I've been going to the Fort for over 50 years and never in that time thought about writing this kind of review. I drove over two hours for to sole purpose of going to the Fort. The Fried Cheese to start was good, as always. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for my entré, the Jaeger Schnitzel. The spätzle was salty and over spiced. The schnitzel was not good cut of veal and the gravy was a bland generic brown gravy, not the hunter's gravy from past years. I guess my question revolves around whether the long-time recipes from the Fort still exist and if they do why are they not followed. Yes, the ambience is still great as are the waitstaff. I just seems that the food quality standards have slipped dramatically. I certainly hope they can get their mojo back. read more

This restaurant is located in the downtown area on a street closed off to traffic. We had an early dinner around five on a Thursday, and there was ample nearby street parking. The restaurant offers valet parking. They have a large outdoor space that is in the street and inside seating. The outside has a canopy and is nicely decorated. I had the veal schnitzel with the mushroom gravy, and it complemented the schnitzel. It was a large piece of meat. My husband had the lamb shank and that was very good too. The fried Camembert cheese appetizer was good but not exceptional. Service was good. read more

Student Prince - Menu - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

The atmosphere and decor was one of the most unique I've ever seen - felt like I was transported to a traditional Germany restaurant! And the food was *Chef's kiss* amazing. We split the German sampler appetizer, which I'd recommend as a way to try multiple appetizers at once! The Brussels sprouts and giant pretzel were my favorite parts. When it came to the main dishes, I was debating between the Schnitzel or the Hungarian beef goulash, and ended up going with the goulash. It did not disappoint! The beef was so flavorful and hearty, and the sides (sauerkraut and red cabbage) were super yummy as well! The only downside is that this place is very not vegetarian-friendly. My vegetarian friend asked for a vegetarian pasta dish we had seen on a prior menu, and it ended up being essentially Mac & cheese with some Brussels sprouts on top - so unauthentic! That was disappointing but our waiter was very nice, and removed that dish from the bill. read more

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We stopped here after visiting the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. If we didn't have such a long drive ahead of us, I would have been more adventurous and tried a cup of the goulash or one of the many German dishes on the menu. Instead, I had the cheeseburger which was good, prepared as I requested. The rolls they brought out while we waited were fluffy, light goodness. read more

Student Prince - a dining room with stained glass windows - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

The food is wonderfully old world, as is the decor! We enjoy the various schnitzels every time we go, and it's always like a trip to grandma's house with the steins, etc. Service is attentive without being intrusive. They have room for our entire family, which is a plus. read more

Such an iconic location. It's like having fine German fare and drink inside a cool museum. A group of 6 of us savored every bite of our schnitzel and goulash. Our waitress was outstanding in her knowledge of the menu and the interesting history of the establishment. Can't wait to go back next time in Spfld. read more

Such a great find in the heart of downtown Springfield Everything was delicious from start to finish. Potato pancakes, goulash, Rüben Sandwich, Schnitzel Sandy . And the grand finale was Apple Strudel with ice cream. Our waitress Stephanie was amazing. Very attentive and friendly. We even got a bit of information on this historical restaurant. We will definitely be back! read more

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Didn't seem there was much choice in downtown Springfield. Wow...great spot, great vibe and really amazing food! Had the pork chop w/sauerkraut and potatoes. Maybe the best I ever had, and the price was very reasonable. Guys behind the bar were attentive and actually talked during my visit. 3 thumbs up!!! read more

Omg what a WONDERFUL experience! The food was AWESOME! The atmosphere was AWSOME! The decor was AWESOME! Our waiter, Patrick, was AWESOME, kind, and very helpful. We all, 5 of us, enjoyed everything that was ordered and enjoyed everything we poked from family members plates. The restaurant and bathrooms were all clean and the outdoor seating was so pretty and well done. We all agreed we will be back for dinner and try other dishes. Thank you! And the history of the area was ... AWESOME!! read more

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Restaurant is a institution in Springfield. Wonderful menu of German food. Service is exceptional and great alcohol choice (German Beers) If in Springfield you should eat at the Fort (What Springfield people call the restaurant) read more

Very large dining spaces, decorated typically German. Quality food, particularly the sauerkraut, red cabbage and spaetzle. Wish they offered a smaller sausage sampler dish. Recommended. read more

Real cool place. Decor is a lot of fun and from what I heard this place has been around for a while and years ago was the absolute place to go in Springfield Had the wurst platter with red cabbage and spatzle. Great job the cabbage and spatzle was some of the best I've had. The wurst we fresh, they could have been served hotter but they were great read more

