Bronwyn has plenty going for it - great service, lordly chairs, a lovely ambiance and a number of dishes that really hit. But the inconsistencies there are worth noting. The most jarringly apparent negative is the price. With mains between $20 and $25 and starters like the pierogis over $10, it is hard to call the place a value. When I walk into a sausage-and-beer German place, I'd love to be able to walk out with a pretzel, a sausage, and some potatoes for $20 before beer. That's not possible here. It's also hard to justify their stance on their signature sausages. You can't just get a sausage. Not as an appetizer. Not as a main. You need to either get two sausages (no substitutions) or six sausages. That fact alone drove me towards the Wagyu Sauerbraten which, though delicious, was not what I was in the mood for. Regarding the food itself, some things were excellent and others were decidedly not. The pierogis were decidedly underseasoned. The bretzel was tasty but the horseradish mustard was bracingly bitter. The wagyu and the schnitzel were both great, but the sides seemed bland. It's worth a trip, especially if you like German food. But bring your big wallet and expect as many misses as hits. read more

Absolutely loved it. FIRST - I do have to laugh at some of the reviews giving Bronwyn grief for minor execution issues. (it was opening week people... get over it; kinks always work out. If you don't/cant put up with MINOR execution problems, dont go in the first 4 days!) Onto my actual meal... We (3 of us) pretty much decided we were going to do a complete tour of the menu. We started with BOTH breads-- the sample bread and the pretzel. First...t he pretzel is amazing, and the mustard--- yum! The Rye Roggenbrot is amazing but you need to like Rye. It is a (by design) dry bread, so be prepared... but do what you're supposed to do--- BUTTER IT! YUM. The Bauernbrot also was a great one... We shared all 3 Wurst we ordered--- Knacker, Currywurst, and the Lemon Weisswurst. The Lemon Weisswurst is great, but a bit more delicate. The Knacker was smokey and great too. The favorite was the currywurst (which is rather traditionally german, despite the curry influence)--- amazing, probably what I would order if I wasn't sharing. Onto our starters (see, I told you we ordered a lot) -- also shared. Rebekuchen- While the menu describes it similar to a latke its much more decontructed (and less fried) than one, the smokey ramps also provided a great depth of flavor. Pierogi - Traditional pierogi with a egg remoulade-- I am not much of an egg salad/remoulade fan, so I didn't eat that part, but the Peirogi was well done and pan sauteed so it had a nice crisp. Knodel - tender, but dense, bacon bread? Whats not to love! The fiddleheads gave it a nice brightness that was needed, and a slight bitter note that was helpful with the richness of the dumpling and the bacon flavor. Entree- I had the Spatzle--- which did seem a little under seasoned. (which I later found out was in response to people suggesting it was over seasoned the night before). Texture and everything else was great. Once I added a bit more salt, I was happy. Jagerschitzel was a hit, and the honey was a nice touch. The king of our table was the Sauerbraten-- which surprised me because normally I do not enjoy vinegary flavors. The brisket was easily pulled apart with a fork, and the potato salad (warm, as you traditionally get in Germany) was delicious. We SPLIT dessert since we were about to explode...the Berliner. Rasperry stuffed housemade donuts with a chocolate dipping sauce (really more of a ganache)? Oh my... yes please. And warm, and well worth the calories. The beer list was impressive, and almost overwhelming... the only critique I had was there was no way of telling if the beer was draft or from a bottle/can. (which arguably isn't relevant --- but all of our beer choices were great.) That being said.... GET THE HAUSBIER--- it comes in a giant 1-LITER stein. Phenomenal pilsner... really great. Thumbs up to Tim and Bronwyn... we'll be back at ANY excuse. read more

Bronwyn - The Hausbier... a 1 Liter stein. Delicious. - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My husband and I went to this restaurant last winter, because my husband missed German food so much. But the food here were not authentic at all. The goulash I ordered barely had any meat in there, with not much flavor since it was in a pot of what appeared to be pure water. My husbands schnitzel was a lump of matter that tasted like paper. We would have left but we made the mistake of of ordering a pint of beer which was the only thing that wasn't made at the restaurant (thanks god). Across the table set a German family and once they saw their food they too looked at each other with shock and confusion because they just made a big mistake by coming in too. We for sure will never go here again. read more

