Always delicious. Its a Huntsville tradition that you just cant miss! Get the assortment platter. I recommend getting the Chicken Berlin too. read more

Recently my daughter and I stopped in at Ol' Heidelberg for dessert in honor of my birthday. We chose to eat outside since it was such a lovely day. Our server, Alec, was outstanding! He was so attentive! Our desserts were amazing! It was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend. read more

Had lunch today the pretzel and cheese is a must have. Also had the pecan checking with fried potato's which was very good as well. We also had the gypsy schnitzel was good had a lot of sauce but was very good. Well defiantly be back to try other dishes read more

Going Downhill ATM I have been a long time customer here the last 20 years and my last visit was so disappointing. 6 of the 8 bread plates we received were dirty. 2 of the dinner dishes we were given had dried spicy mustard stick to them when neither dish involved spicy mustard. The outdoor tables need repair or replacement. They are getting so loose and wobbly any small movement from anyone at our table caused our drinks to slosh and spill, which then dropped through the tablecloth and onto my pants leg. My hubands chair had a metal backrest bar broken off with a sharp spike left that cut his finger when he went to sit down. They need a welder to maintenance these asap. And the food. I always go for plain Weiner Schnitzel. Always. So I do know what to expect plain wienerschnitzel to taste like. And usually it is so good that I tear up a little as I eat in pure bliss, and I keep eating till I hurt my gut and have to loosen my belt. This time is was just meh. It wasn't actively bad, it wasn't bad meat or fried in oil that had gone bad, but it had none of its normal flavor, just lacking in any flavor. Something key was missing but I couldn't tell you what it was, maybe the kitchen was so busy they forgot to season mine? Cause that's how it felt like to eat. And normally the crust does a pretty good job of staying with each bite but it wouldn't holding together at all. More like panko than what I know their schnitzel should be like. The cucumber salad and potatoe salad were good. The red cabbage all exactly as I expected. But it just can't be a good review when your meat your main dish kind of gave the impression of cardboard. Pretend food. I didn't even want to eat the leftovers I brought home, we gave them to the dogs. I turned down trying three different brand new restaurants because I realized the store we were going to was close to ol Heidelberg, But I don't think I will choose it the next time we're on that side of town. Which is sad. I hope they fix their problems with the dishwashing staff and that the kitchen regains its consistency, and they find someone to patch up their tables out front. read more

Food took awhile, but I'd rather wait than get microwaved food cooked ahead of time. Staff was very nice. Atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect/what it should be. All the food was delicious. The beer cheese was exceptional. Love their bread. The spatzle is nothing exceptional, but is it ever? The Chicken Schnitzel Cordon Bleu was exceptional. And the bites of sausages offered by my husband were delicious. We'll be back! read more

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The honey pecan chicken was good! A bit sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. The potatoes were a good addition but not super flavorful. Our server was great but we were there for over an hour at lunch on a Friday because it took so long to order and receive our food. Others at my table enjoyed several types of sausages! read more

Ol' Heidelberg - Honey Pecan Chicken - German Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

In terms of atmosphere, this is about as authentic old school (southern) German as you can get. It looks like Bavaria circa 1950. German yodeling music was playing in the background. The service was provided by a wonderful waitress in a traditional dirndl dress and she did a great job, including answering questions about the menu items and their selection of beer (they have several German beers both on draft and imported in bottles). Throughout our meal she made sure we had everything we needed. She started with a bread service of rye and pumpernickel that tasted like homemade. So good! For entrees we had King Ludwig chicken and chicken Berlin. The former is chicken cordon bleu with a cream sauce and the latter is a breaded chicken schnitzel covered with Jarlsberg cheese, sauteed onions and rings of sliced apple. Both were good, but could have used more seasoning or something to bring out the flavors, as they were both fairly one-note in terms of taste. As sides we had warm German potato salad (good) and fried potatoes (just okay). The star of our sides was red cabbage, which in their recipe manages to find just the right balance between sweetness and vinegar-based tartness. The portions were large enough that unfortunately we had no room for dessert, as they had several baked items that looked tempting. Overall this is a good place for an authentic German meal at reasonable prices. read more

