffy bread. It was all a great experience. Jeremy was upbeat and kind, our food was ready quickly, and best of all, it tasted great! read more

Traditionally, in the summer, over the last 20 years, I look forward to eating at the restaurant countless times - usually at least fifteen times a summer. This summer, I arrived and was in TOTAL SHOCK that the most iconic item on the menu - the AMAZING onion rings - were removed due to the amount of time they took to cook in the fryer. My other go to item was the terrific pizza which was also removed from the menu. EVERYONE I talked to was missing the onion rings, for sure, and, many also missed the pizza. WE ARE BEGGING - PLEASE BRING THE ONION RINGS BACK. They were the best on the planet. Because of these items being removed, I visited less than half the amount of times this summer. Did I say we are BEGGING? PLEASE!! read more

The food is great and the portions are huge. Casual atmosphere. The stroganoff is fantastic and so is the French dip sandwich. Nick is a great server. read more

Don't go out of your way for this place. We drove from Traverse City instead of waiting for a table. Hofbrau definitely feels like a local dive. If you enjoy good, flavorful food that tastes original, move along. It has traverse city pricing on the menu and I'm convinced that the bbq sauce they used on my ribs was straight out of a bottle from Kroger. Food wasn't horrible, it just wasn't good either. Again, if you're traveling around the area, find another place, you'll be happy you did. read more

Don't use the website menu! The best part of the meal was the waitress who was very cheerful and efficient. We both ordered Cobb salads, which were enormous (see photo) and shared a personal size pizza. I chose the restaurant because the website menu linked to Yelp listed whitefish. That menu is outdated! The waitress said they have been unable to access the site to update it. The atmosphere is a nice "up North/sports bar vibe. Also don't let the name fool you - we couldn't find any German food on the menu! read more

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Break out your flannel and prepare for a restaurant with a working fireplace and homey ambiance. I knew when the pony tail having, flannel wearing, tie dye having older couple took their seat, we were in the right place. Very low key vibe with high quality food and service. Great selection of craft beer and excellent French onion soup. Not a giant menu but all the classics you could need- sandwiches, pasta, pizza, you get the gist. No wait at all on a Tuesday evening, lovely spot! read more

Hofbrau - French onion soup, Oberon and Mac n cheese w/ ham and bacon - American Near Me - Interlochen, Michigan

The food was great, especially on the chilly winter day we went. The menu is a bit limited and you sit at picnic style tables with benches. Our waiter was very nice and helpful with ordering. read more

Food was on point! Great service from Alyana. She was super attentive and personable. Her suggestions were spot on!

Great vibes here. Our server, Glenda AKA Julie, was the best !!!!! She loved the banter and made our drinks 10x better

We had some decent experiences in years past. We went there because our favorite restaurant in Interlochen was so crowded that we decided to go to Hofbrau. We were surprised to see it was not busy. We were shocked to see the prices had about doubled since our last visit. I almost ordered a hamburger for our Anniversary dinner, but got probably the most expensive fish & chips ever. Service was bad, my wife's salmon was salty. Then the bill had an added 3% charge! I guess because of the old pandemic. Do not expect to ever go back. read more

This place is amazing! Their outdoor patio was very relaxing while you're eating next to the garden. The have live music outside as well. The baked stuffed Italian sandwich was incredible! Might just be "the best sandwich on the planet" you just have to find out for yourself ;) read more

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This Place Makes Rhe Very Best Bavarian Sauerkraut Ive Ever Had In My life Time X X X read more

Food always consistent and served hot. Great on tap selection. Service is friendly and Gina always knows what we order and goes out of her way. read more

The worst dining experience I've had in a long time. The staff was pleasant but everything else was subpar and I'd advise staying FAR away from this stop. The place was fairly empty with only a few tables occupied outdoors but there was a lengthy wait every step of the way. It took them 20 minutes just to get our waters and 90 minutes before we got our food. The water was yellow and tasted like it should have been served out of a hose. The food was unseasoned and comparable to what'd you expect from a cafeteria. The entire experience was underwhelming and left us wishing we had driven the extra 15-20 minutes to Traverse City. read more

Hofbrau - The "water" - American Near Me - Interlochen, Michigan

I used to love this restaurant bit since covid and the menu changes. I no longer drive the 2 hours to have dinner. Please bring back the old menu!!!! Service is still wonderful, but the menu was disappointing. read more

Every time we camp at Interlochen State Park, we make it a point to stop in here. The first time it was for a quick drink and some motz sticks. They were great. The second time was just for a drink. This time, we saw they had a 'Brunch to Die for' so we had to check it out. Boy, they werent kidding! Three rooms of unlimited food at a decent price with coffee or soda included. In one room they had an omelette made to order station, belgian waffles, eggs, sausage and bacon, sausage gravy and biscuits and prime rib! The center room had an amazing cake and fresh fruit selection with chocolate covered strawberries. the third room was entree stuff, like lasagna, roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy in case you werent in the mood for breakfast! cant wait to go back next year! read more

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their staff is not overly friendly and the prices are expensive. the food is pretty decnet hut dont go on a busy day. it will take long.

