Bottom Line: The Old Stein Inn is a German experience that doesn't disappoint - great food, amazing desserts, plenty of beer on tap and German charm. On Saturday night I put on my best dirndl and headed into the depths of the Edgewater for a night of fun at The Old Stein Inn. I was expecting it to be an entertaining night with a delicious meal but I got so much more at this German gem. I've never been to Germany so I can't authentically speak to the authenticity of this place, but it felt very German inclusive of German accents from the staff, a lovely accordion player and lots of wurst. When in German, do as the Germans do . . . so I started with bier and lots of it. A flight of light German beers, a flight of dark German beers and some Lindemans Framboise Raspberry Lambic for good measure. For food I had some of the soft pretzel complete with three sauces, potato pancakes complimented by applesauce and a smokey, porky, bauernwurst sandwich. All of that was five-stars delicious The sandwich was actually served on a pretzel roll with sauerkraut (yum) and a side of fries which were awful. If I had been paying attention I would have requested some German Potato Salad or Spatzle instead because both of those potato dishes looked amazing. Even if you don't think you like German food or you are a vegetarian, don't dismiss The Old Stein Inn. I would have been happy with the beer, potatoes pancakes, pretzels and aaaa-mazing homemade desserts. Its a rare day I eat dessert after a dinner out but I could not resist it here. I had the Belgian waffle sundae - a fresh and perfectly crisp waffle, topped with ice cream, a nut brittle, chocolate sauce, butterscotch, and a cherry. So incredibly good and worth the calories. Overall, service here was good. We made a reservation ahead of time and the restaurant was able to accommodate our party of six either inside the restaurant or out in the bier garten. Sylvia, who plays the accordion is especially delightful. I can't wait to come back for some more German goodness and to try the fried pickles. read more

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Quality seems to have dropped off and prices for some menu items seem ridiculously high. We ordered the potato pancakes last night: they used to be obviously house-made fresh pancakes. They've been replaced by something like a McDonald's hash brown that looks and tastes frozen that they purchase mass-produced. Ordered the specials schnitzel and yet it didn't include cabbage. Their fresh pretzel is $9, and it's a remarkably small pretzel with a skinny half that has almost no pretzel to it. Our "das boot" sandwich came to the table burnt and over-cooked. This used to be a favorite go-to, but we've had two disappointing visits in a row, and doubt we'll go back. read more

I don't think I could love this place more. It's the perfect balance between old school, authentic German and clean beer garden. I wish it were in my backyard. read more

German food, done right! It's hard to find a good German restaurant down here. Well, it's hard to find ANY German places to be honest! The ones you do find are usually pretty good, at least to me, but I'm partial to the cuisine. However, great German grub is still an art form, and this place has it down to a tee. Let me also state that we went here MANY years ago (way before the fire) when this place was little more than a dirty biker bar. My dad remembers a very unpleasant experience the last time he had been, where we were all still hungry after we left (we cleaned our plates) and paid an unusually high cost for said disappointing meal. Now, I hate to say good things about bad events, but maybe the fire was a silver lining in disguise. The indoor dining area is very open now, with very high vaulted ceilings and warm inviting wooden benches and tables. They make up for the lost space with a comfortably big biergarten (Beer Garden, literally) out back. We were there in the mid-chill of Fall, and they had plenty of heaters set up outside. The guests seemed very comfortable out there, too! If I had to complain, and I'm not, it would be the noise level. It can still get a little loud inside, but not to a painful degree, and certainly not worth subtracting a star for. Still, thought I'd mention it (i.e. warn you if you're sensitive to sound). The food, though... oh man the food! I find it hard not to order the jaegerschnitzel every single time. The perfectly cooked cutlet is draped lovingly in a smoky, earthy, hearty, savory bacon-mushroom gravy, just the right amount. As with all of their schnitzels, you can choose between chicken, pork or veal, a nice feature on the schnitzel menu. They have a wurst menu, too, and their sausages are fresh, flavorful, and filling! The sides... perfectly done. Authentic, delicious, mouth-watering... They have great beer here, too. Mostly German, naturally, but how can you not like German beer?! Their selection is actually pretty varied, and they have a rotating 10th tap of a seasonal item. Usually really delicious, as well. Try the German Root Beer cocktail! It's one of the only ways I've enjoyed Jaegermeister, seriously. This is a great restaurant, and well worth the trip. I sincerely hope they keep up this level of commitment to the food, the beverages, and the service. This kind of quality will keep us as regular customers for many years to come. True Phoenix story, rising from the ashes bigger and better than before. Please please PLEASE keep it up, everyone! read more

