There's a good selection of German beers on tap. We were a group of about 10, and the service was fine. Most ordered a schnitzel of one kind or another. I got the pork Jägerschnitzel. It was very disappointing. It didn't have the golden brown look one would expect. It was also on the tough side -- should have asked for a steak knife because the regular knife was a struggle. Also, it was served on top of the Spätzle. Not exactly a side then. The red cabbage was a bit too sour. BTW, I'm German so I might be a bit picky. The other big downside is that the restaurant won't split checks so everyone gets their own check. Haven't had a problem at other restaurants for our monthly meetings. There are computerized systems that most restaurants use, so this one is baffling. The ambiance is good, the beer selection is fine, the service satisfactory, the food mediocre and overpriced. read more

2 stars solely for their beer selection. Read this with the following caveats: Both my wife and I are of German descent and grew up with German food and heavily German influences. Additionally, pre-pandemic, I visited Germany 3-6 times a year for several years. We used to go to Old Stein Inn quite a lot prior to the fire several years ago. Because we live farther north, it was a trek we didn't make often, but we visited a few times a year for a while. Eventually, we had a few visits where things didn't go well. Be it poor service or bad food, we just decided we weren't interested in coming back. As we are house hunting in the Edgewater area and haven't been in a while, we recently decided to give Old Stein Inn another try. It was a mistake. The only reason to go to Old Stein Inn is the beer selection. Unlike other German restaurants in Maryland, they offer a broad selection of German Beer. Their American/ Local craft brews are not very diverse, but that's no reason to avoid them. The food and the service isn't worth the visit. For example, I ordered pork schnitzel with red cabbage and spaetzel. Both the spaetzel and red cabbage were very clearly from a can. The schnitzel was OK. My wife had Jaegerschnitzel. Her schnitzel was thicker than mine and was probably cooked for the same amount of time - a mistake that meant that hers was undercooked. When we spoke to our waitress about this, her response was "it doesn't matter how long you cook it, pork stays pink." Not only was she incorrect in saying this, her tone was nasty while saying so. Overall, this recent experience proved that our decision to retry Old Stein Inn was a mistake and it solidified our resolve to never return again. read more

Best German food and beer around. The wild game menu is absolutely incredible. Hard to go wrong here! read more

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After reading the Yelp reviews about this restaurant, we decided to drive up to Annapolis and give it a try. After all, who doesn't like German food? We made a reservation and they reminded us several times via text message in the days leading up to our trip. You can either eat inside or in the beer garden and the hostess recommended for our first visit that we try the beer garden. Good choice. When we arrived we were promptly seated. All the Maryland covid protocols were being followed. As you would imagine in a German brewhouse type restaurant there were lots of beers available. For appetizers we decided to go with the fried pickles and the Bavarian pretzel. Both good choices, and the fried pickles were the best I've ever had. Instead of Chip form they were Spears which contributes greatly to the pickle taste as you will have less breading. For entrees we went with the schnitzel, the sauer braten, the Bavarian sausage combo and the Munich sausage combo. The schnitzel comes with spaetzle and red cabbage, all the sausage plates feature German potato salad. All of the dishes were very good, but the spaetzle was a little bland. For dessert we shared the waffle and the apple strudel. Both of those were really good. The restaurant and restrooms were clean and the service we received was very good, thanks Alexis! Prices are what you would expect in the Annapolis area with the sausage combo going for about $18 and the sauerbraten leading the pack at about $25. We will definitely be back in Future. read more

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I have ventured to another local German restaurant in the area, and I will say, this restaurant is the winner. The dining ambience for my experience was an unassuming picnic table with beautiful hanging lights. I sampled quite a few items since it was my first time. WURSTPLATTE: Various sausages with crispy skin, perfectly cooked. Cheese was creamy. Unable to take a photo due to rapid consumption. CHESAPEAKE SPÄTZLE (a special): A lovely cacophony of flavors served atop spätzle with vegetables, shrimp, rockfish, and crab meat. GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIE: If you love German chocolate cake (or GCC for those in the know), this is a must. I would be proud to take anyone to eat here! read more

Old Stein Inn - German Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

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Had an enjoyable dinner here this evening. Was in the mood for German food and that's not readily available in the DC area. Checked out their menu online and decided to give it a go. Started with a few beers and an order of the landjager which was very nice. I had the Franziskaner hefe-weissbier which was very nice. I wasn't crazy about the plastic cups but I'm guessing that's virus related. I ordered the Old Stein Sampler Platter which gave me a Kassler Rippchen, grilled bratwurst & mini-pork schnitzel with spätzle & red cabbage. It was teriffic and I enjoyed it very much. My wife had the sauerbraten and she was a big fan. Apple strudel and German brownie for dessert with coffees and we were set. Interesting that up north it's common to have veal schnitzel but down here they only seem to have chicken and pork, but I did enjoy mine and would have loved to have more! The food came out quickly and our waitress was very attentive without being annoying. Great German food and we look forward to our next visit, especially if things get back to normal! read more

