Visited here with a craving for German beers and food before official Oktoberfest festivities kicked off in Texas. We came in right at 3 and were notified that the kitchen was closed, but we were able to sit and have some beers while we waited for the kitchen to open. Our lovely waitress was able to bring out some bread for us to eat while we drank. It's a lovely place, I'd love to come by again for the Oktoberfest celebrations! read more

Walburg German Restaurant - Potato salad, bratwurst, schnitzel, draft German beer - German Near Me - Walburg, Texas

We could have had a much better experience here if this place had better operational logistics, but unfortunately it doesn't. We came here for the first time this past weekend to meet up with friends around 6:00 pm (speaking only to the Biergarten part--we didn't even step foot in the restaurant). Parking is manageable, and the place was busy but not overrun. It's cute and charming and they have an arcade to keep kids entertained, which is nice. The lines for beer and food are the worst part of this whole setup. We waited 30 minutes for food and almost 40 minutes for beer. When you order the food, you kind of have to hover in the area because they're running an ad-hoc kitchen in the back. Our friends, who went to get food an hour later, were in line for over an hour because the place really started filling up. More beer was the same issue! It ended up just not being worth it. You either need *more stations* around the garden or you need more people. We would likely not be back during Oktoberfest because of the paltry logistical operation. That said, the food was quite good all things considered. The pretzel was nothing special, but passable, and the schnitzel was well-cooked, as were the brats we ordered. We loved the white cabbage, but the red one was too sweet for us (personal taste). The potato salad was banger. The apple streusel wasn't super impressive, but you could tell it was homemade. We enjoyed our beers as well. Honestly, on a different day, this could have been a four or maaaaaybe five-star experience, but the lines and customer service chaos really soured our experience. Might be back another time, might not. Go with tempered expectations. read more

Terrible service. I went there for my father's 72nd birthday, and we watched as countless families were served their meals while we were not. When I asked a gentleman who was not our server how long it would be, he responded with: "I'm not your server so I do not know," in an angry tone. We had been waiting 45 minutes for our meal and it had not been very packed in the restaurant. Terrible customer service. A customer should be able to ask how long their meal goes. additionally, while taking my child to the bathroom I could hear him saying loudly in a complaint, "I'm not her f-ing server and she's asking me about this," and I continued to hear more swear words spoken about me for just asking a question. We didn't mind waiting; we just wanted to know how much longer, and we didn't even complain. For a celebration that takes a lot of effort to put together, I did not appreciate it. read more

This place is such a treasure in the smallest town I never knew existed! Parking was fairly easy to find and they did have a wait because of how busy it was! The wait is well worth it! The ambiance is marvelous! They have steins everywhere and the decor is pretty neat! I would love to come here during an evening to see how different it is! They had 2 staff working on a Saturday afternoon which is understandable! After a twenty minute wait we were seated and the server came and took our order. He was very nice and helped us order since we couldn't pronounce much on the menu. We got a decent amount of food for 4 of us! I got the Brie with cranberry sauce it was a 4 out of 5. I did not know it would be fried which is why I took one point away. My friends got the potato salad and it was delish! It came warm and was very flavorful! They also got a pitcher of Ratler beer which tasted just like juice! It was delish! My friends got the soup and the Reuben. All were pretty tasty! My husband ordered the Bretzel which was delicious. Then we got two slices of cake. DO NOT SLEEP ON THE BEE STING CAKE! It was divine and I plan on buying a whole one for my birthday! It has almonds, honey, Bavarian sweet cream and Bavarian sweet bread it is phenomenal! I cannot recommend it enough! Each slice was $7 but so well worth it! read more

