If you really want to know the truth, many restaurants in this town of Forest Hills are completely full of phonies. Pick the place on Austin Street and go in and some guy in a baseball hat, jean shorts, Knicks jersey, who took public transportation here acts like he owns my town. Then the servers come to you acting like they arebdoing you a grand favor just by handing you a menu, and the food tastes like it came out of a cardboard box. ​But Manor Oktoberfest is different. I'm not even kidding. It's sitting right on Yellowstone Boulevard, about four blocks from my place, and walking in there feels really great. I'm part German myself, and the food there tastes exactly like the kind of honest, real meal my grandmother used to make. No fancy, phony presentation just incredible, hearty stuff that knocks your taste buds out of the park. They've got giant, warm soft pretzels with mustard and cheese dip, monstrous burgers that take two hands to hold, stacked tomato and mozzarella style appetizers, and proper tall steams of cold draft German beer in proper glassware that make you feel human again and possiblyin Dusseldorf. ​The guy who owns the place happens to be a buddy of mine, and he's an absolute terrific guy. A hell of a golfer, too not one of those slick, bragging phonies you see strutting around country clubs like they own the joint, but a guy who can genuinely hit the cover off the ball. ​If you're sick of all the fake nonsense in this town and just want a terrific meal where people actually treat you right, walk on over to Manor Oktoberfest. Five stars, easy. I'm not even kidding. read more

Went here with a bunch of my coworkers and had a blast! Service was great! Food was great! Ambience was great! No complaints at all! Would definitely go back! read more

Manor Oktoberfest - Best of the Wurst - German Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Manor Oktoberfest in Forest Hills is a fun, family-friendly spot for hearty German comfort food. The vibe is warm with Bavarian décor, a big bar area, and even outdoor seating. Portions are generous and best enjoyed family-style -- the giant pretzel with liverwurst spread is a must, the bratwurst with potato salad hits the spot, and the ribs were fall-off-the-bone good. They clearly make their money on beer and liquor, but even as lightweights sticking to soft drinks and cider, we felt right at home. Service is friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed, and it's a great go-to for comfort food and casual nights out. read more

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Food was pretty solid across the board. Krainer wurst - the flavor is sealed in. Highly recommended. Bratwurst - worth trying. Good, but prefer krainer Potato salad - cold salad, but the flavor is really good. Potato pancakes with cold apple sauce - I enjoyed the apple sauce with this. Waitress was attentive and helpful. Very relaxed environment. Highly recommended if you read more

I came here with my boyfriend on a late Sunday afternoon. No need for reservations. My boyfriend is German and he approves of the beer selection. We only stopped for a quick bite so we ordered the pretzel with both the chicken liver pate and beer cheese. My boyfriend said the pretzel would be a good gauge if this is an authentic German place or not. Sadly the pretzel was too soft so loses a point. However we finished everything and liked that we got both dips. We will be back to have a real meal! read more

Manor Oktoberfest - Pretzel with chicken liver pate and beer cheese - German Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Fantastic food service and ambiance as must for anyone loving German food so good! The pretzel , onion rings sauerbraten and worsts are amazing read more

My family and I have been coming here since it originally opened it's doors. Dinners were excellent and the servers were warm and friendly which made the experience that much better. Fast forward several years and several lunches with my brother who lives nearby and this restaurant has lost some of it's lustre. Our waitress during a recent visit was not friendly and was lukewarm at best. We sat down and barely had a chance to look over the menu when the waitress asked us what we wanted. We told here that we needed a few more minutes. Not more than a 20 sec passed and she was in our faces asking what we wanted. We placed our order and within a few minutes our meals were ready and placed on tge table in front of us. Needless to say my brother and I questioned how warm the meal would be and sure enough our plates were room temp at best and tasted bland as if the were pre-cooked and just waiting to be served. This establishment is the only decent sized restaurant not on or near Austin St that can serve large groups. Unfortunately they no longer care about their clientele. Their other satellite rearaurant in the Atlas Park had recently closed. Hopefully with the holiday season just around the corner proprietor will take notice and step up their game. Somebody my favorite dishes here in no particular order include the bratwurst. Knockwurst, bacon double cheeseburger, braunsweig, giant Bavarian pretzel, steak etc. read more

Decided to eat here on a Sunday night -- sat outside since the weather was pleasant. Our server suggested drinks and we ordered off the menu and one special fried pork knuckles. Service was good, food was good... what more can you ask for. read more

