Went Saturday night for dinner. I tried the schnitzel sandwich. The schnitzel was huge and the bun was fresh and good. The atmosphere was lovely with all the wooden tables from local sources. The service seemed painfully slow. read more

Great food! Great service! Thanks to TJ for going above and beyond and going out of his way to make it a memorable experience. read more

Slightly different tap selection that Millstream, five-taster flight available for $15. Gift shop included unique Amana and Brauhaus branded items The food was delicious- the poutine was well balanced between flavors and textures and the beef in the hamburger was noteworthy for its flavor. The schnitzel was predictably large and for sure made in-house. Leftovers will make for a nice lunch tomorrow! read more

Millstream Brau Haus - Plants overhead - German Near Me - Amana, Iowa

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My husband and I were on a little Anniversary trip and wanted to chill out, have a few beers and watch the World Cup. The staff at the Brau House were extremely accommodating and made room for us at the bar. We made fast friends with the other guests seated around the bar and with the bartender, T.J. We were having so much fun that we closed the place down! Highly recommend! read more

Food cold , beer warm. The appetizer sauerkraut egg rolls needed a German mustard sauce.

Great place to eat! The food is delicious! The staff is so friendly! TJ was a very attentive, pleasant server!

We have never been to Amana before and we looked forward to eating some German food. We had a late lunch where we ordered the Bratwurst sandwich and a Schnitzel sandwich. The bratwurst was nothing like a German brat. I lived in Germany for 3.5years and have traveled their many other times and I know my German food. I always look for German resraurants here in the U.S. so I can tell you that I know what a brat should taste like. First, the casing on brat was so tough you couldn't cut it with the knife provided. You had to saw away trying to slice off a piece. It was so chewy that I am not sure what the heck they use for their casing? It was like rubber. The worst I have ever had! I would give the brat a zero rating if I could. Awful! Next was the Schnitzel. Again, it was nothing like a German Schnitzel. It was like eating some frozen food pre-made piece of poorly breaded minute steaks. It was not good. My Schnitzel came out and was so dark brown and over cooked. Again, I cannot recommend the Schnitzel. It was terrible. The best thing we ordered was the Cheese Curds. They were decent. We had a flight of beers that were pretty good. I would not recommend coming here for the food but rather just to grab a beer. The sercive was great. I give this place a 1 rating only because the food was so horrific that I wouldn't want anyone else to have such an awful meal. read more

Millstream Brau Haus - The beers were decent. - German Near Me - Amana, Iowa

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What could be improved? I'll tell you; Food. Service. Menu. I don't know what's worse. Picture a dry piece of schnitzel on a dry bun and old fries on the side. Imagine 4 staff members standing around. Will they share a menu? Do they want to serve you food? We ordered a bunch of food. Hands down the best part was the pretzel. The rest was as unpalatable as could be. Nothing else was open and the place had a lot of professional drinkers lingering. That's who eats this food and tolerates this 'service'. Otherwise this place could not possibly stay open. Save your money. We should have. Oh. And the pie. Yes it looked baked on the outside. But when you cut in with your fork to enjoy the rhubarb bite with crust, you discovered to your horror that the dough was entirely raw and unbaked through and through. Just no. read more

Fun place where it all began. The food was what I came in for but they also have a lot of cool $6 beers. However, they have some specialty brews that are $10. No thank you. This ain't New York City. But stick to the $6 ones and some cheese curds and you'll. Be fine here. The. Bee awe is Greta and they are beer battered. Beautiful ambiance inside and out. read more

Millstream Brau Haus - German Near Me - Amana, Iowa

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Beer in a boot, giant pretzels, and good vibes--what more do you need? We stopped by Millstream Brau Haus while visiting the Amana Colonies, and it was easily one of the highlights of the trip. This place gives cozy German beer hall energy but with the chill charm of small-town Iowa. Let's talk drinks: the Farmer's Tan beer was my favorite--light, smooth, and perfect for patio sipping. And yes, I 100% ordered it in a giant glass boot because... how could you not? It's weirdly fun and makes the whole experience feel like a mini Oktoberfest. Food-wise, the pretzel is the move. Giant, warm, soft, and served with a cheese dip I could honestly eat with a spoon. Their burgers also surprised me--really juicy, well-seasoned, and exactly what you want with a beer in hand. We were lucky to visit on a sunny day and sat outside on their patio, which just made everything better. Great people-watching, relaxed atmosphere, and super friendly staff who made us feel right at home. If you're exploring Amana and want a spot that's casual, delicious, and a little bit playful (I mean... beer boots!), Brau Haus is the way to go. Will definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

