Nice, cozy neighborhood bar with a fun dive-bar atmosphere. They have a sign-up list for live performances, so there's almost always someone singing or playing music. It's a great spot if you enjoy live entertainment, but it can make it a little difficult to have a conversation. The food was good I had the mushroom and Swiss burger, and I'd order it again. The pretzel was good to share for the table. Just be aware that some of their popular items, like the beet sandwich and even the fries, can sell out. You order at the bar, but the staff brings the food to your table, which is convenient. It gets pretty hot inside, especially when it's busy. Not really their fault though with the heatwave. I would just need to bring water if I come back. read more

I was just looking for a restaurant that was close to me and stumbled upon a new favorite! The mushroom soup is the best I've ever had and fantastic on a chilly day. The sausage was crispy on the outside, and cheesy goodness on the inside. The sauerkraut hit the spot perfectly. The bartender was friendly and the atmosphere was incredibly welcoming. I absolutely loved the whole vibe. read more

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Wunderbar's charm lies in its quirky, kitschy neighborhood bar feel. Located in an historic building it offers a nice selection of draft beers as well as food. We went on a Saturday afternoon and noticed they also offered a weekend brunch menu. We ordered a tenderloin sandwich and a giant pretzel with beer cheese. Both were very good. There was live music also. The prices are moderate. The staff was friendly. read more

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Wunderbar has been on my list for a while, and this Saturday hubs and I finally made it over to Covington to check it out. It is as I have heard it described: a dive bar with good food. Perfect for our mission today. We ordered at the bar as a sign clearly directed. Friendly bartender took our order and later delivered our selections to our table. We had the pretzel (big! Crunchy outside soft inside, with 2 dipping sauces - I liked the beer cheeses best), the pierogi (so good!) and a bier brat with potato wedges (very tasty). Hubs had a bittberger (?) beer which he loved and I had water (lots of beer options and liquor as would expect in a dive bar, some soft drinks and water). I would say the food is German inspired -- sausages, pierogi and sides -- good and tasty basic fare. We enjoyed it. Sat at a table and felt lucky we arrived when we did because the place filled up after we placed our order. Lots of people there for the food during the day. We found easy parking on the street. We will be back -- maybe for the short brunch menu we saw listed on a side board! read more

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Came here on the recommendation of a colleague. This is a small, cozy place with seating for maybe 30 inside, and a few tables outside. The employees were super nice, friendly and animated. They sell a variety of sausages, burgers, sandwiches and sides. Plenty of German beers to choose from, and everything is reasonably priced. The atmosphere is quiet and welcoming. I had the pork schnitzel sandwich, and a pretzel dumpling. The portions were generous, and the food was flavorful and tasty. This is going to be a new favorite spot in Covington. read more

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Doesn't disappoint. Was in the area and decided to stop for lunch. You order at the bar and choose your seating. It's a dive bar with incredible German food. The giant pretzel is incredible with the most delicious beer cheese. I switched it up this time and ordered the broccoli. It hit the spot. When I am in this area, this is my go to stop!!! read more

Wunderbar - Brock Beer Cheese Giant pretzel 1 Sausage and 1 Side - German Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Great local neighborhood grill. The pirogies are great. The pork snitzel is large and good. Singers and guitarist on the Sunday I attended. On vacation here. read more

Wunderbar - Local music. - German Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

It's been a while since I have been here and I am wondering what took me so long to return They have amazing German food The sausages are cooked perfectly and the cucumber salad is magnificent It's a neighborhood place that feels like home They have a great outdoor space read more

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Went on a Saturday for lunch. Street parking. Order at the bar. Friendly bartender. Really Enjoyed our giant pretzel with beer cheese (served hot) and our entrees of sausage with sides of: potato salad, pickled red cabbage, & bacon slaw. read more

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Great food, good beer. Exactly what one wants after work. Bartender was super friendly but knew when to not bother you while eating. Excellent place! read more

Delicious! It's my favorite restaurant in Kentucky!! I wish I was there now. Haha. The food & restaurant & services were great. read more

