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    Max Bratwurst und Bier

    4.3 (490 reviews)
    ModerateGerman, Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pork shank and schnitzel
    Austin K.

    The portions are still huge. My friend got the pork schnitzel with the creamy mushroom sauce, which was tasty but made the schnitzel soggy. I got the pork shank which came steaming but not as hot as it looked. It looks huge and still a good portion but most is bone. The spatzle was not bad and had more flavor than I expected. The homemade apple strudel wasn't bad either especially the apple pieces but the pastry itself was a little too thin and had an off putting texture to it.

    Matt S.

    This is my 2nd time here, the food is tasty and reasonable pricing...Got veal schnitzel with red cabbage, spaettzle and cucumber salad...Had the raspberry vanilla sundae for dessert....My only issue is the service we were here on a Saturday and the waiter never checked if we needed anything and impossible to get their attention or to get the check, I think they need to hire more staff there was 1 waitress covering the entire restaurant...

    Vanilla ice cream with hot raspberry sauce
    Louise F.

    I'm so glad I decided to try Max's Bratwurst und Bier after reading all the great Yelp reviews! When we arrived, the place was busy, and the indoor seating seemed a bit tight. But upon closer inspection, we noticed a covered, heated outdoor area in front and to the side of the restaurant. Despite it being a chilly November day in New York, we had a warm, cozy, and bright experience dining in the outer area of restaurant. With a German restaurant, beer is a given, but since I'm not a beer drinker, I opted for a Riesling. It was crisp, slightly sweet, and the perfect choice - I ended up having two during lunch. We started with a Bavarian-style pretzel, which came with a scoop of Obatzda (a creamy cheese spread), sliced red onions, and mustard. A bite of pretzel, red onion, Obatzda, and mustard made for the perfect combination. All entrees come with two sides, with a mix of typical and some not-so-typical German sides. My friend and I both chose the roasted potatoes with bacon, while she went with sauerkraut and I picked the creamy dill cucumber salad. The cucumbers were sliced extremely thin yet managed to remain crunchy . The dill sauce had a sweetness note that I thoroughly enjoyed. The roasted potatoes with bacon were roasted perfectly. For the main course, I chose pork schnitzel (two crispy fried pork cutlets topped with mushroom gravy) and a "wurst" platter with many sausage options for my friend. She asked the waiter, who's been with the restaurant for 10 years, to choose her sausages, and she loved them! I didn't have any of her lunch, but I did get all the leftovers, so I was able to enjoy the sausages the next day - they were delicious, snappy, and full of flavor. For dessert - I know, right? We were stuffed, but we couldn't resist. I went for something light and chose the Heisse Liebe - vanilla ice cream with hot raspberry sauce. It was refreshing and the perfect way to wrap up the meal. My friend, who lived in Germany for a year, called the apple strudel the best she's ever had - and I'm taking her word for it! The service was excellent, with friendly and attentive wait staff. As we left, we noticed additional beer barrel tables on the sidewalk with high wooden chairs, as well as a significant amount of picnic tables behind the outdoor enclosure - probably used during warmer weather. Parking is tricky, but if you have patience, you can find a spot. We got lucky and found one just a block away. Overall, a great experience, and I highly recommend it!

    Max Combo Platter
    Christian V.

    Authentic vibe and people, great spot to take the family or catch up with friends. Florian and Lilia are awesome, started us with a round of favorite brews - Radeberger pils and Hofbrau lager and also introduced us to a delicious Apple Strudel for dessert. Perfect with Hofbrau dunkel. They also have 1 and 2-liter boots for the extra thirsty! The Max Platter is amazing, choice of 4 brats and came loaded with extra goodies and topped with eggs!! Perfect as a huge breakfast platter for 4. Very lucky find, will be back for more!

    Kstritzer Schwarzbier
    Mike F.

    My boss took us here two nights in a row. I'm from Jacksonville, FL and if this place was in my neighbourhood, I'd be there at least once a week. Very casual place with great German meals and snacks and of course a very long list of German beers both on tap and in bottle or cans. I had the chicken schnitzel with cabbage and potatoes with a pretzel the first night and it was perfect. Nothing overly fancy and the chicken was very moist. I had a bratwurst the following night which was insanely large and delicious. This isn't a fancy overdone place, this is a casual neighbourhood hangout with everything you'd ever want in a casual German restaurant. I only wish it was in my neighbourhood. Hopefully the next time I'm in NY, we'll swing back in again.

    Laugenbrezel and Kartoffelpuffer
    Evangelia L.