Great to finally have a solid German restaurant in Boston! Excellent décor with lots of dark wood that makes it feel like Germany a few hundred years ago. Great service, wine and beer lists, and, for the most part, food. Don't expect a cheap meal here (easy to spend $40-$50 if you get a drink), but for the most part, you'll be happy with the fare. Portions aren't huge, but they're usually enough. Great place to come during restaurant week. I recommend the pretzels (the mustard goes really well with them) and any of the sausages (wursts) they offer. read more

Bronwyn - Pork knuckle - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Bronwyn is a great place to come with a group! I like to order a few main dishes, a few appetizers, and a wurst platter, and then split. However, it seems like they've switched up their menu to discourage this strategy, which is sad because family style is 1) more fun and 2) usually cheaper. For example, they no longer offer a giant wurst platter, only a wurst trio, without the blood sausage and curry sausage, which were my favorite. :( Still, in any arrangement, the sausages are great. I could eat a whole bucket of the sauerkraut--it tops most of the kraut I had in Germany! It's braised in white wine, so it's more delicate than you would think. There's a designated baker who's responsible for the interesting bread basket and the huge (but sometimes tough) pretzels. Also, this may be a strange compliment, but the salad dressings here are killer: I had an awesome smoked paprika vinaigrette that I can't wait to recreate at home. If you're not a beer drinker, go for one of the seasonal shrubs (vinegar + fruit syrup with soda water). They're a perfect way to cut through the heavy food. I also love the eclectic decor and the friendly service. I'd recommend Bronwyn to anyone who's not afraid of authentic German food! read more

Bronwyn - In case the sausages aren't enough of a meat overload for you! - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Went here spur of the moment yesterday for dinner. Seems to be great cold weather place. It was very cozy and warm inside. We ate at the bar and the service was excellent. The drinks are mostly a wide selection of German beer. Had the pickled eggs to start-delicious. Then had spatzle with sausage -was very hearty -real comfort food! It was well cooked-just a little bland for my taste, and very filling. read more

Bronwyn - Potato pancake - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I was really impressed. I've been here for beer and a pretzel, but never dinner... until last night! My friend got the schnitzel and I got the knodel. The knodel was a recommendation from our awesome waitress, and I'm so glad she did. The big slab of bacon + parsnip + greens + dumpling... perfect flavor combo that was magical. I'll definitely be back to try more! read more

Bronwyn - The amazing Knodel - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Finally, a real German and Eastern European restaurant. Bronwyn opened their doors last night for the first time and there was a nice crowd to celebrate the restaurant's launch. Even though the tap lines didn't work for the first 2 hours, the staff did a nice job recovering and there were numerous bottled beers to choose from. My bartender even had some great recommendations. As far as the food goes, it was delicious. The wurst is the best (forgive my puns), and comes served in two hockey puck sized pieces on top of a light toast. I had the kielbasa and really enjoyed it. Not over salted, plenty of flavor. And of course the Giant Haus Bretzel is something you should get to share at your table. It comes with a nice apple roasted mustard to dip. My only real complaint is the lack of bottled beer once the cooler started to take a hit, mostly due to the 2 hours of no draft beer. They ran out of Weihenstephaner rather quickly, which is a shame for a German-themed restaurant. I don't understand why there were no extra cases of bottles for just this occasion, but apparently there weren't. As far as the atmosphere goes, I really enjoyed it. The bar area was spacious enough for folks to stand around behind the stools, and the dining area around the corner looked like it had a nice bit of privacy to it. The beer garden wasn't open yet, but I suspect that Bronwyn will become a Union Square hot spot once it does. read more

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So good!!! Highly recommend any of the sausage (made by Bronwyn!), charcuterie/cheese plates, pretzels, and the spatzle (I was on the fence with the spatzle and it blew my mind). Chocolate mousse dessert was fantastic. A few things were a bit underwhelming, such as the german apple cake and the pierogie. read more

