Ludwig's German Restaurant, is the only restaurant that serves German potato pancakes in Leavenworth, Washington. Traveling with my 89-year-old mom, (what do you give mom for her birthday? Travel experiences.). We are spending a few days in the cascade mountains in Leavenworth, Washington. Mom had a craving for German potato pancakes, after calling four or five restaurants we finally found Ludwig, thank goodness. The staff was excellent, humorous and attentive, we enjoyed a wonderful meal outside under a beautiful sky. Mom ordered potato pancakes and had a huckleberry mule. And we split a massive German dinner with red cabbage, small red potatoes, and a wonderful sausage meatloaf. Unfortunately, no German music? We're in a little Bavarian town and no German music, I understand they used to have a band on Fridays and Saturdays play polka, and traditional music. What's up with that? As our dinner came toward the end, another outdoor restaurant had an overly loud duo, singing, contemporary music not such a great thing. Go to Ludwig enjoy the food,, enjoy the attentive staff, and you will not be disappointed. read more

Ludwig's - German dinner - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

Stopped in for dinner and ordered the jaeger schnitzel with mushroom gravy, spaetzle and braised red beets. The food took me back to Germany. The flavors on the palate; everything came together like a symphony. When you go, Esmeralda is the best, shout out!!. She is friendly and represents the brand well!! Decor was Alpine and fun. Great people!! read more

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I love a town that makes you feel like you're not in the US anymore. I thought Solvang, CA was neat but low key, I think Leaveworth has so much more going for it. The food, lets talk food... We were hungry after making the drive from Seattle. So many options of places to eat, how to choose? I wanted authentic German food while in an adorable German town. I found Ludwigs while walking around. I looked at the menu and it seemed to have everything I came for. We were seated promptly and our waitress was kind enough to explain the menu to us and the beer flight. I forgot which beers we settled on. I am not a beer drinker but the German beers were actually not bad. I kind of enjoyed them. I wanted everything on the menu so decided to go with the sampler platter for two. The sausages with the sauerkraut and mustard were so amazing! I could have eaten so much more of the sauerkraut. It was the best i have ever had in my life! It was mild but very good. The pork and chicken schnitzel was also very good. I loved it a lot. The spaetzel to me didn't have a whole lot of flavor but it went well with the schnitzels. The potato salad was also very good. I really enjoyed it a lot as well. The pork chop was pretty good. Even better when you add sauerkraut to it. I really enjoyed everything so much! It was a perfect amount of food. I felt the cost was reasonable for the amount of food you got. I haven't stopped craving it since i was there. I highly recommend this restaraunt if you're looking for some delicious German food while in town. Or even for a beer. read more

Ludwig's - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

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I made a special stop to Leavenworth, WA becasue I wanted to see a Bavarian-styled village (Cascade Mountains) to compare with Solvang in CA and memories I had in the Black Forest, Germany. My expectations far exceeded. Ludwig's food was superb, truly German. Food was served temperature hot and with good presentation and excellent service. There is a good selection of beer as well. read more

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西雅图德国小镇｜King Ludwig Restaurant 测评：两次都没逃过，真的不行 Leavenworth｜King Ludwig Restaurant 主打德国菜，游客必看到的一家 先说结论： 评分差，不是没有原因的 --- 这次点了 两人份拼盘 + 香肠三件套 炸鸡排 外脆薄嫩，全场唯一能吃的 原味香肠 爆汁感不错，算正常水平 辣肠 难吃，口感奇怪，调味也不对 烟熏肠 平平无奇，没什么记忆点 配菜 酸到掉牙 酸菜做成这样，是德国人也要沉默的程度 --- 关于猪肘 "很久之前吃过猪肘，巨难吃" 这次没点，但经验告诉我： 不是偶然 --- 最后想说的 在美国吃德国菜 有时候真的像开盲盒 这家至少两次都没开出惊喜 环境还行，小镇氛围在 但味道真的配不上排队和期待 如果非要去Leavenworth 建议吃点别的 德国菜......慎选 #西雅图周边 #德国小镇 #Leavenworth #KingLudwigRestaurant #美食避雷 read more

