The restaurant is very dark. It's like eating in a dungeon. The place hasn't been updated in 45 years. The menu did not offer the usual German fare. One expects at least Sauerbraten on a German menu. There was no Roulade. They couldn't even pronounce spaetzle correctly. Their specialty is ribs. They were overcooked and nothing special. The service was excellent. The waitress was very attentive without hovering. read more

This "prime rib" was complete fat. Very hard to cut and had little flavor. I sent it back. Then found out that was the last piece of prime rib " Im guessing that's why it was complete fat". We listened to the table next to us order wow the waitress was very rude horrible customer service skills. Do not order from the tall heavyset waitress. Couldn't see her name. The family she had was commenting to each other how rude she was . Got my new order which was ribs and it was like they were cooked 3 hours ago and they were very cold and baked potato was burnt they offered free bread pudding for inconvenience for the prime rib. Best part of my meal was my rays salad ! Loved it but i feel like I paid 84 dollars for 2 salads. Would like my money back. NOT WORTH IT! . read more

Kaiserhoff - Fatty prime rib don't even look like prime rib. Horrible . - American Near Me - New Ulm, Minnesota

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Wow, amazing experience with Great Food. Better than any Hofbrau Haus in America and we have been there. From the German Cole slaw to my Jager schnitzel, top notch...plan to come back and save room for dessert. read more

I was worried reading some of the reviews that were low however, this place is a German gem! The food is second only to the meals we had in southern Germany. Great service and food.. highly recommend read more

Wunderbar! That's the extent of my German language skills. But I'm uber good at enjoying German foods & beer! We shared an entree to get a sample of everything we wanted to try & we were not disappointed! Nearby Schells Firebrick paired well with the rich interesting food. The Ray's salad was different but good! read more

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I was in town visiting some family, and apparently this is The place to go to for a nice dinner. We drove to downtown New Ulm, checked out the evening cuckoo clock show, and got seated right at reservation time. They served 1919 Root Beer, which was all I needed, so while I downed about three mugs of that, I had my meal. The main thing I got was the.. Kaiserhoff German Sampler (Kaiserhoff Ribs, Landjaeger, Bratwurst, red cabbage, German potato salad, sauerkraut, and bread). Dear lord, these ribs. Fall off the bone, and surrounded in some sort of sauce-based crust that had some amazing crunch around those moist, succulent ribs. The two sausages were also good. If you like sausages, you'll get a kick out of these two very different flavors and textures. Good stuff. And the potato salad, very different from anything I've ever had before, ooey and gooey, no texture really, but acidic, which was nice compared to the meaty ribs and sausages. I also got to try the Wiener Schnitzel (Breaded veal complimented with red cabbage) (Served with spaetzles with gravy and coleslaw). Oooh I loved this. Breaded perfectly, very crunchy. Cooked perfectly, not dry at all. And spaetzle is like my favorite side dish. Slathered with grazy, like schnitzel and dumplings. What a meal. Overall, this was a lovely meal in a lovely little town. I would come back and hope I do one day. read more

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I do not get the bad reviews of Kaiserhoff, we really liked our dinner here! This restaurant is totally old school; we were in town from the Cities for Shell's Oktoberfest, and we all wanted German food for dinner afterwards. Despite being super busy, we got in pretty quickly. Service was a tad bit slow, but that was to be expected because of how packed the restaurant was. The food was pretty dang good! I got a jaeger schnitzel and my wife got the ribs. The schnitzel was tasty (but could have used a bit more sauce) and the ribs were TO DIE FOR amazing, I would definitely get them next time. The German soup was also really good. Our daughter had a side of spaetzle, which she really liked. Kaiserhoff is definitely family-friendly and accomodating of children, and the inside is very old-world cozy. We love it here and will definitely be back. There is one negative thing I do have to report: the bathroom was absolutely disgusting. It looked like it had not been cleaned in weeks and needed almost a complete remodel to bring it up to standard. I was shocked by this as the rest of the restaurant is so pleasant. All in all, aside from the bathroom, a must visit in New Ulm! read more

Kaiserhoff - Menu October 2023 - American Near Me - New Ulm, Minnesota

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Great restaurant, eaten there a few times over 3 decades. Hard to even find Schnitzel in Minnesota and theirs is good. I've eaten more Schnitzels in Germany than I expected first visiting there, but have tried it in over a dozen German cities. Finding veal schnitzels is more difficult in the U.S. read more

