Long time customer 40+ years, went this past Sunday for dinner with the family, we were very disappointed. Service was slow yet seemed to be plenty of waitstaff, no bread served. Wienerschnitzel was good but small portion for the money (expensive tab for what we ordered), they served the meals over the spaetzle which made it kind of gooey, spaetzle is to be served as a side dish. Red Cabbage was bland. $7 Slice of cake was cold and dry. We were happy they kept it open but not the same as we remember from Rupert's days. read more

I love German food as I lived in Germany for 3 years so I like to try different ones across the country. This place is super cute and festive with hundreds of German beer mugs displayed throughout the entire restaurant and lots of beautiful stained glass windows too! I ordered the sauerbraten and it was delicious! The meat was tender and the sauce was tangy! Enjoyed my meal and the atmosphere very much! read more

Student Prince - Love their display of hundreds of German beer mugs and lovely flowers throughout the restaurant! - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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Oh no, I hope this restaurant did not jump the shark! I visited it on 3/16/18 and did not have the best dinning experience. The service was only mediocre. The wait staff was more interested in servicing a small party in the back room then our table. The food was not so good, my meal was not hot when served. For a Saturday night it was not too crowded. From my past experience this is unusual. I like this place and hope this is a one time thing and I have better service and food the next time. read more

Only place I have ever been that substitutes a menu during the holiday season and charges more for everything. Just had the server bring the regular menu to look at and everything on the one page "Christmas Menu" is $2-4 more expensive than the same item on the regular menu. Should have driven the extra 3 miles to the Munich Haus. Went there out of convenience but will stick to the Munich Haus from now on. They must not think much of their regulars if they pull the ol-switcharoo like that around the holidays. Apparently they are not in the Christmas spirit. Also, they need to do a better job cleaning the bar. Nobody likes fruit flies in their overpriced holiday meal. What a bunch of scrooge-mc#ucks. read more

I have mixed feelings on this one, and am torn between two and three stars. I hadn't been to the Fort in years, for the same reasons no one under 70 had been to the Fort in years-- the interior was tired, the menu hadn't been updated since the Carter administration, and the food wasn't that good. But my in-laws and our family friends wanted to check out the renovations and revamped menu, and we were curious as well. The renovated bar area definitely flows better, but it looks as though a modern bar was dropped in the middle of a historic Bavarian-style restaurant... which it was. It doesn't seem like any effort was made to integrate the new into the existing, and the dueling aesthetics look bizarre. The bar is composed of a lot of black wood, for example, which clashes with the mahogany-ish stained wood throughout the rest of the restaurant. On the plus side, however, they made some sense of the former chaos in the dining room, by simplifying the wall decor a bit and adding some fresh paint. We ordered a few starters-- smoked trout, brussels sprouts, and fried camembert. They were all average, with the trout being the best of the bunch. I ordered salmon with pastrami seasoning. I've made a similar dish at home, and wanted to see how they prepared it. "Not well" was the answer. The salmon was cooked fine, but there was no pastrami seasoning flavor at all. The fish was served on top of a lentil mash that was interesting, but extremely salty. The dish was supposed to come with a cucumber yogurt, which wasn't present. On the whole, my meal wasn't terrible, but it wasn't really as advertised. (A side note on the salmon: the dish is listed as "salmon three ways" but described as "pastrami seasoned, broiled, or mustard glazed." As in, pick one. "Three ways" is a term of art, guys!) My husband ordered the German sampler, and liked it a lot. I tried some of his red cabbage, and it was awesome. My sister-in-law, on the other hand, ordered a mushroom risotto that was very heavy and the wrong consistency. On the whole, it seems as though the food is still pretty hit or miss. Our waitress, while nice enough, was not entirely on top of her game. She did a fine job taking our drink and meal orders, but didn't really check in once our entrees arrived. At one point, every single person at the table had an empty glass in front of them, and when our waitress finally came over to take a few dishes away, she didn't ask anyone if they'd like another drink. After our meal, my husband and I went over to the bar for an after dinner drink. The service was fine, and the bartenders were friendly, but the townie barflies were loud and eye-roll inducing. This was well and good, and certainly not the restaurant's fault, until the bartenders got into a conversation with one of them (a Springfield cop, who was telling anyone who would listen that he was a Springfield cop) about Caitlyn Jenner. Among other derisive comments, they were in agreement that she was "ridiculous," shouldn't have received an ESPY award for "that," and that they would continue to "call him Bruce." It was offensive and unprofessional. We were willing to give the "new" Fort the benefit of the doubt, but I don't think we'll be back. read more

