We had made a reservation for 2. Really it was us plus our 7 month old. When we arrived, we were told that our infant counts as another person so they could not seat us. This is in spite of the fact that there are empty tables everywhere. The woman working the from was very curt/rude and very much did not care to accommodate us at all. We ordered food to go and those empty tables stayed empty the whole time. The food was good. The Ruben was classic and perfect. I liked the fact that there wasn't too much meat. The smoked salmon was also good. Nice sized portions and everything tasted fresh. Food was great. Service was awful. Child friendly: 2/5 Food: 5/5 Service: 0/5 read more

I loved Otto's. The duck schnitzel was incredible. Drinks were great. Our server was so sweet and helpful with recommendations. Would definitely come back if we are in Fredericksburg again!! read more

Otto's - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Been to Fredericksburg many times -- the Duck Schnitzel at Otto's is by far the best meal in town! read more

Otto's - Duck Schnitzel - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

My Girlfriend has a kitschy streak to her and wished to "Eat German in a German town." I was hesitant to indulge this wish and feared we'd be stuck eating microwaved chicken pot pies on our anniversary night, but I reluctantly agreed and we found "Otto's" to try. Otto's, as it turns out, is more than just chicken pot pies and Oktoberfest Lagers. In fact, I don't even think they have those things. We started with the $6 bread appetizer and were genuinely surprised when it came out as a large serving! After our entrees arrived, it became clear that Otto's has no interest in following the unwritten "Fine Dining Establishments Serve Small Portions" rule. My Duck Schnitzel came with delicious cherries, pasta, a cabbage sort of thing, a fried egg, AND a substantial portion of a duck. So if you're a value driven eater like myself, you can pay $26 for an entrée at Otto's without feeling the deep emotional pain that other restaurants' prices inflect you with. Otto's for lunch is also a great prerequisite to the Pacific War Museum. Walk across the street afterwards to burn not only your Otto calories, but the calories you've collected over the past 2 weeks (It's a rather large museum). I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Fredericksburg. read more

Excellent service and food!!! Authentic German cuisine set in a quaint old house. The wine list was also wonderful.

The duck!!! All that's needed........ done..........................they want me to say more. So get the pretzel too

Closed Monday! Nothing tells you that! So be forewarned if you are ready to drive here like we did.

The food and service were good, although I liked my what my spouse ordered more. I ordered the duck schnitzel, and he ordered the pork jagerschnitzel which was delicious. Mine was too sweet for my preference on schnitzel. Gets busy fast, but we were ahead of the dinner crowd. Service was great. read more

Otto's - Duck schnitzel - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

This was our best experience in Fredericksburg atmosphere, service and food. Highly recommended Otto's. We sat at the Bar and the bartender was great. He gave us three recommendations on appetizers, entrees and dessert. All three were amazingly delicious. Kudos to the Chefs and wait staff. We had the Meatballs(sorry I can't pronounce) for the appetizer. Perfect start to our evening. Next course was Duck schnitzel and Chefs choice of Beef medallions. Excellent entrees perfectly cooked. Finally the dessert was the pear cheesecake. Wonderful dinner. We will be back next time in Fredericksburg. read more

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We decided to stop by to check out this place, while visiting Fredericksburg. We didn't have plans or reservations. It was early on a Friday evening, and got lucky to get a small table upfront. We ordered the flat bread as an appetizer and we both ordered the duck schnitzel. It's a breaded duck breast, topped with an optional fried egg. It's really a great combination. Presentation is beautiful and it comes with sauerkraut. Food was delicious. Atmosphere is very nice and service was good. We will be going back there next time we visit Fredericksburg. read more

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The food was great! We haven't ever had German food so bad so expectations, but we ordered the duck confit and the pierogi - both were fantastic! Our server friendly and gave good recommendations, and the overall vibe of the place was cool. Nothing particularly life changing, thus only 4 stars, but a great experience nonetheless! read more

I get it, you're a German restaurant, but did you really have to take the whole "Nein" thing so literally? My party of 9 showed up hoping to enjoy your schnitzels and wieners, only to be met with a firm "Nein" at the door because we didn't have a reservation. I get it, rules are rules. But when I politely suggested splitting us up into smaller tables, you'd think I had just proposed dismantling the Autobahn. Another resounding "Nein!" The place wasn't even that busy--there were plenty of empty tables. Apparently, flexibility isn't on the menu here. Prost! read more

Great restaurant option in Fredericksburg. Their menu is small and consists of German inspired dishes that have good flavor! You'll definitely want to book a reservation if you're intending to dine there. Our server was very friendly and helped make my friends' birthday dinner specia read more

