Excellent! I live nearby so I'm very lucky to visit anytime. Service has always been great, friendly and attentive. Food is delicious, I've tried many menu options and all have been good quantity and tasty. Ambiance is beautiful and a classic Rathskeller! read more

This is your average college town bar/restaurant. When you first walk into the restaurant it's like walking into a dungeon. The drinks are a little high and not much variety on the menu. I was disappointed. read more

Wow, great food and a HUGE beer selection. Steinkellers is very unique compared to the other bars and restaurants in Oxford which is a huge plus for me. Not much to say other than 5 stars. read more

Must try!! Lots of Beer, Beer, Beer. Fabulous german food, salads and burgers. Steak night on Wednesday, OMG!! Great brunch menu only on weekends! Great service to top it off. You will come back again and again. :) read more

Unfortunately I went to hofbrauhaus newport a few weeks ago and it is much nicer than Steinkeller. They do have great selection of beers to choose from and our waitress was great. The food on the other hand left a little to be desired. We had a pork belly Rubin and could not figure out why we would do that to big in with. The other meal we got was mad king Ludwig, I wanted to try it but I ate about a quarter of it, just not my cup of tea. Good news is that the teen age boys loved it when we got home .... New update, (a year later)the sauerkraut balls are awesome. The service was great and took care of us. Tip get the beer special that comes with the glass for $7 read more

Steinkeller - German Near Me - Oxford, Ohio

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First time visiting for family weekend. Family had breakfast prior to leaving and service was outstanding. Food was also great and they turned out the food quickly despite being a rush upon opening. Highly recommended. read more

LOVE Gina! We were visiting from out of town and Gina made our experience so enjoyable! We will definitely return!

I understand Oxford's mask mandate and restaurants are required to comply. How cost effective is it to turn away business because you opt to not offer masks to patrons. Yes, it costs a bit more to do business but by denying service to those guests without masks runs the risk of alienating your customers. I'm from out of state and didn't happen to have a mask. I am however fully vaccinated and have documentation to back that up. I asked the hostess about this but was denied access. Have patronized this establishment for years. Will now have to rethink the future. read more

Took a nice drive to this small campus town of Oxford. Restaurant located in a center square nice area many if places to walk around and shop. The restaurant was located underground. Nice cute German place not really big. It had it's age showing but clean. Standred German fair and burgers. German beer a plenty. I had the Ludwig's sandwich crazy bratt burger and pork and sauerkraut between 2 potato pancakes. Huge. Wife had prime rib sandwich. Sliced beef not real prime rib. We took home a cream puff and brownie. So I took off 2 stars one because service was slow. Maybe the help wanted sign had something to do with it? And the food was just ok. Infact my cream puff was so bland I really only ate a small piece of it. Disappointed for what should be a German staple. On a good note my wife loved her brownie. You can try to enjoy but good luck. read more

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This small little basement place was a straight DIAMOND found in Oxford, OH. plenty of great German beers, and one of the best soft pretzels I've had in quite some time. The mustard it comes with was the absolute perfect accompaniment. The beer cheese wasn't the greatest, but I certainly didn't hesitate to use almost all of it dipping my pretzel. My lunch-mate ordered the prime rib sandwich, which she said was simply fantastic. This place was a great find, and I'm glad that we stopped in! Be prepared though, when ordering a 1/2 or a full beer, a full is HUGE. read more

Steinkeller - Full size beer, compared to a 16oz cup - German Near Me - Oxford, Ohio

Where do I even start?? This little hole in the wall is the perfect place to dine with family and friends!! (I will note that there is a foul smell of sweat inside) I had the biscuits and gravy (subpar) but their mimosas are to die for! #germanfood #germansausage read more

Steinkellers is a straight 10/10!! Hidden gem for sure. Waitress was super informative about the food and beer menu. Atmosphere is nice and lowkey. Vast alcohol menu with tons of German beers and wines. Food was incredible and service was quick. I had the wursts platter it was spot on . 100% coming back for more. read more

