Tori K.

Been here twice for the schnitzel! As a German myself, I've been to many German restaurants. Max's has their own style for traditional dishes and burgers. The ambience is modern with traditional photos and trinkets. I don't drink beer, but my dad was happy with their selection.

Jen N.

Great place! Have been coming here for some time but last meal inspired me to write this review. The place has a cute atmosphere and staff is always nice. Service, excellent, but the food. THE FOOD! Delicious! The Giant Oktoberfest style pretzel is soft, salty, doughy paired with their sweet mustard. An amazing starter! The cucumber salad leaves me wanting for more. Sweet, crisp, refreshing. So good. I love the flavor that comes of this simple salad is really delightful. The fact that the cucumbers, sliced thinly, manage to keep their crunch just only adds to how great this side dish is. Potato Pancakes seasoned perfectly with sour cream and applesauce packs a nice hearty bite. Kasespatzle, which is a take on a Spatzle "Mac" & Cheese topped with crunchy breadcrumbs is a homey comforting style side. Krautsalat, which is an acidic crunchy take on a coleslaw is a cool, refreshing side that cuts the heaviness of any other main entree. Rotkohl, red cabbage, is pretty good, though not my favorite. If I were a betting woman, I'd put my money on Zum Stammtisch' red cabbage. It's cooked down a bit more and sweeter. Max's is good but I'm missing that aspect of it. Their schnitzels and wursts and all the meaty goodness has never missed the mark here. A nice squeeze of lemon on their breaded Chicken schnitzel hits the spot every time. Definitely recommend. HIGHLY recommend. If I can ask for something to be added to the menu, I'd love a sauerbraten. That is my absolute fave German dish and I'm a bit disappointed it isn't offered here. That's my only downside. Still a fabulous place that you should definitely check out while in the area.

Austin K.

The portions are still huge. My friend got the pork schnitzel with the creamy mushroom sauce, which was tasty but made the schnitzel soggy. I got the pork shank which came steaming but not as hot as it looked. It looks huge and still a good portion but most is bone. The spatzle was not bad and had more flavor than I expected. The homemade apple strudel wasn't bad either especially the apple pieces but the pastry itself was a little too thin and had an off putting texture to it.

Louise F.

I'm so glad I decided to try Max's Bratwurst und Bier after reading all the great Yelp reviews! When we arrived, the place was busy, and the indoor seating seemed a bit tight. But upon closer inspection, we noticed a covered, heated outdoor area in front and to the side of the restaurant. Despite it being a chilly November day in New York, we had a warm, cozy, and bright experience dining in the outer area of restaurant. With a German restaurant, beer is a given, but since I'm not a beer drinker, I opted for a Riesling. It was crisp, slightly sweet, and the perfect choice - I ended up having two during lunch. We started with a Bavarian-style pretzel, which came with a scoop of Obatzda (a creamy cheese spread), sliced red onions, and mustard. A bite of pretzel, red onion, Obatzda, and mustard made for the perfect combination. All entrees come with two sides, with a mix of typical and some not-so-typical German sides. My friend and I both chose the roasted potatoes with bacon, while she went with sauerkraut and I picked the creamy dill cucumber salad. The cucumbers were sliced extremely thin yet managed to remain crunchy . The dill sauce had a sweetness note that I thoroughly enjoyed. The roasted potatoes with bacon were roasted perfectly. For the main course, I chose pork schnitzel (two crispy fried pork cutlets topped with mushroom gravy) and a "wurst" platter with many sausage options for my friend. She asked the waiter, who's been with the restaurant for 10 years, to choose her sausages, and she loved them! I didn't have any of her lunch, but I did get all the leftovers, so I was able to enjoy the sausages the next day - they were delicious, snappy, and full of flavor. For dessert - I know, right? We were stuffed, but we couldn't resist. I went for something light and chose the Heisse Liebe - vanilla ice cream with hot raspberry sauce. It was refreshing and the perfect way to wrap up the meal. My friend, who lived in Germany for a year, called the apple strudel the best she's ever had - and I'm taking her word for it! The service was excellent, with friendly and attentive wait staff. As we left, we noticed additional beer barrel tables on the sidewalk with high wooden chairs, as well as a significant amount of picnic tables behind the outdoor enclosure - probably used during warmer weather. Parking is tricky, but if you have patience, you can find a spot. We got lucky and found one just a block away. Overall, a great experience, and I highly recommend it!

