Alright food, but I think I should have ordered something different. I got the meat and cheese…read moreplatter, but didn't love it that much. Other food looked much better and traditional. Staff was slightly rude unfortunately.

Great place to enjoy traditional German food. The staff is very friendly and welcoming…read more The 1L beer is pretty unique and adds to the experience. The food was very good and came out very fast. The terrace is calm and very relaxing during the summer, with a nice breeze almost all the time. I especially enjoyed the beef goulash.

Hofbrau Munchen Berlin is a franchise chain restaurant. (Their franchises are all over the world.)…read moreMy husband and I were on a tour of Berlin, and our tour guide took us here for lunch. The menu listed foods such as potato soup, goulash, pretzel, salads, sausage, vegan meats, pork knuckles, schnitzel, roast pork, and meatloaf as well as drinks such as beers and wines. Unfortunately, because we were on a tour, we did not get to choose from the full menu and instead were served only potatoes, sausage, pork roast, and apple strudel. The foods tasted very good. I also drank a house wine. Our server did a good job. The store offered traditional costumes. The bathrooms were clean.

This was our final dinner while in Germany with the group. The restaurant was noisy but not so much…read morethat we couldn't hear each other while talking. Service was quick and the servers were fun to talk with. The food was delightful and the beer was good as well. Definitely need to come back and bring more people l In the future.

Food and Drinks at a reasonable Price Very good local Food…read more Beer from the tap The Restaurant has a new owner who has a nice bar as well "kleine Philharmonie " Great Drinks

We wanted to try some authentic German cuisine while in Berlin and this spot was conveniently…read morelocated not too far from our hotel. Plus, we were able to get a table right away upon entering on a Saturday evening. We both ordered a beer and started the meal with some traditional Goulash. YUM! Even my husband loved the soup. I chose the sausage platter for my meal and my husband ordered the Weiner Schnitzel. Everything was so good. Lots of food- I couldn't finish. The German potato salad was surprisingly really good! We are big fans now. Our server was awesome and was so attentive to our table despite how busy the restaurant was. This is a great spot!

Fantastic local place to get some low-frills eats and beer! Very friendly staff who accommodated us…read morewithout a hitch. We came here after having been turned away by an Indonesian restaurant that was "full for the night". We are so glad that fate brought us here instead of that Indonesian restaurant!! What were we even thinking anyway -- forget the Indonesian food, get the local specialities!! Ordered the schnitzel as well as the meatballs and both were executed perfectly. Schnitzel was hot and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside -- not overly salty either. Meatballs were juicy and packed with flavor from the minced onions that they had mixed in. The beer (we ordered a Pilsner) was the best that we had tried in all of the Berlin and Dresden restaurants that we visited. I believe it is from some small private brewery affiliated with the restaurant somehow. Whatever they are doing, they are doing it right, so definitely order the house beer. Super cozy seating (you'll probably be sharing a table with other guests) and packed all night long but amazing vibes and casual comfort food. Would come back if I ever visit Berlin again!

Great beer, cute little place. The food offered is limited, but tasty! I had the meatballs with…read morefried eggs on top, BF had the schnitzel. Then we split what was to be a small salad, but it was actually quite large. Nice place - I would recommend. Be aware, they are a cash only place... No credit cards.

Love the Elephant themed restaurant. Great food. Good service (but it was empty when I went). Had…read morethe beef goulash. Excellent. Good portion size. Highly recommend this spot.

Great sidewalk dining on a hot day in Berlin…read more Friendly waiter who provided menus in English. Beer is always good in Germany. Had to try two different types, lager and weiss. Went for a different style of schnitzel, Swiss style. Mushroom and cheese covered cutlet with fries. Good, fresh and flavorful.

Great bavarian german restaurant. Had to get some sausages with a pretzel and also pork schnitzel…read morewhich came with beautfiul in-season white asparagus and perfectly boiled potatoes. The asparagus came with a great butter and breadcrumbs sauce which drizzled on the potatoes was amazing. As silly as it sounds the boiled potatoes were the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked through but not mushy and they kept their shape. Pretzel was excellent as was the pork schnitzel, pounded thin and perfectly fried. We finished with apple strudel with ice cream, which was just ok, maybe a 3 for me. The waitress was quite surly and we had to chase her down to order after sitting there for 15 minutes without anyone coming to the table. That was the only real downside, though I noticed other tables were getting served quickly, so maybe it's a one-off thing only. Restaurant is quite big with lots of seating, many beer options and nice clean bathrooms downstairs as well.

Authentic in every way! German to the core and just the way grandma would make it! Want a real…read moretreat? Order the pork knuckles with sauerkraut and dough balls. You get a little extra gravy on the side. It's wonderful. Surrounded by happy people eating delicious food. What more could you ask for?

Fantastic German wheat beer and amazing food. If you are looking for good southern German /…read moreSchwaben food including Spatzle this is the place in Berlin. Considering it is a brewery first and restaurant second you can count on good beer regardless the type you are looking

I came to Berlin on a cruise tour, and our guide gave us three hours to explore Berlin on our own…read more I was really hungry, so I stopped by here to grab something to eat and to hopefully experience real, authentic German cuisine. The first thing I wanted to ensure was that this restaurant accepted Apple Pay. I asked one of the waiters inside if they took Apple Pay, and he looked annoyed. When it was confirmed they took Apple Pay, I said, "Okay, I'd like to dine here then." I was a solo diner, and he said, "Okay, well, sit wherever you want." Once I sat down, I began to peruse the menu. Another waiter came over to take my order and began speaking German to me. I told him that I unfortunately don't speak German, and he got annoyed and kept speaking German. I ended up pointing to the items I wanted to order, but already wasn't feeling great about my experience. I ordered the Pork Vienna Schnitzel, and it was the most disappointing meal I have ever had. To be frank, I've had better Vienna Schnitzel in the United States at German-themed restaurants. The breading on the Vienna schnitzel was very puffy and fell off. There was no flavor to the food at all, and it was very bland. I simply ate the food out of sheer hunger, since I hadn't eaten since 7 AM that morning, and it was almost 2 PM by then. I finally paid and left, but I did not feel welcomed in the facility, and the food was a bust. Hopefully, other American tourists have better experiences here than I did.

As someone from Northeast China, I found this place weirdly familiar…read more One funny thing I realized while eating here: German food actually has a lot in common with food from Northeast China. Big pork knuckle, sauerkraut, potatoes... I felt surprisingly at home. I started with the beef tartare with egg yolk. I'd give this one around 3.5/5. It was good, but the portion was huge, and I couldn't finish it. Then I had the potato soup. Very hearty, but a little too salty for me. The best dish was definitely the classic boiled pork knuckle (Eisbein). This was the highlight. Very traditional, very rich, and the sauerkraut was excellent -- sour enough to cut through all that fatty pork. That combination really works. What makes this restaurant interesting is the whole concept. It focuses on old Berlin food from around 1900, so the dishes feel like real working-class food from that time: big portions, heavy flavors, simple ingredients, very filling and very direct. Basically: no tiny fancy plates here. The food arrives like it has a job to do. If you prefer light and delicate food, you may find some dishes a bit salty and heavy. But if you want to experience traditional old-school Berlin food, this is definitely an interesting place to try. Overall, I'd give it around 3.8/5. The Eisbein alone was worth trying.

Came to this establishment twice and both times have been an absolute delight. Great customer…read moreservice and even better dishes. The food does take a bit of time but definitely worth the wait :)