Great spot if you're looking for a unique experience when in Kimberley. Delicious food and wonderful people

We enjoyed the Feast and it did not disappoint. The service was amazing - friendly and fast. The food was so flavourful and the feast does not leave you hungry. A great charm inside; reservations pretty much required. Highly recommend read more

We were in Cranbrook visiting our friends and attending "rock the kootneys " we were searching for and awesome restaurant that reflects the areas historic past. We found this place . They went out of their way to create an extra special experience for us. I think Canada is just a friendly place, and this place was super cool. The employees were very welcoming and made us feel well taken care of. I met the chef/Owner, he brought us a taste of his house-made Knackwurst which was the best Knackwurst I've ever eaten. We ordered the feast becasue we wanted to try everything, but it was way too much food. Know that the US dollar is strong here so a $100 canadian bill is really about $70 US. A bargain. I'd put this on your list when visiting The Cranbrook area. One of the best in the area for sure. read more

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Atmosphere is awesome, service is friendly and great, food was top notch. There were 13 of us and everyone really enjoyed the restaurant and the food. Highly recommend. read more

Great place and a must for a Kimberley visit. Neat place and history, good food, great owners/ staff. They were very accommodating of our son and actually slid us in on short notice. read more

Get the feast if you're hungry and with your partner ,you can barely eat it all . great atmosphere and great location close to the ski hill . read more

Great atmosphere and wonderful, friendly waitress! Book a reservation! Food was terrific.

Well this was my first German food experience and what can i say...wow.wow.wow. We tried just about everything on the menu and there are some clear and present winners. Spicy sausage, mushroom soup, the fucking butter what?, veal schnitzel, if they have the elk...seriously get the elk. These Germans know what the "insert enthusiast German word" they are doing. read more

If you're going to Kimberley, there is no restaurant you should try without first going to the Old Bauernhaus. They offer a warm and inviting Bavarian atmosphere with a food satisfaction guarantee. After a long day of skiing, hiking, or other alpine activities, the Old Bauernhaus will be the pinnacle of your night. What makes the dining experience so unique is the 350 year old European log home and cider barn, which has been transported piece by piece from Southern Bavaria. On top of that, the Bauernhaus has become famous among locals and skiiers for its generous servings of schnitzel, sourdough, and drinks. This restaurant has always been busy, and that can cause the wait for the food to be long, but rest assured that it is worth the wait. The European-trained chefs Nils and Michelle Fuhge are supporters of the 'slow food movement', meaning all meals are cooked right from scratch using only fresh organic ingredients. If you listen closely, you can even hear your schnizel being pounded out in the kitchen. There is really no wrong choice on their menu item. Everything tastes wonderful. Everything is made fresh. Everything features a mix of traditional Bavarian specialties. Personally, I love the Jaegerschnizel (hunter schnitzel). Their pieces of pork never taste too overdone, and the mushroom sauce is something out of this world. The spätzle, soft egg noodles, was another highlight of the meal- you'd swear it came right from Germany. For dessert, I recommend the Heisseleibe (hot love): a towering glass with layers of hot berries inbetween ice cream...perfect for an after-ski dessert. The servers are also very outstanding. They are very patient when taking your order, as there is so much to choose from, and they can explain anything on the menu and give you recommendations. Just make sure you make a reservation though, as this restaurant can get busy during the holiday times. If you're looking for one restaurant in Kimberley, Old Bauernhaus should be your first consideration. read more

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My wife and I are always ready to try any German restaurant and since this was our first visit to Kimberley, we had to give the Old Bauernhaus a try. Once we got inside, my wife remarked that it reminded her very much of a traditional gasthaus in Germany. I had the usual standby, wienerschnitzel (pork) which came with pan fried potatoes. I noticed home cured sauerkraut was an available side. I had to try that! My wife had beef tenderloin and chose pan fried potatoes as well in place of the side it comes with. The food was great. We were not at all disappointed. I was a bit nervous what with the couple of negative reviews, but our experience was good. The service was friendly too. We will definitely come back if we're ever in Kimberley again. read more

Old Bauernhaus - German Near Me - Kimberley, British Columbia

Always finish out golf trip eating here. Until this time , we start with salad and under the last piece is a massive vegetable beetle. The whole table was shocked, we told our waitress(not her fault) and she said she would tell the manager. She came back 5 mins later and said the manager says sorry. Beyond the issue of the beetle salad that is no way to handle that kind of situation especially when customer service should be the main focus in the current life situation. Forget the beetle salad the management and customer service was disappointing to say the least. Buyer beware of beetles :) read more