All weekend, we kept talking about going to "The Fort." We get there and I find it's the Student Prince, a place I've heard of but never tried. Very glad I finally made it! We were shown into a large dining room off the bar with old, pine panelled walls and lots of delft blue plates. Very old-fashioned and charming. Our waitress was friendly and seasoned. I asked if we should have the pate or the smoked trout to start, and she rattled off the pros of both. We were swayed by her report that the trout was served with a fresh horseradish sauce. The smoked filet arrived and was excellent, as was the horseradish sauce. The filet was intensely smoky and firm, without any aggressive fishy smell, but plenty of flavor. The horseradish sauce was creamy-sweet and chilled, with a bit of the required horseradish bite. We had side salads with the house specialty Roquefort dressing. It's delish! Not exactly cutting edge, but so tasty in that old-fashioned way. It's a kind of French dressing into which our waitress mashed a ball of Roquefort cheese before putting it on our salads. The salads themselves were absolutely standard, but loved that dressing! I had Oma's Roulade, a thin serving of beef, rolled around a pickle (!) and pan fried, then served with a brown gravy. It came with home fries and red cabbage. A delicious dinner. The roulade had a mild, beefy taste and the gravy was well-seasoned, if not outstanding. And who doesn't love a pickle surprise!!! The home fries were great - crispy brown edges, but generally soft, white, just-done potato. This is exactly how I like them - not at all overdone. The red cabbage was tart and vinegary, with a touch of sweetness. Very nice. My date had the Wurst Platte and said it was delicious. Since I wasn't about to part with any of my food, I felt it in poor taste to ask for some of his. The sausage all looked well-made and carefully cooked. For dessert, we shared a portion of Indian Pudding, which I love. I found theirs to be substantial and full of molasses and cinnamon flavor. It was served warm, with vanilla ice cream. I had two beers - Spaten Maibock - they were also delicious. And they were served just right - cool and refreshing, but not so cold that they lost their flavor. My date told me about another place in town that prides itself on serving a beer at a computer-controlled, precise temperature. So what? Want to impress me? Do it without a computer, like they do at Student Prince. So, this place ain't cutting edge. It's got charm, it plays host to Springfield's movers and shakers and down-home types too. It's got great, mature, professional wait staff who know their stuff. And it offers traditional, substantial food at pretty good prices. I would consider this a great dinner most any night, especially with good company over a few perfect beers. read more

50 years ago this was.the place for Lobster American and the flaming Baked Alaska., just as I remembered even Rupert is there in the person of his son who assured me with advance notice he could duplucate his father's recipes. The place is exactly tge same. It is wonderful to find a place that carries on the same passions that made it famous in the first place. What a gem!!! You will be pleased. read more

I mean come on? It's the Student Prince. Authentic german dishes. Try the brussel sprouts for god sake!