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What in the name of giant pretzels did I just eat? Having never really explored German cuisine, I was not prepared for the size of what showed up on my plate, but the best part, it was great and accompanied by a side of goose liver pàte which I was delighted to find , I actually loved. The atmosphere was super cool, but the best part of the excursion: challenging my partner to drink an entire boot of beer. Yes you heard that right, practically a life size 64 oz glass of beer. The Germans definitely "go big or go home". read more

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Was invited to a family gathering here. We were seated in a separate area, though not very private, and was tight bec not enough space for the number of people reserved for. Found the meat dry in the schnitzels and pork chop dishes. Didn't really like the pork chop flavor. Apps and sides were just ok. read more

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Have been coming in since they opened. Always good service with a smile!! Pretzels are great. Sauerbraten Eggrolls ok. Maybe too dry. Mushroom truffle pierogies were very truffly. But good. The pastrami Reuben is one of my all time fav sandwiches and this one is fantastic. Side of cucumber salad and yum! Cocktails are great! Super dirty martini was super dirty!! Beer always good and cold. Have had parties here too. Wonderful party room in the back. They do great catering. Glad we r local !! read more

Wish I could do zero, disorganization and bitchyness with the staff...high point bar man is a gentleman!

A Clean, Well-Lighted Place. Stopped in for some holiday libations with some old friends. Bar tender was efficient and friendly. Drinks were on point. Alas, I did not try any food as by the time I inquired as to placing an order, the kitchen had closed for the evening. Next time. read more

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This is a local go to spot for our family, especially after our nephew's baseball game. Always solid portions and the kind of beer that brings us back to Munich. Nice outdoor area and shout out to Carrie who was so very fun to chat with and was an attentive server. During the day it feels calmer but can only imagine it gets rambunctious, like any other beer hall. The outdoor spot is much appreciated by pawrents. read more

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Great vibe. Warm and friendly. Definitely a local gathering place, in some ways like a good neighborhood British pub. Great German-Polish food. Generous portions. Staff are friendly and professional. Given how busy it was when we went the other night, I was impressed by how quickly we were served. Good place to meet friends for a casual get-together or to catch a game at the bar, or in the restaurant. I've also been to parties in the private back room. It's lovely. Perfect place to host an event. It's become a neighborhood institution. read more

Its always a fun time at Manor Oktoberfest - The food is flavorful & the drinks are always flowing with a large list of beers on tap. I love sitting outside so the front courtyard is a great place to be on a sunny day. The wait staff is very nice & management is very accommodating to large parties. read more

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Love this spot. I'm honestly not a huge fan of German food but I will say the wings here are 10/10 - IMO the best in forest hills. Great drink menu and the staff is lovely and always super nice and accommodating. Their back room is also awesome for parties, it's a huge space with high ceilings and the menu is reasonably priced. read more

Our server Nadeen the as great! Very attentive, great personality -sweet. The food-- delicious! From the Weiner schnitzel w/ bacon home fries, to the apple strudel and or course the German Beers.. We will be back! read more

Food, service and ambience all A+. Looking forward to our next visit to this little corner of Bavaria in Forest Hills.

I came here with friends in the neighborhood for a school fundraiser. It was super crowded and busy, and service was a bit slow, but they were on top of things. I ordered the beef sausage with the vinegar- based coleslaw. The meal was delicious and was filling, though I did not feel heavy after eating. Overall, it was a great experience! read more

Manor Oktoberfest - Bratwurst - German Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

I am a Forest Hills resident and Manor Oktoberfest is our go-to restaurant! The food and service is consistently great. My husband and I love the sauerbraten egg rolls, burgers, schitzels, pretzel and wurst platters, amongst other items. We are always warmly greeted when we visit. Many of the wait staff have been there from the early days, and they really treat folks like part of the family. Highly recommend a visit to Manor - but go hungry! You tummy will be glad you did! read more

Pros: authentic German cuisine. Food is very good and quite authentic. Beer is great. As well Come: very pricey. An entree will run you $25+ They have another outpost in queens which is a bit smaller. We frequent this establishment once every 6-7 months. As specialty food prices have risen, so have menu prices. read more