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We were extremely disappointed with our experience at Walburg German Restaurant. Before our visit, our group of 11 called ahead because I have celiac disease. We were celebrating a birthday, and I needed to know whether I could bring my own food since I cannot safely eat food prepared in a kitchen where there is a significant risk of gluten cross-contamination. We were told that bringing my own food would be okay. When we arrived, everyone sat down, and I began eating my salad. The manager, Michelle, came over and told me that I could not eat my own food there. I explained that I have celiac disease and cannot safely eat anything from the restaurant. She repeatedly told me that they take precautions for people with celiac disease. I tried to explain that, in a kitchen where flour is being used, there are serious cross-contact concerns, and I was not comfortable risking my health. After going back and forth, she eventually said, "I'll allow it this time." The way this situation was handled was incredibly upsetting. Michelle needs to educate herself much more thoroughly about celiac disease. This is not simply a dietary preference or an allergy where someone can necessarily "take precautions" and make a kitchen completely safe. Flour can become airborne, settle on surfaces, and create cross-contact risks. For someone with celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause harm. What made this even more upsetting is that I am pregnant and have other significant dietary and medical considerations. I am not willing to gamble with my health or my baby's health just to eat at a restaurant. I ended up crying in the bathroom because of the way I was treated and the things that were said to me. I have never had an issue bringing my own food somewhere when I have explained my medical situation beforehand. This could have been handled with kindness and understanding. Instead, I was made to feel embarrassed and unwelcome after we had specifically called ahead and received permission. I sincerely hope the restaurant takes this opportunity to educate its staff about celiac disease, gluten cross-contact, and how to respectfully accommodate guests with serious medical dietary restrictions. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I will not be returning. read more

I'm not happy to leave a poor review but I have to say it for the sake of food quality. It was not good. The worst German food that I've ever had. The $25/person ($120 bill) we paid was a waste. Nothing tasted fresh. Meat dishes were tough and rubbery. The salad bar had marinated cucumbers and tomatoes that tasted days old. The cucumbers were floppy and so were the tomatoes. The dessert selection in the salad bar consisted of artificial banana flavored pudding, applesauce, and canned fruit cocktail. The main Buffet, I just don't have words. The Establishment itself was good. Cool decor, although dingy. Staff is friendly. Our whole group agreed the food was awful. My hope is that the restaurant improves its food quality, and recipes for the price point. I also hope that no one gets sick. read more

5 Stars for the Buffet. It's a buffet so you gotta know some things are gonna be good and some not so much. I could take one look at the fried cod, chicken strips, sliced potato and Sweinbraten and tell you I wasn't gonna like them so I either skipped them or took a little tiny sliver of each to find which I might like. The rest was great tho, oh, and I skipped the Mac n cheese, that chicken strips and Mac n cheese is for the children.... My advice, get the Schnitzel and put Jaegersauce on it, get the Spatzel and put Sweinbraten sauce on it, get some red cabbage, kraut, potato salad and some brats with mustard and go sit down and eat. Enjoy. Skip the other stuff, it's all just for the children to eat who don't like the Schnitz Oh, and that Black Forest cake was amazing, and I don't normally eat sweats, and I ate half the thing, and I ate 5 schnitzel and 2 brats and loads of other stuff. Loved it! Will be back, maybe next Sunday! read more

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It was time for Oktoberfest visit to Walburg. The restaurant is my favorite German food in the whole Austin area and I needed my schnitzel fix! The ambiance is definitely old world which brings back memories from my childhood. The servers are super friendly and I see several of the same ones every time. I love the pork schnitzel along with the red cabbage and spaetzle. Always consistently yummy. I particularly enjoyed the entertainment both inside the restaurant and outside in the Biergarten tent. Along with the Hacher Schorr marzen, 'a great time was had by all.' Absolutely a repeater for me! read more

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Order your drink BEFORE you look at the menu..... it's humongous and all looks delicious. Great, friendly service. Extensive beer choices

First time to visit Walburg German restaurant and we went with a small group of friends on a Saturday night. We love German food so we were really looking forward to it. Would have been nice if we'd been able to eat any! The restaurant had what looked like two wait staff running their legs off for a huge crowd. We finally spoke to a waiter. He did not even give us menus and discouraged us from ordering. He said it will take at least an hour if you do. Just get the buffet. Soooo having no other choice we decide to try the buffet. Ugh. This place is wildly popular with the local people and I'm sure the food is good ( maybe?) but charging $24 for a buffet and then keeping it empty is really poor business practice. I ended up going through the buffet and got a wilted sad salad, would have liked to try the soup but there were no BOWLS, a few minuscule SHRIMP and some potato salad. There were at least six containers completely scraped empty. My husband nabbed the last bratwurst. We were there at 6:30 PM which I guess is too late on a Saturday night ???? Anyway I left hungry and angry. And will never go back. If my Sun City neighbors ask about my experience I would say DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more

