Throwback to Germany Circa 2006-2011... We lived in Germany for 5 years and absolutely loved it, namely Bavaria which imho is the best and prettiest region in the entire country. We spent many vacations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and gained an affinity for fine Bavarian-style German food... Old Heidelberg brought back the nostalgia and unique flavors that Bavaria has to offer. Our hotel attendant recommended the restaurant as it's a less than a 1/2 mile walk from the hotel... We gladly obliged, as the Yelp reviews were great. Glad we did because Old Heidelberg was excellent. The restaurant looks like the classic Bavarian joint, with all the decor, music, and quintessential German-feel... When you walk in you instantly want a German draft beer (and they have a great selection to choose from); recommend starting with the dark lager and ending with the pils. As for the food, it was some of the best Bavarian we've had in the States. Everything was scratch cooking, huge portions (way too much to eat in one setting), friendly/prompt service, and simply outstanding. My only complaint was Old Heidelberg was astonishingly expensive ($130 for dinner w/ tip, 2 people... 4 beers and two entrees)... Aside from the hefty price, this place is worth the stop when in town. Dave Portnoy 7.9 read more

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What a wonderful experience! We made a reservation for six for dinner and showed up a little late. They were kind upon arrival and showed us to our table. Jackie was our server and she was efficient and friendly. We were served bread and drinks quickly and ordered the potato pancakes to start. They were crispy and hot and served with sour cream and apple sauce. For mains most everyone got a form of schnitzel. They have many variations including chicken, pork, and veal. They can be ordered plain or with a few sauce options. A favorite was the Bavarian with mushroom gravy and cheese. Oh, this is so good! I tried the saurbraten which is sliced eye of the round with a tangy gravy and dumplings. All of the mains come with soup or salad and spaetzle and red cabbage. The soup is incredible and I could easily eat this daily. All of the food was well prepared and delicious and the portions are huge. We all took food home. Old Heidelberg is a very authentic German restaurant that feels like a trip to the Motherland. Very cozy setting and warm staff make this a special treat. The selection of German beers are a bonus! read more

So went there for lunch today I had the bowel of goulash soup I'm 100% German from Germany that soup was not good I keep tasting caraways seeds in it and I know that soup is not made with that spice it was groose My husband had the Jägerschnitzel it was ok nothing special Mind you if you don't like something in a German restaurant to bad for you they don't take it off your bill or bother to asked if you would like something else I didn't eat the soup but they still Charged me Service short and blunt no fuss bread basket was aweful there was nothing German about it plain old Italian bread Fake butter with it Decor needs to go still had Xmas tablecloths on the tables No restaurant in Germany looks like that as they have decorated that restaurant kitschy and outdated they need an update are you selling German food or bier stein ? I came from pompano beach took me 30 min to get there won't be back for sure waste of time Auf Wiedersehen altes Heidelberg nur blöde Amerikaner könnt ihr verarschen in eurer alten Stall read more

Recently my family and I had dinner at the Old Heidelberg, which is located in Ft Lauderdale. Old Heidelberg is a long-standing, authentic German restaurant, known for its traditional cuisine, Bavarian-style decor, and lively atmosphere, often compared to an Oktoberfest experience. After waiting for few minutes we were warmly greeted and seated by the host, once we entered the restaurant. She gave us menus and waters and let us look at the menus. Your meals start with either a soup or salad and they bring bread to the table. The bread is nothing special, literally just bread slices, but it was nice to have something. Some of us got the soup, they had a few choices, and then 2 of us got the salad. My wife got the salad, which was a small side salad and had coleslaw. She actually enjoyed this said it was good. Their house dressing is a dill ranch and she loved it. A long time passed when she came back and we ordered. Decided to essentially share everything. 3 different schnitzels -pork (traditional)which came with mashed potatoes and cabbage.-Jager Schnitzel which came with spatzel and a mushroom gravy. - Paprika Schnitzel which had a pepper sauce. Instead of pork we made this a chicken schnitzel-Sauerbraten and the Sausage Platter. We also ordered suggested beer and wine. I noticed they only had 1 server. From that point on everything took a really long time. She was very sweet but very busy and had most tables. Eventually another server came in to assist. It was slightly frustrating since everything took so long. We were there for almost 2 hours in total. When the food finally arrived its was absolutely delicious. Temperature of the food was hot, well seasoned , just on point. I loved everything food item equally... I honestly couldn't come up with my favorite dish at the table. This was textbook German food. I would maybe give the edge to the Jager Schnitzel. That mushroom gravy was tremendous. All in all the food was absolutely wonderful. I would say the only down side was again the length of time we stayed here. Definitely would come back and eat here again read more