We stumbled into Student Prince, glad we did. Food was excellent German fare. Place is old school. Looks frozen in time, that's all good because the food is great! Waitress Erin could not have been sweeter. Only downside is I live in New Orleans and may never be back. You reading this however, are lucky to be in Springfield, and should head over NOW! read more

I have been here several times over the years and I have to say that I love this place.. Great German food with the appropriate decor.. I don't think that you can go wrong with anything on this menu, its time tested.. It's very deceiving from the outside you may think its a strange theater before you would think amazing Germain restaurant and local landmark.. read more

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When we first arrived in Connecticut in 1991, I met someone who was close friends with Ruprecht, the man who made this place famous. We were introduced many years ago and I can only tell you that he was a fabulous human being; a very classy guy. May he rest in peace. So there's my disclaimer; I'm quite fond of this wonderful restaurant and even the pretentious machinations of Ruprecht's son, who now holds court every now and again, cannot tarnish the experience for us. The cuisine here proves that there is such a thing as German "haute cuisine." My foodie friends tease me about the fact that I call myself a gourmet but still insist on having a German meal out at least once a month. There are waitresses at this place who've been there since I was about eight years old. (That makes 'em about 90 years old... just kidding). They can be a bit off-putting if they don't know you. However, if you're a regular (or, for that matter, if you're tolerant and friendly) you'll soon receive the broad smile and genuine concern for your happiness and well-being that set them apart from the legions of mediocre servers I think we've all come to accept, albeit reluctantly. So where does one start? Oysters, if they have them. Smoked fish. Pickled herring. Potato pancakes. I'm not a big fan of the baked cheese, although it's very, very European and very beer-friendly. Sadly, I'm not a big beer fan. But I'll tell you that the bartenders make a superb martini -- and so much of the appetizer menu here is martini-friendly (goose liver pate, anyone?) that I could make a full meal of just the appetizers, the old-school salad and lots of martinis. Schnitzel is tender, perfectly golden-brown and appropriately buttery. A fish selection one evening was a study in freshness and simplicity (and who the heck orders fish as an entree in a German restaurant?!!) Wild boar tends to be on the dry side but the delectably rich side dishes make up for what the boar may be missing. Speaking of side dishes... It's a tradition that one can only have Spaetzle here in October. Take it or leave it. But there's enough variety here that one should be happy that they serve it at all. The Oktoberfest Spaetzle is unlike anything you've had in either New York or Boston. Veggies are standard fare out of season... however, summer brings the bounty of the local farms to the tables here, and what wonderful treats they offer. Perhaps their competition (a distant third-place) in New Britain, Connecticut should take a cue from this place; cut it out with the damned canned corn and frozen string beans! Back to the issue at hand... do not order the white asparagus (canned) nor the hearts of palm appetizer at The Student Prince. These things, of course, are demanded by some of their patrons, but they're forgettable in quality and presentation. The general tone of the cuisine is understatement. A whisper of nutmeg here, a bit of tarragon there... just a bit is all, but it's all-important. I've never been told that they make their own sausages; they're from a purveyor... but if one didn't know better you'd think they were made in-house. The veal (white) sausage is a study in the judicious use of garlic, onion and nutmeg; all barely detectable but you'd miss 'em if they weren't there. All the good things from the "Wald" (the forest) are here; rabbit, venison and wild fowl are all present and prepared in archetypal fashion. A little bony, (isn't rabbit that way anyhow?) this rabbit (at about $18) is better than the rabbit we had as a special at one of New York's most famous French food palaces (where it cost about $50). Wines are expensive but there are some very, very interesting selections. The French selections are value-priced; some are very obscure but definitely worth a try. So old-fashioned is this place that one can get hollandaise sauce (or Bearnaise) on just about anything you want. I usually never opt for filet mignon because it's flavorless. At this restaurant we like to order it merely as a vehicle for the perfectly-made Bearnaise sauce. So then they clear everything off and bring out the strong coffee. Dessert is an affair that just begs for eiswein (a sweet dessert wine made from grapes dessicated by freezing and harvested by hand) -- but get ready to pay for it. A good bottle of eiswein will set you back about $150. And it's only 500 ml! It's hard to make up one's mind about dessert here. Sometimes a simple berry tart with loose whipped cream ("Schlag") is appropriate, but sometimes the rich, decadent cakes and tortes win over. Then you must have their own version of the herbed brandy with honey (Jagermeisster to you whippersnappers; but then again, so much more than Jagermeisster). And just when you're ready to cry "uncle!" either your server, the captain (or the boss himself) will come around and perhaps give you a little cognac to help you brave the cold, hard outside... on the house. Two words: Eat here. read more

