Don't let the "kitschy" statue at the door turn you away! This place is authentically German, from…read morethe attire of the waitstaff to the menu offerings. Walking in the door gives you the feeling of dining in a Bavarian beer hall where there are plenty of locals enjoying the atmosphere. For us tourists, photos are included for most of the menu selections. I tried their signature dish: knuckle with cabbage and a potato dumpling. Even the half portion was huge! The veal schnitzel and steak entrees were also delicious. My server spoke little English, so knowledge of German would be a plus if dining here. The restaurant seems to be known for their beer and has quite a selection, however, a smaller wine menu is also available. I would definitely recommend making a reservation or coming early. As my friends and I were leaving, the line for entry was out the door.

Restaurant Maximilians offers an elevated (and perhaps more tourist-friendly) take on Bavarian…read moreclassics, with a polished exterior that draws you into a refined yet friendly dining environment. Inside, the design leans toward a hybrid of a traditional German restaurant and modern luxury: dark woods, crisp table settings, and ambient lighting create an upscale but comfortable atmosphere suitable for all occasions ranging from date nights, celebratory dinners, or refined travel meals. The general vibe feels more sophisticated than casual tourist spots, with a bustling (yet not overwhelming) ambiance. Patrons range from international tourists to locals grabbing a drink after work, and a cosmopolitan mix of languages echoes throughout the space. After a 4-hour walking tour of Berlin, our group of eight was hungry for a hearty German meal. The same morning, we made a reservation for our party of 8 for 6:30pm later that night, and we appreciated the fact that the reservation process for large parties is easy and convenient. Additionally, When we arrived at the restaurant, we were immediately seated at a large table, and our waiter kindly directed us to a QR code with a translated English menu complete with pictures. The menu itself is extensive, with a range of options (from the more familiar pretzels and schnitzel to German classics like Pork Knuckle and Munich Bratwurst). Our server was charismatic and friendly, joking with us and guiding us through his favorites on the menu. When it came time to order, he asked us if we could order in the dishes' real German names (which we subsequently butchered), and he graciously corrected our pronunciation and explained any questions we had about some of the more traditional items. Some members of our party ordered their Ofenwarme Brezn mit Fassbutter (Pretzel with Warm Butter, €3,90): a generously-sized pillowy pretzel, generously salted and served with a creamy knob of decadent butter. For my entree, I selected the Halbe Haxe (€17.80), which is a half portion of crispy pork knuckle with Bavarian sauerkraut and a bread dumpling. For being a half portion, this dish was absolutely huge (with the bone, the knuckle was almost the size of my head!). The exterior skin had been wonderfully crisped up, almost like a German chicharron, whereas the interior was a mix of shreddable "pulled-pork"-like meat marbled with succulent fat, all served atop a rich, savory gravy. The Bavarian sauerkraut had a slight tang to contrast the decadence of the dish, and the bread dumpling was dense, yet soaked up the gravy perfectly. This was the tastiest dish I sampled during my time in Berlin, and certainly a great value as well. From asking my friends, other great plates included their Saftiger Schweinsbraten vom Schopf (€19.90 - a roast pork dish with bread dumplings, potato dumplings, gravy, and Bavarian sauerkraut; very similar to the Halbe Haxe but with what seemed like pork loin), 3 ECHTE Kalbsfleischpflanzer (€21.40 - three succulent veal meatballs with mashed potatoes, gravy, and buttered onions), and Handgeschabte Käsespätzle (€17.40 - homemade cheese noodles with mountain cheese and pear, topped with fried onions and served with a side salad; basically a bougee Bavarian mac and cheese, and a great vegetarian option). Two members of our party also ordered their Ausgezogener Apfelstrudel (€8.60), which was a sumptuous apple strudel with perfectly al-dente apples, flaky pastry, and warming spices, served with ice cream and a caramel-like sauce. In terms of price point, Maximilians sits in the moderate to premium range for Berlin restaurants: obviously pricier than your average beer hall or currywurst stand, but fitting for its polished service, urban location, elevated cuisine (with huge portions, might I add), as well as its large audience of tourists. If you're ever in the area, I would highly recommend Maximilians, and I'll certainly be back to sample some of their other colossal dishes!

