The Auslander had a tinge to a reasonable German vibe in terms of the ambiance. The restaurant had a warm beer hall feel to it. Service was prompt and friendly. Restaurant was clean. For those that have issues finding parking on the Main Street, it's good to note that they have a small lot in the back for customers as well. Alstadt Peach Radler - Top of the list of what I personally enjoyed at the Auslander. This beer was a light, crisp, and refreshing beer with a hint of peach flavor. Definitely something to enjoy on a hot day. This was my happy place drink. Beer Battered Mushrooms - The shrooms here were better than most other German establishments I've dined at. Reasonably sized mushrooms with a non overly heavy batter. Portions were bigger than expected and would readily satisfy a group of four. Jägerschnitzel - A fair sized slab of fried pork goodness smothered in a red wine mushroom gravy. The pork loin was a good thickness and not an overly pounded thin cutlet. Breading was good, but didn't stick much to the protein. Gravy was just okay in my opinion and had a hint of sourness to it for some reason. Not a terrible entree but wasn't mind blowing either. Currywurst - The bratwurst with this meal was a solid portion of meat that was full of porky goodness. Curry ketchup had the spice flavoring to it, but wasn't particularly strong. It was a fair entree, nothing mind blowing, but still a good comfort dish. Sides - All the entrees came with a choice of two sides. Fries were just fries... good, but nothing special. Mashed potatoes tasted like the usual suspect, mashed potatoes. Potato salad was properly cooked and prepared with some simple vinegary and cream flavors. Red cabbage tasted like vinegared red cabbage. All in all, the sides were just okay. Everything was for the most part clear cut of what was good and just okay. In that terms, there seemed to be a strange and wildly large chasm between what was okay and good in terms of the food. I was satisfied at the end of the meal, but at the same time not unhappy nor super happy with my meal. I was just... satisfied/okay. Food felt a bit overpriced for what we received, otherwise this establishment felt more like a one-and-done type of place. read more

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We love the Auslander. We visit Fredericksburg often and eat here quite a bit. I am a pescatarian and I appreciate that they have non-meat items on the menu. My wife eats meat so she had the schnitzel with red cabbage and German potato salad. I had the pecan crusted red fish with delicious green beans and German potato salad. All our food was delicious and served hot. I had a Stein of Paulander Hefeweisen imported beer which was very nice with my food. Christian was our server and he did a great job in meeting all of our needs. He was friendly and very professional. We will ask for him again when we eat there. read more

If not for the Rueben. I write this because three times I've been to this restaurant because someone in my group was a hungry New Yorker craving a Rueben. Once it was me but since then I've had the schnitzels and wurst and have loved it all. Seating is good with indoor bar with street side seating and then in the back there's outdoor seating and without all the noise from traffic Everything else is what you expect for a Fredericksburg restaurant able to survive many seasons of rampaging visigoths, aka tourists. This place is good but I have to say the mustered in a packet is the difference between four stars and five. read more

The Auslander - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

We went here for dinner with a couple of my girlfriends on a cross country trip. The entire town is so cute and this restaurant was so adorable and fun. All of our food and drinks were really good. The wine slushy was delicious. Such a fun atmosphere. You really felt like you were in a cute German restaurant. All of the food was delicious. read more

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We were sat immediately on a Saturday at 12:30. Not too crowded and very easy to pick our own table. I went with my husband and little kids - we all were able to enjoy just sitting around and pointing out the decor via an "I spy" game. The food was delivered and the portions are huge! We weren't able to finish our plates, but the food itself was satisfying and delicious. I was able to check off my "German food" craving for a little while. read more

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The service was great! Got seated as soon as we walked in. The food was also great! I ordered the Schnitzel and a Pilsner! The ambiance was lovely and the decorations gave it so much history. read more