Mmmmmm...is all I have today about Bronwyn. Named after his wife and business partner, the decor is seriously unique. Walking in definitely took me back to an old European tavern. Those wooden chairs made me feel like a king. I read that some of the hand crafted treasures are of the Chef's and his family's heirlooms. How awesome. Chef Tim Wiechmann comes from a Michelin background so all his preparations were top knotch. Giant Haus Bretzel is served piping hot with a horseradish mustard spicy enough to make you cry. So beware! Dot just a touch and it'll go a long way! If you've eaten too much and your sinus feels like it's gonna explode, just HOLD YOUR NOSE until it goes away! Lol Spinach and aged cheddar filled pierogi was such a delight. The warmth of the dumpling and its perfectly golden brown color...felt so homey. And it's topped with FRESH PEAS!!! Man oh man, I really appreciated that. You never see fresh peas anywhere these days! Omg, the $24 pork schnitzel is out of this world. It's worth ever penny!! This was soooo much better than my grandma's!!! Mini $14 wurst plate had just enough sausage for a gal, any more meat would've been over the top, too manly for me. Haha Awesome place for drinks and wonderfully (and rightfully) prepared German/Greater Central & Eastern European cuisine. Bravo. read more

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Came for Oktoberfest and will definitely be back. The food was amazing and for $38 for 3 courses a great price. The beer selection was excellent. The service was friendly and surprisingly fast considering how busy it was. read more

Great drinks, great food, but a little pricy for every day (and Union Square). First class service and very pleasant atmosphere. Especially on the community tables help fight american isolationist tendencies that never like to share tables with strangers. Loved the pretzel and the Weihenstephaner house beer. The curry wurst, though good, was a little too nouvelle cuisine for me. I wish I could get a more classic version: bratwurst with ketchup and curry slapped on top. read more

My husband and I met friends here on a Friday night at 9:30 with a reservation. The place was packed and has a very unique atmosphere--- very dark European pub with some gothic furnishings which were pretty cool. Most tables have high-back velvet chairs..throwns which were saaaweeet! Food/Drink-The beer list is robust. I am not a beer junkie but it was a must so I asked the bartender to choose and liked whatever lighter beer I got. The rest of the table drank various beers and wine which were all well-liked. For appetizers we ordered the pretzel accompanied by a horseradish-RICH mustard that could clear a sinus infection. The pretzel itself was honestly just okay. I would order it again though because it pairs so well with beer. We also ordered the potato pancake--again okay but would never compete with a good homemade one. The obatzda cheese dip and bites were good as well but nothing to write home about. Mains!-I had the schnitzel which was fantastic but needed more pure under it as it was slightly dry without it. My husband ordered the Wurst trio which was amazing. I had serious order envy and will absolutely order that when we go back. Our friends had the smoked pork shoulder and waygu brisket which were also quite delicious. Dessert-the German chocolate cake is exactly as other reviews indicated--not what I was expecting but it was good. I wouldn't order it again but it was nice to try. We also ordered the donuts which were potent with alcohol in that jam--woohoo! A serious kick. This place is something different in a very homey atmosphere. Service--Our waiter was impatient with all his tables. Just a weird dude that I don't think really enjoys being in a person-facing role. read more

Bronwyn - Heyyy baybay - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I can't believe I've waited this long to visit Bronwyn. Atmosphere: perfect. Menu: delicious. Beer: SO TASTY. (I had a weizenbock - Tap 6. Parents each had a cocktail.) Service: friendly and helpful. This was the perfect place for a post-holiday meal with my parents. It would also be good for an intimate date (sit at the bar) or quiet girls' night out. I will be back. read more

I like the environment and service but the food is just generally too bland for me. I would need more salt and more bold flavor on almost everything. The experience was not too bad. read more

Awesome huge beer. Twice the size of my head! The Bretzel was amazing as well. Spicy mustard is quickly becoming my favorite thing on pretzels. This wasn't as spicy as the one at Harpoon, so don't worry! I also had a rosti which was massive. Very nice in summer. read more

Bronwyn - Haus beer - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Pleasantly surprised by this place! Most bars I've been to with German food were average at best but the food was amazing. Great selection of not so common European beers too! Definitely will be visiting again when next in Boston read more

