Located outside of Ramstein AB, the restaurant is an authentic German restaurant with a touch of…read moreAmericanism. The interior is one of a traditional German village eating establishment, but being located close to an American base, it make concessions such a menu with pictures and English to make it easier to order. The "Stammtisch" (German for "regulars' table) is not a table, but a section of bar. Great traditional fare with accompanying beer or wine. I dined on the traditional schnitzel and it did not disappoint as it was accompanied by a great local beer. Keep room for dessert and some schnapps to help with the digestion. NOTE: it is a smallish establishment so you need to make reservations to dine, it is well worth the effort to make a reservation and dine. Guten appetite!

Almost worth the hassle flying to Europe just to eat here! Yelpers, you hit this one out of the…read moreatmosphere! Thank You! So take a butcher who know hows how to cook and how to respect the cut of meat, add a healthy dose of love of food and Bavarian/German cuisine, and you have a quaint little restaurant near Ramstein AFB/Landstuhl. If you are within driving distance, don't miss this gem! I had the "Garlic Marinaded Pork Ribeye" and selected the pan fried potatoes. OMG OMG OMG ... meat cut thin so two cuts served... the garlic was there front and center but NOT overpowering in any way. A bit of herbed butter, roasted garlic cloves that melt in your mouth, and these fantastically flavored potatoes that are just divine. All served with a generous side of a parsley and ?? Sour cream to die for. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Bring cash, no plastic. I wonder if I can get a free ticket change if I tell Delta I'm "dying"... they just don't need to know I'm dying to go back...

Highly recommend. This is the cutest little restaurant kinda tucked away - you may have to look,…read morebut it's there! My husband and I both ordered schnitzel - I got the peppercorn schnitzel (my husband's recommendation) and he got the schnitzel special. We both got the spatzle. The schnitzel was delicious. The peppercorn sauce on mine was amazing. My husband loved his as well. The spatzle was so great. I'm a big fan of fresh spatzle. The biggest bummer was that we weren't able to get dessert! The kitchen closed while we were eating dinner and we didn't know! So when we went to order dessert we were unable. That was def a real bummer. Despite that, we would definitely return!

Delicious. Get there on time…read more Prepare to wait. Limited seating. Friendly staff. Cold beer. I recommend the Pepperhoffesauce Schnitzel.

great views, cozy setting and decent food. I had the wild boar sausage (a little dry but good…read moreseasoning). The missus had the schnitzel with mushrooms and cleared her plate. They take credit card for orders more than €10.

We were recommended to check this out and it far exceeded our expectations. My son and I shared the…read moredry aged beef, roasted vegetables, and French fries. It was SO good! We also ordered creme brûlée and the apple strudel; both incredible. Very generous and patient waitstaff. Will definitely return!

American friendly with a more traditional german menu, and pizza of course! The server's English is…read morevery good. When we came the dining room was a little quiet. The decor is a little eclectic but nice. The food is an excellent value. The salad was simple but fresh. My wife had a noodle and pork meatball soup of the day that she loved. Everything is cooked to order and nice and hot. I had a schnitzel stuffed with ham and cheese. It was very nicely breaded, just a little on the side of dry, with gooey cheese and some prosciutto-like ham. The croquettes were straight forward and good. The server was conversational and checked in once after the food came out, which is highly unusual for anyone used to German service. He also brought my wife a complimentary piece of pumpkin cake. A solid place for a regular meal. Looks like it could easily accommodate a good sized group. Make the trip!

Went here 24 Oct 2015. Extremely nice staff and the lady there has perfect English. All the food…read moreseems to be homemade, nothing frozen and everything was made to order. I had the Gourmet Schnitzel stuffed with Camembert and Cranberries and it was very good. Also had and incredibly good Pumpkin soup and the Stammer Max. If you are new, or old, to the area and want really good homemade German food and don't speak German then this is a great place to go. They also deliver.

Excellent food and great experience. I visited the restaurant based off of past Yelp reviews, and I…read morewasn't disappointed. The food was so incredibly flavorful and the portions were good sized. Highly recommend.

I haven't had the opportunity to eat in the restaurant yet, having prioritized on the takeout. But…read morethey've made the takeout experience so wonderful! We've tried the schnitzel, the veggie balls, and the cordon bleu. All of it is just so good! The first time we ate there we mentioned that we wanted a bottle of wine and would just like them to recommend one. The manager was so friendly, he selected a bottle and told us all about it. We also mentioned I have a food allergy so when we came to pick up the food the manager walked us through all of the precautions they took to make sure the food was safe. It was so nice and reassuring! No issues! We've returned a few times and definitely will again. Highly recommend!

