By Abby Vaun
Despite the large German population, you won't find as many authentic German restaurants in
New York City as other types of fare, but there are still several quality and reasonably priced options to be found. If you're craving schnitzel, sausage, beer and lederhosen, these restaurants should satisfy you until the next time.
Zum Schneider
Located in the East Village, Zum Schneider Bavarian Indoor Biergarten features an extensive menu including brotzeitteller, a mixed plate of traditional German cold cuts and cheese; a bratwurst platter with two brats, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes; and even glühwein, which is mulled wine. With 12 German beers on tap and a variety of bottled beers, they open Monday through Thursday at 5 pm, Friday at 4 pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 pm. There are daily specials such as Schnitzel Day on Mondays and Rouladen Day on Tuesdays. There's even a free foosball table and foosball tournaments every Wednesday night at 9 pm.
Zum Schneider
107 Avenue C at 7th Street
New York, NY 10009
(212) 598-0198
zumschneider.com
Heidelberg Restaurant
Heidelberg is in the heart of Yorkville and claims to be Manhattan's favorite beer garden. Established in 1936, Heidelberg has live music most Saturday nights. They are open for lunch and dinner as well as Sunday brunch. A variety of schnitzels, wursts and bratens are available along with a number of side dishes. There's even a small children's menu. Children's entrees come with a soda and dessert. They can also cater to your home or office, and there is a limited delivery area.
Heidelberg Restaurant
1648 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10028
(212) 628-2332
heidelbergrestaurant.com
Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten
Owner Michael Momm's Lower East Side Loreley Restaurant provides German-style comfort food and beers imported from Germany. Even the tables are made by the same carpenter who supplies tables to German pubs in Cologne. With an authentic German beer garden in the back, you can try a variety of German beers on tap and in the bottle and even German wine. Enjoy a hearty bowl of potato soup with bacon and croutons, or if you're there after 5 pm, you can nosh on the eisbein, a pork shank brined, braised and slow roasted, served on a bed of mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. Loreley also hosts a beer-tasting party. Nine beers are introduced and explained by a beer specialist, and a three-course meal is served.
Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten
7 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002
(212) 253-7007
loreleynyc.com
About the Author:
After accidentally stumbling into a journalism class at University of North Texas, Abby Vaun has been writing ever since. She honed her skills writing for "The Dallas Morning News" and as a copy editor for Earle Palmer Brown in New York City. From Dallas to New York to L.A., she has enjoyed freelancing for 10 years and expanding her knowledge through her profession.