Great buffet with great German food! Great German beer as well, I had the Octoberfest which was great! Big tables to accommodate large groups or just family style eating with others. Will definitely be back! Also big biergarten in the back with live music on Friday & Saturday nights. Heard the Walburg Boys playing when we went and they are definitely worth the trip! Good German music, beer and food what else do you need? Oh by the way they have a outdoor bar for drinks so you don't have to go back into the restaurant and an arcade for the kids! read more

Amazing little place. Very beer hall style for sure in design. I loved the staff and the food was great! Most of all, they had a wonderful beer selection. I will go again for sure. One critique: a bigger pretzel would be great. read more

The place is up for sale for a few million dollars!!! The buffet is not the greatest, however I have a feeling it will get worse now that the place is up FOR SALE FOR MILLIONS. read more

Great German food! Terrific atmosphere! Such a fun place! And their German beer can't be beat!

Great atmosphere with solid German offerings. Beer selection unmatched. Live music is also kid friendly.

Good German style comfort food. The outside looks old like it's been there forever, but inside you're stepping into a German style beer hall with a Texas twist. Walls of beer steins, musical and farm instruments. I kind of picture it as a place where everybody could have a good time. Started with a soft pretzel, which went well with the beer. Then onto the Reuben sandwich and a schnitzel sandwich for lunch. Both were very good. But if I had to pick one, it would be the schnitzel sandwich. Service was fast and friendly. All with a nice German beer selection. I can't wait to come back and try the evening Biergarten. read more

We stopped by on a recent Saturday and we pretty much had the beer hall to ourselves. We are not buffet people so we were not disappointed that the highly rated buffet was not available until dinner time. If you appreciate authentic German food and beer then take the ride to Walburg. Throughout our visit service was fabulous and our server answered all our questions. Their Octoberfest beer was not available (coming soon) but there are plenty of additional German brews for you to choose. Yes, they have some traditional beers and wine options as well. We just ordered a few Apps. The Bretzel with cheese sauce and mustard was a great accompaniment to our brews. I really enjoyed the Schweizer Wurstsalat. This is a cold dish with thinly sliced marinated knockwurst with Swiss cheese, onions, and fresh bread. An interesting dish that I would order again. We plan to visit again once the weather cools so we can enjoy their beer garden and Wienerschnitzel. read more

Walburg German Restaurant - Prost! - German Near Me - Walburg, Texas

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A bit of a drive from Austin, but a nice place. Great vibe, friendly service, and delicious food. Don't skip the red sauerkraut! The live music band started 30min late, but that's okay. Made it easier to chat and catchup with friends before the music played. Lots of tables and lots of space to hold lots of people. read more

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I had a great schnitzel sandwich along with the Dunkel beer. Both were fantastic and the service was personal and efficient. I'll be back to try more of their menu items I'm sure. I spent a couple of years in Deutschland and really appreciated the decor. Highly recommended! read more

Walburg German Restaurant - Best beer ever is the Dunkel. - German Near Me - Walburg, Texas

Walburg German Restaurant is a very unique spot with a great setup. It has a Biergarten with a large tent, 2 stages for live entertainment (one inside and one outside), a picnic area, an outdoor bar and kitchen, and even an arcade for the kids. We accidentally came during their Oktoberfest celebration, and while they were clearly understaffed, I won't deduct any points for that--everyone was working hard to keep up with the huge crowd. We checked in and then explored the property while waiting for our table. We grabbed some German draft beers at the outdoor Biergarten and checked out the arcade. By the time we finished, our table was ready. Once seated, we had the option to order from the menu or go for the buffet. The buffet looked decent for the price, but we decided to order off the menu. My wife ordered the Pork Jägerschnitzel, and I went with the Sausage Plate. The food was hit or miss: The Jägerschnitzel was a bit of a letdown compared to others we've tried--the breading resembled a tempura batter instead of the crispy golden brown we were expecting. As for the spätzle, it was our first time trying it, and it tasted like cold fat noodles. Maybe that's how it's supposed to be, but it wasn't for us. On the other hand, I really enjoyed the Sausage Plate. Everything on it was delicious, though I was surprised it came with no mustard. I had to track someone down to get some, and it made a huge difference! The **potato salad and sauerkraut were also great. We had another round of beers while listening to live Polka music, which added to the festive atmosphere. The outdoor band was fantastic, and we would have loved to stay longer if we hadn't been pressed for time. The arcade had AC, which was a nice break from the heat, though the games were mostly older, typical arcade options. Overall, we enjoyed the festival vibe, and we'll definitely be back during cooler weather to spend more time in the Biergarten and try other menu items. Hopefully, the service and food experience will improve next time! read more

