Cafe Katja. Your fresh pretzels and dip are phenomenal. And that Schnitzel sandwich? Blew my mind. A little bit of Austria in NYC? Love it =-) Price wise? Way cheaper than the other Austrian (also delicious) restaurants in NYC. Super cool staff. read more

Came here with a group of friends and we all loved it. Started with the aufschnitt teller which had cured meats (including some bacon), liverwurst, and some spread. It was delicious and perfect for sharing between 3 people (as quite a few meats on our dish came in 3's). Austrian meatballs with roasted veggies and potato puree - love. Soft tender meatballs in sitting atop a mound of potato puree in a creamy sauce. Faintly reminded me of meatball shoppe with their creamy cheesy sauce. beef goulash / spätzle - the beef goulash was cooked perfectly (not dry or chewy) and had great flavor and spatzle is just little lumps of what tastes like pasta. Trout - buttery and delicious. I liked this better than the salmon dish which was also good but i've had better. sausage sampler / pork belly / sauerkraut/ dumplings / family style for two or more - It's a huge portion. The dumplings were the least favorite things on the plate...squishy little things without much flavor. The sausages and pork belly were great. The whole dish swims in sauerkraut which had good flavor but was a lot softer than most other sauerkraut i've had...almost mushy but not yet to that point. They have an awesome mustard that comes with your food (or maybe we just got it because of the aufschnitt teller appetizer we ordered). Great mustard. Not too spicy with great flavor. That mustard needs to come home with me. Tip: the AC is insufficient here so if you're coming with the goal of cooling down from the summer heat this may not be what you had in mind. Tip: they put a baby seat to block a staircase going down all the way on the left. Don't shove the baby seat out of the way and scoot down the stairs as it is there for a reason: to tell you that you will not find a bathroom at the end of the yellow brick road. Bathroom is in the main room. read more

So, so good. My friend and I came in on a Monday evening around 7pm, so we were luckily given seats right away. I immediately ordered Austrian meatballs, and my friend had beer on tap and wiener schnitzel. We were surprised with an extra side of salad. OMGEE the meatballs were TO DIE FOR. I don't think I've ever had such a warming, filling, and delectable entree in my life before. The sauce wasn't heavy, the carrots tasted wonderfully steamed ( and I don't love veggies normally), the meatballs were HUGE, and everything had a simple concoction of flavors that made the entire dish amazing. My friend loved her entree too ( and having been to Germany before, she definitely knows what she's talking about!). I think this was the first time in my life that I never got itis from eating a full meal, but rather, left with such a happy warm feeling in my tummy. Gah, I want it now. Dim lighting, awesome service, great conversation, cute waiters, who wouldn't want to go?! read more

Loved everything. Sat at the bar and chatted with the diners next to us, who happen to live nearby and frequent this restaurant often. They claim it's the real deal having spent time in Austria. Real deal or not, it's good. Also, it seemed to have a really nice laid back communal neighborhood vibe I had the steak salad, which isn't very Austrian, but it was the perfect size. I also really enjoyed their beer cocktail with elderflower. read more

Really, what can I say that hasn't already been said? This place is just darling. It was teensy tiny, but the atmosphere was so cozy that it left me feeling warm and tingly all night--or was that the huge pints of Gösser we downed? We came up for my boyfriend's birthday dinner after finding Blaue Gans was closed for an event, and could not be happier with the way it turned out. We were seated right away at the only open table, and the staff is just SO sweet, attentive, and cute as a button. We never felt rushed. I'm normally not one for rich foods, but we stuffed ourselves SILLY, and I have zero regrets. I had the Austrian meatballs, which I couldn't shut up about between each bite, and the winter vegetables were just buttery perfection. Birthday boy is Austrian, born and raised, and said the goulash/spätzle was better than his oma's. Yes, he went there--sorry, oma! For dessert, we had palatschinken (a sort of thick crepe), with schlag (whipped cream), quark/topfen (a creamy cheese), and caramelized apples. YUM! And the waitress had overheard me mention it was a birthday dinner, so it was on the house. I almost cried. I could go on and on, but suffice it to say I'll definitely be back. read more