We decided to take a quick day trip and head to New Ulm for some German food and beer. This place was recommended as a must stop for their German fare so we decided to stop in while on the main drag. This place definately gives off 1970's supper club vibes. Not much has changed since then but that is not always a bad thing. It all depends if the food is good. We decided to try a few different things and ordered the German Sampler and Schnitzel al a Holstein. I have to tell you, this was some great Midwest German food. The suggestions were spot on. The red cabbage and sauerkraut were both great and they went well with all of the meats and sausages that we ordered. Their ribs, which they are famous for, were tender and fall off the bone moist. The BBQ sauce that was served with them was something entirely different and unique which amplified the experience. Even the addition of breadsticks and salad with homemade dressing brought home the supper club feel. We left stuffed and satisfied. My only gripe about this place was that the staff had a real "chicken with its head cut off" vibe. Lots of running around aimessly. Our table was forgotten after we were seated and we had to flag a waitress down to get service after waiting over 15 minutes. Easy mistake and the food was good so it was forgivable. Definitely worth a stop in. read more

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Great offerings of German food. If you want there are alternatives. Service was excellent for a large group.

Overall, very disappointed with the quality of the food and service. I had creamy saurkraut soup, which was not that good. The entree was Jaiger Snitzel, which was bland and barely warm. The sauce tasted like cheap, thick soup. The red cabbage was OK and the German potatoe salad was too sweet. My wife had saurekraut which tasted mushy. Her pretzel appetitzer was good. The service was slow with limited check ins. Also, why do they play Dean Martin and CW music, in a German restaurant? We will not return. read more

Pass on this restaurant, there are better German restaurants in New Ulm! We were really looking forward to a memorable German meal, but unfortunately, the experience fell extremely short. The $35.04 German Sampler simply didn't deliver in value or quality. It was NOT worth the cost. * The smallest two-bone rib portion was meager and underwhelming. * The potato salad was marginal at best and served in a very small portion. * The two brats were tasteless bland and offered nothing memorable. * The sauerkraut was fine--but it's hard to go wrong with sauerkraut. * Red cabbage, small portions again. * The Wienerschnitzel, a $4.25 add-on, was below average and not worth the extra cost. Overall, this was a VERY disappointing meal. We expected hearty, flavorful German fare but left unsatisfied. In hindsight, we should've gone with the Reuben and two brats with kraut instead. We won't be rushing back anytime soon. read more

My mother worked there in the'70s. Saturday mornings I would come in and help set tables and eat crackers. I love their ribs and the sauce that they have. You can't go wrong with any of their German foods either. read more

I was here before under other ownership and wasn't impressed. But the new owners have definitely improved this restaurant. We love stopping here on a day trip. Good German food. The German potato salad is delicious and so is the red cabbage. The bratwurst is great. read more

Kaiserhoff - Sampler platter - American Near Me - New Ulm, Minnesota

We were drawn in by the exterior & the promise of the best German food in [a very German] town. This place hasn't been updated any time recently, & that's not a complaint, it's a compliment. The barkeep greeted us on entry & we liked her right off the bat. There was also an energetic server buzzing around, cheerfully & frequently addressing her tables, greeting regulars & introducing herself to visitors. Unfortunately, we didn't have her. Our server was working the main dining room & her only table in the bar area was ours. She wasn't neglectful & went through the motions. Still, I found myself envious of the other guests, which were being given tips [ie: that syrup carafe is actually our famous rib sauce, which goes great on our also famous kraut balls!], while we got "everything still ok?" Ok sums it up well. While they had fabulously tangy red cabbage & a lovely kraut soup, the rest was just ok. The kraut was mild & I'm gonna expect at least 3 varieties of mustard to choose from for sausage. The price wasn't horrible but is wasn't a great deal either. I've had better for less. In anerage was an average experience - 3 stars read more

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Food was great but the restroom in the back has not been updated since the 1970s. Same toilet, sink and floor. It was not clean either.

Food was incredible! Service was very helpful and kind. Fried Pickles 10/10 Sauerkraut Balls 8/10 Ribs 10/10 Spatzel 10/10 Soup 9/10 Looking forward to coming back! read more

This restaurant is fantastic. We sat at the bar and had an amazing meal. I definitely recommend! read more

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We drove 3 hours out of our way to go to New Ulm and visit Schells. The same day we ate at Kaiserhoff and all I have to say is DAMN THAT WAS GOOD. I was joking the next day that we should drive back to see if they had brunch. read more

How does this dump stay in business? The German potato salad was a mushy bowl of syrupy potatoes (?). It tasted more like applesauce. I make better without trying. The red cabbage was sweet and vinegary. I thought maybe they tried to make kraut, but it smelled so bad, it made me nauseated to have it on the table. The schnitzel was too tough to cut, but edible (barely) with some salt. The mushroom gravy looked good, but it had no flavor. Honestly, the hot breadstick was the only thing worth eating! Others had the ribs. The portion was tiny for the price, but they were tender. The sauce looks odd. I think it the Carolina mustard type and Kaiserhoff is very proud of it. If you go, don't say I didn't warn you, enjoy the dark, dingy 1970's vibe. The service will be good. Order extra breadsticks! read more

True German food and an authentic experience. Could not recommend this more. My Mom had the dumpling soup, I had a size of spatzel, and my husband had a sampler platter which was amazing. read more

Tremendous German food and ambience in the most Germanic town in the Midwest. Enjoyed the schnitzel most of all.