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Had a late lunch here today. The buffet was amazing! Fun atmosphere and good service. The woman who took care of me (I don't remember her name but she was blonde) did an amazing job taking care of me. Food was everything I wanted and she brought our drinks quick. Another table was being rather inappropriate and acting childish but she handled it with grace. The party a few tables over was ABHORRENT to her and incredibly rude and disrespectful. The management and staff did a good job taking care of the situation. I hope they don't comeback to this wonderful spot. read more

I've been going here for more than a year and the more I've been going the more I enjoyed myself. When I walk in I'm always greeted by a smiling hostess (owner?) who quickly finds us a table. Since we're usually a couple or at most 4, we would typically be sitting at a large table with others. That's a great community feeling. Food has been solid and over time I've migrated to the buffet. It includes my favorite - the Schnitzel - which is one of the best in Austin's metro. I also enjoy the potato soup which is why the buffet is the best option and it's kept fresh. by small quantity restocking. The beers are cold and delicious and service is always friendly. Finally, the live music they have on the weekends make this a super special experience and lots of fun. I will be continuing to come here because this place only keeps getting better and better! read more

Getting our Two Step Inn on. Stopped by to fuel up with friends and found a great comfortable place. Sampled a pretzel and the green bean salad to start. Yum! The Jagerschnitzel won the day! The schnitzel sandwich was great but clear second today. Couple of delicious German drafts to wash things down and we were ready to Giddy Up! If you want a friendly hometown German experience get to Walberg. read more

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This is home-style German food with terrific service! The buffet is like dinner at Grandmas with several meats, many cold salads, and all the potatoes and spaetzele you can handle. I especially liked the potato soup, red cabbage, and dessert! We were sad to miss the live music and yodeling- next time! read more

Walburg German Restaurant is a must go to place to eat when traveling through Central Texas. Located about 5 miles off IH-35 at exit 287, in Walburg, TX, the town with a population around 250 is quiet and cozy. The restaurant boasts a very SIMPLE food menu and robust beer and wine menu to choose from. Make to stop by for great food and authentic German scenery. read more

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The food is consistently fresh, well seasoned and authentically German. The desserts are especially great! LOVE the German Chocolate Cake. The service is efficient, kind and friendly. The restaurant is decorated with lots of German items, fun to look around! We love the drive from Austin and especially love the weekend buffet! read more

Solid German restaurant. They have a stage for local bands. They have all the German staples. Old fashioned atmosphere in an early 1900's building. Service is great. They do have e a buffet as well. read more

Amazing food in atmosphere! I highly recommend it if you ever get a chance to go here, totally fun, and all you can eat German food buffet is amazing read more

Veal schnitzel was bland, meat was hard as cardboard. Very disappointed. Black Forest Cake and beer was all good.