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The jager schnitzel was incredible! I'll be back They have a great selection of beer and a perfect menu read more

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Grabbed a Takeout order of Schnitzel for lunch. I went with the Pork Jaeger Schnitzel. It comes with red cabbage , spaetzle and a mushroom gravy. When I arrived, the place was empty.So I was a little nervous. I walked to the bar to pick up my order. The server greeted me right away.And while I was waiting she told me a little history about the place. The Schnitzel was cooked perfect . Thin , super crispy, and oh so tender. The red cabbage gave the dish a nice balance. First time trying spaetzle and I loved it. Delicious buttery pasta made with eggs. I'm glad that gravy was on the side because that wasn't my favorite.A little too salty. They have a pork shank that's bigger than my head ( dine in only) that's sold by the market price. The day I was there it was $38.00. Definitely going to try it next time i'm in the area. read more

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Chicken stroganoff I really enjoyed this meal, the chicken was super tender, and the sauce was so creamy and very flavorful. I really enjoyed eating the sprouts with the meal. It really came together. Oktoberfest SpieBraten (special) Super tender pork with gravy and mushrooms. Potato soup Not too creamy, well balanced. A hearty soup with potatoes and carrots, quite good with the bread. Goulash Great flavor, a bit salty but a filling soup! "Sausage" Sampler Platter Tasty, three types of sausage with creamy mashed potatoes and a generous amount of sauerkraut. It's a pretty big enough dish to share and is very hearty. We finished the meal with the apple strudel It was delicious, not too sweet. The strudel would have been a little more crispy, but the dish was delicious since it was served warm with icecream, whipped cream, and sweet and condensed milk. It is a dessert that can definitely be shared with the table! We came of on a Saturday night and the dining room was pretty lively with a live band performing. There is also a bar in the back if you want to watch the latest game read more

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Old Heidelberg is always good! We've been coming here for a while and have a great experience every time. We were given water and bread shortly after sitting down, which is always a nice start. We ordered the potato pancake appetizer, which came with three huge potato pancakes served with applesauce and sour cream. They were great. For our main dishes, we ordered the Bavarian schnitzel and Jaeger schnitzel with chicken, and the Wiener schnitzel with veal. All of the entrees come with either soup or salad. We always get the German potato soup, which is our fav! Everyone was very happy with their meals, and we all had plenty of leftovers because the portions are huge. It's not cheap, but you definitely get your money's worth. We'll definitely keep coming back. read more

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Old Heidelberg is a German themed restaurant in Ft Lauderdale. It has been here for quite a few years but new for myself. My sister has been here quite a few times and always enjoyed it so we decided to all try it out as a family. This is a German restaurant with German food. If you do not enjoy this food, this is not your place. We went for dinner and did make reservations. When we got there it was not very crowded but by the time we left it was pretty full. We did got a little earlier, around 5pm, and on a Thursday night. Considering how full it was by the time we left, I can assume it gets really busy on the weekends. We got seated right away but they only really had 1 server so everything took a really long time. She was very sweet but very busy and had most tables. Eventually another server came in to assist. It was slightly frustrating since everything took so long. We were there for almost 2 hours and again when we got seated there were only 3 other tables seated as well. Inside is very themed, you feel as though you are in Germany. There are things everywhere to look at. Every wall, every corner, every inch has some unique item to see. It is very kitschy and cute, I loved it! We ordered German beer and wine as well. For food, again, very German themed. Sausages, Schnitzels, pork shanks, Goulash, and more. Your meals start with either a soup or salad and they bring bread to the table. The bread is nothing special, literally just bread slices, but it was nice to have something. Some of us got the soup, there were a couple choices, and then 2 of us got the salad. I got the salad it was a small side salad and had coleslaw and dill cucumbers on it as well. It was actually really good. Their house dressing is a dill ranch and was fantastic! I loved it! They also have oil and vinegar if you want that. The soup was also really delicious and served piping hot. For entrees we got 3 different versions of the schnitzels, the Sauerbraten and the sausage sampler platter. For the schnitzels, we went with the traditional which came with pork schnitzel and mashed potatoes and cabbage, the Jager schnitzel which came with spätzle and a Jager mushroom onion gravy. I asked for this on the side (glad I did), it was to heavy with onions and hardly any mushrooms. And then the paprika schnitzel which had a peppers and paprika sauce. My husband got this and made his with chicken as opposed to pork. They were all good, very large portions, but I think the traditional is best. Unfortunately to get the spätzle, you had to get a different version. Our server let us know we could not sub the potatoes for the spätzle which is very popular and traditional in Germany. Actually, she said "they don't like us to sub items". So Im not really sure if it is allowed or not, she just wouldn't do it. It take almost 45 minutes to get our food, but it did come out very hot and crispy. Everything did need salt though. My dad got the sauerbraten and it was very good. Covered in the sauce, again very tasty, very hot and very large portion. My sister ordered the sausage sampler platter which had a nice sampling of sausages, meatloaf, ham and more. It was a great way to try many of their items. Overall the food was good. It was hot and fresh, it just took forever and needed a tad bit of salt which is not a big deal. Our real only issue was the wait. It just took so long. My only other issue, is this place is screaming for a small band, live music, something. I guess they used to have it, but our server said they stopped doing it. They did have music but it was just played on the speaker and was so loud it was like being at a concert. It could have been just our table, as we were really close to the speakers. They also have a bar area. Overall, this is a really cute place. The food is good, it brought us our authentic German food. I know we will be back. There are a couple things that can be fixed, aka get more servers or kitchen staff, but besides that it was really great. It has been here forever, so Im glad to see it still going and hope to see it here for many years. read more