Ate: Pretzel, Emmantaler sausage and Goulash with spatzle Drank: Kolsch Liked: Friendly staff, decent food Disliked: Really cramped, kind of expensive Chicken: None that I could see Would mom like it?: No, not enough rice on the menu. Wait: 5 min. They promised to put us at a table, but never did it, so we had to eat at the cramped side table, which made it hard to talk. Would I go back: Maybe for just the beer. Recommend: Getting a table and the pretzel. read more

This review is a little late. I came here for dinner in February and had a wonderful experience. We shared the pretzel with spreads and the homemade pickle dish for appetizers. Both were devoured in seconds. I got the special of the night which was blood sausage with dumplings and apples. It was my first time having blood sausage so I can't compare it to others but it was delicious. Not overcooked, flavorful and the apples and buttery dumplings that came with it were perfect. My brother got the smoked salmon with kale and potatoes. The salmon was cooked very nicely and had an amazing smokey taste to it. Now the real winner of the evening was the apple strudel I got for dessert. Not too sweet, nice and flaky with a cream to die for. I think about that strudel a lot. It was so good I don't even remember the dessert my brother got. The beer selection was pretty good. Obviously mainly German and Austrian beers. I also enjoyed the rustic decor. read more

This place is so full of so much win. Starting from cozy atmosphere, to the wonderful service, and finally the most important piece, the food! If this is your first time here, start with the soft warm pretzel with two amazing spreads. Next order the Katja's Ruben, which consists of pork belly, cabbage, cheese, pickles, and mustard! This sandwich is very rich but they cut it into several pieces so its a great dish to share amongst friends. The last thing I tried was the bratwurst over sauwerkraut. I love my bratwurst so this was a winner for me too. I can't wait to come back to try the Austrian meatballs, goulash, and sausage sampler! read more

Let me say something about price/quantity... Katja gets it right. You want a bratwurst with a little sauerkraut? Around $7. You want a plate full of goulash and spaetzle? $16 or so. For less money you get less food and vice versa. German beers... Austrian and Hungarian wines... a super good, warm pretzel for an appetizer (yeah, I know, I like pretzels)... just goodness all over. The staff was friendly. Even if the man we suspected was the owner and/or manager a bit forgetful (it was kinda charming). The ambiance was very dear: glowy lights (felt like candlelit, but really string lights in the windows... maybe that was just for the holidays), pressed tin ceiling, though the place is on the small side. read more

I need you to cue the Oompa band and get in a sausage-packed, spatzel heavy, beer drenched mood. Cafe Katja is a true gem in the neighborhood. The house made sausages are rich and delicious.. and the buttery spatzel swimming in a rich creamy peppercorn sauce was awesome. I love the HUGE beers served in head-sized steins or boots. The atmosphere is cozy, warm and welcoming--- and often crowded so be sure to arrive early or allow enough time to wait for a coveted seat! read more

Ordered Berner wurstel and reuben sandwich. Not sure why people were saying the reuben sandwich is the best in NYC. Some bites were quite good, especially the ones with a lot of fat, but some bites weren't. Sausage was good but really tasted like it could have been cooked by Sam's club. read more