I've been here twice now and love it. Relaxed atmosphere and fun German decor, service very good, food delicious. The first time I had the wagyu brisket and loved it! This time I had the schnitzel and loved it too! Left stuffed. The drink menu is interesting and good. I had the Wolfen which was quite good. I was too full for dessert, but my friends ordered the German Chocolate cake which was delicious--more dense along the lines of a flourless cake vs. fluffy (only talking about texture here!). Great flavors! Another person had the baba, which we didn't love as much--it was cold and sort of mushy. The honey flavor did not pop as I expected it to. I'd gladly come back here! read more

Overall, I was incredibly pleased with Bronwyn. My colleague booked Bronwyn for a team dinner knowing that I love German food. It also happened to be Polish Independence Day, so it was nice to have something Polish there too! We started with a pretzel -- it had the most DELICIOUS horseradish mustard... WOW, sinus clearing. My cocktail I wasn't enthused about the flavor, but its my fault for ordering -- I don't even remember which one it was. Randomly, our waitress happened to be the sister of a friend of one of my colleagues from back in Maine... she was fantastic though! For dinner I had the goulash -- it was a bit strange -- more like a soup than a stew and not on dumplings or noodles, but with a bread-like bread. It was still very tasty! I also had a side of the spatzle -- which was combined with cheese and fried... it was AMAZING!!! For desert we had tiny mugs of apple schnapps -- yummy -- and some giant doughnuts with pudding in them... If I were in the area again, I'd go back for sure. I highly reccommend! read more

Came back for late night drinks + dessert around 10pm I understand that restaurant+bars like to reserve tables for people who come in to eat, but there were plenty of tables open on a pretty slow night and we were squeezed in at the bar w/ not enough seats -- gotta dock some service stars here. Wide variety of drinks though (mostly bottles vs. tap) Dessert - Šišky - kind of like a donut. It's fried dough and they have a filling for it that changes frequently. Filling is a misnomer though because the dough is more shaped like a shallow bowl for the filling. The dough is SPECTACULAR and this goes beyond fried dough is always good. The filling I had was a kumquat-cranberry filling that I expected to be too tart, but it wasn't. It also wasn't notable/necessary. I think I would have been happy with a plate of fried dough. Would come back for the fried dough (and the german chocolate cake from my 1st review!) read more

This is a hard one for me. I am glad to see anything that is open more then 3 days a week. My wife and I went there for our anniversary dinner last Wed. night. Got there early 6 PM plenty of room in dining room was seated at one of the worse tables there. I did like the decor and the music. The food for both of us was mixed the appetizer asparagus salad for me vanilla carrot soup for her was very good. Then the main schnitzel for her, sauerbraten for me was ok ,I would have liked some rice potato or something along with the red cabbage just seemed incomplete. Hers was good except for the german potaote salad very bland. The desert was excellent as was the coffee. This is not 5 or even 4 star dining and I really wanted it to be. They should also change the dollar signs to 3 or more for our dinner and 2 glasses of wine was $125.00 not including tip, to me for what we had was more then just pricy. The issue is there are not really that many places to go here. I would go back on Wed. nights when they have another menu that is in the 20 dollar range. The other comment I had was both of ours food the leftovers was not good at all the next day am not sure why but took one bite and tossed it. I was really hoping this would live up to the hype and was very disappointed. Maybe we ordered the wrong things maybe he had a bad night not sure. I just know was not what I was expecting. The food to me was very bland potions where not huge as reviewed. would go back for cheaper menu but saw no value at all for this place and sadly have found that in almost every where we have been so far. If you come to visit welcome but this is not a fine dining area. read more

Bronwyn has some amazing, amazing food. Great selection of beer, too. And the decor hits all the right notes. The wurst and small plates are great. The borscht is good if you like that style of borscht (more of a puree than a chunky soup, served warm, with sweet spices). And get a side of the sauerkraut here, this place has the best I've ever eaten. I haven't tasted many of the main dishes yet, but I will say the spaetzle are heavenly. For dessert, the kaiserschmarrn are amazing. Only downside of this place is that the prices are quite high, and it's easy to rack-up a very large bill. Despite that, it's already a favorite, a welcome addition to the many wonderful restaurants in Union Square. read more

Awesome brunch. Tried the Pfannkuchen (German pancake), potato rösti (potato pancake), knödel (challah and kale dumpling) and schnitzel sandwich. Huge portions, especially because everything comes with sides. The pancakes were my favorite! read more