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I needed a break in my day to get out of the house, before the work week. This is a place that has good food variety for a solo meal or to impress folks. The atmosphere is laid back and outdoorsy. read more

Old Stein Inn - It's the half size that was amazingly good, sized right for the price. - German Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

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Beautiful dining rooms, Brier garden enclosed and outside depending on weather. Every menu item is made from scratch with family recipes. Great choice a lagers, ales, bock and double bock German beverages. Bar none their attention to detail from service, atmosphere and quality scratch menu. I drink non alcohol beverages if that's for you try their Bitburger non alcohol beer. read more

I have to admit Old Stein Inn is a sentimental favorite of mine. I grew up passing this restaurant every summer as a kid on the way to Mayo Beach. I remember the dark wood and furniture of the old restaurant, but the rebuild is nice too. I wish they would put rouladen back on the menu too! That was their best dish! Also I noticed they stopped serving the rye and brown bread :( The food they still serve is really good. The tangy sauerbraten is a German version of pot roast that is a little sweet and sour. The German potato salad is more vinegary than it has been in the past. The pork schnitzel and spaetzle is still very yummy. They still serve beer battered onion rings and pretzels. My only complaint is the cocktail menu. It had 3 options whereas in the past there were more original options! read more

Old Stein Inn - Margarita with a Lambic floater - German Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

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My party of four and a dog were seated in the beer garden after making a reservation. It is absolutely gorgeous there! It was my first time trying German food so I ordered what my friends did! The jagerschnitzel was such a great introduction to German food -- so flavorful and hearty. It was nice seeing a couple of other dogs in the beer garden too. It took a bit of time to get our orders taken but nonetheless I had a great experience! It's all I can think about these days and I want to go back soon! read more

Old Stein Inn - Jagerschnitzel - German Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Not the once great dining experience it on e was. Unfortunately this was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. The food was mediocre, service was slow, the noise level was absolutely unbearable and i could not talk to the person 2 seats away without yelling. Also, they would not separate checks in any way for a table of 8. Time to upgrade your point of sale system or change your policy that we were made aware of at the end of the meal. read more

Old Stein Inn - Leftovers but the original presentation was just as bad. - German Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Top notch is every way! Food is consistently good, seasonal specials are like nothing you find anywhere else. Service is always on point which reflects good management. Trivia on Wednesday's is a plus. read more

I was definitely hoping for more. When it comes to German restaurants I have found there are 2 categories. German themed restaurants and Authentic German Restaurants and the Old stein Inn fall into the prior. They offer all of the stuff you'd expect to see on a German menu but lacking soul. These themed restaurants are great For socializing and drinking don't get me wrong the do have some benefit to offer. If you want to drink beer and eat sausage this place will work just fine. I tried the jagerschnitzel that came with red cabbage, spatzle and mushroom gravy. The portion was great but the whole dish was lacking flavor. If done correctly the mushroom gravy usually packs so much flavor and brings the dish together but sadly this one falls short. The food isn't bad don't get me wrong , but could definitely be much better. Now to the covid precautions. Here they get 5 stars. Staff all wears masks, multiple hand sanitizer stations located throughout the restaurant. Plastic silverware (horrid for environment but appropriate now) and the tables were nicely spread out. Kudos on this. read more

Old Stein Inn - ST Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier - German Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

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Very German atmosphere. Service was excellent. Food was above average for German food in the states. read more

Old Stein continues to exceed my expectations! The food is consistently fantastic and the staff is stellar! They have a solid team who work together to make your experience a great one! In addition, we happened to stop in when Elvis was in the house! Now I'm not a big fan of Elvis, but he was engaging folks and he made it a memorable evening! Kudos to this entire restaurant for being so great! read more

This local establishment does a great job capturing the look and feel of an authentic German beer garden. The atmosphere is great, nice and cozy inside with roomy outdoor areas for a more festive feel. The food is traditional German, with all the usual wursts, schnitzels, noodles and potatoes prepared in an authentic manner. I am actually more of a fan of German street foods, which they do not have much of here. But the entrees and desserts are well-prepared and quite delicious. Prices are a bit high, but you won't find many other places like this in the area. The facility is nice and clean, with good decor and a comfortable layout. Staff is friendly and helpful. Nice place to visit on the way to the beach. read more

Old Stein Inn - Pork chop, schnitzel, and wurst combo. - German Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

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Food tends to be salty. Nothing vegetarian except salads. Service good as is beer selection and atmosphere. Not as loud as many pubs.

