My fiancé and I took my mother here for dinner while she was visiting us in the city. We made a…read morereservation a few days in advance which I definitely recommend now that all the tables were completely full by the time we got here at 6:15pm on a Friday. We passed the security area and then found the cafe immediately on the ground floor. The host greeted us kindly and showed us to our table. This cafe is just stunning-- the wooden furniture and walls, large windows facing the park, the dim lightning, all create a cozy but refined atmosphere. It gives off pristine Central European vibes. We were also lucky and they had a live pianist while we were eating which really elevated the ambiance further. Our waitress was very pleasant and available to help us with all our needs. She took our orders and answered all our questions. We ordered some mulled wines which were perfect for the cold weather, they were spiced and not sweetened at all which I liked. While we waited for our food, we also got some complimentary bread and butter. The bread had some seeds and a nice flavor to it. The butter was creamy and a little salty. The food came out very quickly! We tried: - Smoked trout crepes: perfect to split! This comes with 3 small crepes which were filled with generous smoked trout and came with a side of creme fraiche. The trout was smoky without being fishy and the cold crepes were the perfect light but bright starter. There were some tangy elements from the pickled cucumbers it came with and fresh cherry tomatoes. Very refreshing. The creme fraiche was very good and I used the leftover on the complimentary bread which was also amazing! - Chicken paprikas: my mom ordered this and really enjoyed it. The chicken was so tender it fell off the bone. It came in this very rich and thick tomato and paprika sauce. The dish came with a side of creamed spatzle which are egg noodles and had a creaminess that balanced out the rich spiced sauce. Very comforting. - Beef goulash: my fiancé got the goulash which similarly had super tender beef in a rich sauce and paired with spatzle for a comforting balance. This sauce also had hints of paprika but was far more subtle than that of the chicken paprikas. Very nice dish, really filling. If you like goulash, definitely order this! - Wiener schnitzel: having had schnitzel in Vienna, I had cautious hope about this. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised. The breading was slightly thicker here and less airy in general and the meat a bit less tender but I liked how it was not so greasy and I did like that the breading was overall very thin. The lingonberry sauce was quite sweet and would have preferred it on the side. The potato salad though was really amazing and reminded me of that we had in Vienna. It was the perfect side to have with the schnitzel with its pickled, tangy, and herbal elements. - Warm cheese strudel: this dessert was perfect! It came warm and had a moist consistency, almost like a hybrid between a tres leches and a French toast. The cheese was a bit sweet but had little hints of savoriness which really helped balance the dish. - Sachertorte: nice chocolate and apricot cake. This was a lot breadier and less moist than the ones we had in Vienna, however, still good! I thought the chocolate, apricot, and rum balance was perfect. - Hot chocolate: best hot chocolate I have had in a while! Creamy but not too thick, perfectly sweet without being too overwhelming, and had the right amount of chocolate. The whipped cream was light and added a really aesthetic and refreshing touch. They offer a version with rum as well but the original was my favorite. Overall, I had an amazing dinner here! The service was good, the food was amazing and perfectly comforting for the cold weather, and the ambiance was just impeccable. I think this is the perfect spot to bring parents to impress them and have a nice meal. I definitely want to try their brunch/ lunch one day although know those are walk in tables. Would recommend for dinner and or coffee + dessert!

Cafe Sabarsky has a really unique setting inside the gallery, and the atmosphere alone makes it…read moreworth a visit. The food itself was definitely delicious across the board. The weisswurst was especially tender and flavorful, paired nicely with the pretzel and sweet mustard. That said, the presentation was a bit odd. The whole plate was very monochromatic, mostly shades of brown, which we couldn't help but laugh about a little. We also had the smoked trout crêpes, which were just as tasty and much more visually appealing, but noticeably smaller in portion. That contrast felt a bit inconsistent and left me still a little hungry by the end. Overall, it was a mix of great flavors and a beautiful setting, but with some unevenness in presentation and portion sizes that made the experience feel slightly off.

We loved Jack behind the bar! The beer always tastes fresh & the glasses are clean. Their outfits…read moreare cute too

Jack showed amazing hospitality, being active and always shown interest with everyone at the place…read more I didn't know what beers to get but his recommendations were the best !

Stube rivals any hot dog stand in New York City. A small kiosk attached to the Schaller and Weber…read morebutcher shop, this German stop-and-go window offers a variety of sausages, from bratwurst to Weisswurst to Andouille. Don't ask me the difference between these varieties. I can only surmise that each is a different blend of meats, like beef, pork, or chicken. My favorite will always be bratwurst (beef and pork), but I also enjoy their Knackwurst. While the brat has a very breakfast sausage-like texture, the knackwurst is denser and firmer, closer to a traditional American hot dog. You have the choice between a potato or pretzel bun, and it is almost sacrilegious not to choose the latter. You can also add up to three toppings, including onions and relish. While this stand has indoor seating, it's recommended that you sit at their outdoor tables or standing bar on a sunny day out. Granted, Stube is double the price of a typical hot dog stand, but this is clearly more elevated and made with premium ingredients. Stube is a nice place to sling some glizzies, and if you're in the area, give this kiosk a try!