I've been coming to this icon of restaurants for more than 20 years and looked forward to dinner this evening but was very disappointed! Simple expectations from a restaurant of this caliber to have soup hot or hot German sides was not experienced! Ordered veal chop that was very tough and not acceptable - substituted for veal schnitzel w/mushroom gravy was very appetizing. Service was good but slow on a Tuesday night. Not sure I would return!! read more

Still one of my favorite places for German food in Massachusetts, beating out even the options we've got closer to Boston. With the Student Prince having expanded their restaurant in the last few years, it's become a great place for larger gatherings and private events. I loved seeing their back space decorated in beautiful pine branches and red ribbons for the December holidays. Fall is a great time for a solid Oktoberfest beer alongside some spaetzle and sweet sauerkraut. As always, their veal dishes are wonderfully spiced and soft. No pieces of mystery matter to chew through in their schnitzel. The server was very friendly and helping, recommending some dishes that I normally would have looked past had no one pointed them out. Happy that Student Prince remains in an ever-changing downtown area and hope to see it there for years to come. read more

For the price, the jager schnitzel was absolutely terrible. Unimpressed with the fried camembert appetizer. The mustard was delicious. The gravy with the schnitzel was fantastic. Red cabbage was also good. read more

This is an exceptional restaurant with fine German cuisine. Back when I went to college in the Springfield area, my parents would take my friends and I there for special dinners, and when my grandmother was alive, we would take her there as well. She shouldn't have consumed the wienerschnitzel for various health reasons, but she always did without care. (Yeah. Bad ass. Loved her. Ha!) There are various rooms that are all HUGE. Having been to Austria, there is a very European large restaurant hall feel to this place, which I've always enjoyed. Their various meats and potato pancakes are fabulous. They have this salad dressing...goodness if I can remember EXACTLY what it is, but it's orange with fresh bleu cheese cut directly into it. I am guilty of consuming that dressing straight up. No shame. read more

Delicious German food. We stopped along the way of a 1500 mile trip. Well worth it! We'll probably stop on our return trip as well.

Well, a great place for beer, I can tell you that much. Was here a couple of years ago during a bachelor party, and well, they gave us free passes to the nearby strip club, lol. But getting our buzz on at this place was excellent, with a good variety of tasting beers and such. Nice looking menu too. It's definitely it's own sort of "gentleman's club," as you generally won't find many females here. It's a spot for quiet contemplation and conversation. read more

This place has great food it's worth the try...i like it a lot. I really enjoyed the bar. The food is amazing. I've been there 10 times. With only one time lacking service. read more

THE best! After the disappointing casino this was like dying and going to Heaven! After so many years....it never disappoints! Food and beer...and service ... skip the casino!!!! read more

Certainly Authentic, took me back to my days in Germany. Warm German atmosphere, great beer, Carmela, our server, was very good. Food came out hot, accepting of the kids. Albeit they are good kids!! read more

What a throwback! Classic German food with classic German decor. I particularly liked the blue and white Weihnachten 1988 commemorative plates on the wall, just like Oma's house. We stopped here for dinner on our way to Boston. The paprika schnitzel had plenty of flavour and was well cooked. The real star was my wife's pork sandwich, which I believe was on special. The meal was not cheap but we enjoyed it. We had 4 kids with us and there were no problems; the staff were great. read more

