For German food in Tennessee this is pretty good place. While I wasn't a huge fan of my schnitzel as the gravy was too thick not the spatzle as it was burnt and especially the potato skins as just wasn't for me, the rest of my part loved everything and I'm just spoiled from living in Germany for 4 years. The service was great and attentive and knew their menu. The decor was great and in beautiful downtown Johnson city. My son was over the moon for the goulash and I really did enjoy my time. I'd try again and just order different so all my food wasn't on top my other food. read more

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Came in on a whim and didn't have a problem getting a table for 2 on a Saturday night. The servers were great. Friendly, quick and efficient. The beers were huge and cold. The meals were delicious and the portions were pretty big. I'd recommend splitting an entree if you're coming as a date. Not the fanciest of places but it's a nice place to grab an authentic-ish German meal or a couple of huge beers. read more

Freiberg's German Restaurant - German Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

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Great German food. A warm and welcoming experience. The place was good to have a conversation while eating a great meal read more

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Food was very good, we tried the brats!! Service was just ok, had to ask for the tables to be wiped and food was slow. Our server was great and made up for the delay, but it gave us some time to have some drinks and look over the menu more closely. Will be back for the snitzel! read more

Quality, food, and ample portions! Our foursome enjoyed the upstairs setting. Our waitress was friendly and very helpful! read more

My third time here but I keep forgetting to review. Love this place and I keep coming back. Service is quick here (I've never waited for a table but we tend to eat before 6 PM). The wait for service is short. Two people at our table got pork schnitzel, and two got chicken schnitzel. One got chicken schnitzel with paprika sauce and I had the plain chicken schnitzel. Others had plain pork schnitzel and my wife had pork schnitzel with beer cheese sauce. Everything was great; next time I will get the plain pork schnitzel as I thought it was a little bit better. The beer cheese sauce on the pork schnitzel was really delicious. Overall, a cool space, faint German vibes, and a rustic interior. I've come three times and I will be back many more times. read more

Totally recommend the lunch situation at this downtown Johnson City restaurant. Between us we tried four of the entrees and four of the sides. We also added the bread and chive butter that is standard at dinner but not included with lunch unless you order it (totally worth it!). Everything was authentic and tasted wonderful. Water and (sweet) tea were served in glass mass steins, a fun touch. Our server had a great personality, checked on us often, and whatever is happening in the kitchen - it ensures hot food that comes out promptly. I'm confident dinner would be equally lovely, but for now I'm totally committed to the most affordable and tastiest lunch in the TriCities read more

Freiberg's German Restaurant - Lunch portions of pan fried potatoes, red cabbage and pork schnitzel - German Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

I really wanted to like this place. I learned about it watching videos of Johnson City, and since I love German food, it was on the list. I came at dinner time and was seated immediately. I wasn't in the mood for a beer so had iced tea which was served in a huge mug. They brought out bread to start. It was slices of French bread. The bread was so cold I'm sure it was all prepped up and stacked in a cooler ready to go out. The butter was extremely chive flavored. If you like chives, you're in luck, but was too much for me. For my entree I ordered Sauerbraten with red cabbage and the fried potatoes. The food came out in just a few minutes from ordering. The beef was tender and the gravy tasty, however tasted nothing like Sauerbraten. It was a very good pot roast but was missing the flavors of sauerbraten, which I've had numerous times in the US and in Germany. The red cabbage was awful. I love traditional red cabbage. But a few bites of this was enough for me. The potatoes were ok but weren't good enough to eat more than a few bites as well. This place has very good reviews so either I came on an off night or I was expecting German food which this wasn't. read more

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The best real authentic German food. I love everything on the menu and great smoked sausage.

