Staff was very friendly and frequented the table checking to ensure we were fine. Refilled glasses without hesitation. Good quality of food and large portions. read more

What a fun place! The large beer hall feels just like it came out of Germany. A light airy and fully of energy space. Easy to read menu with many pictures. The wurst plate was the best sausage I have had in a while. A thick casing and flavorful meat. The potatoes were fluffy and the sauerkraut was pungent and delicious. You can get a spicy mettawurst - highly recommend! Salmon was cooked well and was a bit sweet with the sauce on top. The black forest torte was a large portion. Super good. Creamy and spongey cake. They will even pack it up and bring it out for you if you are too full! read more

The ambiance of this place is great. I didn't know any of the songs they were singing or anything but the vibes bere pretty cool. The service wasn't bad either. She made sure my drink was always filled and out checked in on us alot. I realized I'm not a fan of German beer or food as a vegetarian. I had the super sampler. The pretzels are really good. The fried pickle spears are pretty good as well. Potato pancakes weren't bad but not my cup of tea. Couldn't tell you about the reuben balls but the people at the table said they weren't bad. Just weird. The steak spaetzilwas also a hit at the table. I tried a noodle which was like a dumpling and a mushroom. And again not my cup of tea but the table liked it. Lastly. The beer. People seem to love itbut as an ipa guy it was not for me. I had an original which was not too bad. Then the banana ish one which was not my thing. Either way the vibes made up for everything. It's not their fault it's not to my taste. Fun place just not my thing. read more

How wonderful to be close enough to walk to dinner. This is in a fabulous shopping and dining area of Southside near the Hot Metal Bridge. We opted to sit outside on their covered patio because it's so nice out even with the rain. They have ceiling fans and removable window coverings. If you look down you can see a lower level of picnic tables and a white tent, maybe for events. Our waiter, Tyler, took good care of us this evening. He helped us choose our beers and took our orders. We feasted on Metwurst (for me) with beer cheese spatzle and sauerkraut. So delicious. While hubby enjoyed his beer wurst with German potato salad and pickled beets. Very good. (Five photos attached) read more

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Sunday lunch was great! Live music, delicious food and tasty beer. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. I had the Hot Brown and it was delicious and very filling. Service was great. They do a flight of 5 beers, so we tasted them all. Loved the Hefe, Oktoberfest, Dunkle and light beers. Already looking forward to our read more

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This place is awesome! I came here on the first Wednesday of the month, and it was so fun to see the mini parade, live music, and opening of the monthly beer keg. I would recommend making a reservation ahead of time for this event specifically, as we walked in and there were no more available indoor tables. The August beer was fabulous and so refreshing! The food was also lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed the spratzle with my french onion dip sandwich. Overall will be coming back! read more

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Great vibes. Super fun seating area and the keg tapping was great. Happy hour deals are really good and love the beer selection. Hope to be back soon. read more

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Another great experience! Always great food great service and a great time. The only thing we missed was Prost, they didn't start the live music till 8PM. read more

Not so busy for Friday afternoon. Rather relaxing to get out of Oakland. Love the Cobb salad. Desserts rock. Pro Tip: Come on the weekend and grab mimosas or Bloody Mary's. read more

Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh - German Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hofbrahuhaus is an easy choice when you want German food in Pittsburgh. They have tons of seating, the food is good and the atmosphere is unique. We enjoyed sitting outside on a nice evening. I tried the hot brown for the first time this trip and it was good, but nothing too special, basically just a stack of deli meat and cheese on a potato pancake. Service was excellent as always. read more

Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh - Hofbräuhaus Hot Brown - German Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Called ahead for a specific dish. Was told the kitchen would put one aside for me. Ordered for delivery ( thank goodness) and was told they are out of hockswin, but had the braised shank and that it was better. Delivered cold and flavourless. I give leeway for the temperature based on being delivered., but the ingredients was flavourless and the pierogies were disappointing as welll. The chocolate cherry cake was delicious tho.... If I go back, I'll reserve my opinion for the in house experience. read more

Food was great, service was great. Will continue to come back to this place. The mother-in-law chose outside seating. I would have rather eaten inside. I like climate control, and no bugs. read more

Food was good and tasted authentic. These US locations do a good job of capturing the feel of the original in Munich. Beer was good, had the sommerweizen. There was live music in the dining room while we were there for lunch on a Saturday. read more

Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh - Sommerweizen - German Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food was terrible! Bratwurst was like rubber!!!! Spatial was gummy! Worst German meal I have ever had!!! Pork chops were leathery! Very disappointed!!! Will never go back!!!!! read more

We had a great lunch here last Saturday. Service was great excellent, food and beer were great, everything in the restaurant was clean. We enjoyed our lunch on the covered patio which was pleasant. I enjoyed the Sommer Weizen and jagerschnitzel, and left full! Can't wait to come back the next time I'm in town. read more

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First time ever trying Hofbrauhaus. The restaurant has a really sweet interior/vibe. The food was delicious & tasty. We decided to do the 3 course meal. You get a pretzel app, with an entree (I did the jagerschnitzel) & you get the cream puff dessert. It was fantastic. The service was also very good. Definitely will be going back! Give it a try! read more

Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh - Jägerschnitzel - German Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What a fun time with a great atmosphere, service was very good and all the food we ordered was good , 2 burgers not shown but they were enjoyed read more

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Love me some Schnitzel, and the pierogis and potato pancakes are delectable. You can ask for a side of both apple sauce and sour cream. We walked here after the southside flea market. Atmosphere is fun, they seem to always have something going on. They play sports on the TVs and it's lively on game days. read more

Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh - Potato Pancake, Pierogie - German Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The beer was delicious, the food was more delicious. and my waitress did a good job. I'm kind of a stickler for a fifth star and what pushed Hofbrauhaus over the top was the live entertainment. The guy took a minute to get ready but when he did he was on it! He went from classic rock to the accordion from one song to the next. I'm not used to seeing a lot of schnitzel on the menu but this place did it right. The Bavarian Jagerschitzel is what I had and it was delicious. If you like German food and ambiance you need to check this place out! read more

Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh - Bavarian Jagerschitzel - German Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I strongly debated between one star or two. The reason for the two star rating was simply because our server was one of the most genuine, attentive, and kind human beings I have ever encountered in the service industry. But his kindness aside, the food at Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh was extremely disappointing. We ended up dining there while visiting Pittsburgh for dinner one evening when my dad, my husband, and I could not agree on a place to eat. My dad and I have been to the original Hofbrauhaus in Germany, and I knew that this chain would be a hit or a miss in terms of the quality of food. It was definitely a miss. To start, we ordered a giant pretzel and beer cheese. The pretzel was rock hard and the cheese was cold. We also decided to try the pierogies which lacked any real flavor and were extremely non-descriptive. For my dish, I ordered the steak Jaeger spatzle while my dad and husband ordered the classic veal schnitzel and spatzle. We all felt that the food was extremely bland and lacked any authenticity. So if you are looking for genuine German food, this is not the place for you. I would highly recommend going somewhere else to get your German food fix. read more

Beer good. Food not so good. They don't have hot sauce either. You must bring your own. read more

We like to stop here for a little treat. Their cream puffs are so delicious! They have a good selection of beers and sometimes a man plays an accordion and sings beer songs! Service is always really great. read more

Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh - Cream puff! Get this! - German Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We stopped by on a Tuesday night around 6pm and it wasn't too busy. There were a handful of families there and it looked like there was someone making balloon animals for the kids. The inside is very spacious with tall ceilings and large tables, perfect for big groups. Everyone we interacted with was super nice! We ordered a variety of dishes to try. I will note, the food is pretty brown for the most part and it's almost all heavier items. However, all of it was pretty good! I enjoyed the pork shank, it just fell off the bone. I also enjoyed the sampler platters they offered so that you could try a little of nothing. They also have flavors you can put in the beets - I enjoyed the blueberry in the lager! read more

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Stopped in for a quick appetizer and a beer - the place was absolutely packed, but we grabbed a seat at the bar. Bartender was great. Beer was cold. Service was fast. Went with the soft pretzel appetizer... easily some of the best pretzels and beer cheese ever. Always love visiting Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh. What a treat 10/10. read more

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If you go to Hof for a more chill night, I'd definitely recommend grabbing a table in the beer garden out back. It's on the water so has a nice view, and they had a German band playing for Oktoberfest (the band is there other nights as well) which was fun! I wouldn't say the drinks are anything special, but it's a fun spot to grab a stein of beer & spend the night outside with friends! Positives: beer, live music, night out, on the water, outdoor seating, visitors, walk-ins Recommendations: hefe weizen read more