Christian V.

Authentic vibe and people, great spot to take the family or catch up with friends. Florian and Lilia are awesome, started us with a round of favorite brews - Radeberger pils and Hofbrau lager and also introduced us to a delicious Apple Strudel for dessert. Perfect with Hofbrau dunkel. They also have 1 and 2-liter boots for the extra thirsty! The Max Platter is amazing, choice of 4 brats and came loaded with extra goodies and topped with eggs!! Perfect as a huge breakfast platter for 4. Very lucky find, will be back for more!

Evangelia L.

I came here on a Friday night with my family a while back, but realized I hadn't left a review for this place! Overall, a super experience. Family-friendly restaurant with delicious food that everyone will enjoy. The place does get packed so we had to wait a little to get a table, but we didn't mind. Totally worth the wait! The staff were so nice and accommodating. Authentic German food with cozy vibes. To start off, we ordered the Laugenbrezel (pretzel) and the Kartoffelpuffer (potato pancakes). We also got ourselves a beer. The pretzel was so warm and soft. I loved the cheese dip that came on the side. Potato pancakes were nice and crispy and came with tasty applesauce. I think the applesauce was also homemade. The beer portions are huge! Gotta say, I really enjoy the taste of German beer. Can easily be split with someone. For entrees, we ordered the pork schnitzel and chose to add the creamy mushroom sauce. The pork was nice and tender and cooked perfectly. Breading was crispy. The mushroom sauce also gave it a nice flavor. It came with a hearty amount of cabbage. Overall the food is very filling! Unfortunately we had no room for dessert haha! But we will definitely come back to try that. I'm curious for their apple strudel, which everyone raves about. Reasonably priced and I highly recommend :)

Mike F.

My boss took us here two nights in a row. I'm from Jacksonville, FL and if this place was in my neighbourhood, I'd be there at least once a week. Very casual place with great German meals and snacks and of course a very long list of German beers both on tap and in bottle or cans. I had the chicken schnitzel with cabbage and potatoes with a pretzel the first night and it was perfect. Nothing overly fancy and the chicken was very moist. I had a bratwurst the following night which was insanely large and delicious. This isn't a fancy overdone place, this is a casual neighbourhood hangout with everything you'd ever want in a casual German restaurant. I only wish it was in my neighbourhood. Hopefully the next time I'm in NY, we'll swing back in again.

Danielle P.

After choosing Dillinger's across the street over Max Bratwurst one time to many (those wings, IYKYK), I finally made it a point to enjoy the outdoor seating here on one of the first nice days this spring and am so, so happy that I did. We started off strong with a free check-in beer (thanks, Yelp!) a light and refreshing Gaffel Kolsch blonde ale. My go-to is usually a Radeberger or Hofbrau for German beers, but I liked this so much I stuck with it and ordered a larger version. The prices here are more than reasonable. I was shocked that we ate like kings and only owed $20 each plus tip at the end of our meal after having two beers each, a huge order of fries, a pretzel with cheese and an order of potato pancakes, which were perfectly crispy and so delicious. Service was prompt and friendly, even though we were seated kind of deep along the outside of the restaurant our server made sure we were well taken care of. As far as ambiance goes, this has to be one of the best outdoor seating options in the area. The string lights really make it feel magical at light, and we were well positioned to see the bright pink sky since we came around sunset. Would definitely recommend this spot for a date night, super romantic and fun!

Max H.