We went to this small local restaurant, we order a large beer lager, it was good, for eat I order…read moreBerliner teller it was delicious. See the photos to see how good they is

I was looking for a traditional German restaurant where I could enjoy a proper local dinner, and…read morecame across glowing reviews for Schlögl's--just a short tram ride from my hotel to Alexanderplatz. When I arrived, I was surprised to find it tucked away at the back of a small shopping plaza. And just my luck--the hostess informed me the kitchen had just closed. As I turned to leave, she came running after me (I suspect the boss gave the nod) and said they'd be happy to serve me anyway. That small act of kindness set the tone for the whole experience. Inside, the restaurant felt warm and cozy, with the kind of unpretentious atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at home. I ordered the mixed grill platter, which included schnitzel, a meatball, and currywurst, served with potatoes and salad. The food arrived almost before I had time to open my book, and to my surprise, it was freshly made--flavorful, hearty, and absolutely satisfying. If you're looking for classic German comfort food in a relaxed, welcoming spot, Schlögl's is well worth seeking out.

Trying another German restaurant while in Berlin. Augustiner am Gendarmenmarkt didn't disappoint…read more Nice large restaurant, nice ambiance and friendly and fast service. Although I wasn't very hungry, I tried the currywerst with fries. It was good. I really would of ordered the pork knuckle, but I did get a taste from son in law I recommended

Was looking for something casual, "authentic" and near our hotel downtown, and this place fit…read moreperfectly. It was also reasonably priced. Started with a German red wine and a bottle of almdudler with a pretzel. My potato soup came out at the same time as my two Bavarian sausages. And the pork was good. I know that German restaurants aren't the same kind of rush experience that Americans are used to but we had literally been seated for a full hour and had nothing beyond the drinks and the pretzel (which technically was a side for my sausages). Even the waiter was surprised. But two glasses of wine two bottles of lemonade and two meals came to a total of 55 euros. We couldn't do that back home. Great vibe. Friendly staff.

This German restaurant and beer hall is located in the Sony Center and we had our run club…read morecelebration dinner here after running the Berlin Marathon. Had a great time, service was good, the food was tasty, and of course the German brews were delicious. I don't recall a lot about this night after many steins of beer but we had fun! Prost! It is kind of a touristy spot but pricing was reasonable, and the architecture of the space itself is cool to look at.

Wir magst Lindenbräu. Sie sind sehr freundlich und gastfreundlich…read more We came here only a few hours after arriving in Der Hauptstadt. It was a short walk from our hotel and we wanted to see the former Sony Center. We ordered ein Berliner Weißbräu und Riesling... while sitting back to enjoy the roof and its wonderful architecture. Yes, it's worth it. Für Abendessen... wir gingen mit Schnitzel und Berliner Wurst (Currywurst). Both were tasty (sehr lecker) and too much to finish. Sadly, we didn't believe our room had refrigerator to take it all back (it did). Now granted this is a touristy area, the prices seemed very reasonable. So Five Stars and we would definitely come back on our nächster Urlaub.

Lovely place and delicious plates. Highly recommend that you give it a go if you are in town.read more

We had just arrived from Buenos Aires, long flight and we were hungry! This place was recommended…read morefor a good and abundant lunch. So it was. It's located in the Gendmarket (beautiful place), the staff were nice and very attentive. The food came in a perfect pace to the table. We had the cold potato leek soup as starter, delicious! As main courses: the steak from fillet of beef and the veal meat balls. Both were very good, very tasty and perfect quantity. We had two glasses of rose and coffee after. It is a bit overpriced. Recién llegábamos de Buenos Aires, viaje largo y teníamos hambre! Este lugar fue recomendado para un buen almuerzo y abundante. Así fue. Está ubicado en el Gendmarket (hermoso lugar), el personal fue muy amable y siempre muy atentos. La comida tuvo un ritmo perfecto en llegar a la mesa. De entrada pedimos la sopa fría de papa, deliciosa! Como principales: la carne con salsa Bearnaise y papas fritas y las albóndigas de ternera con puré de papas. Ambos muy ricos, sabrosos y cantidades perfectas. Tomamos 2 copas de rose y café al final.