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I had lunch here two days ago while in the area and it was pretty good! You order at the bar and then the food is brought out to your table. It's a small bar that also has some outdoor seating on the patio. I ordered the Doner Kebab with a side of Sauerkraut and my husband ordered the Polish Sausage, the Curry Sausage and sides of Baked Beans and Sauerkraut. The Doner Kebab was ok. I've definitely had better. The sauerkraut was good. My husband's sausages were both delicious! I liked the curry one better - as it was a flavor bomb. But both were really tasty. The beans were good too. A little salty for my taste but my husband thought they were great. My husband's coworker joined us for lunch - I think he's a regular there based on the interaction with the server/bartender - and he had the Doner Kebab as well and the Braised Cabbage. Since neither one of us could decide on the whether we wanted the sauerkraut or the braised cabbage - he asked if I wanted to split our sides and I agreed. So glad I did! The braised cabbage was yummy! The service was good and I 'd return for more of the curry sausage and braised cabbage. read more

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Came here late Sunday night and was met with amazing food and even better service. I am remiss that I am not a local and can't enjoy this all the time! read more

Wow, what an experience and I'm so glad I said yes when my daughter asked me to meet her out. It's not often that we meet up for a pub crawl. We tried the pretzel, braised cabbage, potato wedges, cucumbers salad and the Pierogies. So glad that we did. Look forward to coming back again! read more

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Amazing Sausages and the pretzel with beer cheese was massive! Hilarious bartender/waiter. Walked in, ordered at bar, sat down, amazing food delivered, housed it, walked out 30 minutes later. Great experience. read more

Wunderbar - Garlic Pepper Sausage and Braised Cabbage. Hefeweizen - German Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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On a beautiful early fall weekend, we wandered into Wunderbar in the hopes of snagging some authentic German cuisine. Just a few miles away across the river Oktoberfest Zinzinnati was in full force. Heard reports of long lines and less food booths this year, so we tried something new on this day to channel your inner German ancestors. The space was dark and had lots of cool memorabilia on the wall. There was quite a bit of bar seating, which gave you a glimpse of activity through the front door at your left and the back door at your right. There were also several wooden tables for eating, but you have to order your food and drinks at the bar first. The food menu was pretty lengthy for a small bar (see photo) and of course, there was an amazing list of beers and ciders to choose from. The back patio was very pretty and a great place to sit back and enjoy your meal with friends. I had a Pork schnitzel sandwich on brioche bun with bacon slaw, and both tasted amazing and very, very authentic. Also tried the giant pretzel (and it was GIANT) with beer cheese. Love how the beer cheese was served steaming in an imperfect blue cup- just as if you had popped over to dinner unexpectedly and your host grabbed the nearest vessel to hold the fragrant liquid gold! Bartender/server was a super nice guy and very helpful with suggestions. Can't recall his name, but he's a redhead around 38-40 years old. Don't judge this sweet little spot by its exterior cover- wander in and get lost in the goodness that is Wunderbar! read more

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The most recent time I had lunch at the counter of Wunderbar, I got to sit next to a group of first timers. It reminded me of how truly special this place is getting to see them experience it. Every bite is made with love. The staff make you feel like a part of their family. When the newbies had finished licking their plates clean, with ear to ear grins, they then declared Borden the best bartender in Cincinnati. And of course they are correct! The desserts are eleventy out of ten! My favorite place to karaoke the Deutsch rendition of 99 Luftballoons. read more

This is such a fun place!! Definitely go when the weather is nice, though, because chances are you'll be sitting outside since there is not much indoor seating. The live music was incredibly loud, so I think we may have sat outdoors anyway, even if there was room inside! The food was so good- all of the sausages tried between the four of us were excellent, especially the Polish! Still drooling over that. The bacon slaw was absolutely the star of the show- I would order it again and again! read more

Wunderbar - German Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

We went here on a late weekday afternoon so it was just us and a couple of regulars. The bartender (owner?) greeted us as we were walking in the door, asked if we had been there before, then explained that we needed to order at the bar, then they would bring our food to the table. He was very personable and helpful when we had a few questions. We just got a couple of beers and a GIANT pretzel with beer cheese. The pretzel wasn't that good, to be honest but the homemade beer cheese made up for it! It had a little spicy kick that set it apart from other beer cheeses I've had before. I'd definitely return here if I'm in the area. read more