This is a traditional German restaurant in Kimberley. We enjoy the atmosphere, service and food. Today, my bf and I ordered a cheese bread with pears, a veal wienerschnitzel with spätzle and a local farm salad. This place definitely has the best schnitzel! The salad was made with local farm spinach, beets, roasted squash, green beans, walnut and a homemade dressing. It was refreshing and delicious! As well, we enjoy their dark German beer on tap. Be sure make a reservation as it can be busy every day of the week! read more

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Amazing authentic German food served in an old building brought over from Germany. Charming decor, mellow music, relaxing romantic dinner with the BF while on a ski vacation in Kimberly. Highly recommended. BF had the veal wiener schnitzel, I enjoyed the venison dish. Lovingly prepared, gourmet German fare. read more

Old Bauernhaus - Old Bauernhaus is 350 years old + was relocated from Germany to Kimberley BC in 1989. Very charming building and warm welcoming staff. - German Near Me - Kimberley, British Columbia

Can't find better German cuisine outside of Germany. Cool atmosphere and good service. Our favourite place to go out in Kimberley.

Amazing food and ambience. Highly recommend. Traditional, authentic and made to order. So many things to try. We came as a large group pre-wedding festivities. The service is unmatched. Friendly, informative and timely. What we had: Meats and local cheeses with house made grainy mustard- amazing! Vegetables Grounded veal weinerschnitzel, with potatoes Spatzle Would recommend it all, and so many other things I would love to try. Everything that everyone ordered looked amazing. Presentation A+. Drinks- I enjoyed the Kempinsky Fizz cocktail (vodka, cassis, lemon, gingerale) I did not enjoy the WooHoo which was vodka, peach schnapps and cranberry- too medicinal tasting. Hands down would come again and again. Only negative is that with large groups it became noisy and very hot. read more

Amazing place! Look forward to going to Kimberley simply for this place and Nina's garden!!! read more

This was our 4th visit to this restaurant. I enjoy the food, however the service could be better. I don't really find the staff welcoming considering they would cater to a lot of out of town visitors. We usually come here once a year because we have a cabin in Kimberely & visiting friends usually want to try it for the Bavarian food. What really bothered me this time is we were sat outside.....I normally LOVE sitting outdoors. However, the tables outside are very worn, you feel like you've been sat in the back with the junk. The patio is very unkept? We sat outside in the dark, We had to ask for a candle for the table. You would think that they could put some effort in creating some ambience for their dining customers. Management & Staff, Please accept this as constructive criticism with an opportunity for improvement.... Kimberley has some great summer weather & beautiful evenings. People love to sit outside & this gives the restaurant extended seating in the busy season. Show your customers that you Put some effort in it ....it looks like you don't care about your customers experience. clean up the weeds, hang some nice flowers, maintain the tables/furniture, hang some nice Edison lights & invest in a couple patio heaters. We sat out on a cool evening & you certainly could've used them. I'll give you some credit for offering blankets....but so much more could be done. The staff have always been there just to take your order & serve the food. They do the bare minimum as far as providing a full customer experience. If you're at all interested, I would offer free consultation. I do landscape design & see sooooo much potential!!! I want to see local restaurants thrive! You have good food & get good reviews for that....imagine how much better you could do with some effort in other aspects. Diane D read more

What a beautiful and scenic location. Something you would typically see in the Alps in its traditional chalet decor. Upon arrival, I was really looking forward to our restaurant selection and hoped the food quality would match. We began with a taster of the daily soup which was a puree of beans with a hint of smokiness from bacon. Delicious! Understandably, as a taster soup it came in a coffee cup, what surprised me it was filled only to the halfway mark. Seems a tad pedantic as you can imagine how many spoonfuls one can consume. Nevertheless, it was very good so I can overlook this. Then my friend and I followed up with schnitzels, which was substantial and did not disappoint. It was slightly different take on schnitzel the crust enveloping the tender meat was crunchy and more batter like as opposed to a breaded coating. Well seasoned and flavourful accompanied with potatoes and vegetables, fresh and prepared beautifully. So again, great experience. With such praise for the food why the mediocre score? Well, its been two weeks after returning back home to contemplate what we really experienced. We can say, the service and the demeanour of the wait staff was very questionable to the point, where we felt that we were not welcomed in the establishment in the first place. Subtle, but noticeable. It did not dawn on us at first, but the end of the meal we both felt mistreated. As it became more evident we were being shooed out. Needless to say, it put a damper on our dining experience. Would I go again? Probably would for the food only. read more