Food and service was amazing! Like that there are booths and lots of different rooms. Highly recommend

I wasn't in the mood for German food, so I went with the ribs & shrimp. The potato was way overcooked; shrimp were very good and I guess the best way to describe the ribs is that it's an acquired taste. Service was good, and the decor was a throw back to the 70's. read more

The german sampler plate! It was a good mix of everything. There's surprise pork inside the sauerkraut which was good. The sausages were tasty. The ribs fell off the bone. The bbq sauce was a weird mix of only what i can only describe as a mix of mayo and ketchup. read more

Kaiserhoff - German sampler plate - American Near Me - New Ulm, Minnesota

We had an ok meal here. It could've been better, it could've been worse. I wasn't feeling German food so I had the fried shrimp meal with salad and a baked potato. It was good and I had plenty of food. My husband had the breaded tenderloin meal. He said it was all right. My vegetarian teen had the only salad on the menu. He didn't love it. Not a lot of vegetarian options but we didn't choose this restaurant, a family member did. They did have a big menu. I think they also have pizza. And it's a huge restaurant. And our waitress was very nice and helpful. read more

We were told if we go to New Ulm, we had to eat here. So we did! We had a few apps at cocktail hour elsewhere, so weren't super hungry but wanted to get the full German town experience. The ambience was cool--besides the few random Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe posters that were definitely out of place, the German atmosphere and family-owned signs and photos gave it a homey feel. We loved that each booth had a free jukebox at it with awesome classic hits! That was definitely the best part. We shared the Kaiserhoff German Sampler which ended up being enough for us four. We added a Ray's Salad, which was underwhelming and too soaked in Western dressing for me. The ribs on the platter were smothered in a secret Thousand Island/hot sauce combo sauce that was surprisingly good! The sausages were delicious, and the potato salad and sauerkraut were authentic and well done. German food isn't my favorite but this was a good representation of it! They also have a cool mural in the front room and another free jukebox with more songs by the bar. Come for the experience, stay for the John Denver songs! read more

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I used to come here with my grandparents when I visited NU. So many good memories. Great food (you must try the ribs). With an awesome German feel to the restaurant. The rest of this review is for some thing they did recently. My grandparents have been regulars here for decades. My grandma passed away years ago while my grandpa passed away recently. after the funeral they accommodated our large family of over 50 people with an amazing dining experience. The food was so delicious. But the staff topped themselves - they reserved a table for my deceased grandparents and set roses from the funeral home on the table. My grandparents got to have dinner there one last time. Thank you. read more

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What a fun find! Three of us tried the German dishes and our less adventurous friend had a cod basket. Schnitzel was crispy and good. We also liked the kraut and spaetzle. This spaetzle was just boiled - at other places they boil, then fry in butter. Very helpful staff. Interesting paintings and woodwork. Glad we stopped! It wasn't busy at lunchtime. read more

Kaiserhoff - Jaegar schnitzel, kraut and spaetzle - American Near Me - New Ulm, Minnesota

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. We planned a day trip on our Harleys specifically for this place and the sauerkraut balls. We were so excited! If I could go back and tell my little group... turn around; go to White Castle instead. The meal started off with a small brown something in friend 2's soda. We think it may have been a bug. He sent it back and stuck with water. We should have ran right then and there. The sauerkraut balls. *insert gagging here* The outside looked delicious. The inside? Mush. Nothing inside this ball of mucous resembled sauerkraut. It had a distinct taste of actual vomit to me (my 2 companions disagreed, but they hated them too). Me and friend 1 played it safe and order fried mushrooms and fried cauliflower after the nasty vomit balls and bug soda. Friend 2 had the German sampler. How can you screw up fried mushrooms/cauliflower; typical bar food, right? Well, this place can. The cauliflower was edible, but the mushrooms were over-fried on the outside and really wet and undercooked on the inside. Friend and I each tried one and couldn't choke down another. Friend 2 took 1-2 bites of everything on the German Sampler and that was enough for him. Friend 1 and I tried a small fork tip of each of his items and that was more than enough. The 2 sausages were probably from the Walmart clearance freezer. Dry and tasted like cardboard. The ribs may have been decent when they first cooked them 3 days ago. Their "special" BBQ sauce I suspect is just ketchup and mayo mixed together. The red cabbage is nothing but vinegar and you really shouldn't have more than 1 tiny bite. The potato salad seems to have had an entire 5 pound bag of sugar mixed in it. The mushy warm "sauerkraut" under the Walmart meat didn't look anything akin to kraut. I refused to even taste it after the reactions from my friends small bites. We all ate some hard candy friend 1 carries on her bike to get the taste out of our mouths immediately after leaving. Bonus: There were actual German tourists at the table next to us. They left the same time we did with lots of food left on their plates. Outside, I asked what they thought of the food. They all chuckled and looked at each other and politely said, "That's not German food. It was not good." The waitress was friendly and nice. I did give her a decent tip. It's not her fault the recipes were given to the place from Helen Kellers Book of Nursing Home Food. read more