Went for the throw back Thursday. Got the taco salad and the burrito. Both were abundant and delicious. We ate a lot and still brought home about 4 lbs of leftovers! Service was a bit slow, but sadly I think that may be the new normal for some places. read more

Food wasn't bad but not spectacular. My husband had a pizza, my son had the chicken quesadilla, and I had the Italian sub. It was typical bar food but the prices were $$$. I did like the feel of the restaurant and the fire outside as you were walking up. My husband had a Jazzzberry Mead that was delicious. I had a house Margarita. read more

Disappointed with the food, for a German-style restaurant in a town named after a city in the Swiss Alps there wasn't anything on the menu that would have matched the name or location. Portions were hearty though and they did do the beer and cocktail options justice to make up for the lack of traditional Germanic food. The staff work hard and do a good job, the atmosphere is excellent for the summer vacation crowd. read more

We stopped here on a Sunday on our way home from an up north weekend. We were disappointed to learn we were there about an hour before they opened and we're in our car discussing next steps when the owner came out and approached us. He graciously opened the bar early, chatted us up and covered our first round. The bar is rustic, clean and full of taps. Food was delicious and waitstaff was friendly. Definitely will be back again!! read more

What a great find! I was up in northern Michigan on a ski trip last weekend and a friend I was with who is originally from the area suggested Hofbrau for an after-slope dinner. It completely hit the spot. The beer list is pretty good and the drink prices are uber reasonable, but that may just be me being used to $8 beers in Chicago. I got a 24oz mug of Labatt's for $5. The menu was pretty diverse but had the backwoods restaurant staples: ribs, steak, fish, deep fried pickles (more on this later). I had the bacon and turkey sandwich which was pretty good. Could have had more turkey on it, but it was sufficient. A friend had the breaded and fried perch. I tried a piece and it was one of the best pieces of fish I've ever had. It was INCREDIBLY fresh and flaky. So about these pickles. They are nothing short of a flavor explosion waiting to burst in your mouth (hehehe). The pickle is wrapped in ham and cheese, then breaded and fried. Absolutely unreal, like a Pickle Cordon Bleu. My only complaint was that the non-smoking section was not quite non-smoking enough. It may just be me though, I'm used to no smoking in restaurants and bars all around. We didn't get to go back for Sunday brunch but the menu looked killer. read more

Hofbrau - American Near Me - Interlochen, Michigan

Great laughs and fun to be had here! The food and service is superb!!! The clientele has a great sense of humor! As do the employees!! They have billions of beers here too! If u cant find one u like, u don't like beer!! read more

Hofbrau - American Near Me - Interlochen, Michigan

Sadly, I must say that Hofbrau is one of the worst restaurants in terms of the food. The environment is fun in the front of the restaurant but we were sat along a side hall that smelled a bit funny and the windows were dirty with bugs. I did not let our atmosphere get me down because the reviews said that the food was great. No else to describe it but yuck. The picture attached with the side of blue cheese for out filet (btw steak was 3 oz not 6) speaks for itself. Who would serve that. I am a nacho lover and even the nachos, which I had as a meal, were unsatisfactory. Too much cheese (never thought I would ever say that) I really think that they used the complete brick of cheese. Nachos were topped with wilted lettuce and chopped, soggy tomato's. Guac needed salt and was mostly onion. Our meal was nearly $80 for 2 ladies and a child- overpriced and so badly executed! Before eating here, contrary to Yelp ratings, reconsider and try one of other good restaurants in the area. Cheaper and much, much better!!! read more

Hofbrau - Side of blue cheese that graced the plate of our filet - American Near Me - Interlochen, Michigan

Awesome food, awesome service. If you want a really good server ask for Ryan. 10/10 would definitely eat here again

Ate there last night and the pizza was excellent. Good service and sports on all the TVs.

Nice variety for Sunday brunch; the prime rib was tender and delicious after chef offered to cook it a bit more for me in omelette pan with au jus. Homemade mashed potatoes yummy, good cinnamon pecan rolls, and husband loved Belgian waffle. Only complaint was the iced tea. The Bloody Mary bar was replaced by an ice cream bar years ago; we did not even go to see it, we were so full. Nice homemade dessert selection that included fresh fruit. Very reasonable at $15 per person. Service acceptable. They also have 52 beers on tap. Sleepy town near the world-famous Interlochen music camp. read more

Hofbrau - Seriously..52 beers on tap. - American Near Me - Interlochen, Michigan

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Had a great meal while camping at Interlochen. I had the perch and my husband had the reuben sandwich. Fries were great, coleslaw was "meh"; drink selection was good. Service was excellent - glad the servers and hostess all had masks on. Will definitely return! read more

Received a buy one entree, get one entree free (limit $20.00) coupon via email. I went there with my husband for an anniversary dinner hoping to have an enjoyable evening. We ordered our food but neglected to inform the waiter of the coupon until our dinner arrived. We were then informed the coupon does not work for any item over $20.00. The problem is there is NOT any entrees under $20.00. They would not just take $20.00 off one of the meals. The waiter checked with the bartender but said they could only apply the coupon to our soup and salad. The food was good but I felt the coupon was false advertising and I will not go back. Bottom line... don't believe everything even if it's in writing. read more