Ol' Heidelberg - King Ludwig chicken with warm German potato sald and red cabbage - German Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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I was excited to try the Ol'Heidelberg cafe and was looking forward to enjoying some German food. The ambience was cozy and you definitely feel like you are transported to a German like place. We had a wonderful waiter who served us. Loved the bread that was served at the table. All of our food was good, too. I was disappointed that there wasn't Bavarian pretzels, or apple strudel. I learned that their desserts aren't made in house, which is fine- but if you are looking for traditional German desserts for after dinner, you may look elsewhere. I order the pork schnitzel, red cabbage, and spatzel with gravy. Everything was good and cooked well. I just didn't have anything that made me want to come back again. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants. I have been eating at this restaurant for 30+ years. The Weinerschnitzel is always delicious. Ordered with fried potatoes and cucumber salad. Ask for the warm fresh bread. It is amazing. Service is top notch. The restaurant has a peaceful vibe. read more

OMG Where do I begin??? I spent my entire childhood in Germany, my entire family was originally born in Germany. So to say I've eaten my share of German food is a massive understatement. My mother still cooks German food when I visit and this food rivals it. Please don't tell my mom. But this food was a solid 10/10 and I'm a ridiculously picky eater. I live 3 hrs away and will be making a road trip back there very soon. Try this place... You will not be disappointed read more

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This place has been an establishment that my family and I visit monthly. The food is always top notch and excellent service. Highly recommend saving room for dessert as that is a treat within itself. read more

Had a great German lunch for our group of 6 and the waiter was very friendly and attentive!

Amazing restaurant with some history, interior is lovely. Our waitress was so friendly and had great food recommendations. We shared a bottle of Merlot, very reasonably priced, and all of our food was amazing especially the schnitzel. We will definitely be regulars here. Desserts are also perfect. read more

Ol' Heidelberg - German Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Craving German food and decided to stop in here. The staff was very accommodating and the food outstanding. Brought back memories of our trip to Germany! Excellent German Food. A bit chilly in the restaurant but also seating outdoors if you didn't bring a sweater! read more

Ol' Heidelberg - Sausage Platter appetizer with sauerkraut! Chicken Cordon Blue was amazing with fried potato's. - German Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

We had a wonderful experience there today. Great service and great food. They now have a VEGETARIAN section on the menu so I ordered the Mushroom schnitzel (It was delicious - breaded, pan fried & covered in cheese sauce) plus pan-fried potatoes (minus the bacon) and a side of delicious cucumber salad with a creamy white sauce. My husband had brown gravy covered Jaeger Schnitzel (chicken) plus potatoes. Delicious! We got German chocolate cake to go and that, unfortunately, was a bit disappointing as it tasted store bought vs. homemade. As we had just had lots of homemade cakes at Christmas, that made a difference. Well worth the price. Beautiful decor too. read more

My whole family liked this place!! We went for both Father's day for Hubbie and for my son's Birthday! I liked the ambiance. I meant to take more pics of that but I only have two:( Was hungry forgive me !!! So we got all three apps(We splurged baby) Escargot in garlic butter, a sausage sampler, and a portobello app. We got 2 different wines and a beer for my hubbie . Hubbie and I both got the Bavarian pork schnitzel . I got Spaetzle for my side and purple cabbage. The Spaetzle comes with gravy. My son got a humongous Reuben sandwich. He likes sandwiches what can I say. Everything was very tasty, the waiter was nice and everything came pretty fast We were there right as they opened 10:42 am . We got 3 different desserts - Red Velvet parfait, Apple pie for hubbie, snd a Raspberry Lemon drop parfait. We had to ask if they had desserts and what they had. It was not on the menu! Maybe it varies . They do have them in a case by the register All in all everything was Perfect and We all ate well and loved it! By the way this restaurant has been going for 52 years!! What?!! Yep you know you gotta bring it to stay successful that long!! They did :) So SUPERGLAD to find German food in Alabama. We had to go all the way to Pigeon Forge to get some previously!! If You Like German food or like to try different cuisines make a visit. Oh and the girls wore German costumes!! This is a Gem in Alabama for sure!! Look at my pics but I was very hungry and nibbled a bit before remembering to take pics lol sorryxx read more