This place must get passed over by many of the Kimberly tourists, as it is up on the hill, and a bit off the beaten-path in the town. This is a large barn that apparently was transported from Bavaria and rebuilt here (so we were told). We had a delicious set menu dinner, where they brought out a bit of everything for us to enjoy. I've never been so full in my life, but it was worth it. The schnitzel, potatoes, spatzle, vegetables, beer and everything was top notch. So glad we tried somewhere different instead of just settling for the touristy schnitzel places on the main drag. read more

Being a newcomer to town, I was desperately seeking a good, cool eating experience in my new corner of the country.... Well, I finally found it. The Old Bauernhaus ranks up there with my favourite restaurants from around the world. Not only is the food freshly prepared to excellence, but the ambiance and atmosphere does not get any better. I have hosted business get togethers, as well as family dinners and take all visitors there whenever possible . A must try on the menu is the "hot love: dessert... Simply AMAZING! If you are looking for a different experience and have time to enjoy the company you are with, do yourself a favour and give the Old Bauernhaus a try! read more

Ate dinner with a group of 5 last evening. The food was unbelievable. Being a Celiac was of zero concern to the kitchen, as they had frequently made options available. The food was so fresh. Can't wait to go back! Highly recommended - Eat the Bavarian Feast, so much delicious food!! read more

Great authentic ambiance. Great service. Good value. Ordered 2x Bavarian Feasts for our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids ages 10 and 15) which offered us ample portions and gave us all a chance to sample a lot of delicious German fare. Saved room to shared an apple strudel fir desert. It was truly a memorable experience & a fantastic way to wrap up out visit to the Bavarian town of Kimberley! read more

It was OK. Not a place for kids. They got bored waiting for everything. REALLY how freakin long do you need before you bring bread or appies. One good thing was when I spilled my wine they replaced it. Ehh! Schnitzel is schnitzel. read more

The German Alpine thing Kimberley has adopted as a municipal motif is rather goofy, but at least it has brought the town the Old Bauerhaus. Four of us ate here in mid-June, during a golfing vacation (Trickle Creek, Wildstone, Mission, Bootleg Gap). All the locals recommended it, even servers at other restaurants. A big Bavarian barn on the outside but warm, cosy, rustic inside. I bet it would be great in the winter with a roaring fire. We had a very helpful waitress, who suggested we order the big Bavarian feast, at $32 per person. Courses of salad, cheese, vegetables, various types of schnitzel and sausage, all excellently prepared and delicious. We also drank some very good BC Pinot Gris recommended by our waitress. Other people drank big steins of German beer. We left stuffed and happy. Closed in the summer at least on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I could eat here every night! read more

A wonderful return to Old Bauernhaus. We did the Feast, which, again was fabulously prepared, artfully delivered and very, very tasty. Especially impressed by the seasonal salad(s), again the shrimp was fantastic, subtle, fresh. Wonderful, authentic atmosphere, low-key, but attentive and seasoned service. Simply wonderful revisit in every way-------- The city? Not so much. I was fortunate enough to be the designated driver and only had one light PIlsner with dinner, but when we returned to our hotel in downtown Kimberley, the local police pulled me over for one unsure turn I took while looking for our hotel. He subsequently made me take a breathylizer (which I easily passed with a near-zero reading) I understand drinking and driving is a terrible problem, but felt the local police took extreme advantage of an unwary tourist. Am sure we aren't the only ones. The whole process certainly ruined my night in Kimberley and I certainly don't see myself re-visiting this town again. All said, the Bauernhaus, unlike the the local police, are welcoming and friendly. But watch how much you consume, is all I can say. read more

Really, really good German/Bavarian food. I am from Bavaria and this place is 100% original German. The food is awesome and tastes exactly how I expect it in any restaurant in Bavaria. I would go there any time again. read more

I've been here twice and the food and service is always top notch. Reservations are a must because this place is very popular and that's for good reason. read more

The Bavarian Feast was amazing!! The staff were very pleasant and courteous. Highly recommended for a nice dinner out.

Definitely worth the money. The Feast was amazing and came with so much food! One of my favorite places to go in Kimberley.

We return several times each year. Absolutely fantastic food. Friendly staff. Great menu. Gluten friendly. Reasonable prices. Fresh locally sourced menu. Live this place! Don't miss the wienerschnitzel, bratwurst, spätzle, soups, salads. Great food! Great service! read more

Wonderful atmosphere complemented the well presented and savoury food. I has the shepherd's pie. Nothing run of the mill or common with the dish. Gently spiced. Great home brews. And did I mention the strudel- save space for it. read more

Amazing Bavarian food. Had the vinison with dried blueberries and white wine sauce. Delicious! A bit expensive, but I would definitely be a return customer. read more

Awesome meal, service was excellent and we had an enjoyable evening. All staff was attentive and friendly. Food was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend - The Bavarian Feast. read more