Amazing food, great ambiance, and great beer! Also a hood family place, we always bring our little kids and have a good time. The schnitzelwich is our favorite, and purple haze beer which is a mix of two beers read more

This place has some really awesome pork chops and sauerkraut! I didn't realize my meal wasn't completely German food til my husband told me I was just eating my favorite foods on a plate they serve. Lol So, the German sauerkraut was VERY DELICIOUS. My hubs and my son ordered their meals and loved them too. I forgot what they ordered but they finished their meals pretty quickly! lol My youngest kids ordered the mini chicken schnitzels kids meal, which came with fries and apple sauce. They also ate their food pretty quickly. So I would have to say the food here is pretty awesome for my whole fam to devour our meals! Great job on food guys! We were seated in the back left corner of the restaurant that also had a puck game...2+ players we believe. We didn't know the rules but the kids figured out how to play it anyway. Made points similar to corn hole rules. It worked out pretty nicely. And they couldn't resist playing with that sand box. So much sand. Anyway, it's pretty loud and crowded. The waiters and waitresses did a great job keeping up with everyone's orders and continually checking if we needed anything at our tables. Overall great place to eat and hangout! There was a live band the evening we ate in with our friends. Family friendly restaurant! Go eat there! :) read more

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Great mountain bar vibe, serving great German food. Staff was friendly and service good. Our first visit but definitely will be back.

I took my mother their on Sunday for mother's Day the food was really good but the service was terrible the sever had a attitude after we just ordered water during our meal we were not asked how the meal was but everyone else he was waiting on he asked he only asked after we were done, during the time our empty plates were picked up i said thank you only to be ignored im not sure why we were treated this way the restaurant is 40 minutes out of our way it's not like i don't tip good i guess he got mad that we didn't order drinks which would have made his tip more i tip on service not how much the bill is or tax read more

Been more and more. New chef, better fusion cooking. Great lively atmosphere on weekends.

Had the schnitzel cordon bleu and the jagerschnitzel. Both were delicious. We sat in the beer garden, which is now an enclosed patio and was heated, but you might want to take a sweater. A lot of great energy on out there. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Enjoy! read more

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We've heard about "a good German restaurant" in Annapolis and finally made our way to the Old Stein Inn. Great atmosphere. Great service. Great sausages. Great beer!!! Worth the drive, whether for authentic German food or excellent German beers!! Zum wohl!! read more

So good! Lovely service. The game menu is pretty cool. The Biergarten is the best place to sit but the bar has booths which is unique.

Fun, festive German setting. Great beer selection, good German food. Oktoberfest is a great time to visit, but any Saturday afternoon is a good time to visit. read more

A favorite my family is German so this brings back great memories of sauerkraut and German meals as a child.

The food was great and the service was excellent! We ate in the Biergarten where they had heaters going to keep us warm on a cold evening. We really enjoyed our date night and will be back again. read more

Having lived in Germany for a few years, we had a taste for German food and decided to try the Old Stein Inn. The service was excellent. The beer was also excellent with a good variety to choose from. I have to rate the food as good and not so good. The crab and cheese soup was excellent, along with a pretzel. The potatoe pancakes are usually made with shredded potatoes (as we remember). These were tasty, but disappointing because it seemed to be mashed potatoes with just a crust. The schweinhaxe was excellent. The meat was tender and slid off the bone. The red cabbage was good, but a little too sweet for my taste. The cordon Bleu was just ok. In our years in Germany, we never had a schnitzel with a slab of ham and cheese layered on top of the meat. We expected it to be rolled inside with an outer crust of chicken or pork and breaded. It was a disappointment and a bit tough. Our other party shared the sampler platter and felt it was good, but nothing special. Overall, it was a fun experience with very good service, great variety of beers, and good food as long as you choose the right dishes. read more

Excellent food, very good beers and outstanding service. I had the Munchner Schweinaxe which has a very tender pork shank, plus generous portions of red cabbage and spaetzle, all were really good! I ordered a half liter of Spaten and they served it is a plastic glass. Only negative and I blame Covid for that. Good distancing. I will be back. read more

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The Old Stein Inn is a really fun traditional German restaurant and beer garden. The food is authentic and very good. The outside beer garden has been remodeled to provide cover and heating. They also provide entertainment on the weekends. The service is always good and they check to make sure that you have everything you need. Liverwurst's are served with German toast and is very fresh. The Jägerschnitzel is very good and falls off the plate. The red cabbage and potato salad are both very tasty. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This place makes me so happy! We randomly stopped here a few years back, and remembered enjoying it a lot. We found ourselves back in the area and thinking of the Inn, so we stopped in. The staff was so friendly and relaxed while still being hospitable - they were even very kind to our two dogs. The food is on point, but the beer list is really where the Inn shines. I mean, talk about authentic! Just loved the atmosphere too - such a great ambiance. The Inn checked all of the boxes for us, and we are so delighted to add it to our rotation! read more