Cafe Katja - Reuben - German Near Me - New York, New York

Still as great as ever. The food, service and general warmth of this tiny place will impress, but the atmosphere remains casual. Great combination. The beer, wine and fruit brandies offered are perfect accompaniments to a meal here - all interesting, quality options. (There are even signature cocktails for those who roll that way). The meal will be rich, but you have to order (and eat) with gusto to leave feeling weighted down. It can be done, though, especially if you go for the pork belly. Recommended: - Heirloom tomato salad special (seasonal) - Pretzels - Emmentaler sausage - Sausage sampler (min 2 pers) - Meatballs - Pork belly special The quark dumplings, sauerkraut, sauteed cabbage and other side items that come with these dishes are all excellent. Expect white pepper to be one of the dominant flavors, used to very good effect. Cream sauce appears often, but it's a remarkably light example. Dessert would seem like gilding the lily here, except for the fact that the handful of offerings are as good as everything else on the menu. Be forewarned. Katja keeps a neighborhood feel; show up here every now and then and the owner, Andrew, is likely to remember your name. He'll show up at your table to make sure you're enjoying yourself. What arrives at the table will quickly have you forgetting how "cozy" the seating is, even if you end up engaged in conversation with nearby diners, which is likely to happen. In this sort of eating and drinking environment one is likely to throw caution to the wind. Even doing so you'd have to work pretty hard to get the bill up to $50pp. I have yet to do it over many visits. Expect to pay $25 - $45 per person, depending on drinks. Cafe Katja is among the best restaurants on the LES, hands down. read more

OMG!!! The best comfort food ever is Spaetzle and the best Spaetzle I've ever had in NYC is right at this charming little place. The goulash ain't so bad either! Get here early if you want a leisurely meal as it tends to pack up by 7. We came here on a disgustingly rainy day and the narrow little space filled up quickly. read more

Now I know what all the fuss Germans and Austrians make about white asparagus season -- Cafe Katja made me a believer. Now combine these perfectly cooked tree-trunk-esque white asparagi (?) with a decadent ramp and cream sauce with three golden nuggets of potato, I'm sold. and that was just the first course.... We moved on to the sausage sampler -- highlights were the pork belly with an extra crunchy skin and the sauerkraut. Everything else was decent as well. the mustard -- sort of wanted to steal the small pot and take it home. this stuff is spicy and yummy. next time I want to get one of those Steins.....its been 2 years since I have had my last one. It was at Oktoberfest in Munich, where I have been told I had 11 in a day.... read more

I've spent a total of 2 weeks in Germany, but I have some very good memories of the it so I was excited to get a taste of it here. This place delivered in not just the food and drink, but also the atmosphere and culture of the staff. I'll start with the food- excellent. I ordered the emmentaler sausage which had cabbage and dumplings. The cabbage and sauce were perfect. The portion was generous too- just barely finished. They have a good beer selection and the one I chose randomly was great. The place is intimate and very well decorated. They had evergreen garland reminiscent of the conifers of Bavarian woodlands and making it feel like home in the winter. The staff was excellent. When we first came in there were no empty seats so they offered a spot near the bar with a ledge to rest drinks. As I was taking off my coat one of the staff took my coat and scarf and hung them up for me. It's my understanding that when you get a table at a restaurant in Germany, it's yours for the night and the wait staff doesn't give you a bill to move you along. This place was just like that. My table, and the tables next to us stayed for a long time after finishing our food without feeling rushed at all. Oh, I almost forgot- they refilled the water all the time. Awesome. read more

I looked around online for an Austrian restaurant in the city and came across this cute little place - although, what's the difference between Austrian and German?! I am still confused after this meal... This place is tiny (seats less than 20) so it can get very "cozy" with your neighbors. But the beer selection is great and the food is amaaaazing! We started with the cured meat platter, all the meats tasted very fresh and didn't have the deadly saltiness to them, and the cheeses were great too. PRETZELS. MUUUUST GET!!!! Our whole group was completely obsessed with the warm yummy pretzels - the dipping spread was like CRACK, literally. We couldn't stop eating this even after we were done w/ entrees!! I had the Austrian meatballs for entree and was very happy with it. Although all entree dishes could get a bit heavy after a while, they were still very good. The desserts were fine, nothing that was overly memorable. I will for sure come back for more pretzels unless I start learning how to make it myself (which is never)! read more