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The place was packed, so I ordered takeout. I ordered the Hungarian goulash, which was like I was sitting at my grandmother's dinner table with her cooking her German food. It was delicious. I love the two colored cabbage. It was perfectly pickled. The spaetzle was amazing and tasted homemade.. The Bavarian pretzel was probably the best Bavarian pretzel I have had with the beer cheese. It was perfectly cooked and it was huge. The apple strudel was delicious. It definitely tasted homemade. I felt like my grandmother was serving it to me. The only reason I took one star off was because the strudel itself was really soggy. Otherwise everything was fabulous. I would eat there again. I can see why it was packed. read more

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Great food and big portions definitely did not go away hungry! The staff were super attentive too . And a reasonable price read more

A fun dinner with a large group at this well known restaurant. VERY busy during its peak holiday season, but worth the wait. We went with a couple of their very large platters which share a wide variety of their trademark German dishes. Solid on all counts, and a great way to sample an array of their specialties. Service was good, considering how packed they were. 4.5 stars read more

Ludwig's - Large group platter - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

The food here is a 10 out of 10 it's fresh and delicious! The Spaetzle is my favorite! It's the right amount of salty and it's chewy. The bratwurst was an amazing flavor and a nice crisp bite! The Jägerschnitzel is fried perfectly crispy and the mushroom with the sauce is incredible! The red cabbage is also sweet but not too sweet with a little vinegar taste. The Bavarian Potato Salad in the gasthuas platter for two is vinegary. The service here is great as they came and checked on us a lot and made sure to fill up our drinks! The restaurant itself is beautiful and you get to listen to a live band named the Polk Pals! read more

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High prices, fair quality, good service. $18 for onion rings that were obviously of medium quality food service grade. Spaetzle noodle entree mediocre. Wiener schnitzel very good. Chicken schnitzel sandwich good. Service staff friendly and accommodated splitting check. read more

I knew the food would not be on par with meals in Germany, so I adjusted my expectations accordingly. That being said, it could have been better. The server was friendly and accommodating; the interior is a bit stark, but the wall decorations are charming. The beer on tap was delicious and well-chilled and well-poured. Sadly, that was the best part of the meal. The pretzel was warm, but the exterior was soft and squishy. A bit of crunch would be better. The platter was very disappointing. The schnitzels were thin (which is okay) but very dry. Same for the smoked pork chop (kassler/rippchen). The sausage was nicely grilled but the interior had an odd texture. Potato salad was somewhat bland, but zipped up nicely with the horseradish sauce served in the side. The sauerkraut had no flavor or the expected tang. The red cabbage flavor was good but over cooked. Stop in for a beer if you're in this end of the street. read more

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We ordered the platter for 2. Fried chicken had zero flavor, not even salt. One of us ordered the chicken apple sausage as a side - literally tasted watery. Service was terrible, took 10-15 minutes to come back every time we asked for something. And server was NOT even hustling. Dissatisfying experience all around. read more

My wife and I have come to Leavenworth every December for the six years we have been together. Even before we were married, we spent our first Christmas together in this charming town, and the very first place we ever dined in town was (King) Ludwig's. Drawn in by the savory chickens spinning on their Ferris wheel-esque rotisserie in the window out front, we knew back then that we were in for good things. And we were! So it was surprising, even to us, that in the six years since that first visit, we realized that we had never returned to Ludwig's...and neither of us could really say why. Perhaps it was the overwhelming number of other dining options in town, and our adventurous desire to see (and taste) them all. Even so, that was doing Ludwig's a disservice. It was one of our first, and most charming memories of Leavenworth, and one worth revisiting. It wasn't until we were looking for some spaetzle for lunch (moderately difficult to find in a German-town, although that is mostly due to the oppressive, overwhelming crowds of people clogging up all the restaurants). We inquired first at Andreas Keller, but their wait list was absurd. Baren Haus told us that they no longer served it; however, they recommended Ludwig's, just down the way. Immediately, both of us realized how long we had been neglecting this place, and happily made out way back to our "first date" spot in Leavenworth. Despite a relatively large and cumbersome party (2 adults, 2 kids, and a toddler in a stroller), we were seated immediately, despite it being a (late) lunch hour. My wife locked in on the chicken schnitzel plate, slathered in mushroom gravy, and accompanied by a healthy side of the aforementioned desired spaetzle, as well as the required braised red cabbage. Let me tell you, friends: I am not a fan of mushrooms. But that gravy, paired with the beautifully breaded breast of chicken schnitzel and savory spaetzle, is just heavenly. It was the perfect pairing of everything we love about German cuisine, and the necessary reminder of what we had been UN-necessarily depriving ourselves for the last six years...a mistake we will not be making again, on future visits! Ludwig's is also one of the few restaurants in town that can handle a large crowd (the indoor beer garden at the back can accommodate 100+ people by itself) and, even rarer, one of the few restaurants to take reservations online, which is a HUGE plus, especially during the holiday surge. Andreas Keller doesn't (wait list only, sometimes 3+ hours). Munchen Haus doesn't either (obviously), and the line is often dozens long. Baren Haus is also waitlist only, and despite turning tables relatively quick, and also being delicious (the kohl rouladen is to die for!), it is lacking certain staples (such as spaetzle!), which is a bit of a tragedy. Despite its prominent position on Front Street, Ludwig's somehow manages to blend into the background, and can easily be overlooked...making it the unsung underdog of the Leavenworth dining scene...but it shouldn't be. So if you're in the mood for some genuine German grub, look for the rotisserie chickens rotating in the glowing window...like the Bat Signal for Bavarian banqueting! You won't regret it! read more