If you're looking for authentic German cuisine, look no further--this place is as authentic as it gets! The food is absolutely delicious. We loved it so much that we came back two days in a row. The service was excellent, especially at the bar, where we had some great conversations with the staff. They gave us spot-on recommendations, and everything we tried was phenomenal. The pretzels are soft, warm, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Whether you're in the mood for burgers, sandwiches, or schnitzel, you simply can't go wrong here. Pair your meal with an ice-cold stein of beer for the full experience. The décor is also on point--it really sets the mood and feels like you've stepped into a cozy German beer hall. Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant! read more

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The service was a bit underwhelming; just went through the motions but got the order right, got it to the table and followed up. But didn't hover. The place itself, the Biergarten, had zero character basically a bar with a few tables in a space next to Food City. Now the food. We like German food a lot. We didn't like this stuff. She had sauerbraten, I had plain schnitzel . We both had red cabbage and Bavarian potato salad. The beer was good! The red cabbage was awful. It was some sort of clove flavored pink cabbage. It had been around a while. The potato salad could have used bacon, onions, more vinegar and flavor. It was warm and edible. The schnitzel was actually good; could have been thinner but it was the star of the meal. The sauerbraten was cut in 1" thick slices and dry as a bone. The gravy was not typical for sauerbraten but it was tasty. The meat would have actually been good in 1/2 " slices with more gravy. It was fork tender. The good thing was there was a lot of it and it was cheap. It is the best German food in the Tri cities. It is the only German food! read more

Wow! The service and food at Freiberg's was excellent! Our waitress was a little fireball, rockstar! She knew the menu and explained everything well. My husband and I ordered the Brat Sampler and a lunch order of the Pork Schnitzel! Sooo glad we stopped here for lunch in Johnson City. read more

Freiberg's German Restaurant - Brats Dinner Sampler Platter & Lunch Pork Schnitzel with potatoes, red cabbage, and sauerkraut - German Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

I've been coming here off and on for many years. The foods has always been great,and the servers are awesome..

Food was good. Just not a lot like the German food we are used to. Jaeger schnitzel was okay but not very authentic.

Fantastic atmosphere, just downtown - right across from our Air B&B. Beer cheese pretzels are great (came with three) and German beer by the liter! Prompt attentive service as well. Loved it. read more

Freiberg's German Restaurant - Fantastic atmosphere, just downtown - across from our Air B&B! German beer by the Liter and great beer cheese pretzels! - German Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

Ugh, it was one of those places that I really wanted to like. I ordered breaded chicken which came with two sides. I picked cabbage as one of the sides and mashed potatoes as the second one. I really didn't like the cabbage. It was overwhelmingly sweet with some sort of chemical scent to it. It took up half of the plate and got mixed up in mashed potatoes when served. The chicken was okay, but overly greasy. The whole meal was not satisfying. There were few, if any, vegetarian dishes. On a good note, the service was pretty good and quick, although it made me doubt the quality of products since things were served so quickly. It felt like a diner. I don't think I would come back here again. read more

So first let me state that my great grandmother was German and I spent most of my childhood eating the most amazing dishes. Dishes that I have been deprived of, and been searching for since she passed 20yr ago. My search has ended. The chicken and pork schnitzel were excellent. The sauerkraut tasted as if my grandmother made it. The red cabbage was some of the best I have ever eaten. The waitress and hostess were attentive and kept our drinks topped off and was very knowledgeable about the dishes. The whole restaurant was tiny but it wasn't loud and didn't feel cramped. If you are in the area and you like German cuisine this is the place. You will NOT be sorr read more

Freiberg's German Restaurant - Pretzels with beer cheese, and mustard - German Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

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Good food and generous portions at a reasonable price. I am not a beer drinker but my wife loves the shandy. Nice atmosphere and service. Try it. read more

Great food. Fast service. My schnizel was a little overdone but the sauerbraten was fantastic. All of the sides were great. The portions were generous. 8/10. read more

Incredible! Great portions and great flavor. Very authentic. One of the best Germans spots in east TN, competing only with Shultz Brau in Knoxville. 5/5 stars read more

Really enjoyed our first visit in the State of Franklin location. Our server was highly personable and helpful. The food quality was excellent for all 4 in our party anf quantities were more than adequate. We look forward to our next visit! read more