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I had been meaning to try Bronwyn for several months since I enjoyed my meal at T.W. Food, so I seized an opportunity to try their Restaurant Week menu. Unfortunately, I found the food to be underwhelming, although the service was quite friendly. As an appetizer,I had the Kielbasa and sauerkraut knish paired with a hazelnut puree and cherries. While the cherries were very good, I found the pastry around the knish to be thick, and the entire dish to me did not come together. I ordered the pork shoulder entree and noticed that the portions were inconsistent across all member of my party that ordered it. My pork was also dry. Finally, my meal ended with a slice of apple cake for dessert. The dessert was more apple than cake, which I didn't necessary mind, but the cake was very dense, and I couldn't discern any rhubarb in the whipped cream. read more

Bronwyn - Kielbasa & Sauerkraut Knish - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Great food and service. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for delicious German food!

Took some take out from the menu, the sausages were outstanding and the food was generally good, it was just a little too greasy for my taste but my european hubby loved it read more

Service was good but food only ok. Not ,I repeat Not -German food. More Hungarian.

Early front-runner for best meal of 2015 and a gem of Union Square. The atmosphere, reminiscent of a medieval feast, and service were top-notch. Unique selection of beers from Germany and Central Europe. The currywurst (veal sausage with potatoes and curry ketchup) and pfannkuchen (German spiced potato pancake with smoked salmon and dill creme fraiche) were delightful and would be great as starters or together as a main dish. The pfannkuchen should be the new bagel and lox. Came for Pig Week 2015 and the dark bier braised shank did not disappoint. The meat was extremely tender with a crispy skin on a bed of red cabbage, apples, and potatoes. This dish is the essence of soul food as apparent with the efforts of the Bronwyn kitchen. Bravo! read more

Bronwyn - Pfannkuchen - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Thank you for a delightful authentic german dinner. My family and I shared a number of entries that were outstanding especially the schnitzel and spatzle. These two entrees were as good as any I have had in Deutchland. The schnitzel was delightfully pounded to perfection. Exceptional Service a fun location. Don't forget their great german Beer. Had a liter from a Freising brewery in Germany that I had been to. Just as good. Enjoy this restaurant its well worth the trip. Essen ist sehr gut. read more

Pork week was awesome. I came in twice for the pork item of the day and honestly loved it. So traditional, delicious German food. Had 5 different beers over the two meals, all from Europe, a couple of them on tap, 1L size beers. Just so happy. Love the menu design too. read more

I've been to Bronwyn twice now. Both have always been for an event. Last year I went for fluff fest and had a great time on their patio. This year, I had the opportunity to going during their Oktoberfest. My boyfriend and I arrived around 5 pm on Saturday and got two seats at the bar right away. The two bartenders were super friendly. They chatted with us throughout the night and went above and beyond by letting me use an outlet located next to me to charge my dying phone even though they weren't supposed to. There was a brass band playing throughout the night at a perfect volume and the servers were all dressed in lederhosens - it was fun. To drink we shared a boot of weihenstephaner and a jagermeister rep gave us each a taste of some cocktail on the menu. For food we got spaetzle with kielbasa and a pretzel. Our bartender gave us extra mustard without us even asking which was nice. We also shared a dessert of the apple strudel. The food was good and the atmosphere and service were great. This would get five stars if I didn't think the prices were a tad above what they should be for the quality of food. read more

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It has a great atmosphere. It felt really authentic. The staff pronounced all the German items on the menu with the way they were supposed to be pronounced. The experience was nice. I had pork and potato pasta. The pork was cooked perfectly. It was really tender. The pasta tasted great and complimented the pork really well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who enjoys German food or are curious about German food. read more

Bronwyn - Pork and potato pasta. Forgot the name already but it looks amazing. - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My boyfriend and I really like German food and have been frustrated with the few options in Boston. Then we found Bronwyn. It's pricey, but the food is tasty, and definitely unique from other area selections. I had the sausage trio and really enjoyed 2/3 of the sausages. They had good flavor and the portion was pretty large. On the other hand, my boyfriend tried the pork schnitzel and was hungry still afterwards, although the meat was really well prepared. For the price of the food, I expected him to feel full afterwards. They do, however, have a pretty great list of beers and many are on tap. It was exciting to be able to try a German beer I had never had before! We would probably go back, but maybe just for some of those great German beers. read more