Wunderbar - GIANT pretzel and beer cheese - German Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I was on a road trip and wanted to try something different, saw this place and decided to give it a try. I got a a wonderburger with potatoes wedges and curry sausage with squash and cabbage. The burger had no seasoning at to be honest was bad ( i wish I could say something different) the potatoes were good tho. The sausage was good and the squash was good, cabbage was something different not bad at all. I wish I could give them a different review but I didn't like it. They had live music that day and that was pretty nice. read more

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I would not really call this place a German restaurant. The selection of German food was pretty limited. Also, if I was still working for the Health Department, I would have sited them for several violations. I could see one employee in the back from where I was sitting, and he was making sausage. He was not wearing a hairnet, his long hair was pulled up in a man bun, but still no hairnet and, he had a beard which should have been covered, too. But, perhaps the worst thing was, he didn't have gloves on until he saw that I could see him, then he put them on. He also wasn't wearing an apron. Next, I saw the cook. He was bald, but still should have worn a hat, also wore no apron or gloves. The food was just okay. As I said, not very German, only a few choices. We were looking forward to some good food and left disappointed. We won't be eating there again. read more

Great food. Enjoyable bartender. Nice work decor We had the turkey return. Very good. read more

My son decided to be adventurous a couple of days ago and decided we should try Wunderbar. We are definitely glad we did. The bierbrat and polish sausage I ordered was fantastic. He got a house made garlic and pepper sausage along with a bierbrat. The only issue we both had was that the potatoe wedges were pretty bland. I did like the fact that they didn't throw a bunch of onions in the potatoes though. For me that makes up for them being bland. Lol. I also got the sauerkraut (as good as it should have been) and he got the roasted broccoli which he did enjoy. Our server was awesome and answered any questions we had quickly and easily. The seating is....different. instead of individual tables their setup is kinda like big picnic tables. To me...that could be good or bad. While we didn't have any issues with it at the time I could easily see being seated by someone intoxicated when it gets busy. If you haven't tried Wunderbar I would definitely suggest you do so. read more

Loved the live music and brunch plates. The atmosphere was family friendly and also a cute date spot read more

Wunderbar - Bloody Mary and beer - German Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Tried this place after a bourbon tasting. The food was typically bar food. We had sausages and the were very good. We paired our dinner with a good beer. Service was good read more

We stopped off in Covington for the night and chose this place for dinner. It was a great choice for food, ambiance (live music,, and friendly service and clientele. The beer on tap, pretzel, burgers, and schnitzel are all great choices. read more

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Can't say a whole lot about this place. Stopped on after a baseball game. Not my kind of vibe but my mom Picked it. We both got the giant pretzel with beer cheese. The pretzel was very good but the so called beer cheese tasted and looked like white gravy. Some seasoning would have helped. My mom got the schnitzel sandwich. She was not aware of the spicy mustard that comes on it because no where on the menu did it say what is even on the sandwich. That quickly killed her taste buds. It is very dark and small. If you don't like the smell of cigarette smoke I suggest you don't walk in. Service was the best part. The woman was very quick taking our order and getting us our food. read more

Wunderbar - Schnitzel Sandwich - German Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Every time my sister comes to town, this is her first choice for a meal. Old school bar, menu on a chalk board, friendly bartenders who also wait tables. It just works. I prefer vegetarian, so I usually do pierogis which are very good, but my sister digs the wunderburger. It looks spectacular. This place has figured things out, and it works as both a bar and a restaurant. (Clearly a locals favorite too--always a good sign) read more

Wunderbar - Burger and potatoes, wunderburger! - German Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

While exploring northern Kentucky, the Fat Man and his wife wanted to check out a little bar/restaurant, and German food sounded like a good option. We wandered into Wunderbar! in Covington, KY. Wunderbar! Is a funky neighborhood nook with homemade sausages & other German nibbles, plus craft beers & a patio. My wife decided to try the Reuben with yellow squash. This sandwich was made with corned beef, rye bread, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. The corned beef was tender, sliced slightly thicker than usual, and tasted great. You got several slices. The rye bread was fresh. The sauerkraut had a good crunch with a pleasant vinegar brine taste. The Russian dressing was sweet and complimented the corned beef and kraut. The Swiss cheese melted into the sandwich, adding a nutty flavor and gooeyness. The yellow squash had a good char on it and was fresh. The Fat Man ordered the Pork schnitzel sandwich with braised cabbage, lettuce, Swiss cheese, tomato, Dijon mustard, and a garlic sauce. The pork was a good portion, pounded thin, breaded, and fried. It was juicy but slightly overcooked, giving the outer edges a burnt taste. The inner bites had good flavor and crunch. The sesame bun was fresh; the veggies were crisp. The mustard helped cut through the pork by adding an edge to the sandwich. The cheese added a salty, nutty bite, and the garlic sauce offered a mellow taste. The cabbage had a nice sweet and vinegar crunch. Wunderbar! has a full bar and an extensive beer selection; they had a live band when we were there. The place is small and offers bar chairs and small tables. The menu changes regularly; no menu is printed but written on a chalkboard at the bar. The Fat Man says that Wunderbar! is Fat Man Approved with 1 chin. read more