Loved the food and beer and atmosphere. The apple strudel is amazing. I will be back for Octoberfest, for sure.

Food, overpriced but edible, Service was friendly but not above board, ambiance in the garden area was warm and littered with families, good with well behaved dogs. My only objection was the price, $14 for a canned beer? $30 for a jägersnitel? Too much Food, overpriced but edible, Service was friendly but not above board, ambiance in the garden area was warm and littered with families, good with well behaved dogs. My only objection was the price, $14 for a canned beer? $30 for a jägersnitel? Too much read more

Food is bland. Will not be back. Nothing authentic about this place. Came in here and expected tasty food. Manager was kind but place looks to be more interested in turnaround than the quality. This will not last long as people will not be coming back. read more

I was a bit surprised at just how much my wife and I enjoyed this place. There are a number of German-themed restaurants that have so-so food and gimmicky decor and that I what I was expecting here. Instead it was a really nice place to have a late lunch on weekend afternoon. The interior of the restaurant did not have the over the top pseudo-German kitsch you often see and the covered outdoor dining area was lovely. Service was prompt and friendly and the beer was tasty. The food was meat & potatoes comfort food but it was very good. What surprised me is that they had excellent sauerkraut, a rarity in the US. This was a great find and I'd be happy to go back. read more

After years of seeing my favorite German restaurants close up, I was grateful to find this one nestled just South of Edgewater. The decor is tastefully done, with hints of the Old World mixed with modern furnishings. The staff was extremely friendly, getting us seated immediately, despite the super busy Saturday Night crowd. The bar area where our table was much quieter than the main dining room, but we were still able to enjoy the music without having to shout. The potato pancake appetizer was perfect, warming my stomach on a cold and rainy afternoon. The Weiner Schnitzel was out of this world, breaded and cooked just right. The spatzle was tasty and filling, not crunchy or rubbery at all. Definitely a good date night place, though be ready for massive portions! read more

Old Stein Inn - German Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

We have been here three times already. Each time I hope the food will taste better, but no. The food tastes bad. The atmosphere is great though. It's huge , live music great beers. It's a fun lively place with great decor. The pork shank tasted too gamey and dry the sauce had a minty flavor that was thick. The german potato salad bland, the red cabbage too sour. The schnitzel was bland, like a thick blob of meat - I've never had schnitzel like that. How do you mess up jaegerschnitzel? Bratwurst was good and the pretzel appetizer. Each get one star from me. But for the prices they charge? Nope. I think this food must be old and so Chef Ramsey needs to come in and make it over. Old Europe is the way to go in DC. read more

A great setting, friendly staff and Gemütlichkeit. Plentiful staff unfortunately that did not ensure good service. All the prerequisites of a good beer hall but nothing prepared expertly. We loved the shareable appetizers and Kudos for one NA beer though better are to be had. read more

Really does remind us of Germany. Service is good. The schnitzels are very good, both the pork and chicken. The mushroom sauce on the jaegerschnitzel is excellent. The spaetzle noodles are also excellent, and they take pains to make it right. The red cabbage was a bit too sweet for my taste. The potato salad was okay. The strudel was good, and the Black Forest brownie was very good, enough to share among friends or family. read more

Wow! What a fun spot with great food and atmosphere. I was in town visiting my best friend and he said we had to stop by the Old Stein. It surely didn't disappoint. As one would expect, they have a fantastic selection of beer (duh!) but they also have great food and service. Our server Rachel was absolutely lovely. She had a sixth sense about when to check in and had some fantastic recommendations. We ended up getting the Pretzger platter, a HUGE 2 pound pretzel! with meats and cheese. It tasted amazing and was honestly a lot of fun for our party. Some other things we tried: the curry wurst, spatzle, short rib sauerbraten, schnitzelwich, black forest cake, and waffle. We loved everything but particularly loved the curry wurst and sauerbraten. The cherry on top of the whole evening was getting to meet the head chef! What a character! Great food, fun atmosphere, and lovely people! Who could ask for more? read more

If you want to go to a truly "dog friendly" restaurant with excellent food and awesome service (looking at you Rachael!), then hit the OSI. I love this place and they never disappoint. Awesome beer selection. On a Saturday afternoon, there was a lady performing polkas with an accordion and taking requests! Just added to to the German atmosphere and enhanced the experience. Get the potato pancakes with the homemade apple sauce, any of the wursts, and the red cabbage! Thank God for a decent restaurant within 25 minutes of Crofton (without having to head towards Baltimore!) Zum Wohl! read more