Steinkeller - Cheddar mett, beirwurst, sauerkraut, potatoes, red cabbage, mustard aioli, pretzel sticks - German Near Me - Oxford, Ohio

After reading positive reviews, my wife and I drive an hour with our 6-year old to celebrate Mother's Day. First off, they were out of decaf coffee, the we discovered that they had absolutely no child breakfast items on their brunch menu. Sorry but my son didn't want a grilled cheese at 10am. They have chicken and waffles on their brunch menu but refused to do a plain waffle. RIDICULOUS. " We only have one waffle iron and we would back the kitchen up, " was the managers response. I'm still sitting here irritated at the poor service and the clear message of not wanting to serve the customer with such a simple request. I gave 2 stars only for the " beer celler" theming of the restaurant. We will not be back and will make sure the parents we know with children attending Miami University are aware of the poor customer service. read more

Was in "uptown" delivering goods to needy college students, so the Hoff suggested we check out the Steinkeller, since he's always wanted to eat there. First, if you've never been there, be prepared to descend into what appears to be a most uninviting basement crypt, but once you open the second door (think air lock), you'll find yourself greeted (or startled, in my case) by a friendly greeter to your right (she was a Reds fan, or so it seemed by her attention to the latest Reds meltdown... blowing a 9 run lead seems nearly routine). We were seated in a booth, and our ultra-attentive waitress told us it was her first day, and we were her first customers! How cool!!! I forget her name, but she was an awesome waitress - very patient with The Hoff's inability to make decisions when faced with the daunting task of looking over a menu. She made good recommendations about menu items and was concerned about my food allergy. I drank a half-litre of Spaten Optimator. I could have had a litre, but that would have been overdoing it. We started with a pretzel as an appetizer, which was yummy - crisp on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. For dinner,I had a bratwurst, which was delicious. The sauerkraut and cabbage were tasty, too. I'm not a German food aficionado, so I can't really evaluate the quality of the food from a "is this authentic German cuisine?" but I can say that everything tasted good. And I'm picky! See my other reviews. :) Although both of us were full by the end of the meal, I couldn't turn down dessert. The apple streudel, which is made there (or so I was told), was awesome. I could have had the beer and streudel, and been happy with my meal, but that's not really much of a dinner. So, overall, great experience at Steinkeller. I'd definitely going again! read more

Steinkeller - German Near Me - Oxford, Ohio

Pleasant on the phone, attitudes restaurant and the service and the price is not worth it not even on steaks night, patrons can do much better then the tasteless food that they served. read more

It was our first time going to a traditional german restaurant and we LOVED it. Great service, great food, and great beer selection!

Great place to have a nice steak & and a ice cold beer!! Great wait staff ready to serve you !!

Being from NKY and of German descent I have had my fair share of delicious German food/ ambience, but his place was absolutely dealing. So spot on with it's actual basement local, great brunch foods and classic giant German beers. Absolutely perfect after a hot day canoeing at Hueston woods. We will DEFINITELY be back! Oh PS our waitress was amazing and hilarious. read more

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What a wonderful find while on an adventure! Despite not having the charcuterie which was on both the menu and website, the Steinkellar is awesome! Great food, reasonably priced considering the quality, and atmosphere was lively! Service was prompt and congenial, food piping hot! Definitely a revisit next time we're in town. Viele Dank! read more

I went here for dinner with my wife and son. They both ordered steak, a filet and a ribeye. I ordered the kasaspaetzel with chicken. All orders came with a salad. The dinner was a hit. Both steaks were done properly and were served with mashed potatoes. The sauce with the steak was a great compliment to the steak. The kasaspaetzel was pretty good. Not as thick with the cheese I have had in Germany and Austria, but it was still cheesy and tasty. All our salads were fresh and hearty. Overall, we had a terrific meal. read more

So disappointing.. No one at our table enjoyed anything. On a positive note, Oxford is a cute city.