Food was solid and the beer was good. I'm not a huge beer fan, but when I'm Germany…read more... We enjoyed the currywurst and potatoes as well. We left quite full and would dine here again. Atmosphere was relaxed and service was decent.

Overall the food was really good. My son loved his steak and fries, and I really enjoyed the…read moreschnitzel. Someone in our party also ordered the pork knuckle, which was good but we should've gotten it boneless. The dumplings were also rather flavorless. Overall the service was good, the only think I didn't appreciate was being forced to pay 8 Euro for a bottle of water in addition to our drinks. The waiter insisted that was the only option, but then I noticed another local next to us who was able to order tap water. Either way, we were glad to be able to come here without a reservation on a holiday, and found the food to be good overall.

such good food. such authentic atmosphere. such wonderful service. Everything you could want and…read moreeverything you expect. One carnivore and one vegetarian, yet we still left happy. very customary and authentic menu. very awesome bier. loved it.

I really enjoyed our visit to Alt-Berliner Wirtshaus. Our…read morewaiter was the best and made the evening absolutely perfect. We got lucky to get a table right away as it gets super busy, even on a weekday night. The restaurant has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. They have a nice drinks menu with lots of creative cocktails as well as the staples. The food menu has all the traditional German items and seems like you can t go wrong with any of them. The portions are large, and the food was packed with flavor! Everything was delicious and I would definitely come back!

They had only a few vegetarian options available here so I was initially apprehensive of stabbing…read moreat salad sitting among folks having amazing-looking goulash and schnitzel, but was pleasantly surprised by a well-presented lightly creamy tagliatelle mushroom pasta. The beer was fast and well-frothed, and I tried this interesting black beer dessert later which felt like a panna cotta/tiramisu mix. The hosts were sweet and dealt with my terrible deutsch.

I ate here with family last fall. I wanted sauerbraten. When I saw the name, I recalled the comic…read morefrom my childhood. With sauerbraten on the menu, I had to try this restaurant. My wife and I had sauerbraten...every bit as good as I had hoped. Son had the veal schnitzel...also delicious. The vegetarian item looked good too. Huge portions. Reasonable pricing. Great atmosphere (though the neighborhood looks a bit run down). I will return in my next visit to Berlin. I have to try the Konigsburger Klöpse.

We came for dinner as a suggestion from the group we were with. It was quiet and comfortable…read moreinside. The staff was friendly and helpful. We ordered and received our food quickly. Overall the food and drink was good and I will make an effort to come back in my next trip to Berlin!

We stumbled upon this place near our hotel and like it so much, we went back for another lunch and…read moretwice for late night drinks. Excellent daily specials and solid simple menu with tasty German food. Staff were super friendly. We had excellent salads, schnitzel, and some specials such as stuffed cabbage with warm potatoes, also had a German version of cheesy stuffed manicotti. I highly recommend and will return on my next trip to Berlin. If I lived in the area I would make this my place to go.

We saw a live jazz band here and they were great! It's a nice intimate venue. The bar had a good…read morebeer selection, and I highly recommend if you're into live music.

The place is very cosy and nice - a lot of photos and pictures with famous jazz and blues…read moremusicians, the sound is perfect. Sometimes, when you visit bars with live music you can not hear anything, and your ears are "dying", but hear you really can enjoy the music. Only two points are explaining my 4 stars: they charged 8 euro from everyone for the live music (when I had called them to book a table, they have not told me anything about this) and food was not perfect (but it is bar, so it is fine :) ) But even though I enjoyed music and place, and will visit it again.