    I came here on a Friday night with my family a while back, but realized I hadn't left a review for this place! Overall, a super experience. Family-friendly restaurant with delicious food that everyone will enjoy. The place does get packed so we had to wait a little to get a table, but we didn't mind. Totally worth the wait! The staff were so nice and accommodating. Authentic German food with cozy vibes. To start off, we ordered the Laugenbrezel (pretzel) and the Kartoffelpuffer (potato pancakes). We also got ourselves a beer. The pretzel was so warm and soft. I loved the cheese dip that came on the side. Potato pancakes were nice and crispy and came with tasty applesauce. I think the applesauce was also homemade. The beer portions are huge! Gotta say, I really enjoy the taste of German beer. Can easily be split with someone. For entrees, we ordered the pork schnitzel and chose to add the creamy mushroom sauce. The pork was nice and tender and cooked perfectly. Breading was crispy. The mushroom sauce also gave it a nice flavor. It came with a hearty amount of cabbage. Overall the food is very filling! Unfortunately we had no room for dessert haha! But we will definitely come back to try that. I'm curious for their apple strudel, which everyone raves about. Reasonably priced and I highly recommend :)

    Schnitzel BLT w/ fries and Chilibratwurst mit Kase & Rinderbratwurst plate w/ Mashed Potatoes & Mac n Cheese
    Max H.

    Pretty solid spot in Astoria that's worth stopping by if you're in the area. Beer is great and super affordable. I like the vibe of this place and the outdoor seating is great when the weather is nice. Staff is very nice and accommodating, I ordered the Schnitzel BLT but wanted chicken schnitzel instead of pork and they were happy to make the substitution. My partner ordered the Chili-Cheddar Brat and the Rinderbratwurst which were both very good.

    Outside
    Howard H.

    I'm not the biggest German food connoisseur but this place is pretty darn good. Located in a residential area of Astoria, it's more of a neighborhood spot than destination but that's part of it's charm. The beer selection here is pretty decent and the food fits it perfectly. The wife and I got the platter that had a bit of everything - sausages, schnitzel, potatoes and cabbage. Everything was tasty and the portion was massive. It was really meant for 3-4 people so we ended up taking most of it home. Prices are reasonable and the vibe is relaxed and friendly. It's a bit of a smaller establishment so when it gets busy, you're going to have to wait a bit. They do have outdoor seating so that helps. Definitely a nice biergarten to go and grab a bite and chill.

    Free Kolsh beer when you check in
    Danielle P.

    After choosing Dillinger's across the street over Max Bratwurst one time to many (those wings, IYKYK), I finally made it a point to enjoy the outdoor seating here on one of the first nice days this spring and am so, so happy that I did. We started off strong with a free check-in beer (thanks, Yelp!) a light and refreshing Gaffel Kolsch blonde ale. My go-to is usually a Radeberger or Hofbrau for German beers, but I liked this so much I stuck with it and ordered a larger version. The prices here are more than reasonable. I was shocked that we ate like kings and only owed $20 each plus tip at the end of our meal after having two beers each, a huge order of fries, a pretzel with cheese and an order of potato pancakes, which were perfectly crispy and so delicious. Service was prompt and friendly, even though we were seated kind of deep along the outside of the restaurant our server made sure we were well taken care of. As far as ambiance goes, this has to be one of the best outdoor seating options in the area. The string lights really make it feel magical at light, and we were well positioned to see the bright pink sky since we came around sunset. Would definitely recommend this spot for a date night, super romantic and fun!

    Menu
    Jae P.

    Visited on weekday evening. The space is pretty casual and trendy. Loved all the interior. Very well designed. They have both outdoor and indoor seating. At the time, they had windows and doors opened. There are plenty of street parking spaces and electric car charger stations. There aren't too many covered garage around this place. Public transit is a bit difficult but accessible. Foods were great! Pork jock was well cooked. Very tender and flavorful. It has a steep price, but for authentic German in the state, I think the price is reasonable for the quality. Similar to what I had over trip (sorry for natives) Good beer selections. I tried multiple. The servers are very good at checking on you. They won't really push. Overall, very pleasant visit. Pretty divey restaurant.

    Linda D.

    The food is still tasty! The service was friendly and knowledgeable and the ambiance was casual and laid back. It's a really nice place to enjoy lunch/dinner with your friends and family. The food was fresh and hot. There was a good portion to keep you full for the next two days.

    Two different kinds of mustard and ketchup
    Andie E.