Otto's - Rainbow Trout - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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We visited in July. On our way into town, my partner and I searched for a farm-to-table restaurant with omnivore offerings, and Otto's popped up. We were not able to secure a reservation on-line, so we placed a to-go order via Toast. When we arrived to pick up our to-go order, the amazing hostess secured us a walk-in space on the comfortable patio. The waiter graciously set our table and offered drinks since we had not ordered those. Within moments, our plated food and beverage arrived. My partner ordered the seared tuna and raved about its preparation. The red pepper sauce was delicious and the temperature perfect. I ordered the Otto's salad, which included fresh lettuce, delicious beets, chèvre, and quail eggs from our waiter's family farm. I also ordered the fresh brot, which came with butter, yummy beet jam, salt, and pepper. As it was my partner's birthday, we splurged on desserts. He had the cambozola cheesecake with spiced peaches, and I had the ever-so-rich Shokoriegel with Brandie's cherries. Both were rich and delicious. We were extremely pleased with the food and service and will return when back in this area. Highly recommend! read more

Great food, service and experience! First time visiting Fredericksburg and Otto's was a place we saw on Texas Eats. So we decided to try it while we visited the town... food was amazing! I ordered their Chicken Paillard & husband ordered the Pork Paprika Schnitzel. And both dishes were absolutely delish! The chocolate torte to finish was excellent, very decadent but beware, the cherries have liquor in them. We also tried their Hibiscus Mule and it was good, spicy and refreshing! We will def have to come back and try other of their dishes. Great first experience! Things to note: call ahead and make a reservation. They take walk-ins but you may have a long wait. We sat at the bar as there was no open seating that did not already have a reservation. This is a small restaurant so, a reservation is a must. read more

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We made reservations on the patio for the evening since we had our dog with us. It was a little cold since we weren't seated next to a heat lamp, I'd recommend dressing warmly if it's cold outside. The service was kind, but a bit slow compared to what I'm used to. They also didn't really check in on us as often as I'd like (like to refill water). As for the food: Flammkuchen - they were out of bread and butter so we got this, $10 more! It was very tasty, just wish it were a tad thicker. I know Flammkuchen is supposed to be thin but this was just veryyyyy thin. Wurst plate - I really liked the wurst and the mustard, though it's not my cup of tea for a main dish. Chicken paprikash - I just felt the chicken could have used more flavor, and was a bit dry. The sides were ok... Jägerschnitzel - I would absolutely get this again! The meat was cooked perfectly and was crispy on the outside without feeling oily at all. Also looooved the Käsespätzle and red cabbage. If you're seeking some elevated German food this is a good option. Still not Germany, but close (and much more expensive unfortunately) read more

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What an amazing stop. The Flammkuchen appetizer (flatbread pizza) was out of this world. They have a simple menu but they do it all to perfection. The cocktails were on par as well. The entrees were heaven for sure, we had the Duck Schnitzel and the Pork Shank. We will be back. Service was great and a cozy environment. read more

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Fantastic experience. Phenomenal food. Our server was fantastic and spoke German. Would highly recommend.

AMAZING. I've been to various parts of Germany 4 times and lived in Berlin for 1 month and this is the only restaurant where the schnitzel is on par with the overseas version. The duck schnitzel is the best I have ever had. Usually I avoid duck because it's a little oily, but I don't know what they did to this, but it was not oily and very flavorful. The purple cabbage and dumplings that accompanied the meal as well as the cherry topping (I know it sounds like it doesn't fit but it does) all were amazing. I also tasted the beef medallions, sausage, and trout. Everything except the trout was pretty good, but nothing held a candle to that schnitzel. Don't get the trout- it has zero flavor. read more

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10/10 recommend. Knowledgeable staff, excellent food and presentation, wonderful ambiance.

Wonderful food Excellent service Ambiance on point I would recommend it to all- it was a delightful experience‼ read more

Wait staff excellent at ignoring you. Food was good. Had beet salad which was good, should have ordered flat bread. Looked very good. Wine was ordered shortly before we ordered appetizers and had to remind waiter after meal was served. Dessert menu lacked options. Music was loud and fast pace. Place is fully booked tonight for new years. So they do have a following. read more