Enjoyed coming here again. It was my girlfriend's first time. Had to have a lager and giant pretzel to start. The bier cheese and mustard were great for dipping but you could still taste the pretzel. We also had fried pickles but I forgot to grab a pic. I had the Bavarian Jägerschnitzel, which came with warm potato salad and cabbage, and she had the pirogies. We both really enjoyed them. The potato salad had a great sweet and warm vinegar flavor. The schnitzel was cooked well. The pierogis were pillowy and tasty. The live music was great while I was watching ing my march madness bracket bust - thank you St John's. Still amazed that the servers can carry 6-8 liter glasses of beer with one hand. read more

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I always sit at the bar, but the outdoor seats are great, too. The happy hour can't be beat (4-6), and I love listening to the traditional music. They have an outdoor beer cart, too, if you don't feel like coming in for food. read more

This is my second time eating from here and they didn't disappoint. We had a large take out order of potato pancakes, a kid pizza, sausages, and schnitzel. We tried the special spetzel and it reminded me of Mac n cheese. I loved it! I was too hungry to take pictures. I recommend trying here if you love German food. read more

I love Hofbrauhaus!!! German cuisine, live music and fantastic views of the river. For a fun night in the burg, I recommend going to their outdoor beer garden, where seating is first come first serve and you order directly from the bartender. Hofbrau brews their own beer onsite and has a monthly keg tapping for their specialty beer. If you go, I recommend getting there early as this event is very popular. German food can be very heavy... for something lighter I really like their salads, salmon entree and hefe weizen beer. read more

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For our last dinner in Pittsburgh after a hot day in the sun, we enjoyed a meal at Hofbrauhaus! Ashely was an excellent server and all of the food was delicious. She recommended beers to my parents that they really enjoyed. The ambiance was fun too! Wish we had this back home in CT. read more

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Large restaurant with inside and outside seating, live musicon the inside. We had the spatzle which was really good, the combo sausages (around $20) which was nice to try the different types, a salad (had to get the veggies in somehow), and the large pretzel to share. Overall all the food was really good. The sausages were just a tad saltier than I'd like but still really delicious and the sauerkraut was the best I've ever had. The salad wasn't anything unique but it was large and had tons of vegetables which was great. The pretzel was also yummy and the 3 dipping sauces were delicious. Prices are pretty reasonable for the large portion size. read more

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Delish food and amazing service from our server. The food came out yummy and was very filling. Plenty of bang for your buck here. Pretzel was hot and fresh and salty. Food does take a bit of time but the beer comes out fast. Highly recommend for a friendly and chill vibe for food and drinks. The dining hall gets loud tho. Outside patio is also available. read more

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Ordered food from Hoffbrau House. I had heard good things about "authentic "German food. I loved the desserts- they were all deliscious. I did not like the potato pancakes. Overall I was not particularly impressed with this restaurant, there are many others of all kinds that are much better. read more

Excellent Bier and Food! Also the staff is always attentive and friendly!!! It's like traditional German Biergarten!!!!

Delicious German food in the Southside of pittsburgh. I remember when this place opened back in the day. Never disappointed with the service or ambience. Can't wait to go back again! read more

Loud. Live accordion. Drinks good. Food good. Price I guess reasonable for location and portions. Just a little loud............... read more

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While a little pricey, it's worth indulging in. The food is so good. Get the vanilla cream puff for dessert - you can thank me later. I also love the lederhosen! It can get pretty loud inside, so get the patio if it's nice out. read more

Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh - German Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pretty cool place with great staff. German atmosphere that you will not find anywhere else in the local area.

Enjoyed the atmosphere, the server was very polite and nice, the location down on the river was lovely. The food was sort of average nothing too special but also not bad. So I would say go for the fun atmosphere. We chose to sit in the room off to the side where it was a little quieter. read more

While I give preference to local German restaurants, the food here is fairly authentic and delicious. I like the experience of sitting at the big communal tables, this place is very accommodating for large groups. My friends and I will sometimes come here for the Fasching celebration, and there's generally live music. I love sitting outside on the porch. The servers are very attentive. read more

Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh - German Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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