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An amazing little brewery featuring predominantly European style beers. The beers are great, but they also ave exceptional entertainment. Home of Maifest in the Amanas and Oktoberfest. Definitely a great place to spend some time. The staff is amazing read more

We visited during the Wurst Festival. It was OK... I had an IPA that was not that great. The food was just average. The service was good. The ambiance was ok as well. read more

We chose this spot because they have outdoor seating. I had way too much fun feeding crumbs to the little birds. Haha My favorite part of my meal was my black cherry soda. I ended up buying a 6-pack to take back home to Nebraska. I also bought my husband a 6-pack of their wheat ale. I had the fried chicken sandwich, and it was good. I really liked my fries, but I was very jealous of the house fries my Mom and Mother-in-Law got. Those things were delicious. We enjoyed our meal, so thank you for filling our bellies before we went shopping. Prices were average. Bathrooms were clean. Parking is close. Service was just fine. read more

Millstream Brau Haus - Black Cherry Soda - German Near Me - Amana, Iowa

We stopped by during our visit and really enjoyed the menu here! Service was quick and attentive, the beer flavors were expansive, and the soup of the day (beef vegetable) was the best soup out I've had. Ambiance was chill and welcoming. Would definitely come back here on my next visit to town. read more

Millstream Brau Haus - Raspberry Sour beer - German Near Me - Amana, Iowa

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Visited for the first time during Oktoberfest so first of all my hats off to them especially the hostess as it was lunch time and slammed! It was a very hot day so unfortunately I wasn't in the mood for a big heavy traditional German meal as I would have hoped. Don't get me wrong it was available in the menu it was just a heat issue as I was also dining on the patio because I had my dog who was welcomed. I had the drunken schnitzel app as my meal and was very pleased with it. It was flavorful but I feel a gravy for dipping would really set this app off. The others in my party enjoyed their meals and Oktoberfest beer. My only suggestion would be during high traffic events such as Oktoberfest I would not offer the normal full menu rather utilize a limited special events menu to assist the overwhelmed kitchen and staff as well as greatly streamline and maximize table flipping without it being apparent to customers. Overall a nice experience and will return again during special events and less busier times read more

Millstream Brau Haus - Drunken Schnitzel app - German Near Me - Amana, Iowa

Poorly organized and run. Place was half full but yet they couldn't seat us. You can't get a beer even when waiting. Not the most pleasant people either. Don't waste your time. read more

A fantastic selection of seasonal craft beers. Creative, German-inspired fare. Friendly, efficient service that never wavered. This review has been a longtime coming...I was over here for Oktoberfest. I was expecting to eat a big dinner, so I only wanted a snack for lunch. I elected the brat egg rolls. The menu indicates a curry ketchup as the dipping sauce, but I was able to procure some of the famous Amana mustard, a stone ground Dijon style mustard. The egg rolls had a good 50-50 balance and were fried to perfection. One of the many beers I had was the Farmer's Tan. For Central Iowa residents, it's very similar to the blood orange wheat at Reclaimed Rails in Bondurant. Zippy citrus, with nice wheat balance. Our server checked in with regularity and never made myself and my drinking companion feel rushed. Definitely worth a stop if you're visiting the Amana Colonies. read more

Millstream Brau Haus - Brat mit Kraut Egg Rolls - German Near Me - Amana, Iowa

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We were in main Amana for an event over the weekend and stopped by Millstream Bau Haus for lunch on our way out of town. We arrived shortly after the business opened at 1100 AM on Sunday morning. We were greeeted and seated almost immediately. The young lady who was our server... Fantastic from start to finish! Heather and I had looked at the Millstream Brau Haus menu online so, for the most part, we already knew what we were going to order. We ordered an appetizer of the spicy cheese curds (described on their menu as a mix of white cheddar ghost pepper and jalapeno cheddar), the hot chicken sandwich (with cottage cheese), and the cuban (side salad with blue cheese dressing) and a couple of drinks. The heat of the spicy cheese curds and the hot chicken sandwich are not for the faint of heart. Not your typical Iowa hot. Lol Let's talk about the cheese curds here though... OMG! I've never seen anything quite like them. Obviously large hand cut cubes, lightly breaded, and then fried. Little (not so little actually) blocks of molten cheese. These were unique and a stand out item. So good! if spicy isn't your thing... The cheese curds are also offered in regular or dill too. The sandwiches were top notch. Everything tasted greate and it was affordable! Definitely a great bang for your buck option place. Of course when you think the Amanas restaurants like the Ox Yolk Inn and the Ronneburg are what comes to mind, especially the old German style family dining, but don't skip over Millstream Brau Haus for a more casual meal... You won't be disappointed! read more