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Good service and the dinner was very good. Had a couple fo bees also and did not disappoint

The food and service was good, but the ambiance was waaaaay off. On a Friday night at Ludwig's in Leavenworth, we did NOT expect the piped in and truly horrible Muzak. Breathy, pseudo-jazz elevatorized covers of Cold Play, Fleetwood Mac and worse.. "Kiss Me"? "I Shot the Sheriff"? It was bizarre - what was the manager thinking?! Not a great backdrop to a kitschy Bavarian-themed restaurant with decent food. Normally would barely have noticed such a thing, but it was really odd and difficult to ignore. The sausages and goulash were fantastic, but shouldn't have had to fight with such a horrible musical mismatch! read more

Ludwig's - Polka at Ludwig's! - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

Stopped by during Oktoberfest to try some German food and soak up the atmosphere. Service was friendly, though a bit slow, which was understandable given the crowds. The food itself wasn't bad, just pretty bland and lacking in flavor--nothing stood out. Fun spot for the vibe, but I probably wouldn't eat here again. read more

Ludwig's - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

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This place is so cute! The only thing I don't understand is the poor woman was our hostess, waitress and bartender! I asked her if she was also cooking our food and fortunately for her she wasn't. Despite her running doing three jobs the service was super attentive and friendly. Food was delicious! Get the onion rings! read more

Ludwig's - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

We went during the peak holiday season. Not too long of a wait to get a table. The interior is very cozy, both upstairs and downstairs. Super casual- we sat at a picnic table lol! We ordered the onion rings, pretzel, and cordon blue chicken schnitzel plate. Onion rings were tasty and crispy. The pretzel is a must get- very soft and fresh. I was a little underwhelmed by the chicken schnitzel, not much flavor. The sides came with pickled cabbage and potatoes. Potatoes were tasty! Service was quick and friendly. Overall good place to eat but would probably try other places when back in Leavenworth. read more

Ludwig's - Onion Rings / Giant Pretzel - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

We decided to go here for the day and came across the restaurant. We weren't a fan of the food actually, and it was pretty pricey for what it was. I loved the feeling for the restaurant itself. The chicken was really dry, the food was cold. The service was okay. read more

Ludwig's - Cordon blu - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

Excellent food, we had such great service. So much attention to detail, everything was delicious, great portions, comfy seating. Definitely a regular stop for us every year from now on! read more

Ludwig's - Salad with smashed potatoes and green goddess dressing - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

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Ludwig's was part of the bar crawl this last weekend and although the signature blackberry brandy Alexander was yummy, I'm not convinced it was worth the high price and slow service. read more

Not the best place in Leavenworth to get German food. I just don't like how it is extremely overpriced. There are much better places for a lot cheaper in town. The service was gruff, but the food came out fast. The chicken apple sausage was just ok. It was a little chewy and didn't have much flavor. The fries that it came with were delicious though. I loved the outdoor seating, and the views were great! I think this is a good place to grab a beer and look at the views of the town, but not for food. read more

We came here for a late lunch and they weren't too busy. Our waitress was super nice. I tried the cider and did the fish and chips. It was all really good! For dessert, we all split the apple strudel which was also yummy! read more