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Overall, it was a really good experience. I recommend making a reservation if you're going on a Saturday night. We arrived, put our name on the list, waited about 25 minutes at the bar, and eventually decided to order there as we didn't appear to be getting to the top of the list. The bar service was great. They offer a nice variety of authentic German beers, which we really enjoyed. We tried the Jäger schnitzel and the potato pancakes, and finished with the apple strudel for dessert. Everything was amazing and tasted very authentic. Prices were also very reasonable. read more

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This restaurant is fantastic and super authentic. Best German food I've had outside of Germany, hands down. We came in pretty early so there were just a few others in there. The ambiance is super cool and I can imagine it being the best place to be for Oktoberfest. All of the food was absolutely delicious. The pork shank had wonderful crispy skin and tender meat. We had the pleasure of being served by Zoran and he gave us excellent recommendations. The duck was also perfectly cooked and came with an orange sauce that complimented it well. read more

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What a blast Old Heidelberg was on this Oktoberfest eve. As far as I know the last one of the year. But Old Heidelberg is definitely the way to go to celebrate Oktoberfest! It started out great. We walked in, and we were greeted by the hostess, she was very friendly and very accommodating. I love walking into Old Heidelberg the cute little store right in the entrance with all their cool vintage Steins, artwork and history of the restaurant and of Germany. We were fortunate we got to sit by the bar they had wonderful Ukrainian dancers and we wanted the front row view for it. The dancers were in these beautiful colorful dresses and ribbons. They were dancing to a live band with a trumpet player. We were greeted so nicely right away by this lovely server who also attended to the bar. She answered all my questions about the menu and the allergies in the food. She recommended a dish that was dairy free. She took our drink order, and they came promptly ice cold beers. And they have many size beer mugs plus the extra large size Oktoberfest beer mugs, or you can get the large boot, which is fun. We had a nice dark beer. We got an appetizer also the sausage sampler and it was delicious and we ordered our dinner that she recommended and it's was dairy free, it was the pork tenderloin with extra sauerkraut instead of mashed potatoes. It was absolutely delicious. The gravy was so decadent. Chicken was cooked perfect with a nice crispiness. And I love their sauerkraut is so homemade tasting. My husband got the Jager schnitzel and he loved it. Gravy was delicious. Chicken was crispy flavorful creamy mashed potatoes. Red cabbage is perfect sof vinegar and sweet. Yeah I got the potato soup and he loved it. Thank you, old Heidelberg. We had a great time. We will be back. read more

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I went there Father's Day, wanted the duck and was told they didn't have any that day. I next ordered the beef stroganoff. It came with scraps of meet: probably less then 4 ounces. Very disappointed. read more

It was just wonderful. The food, service and ambience was perfect. The interior was like you went into quaint home in Germany . The food was prepared perfectly. Make reservations. This restaurant is very popular, been there since 1988. read more

This is a great spot, wonderful food, huge portions. The service was wonderful from the time we walked in the door the when we left. read more

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Just finished the dinner with my husband at Old Heidelberg. My husband was craving Sauerbraten for a while. Today he finally got his fix in . I had Wiener Schnitzel. Everything was delicious. We had Hefeweizen and Radler - Prost ! The portions were generous! We Shared Apfelstrudel for Dessert- homemade and delicious! read more