Pretty solid spot in Astoria that's worth stopping by if you're in the area. Beer is great and super affordable. I like the vibe of this place and the outdoor seating is great when the weather is nice. Staff is very nice and accommodating, I ordered the Schnitzel BLT but wanted chicken schnitzel instead of pork and they were happy to make the substitution. My partner ordered the Chili-Cheddar Brat and the Rinderbratwurst which were both very good.

Howard H.

I'm not the biggest German food connoisseur but this place is pretty darn good. Located in a residential area of Astoria, it's more of a neighborhood spot than destination but that's part of it's charm. The beer selection here is pretty decent and the food fits it perfectly. The wife and I got the platter that had a bit of everything - sausages, schnitzel, potatoes and cabbage. Everything was tasty and the portion was massive. It was really meant for 3-4 people so we ended up taking most of it home. Prices are reasonable and the vibe is relaxed and friendly. It's a bit of a smaller establishment so when it gets busy, you're going to have to wait a bit. They do have outdoor seating so that helps. Definitely a nice biergarten to go and grab a bite and chill.

Jae P.

Visited on weekday evening. The space is pretty casual and trendy. Loved all the interior. Very well designed. They have both outdoor and indoor seating. At the time, they had windows and doors opened. There are plenty of street parking spaces and electric car charger stations. There aren't too many covered garage around this place. Public transit is a bit difficult but accessible. Foods were great! Pork jock was well cooked. Very tender and flavorful. It has a steep price, but for authentic German in the state, I think the price is reasonable for the quality. Similar to what I had over trip (sorry for natives) Good beer selections. I tried multiple. The servers are very good at checking on you. They won't really push. Overall, very pleasant visit. Pretty divey restaurant.

Linda D.

The food is still tasty! The service was friendly and knowledgeable and the ambiance was casual and laid back. It's a really nice place to enjoy lunch/dinner with your friends and family. The food was fresh and hot. There was a good portion to keep you full for the next two days.

Andie E.

In a quiet neighborhood in Astoria, sits a surprisingly great German Restaurant! I have to say, the staff at Max Bratwurst Und Bier are among the friendliest I've ever encountered. Our group of 10 went to celebrate Oktoberfest, and we were ALL allowed the Yelp Check-in perk of a Free .2 Lt Beer (Gaffel Koelsch), which was pretty good! Service & hospitality were wonderful. Knowing this would be a heavy meal, we came hungry, and left super stuffed, with lots of leftovers. The portion sizes were enormous! Great for sharing. Below is our shared menu (shared by 5 ppl): -- Oktoberfest-Style Giant Pretzel w. cheese spread ($12): the pretzel was indeed giant; served with slices of raw onion and 2 different kinds of mustard. The cheese spread was fantastic and went well with the pretzel. (If you don't like cheese, you can also order just the pretzel, without the cheese spread for $9). This giant pretzel was served warm and was delicious. -- Potato Pancakes (3 large pcs/$9): these potato pancakes came with a side of apple sauce and sour cream. They were large and a feast for the eyes; however, we found them quite disappointing. They were nicely crispy but lacked seasoning; you couldn't really taste the potatoes. Surprisingly disappointing. -- Chicken Schnitzel ($19): came with your choice for 2 sides. We chose a double order of "German Mac n Cheese", aka Spaetzel, which was fantastic! The chicken schnitzel was nicely crispy but again, a little bland. Next time, we'd order this with the creamy mushroom sauce for an extra $3. I think the sauce would have made a world of difference. -- Max Combo Platter ($66): This was the highlight of our meal! This platter can easily feed 5-6 ppl, depending on whether or not you also order appetizers. 5 of us shared this platter and had plenty of leftovers to take home. This platter had a sampling of 9 different sausages/brats and your choice of either pork or chicken schnitzel; all served on top of a platter full of home fries, sauerkraut and red cabbage. There were even 2 fried eggs on top of one of the sausages. (See my photos of the platter). Fantastic platter and a must have if dining with a group. All the sausages & brats were distinctive and delicious! Needless to say, we had no room for dessert! Haha Big thanks to Max Bratwurst und Bier for a great experience. We shall be back!