It's September, and so in my mind, the beginning of Oktoberfest season. My family went for Saturday lunch, and we had a great experience. The place is laid back with great music. Our service was excellent and so attentive. They have many booster and high chairs, and the bathroom had a small changing table. They just started their draft Hofbrau Oktoberfest yesterday, and it was perfect. We ordered the sausage sampler, the meatball appetizer with the red cabbage, and the chicken schnitzel with jagersaus. We would come back for the schnitzel with jagersaus and red cabbage. We went to Germany earlier this year, and this reminded us of some of the great food we had there. Compared to other bier gartens or bars at the same price point, this place really delivers. read more

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Came to Watershed for a Saturday funday and unfortunately had a really disappointing experience. I ordered a High Noon, poured it over ice, and after taking a few sips noticed a yellow residue ring inside the glass along with lipstick still left on the rim. Clearly the glass had not been properly cleaned. I brought it to the bartender's attention and while she offered to remake the drink, there was no apology beyond that, no refund offer, and honestly no sense of urgency or concern about serving a dirty glass. By that point, I was completely put off and declined the replacement. I understand mistakes happen, but cleanliness at a bar should be the bare minimum, especially when it comes to drinkware. Unfortunately, this experience ruined the visit for me and I won't be returning. read more

I went here for a quick meetup and really didn't know what to expect. we got diverted from Donatellis because the wait was too long there.. The owner was the cashier/bartender and he was helpful with picking menu options. He was super busy, but never missed a beat. The only one working the front. The smoked wings come with sauce on the side as they kind of dont need the sauce . they were so good and fell off the bone. I also had some tots and chicken snitzel..not bad at all.. I was told the burger was good along with the spinach dip, which i didnt try... they did have a specialty drink menu The outdoor patio was nice because the weather was behaved, the inside is a good size as well. Tuesday night is trivia night also. read more

Watershed - Smoked Wings - German Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been out here a few times now and I can say it's been consistently awesome each time. Located just outside of 610 in the meyerland area, it has a ton of lot parking. I've been out here for trivia, happy hour, birthdays, and St. Patty's Day. Their food, their service and their beer has been consistently excellent. It is also the preferred watering hole for my friends in the area. I was not aware everyone was in a first name basis, knowing is half the battle. They have a good selection of brews, as well as a full bar service. The food has been consistently excellent. Parking is easy, they have a giant lot that should make it an easy task. They have indoor, and patio seating. Definitely recommend. We'll be back. read more

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Service was friendly. I made a couple of bad choices on the food, but I'm still going to return for sure. I did not enjoy the pretzel bites because they had so much butter it was off putting. The pasta side that came with the schnitzel wasn't great, so I'll definitely change that out next time. The brat was AWESOME and my pork schnitzel was AMAZING. We'll definitely be back since we've learned some lessons. read more

I love this place and the people who work there and run it. We've been there since day 1!

It really is true that you can find just about any of the world's cuisines in Houston . German. The Watershed in W Bellfory at S Post Oak has an extensive menu of German specialties and beers. Highly recommended. Photos in comments. I'm going to let the photos do the talking. read more

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Order at the bar. Grab your own seat. Fill your own soda. Great place to hang out with friends. Come here for the beer! Pork shank: 3/5. Not worth the price. Sweet potato fries were overcooked. An air fryer would have done a better job. Overall, ok food, but not worth the premium prices. read more

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I've given this establishment three tries and in summary I don't think I will return. The service is good. Staff is always friendly and beer selection excellent. But if you are going there to eat don't expect much. Food is average to low quality and overpriced. read more

Best beer bar in Meyerland! Great staff and owner with surprisingly good food. Welcoming for families and sitting at the bar watching sports. read more

I'll give the service 5 stars because we came with a big group like an hour before they were going to close on a weekend and they took care of us with the efficiency that you'd expect from a German restaurant. With the food however, I'd give it a 3. I came in only knowing about stereotypical German dishes like Schnitzel, Goulash, Bratwurst, and sauerkraut and thought surely there is more to an entire culture's food than artery clogging foods, but left wondering how anybody can eat like that every day and live past 60. I mean yeah, they do have like 2 salads and apparently Humus with celery (as is tradition) but those are more appetizers than a whole dish. They had Americanized sandwiches so they could have extended that courtesy and offered at least one nice big salad. Anyway, I went with the Goulash which according to my Hungarian friend was NOT Goulash. I guess Goulash is one of those regional dishes where you can have 5 people who grew up with it and neither of them will agree as to what "real" Goulash is. To me it tasted more like a beef stew without any potatoes or peas and was alright but again, not exactly health food. The Person with the Sausage sampler and the people with the Bratwurst seemed happy though even though they didn't eat their bun because it was too much. read more