Student Prince - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

What a fun spot! A friend recommended this place to me while on a work trip. I happily went for lunch and did the 3 course lunch special! The service and ambiance of this place is bar none! What a great find! First I had the Goulash for a started, it had a wonderful taste to it...so so flavorful!! For my main course I got the Veal Kaiser Schnitzel, as good as it tastes in Germany!! For dessert I had the Sticky Toffee Pudding, was a recommendation from the waitress, I'm so glad I listened to her. It was to die for! I highly recommend this spot! 10/10!! Prost! read more

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A delicious lunch at the Student Prince. A big thanks to Shellie our waitress, gracious and friendly. When we ask for suggestions, everything she suggested was a hit. We left the restaurant very happy and satisfied. A cozy restaurant ambiance. read more

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Mind you tonight (also another one two weeks away) will have what's called a "Hunter's Dinner" & I preordered my spot, went & I'm gonna say everything I had (including leftovers of dessert) is worth it. Nevertheless in February they have game meats which normally you wouldn't have unless you were in the mood or something but even if you come here for another Germany/Bolivarian dinner I'l say no disappointment unless you decide the wrong item or something. Now photos which I am presenting are from the dinner tonight & few other things but overall I hope that what I mentioned helps out. Oh in the meantime meal there was a rabbit one & forgot to take the picture-MY BAD! read more

Student Prince - Pin - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Interesting menu. I had a filet special that was better than the $75 dollar filet at mgm. Staff were attentive and friendly. The decor is something out of the 70s but it's pretty cool. read more

Fanatic food and great service! I had a great meal. I especially appreciated the complementary valet parking. read more

Student Prince - Sampler and truffle fries. - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Hard to find a good German restaurant now days but this is it! Wonderful staff and atmosphere. We ate early so it wasn't crowded yet. The food was great! Nice portions and hot! Every thing was delicious! I'm already making plans to go there again! As we left the bar was packed, but sadly we had an early wake up so we couldn't join the festivities. Till the next time! read more

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My husband and I are frequent diners and we love the place which made it easy for me to choose the Student Prince for my husband's surprise 70th birthday party. Lexi, Jeff, Shelly and Stephanie made this experience amazing. Lexi accommodated me with anything I asked for and was patient with all my phone calls lol . The food, of course was amazing as usual . But what I would like to highlight is the fantastic service from Jeff, Shelly and Stephanie. Jeff was right there making sure everything that I requested was taken care of. He kept the party rolling, I know Jeff has been there for many many years. And he is great at what he does. But this experience will leave a lasting memory for my husband and myself. Thank you thank you thank you. read more

Student Prince - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

A national treasure. You won't find a more authentic or historic German restaurant in New England. Superior food and taplist, with one-of-a-kind decorations. Shelley was an outstanding server. read more

The food is not good! But maybe all German food is bad. I don't remember it being bad like this when I lived there. The one thing Germans do right is cabbage and bread. The cabbage and kraut were terrible, worse than anything you'd find in a can from Aldi. I sent two dishes back. The pretzel was damn good and this is why I left 3 stars. Piping hot. I would say go for the company. People at the bar were super nice. Great selection of beer and German and Austrian wine. They could've had some German music playing. Also the staff needs to seriously learn a few words in German. Basic pronunciation would level this place up. read more

Student Prince - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Student Prince had been a favorite for most of my life. For me, 40 years ago it was the place to get good European beer. Now it's a good place to satisfy my German food craving. Having worked in Germany, I can tell you the food is not as good as top restaurants in Germany. However, the food is good and it keeps me coming back. The menu contains the usual German options we find locally. At last visit, my wife raved about the short ribs. My adult daughters and I had three different versions of schnitzel. My veal was fork tender. The interior decor makes you think of a German restaurant. Lots of great stuff to look at on the walls. The waitstaff is friendly , but were stretched thin the night we were there. The hostess felt she had to lie to us a couple times concerning why we weren't being seated until 40 minutes after our reservation. Valet parking guys were great. Use them as parking is a bear in this neighborhood. Summary: good beer, good schnitzel! read more

I have been here a couple times for some events I have held there. They can accommodate large parties which is great. There is a full bar and lots of space. During the holidays they do change their menu though. I always get their potato pancakes and a salmon salad. They decorate for holidays as well. Make sure you have a reservation before going because it will get crowded fast. read more

Great pork and or lamb knuckle. As good as I have gotten in Cologne. Place can be loud. One time we were right in front of the band. read more

What a nice restaurant! They offer valet parking which is great and the restaurant itself has a cool German vibe. We were seated fairly close to our reservation time and had wonderful meals. I wish I had posted this review back in September when we went as I would have remembered the names of the dishes we had, but seriously, if you're in the area definitely check it out. Make a reservation though as the place is busy. read more

Student Prince - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

From exceptional to average. I was encouraged by the Yelp reviews, so I I ordered 4 lunch sandwiches to go. Quality and quantity did not meet my expectations. I suppose I should have ordered from the dinner menu and left it at that. read more