Oh, this place is fabulous. The portions are monsterous and delicious and the beers are just right. We came in on a busy weekend night and by luck, were able to get the last two spots. We shared a communal table, but frankly it was just fine. I suggest sharing dishes with your other diner'friends so you can try many dishes. We can't wait to get back... read more

I came on a late Saturday afternoon just to grab a drink and snack at the bar before meeting a friend for dinner @ Shinka. I had a Wood Nymph which was a decent whiskey cocktail and a grilled eggplant appetizer. Though nicely charred, it was only seasoned with salt and I guess I was expecting more flavor-wise...I'll be back but I'll skip the grilled eggplant next time. read more

Everything about this place is excellent. The service, the decor, liquids and the food. We sat at the bar for an hour and a half before dinner. The proprietor was sitting next to us at the bar for a bit and we were able to chat with him. The food was top notch. We ordered the sausage plate for two, a schnitzel, spaetzel, and the meatballs. Not a mediocre thing on the plate - everything was beyond fantastic. I am looking forward to going back!! read more

- Amazing German food - so much flavor. - Great service (which surprised me, because they could be snotty if they wanted to) - Reasonable prices Had a lunch for two here and a dinner for four. Both times I was very impressed with the whole experience. read more

this place was awesome, the waiters were extremely polite and explained in detail which plate was. Beers are crisp and have all these cool German names, So if your a beer buff you should bring all your beer friends here. I believe they only do rsvp for tables 6 and up but the group of us 4 went around 6:00 on a Friday night and it was easy to get a table, as time went by around 7:00 7:30 place got packed quickly I walk past everyday on orchard st and it seems that Katja is already packed and fulled with awesomeness. Also if your thinking this place is just like any other beer garden, all meat and sausage its NOT they have also vegetarian dishes, pretzels, and also pickles made inhouse GREAT PLACE!! read more

Really enjoyed my brunch here. I got a simple dish- scrambled eggs breakfast but I find ordering a simple dish is the best way to see the quality of ingredients and food. The sausage was fresh and not overly salted, the scrambled eggs had hints of chive and I was given a generous portion, the butter was nicely whipped, and potatoes were perfectly crispy around the edges. Wasn't expecting much from this place based on the exterior but I walked away very full and very happy. read more

Went to Katja for the first time on a Saturday night in November. I can easily say that it was best Austrian restaurant I've been to in New York. On the other hand, I haven't been to all that many. This place wins alone on food, beer and value. Small but appealing menu of all of the standard native Austrian dishes. Or at least it was what I expected to see on the menu anyway. I guess I have no idea if these are the sincere foods of the Alps. Anyway, we had the Gulash, home made bratwurst and a homemade pretzel. Tasty and traditional. The price on all the dishes was reasonable and probably a touch cheaper than I would have expected. Gotta love the beer. I had a giant stein of Spaten and my companions enjoyed a Hofbrau and some obscure wheat beer. The restaurant itself, like many on the Lower East Side, is cute but small. Just a few tables and the owner look concerned when three of us walked in wanting a seat. So, if you're rolling with a party of twelve (or even six), I might not suggest this place. Service was friendly and quick. No complaints there. Overall, a solid dining experience. I think that Even Captain Von Trapp couldn't have asked for better homeland grub in lower New York. read more

So first time with an Austrian friend of mine last night. Awesome place, awesome patrons, great bartenders and Erwins not only a great chef but a funny and hospitable host. Lucky enough to go while there was another group of sales type guys having an industry party so all in all awesome experience. May be back tomorrow too!!!! read more

After spending 5 months in Germany, I think I've had my fill of that kind of food for the foreseeable future. However, the bf loves his bratwurst, and we yelped this place after not wanting to deal with Mission Chinese. Have to say I'm very glad we found this. Really cute, dim ambiance, and a lot more inviting than your normal Germanic eatery. The manager/owner was also super friendly and very proactive in checking in on all of the tables. The bf ordered the emmentaler sausage and highly enjoyed it. It was huge..and stuffed with cheese, which was surprising. I had the Austrian meatballs,which were large and juicy heh. They don't take reservations, but you can call in 30 minutes before arriving to be added to the wait list, which is convenient. It's a smaller place, but definitely roomy enough to accommodate a group. Looking forward to returning..the weiner schnitzel looked quite good! read more