Really wish we could rate the food. Google told us the place was open until 11 and Yelp says Midnight. We got there at 10PM and after a few minutes of standing around curiously, a woman emerged from the kitchen and let us know they close at 10pm. Looked like it would be good. Too bad they cant figure out what their hours are or how to update them on the internet for the rest of us. read more

Drove 3 hours to experience Das Boot with truly authentic beer and food. Waitress was super on it and professional. Food and drink was outstanding. Can't say enough good things about this place. read more

It's my first choice of restaurants in Oxford. I've been in Munich a few times and this restaurant is a true copy of a Bavarian beer house. Food is authentic and very well prepared and the beer selection is great. If you're in a Bavarian mood, this is the place for you. read more

Horrible service. After telling the waitress that my schnitzel was horrible piece of chicken she asked if she can pack it to go for me not to mention charges me a full price for it. My sons was good but mine was bad. Will never go there again. read more

A hidden gem. Wonderful authentic German food. Great service and great ambiance. A must visit when in Oxford!

About the only type of food I hadn't experienced in the four months since I moved here was German food, therefore I decided to give this place a go after having it highly recommended (and since I'm one-quarter German). Everyone that recommended this place was right on the money! I had the Schnitzel Fingers and the Broiled Salmon Matecumbe, and both were exceptionally delicious. The service was exceptional, and the ambiance was just right for a late Saturday afternoon. Even if you have no German heritage, I absolutely would recommend this restaurant for outstanding food and service. read more

What a great find. Came into Oxford for a football game on a Weds. grabbed dinner here and quite happy. Bit over priced on liters of beer at 12.00 but it was really, really good. Food was generous and delicious. I would absolutely come back - service was friendly and upbeat Great find! Do it read more

Great place to get a huge beer. underground establishment that looks like and feels like a fancy dungeon. bad cellphone reception... every time ive been there i find myself heading upstairs to send a txt or make a call. smells funky sometimes :( read more

I came here as a prospective student at Miami's graduate school We began with sampler plates, which include pretzels and a variety of fried foods. The cheese sauce accompanying the pretzels was especially fantastic. The service was a bit stressed, and this caused them to be rather short with our party, clearly annoyed as our group of 15 or so changed tables and seats to accommodate newcomers and to "mix" and get to get to know one another. I highly recommend the reuben. It's salty, but that's okay for an authentic German dish. It's tender, lean meat that really can be quite juicy in your mouth. The fries accompanying it, which you pay extra for, are not really at all interesting. I had to dip them in the above-mentioned cheese sauce just to satisfy myself after the reuben. Food and atmosphere are great-- love the old German subway maps. The service was only so-so, though it seems other people here have had some better experiences. read more

Went, took my wife for a nice German Dinner, went in very busy, not an issue, sat us in the back, by a Room full of students and their parents....the SCREAMING, BANGING on tables, and signing songs with F word about 100 times....complained to our waitress whom said yea, it's parents weekend....who cares! Cut our dinner short, left a smaller tip than my normal 20-25% and left, and will NEVER be back, I will drive the extra 20 miles to Miamitown to the Bier Haus.... read more

Food was wonderful. Bartender was very resourceful. Great selection of food and beer. Will definitely be back !!! read more

Steinkeller - Chicken Käsespätzle was absolutely delish! The selection of beer was a great variety. The service was wonderful as well. - German Near Me - Oxford, Ohio

Not only did our server fail to mention the price of the Special of the Night, the filet was fat loaded. Then the bill came with a charge of $ 76.00 for the filet. Most items on the menu are $ 10.00 - $ 15.00. We complained to the manager about the expense and not being informed. He could have cared less. We will never go back. read more

There is a paucity of brunch fare in Oxford, so I was excited to try out the new brunch menu here. Sadly, the only vegetarian option is potato pancakes. I don't happen to be a huge fan of potato pancakes, so I asked if I could put together some "sides" as my brunch plate. I was told that that is not allowed. I asked if I could add scrambled eggs as a side to my potato pancakes and was told that the kitchen won't scramble eggs here. Fried eggs they can do, though. If you are a fan of fried pig meat and eggs, you will be in heaven here. Otherwise abandon all hope all ye who enter. read more