A colleague of mine raved about the student prince, and told me that it was one of the better German restaurants we had visited. I must say, I was not impressed. The decor is great. The service was mediocre. The beer was fresh, but the draft selection is limited. The Wurstplatte was bland, and the Potato Salad was subpar. Perhaps I should have wandered into other parts of the menu, but I can't rate the food beyond 2 stars based on what I had. I may give it another shot, because my review is not inline with the rest, but Springfield is not a frequent destination for me, so my 2 stars may persist for some time. read more

Driving through Springfield I wanted to find a spot for dinner that was historic and unique. Google lead me to Student Prince and I was quite impressed. The dishes were daring and definitely unique -- I had the hearty game stew with bison, venison, wild boar, kangaroo, antelope, and elk! It was wonderful! Our service was excellent as our waitress and host had personalities and pride in their work at the Student Prince. As for the location's historic ambiance, it did not disappoint. Their walls of beer steins, china, and corkscrews were intriguing as was their old-wood, old-world charm spread throughout the place. I'd definitely recommend! read more

Student Prince - Game Stew! - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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So, we returned to the Student Prince yesterday for some delicious German Oktoberfest. We sat at the bar on a quiet Sunday evening of Labor Day weekend. We snacked on a Baked Giant German Pretzel that came with honey mustard and beer cheese and Fried Camembert Cheese that also came with honey mustard while enjoying our beer. Both appetizers came to us warm and yummy. We weren't especially hungry, so we decided to split a Knackwurst Plate that came with Spätzle and Sauerkraut. Along with a side of Cucumber Salad and some fresh bread, we were very satisfied. And, the bartender had them split the meal for us-how considerate is that! All in all, I am very happy that we returned and had a good dining experience. The atmosphere is pleasing to the eye, the bathrooms are spotless and the staff is helpful. read more

We were here on a Monday for lunch and sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly but not overly talkative, and made some fantastic recommendations for me and my crew. Their beer was excellent with many German and other European ones to choose from, and their glasses from Hofbräuhaus made me feel like I could have been spending the afternoon in Munich... (I wish!) The food was equally great! My goulash was hearty and flavorful, and my friend's sandwiches and burgers were big and juicy. I also stole a bunch of fries off their plates, and they were exceptional. The next time I'm in Springfield I am going to come back for their giant pretzel with beer cheese! read more

Tried Student Prince for the 1st time lastnight & unfortunately was disappointed. I've heard & read great things & have been excited to try it, so I really thought I'd enjoy it! My friend & I went, it was a Friday night,@ 8:30pm so it was not busy. I ordered the "tenderloin a la minute" described as "beef tenderloin with onions & baby mushrooms & a pan gravy" sounded great..but when the dish arrived I was surprised to see only @ 6 bite sized pieces of meat practically floating in a skillet of gravy! The sauce while delicious, kind of "hid" the flavor of the meat & upon trying the meat on it's own I could taste it had an aftertaste which suggested it was not cooked fresh but perhaps leftover & reheated in the gravy. I was asked how I liked it cooked when ordering, I said "Medium" it was well done which would've been fine if the flavor was there?! Bread served was cold & seemed day old, thought a place like this would have warm rolls or fresh bread so a tad underwhelming there too. As I stated, it was not busy at all yet our waitress kept disappearing & when she came back to ask how everything was, we noticed she kind of made this gesture almost as though she were afraid to ask..I was already 1/2 way they the meal & replied "well, the sauerkraut is delicious!" ( which it truly was, house made too) she smiled & said she was glad I liked it & away she went. I think a good waitress would've picked up on the fact I had nothing good to say about the actual Entree & maybe asked?! The beer I ordered was a cranberry Weiss & extremely sour, though not to say anything was wrong with it, I just had no idea a beer could have such pucker power! Lol The decor was nice, vintage pieces circa 1930's & they had a 2 man band which played at a perfect volume & were good. We were also greeted warmly & valet's out front were welcoming & extremely nice! All in all I would try this place again, but maybe try it for lunch as I thought $23 for what I got was a bit much? read more

Student Prince - Tenderloin a la minute,6 pieces of actual meat swimming in gravy - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