This is a restaurant frozen in time. The 50s? It was clean, the waitress was efficient and friendly. We got our food fast. I went there for the German food and enjoyed my Wienerschnitzel. Everyone else went for more American things, my kids enjoyed their burgers. And this is not the cheapest place you could go either, although my $17 meal did include a spaetzel, gravy, and a red cabbage salad. read more

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We stopped here after spending the afternoon at Schell's Brewery. It was fun. A quaint, what appears to be, family owned restaurant. Mixed reviews on the food, but mine was great! I got the ribs and they were amazing. This place is old school - like stepping back in time! Stop in if you get the chance and like German food! read more

Prime Rib special tonight was honestly delicious Very large portion. Highly recommend!

We ate there Saturday on vacation. Service was great, friendly, informative. Prices very good, German restaurant and food. We had a combo platter and wienerschnitzel, very good and good size portions. read more

This place used to be one my favorite places in the area. Not anymore, VERY SAD. my egg on my schnitzel was raw(almost liquid) when came out, ask for it be cooked more, and it came out hard, over done the second time. My schnitzel and my friend's schnitzel was WAY overcooked. My girlfriend ribs where, hard as a rock. Needed a saw to cut them. My mom liked the sauerkraut and rye bread that was about it, you get a gold star. read more

Kaiserhoff - Holstein schnitzel, hard as a rock. - American Near Me - New Ulm, Minnesota

OLD SCHOOL. We definitely enjoyed ourselves at the Kaiserhoff. That said, for better or worse, it is obviously a place that operates on tradition, not innovation. I was hoping for a more convivial atmosphere, but it was very slow and quiet on a Sunday evening. Thankfully there was a large table (including baby) directly behind ours to give the room some life. Otherwise there were only two other twosomes in the large dining room. Our waitress Katie was wonderfully sunny and helpful. With such a large menu, I struggled to find the right thing; I bet that if I ate here ten times in a row I would find some stuff really good and some not so good, so I was trying to find the "bingo" among it all. I ended up choosing a sampler. The sausages--landjaeger and bratwurst--were very good, but the sides were disappointing. The red cabbage was good, the sauerkraut fine, and the german potato salad very bland. I also ordered a fried cauliflower appetizer and applied the "famous" house barbecue sauce. It was creamy and orange and tasted nothing like any traditional barbecue sauce. It was okay, but rather silly to call it barbecue sauce. read more

My family and I tried this place for the first time recently, and it was absolutely delicious! The staff and management were attentive and friendly. Service and food was great! read more

Tired and run down! Staff was very friendly. Food was average. Bathrooms smelled too much of disinfectant and soap dispenser was lying on counter. read more

Came here to experience authentic German food and wasNOT disappointed! Really good ! I will be back. read more

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We went to New Ulm after seeing the ads in German Life. What a disappointment. Go to Stillwater instead, better German food too. First of all, we learned a valuable lesson: If you see no German beer on the menu, and then as a fallback, ask for German wine and they have none, run, do not walk to nearest exit. As their ad says, they have Wiener Schnitzel, but they do not, said they could not get veal, so why on the menu? Got Schwerin Schnitzel instead. Not good, heavily breaded and the pork was not tender. The Red Cabbage tasted of nothing but vinegar, and the soup had five times the salt. Spätzle was tasteless to boot. No one thought their food was good either. The dessert had to be seen to believe. We ordered Apfelstrudel, and what we got was a Circle K Danish with a caramel sauce drizzled over it, we think. It was a square, not a slice, apple in the middle, lots of white frosting, no raisins nothing like a true strudel. The place was appointed nicely and perhaps a previous owner was really a German, but these folks must never had a real German meal. Notice the dates of the two revues on the right, something has changed this place and we were a party of seven, so just the chance of one bad meal did not exist. w read more