OH. MY. GOD! We are from out of town and went to Schmidt's. Lucky for us they were closed today. Googled German restaurant in German Village and they sent us here. Isa met us at the door and was our server. She was a delight! She was funny, helpful and patient as we looked over the menu. Good overview: Food: I had the pork shank. Umm, when did I die and go to German heaven?!? The potato salad and kraut were perfect sides. Hubs had the pork schnitzel and spatzel. Ohh, try the sweet mustard! Absolutely delicious! Drinks: Dunkle and cider. Amazing and lots of it! Dessert: Ok. I'll say this. You can't go wrong. I had German Cake (Yummm!) but the winner here was the BeeSting cake. Just incredible! We have traveled to Germany extensively and this here is the real deal. Authentic German food. So do yourself a favor. Forget the other guys and head a few blocks over to this place. You will not regret it. Thanks, Isa, for a lovely experience! Give this girl a raise! read more

Pork Shank is the deal! Go get it now thank us later! Isa gave us wonderful suggestions, great service, and had a great sense of humor to put up with the likes of us! A gem of German Village! read more

upon entering my husband and I were warmly greeted and shown to our table. The building is absolutely beautiful but what really stood out during our time at Valters was the exceptional service. Our waitress Isa was extremely helpful with the menu as it was our first time dining here. She warmly guided us through the options and gave us wonderful recommendations. Both sandwiches my husband and I ordered were delicious as the meat was nice, tender, the veggies on the sandwiches were fresh and crisp. Paired with the pretzel bun an absolutely killer combo! It is unfortunately rare in today's age to receive the exceptional service we did this night, which is what stood out the most during our time here. Our waitress Isa absolutely exceeded our expectations with her service by being not only knowledgeable about the menu but the history of The Maenneechor! A very bright young girl, warm and very attentive without being intrusive. accompanied with the delicious food the service was flawless. read more

Great place! We've been here a few times - both for breakfast and for dinner - and both are great! Reuben was classic and solid. French onion soup had an amazing flavor. The Kasespatle was Mac and cheese for adults! This restaurant has a great vibe since it has the unique look of being an old house. Great outdoor patio and great service! read more

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I think people sleep on Valters because it is tucked away and has been there forever. The food is delicious and well prepared. Kira our server was outstanding. She managed to deal with our crazy group of 8 quite well and kept the food and drinks coming. The restaurant is cozy and friendly and an overall great experience. read more

Excellent spot for German flavored brunch. I had the corned beef hash skillet. Perfect meat. Taters were a little dry, but mix in the two large sunny side up eggs and it waa great. My wife had a veggie omelet add a bratwurst. So much for veggie. Lol Her omelet waa okay. More like a few eggs, folded over some veggies. Not mixed in. To some, this is a perfectly made omelet. The technique seemed correct, maybe fold the eggs over when they're still wet. Would have made all the difference. The bratwurst was excellent and my mustard hating wife loved the kitchen made mustard. So much so that we brought some home. She also had fresh squeezed OJ. Always a super sweet treat. The service waa excellent and more than made up for the minor challenges. Based on the bratwurst alone, the traditional dinner items have got to be incredible. When we're back that way we'll likely stop there again. read more

Great atmosphere and architecture, with excellent service! We only had a few minutes to stop in, so we shared the pierogi plate--and it was delicious. Definitely wish we'd had more time to stay and try more of the menu. We'll have to come back! read more

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I had a delightful Sunday brunch here. Reservations are highly recommended, and I got one on Friday night for Sunday noon. Service was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. Valter the Albanian chef was making the rounds to tables, which felt so fun. I loved the vibe, and I loved that they are Eagles fans! read more

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Took the family to Valters this morning for brunch. Truly a one of a kind experience. Food took awhile to get to the table, must have needed the extra time to burn it to a crisp. The kids pancakes couldn't even cut through them, inedible. Corned beef hash flavorless with more burnt potatoes. Bologna sandwich is pictured below. My dog could cook better over easy eggs. What really got me was the complete lack of awareness by the serving staff that the meal was garbage. Must be used to it. Just look at that plate. I'd be embarrassed to serve people food that looked like this. Hoping that people don't make the same mistake!!!! Edit for the owners response: Wow! Victim much?? I dont want to destroy your business, I wanted a delicious brunch. If you could have managed that we wouldn't be here. How about we talk about how all the burned potatoes were flipped so that the burned side was down? Or you coming out of the kitchen multiple times in a fancy apron to talk to text on your phone? Dude you knew that plate was trash when you put it in the window. That's why you flipped all the potatoes I'll gladly take you up on your offer to pay me not to come back. Seems like a win win for everyone. As for anyone reading this review that you might feel some type of way about it , just know I would gladly say it to their face. Be better, you're only as good as your last plate! P.S I added another one of your dishes to the review. You should change the name to Corned Beef Hack!!! read more