I was so surprised, the interior and the food were wunderbar! Being Austrian I Love German food but usually have low expectations of German restaurants. The food and beer were great! I had the paprika schnitzel and my husband the pork chops, both moist, crispy and delicious. Service was fine and the IPA beer cold and crisp. Decor was tasteful and interesting. Lots of steins and stuff. Can not wait to go back and try other items on the menu. read more

I had the goulash. Great! My wife had the lamb stew and my Friends had some deep fried fillet of beef. We have been traveling through Springfield for 30 years and this is my favorite place. Park down the street in the lot or on the street - if you can find parking. this place has a great German feel and a terrific staff. They have been doing the same thing for so long they have become the standard bearer for the theme restaurant. I am sure they have gone through several chefs and yet they always maintain a rock solid high quality ability to deliver great, authentic German food. Great service, great food - terrific quality, authentic and tasty in a clean, fun environment. The beer selection is terrific - if you are in the area this is a must! read more

Very good German fair with a great beer selection. Great service. They have an extensive Stein collection lining the shelves all around the restaurant. It feels very festive as many german restaurants do. Their appetizers are great. Can't remembered what we ordered for appetizers except for the pickled cucumbers and a potato dish. Potatoes were amazing. For the main dish I got the braised lamb shank. Very well done and flavorful. I'd highly recommend this place. read more

Student Prince - Braised Lamb Shank - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Ok, I will concede, my opinion of this place has gone up since dining in twice after my last review..... my initial opinion of this place (due to take out order) was on the money as far as take out goes, some of their stuff just didnt travel well. However, I have been two times, the latest was this afternoon, and i must say, its much better in person. I am still miffed that they do not serve Spaetzle, and for that reason I don't consider them true authentic German food.... BUT, they do make a few German Specialties that are delicious, such as the Schnitzel and Red Cabbage....and their Roquefort dressing is AMAZING! (and they sell it by the pint, quart, or single serving! We came home with a pint today! LOL) Hubby did not care for the potato pancakes (they are more like smushed balls, not flat airy pancakes made with shredded potatoes as they should be)...but they are decent if eaten when piping hot. Last time I had the French Onion soup, which was decent, but nothing to write home about. I usually will always get that if its on the menu somewhere, but last time it didnt knock me out....I was much more interested in having a salad with the awesome dressing! (weird, today the damn salad was LOADED with radishes, hubby and i had to pick them all out! LOL).... Today I had breaded Pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes and red cabbage. Hubby had Braised short ribs and red cabbage and buttered noodles. THIS PLACE HAS GREAT LUNCH PRICES! and the portions are very similar to the dinner ones, but yet the prices were soooo much cheaper! We definitely will go back again for lunch next time! I know this may not sound like i cared too much for it, i am very fussy about German food, having been brought up with it. Hoffbrau Haus has gone downhill greatly, so this place is our new 'go to' place....The prices make it worthwhile , other than going to the much closer East SIde Restaurant in New Britain, because they are extremely pricey, and they charge you 5 bucks if u want red cabbage with your German food, same for if u want Spaetzle, so u end up paying an extra ten bucks to your 28 German entree of Chicken Schnitzel...i hate paying 38 bucks for a chicken dinner. RIDICULOUS.....and we just paid today, 7.95 for my dinner and 8.95 for hubbys dinner! all because we were there before 4pm while they were still serving lunch! read more

This was our second time here and once again, I was underwhelmed. We went after dinner ours for a few beers and appetizers. Our waitress had an attitude to start with which wasn't helpful, she was very pushy, bringing us two plates of fried Camembert Cheese when we only wanted one. The pate tasted like liverwurst to me, the stuffed mushrooms were good, but the actual mushroom wasn't really cooked. Then we batted about the idea of ordering onion rings, but decided not to. Our waitress told me it was too late, the order was in...what's up with that?!? I just feel it's pretty pricey considering what it is. I'd much rather go to Theodore's! read more