Old Stein Inn - Patio area - Andechs doppelbock & schnitzel - German Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Always a favorite if you like German food. Schnitzel is very good, spaetzel is one of my favorites. Authentic German food and feel. Love the beer garten. read more

On 1/28/23 we went to Old Stein Inn and ordered 4 different meals and every meal was amazing! Dave was our waiter, very personable and was truly the best waiter we've had in years! I would definitely recommend this place, we will be back read more

When you pull up to the restaurant and walk in, you feel like you're walking into a inn somewhere outside of Munich. Request to sit outside if weather permits, because it's a wonderful atmosphere that again takes your imagination to thinking you're in a different country. The Owners have tried to create a beer garden ambiance, and they've achieved it without being cheesy or over the top. It's understated and to the point. Once you sit down, you'll notice a menu that has tons of delicious options for you to choose from. The starters at Old Stein Inn are enough for a meal, because they are so good. Every time I come here, I can't resist and I have to order several appetizers of the menu. My recommendations: the fried cheese curds, liverwurst, wurst plate, or the Bavarian soft pretzel. Honestly you can't make a wrong decision, even if you don't choose these. The fried cheese curds though, they are incredible. The cheese curds are coated in a delicious beer battered and then served to you hot and fresh right out of the deep fryer (#Amurica). Once you've engorged yourself on all their delicious appetizers, you now have to try one of the amazing main courses. They serve traditional German fare that meets the standards of most Germans, although I was told that the cabbage is nothing compared to the stuff back home. The schnitzel is a must get, if it's your first time eating here, get this. You have the option of chicken, pork, or veal I say go pork. The breading is perfect and it's pan fried to perfection so that it's not too crispy where it loses the juiciness. It comes with spaetzle, but ask them to give you kaesespaetzle instead (it's cheesy spaetzle), it's heavenly. The meal is enormous so you can save half for later if you want. If schnitzel is not your jam, opt for the Sauerbraten or the braised pork shank. The Sauerbraten is a rich slow braised (enormous) piece of short rib that's topped with a vinegar sauce, it's very German, and very very good. I didn't get to try the pork shank but it looked amazing. If you're going dessert, I'd recommend the apple cheesecake or apple strudel both are divine. Overall, Old Stein Inn rarely misses the mark, it's affordable prices, warm atmosphere, and easy accessibility makes it a favorite of mine. If you visit, you'll soon see what I'm talking about. read more

Old Stein Inn - Fried cheese curds - German Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

After moving back to the states from Germany, I had resigned myself to "meh" German food and beer. Imagine my delight when I discovered the Old Stein Inn. The moment I saw the menu, I was intrigued; Dopplebock, Schwarzbier, Kolsch, and more on tap, Kartofflepuffen on the appetizer menu.... I didn't know where to begin! Everything was outstanding! I can't wait for Oktoberfest!!! read more

Old Stein Inn - I've lived in Germany (Geilenkirchen), and this place brought back the best memories. The Beer, the food, all totally on point. - German Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

While I was visiting family in Severna Park we made a reservation here for 7:15. The restaurant is dramatically styled as a German inn or pub. Waitperson was very attentive. Great variety of draft and bottled beers. I ordered braised beef short ribs, spatzle and red cabbage. Portions were large, food was beautifully cooked and presented with a rich gravy. Others had sauerbraten and schnitzel, all excellent. We were too full to order dessert. read more

I've been here twice, and find it hard to believe that I didn't write a review the first time around! First time was two years ago for my boyfriend's 30th bday with 20 of our closest friends. Everyone loved it, but I did NOT love that they wouldn't split the bill more than 2 ways between all of us. This place feels great for a large group until you get to paying, when it takes an hour to sort everything out. Fast forward to a small family dinner here last night, and everything went so much smoother. They typically don't have much for vegetarians (you can make a meal of sides, if you really need to), but they did have seasonal fish options available if you do eat fish. The potato pancakes could've been warmer, but the cheese spaetzle was on point. The sauerbraten was so comforting, but I didn't like the potato dumplings that were more like mashed potatoes in dumpling form (I was just in Germany 2 months ago, so I have high expectations). The chicken shnitzle was flavorful, as was everything else our table got. Do not skip out on dessert!!! The waffle was our favorite, hands down. In second was the brownie with the bits of brittle sprinkled around the plate. Both were rich, and great for sharing. I wish I got photos, but I was too busy chowing down. Our one complaint (ok, 2) was that where we were seated by the bar downstairs was very loud and cold. read more

I love the specials. I love when bands come during Oktoberfest. Healthy options. Kitchen is amenable to low sodium requests.