Very comfortable environment. We felt at home. Hosts speak English and are very responsive. The…read morerooms are spacious and clean. We would have stayed there for a month if there were rooms available! If you chose to stay here, know that you are within walking distance to downtown Landstuhl, the train station, hiking trails, grocery stores, and directly across the street from LRMC. Totally recommend!

Excellent food, they speak English really well. Across from LRMC, within walking distance. Love…read morethe Italian food and can't recommend it enough. They welcome everyone like family and treat kids really well. They also make great recommendations on wine.

Hotel review only- did not dine in restaurant. Excellent…read morecheck in process. Nice CLEAN room with small safe and fridge. Complementary bottle of water. Big TV, comfortable queen bed. Excellent blackout blinds. Plenty of storage. We thought it odd that the bathroom door is clear (see photo, door is closed). It wasn't the best as far as privacy or not waking others in the morning but not a big deal. Overall a perfect stay.

Hotel Rosenhof is our very favorite hotel, and we've stay there whenever we are in the…read moreRamstein/Landstudl area. They also had my favorite restaurant and menu but this last visit fell short. I believe they are still in the recovery stage from the impact on COVID and lack of staff. The owner/manager was up early in the morning doing everything and late at night, even being the waitress. She's a doll and everyone is extremely helpful. We will continue to stay there on our future trips and wish them a speedy recovery!

Great spot and maybe you wouldn't think that of a hotel restaurant. We had an amazing night of…read morelaughs drinks and dinner. Great schnitzel and breaks up the pilot routine of aircraft catered food.

Food is a mix of mostly German fare, most of which seemingly is prepared fresh. Service is…read moreexceptionally friendly. Bar is well stocked with beer and liquor. The food itself is very good, the only thing I didn't think was prepared fresh was the Apple strudel, but even that was still tasty.

Big Emma's is one of those places you walk into hungry and leave absolutely stuffed; in the best…read moreway. The portions are enormous, the menu is full of comfort‑food classics, and the atmosphere has that lively, slightly chaotic charm that makes it feel like a local staple. I went with a group, and everyone found something they loved. The schnitzel was crispy and well‑seasoned, and the burgers were surprisingly great for a place known for German‑style plates. Service was friendly and efficient even though the place was packed, which I really appreciated. If I had to nitpick, the wait times can get long during peak hours, and the sheer size of the portions can be a bit overwhelming if you're not prepared. But honestly, that's part of the Big Emma's experience; go hungry, go with friends, and expect leftovers. Overall, a fun, hearty spot that delivers exactly what it promises. I'd happily come back.

I've heard a lot of people going here especially to take visitors so we tried it out. While the…read morewaitstaff is pleasant and it has neat ambiance, the food was greatly overpriced for what it was. My son ordered a cheeseburger but we didn't realize it was the size of a layer cake. It felt like kind of like a joke; like a spectacle and you're supposed to be amazed. But it was actually disappointing and my son didn't enjoy it. The rest of us thought our meals lacked seasoning and it was overpriced. There are plenty of really good and reasonably priced German restaurants in the area but this isn't one of them.

Called last minute for dinner, spoke to the owner Harry. He said we could come in, but…read moretraditionally he asks customers to make reservations. The reason was fantastic, which is that he grills the steaks slow and low, some for five hours. He had some steaks in the works, so we could come in. Our group was five, including a child. We had three steaks. 1. Australian rump. 2. Australian rib eye. 3. Irish rib eye. Harry came over to the table about four times during our two hours there. He first introduced himself, then explained how he ended up in this business and where the steaks come from. He came over to check on how the meal was going. Just the absolute best steak dinner we / I have ever had. It cost a pretty penny, but I'm thrilled we did it. All three steaks prepared medium rare I would say. We had some starters, and only one side, which was sweet potato fries.

Chacarero Steakhouse delivers the kind of meal that makes you stop mid‑bite and say, "Okay... this…read moreis really good." From the moment you walk in, the warm lighting and relaxed atmosphere set the tone for a great night out, and the staff keeps that energy going with attentive, genuinely friendly service. The star of the show is absolutely the steak. Perfectly seasoned, beautifully grilled, and served exactly at the temperature requested; it's the kind of quality you usually only find at high‑end steakhouses. The sides are just as impressive: fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The chimichurri deserves its own shout‑out; it's bright, bold, and elevates everything it touches. Drinks are well‑crafted, portions are generous without being over the top, and the pacing of the meal feels thoughtful rather than rushed. It's the kind of place that works equally well for a date night, a celebration, or just treating yourself to a seriously good dinner. If you're anywhere near Kaiserslautern and craving a great steakhouse experience, Chacarero is absolutely worth the visit. I'd come back in a heartbeat.