Having grown up in Western Massachusetts and now living in Southern California, it is easy to miss The Fort. This is a great restaurant and should be experienced at least once. The Fort is a Springfield institution and has been a local see and be seen hub for business and local politics for many decades. The shabby genteel décor reinforces this sense of nostalgia and hints at the history of the restaurant and city, and serves as a reminder of past deals made by local power brokers. Some of the menu items are more authentically German than others; there are other European influences at work here and also some more traditional American standards. If your sole criterion is authenticity, you may be disappointed, but that disappointment is likely to perpetuate for most if not all US German restaurants. Many come close, but few are exactly German, and Germany also has regional differences in its cuisine. Just remember, every country has its version of foreign cuisine (compare Chinese food in the States to Europe to China itself, quite a big difference!). Having spent several years living in Deutschland while in the military, I've found only one restaurant in the US that is very German, and that is in Killeen, TX and run by Germans who are recent immigrants as spouses (or often former spouses) of US service members. This restaurant is great for what it is, and it has some special menu items and events that are worth exploring. A short list of highlights: Several of these have already been mentioned but are worth emphasizing: -Fried Camembert (others have mentioned this, it is quite good) -Roquefort Salad Dressing: made table side with a fresh chunk of cheese, if you like bleu cheeses, a must try. -Wiener Schnitzel: if you like schnitzel, it's quite good here. You can also get traditional sides of spaetzle, pommes frites, and bratkartofeln. -Game menu: this is seasonal and provides some great opportunities to try some new types of meat. -Hurley Burgers: these aren't on the menu but you can get them upon request. Named after a former mayor of Springfield, they are small burgers you order by the half dozen. Yummy. -Chauvinettes: a delicious ice cream drink with a variety of complimentary flavors. They have a fair amount of booze in them so recommend limiting to one, but worth experiencing, especially at Christmastime. -The bar: has a solid selection of German beers, fine wines, and can make good martinis and cocktails as well. -Christmas Carole Dinners (three weeks leading up to Christmas): this is a GREAT family dinner around the holidays, make a reservation early as it tends to book fast. There are carolers in the dining room with a giant Christmas tree which glows in the dark. Most if not all of the decorations we use in the US for Christmas are borrowed from the Germans, this is a very festive activity to put you in the holiday spirit. -Other food choices: if you want something more traditionally associated with fine dining such as a filet mignon or salmon, etc., you can get that as well. Enjoy! read more

I finally was able to find time to go again, this time i got French Onion Soup and buttermilk biscuits. Soup was perfection!!!! They put the right amount of bread on the top so that it doesn't overpower and an excellent amount of swiss. The chicken is extremely crunchy which I loved but seasoning remains to be desired. I would recommend adding just a bit more to give it some flavor. Other than that excellent!!! read more

I absolutely love the atmosphere in the Student Prince. With its dark wood, stained glass windows and an amazing beer stein collection, the restaurant takes me right back to Bavaria and Austria. The manager quickly made a space for me at one of the small tables near the bar. The menu is pretty extensive but I settled on the bratwurst with sauerkraut and German potato salad. The promise of bratwurst made in house won me over. Unfortunately, the bratwurst was under seasoned sending me looking for the salt shaker and more mustard. The sauerkraut was pretty sweet and but was nicely flavored with juniper berries and bay leaves. I was confused when I first saw the potato salad - it looked like a scoop of mashed potatoes with a lettuce leaf underneath and a flourish of paprika on top. The cold potato salad seemed muted, lacking much flavor. On the whole the food/plate presentation seemed old school, perhaps in a style common in the 70's. Service was average. One concern is that almost all of the clientele, seated for dinner, was older. Areas of improvement include replacing the old and dingy flooring, more attention to flavoring the foods properly, adopting a newer serving style (More modern plate presentation) and more energetic service. This place has a great potential given the restaurant's history and esthetics. I just hope that they adjust so that they can thrive. read more

