Dinner here was fine, but not the 4.5 star experience Yelp led us to believe. Yelpers so…read morerecommended this place that we tried to go our first night in town, and were advised that it might be a 30 minute wait -- but the staff *also* told the 7 parties ahead of us that it might be a 30 minute wait for them, too. So we went elsewhere. We went back the next night at an off-hour and while the food was fine, I would have been highly disappointed had we waited in line for 30 minutes, let alone 2 or more hours. This restaurant has a prime location and a strong online reputation. And perhaps our experience was impacted by the fact that we went at an off-hour. Still, there are much better options, with equal character, available across the city. Consider branching out -- and check my other Salzburg reviews for other alternatives.

If you're planning on having dinner in Salzburg and it's not at the Christmas market, I highly…read morerecommend eating here. We came in around 5pm for an early dinner before our train back to Munich and was able to grab a table for 4. We got incredibly lucky because the restaurant really filled up and by the time we left, there was a long line down the block. Of course we had to have their Original Wiener Schnitzel, which was so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. We also had a Salzburger Nockerl, which is a classic Austrian soufflé dessert that is considered a culinary symbol of Salzburg. You do have to order this about 20 minutes in advance, so we ordered it when we made our entree orders. This was really good and honestly, more than enough for our group of 4. I also highly recommend their house beer, which was one of the best beers I had during our 10 day trip.

We got lucky when visiting Barenwirt! We were a walk up and they were pretty busy, but they sat us…read moreright away. The couple behind us were not as lucky and had to wait an hour. We were sat at the opposite end of the table from another couple in a little room. The servers were plenty friendly and spoke good English to assist us. My husband got a burger and I ordered the Mac and cheese and a salad and we shared. It was a lot of food! We also ordered the pancake shredded dessert which came with a jelly type of sauce. Everything was good but it was sooo heavy. I certainly recommend sharing so that you have enough room in your stomach. We would return next time we were in Salzburg.

During our first visit to Salzburg in 2009, we asked our hotelier to recommend a genuine Austrian…read morerestaurant - one that did not offer "Menus for tourists" and that prepared authentic dishes. He recommended the Bärenwirt. Returning to Salzburg with our 11 adult children and grandchildren, we wanted them to have a similar authentic experience so we made a reservation at our old haunt, which has been in operations since 1663. Things have changed over the last 16 years. On our first visit, the menu was only in German and our server spoke to us in German until we threw in the towel and admitted, "Ich spreche nicht sehr gut Deutsch. Englisch, bitte?" (I don't speak German well. English, please?) Now, 16 years later, English has become the default and today, the menu is presented in four languages. But the food is still just as authentic and delicious. Taking grandkids who range from 10 to 15 years of age, we were bracing for a few refrains of, "I don't LIKE that! It's weird!" or similar rants, but we heard none of it. All the kids (and parents, too, for that matter) dove gamely into the menu and found things that were to their liking. The menu is large and varied. Main dishes include roast pork, pasta, sausage with roasted potatoes, dumplings, goulash, schnitzel, fried chicken, boiled beef and (of course) bratwurst. The food was good, there was an excellent variety, and it was brought out quickly. Prices for main dishes were quite reasonable, with most under €20. Wiener Schnitzel was the most expensive, at €28,90 but it was an outlier. The only issue I had was the price of the soft drinks. Between our grandkids, they had 10 Cokes - at €5.90 EACH. That was €59 for sodas; more than we paid for all of our beers. My wife was determined that, for dessert, the kids and grands would all taste Kaiserschmarren mit Zwetschkenröster - cut-up pancake with raisins topped with powdered sugar and served with a jam for dipping. A truly Austrian experience that everyone enjoyed, though some more than others. On the night we visited, we encountered several other parties of Americans. I have no way of knowing whether the place has become that popular with visitors or management simply corralled us into the same room. Regardless, it was a very pleasant evening and one I'm sure we will repeat the next time we're in Salzburg.

First time in Salzburg, we wanted to find traditional food. Braurestaurant came highly recommended…read moreon Yelp so we went. They have a beautiful indoor dining space, as well as a very beautiful outdoor patio. Everyone that helped us was very friendly and professional! The goulash starter was hearty and packed with flavor, the beef broth with liver dumping into was delicious. The bratwurst was very flavorful, served with mustard and mashed potatoes. The roast saddle of pork was rich and tender, so good! We were so pleased and if we were going to be in town longer we would definitely return. Very highly recommended!!

We enjoyed this restaurant on our first night in Salzburg after traveling from the US and staying…read moreat the Sheraton nearby. The food was wonderful - authentic Austrian dishes available - and service was attentive and friendly. The restaurant itself is very cozy and inviting. I'd love to return for a meal on the patio. Highly recommend!

Clearly a local spot. The service was impeccable and the food was really good. The interior was…read morecozy and it was packed. Everyone was having an incredible time and so did we. Definitely a must if you are looking for local cuisine.