Watershed provided a chill pub experience - food was good and the service was quick, friendly and pleasant. I do wish they offered more cider options but that's pretty standard across Houston I'm seeing. Overall would recommend if you're looking for a drink and casual dining read more

The Watershed is one of the few Central European restaurants in Houston and it has a very good selection of beers on tap. The goulash is epic, the fish and chips is good, and all the other dishes are great. read more

Cool place for sure ! Parking: They're in a shopping center so there's tons of parking ! Seating: They have tables (4 tops) and booths. I didn't find the tables particularly comfortable or noteworthy but we were able to pull several together since we had a bug group which was nice. Ordering: You do have to go up to the bar to put in your order. They do bring your food order to you though! I love that they had a cider option instead of just beer. I think they have a full bar too I ordered the burger and it was DELICIOUS ! I was honestly surprised Ambiance: Their decor is pretty cool and a nod to having been in Houston for so long. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but it's a solid and chill place if you're in the area. read more

Watershed - German Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have been going to this fun hole in the wall oasis for years now. Located just southwest of the 610 loop, this watering hole offers a fine variety of food (mostly German inspired), a fully stocked bar, and fun environment. A group of friends and I found this restaurant while searching for pub trivia's years ago, and most Tuesday we meet up for some friendly competition and libations. The bar itself has fun retro parody concert posters, and bar backsplash has old cassette tapes. Every table is a great seat for trivia or just dining in general. You can peer into the kitchen just slightly, and the delicious smells ruminate as the patrons enjoy their meals. The staff has always been friendly. The owner and manager is often there and makes his way around the bar ensuring everyone is having a great time. This has been a special spot for me and my friends for years. Come out for pub trivia nights on Tuesdays! read more

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The smoked Rueben and hot potato salad were so good! Service was great, it was very clean, everything was top notch. Will definitely be back! read more

Watershed - Smoked Rueben with warm potato salad(we split, not a full serving!) - German Near Me - Houston, Texas

Service was great and there is quite a selection of beers. Food was mediocre. Tater tots were nice and crispy but tasted like fish. Pastrami was very overdone, cooked to a grayish color. Some retro decor, but boxes and storage out front is at bit of a mess. read more

Watershed - Reuben - German Near Me - Houston, Texas

Watershed is one of those awesome IYKYK places here in SW Houston. Located in Meyerpark, it's easy to get to, a big space, and a place is locals enjoy for drinks and food. The interior is plain, but the pops like the cassette wall and show posters on the walls keep it funl. They have a large bar, but for all the times I've been there, no one has gotten rowdy, and there are plenty of families that bring the kiddos (ours included). There is an outdoor patio with several picnic tables - I only wish the weather were nicer more often to use them. Okay! On to the main act - the food! It's good, all of it. Between us, we've had all the appetizers, sandwiches, all the sausages/ brats, all of the sides, and pretty sure we've got all the entrees as well. The child has made the round on the kids menu as well and remains satisfied with the fare. Some of my favorites are the goulash, kohulraden (the stuffed cabbage), and the schnitzel platter. Pretty much all the things are made in house and it shines through. It's counter service, but the ladies at the bar are super sweet, the runners always make sure we've got what we need, and a shout out to the owner who we adore and is also a local in our community (it's nice to be able to support folks who bring awesome sauce to the neighborhood). read more

Excellent German flavors enhanced in food you will enjoy. It was worth the one hour drive. I bought extra entrees to enjoy for a few days. The service was polite and responsive. It's a friendly place to meet people and hang out. read more