An iconic and historic location. We are lucky it has survived the decaying city of Springfield. Great schnitzel, excellent beer and a beer stein collection that is world class. If you are in the area, go out of your way to visit this awesome restaurant. read more

Nice quick lunch. Not crowded, seated and helped immediately. Coke was not all that great but the prime rib sandwich on the pretzel bun was great. Tater tots were my side and maybe they were cooked just a bit too much? Not terrible. One of the better meals I've had on my business trip to Springfield read more

Student Prince - Forgot to take pic before starting. Prime rib on pretzel bun with tater tots - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

This place is a must if you're in Springfield, especially around the holidays. They have carolers that walk throughout the restaurant singing. They have fantastic staff that are very good at what they do. The schnitzel is fantastic but they have everything from giant pretzel to baked scrod on the menu. Many good German beers on tap. Free valet parking at the front door. read more

Student Prince - German Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Student prints is amazing. The Venus schnitzel was great. The servers was amazing and very helpful. The vibe was giving old school vibe check!! read more

The food is delicious, the service impeccable, the ambiance charming, but what really brings me to the Fort this time of year is the carolers! And the decorations. Anyone who has ever decorated anything for Christmas can appreciate the care of the thousands of Items especially in the tap room (that sounds so much classier than the bar!). The beer stein collection is Impressive. I am also charmed by the decor and I wonder as I sit in a booth enjoying my honey roasted brussel sprouts and cranberry apple mocktail how many others have sat in the same spot over the past 100 years. My shrimp came swimming in clarified butter that complimented the vegetable medley. There was plenty of butter left over after all that was were the little tails. And then the singers. I am Returning tonight. read more

What a gem of a place! We had a large group of people for dinner and we had a great experience. You really step back in time when you visit the Student Prince! Old school German pub with a large restaurant space and tons of character. The place was decked out for May Day, and a group of singers were performing hits from 'The Sound of Music'. This was a special event, so I don't know how often these are held on site. Regardless, the staff was friendly, very patient, and provided great recommendations. The food was served fresh and hot. Everything was very tasty. Do not pass up the Apple strudel! It was some of the best strudel I've ever had! read more

Had lunch - cool old world vibe. Was expecting a diverse German Wine list so that was disappointing. Service was fine. Food was good. I was hoping for more but it was OK. read more

Not what it used to be. Food was not great and service that same. The only part we all liked was the cucumber salad. read more

I love Student Prince! I love their Pilsner Urquell on draft and giant pretzel! The restaurant has a great atmosphere with great food and nice friendly service. Fried Camembert cheese is a "must try"! I wish the restaurant was closer to us... read more

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Pretty cool local bar - here for a short overnight and heard all about this spot. Schnitzel was deliciouso!

We celebrated my wife's birthday. The food and the service were outstanding. I have been going here since 1975 and they never disappoint me. If you like German cuisine they do a fantastic job. They make a great steak dinner. read more

I love German food. I stopped in for an early dinner ( 4:15). Unfortunately I was so disappointed. Veal schnitzel ...greasy, flavorless. I ate 3 bites, told wait staff I didn't need a doggie bag, she never asked why. Just handed me a bill for $28.50 for the schnitzel , ran my credit card, and collected her tip. Guess I'll look for German food elsewhere. read more

It's rather expensive for what it is. I've had my share of German food, mostly home cooked at this point. I think I'm just spoiled. The food is good, the service is better. We had one dinner entree, one lunch special, an October Fest Beer and a soda to the tune of $75. Kinda pricey for a lunch....we'd go back. read more

More like 3.5 out of 5 stars. We ended up in Springfield MA for a night during our road trip of the north east coast. i wanted to try something new, and found this place with a weird name but decent reviews. For the appetizer, we got the fried camembert cheese with the honey mustard. For the entrees, we got the german sampler and classic wiener schnitzel with a fried egg. Both of these entrees come with 2 sides, so we got the house made sauerkraut, fries, spätzle, and honey glazed Brussel sprouts. To be honest, most of the food was delicious, and they gave you a lot. we didn't finish the entrees, and had to bring it back to our hotel. my favorite sides were the spatzle and the sauerkraut. the entree sampler was a nice choice, because we could try a variety of items without just sticking to one. if you are craving an appetizer before dinner, make sure you try the fried cheese with honey mustard. the moment it came, it disappeared within minutes since it was so delicious. We also got a beer sampler, and the best one was the pumpkin seasonal one. They put some cinnamon on the lip of the glass, and it made it just that more enjoyable. There's no dedicated parking lot for this location, but they have valet outside. if you don't want to pay for valet, i'm sure you can find parking 1-3 blocks away... read more

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