My search for a really good pretzel led me to Cafe Katja. I was a little hesitant upon entering though b/c half of the restaurant had been closed off and everything was really dark. But our friendly waitress quickly dispelled that with her prompt service and patience with all litany of questions. Actually, I think her service was the best part of the evening. We weren't all that hungry, so we decided to share one the sausages and ordered a few sides/app. Emmentaler sausage: Juicy and tasty. Came with quark dumplings, which our waitress described as like cream cheese. It was more neutral in flavor, so it complimented the sausage well. 6/10 Sauerkraut: I really liked the cabbage and it was not too sour. It also had pork, which made it even better. 8/10 Pretzel: A lot smaller than what I expected from the yelp photos. It had a light texture with a slightly crisp exterior. Our waitress said it was imported from Germany. Came with a butter and a cheese dip. 3/10 Spaetzel: Not very flavored. Went well with the sausage. 5/10 It was an overall fun experience that warrants 3.5 stars. read more

Finally got to try this spot. Been waiting for a while, since I'm only around the area during brunch time (they don't serve the full menu then). Friday night and the place has plenty of open seating. Had to get that Reuben ($15). Huge sandwich, sliced in quarters, oozing out meat, cabbage, and a tangy sweet sauce. For good measure, a cup of mustard sauce for dipping to the side. Overall very juicy and a satisfying meal to end the day. Also got one of the bottled beers - Eggenberg Urbock 23 - a strong tasting dark that goes well with the sandwich. Service here is super friendly for late night and the food came out fast. Nothing more you can ask for - wish the Reuben was offered all day. read more

Good: Drink list (Spaten Ocktoberfest, real good malts, nothing was too pricey), smoked salmon entree (not cured like lox, but just a fillet that has been smoked) Bad: The pickles were weakly pickled, but vegetables were fresh and the right kind of tender/crunchy. The cheese plate was a little sparse and disappointing (though I liked the Liptauer, which reminded me of Sunday night football cheese spread). Awesome: Spaetzle is herbed and lightly buttered and maybe the best thing there. Sausage sampler platter + dumplings ranged from average to fantastic (in order: emmentaler, something similar, pork belly, dumplings, frankfurter). The saurkraut, like the pickles, was milder than I like but tender and delicious. The dumpling are huge and equally satisfying versions of the spaetzle. The savoy cabbage was my favorite vegetable. Service was super friendly, but there was a 45 min wait on Saturday night (starting) at 6:15pm. They're busy for a reason. I'll have to leave room for dessert next time. read more

4.5 stars Came here on Monday night around 8:30 after seeing that Brown Cafe was closed. (hopefully just for the holidays! I'll have to look into that.) We tried the spaetzle, the herring, the pretzel with spreads, and the beet salad. All delish. Plus the linzertorte for dessert, also tasty (and not too sweet). The cocktail we had (something sweet with doppel bock mixed in) was very eh for me but I guess if you like it sweet it might be a winner for you. Service was okay... Kind of inattentive but the waitress was really nice. The food was great, the cafe is cute, and I love a menu with herring on it always. Maybe I wouldn't seek this out, but definitely worth dropping in if you're in the area. read more

The restaurant manager was very rude! One of our friends was running late and the restaurant manager( woman with the short hair) yelled at us and threaten to give our table to someone else even though I had called to reserve a table earlier tonight and yesterday! This is my third time at the restaurant and will be the last time! The staff was clearly nicer to returning customers ( especially white customers). The food was good but not good enough to be treated like shit! read more

