By Kiley Mitchell
Manhattan has quite the reputation for its vast amount of entertainment, recreation and culture. Spending a day in the
New York City can leave you longing for a great restaurant where you can relax and enjoy a good meal. Though there are numerous types of cuisine in the Big Apple, the German restaurants are certainly among the best. From schnitzel to spaetzle, there is something for everyone.
Hallo Berlin
This award-winning German restaurant will leave you wobbly from the wonderful taste of their wurst. Located in the heart of Manhattan, Hallo Berlin serves authentic German food. Dishes include the Hoyerswerdaer schnitzel, Berliner beef goulash and a variety of different sausages. With a casual atmosphere, the restaurant also has a beer garden with a wide selection of German imported beers. Warsteiner, Spaten, Dinkelacker and Bitburger are just some of the many.
Hallo Berlin
626 10th Ave.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 977-1944
halloberlinrestaurant.com
Zum Schneider
Visit the Zum Schneider on Schnitzel Mondays, Rouladen Tuesdays, or Sauerbraten Wednesdays to experience traditional German food in a relaxed and traditional German atmosphere. With specialties like the kasespatzle, a homemade spaetzle dish with cheese, bacon and caramelized onion, you won't want to leave. The menu also includes bratwurst dishes, weisswurst, schnitzel and homemade sauerkraut. A full brunch menu is available on Saturdays and Sundays. Most of the entrees are under $20.
Zum Schneider
107 Ave. C
New York, NY 10009
(212) 598-1098
zumschneider.com
Lederhosen
Take a trip to Lederhosen and you're sure to see traditional German clothing with authentic and tasty German food. With a combination of quality wurst and imported German beer, you'll be happy and full when you leave. You'll be able to choose from a variety of wurst sandwiches or specialty sandwiches such as the salamisemmel. For dinner you'll be able to enjoy dishes like the jagerschnitzel in mushroom gravy or the schweinebraten mit spaetzle, which is roast pork served over brown gravy with sauerkraut and red cabbage. Don't forget to add a Spaten lager or Koestritzer Black Lager on draft to top off the meal.
Lederhosen
39 Grove St.
New York, NY 10014
(212) 206-7691
lederhosennyc.com
Heidelberg Restaurant
With a world-class beer garden and renowned traditional German food, the Heidelberg Restaurant is surely a great stop for those craving German cuisine in Manhattan. Serving a full lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch menu, the establishment has menus such as knackwurst, sauerbraten, schnitzel, liverwurst and even German pancakes. The beer garden includes Spaten, Dinkelacker, Hofbrau Dunkel and Warsteiner.
Heidelberg Restaurant
1648 Second Ave.
New York, NY 10028
(212) 628-2332
heidelbergrestaurant.com
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About the Author:
Residing in Nashville, Tenn., Kiley Mitchell has been writing topical articles and SEO copy since 2002. He has done work for the Wyndham hotel chains and has written about topics including travel, music, online marketing, business, health and literature. Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University in Bloomington.