Student Prince - "White dinner" bratwurst, potato salad and sauerkraut - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

This is a great place a block away from all the gentlemen's clubs in Springfield. Yelp says classy, which is true for the dining room. For a more casual experience, you can sit at the bar or in the booths. It has an epic collection of beer steins and a decent beer selection to boot. I got a Spaten Lager and the German Sampler, which came with a Sausage, Sauerkraut, Pork Chop, and Goulash. Overall, this was an excellent dish. First, the sausage was good. It was very fine and didn't have much fat in it. The lack of fat made it an odd choice to pair the sausage with sauerkraut/mustard/ginger. I find that the sourness of sauerkraut or the taste of mustard and ginger cuts the heaviness of fats, making the fatty food much more palatable. In my opinion, the sausage didn't need the sauerkraut. But pickled vegetables are cool. Second, the goulash was pretty standard. The stew was good, but the beef was somewhat overcooked and dry. I wonder if it was because they didn't stew the beef long enough. The chunks of beef that contained tendon displayed the primary evidence of overcooking. I'd expect stewed tendon to be springy and not chewy. Third, the pork chop with some kind of sweet sauce was the highlight of the meal. The sweet sauce had a hint of tartness that ensure the sweetness was not overwhelming. The pork chop was thin, but it was tender and not overcooked. It's the true demonstration of skill to cook a thin pork chop to the perfect doneness. Fourth, there was some kind of fried potato thing. That was glorious. This review might sound like hating, but I'm only pointing out the flaws. Overall, it was pretty good. read more

My wife and I celebrated Fathers Day here yesterday with a wonderful dinner. As always we sat in the original bar room decorated with an amazing collection of steins, dark wood and beautifully stenciled walls, timeless, understated and yet elegant. The booths have been refinished and now are more comfortable. We enjoyed everything we ordered and our server, Robert, was a pro. We started with Manhattan cocktails served straight up and ice cold followed by tossed salads with table-made Roquefort dressing - a must-have when dining here. Soft fresh slices of rye bread and butter are served, a great intro. to the entrees. The menu is vast and features German specialties, lots of fish and seafood, steaks and just about anything one can think of. Difficult to choose here. My wife opted for sautéed soft shell crabs and her sides were cucumber salad and spinach. I chose the very traditional veal schnitzel a la Holstein with lemon slices and anchovies. It was tender, flavorful and enormous - I could not finish it. My sides were red cabbage and buttered egg noodles. Glasses of dry Riesling accompanied our dinners and my wife had the famous Chauvinette cocktail for dessert. Though we live a 45 minute drive away, for us it is more than worth the trip and we cannot wait to return. read more

We ordered the jager schnitzel and the brat wurst platter. The schnitzel was flavorful and so were the fried potatoes. However, the wurst tasted boiled and the cucumber salad and sauerkraut were both extremely sweet. We also ordered the cheesecake and apple strudel for dessert and they were both great. read more

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What ruined the experience is that the person that I was waiting for was forced to use valet parking, having a spot available almost in front of the door of the restaurant. City ordinance, prohibits exclusive use of the street for this service, when the provided in a public right-of-way like Fort Street. What should have been an optional service, was awful bullying after driving six hours. Otherwise food and beer were OK. read more

Awesome German beers with ton of beer steins to look at !

First off, someone should fix this listing...the Student Prince is NOT closed! Second, I can't believe it took me so long to go here. It's a classic old German restaurant in the heart of Springfield, serving authentic dishes and steins of beer. The ambiance is excellent...very old-school with a historic feel. And the service was excellent. Our waiter was extremely helpful, knew his stuff and had a fun "no nonsense" attitude, too. Only negative was the game kebob which is a limited-time thing and easy to avoid -- I discovered antelope, kangaroo, bison and elk are not really my thing. Will definitely return. read more