Geeez! This place has to be one of my highlights of my New York trip. Before I start just got to give a big thanks to all the Yelpers that suggested this place, cuz I would never have found this place. On to the food.... This place is tiny, I mean tiny like the size of my bathroom tiny. It probably only has 6 tables, some seats at the bar and a couple seats at the counter by the wall. You can probably fit maybe 20 people inside. The staff are friendly and helpful. We had a little wait so we ordered a couple of .5 liter beers and the cured meat sampler plate to start off, who doesn't like cured meats, patte, and cheese spread. We ordered the spatzle and goulosh as well as a sausage dish. Both were freakin fantastic! Prices are very reasonable and the beer is good, just be ready for major food coma. read more

Went to Cafe Katja for the first time on Sunday night. I was very impressed with all aspects of the place. Very relaxed atmosphere with a great staff. All the normal German/Austrian beers on tap and the food is simply amazing. I had the aufschnitt teller (assorted meats, pickles and cheese) for an appetizer .... followed by the emmentaler sausage for dinner. Both were perfect and I'd highly recommend both. Without question I will return to Cafe Katja. read more

I randomly stumbled in here while looking for a place to rest my shopping weary feet and just have a drink w/o having to order a full blown dinner. I LOVE LOVE LOVED this place! It's the closest thing so far that I've found to reliving the glory days of Oktoberfest in Munich. They have Hofbrau on tap, yummy warm pretzels with sweet mustard. Forgot that weisswurst was that whitish breakfast sausage that I didn't like when I was in germany and I didn't like it here either. But everything else was so phenomenal and the owner Andrew and his wife are both so friendly and hospitable. I wish there was a place like this in LA, I'd be there like every other night: small, cozy, a place to have a drink and talk about life with friends, and have a bite or two if inspiration strikes. There were a lot of interesting sounding things on the menu that I didn't get to try, but hopefully I will next time I'm in nyc :) read more

This place was great! I went there with a friend in search of good German food and this place was a find! I agree with the other reviewers that I almost selfishly don't want people to know about it because I want to keep it as my little secret, but its too good to keep hidden. Everything that was coming out of the kitchen looked delicious. I, like so many others, got the Emmentaler Sausage and absolutely loved it. We were so happy with the food, we stayed for desert which was also great. Best Part, they will serve your beer in one of those huge boot glasses. How can it get much better than that? read more

Came here on a weekend night with the roomies. It was quite packed but we managed to squeeze in at the bar. I ordered a large beer and the roomies ordered some cocktails which they enjoyed. We split a few items -- warm pretzel with spreads, cheese spatzel, and the Austrian meatballs. Everything was pretty good, ambience was also great and so was the service. read more

There is something about food born out of culture of beer drinking... I don't think I've ever been to an "Austrian" restaurant or even if this is considered a traditional Austrian restaurant, but if it is, I know that I need to go to that country before I die. The meat balls are amazing and the spatzle is even better. It can get crowded quick and it's not cheap, but its worth the wait and every penny. Must hit this spot if you love food and drinking. read more

Can Cafe Katja get 50 stars please? The bratwurst was delicious. The ruben sandwich was heavenly. The sausage sampler will make every vegetarian rethink their life. Enough has been said about how amazing every dish is here. What I will speak for is their beer. I am absolutely, most deeply and ardently in love with their beer. At first, their impressive and selective menu of German beer and wine was tempting but also pretty intimidating. But our waiter helped us pick out the best beer to pair our dishes, and I could not stop talking about how great my beer was for the rest of the night! The vibe here is a blend of hip, intimate, and youthfully elegant. Where it exactly lies on that scale depends on how you and your buddies want to spend your time. When the weather's nice, the glass walls facing the street are kept open, which gives a relaxing outdoor patio-like feel. It's spacious, too - my party of 20 were able to all fit at a long table without feeling crammed! read more