Valters at the Maennerchor - The Burnt Berlin Breakfast Sandwich, with charcoal potatoes, ketchup ( tastiest thing on the plate) - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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What a lovely restaurant. I'm so glad we visited Valter's today. The food was excellent. My husband and I enjoyed the pierogi appetizer. It was delicious. I had the chicken sandwich on a pretzel bun. YUM. My husband had the Reuben. We are both looking forward to coming back. The restaurant itself is lovely. It was very clean and well decorated. It's obvious that they really value their establishment. They maintain it beautifully. read more

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100% German. Great selections of apps,main, beers and desserts. Now one of my Columbus go tos

The food was exquisite, I have lived in Germany and this is probably top three place I have ever eaten that come close to food in Germany. My GF had the lamb which was charred to perfection and rich in taste. The bratwurst appetizers was dead on w the sauerkraut was truly fresh. I had the slow cooked pork, which was tender, the potato salad was authentic and the cabbage reminded every bigot Germany. This place is a must for German food. read more

Valters at the Maennerchor - Lamb 10/10 - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Being a loyal Gemut-goer, I was asked to visit. I was pleasantly surprised how delicious this was! Food was excellent, beer was great.

What a wonderful meal! Full bar too. Such a pretty dining room and nicely planted garden & outdoor patio eating area. Four of us enjoyed an early lunch on a weekday. The restaurant was beautiful with German decorations, accents and furniture. Attentive service. Appreciate the ability to add / subtract ingredients in sandwiches. Didn't have any Spaetzle - German egg noodles or soup, next time! We enjoyed relaxing here, while we tried items from our families plates, yum. read more

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Finally made it to Valters at the maennerchor for my birthday today traveling all the way from Mansfield Ohio.I haven't been in this building for over 60 years (used to play soccer for a germania team in a park behind Stewart elementary). I wanted the schnitzel entree but received the sandwich instead so I missed out on the asparagus. The schnitzel was awesome, had red cabbage (equally awesome). But was disappointed in 2 things: that the spaetzel was egg noodles and not dumplings and that Valter was not there to meet (love his social media pieces). Maybe next time. read more

Absolute cutest German Restaurant place, in German Village!!! Food; Started with the Sauerkraut Balls, and this is a must try if you have not had them before. My main dish is the Kasespatzle, and its DELICIOUS. The sausage has a little heat, and Kasseri cheese sauce I still dream about. The wine was refreshing. Service; Very friendly, and outgoing. read more

Valters at the Maennerchor - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Valters a true and underrated spot in German Village. Really great brunch spot! The patio in warmer months is so good. We were regulars here for a long time. Valter and his sister, both from Albania, own the restaurant and rent the building from the German Maennerchor choir. On Thursday nights they practice upstairs and you can hear their singing. Mostly all the food comes from Valters farm on the south side - true farm to table. I haven't been for dinner so I can only speak to their brunch - Get the French toast!!! It is not your typical and it's SO good. I had their eggs and potatoes- excellent Mimosa's are delicious The servers are usually always in good spirits as well as the bartenders. OH! And the desserts in the case, are home made... need I say more. read more

The food was ok, but the lady serving our table was great! My kasespätzle dish was pretty much a "German" mac-and-cheese with slices of sausage in it. I must admit I made a poor choice as I misunderstood this to be a sausage dish with a side of pasta (turns out it was the other way around!) The sleeper hit was the dessert --- the "Bee sting" was absolutely fantastic. The cake was moist with toasted almonds and a generous drizzle of honey. I would go back just for this. All in all, the lunch was average but I had expected much better; hence, it was a tad disappointing. read more

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Good food and such a nice atmosphere! Went here for lunch and the portions were huge. Price is a little steeper than what I would usually want to pay for lunch, but I wanted to try it. Would go again! read more