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I've been coming to this restaurant my whole life! It is where I go for life's events (graduations, funerals,, birthdays etc). It's German comfort food. I care about this place which is why it pains me to write this. I get that the restaurant business is hard. The cost to run a restaurant these days is probably not worth the effort. Thanks Washington!! I have always loved everything I order here but when I got the $10 cucumber salad and only received 13 cucumber slices I lost my 'schnitzel'! Each cucumber slice came to $0.76 a piece! I have no problem paying for things but I expect to get my moneys worth. This wasn't it! They started charging for bread when it used to be complimentary but back tracked when there was an uproar. The cost have gone up but the portions have been reduced. I have no problem paying for things but when you start skimping it's hard to justify coming back. Add a few more slices to the cucumber salad and all will be forgiven! I'll even overlook the occasional small Weiner schnitzel I get. read more

Hands down one of my favorite restaurants in all of HuntsVegas!. Chicken schnitzel, cucumber salad, spatzle! Warm fresh German table bread! Great wine and gingham table cloths! Lederhosen! I came all the way from the Bay Area of California to visit my mother and her bestie for our traditional New Years Eve epic German dinner!! I was so excited! So please imagine our disdain to be turned away on New Years Eve because we did not have a reservation.... We have frequented this restaurant for over 20 years.... This was our tradition... No reservation has ever, ever been required with exception of a 30 minute call ahead request. The hostess was so rude waving her reservation list in our face as though we were idiots. "We've been taking reservations for daaaays!" she barked. What a cruel joke. A party of five proved to be too much to handle at 5:10 pm. What a shame. I was so disappointed and sad that we had to spend our money elsewhere. read more

One of the dishes was a total disaster while the other dish of 'german' cuisine was mediocre at best. While the service was good the kitchen has lost its' past German food preparation skills. Long wait after ordering which was almost 45 minutes to be disappointed totally with our food...the dishes were not prepared by their past German kitchen staff obviously. Probably will not return again...the Manager asked me if I wanted to remove the charge for the disastrous dish and my answer was no as a Owner would have done so without asking... What once was there is apparently not there now... read more

The food here is good but the portons are half the size of other German restaurant I have been to. The wait staff is quickie, fun and tries to make your meal enjoyable. The owner don't keep up the place the beer taps where broken and the restroom was in poor shape. When you go to German restaurant the first thing you want is a German Tap Beer. I will save my German restaurant experience for Helen Georgia. read more

Ol' Heidelberg - escargot - German Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Best German menu! We drive from Birmingham to eat here. All schnitzels are great. I've had each one. German potato salad is excellent.

My friend from Virginia was here visiting and she wanted to go to Ol' Heidelberg to eat cucumbers. Apparently the German restaurants in Virginia do not sell cucumbers in a ranch/sour cream sauce. We arrived at 5:00 which was a good time due to the restaurant being full. We were seated close to the door and were able to see a dozen people standing inside. There were two empty tables close to us but it appeared not enough wait staff for the empty tables. The young lady waiting on us was hustling and moving quickly during dinner service. Hubs ordered a Bavarian Schnitzel with crispy fried potatoes and a side salad. I ordered a Bavarian Schnitzel with crispy fried potatoes and a cup of vegetable beef soup. My friend ordered Wiener Schnitzel, cucumber salad and spaetzle. We had an order of sausages with brown bread and German mustard. The appetizer came out nice and hot. We each had a few bites of the sausages. Next our entrees arrived. My schnitzel and potatoes were not hot. My husband's schnitzel was warm and his potatoes were hot. My friends veal was warm and her spaetzle was hot. I think my order was cooked first and not put under a heat lamp. We did not complain or let the waitress know all of our foods weren't hot. She was busy and the restaurant was full with more people waiting to be seated. We will return again. The food at this restaurant is better than what we had. If you like German food, please stop by and give them a try. If our foods were all hot, I would have given 4 stars. read more

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Solid beer selection and size and the schnitzel was very good. Recommend the schnitzel and the cucumber salad. Very close to what I have had in Germany. read more

