Not sure how it took me so long to find this place but great restaurant with super reasonably priced food and fresh ingredients. Food takes a little bit of time to come out but well worth the wait. Will absolutely be coming back. read more

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

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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

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

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

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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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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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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Valter's was a nice German restaurant. Our waiter Connor was very attentive and took care of us. I would recommend the tomato bisque soup, pretzel and the Bavarian Wiener Schnitzel & Spaetzle. read more

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

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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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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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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

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

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 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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Great food and even better people! The setting is great right in German Village. The vibe as you walk in is perfect.

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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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

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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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

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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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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Wonderful Food! The Schnitzel is delicious and I can't wait to try the lamb chops! I love the location too!

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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We stopped in for lunch during a day trip to Columbus and we were not disappointed! After a short wait, we were seated and greeted by our kind server who was fast and attentive. We tried a mix of brunch and lunch. The French toast and blueberry pancakes were 10 out of 10. The maple syrup was like none we'd ever tasted and is to die for. The French dip and bologna sandwich were also crowd favorites. We will definitely be going back on our next trip through Columbus. Highly recommend! read more

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

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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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

Super good German food, but DO NOT overlook the lamb chops! May be the best entree on the menu. Kitchen and waiters are always good ans well as the German beers on tap. Yummy desserts, too. Oh, do come back for lunch ch and do get the Reuben. It will not let you down. read more

The food here is pretty good, our server Mike was very nice but when my husband and I first arrived we were greeted in an odd way that rubbed us the wrong way. The prices are pretty expensive but for a date night my husband splurged. read more

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

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I'm not from the area, and I was passing through on the way back to the airport from Indiana with a friend and we randomly picked this place. It was a pretty good choice. The food is German fare, and I decided to try the breakfast sandwich with bologna. Wow. I've never seen a hunk of bologna this thick in my entire life... it was perfectly crispy on the outside, and juicy and salty on the inside. Try as I did, I couldn't finish it. Eating that much bologna in one sitting isn't easy, especially with the sodium content. (People with hypertension issues beware)! It was super tasty, though, and I would order it again: no regrets.We also tried the mozzarella sticks and they were tasty too. The one thing that made our lunch difficult were all the bees. Our outside table was under umbrellas, and there were multiple bees harassing us. Since we weren't allergic or afraid, it was okay, but difficult to actually enjoy the meal. Not anyone's fault, but affected the experience negatively for me. read more

Valters at the Maennerchor - Bologna Berlin Breakfast sandwich - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Saw this place on Instagram, and then a friend recommended it. French toast is amazing, corn beef and hash was so good and the Pierogi appetizer with sauerkraut was fantastic !! Definitely worth the money. Loved the music and ambiance of the place read more

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Absolutely delicious! The Bavarian pretzel and beer cheese will leave you day dreaming about it. I almost ordered another. Now let's talk about service.. I am giving 5 stars because I am unable to give more. We sat at the bar and it was so intimate and cozy. Our bartender added so much flavor to this experience. Her espresso martini was a firm match for the pretzel. I could very well see myself making the hour drive to be a regular here. read more

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

Wow! I'm really impressed. Best Schnitzel and Spätzle I've ever had! Seriously people, the Schnitzel Sandwich is filled with flavor and truly exceptional. read more

Valters at the Maennerchor - Schnitzel Sandwich and side of Spätzle - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My wife and I travel internationally every month, so a trip to Ohio was an extreme rarity, only to attend the Arnold Sports Festival. That said we come across some amazing restaurants and food that we can't wait to get back to, while this is one we couldn't wait to leave. Had we just had the bratwurst trio and a beer I would probably be at 4 stars, but the rest was terrible and a total ripoff. The beer cheese soup at $9 was at best 6oz and you couldn't even taste the cheese, nor did it have much of any flavor.Then the $38 slow roasted pork that should have been moist and tender was dry and didn't even come with a piece of bread. The potato salad it did come with had a black rotten chuck of potato that we pointed out to the waiter, who only came back to assure us the "rest of the batch was okay". How about at least replacing our rotten chunk of potato? Then the biggest ripoff was their $12 slice of German chocolate cake that was such a tiny slice and completely dry like it had sat in the display case for days. We walked out of there spending $100+ for a shared appetizer, entree, beer and dessert, so $200+ had we each had our own? We've dined in 5-Star Michelin rated restaurants for less, to where I'm up at 3am writing this review because I can't sleep thinking about my experience. read more

