So there was a May Day festival going on the two days we were in Frankfurt which was amazing…read morebecause it meant loads of outdoor street vendors, including this shop which had set up an outdoor sausage tent. I'm not sure if they always have an outdoor option, but they did the night we walked by and I'm sure glad we stopped. Now, first of all I was lured in by the smells of brats cooking, then hooked by the sight of them. Once I saw they also had beer on tap I was sold. I was a bit nervous because I literally speak no German, but I was assisted by a friendly local in line and then found out that the staff all speaks fluent English, and is actually insanely friendly. After some chatting I got what I was looking for which was a brat, some fries, and a solid German beer. Overall the brat was amazing, in part due to the homemade bun, and the beer was thirst quenching. The fries were actually really basic and nothing to write home about, but I'm landing on five stars for this place because I did not find any servers that were more friendly than the folks working at this sausage stand, and I'd absolutely recommend going back to this place if you're looking for a satisfying and affordable meal in Frankfurt.

Had a Frankfurt style bratwurst there, and was pleased with it. The location isin the…read moreLiebfrauenberg plaza, so it was a good place to get some food and rest. Since it was a nice day, decided to eat outside. Not too shabby.

Ah what can I say about Erich Zeiss, except I would rent a space in the kitchen for a week and just…read morewake up to eat their food and go back to sleep...in which case is a little bit of how I feel eating all that meat. Very good food coma effect, especially when eating an abundant amount of meat. Good and tasty meat but not the best I've had. Erich Zeiss wurst and other meat products are tasty. If you want meat and sides, yes, herkommen. I haven't tried everything but only a few selections including their sausages, ham hock, beef with onions, various potato sides. All in all very tasty but again, not the best I have had. The ham hock is off the hook when five minutes freshly out. How I got it five minutes out? They ran out and when a couple tourist ahead of me asked for the same as I asked, the wonderful lady said five minutes, bam! fresh crisp pork skin and fat. Their Rindwurst (beef sausage) reminds me too much of Hillshire Farm Polska Kielbasa that I can get at any supermarket here in the Unites States, I figured just by looking at it but I didn't want to eat the same thing I had the nights before. Any hoot, like I said I had better German sausage elsewhere. The beef that seems to be sitting in a sauce with onions is pretty good also but not so tender. It past well for an average lunch item though. All in all, I'd say Erich Zeiss is somewhere between fast food that is somewhat commercial originating from a simple butcher style meat-serve. Not my first time and probably not my last :]

I am not German I am an American tourist. My boyfriend is from Germany and he picked out this deli,…read morefor lunch. If you are also a tourist and unfamiliar with German cuisine, go here. Since it is a deli the food is displayed so you can just point at what you want. You can also choose the amount, this is good for experimentation. Along with being traditional, the food is decently priced. It's also centrally located near the historical city hall. There is outdoor seating on picnic tables, but you can take it to go. My boyfriend had fleischkäse which I can only describe as a slice of bologna -loaf. It is served warm and I hear sometimes with an egg. He had it with fried potatoes. I had a Kalbsfrickadellen. It was a well seasoned fried meatball. It was appetizing and sastisfieng. Not too strange. The potato salad was on the the sweet side. Both dishes were served with a dollop of mustard.

Für heute, 31. Mai 2012 nur einen Stern. Es ist eine…read moreFrechheit, was sich die Fressgasse heute mal wieder erlaubt! Zum Mittagstisch unter anderem Spargelrisotto für EUR 7,70 pro Portion. Ich habe nicht richtig hingeschaut und siehe da, was packe ich im Büro aus? Eine KLEINE Aluminiumschale, die mit einer dicken Käsekruste überzogen ist. Darunter befindet sich eine Pampe aus Reis und ?Käse/Sahne? und ach doch, einge ganze Stange Spargel kleingeschnitten. Das ist fernab von irgendwie akzeptabel, lieber Feinkost Ebert!! Sonst seid ihr ja oft eine gute Option aber dieser Nepp geht wirklich zu weit!

If it is not the best, it must be one of the best butchers in Hessen. The shop is neat and clean…read more Raw meat products are sold fresh - the owner has a high standard about maintaining the quality of the meat products to be sold. The shop's special, pepper turkey pastrami, is the best pastrami I ever had. The ham is also very juicy and tasty. Even antipastries taste fresh and great. The service team are very friendly, well-trained and attending, giving customers very positive, professional impression. I highly recommend this butcher's place.

A fresh, clean, friendly and busy butchers, always a good sign. Best beef in Hessen, pampered…read moreCharolais which melts in your mouth not in the frying pan! You can keep the cheap, mass produced, supermarket, ready packed meats, it should be a treat to consume, not something to wolf down in unhealthy quantities. Kai Waibel has an excellent range of gourmet foods and is a very active Bockenheimer, keeping the Leipziger Strasse a worthy and lively shopping street.

Small intimate space where we were seated right away for our reservation. Service was very…read morefriendly and started with a complimentary basket of bread while we ordered drinks. Steaks are Argentinian beef. Tender and delicious and cooked to order. I found that temperatures are a little under what we are used to in the states so medium well comes looking like medium, so order accordingly. Our steaks were delicious!! The homemade steak sauce is a bit spicy but very tasty. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and want a change from German fare!

For my last meal in Germany, I checked out Buffalo Steakhaus for dinner on a Tuesday evening…read more Steakhouses are popular in Germany and there's historical context. After WWII, a lot of Germans moved to Argentina. Argentina is known for its steakhouses. Some of these Germans moved back to Germany. Hence the connection. Ambiance (4/5): Buffalo has both a small patio in front of the restaurant and a good number of seating inside. I prefer al fresco dining in Europe but inside made for a good choice at this elegant restaurant. White tablecloths and nice decor always help. The seating is a little cramped and there isn't A/C, but this is common for Europe. Service (2/5): This one was a bit surprising. We were seated promptly. The service throughout was attentive, especially by European standards. Efficient but not overly friendly. When I asked for the bill, I gave them cash. The waiter never brought my change back. Let's keep a couple of things in mind here. In Europe, unlike the States, one to two Euros is a typical tip. And it's not standard. This is because waiters get paid more in Europe than the U.S. so they don't rely on tips. The change that I was supposed to receive was close to four Euros. I was planning to give a tip initially but I was taken aback that the waiter would assume I was giving him a large tip by European standards without asking. Never in my life has something like this happened to me. It's standard procedure to give the customer their change unless they say not to. From there, it is their option to decide how much of the change, if any, to leave as a tip. A sour end to an excellent dining experience. Drinks (4/5): Buffalo has a full bar, including an extensive wine list. Since it's an Argentinian steakhouse, I was looking for a Malbec. One, it pairs well with steak. Two, it's Argentinian. And three, it's one of my favorite types of wine. They only had two Malbecs on the menu. The one I selected was a hit. Food (5/5): When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Since I was at a steakhouse, I went with the sirloin, medium rare, with a loaded baked potato. In the U.S., when you get a loaded baked potato, it typically comes with butter, sour cream, and bacon. Sometimes cheese. Here, it comes with a lot of sour cream and some chives. I also tried some of the tenderloin and corn on the cob. Everything was beyond delicious. My steak was cooked just right. It was juicy. The sides were fantastic. A perfect meal. It won't come cheap but it's quality. I was a bit bummed my the service mishap, but overall, I had an excellent meal.