We got the packed fries, which we really liked. Loved the gravy combo with the cheese. The fries were really crispy, yet light and airy. They're pretty much perfect fries. It is a bit on the pricier side ($14 for the portion you're getting). I got the pork shoulder with sauerkraut and potatoes. The pork was pretty good (a little on the dry side), but the whole dish was a bit on the greasier side for me. I think it must be from the pork, but I moved it into a to go box and the next day the to go box was pretty oily too. I really wanted to try the pork shank, but it was $30 so I didn't want to go too ham that night (maybe next time!). My fiance enjoyed his weisswurst. The sausage had a nice flavor and it made a great combo with the pretzel bread. It comes with two sauces and my fiance said the mustard was really strong for him. It cleared up his sinuses. I liked the other sauce a lot. It kind of tasted like Japanese curry to me. The whole meal cost around $55 for us (a bit on the pricier side), but worth a try! read more

Watershed - Packed fries - German Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Nice location with plenty of parking Good German food - had the meatballs Lots of seating options inside and out Very good service read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't too busy but it was also 1:30pm so the lunch crowd may have already left. The menu suggests that this is a German pub with some other traditional pub fares mixed in like fish & chips. Being a vegetarian, I was somewhat limited in choices. I chose the kasespatzle which is basically German mac & cheese. It was a good portion for one person as an appetizer. I liked it as it wasn't too heavy and the fried onions on top gave it a good contrast to the cheese. They have a good selection of beer on tap. Mostly German style of the local microbrew variety though. I saw Paulaner Weisse on tap and grabbed that. Refreshing on a summer day. I haven't found any microbrews that can emulate a true German hefeweizen. read more

Watershed - Kasespatzle - German Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Honestly amazing pretzel. We got it on a whim because we saw another couple with one and wow it was the best thing we ate here. If you are looking for a super bready dense pretzel, this is NOT your guy. This pretzel was piping hot and fluffy however. The whipped butter and mustard was the perfect addition. Next favorite part of our meal were the sweet potato fries. In last place was the bratwurst. It was technically very tasty. I think many people would like it, but it just tasted too natural for me (keep in mind my idea of a good hotdog is the costco one). Great little spot otherwise! read more

Watershed - German Near Me - Houston, Texas

So thankful there is a German restaurant on this side of town. Give me a pretzel, cheese, beer, sauerkraut and schnitzel and I am very happy. read more

Not worth it. I paid $27 for two fish sticks, a few fries, a coke and an 18% tip. Stingy portions. More fries in a small Burger King order. Next time I'll buy fish and chips frozen from Randall's grocery across the parking lot and cook them at home for a fraction of the cost. Sadly disappointed. I hate being disappointed with lunch. read more

Watershed - $27 Fish and chips and a coke. - German Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been to Watershed twice. Me and my buddy play tennis in the area so we've stopped by afterwards for some dinner. Watershed is a German restaurant and bar located in a shopping center so parking won't be an issue. They do close early for a bar so make sure to get their early enough. You order at the counter and then they bring your food to you. I've had the sausage sampler and most recently, the schnitzel with spaetzle. The portion sizes are generous and the food is solid. Stop by for some quality German food and some brews. read more

I've tried a lot of the menu, but it's just not that well executed. Everything else is great.

First time here. Man I wanted to love this place especially being so close to home. Sadly I was disappointed . The place definitely needs some TLC, tables were wobbly and high chairs sticky. Service was nice, the staff were friendly. Man the big disappointment was the food!! SALTY!!!! That's it! It was all too salty from the fries to the burger. The price is so so, ehh. Definitely not even worth going back to be honest. read more

Watershed - German Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nice atmosphere and maybe a good place to hangout, but the food was mediocre, especially for the price. I had the reuben ($21.50) and pork schnitzel ($21.50) and both lacked flavor, even with the jagersaus ($5 upcharge, comparable to what a steakhouse would charge for a sauce). The reuben was overcooked and had gray meat, similar to what another reviewer said. read more

I'll never understand Houstonian's views on restaurants and good food. 4.3 stars?! Travel and experience what good restaurants are. This "German" restaurant/bar had about 1 German beer on tap even though they list a lot more online (bait and switch). The sausages were extremely weird and ended up being unfinishable. I did like the bretzel (butter and pretzel) even though it was nothing like bretzel in Germany. The fries were also good. The Rachel sandwich was pretty bad. Instead of thousand island dressing like most US versions of Rachel's and Rueben's they did a weird bbq sauce. Horrible idea. The in-house smoked turkey needed to be smoked for more than 3 minutes in a microwave. Overall, most of the food really lacked flavor except for a weird, gross, undefinable quality. read more