Delicious authentic German food. Thoroughly enjoyed the spaetzle! I liked the decor. Seating in the booth was very comfy. Server was friendly and efficient. read more

This was our first time going and we loved it! The food, the atmosphere and the service were all on point! We got their while the band was still on and our youngest loved it. The food was so good! We can't wait to go back!! read more

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Really good food. We had the jagerschnitzel and salad with fresh fruit and crabcake and a side of dill pickles. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant is like a dark lodge with dark wood beans, twig chairs and plenty of booths. Very nice. They also have a covered outdoor beer garden. read more

Clean, comfortable and friendly service . A unique gem in the sea of same. Group of us Sat in bar/beer garden area. Open and airy nice rustic Bavarian atmosphere. The fried pickles, pretzel, crab soup, knock wurst, schnitzel and salad our table ordered all fantastic. Nice German beer selection. Red cabbage a must. We will be back! read more

One of the only places to get sour beef and dumplings. And their selection of beer was off the hook. Nice setting as well.

Carryout "Sampler" @ $30+ was good, but I thought expensive. Will return, to dine in.

Having lived in Germany three times for 9 years, I'm always looking for good German style restaurants. My son in law suggested we try the Old Stein Inn, even though it's a bit of a drive from us. The restaurant has a lot of authentic appearing decor and even has a nice outdoor Biergarten. We dined in due to the weather. Service was good and we enjoyed landjaeger and pretzel for appetizers. Food was very good, and I had a jaegerschnitzel with red cabbage and spaetzel. Schnitzel was a little thick but good. They have a big selenocysteine imported German beers. Overall, it was a good experience and I'd recommend it and plan to visit when I need my German food fix! read more

My husband and I stopped here on the way home from a weekend in Annapolis. The service and food were excellent. All the food we ordered was so flavorful and presented well on the plate. They had a variety of drinks-there is something for everyone here. For an appetizer, we had the Munster cheese crab soup with a Bavarian pretzel as our appetizer. We kept dipping the pretzel in the soup! We ate it very quickly because it was just so delicious! I had the Jagerschnitzel and my husband had the sampler platter. We got a side order of potato dumplings. The portions were HUGE! I could not finish all of my food, so I took it to go. The food was very flavorful and seasoned very well! The apple strudel came highly recommended, so we ended up getting that for dessert, even though we were full. We are every bite! It came with ice cream and homemade whipped cream. DELICIOUS!! We would highly recommend stopping by here if you are in the area. The Biergarten in the back had a really nice ambiance. Be sure to make reservations in Resy! read more

Their beer selection is delicious!!! I recently went there for a high school reunion and we just had the best time.

Great place! Food and atmosphere are excellent! Old-world German selections! You can't go wrong at this place!

The food, service, atmosphere, and choice of German beers is outstanding. Our first experience here there was a band playing folk music and I had a perfect lager to pair with the food. Portions are generous, place is family friendly, and dogs are welcome, assuming they are behaved. We now come here as often as we can afford to. Food is priced fairly given the quality, but between two people with an app, entree, and two drinks each, you will easily spend $100+ before the tip. Especially if you have room for desert (you probably won't). I understand imports aren't cheap, but it would be nice to see prices lowered on select draft beers here. A $5 draft night, happy hour, or free first beer for repeat customer system would be cool. Otherwise keep up the great work Old Stein! read more

It pains me to have to leave this review because I have had several good experiences at Old Stein Inn. Unfortunately, Old Stein Inn can't seem to figure out how to serve large groups of people and this leads to a very poor experience for these customers. Our large group of roughly 20 people arrived to the restaurant promptly at 4 PM and this is where the problems began. Despite having made a reservation well in advance, the Old Stein Inn seemed totally unprepared for us and we had to wait several minutes for them to set up our dining area. Once we were seated our "waiter", who was also the less than friendly bartender, informed us that at the Old Stein Inn checks cannot be split for large parties. It seems as though most every other restaurant in the world has figured out this exotic skill, but not Old Stein Inn apparently. This forced the whole group to pay individually at the bar which proved to be a laborious process that could have been avoided if we simply had an actual waiter to serve us in the first place. The lack of waiter also meant that dishes took a long time to be cleared from the tables and drinks were refilled seldomly, if at all Thankfully, the food came out pretty quickly and was pretty good but kind of expensive. I would suggest that Old Stein Inn rethink its policies when it comes to serving large groups because it isn't the only restaurant in the area. The All American Steakhouse is just up the road and its staff is extremely friendly and their food is excellent and much cheaper than the Old Stein Inn. read more

Good food, good service! Lovely atmosphere, would love to go on a nice cool day and sit in the beer garden. read more