Being from three different states, our childhood memories always take us back here when we are in town. The mushroom toast appetizer is a must. The made in house blue cheese and ranch dressings were both excellent. I ordered the pecan chicken with the potatoes, which were divine. Other members of my group order cordon bleu and schnitzel. It is a really good piece of old Huntsville that never needs to be lost. read more

Ol' Heidelberg - Honey Pecan Chicken - German Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

We brought our friends who were visiting from out of town, since they don't have access to German food in their area. We couldn't have had a better experience. We called ahead for a group of 11, and the staff was more than ready for us. They brought the bread out quickly, walked us through the menu to help us choose the best options, and took care of us the entire time. Every detail, from the food to the service, was excellent. It was a perfect dining experience, and we'll definitely be back! read more

We went there for Father's Day because it's my husband's favorite. He had the assorted wiener plate with fried potatoes and cabbage. My daughter had a chicken platter. My son and I both had the chicken Cordon Bleu. We always make sure we save room for dessert and we were glad that we did. We got a rainbow cake which I had never seen before and a turtle cheesecake. We also got carrot cake to go, but I didn't get a picture of it.The service is always good. We like sitting in the room to the left of the entrance. It's the best location. I definitely recommend this place read more

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Always a great time finding authentic German food. So many varieties of Wiener schnitzels and cold German beverages! The host even wears German outfits and has the accent.....or maybe they are Germans ‍. The dessert choices were amazing! I had to settle with the Black Forrest Cake! It's a must!! read more

Ol' Heidelberg - Yummy - German Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Whenever my sweetie gets a hankering for some good authentic german food and sausages, this is where we go.

Very authentic food and nice setting. The entire family enjoyed their food. Nice done and good ambiance for someone that live in Germany for 8 years. read more

Great atmosphere with a German flair. The staff works hard at making you feel welcome and assuring you enjoy the experience. My party enjoyed our food immensely. I've eaten there many times now and the sausages and schnitzel are perfection. A favorite of mine is the red cabbage. Their cabbage dishes are a can't miss when I'm there. If you like something different, or enjoy German food, definitely stop in. read more

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Third time OUT! Mu husband and I went to Ol' Heidelberg before going on to a concert. We made reservations for 5 O'clock pm and we thought we would have plenty of time to make it to the Venue by 7pm. We had been to this restaurant twice before for lunch and while it was not what I would think of as "Traditional German food" it was a good try both times, although the portions were small. This was our first visit for dinner and it was a disaster. They were very busy, we expected that, the wait staff took our order at roughly 5:30 never to be seen again. Once my husband finally got her to come over at 6;30 to ask about our food she made out that our food had just come out. My husband's food was cold, not tepid, cold, and we could see the congealed "gravy" on our meat. My meat had been put in a microwave congealing the gravy even more and the potatoes were midline cold, definitely not hot! I went to the car while my husband took care of speaking with the manager, he is more diplomatic than I am. If it were possible I would give zero stars. We did get our money back but they lost what could have been a great customer in the future. read more

Update: we ordered their pick up Easter dinner after C-19 (or as some yelpers call it "the ick") because as most were, we wanted to support local. The dinner, although very reasonably priced and did travel well was overall disappointing. I'm sure the potatoes were good, they usually are here; however the pork loin was nearly inedible, void of seasoning and so. Very. Dry. I checked their website to see if they are offering a similar meal for Christmas this year so I could dissuade you from partaking. Their website did not have any Christmas pick-up meals listed. Maybe they learned from their mistake a couple of years ago. read more

Ol' Heidelberg is fine. It's a local institution--around for more than 50 years--and it hasn't really changed much other than increased prices. If nostalgia is your thing, you'll be right at home here. Service is good, though I am amazed that they're still making the servers wear those ridiculous German costumes. Regardless, Heather was a delightful host to us--glasses were always refilled, she was very kind, etc. They try hard to make you feel at home. Things started going a bit downhill once we got to the food, however. First, yes you pay now for bread--$1/per person. It's not great, but it was fine. Second, though the food is fine you're likely going to want to ask for spicy mustard (I did) or a salt shaker. My pork schnitzel was well enough prepared, but I'm not used to fried foods being so bland. The hot potato salad was good, and they let me sub some (surprisingly overcooked and scorched in places) green beans for the various cabbage based options. Regardless, if you want a trip down memory lane you could do worse than stop in here. Practical notes: parking is in the shopping center, it's hit or miss. This place wasn't busy during lunch; I think dinner is far more crowded. Bathrooms could use some sprucing. read more