After a day of wineries, we ended our date night by eating at Otto's. We walked in around 7pm on a Friday night and were seated instantly inside. The aesthetic was high-end German rustic, and the vibes were filled with laughter and good energy from customers. Our waiter was attentive and our water glasses were never low. We asked our waiter for his favorites and they did not disappoint! We ordered the Flammkuchen to start, the Pork Jägerschnitzel, and the Beef Medallions as our entree. The Flammkuchen was so tasty and an excellent munchy meal to split and start our dining experience. This was probably my favorite dish. We then received our main courses. The sauce on the Jägerschnitzel pairs very well together, and the meal has the perfect crunch. If you like chicken fried steak, you'll like this dish. The beef medallions were great and paired with a rich sauce, but my favorite part of the meal was the asparagus scattered throughout. The food was flavorful and tasty, and was a great size portion giving us a few nibbles to take home as well. To top off our night, we got a cheesecake to-go. The cheesecake is homemade and even a wonderful item to eat for breakfast! I'd recommend this place for a nice date night dinner in Fredericksburg! read more

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Service was great and my brunch meal, the Grosser Fruhstocksteller was amazing. The fresh homemade sourdough toast was topped with beet jam. It was delicious (having not had it before) and so was Otto's wurst! If I am ever here in Fredericksburg ago , this is where I would come again! They have a nice porch out front but the weather was a bit misty. Did notice a pile of clean lap blankets at the entrance for those who want to brave the chilly weather. Nice touch! read more

Otto's - Joju bread, 2 farm eggs, bacon, Otto's wurst, whipped butter and beet jam. - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Not bad, not too bad at all. This palce was super busy- we were lucky to even get a table on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon. But they sat us, and the serves were super friendly and efficient. Always great... And the food, while not mind blowing by any stretch, was well prepared and very tasty. Now, could the portion size have been a big larger? Well, I can't confirm or deny that we had a second meal after this one so that we were actually full. But, in any case, what we had was very good. So there's that... and where else you gonna go for your German-style brunch anyway? read more

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Service was great and food was delicious! The only downside was the small menu. Will definitely recommend to others!

One of our dinner stops in Fredericksburg! Pros: The service and atmosphere were great! The servers were kind and the bartender was incredibly helpful answering all of our questions. The atmosphere was classy and warm. The food was GREAT! Some of the best German food I've had. The chicken was tender and the sauce on top was delicious. The fish (it was trout) had a great mustard sauce on it! Most of the sides were also delicious Cons: The potatoes were a little undercooked and tasted fairly basic. The German beer list was smaller than I would've liked. read more

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Always a delicious and first class experience. This evening we had Destiny take phenomenal care of my sister, husband and me. Loved the craft cocktails, artisan bread, otto's salad, duck schnitzel, and goat cheese gnocchi - followed by delicious chocolate cake. read more

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NOT kid friendly.... Check the menu selections and prices. We came read the menu looked around and decided this is not the definition of a kid friendly environment that we are accustomed to as parents of 2 boys under 8 Probably awesome for adults that are kid free! read more

This was a terrific find! A quaint quiet German restaurant with a unique menu. I had the duck schnitzel which was amazing! Ate at the bar and the service was great, the bartender made some great wine pairing recommendations. read more

Outstanding! Delicious food, drinks, and service. . Knowledgeable bartender. Our birthday celebrant especially enjoyed her lamb.

For an upscale German restaurant in Fredericksburg, this is a great place. Set in a quaint house on a walkable side street. Had the fish, duck schnitzel, and sauerkraut balls. The fish was good, but my friend was pescatarian/vegetarian and there was bacon in it, so make sure you request vegetarian if you are vegetarian. The sauerkraut and schnitzel. were yummy, though heavy and deep fried. I like the cherry sauce on top of the schnitzel. Good, but not exceptional overall. read more

My family and I had a wonderful dinner here on a busy Saturday evening, and fortunately we were able to snag a table even without reservations. I had their Ricotta Gnudi which definitely hit the spot. I loved the soft pasta with the butternut squash alongside the crunch brought in from the pepitas. It's definitely a dish I'd order again. For dessert we split a serving of their flourless chocolate cake. It's everything that you'd expect - velvety in texture, moist, and super chocolatey! It's definitely something to be shared. Service was attentive, so we'd return! read more

Otto's - Ricotta Gnudi - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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The service was fantastic. The waiter was very attentive and answered a lot of questions for us. The ambiance was fantastic & Otto's has cultivated an amazing blend of German food in a modern atmosphere! I feel that blend isn't captured in many other places! I really enjoyed the food & drinks as it was well made & very unique! The only complaint I have was we requested the food to be prepared in a certain way (preferentially) & it wasn't carried out by the staff. Other than that slight hiccup, it was an amazing experience of food & drink! read more