Steinkeller - Fried egg and potatoes. - German Near Me - Oxford, Ohio

In a small town, this place is a hidden treasure. Follow the sketchy stairs downstairs to find a hidden underground German bar. Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Apple streusel OH MY. If you like beer this place is the place to go, with a wide selection of German beer from light beers like the Paulaner to darker beers like the Salvator. Tuesdays are half off 1/2 liter, Wednesdays are steak nights, and Thursdays are $3 off liters and live music with Accordion Dave! read more

Steinkeller - German decor, German beer, German everything please - German Near Me - Oxford, Ohio

Being in a college town, we appreciate the consistency of this place. We've been here several times before as a large group post Miami games. We truly enjoy being in the private party room in the back. On this occasion, we called and asked for it. We were told they can't reserve it but it was currently available. Several of us left the game early to be able to get the private room. When we arrived, they refused to give it to us. The bartender/manager admitted to talking to us on the phone and proceeded to tell us she was saving it for a party of 12 (we were a part of 8). We asked repeatedly for that room. She lied to us multiple times. When we were sat (within visibility of the room) they were using the room for rolling silverware. They later cleared it for a group of 6. Multiple lies and she was nasty about it. It felt like she was saving it for some personal friends. Our server Gina was amazing and took care of us knowing we were upset. She really was amazing. Just don't appreciate the lying. We will be changing tradition from here on out. read more

I was introduced to "The German Bar" on a recent trip to Oxford, and it was pretty much incredible. We started off the evening with a round of "Truck Bombs." Truck Bombs = Irish Car Bombs x50. They're served in a liter mug. Not a shot for the faint of heart! I tried two different kinds of wurst - the house favorite Bierwurst, and the Jalapeno Cheddar Mettwurst. Both were delicious, and went well with the Dinkel Acker Dunkel I drank. Reuben, the bartender, was hilarious. I think we would have spent the entire night at Steinkeller if we hadn't had a hockey game to go to. read more

I offer a suggestion... Under no circumstances should you consume TWO steins of Spaten Optimator! The high alcohol percentage mixed with the quantity could make you: 1. Rabidly head directly to Bruno's pizza and proceed to hard-sell freshmen on the virtues of "The slice" and "Bruno's Dough"! 2. Lose your friends on the way home - even though the walk home is 1 block! 3. Wake up 1 hour after falling asleep and proceed to "release" the Optimator on the carpet of Oxford's nicest hotel. Thank god for amazing friends! So, there you go. I would, however, highly recommend consuming one stein and doing all of the above minus step 3! Right on! On a more informational note, Steinkeller has over 15 taps of German beer... unrivaled by almost anywhere else in the country. The beer is served in authentic brewery steins and snifter-like beer glasses, and nothing but top quality. Everything from Paulener to Franziskaner to Spaten... all kinds of stuff. I believe the brews stem from experiences during a Miami University study abroad program. I highly recommend this place! read more

This is a family-friendly, college town hangout. Lots of quirky character. Warm friendly atmosphere. Casual, fun dining experience. Great selection of German beers and other adult beverages. The husband and I both got the Bratwurst platter, shared a pretzel and I ordered a small Keller salad. We thoroughly enjoyed all the food we ordered. There were little mis-steps in the service but mistakes aren't necessarily a big deal and everything was resolved quickly and to order. High points for us were the light texture of the Brats, really good! Pretzel was chewy and salty in all the right ways and of course good beer. You can tell they move a lot of beer. No skunk! Very fresh, and refreshing. Parking was tricky and given that we came a couple days before classes resumed at MU I could see parking being a straight-up bear when the whole student population is in town. This however will not stop us from returning! We had a great time and will be back for more! read more

We stopped in for Sunday brunch and were able to be seated right away, just before the rush hit. I ordered the Chicken Fried Pork Schnitzel and really enjoyed every aspect of it. The schnitzel was perfectly breaded and crispy and it was just the right amount of food. Our service was quick and pleasant on a busy Sunday. I hope to return someday, there were many things on the menu that looked tasty. read more