We met family here while in town. I ordered the goulosh and it was delicious. I love the fresh bread that they bring to the table. Our waitress was excellent. read more

Unexpected, very good. Passing through Huntsville on the way to Chattanooga from Memphis, stopped to grab some rain gear from REI. I always look for German/Polish places when I have the chance; I was befuddled that...Huntsville!?!?...had a German joint. I can only surmise that Werner Von Braun and some of his colleagues made it a stipulation that there be a respectable place that served native food before setting up shop at the JPL. And that's the origin story I've made up... As for the food. Dad had a Reuben. It was a Reuben; it was very good though nothing life changing. Portion was respectable for the price. Good portion, side dish of red cabbage was sweet, vinegary, hearty in the acidic realm. I had the Rauchwurst and Knackwurst. Not sure if they were made on site or procured elsewhere, but both very good (and, for unexpectedly found in Alabama, damned good). If passing through again, I'd be hard pressed to choose between the same or to venture and get the bratwurst and polish sausages. The waitress was delightful, despite the campy, er, traditional dress. Southern charm meets hausfrau was a strange, but not unwelcome, combo. All in all, better than average food (gold standard is Polonia in Hamtramck, Michigan; but that's a Bourdain find and was featured on No Reservations, rendering it, and their sausage offerings and world's best sauerkraut life alteringly good), great service, welcoming environs; highly recommended. read more

The food was great. But the wait was super long, seems the restaurant is still in the Stone Age when it comes to getting a table and ordering. Literally took 20 min to find the hostess to put us on the wait list. No one was manning the waitlist area instead a waitress was doing double duty which was not working well. read more

Definitely enjoyed my experience here. I arrived on a weekday after lunch hours and it was very calm and quiet. I chose the Black Forest Ham Sandwich with Euro Slaw. Both were perfect lunch choices. I ordered the sandwich hot. My server "Becky" was awesome. She was also very attentive and kind. She explained patiently what the different desserts at the case were. Spend a little more to try one!!! The decor was also oddly cozy. I ended my meal with the apple crumb pie! Delicious!!! I lament the fact I hadn't been here before but will definitely return. read more

Ol' Heidelberg - Black Forest Ham & Swiss Cheese - German Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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The best German cuisine and atmosphere that Huntsville has to offer. This place has been a staple since long before I moved to town decades ago. It never disappoints! An early Tuesday dinner with my wife was pleasant. No wait, an atmosphere that is true to expectation, excellent service, and my Weiner Schnitzel with boiled potatoes, greens, and house Ranch was fabulous as always. Almost just like Germany (I've been there a lot). The biggest difference...the beer, of course, and the lack of nearby castles to tour. You'll have to settle with the beer menu they have (not bad) and the pictures of castles on the wall. Ol' Heidelberg is well worth the visit. Five stars for what it is. I almost took one star away because they were a little stingy with that house made ranch dressing, but they made that right with a minor mention. Nothing to complain about here...fantastic place. read more

Ol' Heidelberg - Owner's story - German Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Perfect place to come get some authentic German food. It tastes just like in Germany. It was a bit pricey but the portions were nice and filling. The service was great and attentive. I've been to this restaurant a few times when in Huntsville and would definitely recommend and would hold visit again. read more

Ol' Heidelberg - German Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

I really wanted to give 3 1/2 stars. The menu isn't very broad, schnitzels and wurst. I have Wiener Schnitzel that was good. The red cabbage was very tasty. I was disappointed with the spaetzle. Overcooked and gummy. Beer selection was decent but really wanted an Ayinger Celebrator on draught. Desserts look decent for a Monday night, but if they had a nice Black Forest Torte I would have ordered it. Service was attentive. Not much of an Ambiance. read more