Food was good Service slow Waitress was in a very bad mood not sure if she was only one on duty or what ! Anyway all worked out ! read more

Waited 20 minutes to get seated. Went through the buffet and got our food, it was mediocre. We decided we were ready to go and kept attempting to quietly get someone's attention. So finally saw a young lady that worked there so I called out, "miss" after she looked our way and kept walking the other way, so I called out a little louder "miss" and was still ignored. So I called out... waitress, still nothing, then HELLO! To only still be ignored. After 30 minutes of trying to get our check, we paid and walked out. A man working there followed us out and asked us not to come back because we were rude. I responded with, all someone had to do was come over and at least acknowledge that we needed something. He then decided he needed to tell us that we were in the wrong for calling out to someone so we could pay for our lunch. He then proceeded with some profanity and called me a "fat ass". I waited tables for many years in my younger days and would have never ignored a customer whether I was waiting on them or not. This was the worst experience in a restaurant I've ever had. WORST SERVE EVER!! read more

We visit here once or twice a year and absolutely love this place. A huge selection of German/Austrian beers, good food and a great atmosphere. The service can be a bit slow sometimes as they seem to always be short staffed. Get the buffet so you can sample a little bit of everything they have to offer. read more

What a beautiful night of celebration for mom's 80th birthday!!! Jill,our wonderful server, went way beyond in providing such personal services to assure the party attendees had a good time with food and drinks. Talking about the food, because it was a party, it was stipulated that we eat from the buffet. That was an excellent idea because the buffet had anything you wanted be American and/or German fare. The food was Hot and so delicious. Finally I ordered, in advance, from the restaurants pastry chef a German chocolate cake. Oh my goodness you could taste the love put into the cake. We then headed to the Biergarten and the Walburg Boys topped the night with excellent live music. Thank you again for all your hard work read more

Walburg German Restaurant - German chocolate cake - German Near Me - Walburg, Texas

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We finally stopped in for lunch. The staff is very kind and the Wiener schnitzel sandwich was delicious. We will define heading back in October! read more

The Food was AMAZING, the Service was just right, and the Ambiance was on the quiet side for a Thursday night. No band, not too many customers... But I had Good Company. Thanks, Tommy, for recommending this place! read more

If you go in with 2 star expectations, you won't be disappointed. Friday night with large group of 20. They only had the buffet available. No menu orders. Buffet was decent enough, but $24. Doesn't include drinks ($9 draft beer, $11 house wine) desert extra $8. Tip added at 20%. One server for 20 people. Overall, one and done. read more

I think if you're coming here, it's to get your drink on and the food is your last concern. I attended a large event here where the food was served buffet style. Nothing from the food was worth the $25/person I paid or the $10/kid. For the kids, the corn dogs came out cold in the center. The chicken strips were way too battered with barely enough meat. The adult options were so bland. The noodles were only worth half a bite. The schnitzel was nothing to rave about. I think the balsamic salad I had and the pineapple were the best parts of the meal. Oh and the cake we ordered as a separate charge. This place has the space for large events, but I'm not sure they are truly prepared for it. We were excited for a German spot, but this is not going to be a place I recommend. read more

Excellent food, beer, and atmosphere. Deducted two stars solely based on how rude the lady working the front counter is. I've been told she's the owner or owners daughter but regardless her attitude stinks and she's rude. read more

Had take-out Thanksgiving dinner today due to an illness and we could not make our reservation. The good: The stuffing was pretty good. The ham was good and the gravy was good. I don't like pumpkin pie, but I actually thought the pumpkin part was ok. The pie was covered in runny white stuff which I can only assume used to be whipped cream. The bad: The turkey was a turkey roll. The mashed potatoes were thick, no other way to describe them. I tasted the green bean casserole, the canned jellied cranberries, and the sweet potato puree. Gross looking and not good. I'd have to be desperate to eat it. When asked if the dessert was in the bag, the waitress said, no, it wouldn't fit. Had to ask them to let us have dessert which was included in the price. All this for $60, an automatic 20% tip was included, no way around it. Go to Cracker Barrel, you'd get all that for less than half the price. I know a lot of people like this place but the Thanksgiving Dinner left MUCH to be desired. I was glad that my company did not come in, I would have been embarrassed and very disappointed to bring them here. read more

Wow .... This place has really taken a down turn.... Dropped in on Sunday afternoon hoping to get some delicious German food and beer... but we were told that they were serving nothing but buffet style.... oh well....okay I'm sure that'll be fine. Frankly it didn't take anything more than a quick stroll and look at the buffet to realize it's time to run. That was one sad looking buffet.... really sad looking.... Everything looked like burnt heat lamped week old left overs. Sorry if that sounds harsh .... But that's simply the truth. read more