VISITED FOR LUNCH AND LIKED IT ============================…read more My husband and I looked for a German restaurant for lunch on Friday, April 10, 2026 after searching for German restaurants with good reviews. It is definitely very rustic and the service may be very slow even when not busy, but the food was good.

I love this place! The decor is totally awesome, bringing you back to Germany's yesteryear. One…read moreof their specialties is their schweinhaxe (pork knuckle) served with a side of potatoes and sauerkraut. German food is, of course, heavy with carbs and meat -- and most of all, pair this massive piece of pork with beer...and you're absolutely in heaven! They have a fairly large selection of beer from Pils, Radler, Weizens... as well as my favorite COLABIER (Germans *LOVE* mixing cola with beer). They also have a fairly extensive wine list too -- including APFELWEIN (made out of apples) which is well-known in neighboring HESSE (Frankfurt) region... and lots of soft-drinks too (including, Germany's [and MY] favorite, apfelschorle)! There is definitely lots to eat here and lots to drink here at a reasonable price. I've only had schweinhaxe once and it was pretty darn good here. The pork skin was nice and crispy--reminiscent of Chinese-styled roasted pork, and the pork meat underneath was tender and juicy. Delish! Potatoes and sauerkraut are pretty much standard, like at any other German restaurant. This restaurant isn't unique--as there are many other Augustinerkellers all around Germany, but the one in Mainz, as I was told, was modeled after the famous one in Munich. When I return to Mainz again, if I ever do, I will have to come back here for their schweinhaxe. Just the thought of fried pork knuckle gives me a warm feeling in my tummy. :) And by the way, the waitstaff here speaks English. A lot of times, Germans don't speak very good English, but here--they speak it pretty well. So non-English speakers...you won't have a problem :)

Recommended by a local where we stay in his house --- nice warm June evening, Sunday so all tables…read moreoutside were reserved (tip reserve ahead). Great selection of local wines and small selection of great German beers. Alcohol is served as well. We started with Bruschetta which honestly was the best I have ever eaten. Fresh thick bread and toppings of tomato olive spread thick - so tasty. Wife and I usually split so we shared the schnitzel. This was a great choice as well - very flavorful and the cooked potato salad was amazing. Good friendly service that knew enough English to translate menu questions. We thought the bill at €33 was fair priced - the €€€ on the Yelp reviews led us to believe the prices would be a bit higher so we were pleased with the amount. This should be a stop for anyone in town !!!

Excellent food, servers spoke excellent English. Gorgeous atmosphere. So glad we came here!read more

It's probably not fair I did not like the food because we only ordered the Kaisermann…read more I've had from somewhere else and wanted to eat it again. I was elated to know they make them. However, it was a disappointment. The pancake part was not very light. It was just a pancake. At where j have had it before was more airy.. Ambience and service was good. Prove was too.

Nice pub atmosphere, salad with goat cheese if very good, so as the "cheese and music" and soft…read moreseasonal cheese. Th rump stake with roast potatoes and wild mushrooms were terrific. All in all really nice and cosy place seated inside or out (red blanket provided if cold)