Wunderbar - Reuben with yellow squash - German Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Wunderbar is one of our brunch favorite spots. Good food and drinks, great local music -and Bengals pre-game. Perfect combo! read more

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Service terrible, food average at best, prices way too high. Don't waste your time and money.

I was visiting my son, who lives in the area, and he took me here for dinner. What a great little neighborhood bar & restaurant. We sat at the bar and shared a couple brats & schnitzel, with sides, and a few great beers. I loved it. read more

The food here was a nice surprise, sooo good. Giant pretzel with beer cheese, Schnitzel sandwich is big, crispy but still tender and perfectly seasoned, with a side of bacon slaw that was really good also. Friendly bartenders right when you walk in the door, give them a try. We will be back! read more

Really fun place with great food and live music. It was open mike night and the music was quite good. I had pieogies and sausages which were homemade and absolutely delicious. The vegetables were roasted and excellent as well. read more

Great food and staff - I highly recommend. It was a quick uber from our downtown hotel read more

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I've been yearning for schnitzel all last year, so this place was a dream come true. Extremely delicious sandwich that was about the size of my head. There was great live music, and service was quick. Loved!!!! read more

Wunderbar - Dunkel & Radler - German Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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When I lived in London, my husband and I had a "local," a neighborhood pub where we felt welcome at any time. I'm so excited that Wunderbar is our new local! The staff is wonderful and quickly set out to get to know us. It's got a lovely outside patio area for warm sunny days and a cozy inside space. I've sampled the burgers and the sausages and the food is really, really good! My mushroom Swiss hit the spot and the side of zucchini was remarkable. Doggies are allowed outside and Clarke is partial to the pretzel (the size of a loaf of bread) and beer cheese. There's a fabulous rotating beer list and so many vegan and vegetarian options. Bonus points for all the great bands that play inside and out. Recommended! read more

My wife and I came here last night. I love German food, so we were definitely excited. We walked up to the bar and studied the menu for a couple minutes before ordering 2 sausage with 2 sides and the Doner Kebab, which came with a side. We sprung for the curry and cran-sage sausages, and roasted broccoli, potato wedges, and braised cabbage for the sides. My wife ordered a beer as well (I'm not much of a beer guy myself), and we took a seat. She said the beer was decent, but nothing special. Our food came out about ten minutes later and we dug right in. The potato wedges were good. Simple, but cooked through and well-seasoned. Plus they came with a bit of ketchup, and my wife's always raving about how good restaurant ketchup is. The braised cabbage was decent; good vinegar flavor. The roasted broccoli was slightly raw, unfortunately. Crunchy and not quite up to par with the other sides. The sausages were really good, though. The Cran-Sage tasted almost like a breakfast sausage, and was phenomenal with the German mustard that accompanied it. And the currywurst was spicy and filled with flavor. The Doner Kebab was not quite what I was expecting, and it was a bit inundated with sauce (tasted like mayo and sriracha, but not really sure), but overall it was very tasty. Decent kebab meat, pickled onions, tomato, and lettuce. The prices were also very reasonable for some decent food and the variety we got. The 2 sausages and 2 sides was $14 and the doner kebab plus side was $13. Either of which was plenty for a single meal. Overall, we had a good experience and will likely be back next time we're craving German food! read more

Awesome dive bar with great simple German menu. Service was excellent . We will be back read more

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A little jewel here in Covington. Been on my list, but finally got here today. Ashley was the bartender, and a wealth of information. Awesome menu & service. read more

Wunderbar - Pork schnitzel sammich & bacon slaw - German Near Me - Covington, Kentucky