Why did my apple pastry a la mode have no ice cream ? Also chocolate sauce on apple pastry? It was not good. Actual food was okay. Not super flavorful. The sweet potato fries are awesome though. Ambiance is nice and service was pretty fast. They have lots of cool posters and good lighting. Food is expensive but not worth it though so won't be coming back. read more

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Food just ok Service. Well you pretty much do all yourself but they delivered food to table fine The Diet Coke machine line must have got mixed with another line or they just don't clean the lines as it was awful and had funny taste to it. Told them. Nothing done Ice machine kept running out. Ambiance was ok. Nothing special No I won't return. Don't get me wrong. Just wasn't impressed. You might like. read more

We had to do an errand so we needed fuel and Watershed was close by and the food is great. We scored a couple entrees that were very tasty, the fish and chips are crunchy on the outside and tender n tasty on the inside, they bring out a caddy with condiments to go with it, our favorite is the malt vinegar. I got a kasseler sammich, brined and smoked pork loin, bacon, sauerkraut, dill pickles, muenster cheese, dijon on toasted pumpernickel....all condiments are made in house...ate half the sammy and half of my side of tater tots done their way...yum, took the rest home so I'll get another meal out of it. We shared an 8 ounce glass of a tasty beer made by Real Ale, Coffee Porter, shoulda got 16 ounces. Great counter service. read more

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Watershed is a bar that serves microwaved food. Fine for a drink, but don't go there expecting friendly table service or fresh food. The service is not friendly, and the food is not fresh. Last time I went, the sausage and Brussels sprouts salad were microwaved so hot that we just gave up and left. Sad to see after we tried to support them for years. But it's no longer a restaurant - just a bar with microwaved food. read more

They are a small local business and the food never disappoints, we've never had a bad dish. This is my go to place for a bretzel. We go at least once a week and the bartenders are always nice and they welcome you after recognizing their regular customers. Highly recommended. read more

Love this place, food is great as well as service. I really like schnitzel and sausages. Just fyi you order at the bar.

No pretzels, no heffweissen, no german. Dont pimp the German unless you can produce. You took away the pauliner for some bush league ocktoberfest? Isn't that in a couple months. Im done read more

Came in on a hot summery night to cool down with some delicious cold pints and some German fare as suggested by a friend while we were visiting from Austin. Boy were we surprised to find such a great and local spot hidden in a strip mall where Randall's can be seen from the window seats and patio. Love the decor here! All of the screen printed artwork you see with bands & dates on it is done by famous Uncle Charlie - local screen printer artist that has this place lined with cool and nostalgic bands and shows. There is also a cool map of AstroWorld near the restroom area which adds to the coolness of this place. Beers here are a'flowin! So many good and local beers here on tap ready for you to have while you dine in or take one or two to-go while we at it! If you want some cocktails I would recommend checking out the curated cocktail list at the bar for some real good gems here like hibsicus margarita made from scratch! Seriously super tasty! We started with the Packed Fries and did not regret it as the goulash gravy in these fries are super delicious and flavorful. It's almost like having pot roast on top of bed of french fries. For entrees we had the roasted pork shank on a bed of buttery mashed 'taters where the meat just fell off the bone as you moved your pork around to set up for the best bites. I had the Kranken burger with browned caramelized onions, delicious applewood bacon, and smothered in beer cheese that hit the spot! Another entree ordered was the Smoked Rachel that had smoked sauerkraut, tons of cheese, and turkey on a marbled rye bread! It slammed. Great service and so much detail and appreciation for the amount of care all the employees have to maintain a safe dining in experience. We hadn't had dine in for over 5 months and this was the best experience so far that we had where we were comfortably 6 feet away from everyone, spotless tables, and super kind and friendly service. Great spot and the patio looked nice and welcoming as well. What a great gem to find in Houston. If I lived in the neighborhood you bet your butt I would be a regulars here. read more

Watershed - Packed fries and kaes spaetzle - German Near Me - Houston, Texas

Once was enough. You have to order at bar which was ok. The food was ok, not something I'd go for again.

The food was lousy. The beer was good. The pretzel bites tasted greasy and the cheese dip was very bland. The Reuben sandwich also tasted bland and the meat was gray in color. Very little sauerkraut. read more