Wow! The food was really good. You are greeted with a basket of sourdough bread and garlic herb butter. The waitress greeted us right away. The stein of water are big and heavy. The schnitzel and pan fried potatoes and red cabbage were very flavorful. The beer cheese is u believable. The rouladan babarian potato salad and mashed potatoes was amazing as well. The gravy was thick and delicious. read more

Freiberg's German Restaurant - Schnitzel chicken with beer cheese. - German Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

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The food is awesome and the service is wonderful. It was freezing outside and the server turned the heater towards our table which was so nice. If you're craving good German food such as buttery soft pretzels with beer cheese or vinegary potato salad, go to Freiberg's! read more

Delicious fun place! Service was really welcoming. It's a lot of food, so come hungry! We split a chicken schnitzel - it was a little thicker than I would've expected but solid seasoning and crisp. Beer cheese was a cherry on top but the schnitzel could stand on its own. The red cabbage was sweet and sour. The potatoes fried in bacon is their most ordered side but I felt it was just okay. I also ordered one bratwurst on the side which came with sauerkraut. That was really delicious! Wonderful snap and went well with the sauerkraut and mustard. The bread and butter is also too good - I could easily just eat that! The Apple strudel had great filling (apples, cranberries, walnut) and served piping hot. My only complaint was that it came out mushy - almost like it was microwaved so that was a bummer! Flavor was still good though. read more

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We were seated quickly and our orders were taken. The Schnitzel was good but not up to European standards. The red cabbage was tasty as well as the mashed potatoes and gravy. I enjoyed the Schwarzbier. My GF (that's girlfriend) had the sausage and liked it well. Busy place, but the service was good and we tipped accordingly. Ambiance - Freibergs needs a bit of an upgrade. Their men's room was old, dirty, and in need of an overhaul. When a restaurant has good food, but is in desperate need of fixing up, one wonders what else is going wrong in their kitchen! This restaurant would have commanded a better rating - but cleanliness is a factor. read more

The service here was spot on. The food was terrific. The schnitzel was delicious and the sauces were excellent. I also loved the red cabbage. Real German food is hard to find. This place is a gem. I highly recommend and the price is very good for the amount of food you get. I'll take pictures next time. It was so good I ate it all before I took a photo. lol. read more

There hamburger (frikadillas??) are great baked garlic potatoes are my go to sides soo yum. Friendly staff and plenty of seating options, upstairs/downstairs. They definitely deserve 5 stars but The pretzel hamburger bun has been stale at least 3 times I've ordered it. I'm glad to support them and hope they stick around for a long time. read more

Cozy atmosphere with authentic German cuisine at a reasonable price. Their schnitzel, fried potatoes and red cabbage are my go-to choice. Great selection of German beer too. read more

Quantity and quality! Good menu selections of German favorites. Food arrived piping hot. Good value. Was recommended by hotel staff while passing through town, and we were glad we made the easy 10 minute drive to Freiberg's. read more

First time coming here and I'm very impressed. We were greeted and sat as soon as we walked in. For starters I ordered the Saxon potato skins for an appetizer and a liter of Dunkel (beer). The potato's skins were pretty darn good. They came topped with bacon, cream cheese, Swiss cheese, and spinach. For our entrees, she ordered the schnitzel with red cabbage and Bavarian potato salad. I ordered the jaeger schnitzel with broccoli and Bavarian potato salad. We both thought the food was delicious and pretty darn authentic. I'd also like to say, the portions were huge so you won't leave hungry. In fact you'll prob take some home. Our server was Scott. He was very knowledgeable and did an amazing job! If I'm ever back in Johnson city, I'll make sure to eat here again! read more