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Wow! I had the Jagerschnitzel and hubby had the sauerbraten (braised beef in gravy) both with red cabbage and spaetzel. It was AMAZING! Our son had the chicken nuggets and fries and at 7 he NEVER finishes all his food but he ate the entire basket. We ordered a flight of beer and then a pitcher. Great variety of brews. Service was superb and food came fast even though they were slammed on Memorial Day weekend. They welcomed our pooch at their patio seating outside and brought her water. Thank you Bryson for the best service!Highly recommend this place. read more

Ludwig's - Family with full bellies - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

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This is the second time going, and both times, it was delicious German food. We had a few friends, and we got to try a variety of plates to taste. The wait staff were kind. We sat in the back area, aka Biergarten (beer garden). Restroom towards front of restaurant and also located on the biergarten area. Seating was on wooden benches. Picnic style decor. Variety of beer, hard liquor, and warm drinks. Some extras: 1. The area has some uneven flooring. 2. Expect to wait, and we were not able to reserve in advance. 5 star is due to overall, the food was great, location center of town and the ambiance made the trip worth taking. read more

Ludwig's - Gasthaus Platter for two. - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

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Live polka music, warmth, private tables, and truly average but mostly edible food. It worked for us on November 24th, the day after Thanksgiving, with crazy crowds in Leavenworth. The line here was short and we were able to get seated quickly with our senior parents who needed warmth and chairs in short order. Sometimes convenience outranks food. Polka Pals were fun and entertaining, but we couldn't hear the singing (mics not quite working right?) Happy low key polka music, not wildly intense get up and polka madly around the Biergarten, a perfect accompaniment to dinner. Waitress was nice, orders were right, service was prompt-ish, hostess allowed cold parents to stand inside the door and warm up for which we were very grateful. The pretzel was piping hot, but turned rubbery really fast. Ditto the bread buns (microwaved, perhaps, or maybe just a little on the stale side) which, once cool and chewy, took a lot of joy out of the wurst experience. Unhappy that the mustard on the table was French's. (NEIN!) Currywurst was wurst with curry powder dumped on it. Chicken schnitzel was crispy and juicy, dill cucumber salad, limply reasonable. Strudel had soggy dough, solid apples, and a sauce that tasted of tinned vanilla pudding? Spaten Oktoberfest bier misspelled on menu, but, delicious as always. No ciders on tap. read more

Ludwig's - IIRC currywurst should not have curry powder dumped on it - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

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The giant pretzel is so warm and soft and great with the mustards and beer cheese. Best pretzel I ever had. Hubby and I shared it. We then shared a platter for 2 of a variety of different meats with potato salad and red cabbage. We liked everything! We can't wait to go back and we'll probably go back and order the same thing because we're still talking about it read more

Ludwig's - Smoked pork chop, bratwurst, chicken schnitzel, potato salad and red cabbage. - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

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Aloha, when in Leavenworth, there are 2 German-themed restaurants that stand out per the locals at our hotel. Ludwig's being the most authentic and broad menu. We enjoyed our lunch here especially since it was air-conditioned in the dining room. When the weather is nice out, there's also out-door dinning right on the closed main street in Leavenworth. Such a quaint cute town and restaurant. Great server help us decide which dishes to try. Enjoy! read more

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Then food was ok but the service was very very slow, friendly but slow. We had to get up numerous times to get the waiters attention. The prices are decent for what you get but the service was so poor I won't return. read more

Made reservations for dinner. Sat in the street out door tables. So you get to people watch, enjoy the sun and fresh summer air. All the staff seemed overwhelmed. It was a very busy weekend and they were understaffed. But despite seemingly being overwhelmed and busy they were still friendly and tag teamed to be sure they were serving all the guests. Timing was slow waiting for them to check on ya or get refills or even to pay the check. I attribute that to the staff shortage(no shows). But they were friendly and that's a big diff from busy and crabby. We ordered schnitzel, spatzel and roasted chicken (dang forgot to take pics). The chicken was actually so much better than I expected. Tender, flavorful and cooked perfectly. The schnitzel and potatoes didn't come with gravy (what?!?) so an extra 4$ charge for that. Overall food was good. Service was good. Experience was good. Not great but good. If you want a good Bavarian meal next time you're in Leavenworth, check them out. read more

