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    Metzger's German Restaurant

    4.2 (406 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pork Schnitzel with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes and gravy and rye bread.
    Michael R.

    A locally owned, Ann Arbor favorite for really good German cuisine. We enjoy the vibrant, friendly atmosphere, friendly staff and of course the diverse menu options. On this visit I had the Pork Schnitzel with mushroom sauce. 2 generous pork cutlets, perfectly fried, tender and flavorful. As an entree it comes with two sides, so I chose mashed potatoes and gravy and a side salad. My wife had the Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad; fresh mixed greens, Gorgonzola cheese, toasted slivered almonds michigan dried cherries and sweet red onions. For protein she add the chargrilled steak which was prepared perfectly. Tender, juicy and very flavorful. Food is consistent, always prepared well, and the staff is always attentive. Definitely worth adding to your list of options.

    Sauerbraten, Schnitzel

    I was finally able to check out the Metzger's restaurant in Ann Arbor, claiming authentic German food. Well, I am German, born and raised. In short: this visit was terrible. We ordered 2 main courses (Sauerbraten and Schnitzel) accompanied by red cabbage, Sauerkraut, potato pancakes, 2 beer. The food was not tasty, it wasn't prepared fresh red cabbage and sauerkraut came out of a jar, the Spätzle had no flavor, the potato pancake were made out of what tasted like instant potato mash fried up in a pan. Never seen anything like that in Germany. Ever. The food was outrageously expensive. A simple Leberkässemmel (sandwich) was roughly $16. The waitress is not enjoying her job, besides the fact that was wasn't very friendly, she came to the table with a full mouth of food, chewing and speaking to us at the same time. The interior decor was the typical German suspects, lots of Kuckuck Uhren, lots and lots of Bierkrüge and some old German sayings on the wall. I never regretted going out for lunch that much.

    Haus Platter with a side of mushroom gravy for the snitzle.
    Danielle D.

    Very charming inside with cuckoo clocks, steins, and other memorabilia of the regions. There is an outdoor patio section--a couple spots under the buildings awning (completely shaded) and a few more spots with umbrellas a little further out. Dogs are welcome outside and they gave us an ice water bowl which was very nice. Food is delicious--our go to is the schnitzel with mushroom gravy--and there are a bunch of sides you can choose from. I can't speak on the authenticity but the dishes lean into the ingredients' flavors like vinegar and onion which is great. As for sides we like the cucumbers (very heavy vinegar flavor, fresh and delicious), Bavarian red cabbage is an easy go to (depending on the day it's a little more sour/not) and the hot potato pancakes are nice if you want something heavier and you get applesauce with it! I believe all tables get a basket of room temp pumpernickel bread. As for drinks, they serve coke products and they for sure have beers. The restaurant has daily? specials (we sometimes get their version of gołąbki) which when seated will be given with the regular lunch or dinner menu.

    Dark rye bread with seasonal soup
    Andrea L.

    As a ritual diner here, Metzger's ranks among the *absolute* best places to dine in the area for the hearty food, for the warm service, and for the charming ambiance! Don't sleep on this one! AMBIANCE It is a four generation, 90+ year establishment with charming booths, antique steins, & photos, and a beer garden. Want a cozy, family environment that takes you to Germany in Michigan? You got it! FOOD While it's not crazy upscale, what you will find is deliciously hearty food where every single dish hits the mark...and as a ritual diner, we've definitely tried at least all of the main dishes on the menu. When you settle in, you'll be immediately offered your choice of drink and the extensive menu and the rotating daily menu. Thankfully, the lovely dark rye bread with butter will keep you company! Some of our favorites on entrees: The lovely part is the rotating menu with entrees and choice of two sides depending on your mood. The side list is extensive with 10+ options of German fried potatoes, sauerkraut, Spatzen, beet salad, potato pancakes, and so on. The Prime Rib is a must-try with the au jus and horseradish sauce, the fish is always perfect. On desserts: You truly cannot leave without sampling their incredible carrot cake! It is listed as "Carrot Cake for 2" but the ginormous size means you will most definitely need a box to go...but you might honestly just finish it there because it's the perfect combination of moist cake, just-right sweetness, and delightful walnut crunch on the side. The Black Forest Torte Cake is also an excellent choice with moist chocolate sponge cake soaked in cherry liquer. Be warned: it's delicious and perfect for chocolate lovers. The Double Chocolate Torte is definitely far more dense if that's what you're craving! SERVICE The absolutely best family-feel there is! You can expect to greeted warmly and be seated, served, and spectacularly satisfied no matter how busy it gets. Every part of the wait staff is friendly and feels like family. It's a must-try on your way to town. You truly cannot miss this gem near Ann Arbor!

    Cucumber salad
    Krista G.

    We stopped at this restaurant for lunch on our way back from the U of M hospital as it is on our way home. We arrived right when it opened at 11 am. The owner seated us at our table. It was not quite busy yet but, we had excellent service. The waitress was attentive and provided us some very good suggestions for lunch. The food was delicious. They start by bringing out some bread with butter. The cucumber salad is so delicious. So good in fact, I asked if I could buy some to take home and....you can! I bought a quart to take home. The sauerkraut is not too sour and makes the lunch with the bratwurst and sausage. The homemade brown sauce they serve was a delicious addition to the meat. All in all a wonderful lunch, with great atmosphere and wait staff. We will definitely return.

    Cabbage roll and spaetzle lunch.
    Ginger A.

    Metzger's nails it with authentic German food. It's so delicious. Love all of the decor. Our waiter was amazing.

    Chicken
    tom j.

    Delicious German food and a great beer selection. One of my go to places when I come home.

    Bread Pudding
    Thomas C.

    I've been coming to Metzger's since 1978. Discovered it as a Freshman at Michigan and been hooked ever since. The food still tastes the same as it did back then. The spatzen is to die for.

    They have a lot of decorations.
    Tony M.

    I had high hopes for my visit to Metzger's, I'm a big fan of German food, and we were in the area for an event. It's in a pretty nondescript strip mall, but the outside is decorated. The inside is a lot different, with coats of arms, steins and cuckoo clocks all over the walls, it made me think of a what a German Cracker Barrel might look like. They have booths and tables, with oompa-pa music being piped in. Service was ok, I think they only had a few servers at the time. We did have to correct the order or ask for things a few times to get things right. But she was trying. The food was ok, kind of underwhelming. Taste was ok, temperature was hit or miss. Portion size is pretty big, but everything was kind of bland and not what I've had at other German restaurants. Maybe we hit them on an off day, but I'm not sure I'd try it again when I'm in A2.

    Braised red cabbage & German potato pancakes I chose as my 2 sides incl with my meal

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    Great food and atmosphere.. Beer was cold and fresh tap. I also liked that the wait staff was very accommodating.

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    Betsi was super nice and had great recommendations. Food was super good. Ambiance was awesome. Can't wait to come back.

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    Food and service were great! Food seamed to be ready made, and made per order, fresh and very good.

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    Looked forward to going there based on good reviews and just gross. Turned out to be the king of MUSH overcooked, under seasoned gross food.

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    Really enjoyed dinner here. Food was tasty and delivered solid German tastes, drinks were poured nicely as well. Would 100% return

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    We were charged 15% "tip" on our carry out order, is this due to its size or is this on all carry out orders?

    Are there any vegetarian entrees?

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