Great place. Refreshingly unique. Good food with something for everyone. Can't reccomend enoughread more

Really solid neighborhood joint. I first heard of this place featured from an episode on Eater with…read moreGeorge Motz saying he loved coming here, funny enough the day I went, which was 1/24/26, George was eating dinner at the bar. It's a cute place, nothing fancy but a place you really can come hang out any day of the week. If I lived in the area I could see my myself ending up here any day of the week. I guess that's why when I went with fellow Yelper Sara L she said she has gone many times and wanted to take me since she knew I would enjoy it. The food: Gebackene Champignons- Fried Mushrooms- OK to preface they are kinda plain and boring the first few pieces. But the more I ate it the more I was like wow, these are actually good and kinda addictive. I enjoyed these and I enjoyed they gave a nice big portion. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=wXMnSOv4x6gNG-gHh3t40Q Potato Latkes- These were on the specials page and they were good, nice crunchy and fried well but these were mixed with something since the taste was a bit different and the color wasn't that nice golden brown color you associate with latkes. Goulash- This was a dish George had and honestly, they were amazing. Highly recommend. I thought the flavor but more importantly the texture was amazing. A lot of times when you have slow cooked beef, they could sometimes get stringy and chewy, no not here. Also the spätzle was a really great pairing. Mussels- These were some fat ass mussels. The flavor of them was good, the night I went they were spicyyyyyyy. This was a well made dish and i appreciate their creativeity but I do prefer a simple garlic shallot butter and white wine where I want to drink the broth afterwards. The broth on this was too spicy too drink. Roasted Boneless Pork Chop- Pork chops are always a gamble and the one here was just OK. The sauce it came in was nice, kind on the heavy side but a delcious cream sauce. The pork was cut super thin and unfortunely they came out dry and chewy. The fries were a nice shoestring fry which were nice and crunchy. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=14_-Katrn9Glu-wA65-CHg

This place is a long standing institution in queens and the interior reflects that. The decor…read more alone makes this place feel like such a special experience. I had a group dinner here for my parents and my boyfriend's mother to meet for the first time. This is perhaps not the perfect location for this type of thing, as it was extremely loud in the restaurant. Despite being very busy, the hostess made sure we had a comfortable table to sit at and were not too cramped. As expected, the beer selection is great and I enjoyed my Berliner Weisse very much. I ordered the goulash and kasespaetzle. The goulash was rich, well seasoned and filling. The spaetzle was soft and creamy, covered in lots of flavorful aged cheese with salty bacon bits and sweet onion. A very rich dish. Although I didn't technically order an entree, I still found myself pleasantly full at the end of the meal. The rest of my dining companions ordered either the schnitzel or the wurstplatte. All seemed very pleased with their food, and some even had leftovers to bring home due to large portions. This restaurant is certainly a fun spot to come, reservations recommended. There's a reason they've been open for so long.

Delicious German food!…read more We came here for lunch and the restaurant is adorable. Filled with German decor and beautiful stained glass windows, this is a great spot for lunch or dinner. I had Schnitzel Holstein and my husband had prime rib. The food and drinks were all great. The service was quick and the servers friendly. Great place!'

Good service and of the food, the schnitzel was my favorite and would recommend it. The sausages…read morewere solid, and the pretzel was ok but not my favorite. Comfortable enough spot for a few hours in the day, especially when it's busy but not packed full.

I ended up at Black Forest Brooklyn by accident. I had plans to drink and watch The Knicks play at…read morea spot nearby but that place was packed with people desperate to catch the bartender's attention. I wasn't in the mood to beg for drink service and I was also at "hangry" levels. Left out of there and I walked into Black Forest Brooklyn. Best decision I had made all day. It was cozy and dimly lit inside. The atmosphere was more like a pub than the usual loud, beer garden. They also had The Knicks game showing on the big screen at the bar but this place wasn't spilling over with people. I asked for a menu and decided on a burger of course! Out of pure greed, I requested a double. I did NOT need a double. My burger was sooo good. Patties were perfectly well done and the cheese was smooth and melted nicely. The sautéed onions added extra flavor and I really liked the shoestring fries. I'm more of a steak fries person but these were great! I asked the bartender to suggest a beer that had a Blue Moon quality since they don't actually serve that brand. She gave me a sample of something from the tap that was on point, so I went with a full glass. Whenever I'm craving the perfect burger and beer combo, Black Forest Brooklyn will be at the top of my list from now on.