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We made a recent visit to enjoy the Oktoberfest specials available at what I've long called Johnson City's best restaurant -- only to come away a bit disappointed. Here's why: The restaurant was out of potato pancakes even though we showed up just after lunch. How did they run out so quickly? And yet we didn't find this out until the other parts of our order began to arrive. One of the schnitzels we got was pretty heavily overcooked. The fried potatoes appear to have changed through the years. The potatoes used to be cut into bite sized pieces that were cooked deliciously. Now it's more like potatoes getting quartered and very lightly browned. We were hardly into our entrees when the waitress asked if we wanted to order dessert. How about giving us a chance to eat the main course first, ma'am? I would hate to think Freiberg's is beginning to slip into mediocrity, as we've been such massive supporters for so long. Let's hope they correct the issues and find their way back to greatness once more. read more

This place is awesome! Food is top notch and so is the beer! could eat here every day! Everyone was so friendly! And the place gives this cozy back room vibe. read more

Excited to find a German restaurant, but disappointed in the food. After living in Germany for 6 1/2 years, it was subpar in selection, quality and flavor. Also the waiters carried food to tables with each meal stack on the next person's food. Yuk! Some German music playing would be lovely also. read more

The roast was really good. We also appreciated the pretzel and schnitzel platter appetizer. Chicken schnitzel was perfectly golden brown and well seasoned. read more

GERMAN FOOD, delicious, haven't had Germanfood that delicious since trips to Germany! It's such a treat to be able to feel like we are visiting GERMANY AGAIN, we are both in our 80s and look forward to be able to travel there again soon!!!!! read more

Great authentic German restaurant in downtown Johnson City, TN! The place was packed but worth the wait. We had chicken schnitzel plates with fries, German potato salad and rotkohl (red cabbage). The schnitzel was tender on the inside and nice and crispy on the outside. We got the sauce add-ons -- beer cheese and jaegersauce. Both were good but I'd give the nod to the beer cheese. The German potato salad was great -- seasoned very well. The rotkohl was probably the best I've had outside of Germany. Some cloves along with the vinegar and not cloyingly sweet like it can sometimes be in German-American restaurants (where I guess some chefs assume Americans prefer sweet tasting things). Very good German biers on tap -- we had the hefeweizen and the dunkel. They offer a 16 oz or 32 oz size (a beer big gulp?). Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. A funky atmosphere in an old building downtown that made it seem even more authentic. Highly recommended! read more

Freiberg's German Restaurant - Chicken schnitzel with rotkohl, frites and beer cheese. - German Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

Schnitzel always great! Fried potatoes, today, had no bacon so we had to track down the waitress and request it even though the menu says the potatoes come with green onions and bacon ( thee best!). The wait staff should ALWAYS make sure the meals are correct and plated properly! In any restaurant. Excellent schnitzel, red cabbage and ( eventually) fried potatoes! read more

Freiberg's German Restaurant - Finally got the bacon for the potatoes! EXCELLENT!!! - German Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

I must say that for the first time eating there i was highly disappointed. For one no one spoke German in the restaurant or knew much about it. The Boulette adreas was fine but lacking in onions which is a staple in German cuisine. The potatoes were also lacking in onions also. As for the service our server seemed like they would have been anywhere other than in the restaurant. Although I am willing to give it another chance with a different dish i was not very happy with this experience read more

Waited to get in this place on a chilly afternoon with no place inside to stand. We sent in one of our group to get our name on the list, and after the host never recognised his presence, nor bothered to even make eye contact, it was time to leave. We walked down the street to an Irish Pub and had an absolutely amazing meal with top notch service. Sorry Freiburg's, probably won't be back with so many better choices. read more

Visited my son in JC and, having an Eastern European heritage, really enjoyed Freiberg's! Our (middle-aged) son had the bratwurst sampler and would get it again (he's a trained chef... as an aside). He had enough to take home for lunch the next day. I got a bowl of Octoberfest Potato Soup that we all tried and it was wonderful! My wife had paprika (pork) schnitzel - I had the paprika chicken. Both were yummy. We all had red cabbage and it was good... My wife found her fried potatoes spot on and (since we all sampled each others food) my son and I especially liked the Bavarian Potato Salad - the pickles and vinaigrette dressing was great but not mom's cup of tea. Paulaner weisbeer went well. Service with Damien was very excellent! Will likely go back when we visit in the future! read more