Awesome German beer selection and food. Biergarten is tight but cozy. Highly recommend if you're seeking the all too rare German food experience in Boston. read more

Bronwyn - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

First time there with my boyfriend and his buddies. The service was impeccable. The vibes are pretty chill. Food was ok point. I probably taken a picture of the beers, there are 1 liter beers available for about $15/16. The Sisky dessert(Slovakian donuts, vanilla Bavarian cream, and chocolate sauce) was delicious. Overall, the experience was great! Will definitely be back. Make sure to put in reservation a week in advance if you're going on a weekend night. read more

Bronwyn - Wurst Platter (sausage platter translation): currywurst, kielbasa, bratwurst, blutwurst, krauterwurst, sauerkraut, potatoes. - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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My wife's mom is from Germany, so is a huge fan of German food. I'd wanted to take her to the Bronwyn for quite a while and finally did for Valentine's Day (we came the Saturday before Valentine's, so it was the normal dinner menu). We were incredibly impressed with the service, enjoyed the good beer, and had a really fun night. I wasn't sure as vegetarians that there would be enough for us on the menu to try, but there was more than enough. We got a spattering of appetizers and snacks -- our favorites were the sauerkraut and the radieschen salat -- and then we split the spätzle. The spätzle was honestly better than any we had when we were in Germany last year. It was rich, filling, and delicious. We split a flight of German beers and had the Šišky for dessert. Would definitely recommend the dessert! We waited too long to try this place and will absolutely be back soon. Sehr gut! read more

Cool place. Stopped by Bronwyn (pre-COVID) for dinner with some friends and I was feeling happy and full. I don't think I've ever had proper German food so this was fun to try. Pretty cool mead hall vibe interior that's a little bigger than I was expecting from the outside. I ordered the Bratwurst and my partner had the Schnitzel. I was worried this was too much meat, but it was very flavorful and the sides cut through the meaty flavor. Really tasty! I've been thinking of giving it another try since they hav a couple of date night takeaway options. Hope it is as good now as it was then! read more

Had a great Oktoberfest meal there! I'd recommend the schnitzel, spaetzle, pretzel, and Frau Fizzy Fig.

I ordered takeout on Grubhub to celebrate Aug 1 (Swiss Holiday). Got the sauerbraten and was underwhelmed by the brisket but the side of German potato pasta was up to home-cooked Swiss/German standards. Would try again but select a different meat or go with spaetzle. read more

Bronwyn - Sauerbraten with German potato pasta - German Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I had an excellent experience here last night! My friend made an open table reservation for 7. We walked in and the place looked really busy. The hostess must have been off seating someone so the bartender greeted us promptly in her stead. Great teamwork guys! The first thing I noticed about the restaurant was the smell! It brought me right back to my time in Germany and reminded me of the Christmas Markets I attended when I was there. The restaurant itself was dark and cozy. The seating was a little tight but we each had enough room to be comfortable. The server made great recommendations for those at the table who were torn on what to order. One friend of mine got a beer flight which was an excellent way for him to decide what beer to drink. I got the Mulled Wine which had been a favorite when I was backpacking Europe. It came out warm and was delicious! Towards the end of the meal two people at the table tried out one of the schnapps as an after dinner drink, it was strong and had cinnamon flavors. There are a lot of beers on the menu and they are set up in an organized fashion, by country from lightest beer to darkest with + signs next to the draft beers. I thought this was quite clever of them. The food was delicious! We started with 2 pretzels and an order of sauerkraut. 2 people per pretzel made for a perfect appetizer portion. The mustard that we were given to dip it in was flavorful. Each of the 4 of us ordered something different for our entrees and shared with everyone else. I ordered the Trio and was very impressed! It was a great way to try three different things and the portion size was huge! For dessert we had the chocolate cake and the donuts. I'm not really a donut fan but even I thought it was delicious. We received excellent service and loved everything that we ordered at this restaurant. I would highly recommend giving this restaurant a try! read more