I love this place. There is nothing else like it around the DC area, let alone Edgewater. It's a true German restaurant with traditional food, a beautiful beer garden, great draught selection and all around nice atmosphere. First, on the beer...it is the only place I can find Franz Dunkle on draught which is a fantastic beer. They have a full draught selection and even more in bottles. Every time I'm here, which isn't that often, I talk about spending my next visit in the bier garden for several hours. Sitting outside at the long picnic tables, socializing with friends and meeting new ones. It is a European atmosphere you can't find many places. A beautiful Fall tradition! The food is authentic. On my last visit I tried some of the non-traditional fare which is a cross between local cuisine and German. The crab pretzel was incredible and the Muenster Cheese & Crab Suppe was some of the best bisque I've ever had. Worth a trip alone for a crock of this. When you get into the traditional German food, you won't be disappointed. I mean, it isn't going to blow your socks off (it's sausage, potatoes and kraut) but it is all very good. My favorite dish is the Rinder Rolladen, which you can only get during Oktoberfest. I had it as part of a sampler once, and now if it's on the menu, I always order it by itself. Delicious! The sandwiches are good, the salads are great, and the bar snacks can't be beat (try the potato pancakes! the best you've ever had). While it's a great place to go and spend several hours, if you can only stop in for a quick bite and a beer, that'll work also. read more

Old Stein Inn - The draught beer selection is fantastic! Only place I have found a Dunkel on draught. - German Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

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Nice chill restaurant in Edgewater. Discovered this place during the lockdown of 2020. Absolutely love their fish n chips and drinks are delicious. read more

I'll start off by saying the food is always consistently O.K. It's very average, but still good and we always enjoy it. That all is fine, but the real problem that gives this place the 2 stars I'm giving it and that makes me never want to return is that the service generally always sucks. Every time we go, there is another definite drop in the level of service. It was really, really bad this past weekend. I'm not sure what the problem is, but to me it appears that they need to add additional servers during peak times. We seriously sat with our beer glasses empty for longer than they had beer IN them. The server just kept running around like she was going crazy, paying no attention to our table, not even taking a second to look over at us,and it isn't like we were hidden away in a corner, we were right in the middle of the room. It was ridiculous and infuriating. By the way, no bread appeared at our table, even after two attempts at asking for it. Of course, it appeared after we were completed our soup and salad courses. When the main courses were delivered to us (not by our server by the way), they did that thing that all unprofessional restaurants do where they say "Who gets the ________?" as they look around at everyone at the table waiting for a raised hand. God I hate that. I really, really do. Our server never reappeared during the entire meal, even to ask how we are doing. Glasses still went unfilled. By the way, no separate checks, which I completely don't get. So we had to end up sitting there at our table doing math. And you know me and math. What should have been a nice, relaxing evening ended up in only succeeded in being annoying. read more

For the atmosphere and live music, I give this a 5! I only knocked it down a star because the vegetarian option they have on their menu was pretty flavorless. I won't let that stop me from coming again though because of how great the customer service and atmosphere is. We ordered the potato pancakes and applesauce and the fried pickles for appetizers and both were yummy! I like that the fried pickles were fried spears rather than the usual fried slices you get. I wish it came with ranch rather than mustard though (but I could've ordered that on the side myself). The potato pancakes were pretty greasy, but oh so yummy! And the applesauce had pieces of apples in it, it was delicious! I got the Gemüse Spätzle for my meal and the gemüse portion was just string beans, so pretty sad idea of fresh vegetables if you ask me. I guess they cook whatever vegetables they have on hand, but I didn't think that would mean just string beans. While the spätzle was yummy, it was pretty bland. Everyone else at the table got the Jägerschnitzel and they loved their food! I know you don't think vegetarian when you think of German food and that's why I didn't give this place 3 stars. So as a vegetarian, the food is worth 2 stars, but as a carnivore it's 5 stars. Everyone else got red cabbage with their spätzle and I think mine would've been much better if that came with my meal as well. I ended up ordering it on the side (for $4, by the way) to make my meal more edible. The red cabbage brought back so many memories of my times in Germany and it tasted truly authentic. So for authentic German food and music, this is the place to go! Just be wary if you are a vegetarian. And one more big shout out, they have lambic beer here! My absolute favorite beer that you can't find too often at other places. read more