Manor Oktoberfest - French Ellen was very good - grinded meat balls - German Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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The 5 of us came for Sunday lunch, and there were plenty of tables available. Generally, the food was very good and the portions were large, so we got 4 entrees and an appetizer and it was still too much for us. Bone-in pork chop: surprisingly, this was the winner for most of us in the group. It was so juicy and moist with lots of flavor without being overly salty. I'd get this again. Pretzel with Chicken Liver Pate: The pretzel overall was soft, although the top braid was a little too tough. The pate though was amazing - fresh, airy, and flavorful and went very well with the pretzel. The pate is tied with the pork chop for my top choices. Sauerbraten: This beef indeed does have a sweet/sour sauce which was good, and a nice contrast to the other dishes. The portion is a little bit smaller compared to the other dishes. 2 Wurst combo: We got the Mozart and the Kraimer wurst - both were good, and the Kraimer had a little spice kit that made it nice. Because they knew we were going to share, the chef cut up the sausages for us, which was nice. The jaegersnitzel was the most disappointing. It was not crispy, and the meat was too thick to be tender for a snitzel. The mushroom sauce was fine, and we did ask for it on the side, but even still. Each dish came with its own sides. In general, I liked the pickled cabbage (on the sweeter side), the sauerkraut, and enjoyed the spaktle more than I usually have in the past (a little more firm than the ones I've had) but wouldn't necessarily order the spaktle separately. We also got some beer - I got the seasonal Hofbrau seasonal tap, which I can't begin to pronounce, but I enjoyed it very much (don't like beer generally, but a sucker for smooth German beers). The schofferhoffer was good too, but the radler was a bit too much like juice and not refreshing/fizzy enough in my opinion. read more

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I have never physically dined at Manor Oktoberfest but do order delivery quite a few times a month. While I typically like to try new dishes, I seriously love the potato pancakes with apples sauce and kielbasa with sour kraut. I always choose to omit the bun, but I guarantee it would be super tasty enjoyed that way too. I have ordered the pierogi before as well, but I prefer the potato pancakes. If you like German sausage and good food, you'll enjoy Manor Oktoberfest!! Oh, and don't forget to order of bowl of their goulash soup-it's so divine with tender pieces of meat that melt in your mouth. read more

Manor Oktoberfest - Potato Pancakes - German Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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We walk by this restaurant almost every week for years. Like a previous poster wrote, never had much interest in German food and the restaurant and space inside didn't look welcoming. We decided to try it due to their pretty outdoor dining spot since it's well decorated, great ambience and comfortable. This place surpassed our expectations. Ordered our beers quickly and several dishes to try. I tried the Schofferhofer grapefruit beer and it was good. I'm always a fan of citrus-flavored beer. It's a very light beer so no worries about it being too heavy to enjoy your meal. Potato pancakes - I'm trying hard to avoid fried foods lately but can't help the need to try it. It's really good, fried nicely and good amount of potato. Seasoned well, not too salty. I tried it with the applesauce that came with it as a dip but I love my applesauce as is so I ate it separately. Hot wings - essentially buffalo wings. Good, standard wings. Came with one piece of celery and dip. Kids schnitzel - Saw the regular portion was giant so ordered kids version for my kids and it came with a choice of a side. We picked mac and cheese and that was devoured by the kids. Very good. Schnitzel was superb. Light breading, quick fry with just enough crunch, tender pork. Crab cakes - pretty good for a non-seafood spot. Very nice! Two Kassler Rippchen - two pork chops with sauerkraut and homefries. Wow, the way they cooked this pork chop is top-notched. I can't remember the last time I had such a tender, well-seasoned, flavorful pork chop in a restaurant. Really good. Great flavor combination with the sauerkraut. Kid-friendly spot, food came out fast, and got to enjoy the atmosphere of a lovely neighborhood. Went to the 99 cent store right after which is right next door. Convenient location. Looking forward to trying other dishes next time. read more

Manor Oktoberfest - Crab Cakes - German Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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First time here. You need to make reservations which we didn't but we're lucky enough to get a bar table where you can still Order food. I could have gone down the list off appetizers and that's what we kind of did Pretzel - delicious Potato pancakes - perfectly crispy and amazing Perogies- eh. They were just potato. Next time I'll try the mushroom Sauerbraten egg rolls - my favorite. Great taste. Knockwurst- super crunch and a little burnt but that's what made it incredible. Serves on a roll with sauerkraut. Corned beef sandwich - very good. Served with carmelized onions German potato salad - served cold but I asked for it to be heated and was much better. Good service Parking not too bad in the neighborhood read more