This was my first time trying German food, and it was quite the introduction! The ambiance is like a normal bar with dining, which felt very relaxed and welcoming. The staff were also very nice and attentive. I ordered the Maennerchor Schweinehaxe, and the portion was way too big. But I had a serious appetite and managed to finish it! Based on my palate, it was a solid 4-star meal. Great if you want a hearty, casual dinner. Definitely a cool, authentic spot to visit in Columbus! read more

Valters at the Maennerchor - Location - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Can you title restaurants as though it's the Confidential Clue envelope answer? Is that allowed in this day and age? Valters plays, it's just second fiddle to the greats. As framed in Moneyball with the Yankees, this German spot just falls short at playing a big game. Play Oakland A's ball well, you do you yo. Our lamb was doing its thing, waitress was checking in, interior was interioring - and yet - I wanted. Lore, sure. Little cheaper, sure. Less questions, sure. If placed at a table I wouldn't flee, yet my attitude would simply signal another sure. All chips down, this is just another day in the office type of spot that feels like it should be an exciting Friday workplace chili potluck. Sad! read more

The food.here is good. But the waiter was shifty about my side. I ordered the Reuben Sandwich and he asked what I wanted for a side. Oh a side included or so I would assume. Nope. The side of small potato salad was $7. He didn't ask if I wanted to add a side he asked what side I wanted which implied the side was included. But overall the food is excellent and the atmosphere of the restaurant is very relaxing. But after being mislead about the side and paying $26 for a sandwich and a small side of potato salad I won't be returning. read more

Poor food quality,Which I was still charged for. Sarcastic, lazy service. Very few actual German dishes. Don't bother read more

I've so glad that I finally made it to Valters Restaurant in Columbus and enjoyed a nice meal there since I was in from out of town and from Missouri. For dinner I ordered the Bavarian pork schnitzel that came with a little of the hunter's (jaeger) sauce and spatzle that were fresh and delicious but the pickled red cabbage as an extra side was only just okay. I started my meal with the beer cheese soup that was delightful with the fresh bread. All my food was high-quality and above-average German cuisine and definitely not cheap. But I think Valter's still serves a typically Americanized version of German food that is lacking a bit in the high quality of food you'd find in the majority of restaurants across Germany and I base my opinion on having lived in Germany for many years and miss it there a lot. One other surprising thing about Valter's is it had a very limited menu of entrees and although it's not a big sticking point, I imagine that this place sticks to doing what they do best. So I'd say both Valter's and nearby Schmidt's Sausage Haus both rate highly for German restaurants in the US but aren't my personal German favorites. Valter's is in a beautiful building both inside and out and has a warm and inviting interior and the service was good. read more

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We were visiting from out of town and looked on Yelp for a new place to try- there were so many stars for Valters that we decided to give it a try. My brat was so good and I had a Haufbrahous draft that was so fresh and paired with my food nicely! I would recommend read more

Valters at the Maennerchor - Stout Bratwurst with homemade chips - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We loved our visit for a business dinner. Really cool place that somehow feels like a big home. Casual and comfortable, the service from Lauren was excellent! She was unpretentious, professional and hustled the entire time! The drinks were really good, including the German Chocolate Cake Martini. The food was delicious and we all enjoyed everything we tried. Sauerkraut Ball were so fun and tasty! 100% recommended! read more

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Grew up with German grandparents, and so much of this menu and atmosphere felt delightfully familiar!! We split the sauerkraut balls as an appetizer--crunchy, hot and tasty, good amount of kraut. My entree was Wiener schnitzel, and it was so delicious, with mushroom gravy and asparagus on a bed of buttery soft spaetzle. I was in German dining heaven!! We also split the Bee Sting, I would say it was an almond cake with delicious Bavarian cream filling along with toasted almonds and honey. Not a bite left on the plate! The restaurant is decorated in and old German style and hung with many flags and family crests. If you're looking to catch some German vibes, I highly recommend!! read more

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I came here with my friend for dinner last night and we had a great time. The place wasn't full but had a good crowd for a Monday night, which is always a good sign. The staff there were very friendly and made sure we were having a good time. The place itself was very on brand with the German village and a German restaurant. It was very clean inside and everything seem to be in good shape. The food was very good, I had the bavarian Wiener schnitzel and my friend had the Pasta Südtirol. Mine was phenomenal, it was cooked and fried to perfection. The flavor of the gravy was phenomenal and the noodles were so good. My friend also raved about his and we both cleared our plates. If you are in the German village, it is definitely worth a stop by! read more

Quickie in/out for a Reuben sandwich, German potato salad, and a German beer. We shared it all. 5* all around. Good service, good food, cold beer. Valter's is always on our rotation. read more

Valters at the Maennerchor - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food was great! Depending on where you're seated, it might be a little loud, but that's a German restaurant!