    In a quiet neighborhood in Astoria, sits a surprisingly great German Restaurant! I have to say, the staff at Max Bratwurst Und Bier are among the friendliest I've ever encountered. Our group of 10 went to celebrate Oktoberfest, and we were ALL allowed the Yelp Check-in perk of a Free .2 Lt Beer (Gaffel Koelsch), which was pretty good! Service & hospitality were wonderful. Knowing this would be a heavy meal, we came hungry, and left super stuffed, with lots of leftovers. The portion sizes were enormous! Great for sharing. Below is our shared menu (shared by 5 ppl): -- Oktoberfest-Style Giant Pretzel w. cheese spread ($12): the pretzel was indeed giant; served with slices of raw onion and 2 different kinds of mustard. The cheese spread was fantastic and went well with the pretzel. (If you don't like cheese, you can also order just the pretzel, without the cheese spread for $9). This giant pretzel was served warm and was delicious. -- Potato Pancakes (3 large pcs/$9): these potato pancakes came with a side of apple sauce and sour cream. They were large and a feast for the eyes; however, we found them quite disappointing. They were nicely crispy but lacked seasoning; you couldn't really taste the potatoes. Surprisingly disappointing. -- Chicken Schnitzel ($19): came with your choice for 2 sides. We chose a double order of "German Mac n Cheese", aka Spaetzel, which was fantastic! The chicken schnitzel was nicely crispy but again, a little bland. Next time, we'd order this with the creamy mushroom sauce for an extra $3. I think the sauce would have made a world of difference. -- Max Combo Platter ($66): This was the highlight of our meal! This platter can easily feed 5-6 ppl, depending on whether or not you also order appetizers. 5 of us shared this platter and had plenty of leftovers to take home. This platter had a sampling of 9 different sausages/brats and your choice of either pork or chicken schnitzel; all served on top of a platter full of home fries, sauerkraut and red cabbage. There were even 2 fried eggs on top of one of the sausages. (See my photos of the platter). Fantastic platter and a must have if dining with a group. All the sausages & brats were distinctive and delicious! Needless to say, we had no room for dessert! Haha Big thanks to Max Bratwurst und Bier for a great experience. We shall be back!

    Prost!
    Chris A.

    Great little German restaurant in good ole' Astoria Queens! The food was really tasty and cooked to order. I tried the potato pancakes and Wurstplattte , a choice of two brats & two sides ( I selected the freshly made red cabbage and creamy cucumber salad). My co-diners had a hamburger and Schnitzel. They both enjoyed immensely ! The beers on tap are such a great variety. The Oktoberfest Märzen was the perfect compliment to my brats. There is outdoor seating as well, but we chose inside. The staff was friendly and even when it was really busy , they were very attentive. I can't wait to head back to try the Nurnberger brats : small pork sausages served over mashed potatoes & sauerkraut - I am sure I won't be disappointed! Prost!

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    2 years ago

    Best knockwurst I ever had and the service was great . It was a on a nice corner with open air doors on three sides

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    Their food is delicious! The service is great. the restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. They always have it decorated nicely too.

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    I went there at 615pm .was waiting for watter for 15 minutes . Got up and left nobody ce by to order .

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    All the sausages, sauerkraut, pickled veggies, and drinks are so good. The dishes are huge too.

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    Went here on a Saturday for a friend's birthday brunch, and it was such a great experience. When we…read morearrived, the hostess guided us to one of their private rooms downstairs, which was spacious enough to comfortably fit around 20-25 people--perfect for a group celebration. We had our own dedicated server, which made everything feel really seamless. They kept our drinks flowing the entire time, and it was a huge plus not having to flag anyone down. For food, I ordered the chicken sandwich and it was delicious. The coleslaw on it added great flavor (honestly, I just wish there was a bit more of it). It came with fries that were perfectly crispy--exactly how fries should be. Overall, I had a really enjoyable time. If I'm ever back in the neighborhood or if anyone asks me for a good brunch spot for groups, I'd definitely recommend this place.

    It was a perfect day for a weekday brunch outdoors, and though the sun was beaming on our faces…read moreuntil we couldn't open our eyes, the weather was a breath of fresh air. My partner started off with a bloody mary which he thoroughly enjoyed (and considered opting for a bottomless brunch option until i reminded him that he drove here). I got the lemon ricotta pancakes which was pleasantly sweet, without the drizzle being too overpowering. The fresh fruits complimented the fluffy stacks of pancakes and was perfect for a light meal. My partner on the other hand, was famished and ordered the steak and eggs which he happily devoured. Service was great, our server was very attentive and never had us wait. I would highly recommend coming here for brunch!

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