Most of you are probably tired of me reviewing biergartens, ja?…read more This is going to be my last one for some time. Thankfully, what a good way to go out on. The food here is delicious. The prices are on the higher side, but I guess I am paying Williamsburg conveniences. This is terrific food outside of the Rhineland, and since that is where I am headed at the end of the year, at least I am going out on a high note. Phase I: The Pretzel As you may have guessed, getting a pretzel is a must for me for any biergarten or microbrewery. The pretzel is super soft and easy to eat. I asked afterwards if I could get a pretzel with no salt or if the pretzels here are pre-salted. I could have gotten it with no salt if I chose. That is probably the way to go, unless you want your mouth to taste like an ocean. Phase II: The Meat This time I found a happy medium, settling for three sausages. I got a Bratwurst, a Currywurst, and a Keisewurst, better known in Europe as the Käsekrainer. All three sausages are smoked beautifully and have amazing flavor. The Currywurst is something I had never had before, but after having it here, I am very excited to have it in Germany. The Käsekrainer is a sausage I know all too well. A pork sausage with cheese inside. This sausage checks all the boxes in terms of flavor, spice because of the jalapeño interior, and variance as it crosses American and European palettes. The Bratwurst is tried and true, albeit the safe choice, like getting a hamburger at McDonald's or Burger King. I also got a side order of fries which are massive, but also have great flavor. I could not finish these. The sausages also come with sauerkraut, something I am not a fan of, but the mustards I got plus a nice cider really took this over the top. Phase 3: The Strudel While disappointed that this restaurant does not offer a Black Forest Cake, a strudel with vanilla gelato is a nice alternative. This restaurant does it well. Perfectly cooked. A nice sweetness from the fruits and the gelato (combine the gelato with the strudel and the taste is heavenly), and you have a nice way to end your meal. -- The fact that it is not far from the L train helps in terms of convenience, but I chose the more challenging footing and walked 20 minutes to Marcy Ave on the J/M/Z to really burn off the calories. Or you could just go to the Williamsburg Bridge and walk across the whole thing to really get your post meal workout in. Either way, the food here is so good you will eat so much of it that you have to work off the calories. Danke.

goulash - i fell in love with goulash after having it in…read morebudapest and im just so OBSESSED with paprika - this was not bad but a bit heavy; i wish the soup was lighter and less salty - meat was super tender though! rating: 3/5 - honestly i would never come to this type of bar and wouldn't come back AHAH it's just not my vibe but for big groups it's pretty solid - the food not bad but not amazing; like I wouldnt crave it - ambiance is giving vikings idk why - great service IG: @nom.noms.only

In a few months, I plan on taking a trip to Germany. I need a dress rehearsal for certain…read moreBiergarten restaurants that offer Bavarian sausages, beer, pretzels, and other offerings so my stomach is ready for what is to come. Black Forest in Cobble Hill delivers. I divided my meal into three stages, the Wurst (German for sausage) stage, the Chicken (American for chicken) stage, and the sweet (flavorful, the opposite of savory) stage. You should do this too, unless you want to spend three hours in the washroom (or toilet, the European way of saying bathroom). Wurst Weisswurst is a sausage I had been wanting to get outside the home for a while now. It is a white sausage that is served with mustard and pretzels. Unlike other sausages, it is not grilled, but boiled and then served in hot water, where then the skin of the sausage is peeled and then eaten in one of three ways: Sucking (or the zuzeln method), splitting it open with a knife and then peeling back the skin, or peeling the skin off the top and eating it like a banana. I use option three. The sausage tastes delicious and has a great amount of flavor. In addition to the sausages, I also got a German beer (outstanding). I would have liked an extra sausage as the dish only comes with two links, but it is still a quality dish as the pretzel it comes with is tasty (albeit small) and the side mustard is plenty flavorful. Chicken Believe it or not, a German Biergarten that serves Jamaican style wings works. It is also a good idea to get these first because these things have plenty of spice and variety. I polished off 12 of them, but for a large party you can get 24. They are also served with bleu cheese, carrots, and celery sticks. Eat your vegetables too. Do not just stick with the protein. Sweet No meal is complete without a Black Forest cake, and with the name of the restaurant being Black Forest, I had to finish off with its namesake cake. You get a nice slice, and the cake is moist, rich, with a good amount of chocolate and cherry flavor coming through. Now I have to see how the Germans do theirs to compare. -- I have been to the Fort Greene location as well, but I told the super friendly and resourceful staff that this one is the better location. I may have also gained 15 pounds in this one visit, but I have also gained another restaurant I can trust in an area that is not so trustworthy with its clientele (that is French for customers).