YUM. BEER AND MEATS AND WHATEVER MAKES BEING GERMAN/AUSTRIAN SO AWESOME. I am definitely biased, because I have an obsession with beer. This place has a good beer that's supposed to be a staff favorite. Get that one. I really liked their Reuben. It's quite a different animal. It's also a heavy animal and you really have to prepare yourself for it because it is a real commitment. Some form of jewish rye bread used here I think, and grilled. They stuff it with like pork belly and pickles or something. Austrian meatballs: meh. I wouldn't mind just Ikea Swedish meatballs if I wanted meatballs. Roasted root veggies: This is a side and not that sides matter, but these matter. Beet salad: Beets are great, really. They are good for you and helps you poop. I just don't think they should be eaten with fennel seeds like this one does it. Coat the salad in olive oil and a glop of goat-cheese and it just gets overbearing. Skip. It's a cute spot. Come eat here!:) read more

Awesome all around!! Went for brunch and no complaints which is rare for brunch. No wait, not crowded, service is perfect. The food: The mustard is awesome and whole tub was gone by the end of the meal. Pretzel: Do it, and it won't fill you up for your meal. Just because pretzels at the other "German" places are huge in size, doesn't mean they are actually good, these are smaller but perfect. Bratwurst platter: crispy skin, no weird bits in the meat, and the sauerkraut is soft but not overcooked.. And not super crunchy/over vinegar-y like you get at the stands. REUBEN: holy cow. So freaking good. My only complaint is that every ingredient by itself was cooked so perfectly that mashing them together is almost an injustice..not a bad life to live :P pork is tender and juicy but not dripping with fat, cabbage is cooked where it is soft but still has texture/crunch, bread is toasted to PERFECTION! If you have any doubts in your first few bites trust me and have the ingredients one at a time to fully grasp what is being eaten! Also a bonus that they didn't offer it on the brunch menu but still let us order it. Also I'm usually a spice freak so I was skeptical that there were no strong flavors but I got over it. This is probably the first thing that I LOVE that is "bland" meaning without strong spices. Apple strudel- I really dislike desserts that are too sweet and coated with sugar, and this was the opposite. The strudel is stuffed with apples that are super thinly sliced and the crust is so light and crispy (like a napoleon). Not sweet (just a touch) and served with the REAL CREAM (also not sugary), it is an amazing dessert. OH and to top it off the beer is not served freezing cold so you can actually taste the flavors. Thank you!!! read more

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I've been meaning to write a review about this place for so long! Recently went there again to celebrate a friend's birthday, and it did not disappoint! Customer service is amazing! Their staff is well versed on menu items and were so patient while we decided on what items to get. Worthy of the added gratuity to parties of six or more! Food is excellent! We got the pretzel, which came with a sweet butter and an orange cheese, which I'm not a fan of cheese so I'll refrain from commenting on it - but friends loved it! The pate was also amazing, and again, never disappoints. The onion jelly that comes with it on top, adds a nice sweetness to the perfectly flavored pate. The pickled vegetables are also a nice addition to the toast and pate combo. We ordered the salmon, trout, and beef goulash. All of the flavors of the fish dishes came together so well, and everyone's plates were licked clean. The goulash was pipping hot which I love my food to be hot, temperature wise, and it was accompanied by the buttery spatzle, which was amaze as well. It seemed to be house made and was so soft, chewy, and seasoned well. Portion size was huge so had leftovers for the next day as well. Dessert and cocktails were amaze! We got the sour cherry linzer torte which was so impressive - the flavors of sour, sweet, tart, all blended so well together. The torte itself had hints of lemon and vanilla and a nice thin crust on the bottom. The pumpkin seeds also added a nice textural crunch to the dish. The nuttiness of the seeds and the sour/sweet of the cherries were so memorable. Cocktails were delicious as well! I got the rosy cheeks which is a nice rose spritzer that I really appreciated because it wasn't overly sweet! If you are a fan of whiskey/bourbon - definitely get the Wood Nymph drink (butchering the name), but it smells SO good! Definitely a strong drink but so fragrant and enjoyable to sip during dinner. Totally would come again - great for intimate friend groups or dates! read more