After getting multiple recommendations from a dear friend, we finally gave Otto's a try for Sunday brunch, and it was a great experience! Reservations are hard to come by and walkups even more so, but we scored one for Sunday morning right at opening time, and were promptly seated on the patio. Starting off with drinks, my girlfriend and I both went with the Corpse Reviver 2, a classic cocktail from the pre-Prohibition era, and it's a perfect brunch companion. We also had coffee to help offset the alcohol :) Moving on to the food, this place follows the "do a few things, and do them well" philosophy. We opted for the two dishes plus a starter of sorts, as follows: Cinnamon pastry with whipped butter - A well made cinnamon roll with a delightful glaze with orange peel, garnished with a strawberry and raspberry, and whipped butter with a sprig of mint. This was a nice pastry, fresh and hot, a nice start to the meal Wurst platte - This dish featured a sausage that was much more like a chorizo than a typical German link, but was juicy and delicious nonetheless. Served on a bed of mustard, saurkraut, and German potato salad, it was also topped with curry sauce and garnished with thinly sliced sweet pickles and pea tendrils. A bit of a fusion type dish, but very good. Duck schnitzel - A very popular dish here based on other reviews, and for good reason. Featuring a generously sized duck breast with a deep golden brown and delicious crust, the dish also featured sweet pickled red cabbage, spatzle, cranberry chutney, and pickled peppers. We opted for a duck egg topper, which brought a delicious sunny side up garnish. The duck was very tender, juicy, and delicious, and a great pairing with the chutney. The spatzle was a bit interesting, with a cream or cheese based sauce that wasn't traditional and didn't add much to the dish in my opinion, but it was still a nice addition. This was a wonderful meal served on a delightful and intimate patio. This should be on your short list if you visit Fredericksburg! read more

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Convenient location, reservations were easy to make and we were seated just a few minutes late. We had selected outdoor seating which was the downside of the night. Our table of 2 was seated right between two large (6-8) parties who were very loud, and when they lowered the plastic window coverings we literally couldn't hear each other at all. We ordered the bread appetizer - the bread may have been fresh, hard to tell since they toasted it. But the presentation with butter, beet jam, salt and fresh ground pepper was very nice. Our meals were tasty, the mushroom strudel had a lovely tangy chèvre and a side salad of arugula with crunchy pickled onion, a perfect compliment. The kraut and schnitzel were made in-house and generously portioned. The service was good but not outstanding our server was a bit short with us and we noticed his fingers inside the glass as he served water and drinks in order to carry more. I walked inside and it seemed much more pleasant. If we go again we will ask for indoor seating. read more

Tiffany was our server, excellent service and such a good person. I highly recommend the duck schnitzel. Amazing food, service is always perfect, enjoy my favorite place in Burg! read more

Precursor: I'm from New York and have visited many "high end" restaurants. I have never written a negative Yelp review. Came to Otto's after a Sunday at the wineries with my Wife at about 6:00pm. With 2 people waiting and about 5-8 empty tables, the young host put us on a "maybe" list, even though the restaurant is open till 10pm. Tried ordering a bottle of wine at the Bar while we waited only to be rudely steered back to the host stand where he could take my order. Waited for about 45 minutes only to be seated outside with a ton of flies around and all over our food. We were handed a battery-operated fan to keep the flies away (it didn't work). My Wife and I watched them turn away customer after customer prior to 8:00 pm with half the restaurant still vacant as they were "no longer taking walk ins" as of 7:30. This should be marketed as Walk Ins only on Sunday nights if this is how they want to do business! Sadly the food was good, we ordered the Duck Schnitzel and Pork Schnitzel. Solid food, really poor experience. First poor experience I've had in a restaurant in probably 3-5 years - we are grateful people and not at all complainers. The employees at this restaurant were operating at a different level of rude. Too many friendly people and places in Fredericksburg to bother with these folks who clearly don't want to be bothered with you! read more

We had a large party and tried most of the menu. The schnitzel was the best thing on the menu for us. The flatbread was okay. The short rib was dry. The ambience is very trendy, dark colors, indie music in the background. The worst part for me was when the receptionist stopped by and said our party was larger than expected and needed to be out before the next party arrived. This wasn't preceded with any greeting (hi, good evening, welcome). It garnered a "..." from our group. I'd worked out the party size with Otto's weeks in advance so I don't know where the miscommunication came from. Overall I wouldn't return, but I think if you're part of a smaller party, don't bring kids, and fit the vibe they'll embrace you and you'll have a good time. read more

A fantastic dinner - started with the heirloom tomato salad, then moved to the main course of duck schnitzel and chicken something... A++++ and good service too read more