Millstream Brau Haus - Cuban. - German Near Me - Amana, Iowa

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Met family halfway here for supper on Friday night and had a good time here. They had live music on the patio, but we chose to sit inside and had no wait. We got the cheese curds as an appetizer- not too greasy or battered! I ordered the chicken salad croissant with sweet potato fries. The sandwich had good flavor and texture. The sweet sauce that came with the fries was so good! I also like the German homestyle fries and the Millstream root beer. Service was quick and we had several people check in on us. If we are ever in Amana, we stop here! read more

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Bellied up to the bar and grabbed lunch on an early September weekday. The bartender, Josh took great care of us. My wife got the burger sans bun, and added mushrooms for $1. I got 'The Kale', also a delicious burger with bacon and BBQ sauce. The beef was very tasty in not burgers. I got the German Home fries for my side-fantastic! My wife got the coke slaw-it was OK, but more of a bland version. Overall a great lunch with very reasonable beer and drink prices. read more

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Do yourself a favor and check this place out. What a cute little town by the way... my husband and I stumbled across this place and only had a drink but must try the Aronia Berry (aka Chokeberry- a locally grown berry which I've never heard of) Brau Haus Maultier. a mule I don't like mules usually but the ginger beer and the purée is local. So refreshing and different- must try if you stop by. read more

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Great staff. TJ is a great addition. Love seeing "mom". Never had a bad experience here.

We sat on the patio because we had our dog. Great service. Pretzel was great!!!! German fries were $$$!

Millstream Brau Haus solid eatery living in the Amanas! We popped in on a Saturday afternoon and were seated right away. Our server was truly amazing. He was attentive, kind and prompt. I had a German doppelbock and Millstream's own oatmeal stout. Delish! But the real star of the show were the chicken wings. Great size, well cooked and the sauce (Buffalo) was exactly what I was hankering. Dare I say they are among the best wings in the area!? I dare. The menu features a plethora of sandwiches and burgers (which looked amazing) with some German entrees, as well. I hear their pretzels are to die for. Prices were on point. While this eatery is open daily I will note; it closes earlyish (8 on weekdays, 9 on the weekend). Stop in for a pint-- grab some wings or a pretzel. Millstream Brau Haus is a must-have. read more

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On the plus side, portions are very large. The food was just okay, and the pork schnitzel was pretty tough. Service was a little slow too. The homemade black cherry soda was very good, as a plus. Overall, it was a little pricy and not really all that good. Caveat: we did not try their beers and that is something they are likely known for. read more

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Early dinner for two at millstream Brau Haus. We had the cheese curds appetizer, schnitzel Sandwich with German home fries and a bratwurst with sweet potato fries. Cheese curds - 5 stars! These were delicious, came with two sauces ... A ranch and a spicy ranch sauce. The curds are cubed and breaded well. Schnitzel Sandwich was a bit plain, but I didn't add any add ons to it. Would be nice if the standard version came with sauce. German home fries came with vinegar, Parm cheese and bacon... Very good Bratwurst was good but same... The no add on version is plain. Sweet potato fries we're awesome though. They come with a cinnamon sugar sauce that is crazy good. Overall we had a good time, service was quick and food was hot / fresh. read more

Millstream Brau Haus - Schnitzel Sandwich with German home fries. - German Near Me - Amana, Iowa

Great atmosphere and beer selection! Very nice venue for enjoying fine food and local beverages!