One of the rare specialty spots that still exists in New York. Schaller's Stube specializes in…read moregerman sausages. It's small, quaint, and great for a quick lunch. You can order at the front window or inside the shop as they do have counter dining. They serve a variety of wursts on a pretzel, potato, or semmel bun and a selection of fixin's. We got the brat and knackwursts on this visit. The brat was nicely seasoned and fragrant. The knack was closer to your traditional ny hot dog with a snappy bite. This worked well with all the accoutrements (sauerkraut, onions, relish, cabbage slaw, etc. ) They are also connected to Schaller & Weber next door for your german grocery needs.

Sorry to say but our experience was not great. We had a group of 7 for dinner on a Saturday night…read more The band (Elias Meister I believe) was so loud that you could only talk to the person right next to you. For the type of music they played (exclusively 60s and 70s) it would have been better if it was more in the background than in your face loud. The music became kind of monotonous...mixing up the decades/eras would have been more enjoyable. The service also not great. The beer and drinks were delivered quickly. My favorite is their Dunkel it's very good! It took a long time to get someone to take our food order. Food was served rather cold and my chicken schnitzel was overcooked and dry. We have the same restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio and every time I've been there we have had a blast. There weren't many people even on a rainy Saturday night and I can see why. We were hoping for a fun night out, but it was more of a disappointment.

No pork knuckle, very sad. Get there early if that's what you want. The schnitzel made up for my…read moresadness, and I dried my tears off with the delicious sides of red cabbage and cucumber salad. P.S., you can never go wrong with a large, dark HB. -Prost! So states the angry pepper

Been several times and this time was there watching the Brasil Norway World Cup game. Communal…read moretable were easy to grab and seat . They were doing tickets for beer and food as well as full bar à la carte. The space is big and wide open communal. Being meat packing / Standard hotel this is no budget friendly menu. Each ticket was $13 and mixed drinks can easily run 20something. I asked for Rose's with tequila. Bartender clearly had no idea what it was lol

Came here for a massive private event, we booked out the entire biergarten for it, which gives you…read morea sense of the scale this place can actually handle. The Standard Biergarten sits tucked right under the trestles of the High Line, attached to The Standard hotel, the building that famously straddles the elevated park itself like a bent-open version of the UN building. It's designed to feel like a real German beer hall dropped into the middle of the Meatpacking District: long picnic tables, communal bench seating, steins of German beer on tap, the full Oktoberfest package running twelve months a year. Here's where it fell apart for a group our size: the food came out way too slow, and there just wasn't enough of it circulating for a party that large. By the end we were acting like vultures, or those seagulls from that one animated movie, every plate that hit the table got swarmed on sight. Drinks, on the other hand, were good and came out fast, so at least nobody was thirsty while they waited on food that wasn't coming. Genuine credit where it's due: the amount of open space and seating here is rare for this city, and for a group our size, that space was the whole reason the event worked logistically at all. Ok time overall. Great venue for a big private event on paper, just make sure whoever's running your food service can actually keep pace with the headcount, because ours couldn't.

I was in the area and wanted something to satisfy a craving. Döner Haus had been on my list for a…read morewhile to go try out. You can either order at the place or online on the website. I placed my order on the app for a munch box which gives you a mini döner wrap with a small side of fries. Order pick up was quick and easy. The wrap was very tasty. I opted for zabiha halal chicken as the protein, but you also have the option of beef or a mix of the two. It came wrapped with veggies and a creamy sauce. The fries were seasoned well, but not as crisp as I would have liked it. I'm not sure if it's just like that on the norm or the got soggy in transport to home. Overall I enjoyed the meal. I would come back for another meal.

I was in the area and decided to visit- first time here. It's very small inside but it does have a…read morefew seats and tables available to eat at. The cashier Diana was very welcoming- she was very kind and accommodating as she was trying to make sure if we had leftovers we would have a bag readily available to go. She seems very passionate about what she does and about the food here. We ordered: - Doner Haus sandwich: it comes with onion, lettuce, tomato, cabbage, and mayo. We opted out and of the onion and lettuce. This was a decent sandwich! Very flavorful and I loooove the bread with it. The only thing I will say is the chicken could be more moist. Maybe we got too much of the edge pieces though. Not sure. And it's a pretty big sandwich too- my husband and I shared one. Overall a decent experience!