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I miss eating a schnitzel and this hit the spot! There was so much choices of food to choose from but had to control ourselves for a party of 4. Everyone loved all the dishes and beer. My picky daughter enjoyed the potato pancakes so much she wanted us to order more. The apple sauce it came with was perfect, not to sweet. My Reuben sandwich was really flavorful and not too salty. The Jager Schnitzel was so good with the mushroom sauce on top, wasn't a fan of the Spatzle which was a pasta but my friend ate it up. My husband enjoyed his Hungarian schnitzel and finished it so fast. He said it paired well with his beer but forgot which one he had. Not sure which Wurst my friend ordered but he enjoyed that as well and we didn't leave any leftovers of anything. The Octoberfest pretzel was warm and came with beer cheese which was tasty. Once the pretzel got cold it became hard so make sure to finish it up first. Social distancing was enforced, 90 minute only dining time which was more than enough. Our waitress and hostess was super friendly. Can't wait to come back to try other dishes and some beer. Go early as this place gets packed. We came at 6pm on a Friday night and beat the rush. They have front patio and indoor dining. read more

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There is nothing bad about this restaurant they get it right it's clean,it's fun,they take care in providing fresh food and excellent wait staff I been going here for ever perogies and spatzel excellent great bratwurst and saurkraut even the fish and chips all beer is great they have karaoke and it's neighborhood folks supporting them read more

Located in Forest Hills, this is the first German restaurant that I have ever tried. My favorite thing to order is the Oktoberfest Pretzel with Chicken Liver Pate. I do find the pretzel to be too salty with the salt so what you can do is order it without the salt! Take some of the chicken liver pate, smear it on the pretzel, and place a sliced onion on top. It's like the perfect combination I tried many of their dishes at their restaurant: from the Jagerschnizel to the Schweinshaxe. Although I enjoy taking a bite or two of these entrees, I do find that they are a bit too heavy for me. For the Jagerschnizel, ask for the sauce on the side so that it doesn't get soggy. I hope to try other entrees here so that I can find my favorite dish. With all the different menu items they have to offer, you're bound to find something you like! read more

Been a while since I was here, so nice to have a quality German eatery in the area. It has the feel of a real Bavarian pub, at least the few I hit while in the fatherland. The saurbraten was among the best I've had, close to my grandma's. The smoked pork chops; fork tender. Great beer selection. And an amazing waitress, also authentic lyrics German. It's not a "eat here every day", prices are on the high side of moderate. But worth every dollar. read more

Good place to get a drink and probably skip the food. Pretzel isn't that good being too soft and crust isn't crispy. I tried better. Place - this place is large and can be for big parties. There is a party area in the back but didn't see it myself. The tables are huge and can get busy after 1 or 2 pm. Food - food is dry and lack flavor. Or that can be just how German food is like but I had tried other in Berlin and in Brooklyn. The pork breading is too dry and lacking flavor. They should change up the recipe as there are better. Pretzel is a disappointment. We end up having all our food to go maybe for late night snack. They make great drunk food. Service is the best part. They are so friendly and quick with the food. Didn't have to wait long for our check. Summary is worth one visit and mostly come for the beer to be honest. read more

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The food and service was great. Good variety of things to try and everything tastes so comforting and homemade. Lived in the area for several years and glad I finally tried this place. Will definitely be back soon! read more

Manor Oktoberfest - Jgerschnitzel - German Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Holy Schnitzel !!! The Jumbo Pretzel; awesome three of us shared this monster and we loved the cheese sauce with beer; this jumbo is served warm fresh n with the perfect chew !!! ( next time I'm not sharing ) The pierogi's; like mini pan fried knish's served with sour cream; served nice n hot, we hit them with a Lil salt & Pepper n topped a few with sour cream & some with mustard & some took a swim in the beer cheese sauce !!! ( a crowd pleaser for sure ) we liked these as well !!! We arrived here Tuesday early evening at about 5:30 pm; 11/20/18; the place was half full; we were greeted with a friendly smile n a warm welcome & sat immediately; this place has an old world charm going on inside; they had live music with singing really enjoyable and added our awesome experience...... Our server was Young lady named Morgan; very polite n very knowledgeable of their menu; walked us through the menu and gave us her favorites !!! Which by the way we enjoyed very much !!! Thank you Morgan !!! For dinner we order 2 plates of the Jager Schnitzel which were delish; pork tenderloin with a brown gravy mushroom sauce served over the best home fries ..... with a side of their red cabbage; real comfort food; simplicity is more !! The wife to my surprise went with the Wurst platter; you get to choose your wursts; she went with Krainer which has a lil spice to it with cheddar cheese in it & the knockwurst the traditional served with two sides; she went with their mushrooms n onions gravy n their beer battered onion rings !! The wurst tasted awesome she loved them; cooked on a char-rock grill just take look at the picture !!! The Krainer was my favorite..... loved the Lil kick n the cheddar is a nice touch.... the onion rings were very lite & crispy the beer batter does the job !!!! Desert can't recall the name of it; it was a crispy flaky dough with a granulated sugar crust with a French cream inside .... see picture !!! Off the chain delicious.... we shared it !!! Yelpers who gave low ratings based on issues with reservations and slow service we did not experience this at all; our drinks, food just kept coming out with no interruptions fast n steady service with no delays ...... now mind you it was a Tuesday night and the resturant was busy the bar was kind of quite ..... Friday & Saturday nights I'm sure the bar is packed keep in mind this is a Bar with a Resturant; my advise; dine here early thru Tuesday to Thursday !!! We will be back with friends & family !!! Morgan & crew what a great experience !!! Keep up the good work !!! Greg D & fam read more