I ordered the Schnitzel Sandwich. The portion is generous but that's where the goodness stops. The sandwich is served incredibly plain. It was a piece of deep-fried thinned pork on a bun. That was it. No sauce, no mustard, no lettuce, no tomato, no lemon, no lingonberries, no nothing. Just a plain piece of pork that didn't have much flavor (despite the "herb crusted" claim) on a brioche bun. It was a major letdown. When I ordered it to go, there was an $2 upcharge for putting it in a plastic bag. The host was friendly upon arrival but the courtesy stopped when I didn't tip on my carryout order. The place did offer plenty of beer, wine, cider, and other beverage options. read more

I drug the hubby to the colonies in promise of beer. After some antiquing we made our way over to have a drink. We asked to be seated outside mid September. It was beautiful out, but beware of the little back bugs. We ordered a flight of options from the menu and hubby happily ordered a Octoberfest beer. We enjoyed them with a giant pretzel with beer cheese. The atmosphere was perfect, calming and the waitress was on point. For being the middle of the week it was a great stop for us and I would recommend. read more

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Back again for those chicken wings! Friday nights they have live music and it is just such a fun atmosphere. The chicken wings are technically an appetizer, but they are enough for a full meal plus leftovers the next day. Remember to look at the menu before being seated because the service can be a little slow! read more

Millstream Brau Haus - Root beer bbq chicken wings - German Near Me - Amana, Iowa

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Want to thank the hostess at the Brau Haus. My wife lost her wedding ring today on the porch. I called and she immediately went out and looked around and found it for us. I appreciate her going the extra mile and would encourage people to patronize this business. read more

My son and I were just passing thur and decided to stop and try There beers are very good and service is just great. There ambiance's is very relaxing read more

Millstream Brau Haus - Millstream beer - German Near Me - Amana, Iowa

Went for lunch at 1:45 on a Friday. Did not look busy, lots of open tables inside and out. Had to wait an unusually long time to first be acknowledged and then seated inside. Server was prompt to take drink order (pop and waters), and serving them. Said she would come back for our orders in 2 minutes - never did. 20 minutes later we decided to leave. Rather than walk out, I wanted to pay for my soda. No one acknowledged us at the hostess stand until FINALLY the server came up to us- we told her we were no longer going to wait, she said- oh, I'm sorry, I had forgotten you. Previous visits, service has not been the greatest. Their lucky millstream beer is so good. read more

The service was better this time around. It is very big inside and they have several items on the menu. The seats are ( picnic) table style but comfy. Price is appropriate for area. The food was good, had a nice variety of beers to pick from as well. They have outdoor seating as well, which is mostly shaded. read more

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We got lucky and saw this place and decided to stop for lunch. Incredibly delicious food that came fast and the service was incredible. Probably the best bratwurst I have ever had and the spicy cheese curd appetizer was delicious. We also had the beer pretzel and cheese and it was the best pretzel either one of us has ever had. If you end up anywhere near this place, do yourself a giant favor and stop to eat. The house root beer was also amazingly good!! read more

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Placed a to go order and was told 10 mins. Waited over 40 mins and finally went to ask about my order. The waitress was sitting at the bar playing on her phone. Hears me then jumps up, circled around from the kitchen and then is taking someone else's food to their table. A guy brought me my food and I asked if it was warm since it was sitting there. He let me know they keep the food under a light. He opened the box for me to check came back w/ my extra each dressing then walked away. The other waitress still sitting at the bar on her phone commented that their waitress's do a good job. I said not when they are sitting around on their phones while my food is ready. She did tell me to have a nice day while I walked out. One brat, one hamburger, coleslaw and a salad. Not worth the service or the food. read more

A lot of regulars on a weekday but very nice people. Good food and fast service and the pretzel is legit. Nice selection of beer (their own and a couple of German imports). The brat was ok a little dry, but other people's burgers and wings look great. Also bought a couple of collectors steins. Very Bavarian looking inside and out. The entire area in Amana was very cool. read more

Sat down just to try the well-reviewed pretzel app. Very soft and flavorful pretzel, well complimented by the beer cheese dip. Friendly service and a very wonderful place to check out. That pretzel was massive! read more

Millstream Brau Haus - Pretzel - German Near Me - Amana, Iowa

Good fast service, salad and wings very good and price was in line for area. Happy hour drinks good price and good tasting

Amana was founded by German imigrants, so I should expect good German food, right... Lucky for me, my assumptions were correct. We got there late in the day just before closing but the staff was so incredibly nice they allowed us to order dinner and let us take our time in finishing our meal and expierence. We ordered some delicious German staples to go along with the very good beer they were also serving. The food was really goos all fresh and homemade. Prices were also very good and the building the resturant was housed in was not only historic but absolutely beautiful. The staff were very attentive and though nobody was over the age of 25, we never had to ask for anything, thanks for the memories, Aloha read more

Millstream Brau Haus - Potato pancakes - German Near Me - Amana, Iowa

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