The Auslander - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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My wife and I visited Fredericksburg on our way back from South Padre Island. We decided to have dinner at the Auslander, which was close to our hotel. Overall, it was a good experience. We ordered the Schnitzel Wiener Art and the Bratwurst platters. We chose red cabbage and the German potato salad for one of the entrees and sauerkraut and potato salad for the other entree. The sides were just average. Both plates came with a warm dinner roll and some butter. The Schnitzel was nicely breaded and fried to a golden crisp. The pork cutlet was a generous portion and tasty. The bratwurst was also a large portion but was somewhat bland. A few packets of Gulden mustard were offered. Some mustard made in-house would have been a nicer touch. They had a decent selection of beers and wines. We got the H.P. Dunkel on draft and a glass of red zin, both of which paired nicely with the meal. We were too stuffed to have any dessert but they do serve apple strudel and German chocolate cake. The service was attentive and friendly. Prices were reasonable and the atmosphere was rustic but comfortable. read more

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Great spot in Fredricksburg! Food was delicious and came out quickly and HOT! Sauerkraut was so good and I really enjoyed all the sausage we tried! The potato salad was great too! Service was fast and friendly and we enjoyed our visit ! read more

I just don't understand how this place has a 4.3 star rating in another platform with over 5k reviews. On a day trip outing with my husband we stumbled upon this restaurant. Both of us had the curry wurst, since we wanted to have a taste of the german flair of Frederiskburg. The sausage was in a gray area between bad tasting and tasteless, a pungent meat flavor that neither one of us enjoyed and couldn't finish more than half of . The curry sauce was a barely spiced drizzle of cheap ketchup. Their sauerkraut was not fermented but simply cabbage boiled in vinegar. German potato salad was interesting... not sure if I liked it. The price for that dish should have been at most half of what we paid. Extremely overpriced. Service was mediocre at best. The fried pickles appetizer was the best part of the meal, although the runny (I suppose) ranch sauce could be greatly improved. The place is nice, we were sat big the large front windows, which were open and allowed us to see the hustle and bustle of the picturesque downtown. read more

I really appreciated the fact that they had a plant based sausage option- I feel like it has historically been a little hard for me to find vegetarian friendly places to eat in Fredericksburg but the meatless sausage plate was amazing. Mashed potatoes were a little under seasoned but tasted pretty good with some sauce. Also loved the frozen bellini. Bit of a wait if you're trying to go during times that are popular but we were seated relatively quickly and didn't feel that we were waiting excessively long read more

Good location, nice atmosphere professional staff , delicious food. I love the ribeye The way was cooked. Melts in your mouth with a nice barbecue taste at a very good deal. read more

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We visited The Auslander in downtown Fredericksburg for dinner, and while I'm not usually a big fan of German cuisine, we still had a good time. We ended up ordering a burger, fries, and a couple of salad options pretty standard fare. What really made the experience memorable was the ambience and the attentive service. The space has a cozy, lively vibe, perfect for groups or casual hangouts. We were celebrating a friend's birthday that night, and the staff went out of their way to make it special even with the birthday girl sitting right in front of us, the waitress managed to keep the surprise intact and brought out a lovely dessert with her name written on the plate. Super thoughtful! Overall, it was a fun and smooth dining experience, especially great if you're in town with friends and want a relaxed spot with friendly service and a festive vibe. read more

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This is a very relaxing, comfortable outdoor hangout the backspace, and the picnic table area was relaxing and inviting if you had a dog, you could bring your dog with you. Our server was knowledgeable and she was right on. We never had to wait. We never had to tell her twice and the food was actually pretty good! If you happen to be in town, are you looking for a place to just hang out and relax have some snacks this is a place to go. My only complaint is that they need to bring the food out faster because some of our dishes were cold. read more

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How does a trip to Fredericksburg miss out a visit to a Biergarten and that's how I ended up at the Auslander. A proper traditional Biergarten filled the aroma of Sauerkraut, I wish they had accommodated more veggie options since the potato soup had meat. The battered mushrooms had meat oil. They had a beyond meat burger but they were kind enough to make a meaty sandwich without meat. My order: German chocolate cake The Rueben with grilled mushrooms w/o beef Mac and cheese The chicken salad The portion sizes were amazing. Also came with fries. The best part was the rye bread and how they grilled the sandwich without meat and with cheese and mushrooms and still tasted good. I had a piece of chicken with the sandwich but I didn't realize until I ate it. The salad had grilled chicken and came with a dressing but the portion was too large but it made sense. Loved their selection of local beers and German beers and had peach mimosa. The German chocolate cake was a cherry on the top and you didn't feel it was too sweet and don't get bored after a few bites. The three star was because the outdoor seating was not well ventilated, and there was this large person seating us all and he didn't come out well, didn't smile and wasn't nice to us!! The waitress on the other hand was the sweetest! read more