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6/12 sat at the bar for 15 mins and the woman and man behind the bar completely ignored us. They looked at us and walked away and washed glasses. Absolutely the worst service. I spent my $$ elsewhere! Get some manners or training. read more

The food is always incredible and the service exceptional. I recommend it to everyone

Local gem, a Fort Lauderdale staple. You can't go wrong with anything at Old Heidelberg. It's an experience from start to finish. All of the staff is dressed in German tavern outfits, and there is plenty of decades old decor and furniture to fit the theme. When you walk in you'll see the specials board, I always try to order 1 item from here. With my husband and I, we can usually get away with splitting an appetizer and an entree. The portions are extremely generous. The food ultimately is what keeps us coming back, everything feels very home style. My favorites - Paprika Schnitzel and the Oktoberfest Plate . Can't go wrong with either of these. read more

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This place is great. Really welcoming atmosphere, our server was super friendly and helpful. And the food was beyond amazing. Great start to our vacation read more

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I was so disappointed with my lunch there recently, this restaurant is a staple of Fort Lauderdale and I've been coming here for over 20 years so I was shocked by my experience First of all the waitress was very brusque and rushing around the dining room like she was very annoyed and didn't want to be there . She gave me barely any attention. Then I could handle it was only lunch, but the Wienerschnitzel I had mostly tasted of rancid oil that it was fried in . And that strange taste and aroma stuck with me all day. It was really unpleasant. Just not a very clean experience this time. read more

Been going there for the last few months. Sat at bar. Miryam bartender very warm and friendly and professional. I always enjoyed a good Weiss beer and lunch. Schnitzel are my favorite. Beer is poured well. And food excellent. It's comfort food and warm présence. Can't wait every week on day off to make it there. From hollywood. Keep up with the good work. read more

Amazing dining experience, the food was off the charts amazing, wonderful service and authentic atmosphere.

Cool place with authentic German place. You get transported to Germany as soon as you step inside. Fast and friendly service. Food was tasty and definitely authentic. Prices were very good. Will return but for happy hour or for Oktoberfest read more

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This was a fun and delicious, German food place that had a great wait staff, live music and most importantly Delicious Food, authentic food and beer to German. Old Heidelberg looked closed from the outside and we were staying in a nearby hotel, and walked in to this place and I fell in love. Nice work! I suggest this place and support it as should you read more

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Never been here before. Been in Hollywood for a long time and never saw the place before. Just sad that I have wasted all that time. Go see Michelle at the bar and relax. Get the half-liter of the Hefeweizen and look over the menu. I had the HUGE liver and onions. So tasty and tender. Cousin had the "sampler" plate since he could not make up his mind. If you are thirsty but not so hungry come on for happy hour. Buy two beers and eat the free samples of food at the bar. Thank you Michelle for all your help and your great smile! read more

Old Heidelberg - Liver And Onions - German Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Food is not good. Potato pancakes were greasy and no flavor. Sauerbraten seems like it was just eye round in brown gravy ( like in a goulash) no zest or flavor. And don't get me started on the red cabbage. Tasteless and not representative of what is real German cuisine. I lived in Heidelberg and miss the taste of real German cuisine. read more

The employees were very nice. The food was ok. I had the Wiener schnitzel and it was nice and crisp. There was a lemon on top that was already used on top. Not a good sign. The bathroom soap was diluted which makes them appear cheap. Everything overall needed more seasoning. No salt or pepper on table. The sauerbraten tastes like beef stew when it should be more sour. read more

The was a random stop for lunch. We spotted this restaurant driving by. Our server was excellent. Very attentive. The food was delicious! Brought me back to the dinners my Babcia (grandmother) and mother served me. My husband had the Jaeger schnitzel which he said was crispy and had great flavor. I had the Bavarian mixed plate with a selection of sausages. Soooo good including the beets and sauerkraut. Excellent selection of beers. We walked out of here stuffed! Prices are reasonable. If German food appeals to you, then you should definitely try this restaurant! read more

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One of my favorite lunch spots in Ft. Lauderdale. It makes me feel like every day is Oktoberfest. The food is spot on authentic German food, the lunch menu has wonderful selection. Not to mention that they have really good beer as well! Gisella always is our server and is always on top of math sire our glasses are never empty and that the food always comes out right. read more