Oddly enough, the last three meals at Old Stein Inn have turned me off. Service and food quality was totally lacking. So sad to say. Twice, I got my fave - short rib sauerbraten, and both times, it was dry and tasteless. The dumplings were chewy and off-tasting. Tonight, I took my cousins there for their Pig Roast night. We should have been a little skeptical...there were only two meals available from the monthly special - a pulled pork sandwich and a platter including pulled pork, a couple of spare-ribs and some pork loin. Really? Is that all? I could cobble that together from Safeway. The meat was dry and tasteless. It included barbeque sauce. Are you kidding? Why not a pork knuckle? A pork shank? A pork cheek? Because it was a meal from Safeway or a provider...NOT a pig roast. I got the smoked pork chop with sauerkraut and German potato salad. Gross. The pork chop was over cooked and dry, the German potato salad was sliced potatoes and pickles...dry and not a salad, and the sauerkraut looked day old with cold (!) bacon...so greasy and cold. We spend $140 plus $35 tip for a very very subpar meal. And, the service was awful. I ordered a beer and my sister ordered a taste of a special beer. The waitress walked off after I told her we had two other beer orders. She did that with the appetizer and with dinner too. Awful service...think she was the bartender too. read more

Awesome food and service! Excellent beer selection and fun staff. Definitely worth a visit!

The food here was amazing. We had various sausages in our plates and they were all done really well. Very generous side portions. I was never really a fan of German potato salad till I had this one! But the star if the show was the desserts. We got 2 to share: the apfelstrudel and the chocolate brownie German cake. The cake stole the show with the rich flavors and amazing pecan and coconut icing! Wanted to lick that plate clean. My only complaint was the noise level in the bier garten was loud and hard for the servers to here, but that was the customers and nothing the restaurant did. Overall if you like German food this is a top spot to hit if you're in the area!! read more

The food here was a real disappointment to me. German food is fairly simple but hearty fare, so it's not exactly easy to mess up. Freshness and quality ingredients are key to good examples. The warnings came early when I was determining my order. I noted that all the regular schnitzel formulations were offered in veal, pork, or chicken. I decided to go with a standard Wiener schnitzel but was then informed by the waitress that they don't normally serve veal because it was too expensive, so it was only available in pork or chicken. Alrighty then, gimme the "pork cutlet" then! Got the apps and main course -- everything was overcooked and had all hints of freshness sapped out of the dishes. The red cabbage and other sides were mushy and not very tasteful. I doubt my pork cutlet was pounded out at all, so it really was just a thick hunk of meat. On the positive side, the beer was good. Though honestly I'd stick with the more popular types rather than skimming the depths of their offerings. I tried the Kolsch on draft and it wasn't exactly snappy on my tongue. read more

Barry was a fantastic server. He was hilarious and made us laugh the entire meal. Food was amazing and desserts were to die for.

Stopped in for some beers and a bite to eat on the eve of Christmas eve. Since everyone is out shopping and traveling for the holidays, it was a relatively quiet and slow saturday night (unlike normal saturdays!). I've been coming to the Old Stein since I was a kid, before the fire and rebuild. The service is always extremely warm and inviting. Tonight we ordered the cheese and wurst platter, the Bavarian pretzel, and a pork schnitzel. Always served delicious food and amazing service. The pretzel comes with 3 dips: a bacon and cream cheese mixture, spicy mustard, and chili butter. The schnitzel comes over a bed of red cabbage and spaetzle, topped with a lemon wedge. I've never had a bad meal or bad experience while visiting the Old Stein Inn. If you haven't visited yet, I highly recommend you stop in. You'll be welcomed with a smile and great service. read more

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Everything was really good, food was fresh and tasty as German food can be, you can never go wrong with German beer though! Had a great time again been 5 or 6 times and will return again read more

Overrated. Quite expensive for the food and beer quality. $20 for what is a sausage is way too high. Beer pricey too. I would go elsewhere.

Brats were fantastic loved the snap No Mayo potato salad was delish never had before Will learn how to make Potato pancakes as a appetizer were golden brown and crispy Recommend dipping in the homemade applesauce Applesauce I had to finish by itself Homemade strudel was hot and loaded with crisp apples Just a great place to have German food Service was great they all help each other read more

Easily one of the most exciting, enjoyable, and unique places in all of Maryland. If you want great food, incredible beer, and a great atmosphere - this is THE place to be! Can't speak highly enough about the Old Steinn!! read more