Honestly so good. I was surprised by the vegetarian brat options. The only downfall was the wait for service. I'm not even mad about it though because it was super busy as Leavenworth usually is. Our server was great but you can tell he had a lot on his plate. We got the potato cakes which were similar to a cross between a latke and hash brown, awesome with the apple sauce. The apple strudel was good just a bit doughier than we're used to. I got the vegan brat, hubby got the kielbasa brat and everything was amazing. You can tell the sauerkraut was fresh and the stone ground mustard was fire. My parents shared a Reuben and they enjoyed it. We opted to eat outside (as it was a beautiful day) and it was super nice as usual. Lots of people watching read more

we have been dining here for a number of years. In the past the food has always exc our expectations. however with the change in ownership the quality of food has declined to embarrassing low levels. for example the breading on the schnitzel is thicker than the meat, the German potato salad is served deli style with no flavoring whatsoever the sauerkraut most likely comes from a does the red cabbage. used to have a reputation for serving close to authentic Austrian and Bavarian cuisine unfortunately not anymore. Portion size are the size of kid meals with prices a Michelin . What a disappointment we will never go back. read more

This place isn't fancy however, the atmosphere is fun, services is friendly, and you will not leave hungry! Their house specialty is a roasted pig knuckle, which is called Schweinshraxin on the menu and it's quite striking, and extremely good. Highly recommend trying it or anything else on the menu. If you are in this area, definitely worth your time. read more

Ludwig's - House specialty - Schweinshaxin! - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

4 star food. 2 stars on service. Best pork hog - crunchy outside and moist inside. Not evenly seasoned though! That's a pity! Best apple strudel I've ever had! Horrible service from our waitress! She never gave us drink menu and just disappears after taking order. Showed up once to deliver food. Then disappear until delivering our check!Unfortunately we were auto charged 18% tip because of large group! I would not have given her any tip! read more

Ludwig's - Apple Strudel - German Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

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We ordered the Gausthaus Platter for 2 and there were 3 of us. Quiet a lot of food. Also ordered a side of Spaetzle with the mushroom gravy. The spaetzle was really good with the gravy on it. The only thing on the platter that was not killer was the smoked pork chop. Kind of dry. We ate outside and watched the people cruise by. Nice wait staff and fairly quick food. Beautiful day for alfresco dining. read more

Leavenworth has some great German food places and Ludwig's is as good as any of them. It is a deceptively large place, with a large area in the back. The seating is not very comfortable, but it is very functional and really efficient for large groups (which they seem to get a lot of). Service was very good and shockingly fast. We started with beers. They have an outstanding selection of drafts, I had a Kolsch. For appetizers, we had pretzels and sausages. The pretzel is large--it can easily feed a few people and the cheese is to die for, delicious. We then had bratwurst and the hot sausage (they can also be main dishes, but we ordered them as a group and then cut them out). Both of these were really great also, I particularly loved the brat. The hot sausage did have a bit of a kick, but not overwhelming. As good as everything was so far, the Jägerschnitzel plate was even better. The pork schnitzel was absolutely perfect, pounded out just right with the best sauce, just incredible. Then the spatzle was excellent also, just like what you get in Germany and such a perfect complement to the schnitzel. Then the red cabbage was really great also. Everyone loved that. Separately, I also had some sauerkraut. This was really great as well. Just an outstanding overall meal. read more

We got the combination platter for 2. Schnitzel was dry, pork chop and potato salad pretty good. The sausage was under cooked and bland. Overall, not very impressed. Food was also not very warm which was concerning. read more

We ordered family meal for four to feed 5 adults and two kids. The portion is huge and you get to try the pork hand, fried cutlet, sausages and roasted chicken. The waiter was nice, provide explanation on the menu and gave us recommendation. This restaurant is popular and cozy. Family combo for 4 is my recommendation. read more

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Ludwig's was highly recommended by locals. During peak hours it can take a minute to get a table, but please don't let the deter you. The food was incredible; we ordered the Jager Schnitzel with spatzel and it was terrific. Everyone around us ordered different things are you could hear their excitement as well. The service was really great and the ambiance feels like old world Bavaria. Must try when you're in Leavenworth!! read more

On a recommendation from a local we tried this restaurant for lunch. Wow!!!! Staff was super friendly and let us know their menu picks. My friend and I shared the Jagerschnitzel! Oh Em Gee!!! Soooo good. This place also has a Biergarten!!! Fun atmosphere. We sat at the table in the front window and people watched while we waited for our food. read more