I had a good, authentic Austrian dinner here with beef goulash, spinach ravioli, and their…read moresignature "Affensteak" (a pork chop with cheese and vegetables that has been on their menu since 1989). I liked the spinach ravioli the best, with lots of spinach and cheese stuffed into fresh pasta sheets. The beef goulash was served in a basic tomato sauce, but there were only few pieces of beef (1 star off). The pork chop was hearty with all that cheese piled on top. I liked how they offered several salad options too, as I was missing having a big salad after traveling in Germany and Austria. Lastly, my favorite item here was actually their "Cremeschnitte" (cream sandwiched between phyllo dough); the cream was absolutely divine. The portions were large already, but I wished I had ordered two of those cakes. It was that good!

, On our Danube river cruise excursion to Salzburg Austria…read morewe came across this restaurant, we were looking for traditional Austrian food. They had tables both in doors and out doors we decided to eat outdoors since it was a beautiful day. My husband and I shared the Austrian Goulash and the Wiener Schnitzel on lunch menu. The lunch menu offers the same dishes that are on the dinner menu for a great price! The lunch portions are smaller but was definitely enough for myself and my husband. Both dishes were delicious!

Service got better when the owner figured the Americans weren't going to sit there and drink water…read more Soup and wine was good.

After having a great meal last night local suggested we try Die Weiss and he was bang on. Great…read morefood, and plenty of it. The schnitzel was almost perfect, the chicken was well cooked, and we had a great salad as well. The bottle of local wine was also excellent. Our server was fast and efficient if a little thin on interaction. He was also very busy, so that's likely a part of it. The interior is nice, although we only saw a bit of it. The beer is brewed onsite, I'd love to see that, but alas, no. Five stars is what it deserved as everything was really really good!

Came here for one of the football match and the atmosphere is like no other. We sat outside along…read morewith many football fans while enjoying food and beer. We ordered a couple of appetizers to share. One that stood out was their trio dip and I particularly liked the pork belly crackling dip that was served with sourdough bread. It definitely is not the most healthy as it was greasy, but super flavorful with great texture from the cracklings. Another one I enjoyed was their Regensburger Wurstsalat. The sausages were thinly sliced paired with a crispy, tangy vinaigrette which was refreshing especially in a hot summer day. The scallions and red onions added another level of flavor and texture. For main, I ordered their braised pork belly and was pleasantly surprised. Th meat was tender, skin was still crispy and the sauce was hearty yet not too salty. My kids tried their schnitzel and they enjoyed it. However, my husband ordered one of their beef dish and I was told it was dry and salty. I honestly would recommended to just stick with pork when in Germany/Austria and stay away from beef because ever beef dishes we've tried were not good. Overall, this is your typical Biergarten with plenty of outdoor seating and tv's available to watch any sports. Our servers were all very friendly and relatively quick Austrian standard. The only thing is some tv's streamed ahead of others so the people who's watching the slower tv were a little upset as they would've heard the reaction of others before they can see the actions.

My wife and I took a five day trip to Munich and decided to take a train to Austria!…read more We went to this beer garden and it was a beautiful day to sit outside and have a beer. The server was great and had some Coke Zero for my wife even. The bartender was awesome and it was a great first stop on our tour tour of Salzburg. I ordered their ultimate sausage sandwich for lunch and it was spot on. Could have used some sauerkraut, but it was plenty good. Worth a stop.

This place was okay for food. We mostly picked it for the courtyard and being able to spend the…read moreafternoon outside in the shade. As in most places, the highlight for me was the large, cold beer!

Below average Austrian food. We visited Andreas Hofer on a Thursday evening, and it was fairly…read moreempty. The restaurant is lit by candles, and the dark wood walls and tables lend a rustic feel. No music plays unless someone starts the jukebox which only happened once during our visit. They did not have two of their listed wines available and were unprepared to make four of their menu items. Subsequently, I tried the turkey schnitzel. The schnitzel was dry and had a bit of gristle. It was a disappointing experience for a restaurant that had some good recommendations.

cannot say enough good things about this place! Food and atmosphere were great. We got the apple…read morestrudel for dessert and it was amazing. Very local place off the beaten path- in a small neighborhood in Salzburg. Highly recommend

Went to this oldest restaurant in Salzburg for the history as well as food.. it certainly did not…read moredisappoint.. DH had the schintzel and I had chicken cordon bleu.. both dishes were delicious.. Just being in the courtyard of this famous place made me feel like a celebrity.. Attentive service and superb ambiance.. The rest rooms were so modern that it took me by surprise!

This place is more for what it looks like inside and the atmosphere eating here. The inside of the…read morerestaurant is huge and interesting to explore. The food was good but overpriced in my opinion. Our server was great. However the people out front were snobby and rude. My wife and I split up to explore and even though I had confirmed reservations they would not seat me without her.

One of the best restaurants we have eaten at. Simply amazing. Schnitzel was fantastic and the…read moreservice was outstanding. Felt like a local here.

We were staying at the hotel and decided to eat here our first night. We definitely did NOT regret…read morethat decision. The staff, the outdoor seating, and the food were absolutely DELIGHTFUL. I will 100% be returning here on future trips. Check out my review on the hotel as well... it was AMAZING as well! My best recommendation is to try the pickled salmon appetizer if it is still on the menu. It was the best thing I've had so far in my week long European trip.