I was in Columbus for a conference and I had some German friends in my group, so we had to make a trip to German town and find a great German restaurant. Upon showing my friend a long list of options they said Valters! They had the type of schnitzel plate with noodles and gravy that they wanted, so off we went! The restaurant is in a charming old house and it feels so German and homie, they had some kind of piano and chorus practice in the room next to us which added to the charm. We had the schnitzel plates, a pretzel with mustard, beer, and a bratwurst. My German friends said it was unfortunately not just like how mom makes it, but good enough to scratch that itch for the specific dish they wanted. The waitress was very friendly and answered all our questions and took the grilling from my German friend in stride as he asked very specific questions about the beer and schnitzel. Our favorite part was actually dessert - a bee sting cake which was so delicious! Wish we had got 2 for our table! read more

Valters at the Maennerchor - Schnitzel with noodles - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Valter's is a Beautiful place, in German town. We walked there after touring Ohio State campus, the homes and garden in this area are fantastic. Our early lunch was lovely, fast service but it doesn't feel rushed. Lots of selection, each of us got something different. Didn't try the spatzel noodles, next time. Menu is even bigger on weekends. Relaxed nice time in this historic restaurant. read more

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Took Hubby here for prime rib! It was served in a hot pan and had amazing flavor. He seemed to enjoy it very much. They gave him a delicious piece of German cake for his birthday! Simply delicious and very authentic. read more

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This place was fantastic. Great hole in the wall establishment. We went for a holiday party and ordered lots of appetizers. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get pictures taken quick enough because the food looked so good! Service was very nice and accommodating. The waitress knew the menu through and through. The owner stopped by and thanked us for stopping in. I want to come back very soon. read more

Valters at the Maennerchor - Bavarian Wiener Schnitzel - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

All the reviews are the same. Authentic German food. Great ambience. I love this place. I also love the history of the area and the restaurant. Portions are absurd. I need a wheelbarrow for the leftovers. read more

Amazing food and great prices! Tried the wings today and they're sooo good! The schnitzel...SO GOOD! The atmosphere is great too! It's homey. The staff is attentive and friendly. And the owner is wonderful! I highly recommend this place. read more

This is easily my favorite German food in German Village! Food is very authentic, atmosphere is cozy and charming. Valter, the owner, has put his whole heart and soul into making this an awesome dining experience for his patrons and it shows through his wonderful cuisine! read more

Shoot. This has been on my to-go list for 2 years and we finally made a point to go and brought the family. Lovely old building. But we were disappointed with our experience. Best parts: hubs liked his beer and the pretzel was tasty; we were quickly seated. We lucked into parking in the tiny parking lot. Not the best: Caesar salad was heavily dressed with Italian dressing not Caesar, and the added salmon was the thin part of the salmon with thick fatty skin attached. The pasta (cheese ravioli ) was basic and buried under a thick tomato sauce. The schnitzel was overly salty but edible with spaetzle that didn't seem fresh (seemed boxed or frozen?). And the cast iron prime rib was very salty accompanied by "sautéed fresh vegetables" (only onions and peppers). Fries were ok but very salty. We were glad to be seated but the table was in a narrow hall between rooms at the bottom of a staircase, resulting in getting bumped frequently. Probably should eliminate the spot or make it a 2-top. It all seemed weird in contrast to the glowing reviews. We hope it was just a bad night but we aren't likely to come back to find out. read more

Food was delicious, ambience was right up my alley and service was great! I told myself I'd never eat sauerkraut again and Valter's changed my mind about how sauerkraut should taste. The bratwurst trio appetizer was my favorite dish of what we ordered but everything was amazing. Will definitely be going back. read more

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Had a great brunch with my loves! The atmosphere was great! The food was top notch quality and prepared to perfection. The price of the food was very reasonable. The owner came out to the table to ask us how everything was. The only minor complaints were purely personal preference on seasoning and temp of the Matterhorn. We are all part German and had a fantastic experience here. We will be going back and bringing our family with us! Not pictured is the pretzel. It was devoured too fast. The stoneground mustard is beyond amazing. read more

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