Old fashioned beer hall type place. Lots of dark wood. We went on a Saturday night so there was a band playing. Music was a little weird. Like half German, then half...other stuff. Disco, Italian, all sorts. But still fun. Very small selection of beers, I think 6. But big menu of German/Bavarian food. Lots of different types schnitzels, many types of sausages, duck, goulash, potato pancakes, really a big assortment of items. I had potato pancakes which were 3 giant size pancakes, deep fried and served with applesauce and sour cream. They were very good. Then I had Bavarian chicken schnitzel, which was schnitzel served with a creamy mushroom sauce, which was really tasty. I liked it a lot. It came with schpaetzle which was made very well. Sometimes it can be very bland, but this was very tasty. also came with a cup of warm cabbage slaw, which was really good. The meal also comes with a cup of soup or salad. I had the salad which was very nice. I also had a beer with my meal for dessert. I had black forest cake, which was very good. Some friends had apple strudel which I think was even better. With tax and tip that came out to $55 which I think was a really good price. It was very much appreciated also that our server, who was super nice, mentioned to us that the tip was included because we didn't realize that. All the portions were very very large and the food was very good. I would definitely come back here. read more

Being that my wife is half-German and her sister and her husband are both German and vacationing with us right now, we figured while we where in Ft. Lauderdale, we'd try to find a good German Restaurant while there. I would have to say we weren't impressed. The restaurant was very loud with the live music, so we all wished we could have gotten a reservation somewhere quieter. For starters, we got a sausage sampler and that was decent. But we also ordered some potato pancakes and those didn't taste fresh. They were very dense, and somewhat greasy. My brother in law ordered the sauerbraten, which he did like, and wasn't too sour. My sister in law ordered the Jaeger Schnitzel, I believe. But she felt they were too thin, and the breading too thick, so she felt the meat-to-breading ratio was not balanced. I ordered the Paprika-Rahm Schnitzel, which for me, was fine. Nothing to complain about it. The side of Spätzle, however, was bland and I felt was probably dried Spätzle from a prepackaged bag. When my wife makes them at home, she adds cheese and bacon and onions, so there was a stark contrast. The red cabbage was fine, but I can't say it tasted any better than some from a jar I can sometimes get at Aldi. My wife's dish, I can't remember which schnitzel she got but it was just ok to her. I feel Restaurant Edelweiss in St. Petersburg is much better. read more

This place serves authentic German food with a huge menu and plenty to choose from. Been here many times and it's worth a visit if you like German food. read more

Went there on NYE and had a great experience. The place reminds you of a German beer hall. Had the sausage platter -- 3 different sausages with sauerkraut. I had the pork shank-- delicious. 2 people had the schnitzel-- huge and delicious. Last meal was brats -- again delicious. Staff was very friendly. The sauerkraut reminded my of my grandmothers. Spending a night in Fort Lauderdale before a cruise hit this place up. Close to the port hotels read more

I love this place. I come about once a month. Depending on the day it can be packed or just a few people but it's never empty. Tastes just like the food I had in Bavaria and a few of the staff are even German or Austrian. The soups are really tasty and hearty as well. Their sauerbraten is so good too although no picture below. read more

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Went for an early dinner around 4pm. We got right in and seated. Inside is like a step back in time. The last time I was here was 27 years ago on our honeymoon. It looks exactly the same. (See pics) There were a few people at the bar. We were the only people in the dining area at the time. The food was authentic and delicious. My husband got the sampler platter. I had paprika schnitzel and a cup of lentil soup. We split a slice of black forest cake. read more

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Food was delicious and authentic. Service was outstanding. Great experience for a true German restaurant. I highly recommend.

Food is high quality, very authentic European style. I would recommend everything in their menu. The service was also excellent. Amazing beer selections, with a great ambiance you can't find anywhere else in South Florida read more

Overall good dinning experience. The Sauerbraten and Spatzle were delicious. Unfortunately the 3 potato pancake appetizer was hard as a rock and tasteless. The side salad that accompanied the meal seemed to have been made up in advance ( maybe early in the morning or the day before, wilted, soggy and watery dressing...although the cucumbers on the side were crisp and tasty!!) chocolate mousse cake was rich and creamy! I didn't mind paying $27. For the entree, but $3.50 for a small portion of Spatzle and $6.00 for 1/2 cup of extra gravy to go was a bit stiff!!! Service was ok, just Ok! read more

Very authentic and original. Cute place has great food, very tasty and ice cold beer. Maryam has the best service and friendliest smile. A favorite lunch spot for sure! read more