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Just finished me some bratwurst!! Hunkered down to write this review before I enter a food coma! I purchased a deal for the Oktoberfest package through Groupon which includes an order of Pierogis, an order of Potato Pancakes, Jägerschnitzel - served with home fries & red cabbage, Wurst Platter (one bratwurst, one knackwurst, German potato salad, and sauerkraut) Two Pieces of Apple Strudel and can only be carry out on Weds and Thurs. It's delicious! For what the deal is you get a schnitzel the size of a child's face and two huge wursts! All the sides are very carby and yummy. I've never thought to pair potatoes with applesauce but it's my jam now. The star of the show were the knackwurst and the apple strudel for me. The waitresses were the sweetest people and helped me right away. For a Thursday night the restaurant was packed! I can't wait to come here again for some beer! read more

Manor Oktoberfest - Oktoberfest Package - German Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Manor Oktoberfest is a popular local restaurant served authentic and decent German food. The ambiance was relaxed and the service was passionate. We had their signature giant pretzel with beer cheese and chicken liver Pate as our starter. It was the best and most addictive pretzel I have ever had in New York. The texture was super soft and greatly matched with chicken liver pate. For entrees, we ordered One Wurst (Brahwurst) & One Kassler and Hungarian Schnitzel. The Wurst was German sausage and the Kassler was smoked pork chop. This dish is extremely satisfied if you are a meat lover. The fried pork cutlet was little dry inside and the layer was wet but delicious with Hungarian paprika sauce. We would like to try their dessert but the portion of each dish is more than enough to share between two of us. We will definitely visit again. The staff did a good job reminding and requesting customers to wash their hands before being seated during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. read more

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I enjoyed the service tonight but there was WAY too much dressing on the salad and the shrimp and chips was like eating a SALT BOMB. Note to chef: please don't douse the batter for the shrimp in a ton of salt. It was only edible after I took off the batter. Overall, a good night out but I wish the food was better. read more

Have passed this restaurant and smelled the food for years! Finally made it a point to visit and satisfy my crave (hot pastrami on rye). Was delicious! Had the pastrami with fries and extra pickles. Delicious! My friend had the same only with German potato salad which was also amazing. Great portions! Failed to take pics but will do so next time. Can't wait to return! Also our waitress was excellent and the decor and ambiance was authentic German style. Very impressed. Thanks! read more

Came here to enjoy the beer garden on a pleasant late winter day. Parking was surprisingly easy on Yellowstone Blvd. I had the freshly tapped Spaten Oktoberfest which is the perfect beer as we Segway out of winter into March. Their draft list focuses on Hofbrau, Pilsners, and some other central / Eastern European beers with Guinness being the exception on tap. For food, we started with the pretzel. I would have skipped ordering that in retrospect. For our main course, we shared the fried truffle pierogies and a schnitzel covered with mushroom gravy with a side of home fries. I'd highly recommend the pierogies and the schnitzel. The schnitzel was super crispy. We didn't have dessert but they looked good in the showcase. I was impressed that they had a nice variety of Harney and sons teas too. read more

Great service and crowd. Everything we tried from the extensive menu was great. Wonderful selection of beer on tap. Generous portions. Lively bar scene with TV to watch sports. Jan served us at the bar making sure everyone was served promptly with a smile. He had great recommendations, too. Come by if you're looking for a fun time, great service and authentic, delicious German meal in a comfortable and casual atmosphere. read more

Delicious hardy German fare with great service. The pretzel is especially good. I tried the Goose whic you never see on a menu. It was served Thanksgiving atlye and the portion was big enough for a 2nd meal. Stop by you won't regret it read more

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