Came here for a friend's birthday party a few weeks ago and loved it!! I got there a little early…read moreso the hosts just had me sit at the bar and the first thing I noticed was the laid-back, friendly vibe - welcoming to families with kids or a squadron of 30-somethings who just wanna yap. Spoiler-alert, we were the chatty millennials. The menu is pretty expansive and just about everything we had was delicious. Wings, pretzel, sausage - all of it! Also there was tons of space and given the rain that day, it was lovely to be in a spacious interior with still plenty of daylight from the skylight. I would love to come back here again and it seems like a great place for sports-watching!

Vegans can enjoy this Biergarten with a full spread of four vegan sausage options and extra…read moretoppings with dozens of beers as well. I'm not vegan, but I like places I can enjoy with vegans. I had the not-for-vegans Cheddar Brat with Carmelized Onions and side of fries. The brat is on the small side but very flavorful and satisfying with the bretzel bun and stone ground mustard. The Carmelized onions were nice, but not neccessary for flavor. If I were to come back, I would just go for two brats on Bretzel buns and skip the side fries. The fries are natural cut, but likely frozen or double fried, which makes them taste more like oily starch than fried potato. The draft cider was cold and did well outside on the wood slat table with the help of the sturdy coaster. Bonus- dogs can hang with you outside, but need to stay outside while you step inside to order at the bar. Food took about 15min for prep and delivery around 5pm on a Wednesday. Outside seating is sidewalk adjacent without an awning for rain, but a tree can offer some shade.

great ambience and a place to hang out with friends. i came on a weekday evening with a couple of…read morefriends and we enjoyed dinner. i tried the pretzel, which was a large size. great dipping sauces, and overall HasenStuble had a very cool, laid-back, chill feel. I would come back again. a little bit more on the pricey side. the food was brought out in maybe 30 minutes or so, reasonable for a party of six.

So I look up this place, Gottscheer Hall, because my German friends said it was classic or…read moresomething. A quick look from the outside, we'll, it looks like some kind of place where they keep really historic things and serious beers. Also outside are these big blue awnings, not trying to be all fancy, probably for weddings where locals use a side I've never been. ​The inside has got this big old wood bar and a few tired ceiling fans above. It looks like the kind of place where old and young, guys and gals go to eat, drink and make merry. The Queens Chronicle has a picture posted inside '100 years of good cheer,' it says. So I ordered all this German grub and our it came all at once, all laid out looking absolutely delicious. Just look at the giant pretzel. It's sitting there with some wonderful yellow cheese dip, and the platters of sausages, potato pancakes, and sauerkraut, it's all so heavy and seriously yummy. They've even got a bunch of beer bottles lined up under these little blue lights, like they're trying to match the blue awnings, I loved the look myself, i love anything that reminds me of Christmas. ​The dessert with the massive meringue on top of a brownie. It wasvreal good! ​If I ever went to this place ahain, I'd probably just drink beer and eat pie while staring at my giant pretzel for a while.

Very welcoming place the bartender Danny was great and makes the place even better. All are…read morewelcome. You get the feeling you are in your neighborhood place. Food was good the beer better

Nice beergarden style bar with a good selection on beers! I also got the truffle fries and were…read moredelicious. Quick and nice service.

Chill beer bar that serves german style beers and food. My wife and I came here as we waited for…read moreour table at Theodora across the street. The servers are friendly and let you taste samples of beer before you order. They actually encourage you to taste before getting a 0.5L mug of beer. Beer was tasty and we order truffle fries which was cooked well and were a good appetizer. Cool area to drink outdoors and hang out!