This is a good spot! Valter has great food on the menu. This time I sat at the bar, where they have several German beers along with local brews. Their Jaeger wings sounded odd to me - but the sauce works - savory and flavorful! For my main, I had the lamb rib chops. They were meaty and clean-tasting, served on a bed of sautéed vegetables, a hunk of bread, and a goat cheese croquette (is that the right word?). It all worked. I've also had the prime rib here, and it's good, too. It was hard not to order it again! The bartender was attentive and hardworking. I had a great time and will be back. Well known for their brunch, but I'll save that for another review! read more

Valters at the Maennerchor - Jaeger wings ... I already ate half the order lol - German Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Came here for lunch for the 1st time. Usually, we come here for breakfast or dinner, which is always amazing. Our Order: Our entres were pork schnitzel with spetzle and greens, pasta suditrol and chicken fingers and fries. For our drinks we ordered a coffee, a lemonade and a red sangria. Execution of Our Order: The pasta was absolutely amazing and was cooked and seasoned beautifully. The pork schnitzel was cooked to perfection it was so moist and beautifully seasoned. The chicken fingers and fries were cooked and seasoned beautifully and the french fries were the best we've ever had Seating: There is indoor and outdoor seating. All the outside seat were put up because it was to cold to sit out there today, but that happens especially on a cold day. The inside seating is comfortable and spacious. Staff and Services: The staff here are always happy and smiling. They are always so warm and welcoming. Our waitress (Kara) was super attentive and very fast at getting our orders and serving us. Kara is the sweetest waitress we have ever had here, she was so kind and and understanding with our little one and was playing and taking an interest in them. We could not have asked for a better waitress! We will be coming back and asking for her specifically. Drink Menu: They have a very nice drink selection, and there is something for everyone here. Food Menu: They have a very nice food menu, and there are a variety of options. There is something on the menu for everyone. Prices: $$ The quality of the food here is worth the price. The restaurant menu is priced accordingly. Cleanliness: The restaurant is always clean, the tables are always spotless when we come in Ombiance: The Ombiance is calm and quiet. Overall Experience: Our overall experience was absolutely amazing as always we definitely will be coming back. Rating: 10/10 Recommendation: I definitely recommend everyone coming here and giving it a try you, won't regret it. Family Friendly: Absolutely Stroller/Wheelchair Friendly: Yes read more

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I saw my dish on the television show Man V. food and I had to try it. It didn't disappoint! I enjoy every bite. The service was good but coming into the restaurant left a bitter taste in my mouth. My wife and I didn't feel welcomed. The ambiance was cozy. read more

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

Food was good! The pretzel was delish but tiny!! Pictures on their own website show it bigger, so it was a little disappointing - but maybe the best thing on the menu so it was worth it. I got schnitzel and husband got the corned beef. It was really real corned beef, not just deli meat and it was delicious. Service was ok, a little slow, but it was a busy Saturday night. Tiniest parking lot in the back, so street parking might be the only option if it's busy. read more

Last week, I was visiting my daughter and checking my my housing rentals in Ohio. It is an eight hour drive to Columbus, Ohio from New Jersey and I was exhausted. Leaving at 6 am I arrived at 3pm. I average more than 75 miles per hour particularly through Pa.. When I arrived I stopped in Valters. This restaurant is 168 years old featuring German cuisine. Located in the German Village it is a charming area with brick streets, pre-1900 homes surrounded by flower gardens. I ordered the Rein Trio (Polish Bratwurst, Stout Bratwurst, Weiswurst, sauerkraut, homemade mustard and a baguette ($18). Let's not forget the lemonade which was extra. If you want German food in Columbus, Ohio, I would recommend Valters. read more

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First time here and didn't really know what to expect. The staff were so knowledgeable and friendly. Ordered some appetizers which came out pretty quickly. I had the salmon as mg entree and it was delicious. Overall I enjoyed it although since it was a bit pricey might save for a special occasion treat! read more

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