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You've gotta get German food at least once when you're in Fredericksburg! So we picked the Auslander this time around. Turns out the Auslander means "the Outsider" so we tourists really fell into their trap. I think this place really delivers in what you expect German food to be, with schnitzel, sausages, and strudel. And the servers are so friendly. But the food itself was ok. I think certain menu items were pretty good, but it's kind of hit or miss. One disappointment was that I really wanted to try the seasonal goulash. And since it was on the menu, I assumed it was in season. But sadly, it was not. We tried: Beer battered mushrooms - these were honestly so good. The batter was so light and crispy. And the ranch sauce was delicious, I think I could have eaten the whole plate. (but also I just really love mushrooms in general) Schmorbraten - this was my favorite entree. The meat was so thin and tender. And the mashed potatoes were delicious. This is an excellent choice in general, but especially when you don't want something heavy and fried like the schnitzel. Jaegershnitzel - I feel like this is usually what I think of when I hear schnitzel. The curry was a bit on the sweeter side, so just depends on if you like that or not. Schwenkbraten - this is also probably more for someone that doesn't want to eat something heavy/fried. But I wasn't really a fan of the texture on this one. It was like the texture of ground pork in the shape of a patty. Spicy Texas schnitzel - this one was also ok. It wasn't too spicy, but the flavors tasted more Asian than German. The sauce reminded me of a mix of duck sauce and sweet Thai chili sauce. It was super sweet, and didn't really hit the spot. My friends also compared it to tasting like orange chicken. Chicken schnitzel - this was my favorite of the schnitzels. The chicken was pretty juicy, and crispy, and the curry wasn't as sweet. Apple strudel - I'm not a big dessert person, so I thought this was okay too. It was definitely sweet though! The cream kind of helped cut through the heaviness, but I feel like it would be even better with vanilla ice cream. read more

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Unfortunately, this dining experience was extremely disappointing. The food lacked both quality and presentation. The canned corn was unappealing, the spetzels were overcooked and watery, with neither the taste nor texture they should have had, and the roast beef was simply not enjoyable to eat. Overall, the meal fell far short of expectations. I would not recommend dining here, as I ultimately threw away the entire meal. read more

The Auslander - The "Roast Beef" - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Happy smiling faces serving up delicious German favorites My schnitzel was delicious and came with German potato salad which my wife stole immediately and red cabbage which Randy loves if you've watched A Christmas Story, a roll and butter are there if you somehow have room My wife got the chicken schnitzel which is a bit crunchier than the pork version. She was smart and upgraded to the spatzel as one of her sides ($2 well spent in my opinion) We were driving so opted for Diet Coke but the table next to us got the huge steins of German beer. Plenty of indoor, outdoor, and covered open air seating, whatever your preference. Even though we live 4 hours away, my wife wanted to go back the next day for lunch. read more

The Auslander - Chickenschnitzel - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Our party of 13 was seated immediately for lunch, sitting @ 3 tables next to each other. Service was quick and friendly. I ordered the German meatballs with spaetzle, delicious, better than food I've had in Munich. Also had some fried dill pickles which were tangy & tasty. read more

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Food is good. Very good portions and I like the beer here too. I like the fried pickles the most

Every thing was really good! Some of our favorites were the fried mushrooms and the potato soup. I went with 6 others and we all enjoyed our food. Would definitely eat there again! read more

Made the trip from Austin to Fredericksburg this afternoon with my wife and two friends, and we're so glad we stopped here for lunch. The whole experience hit the mark--from the beers to the food to the atmosphere. We started with a round of dunkel dark lagers--smooth, rich, and super drinkable. Perfect for a laid-back afternoon. For food, we shared the pimento cheese to start (surprisingly great with the beer), then went all-in with the bratwurst, Texas spicy schnitzel, and jagerschnitzel. Everything was delicious, but the spicy schnitzel was the standout--crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and packed with heat and flavor. The jagerschnitzel was rich and comforting with that classic mushroom gravy, and the bratwurst was simple, satisfying, and well-prepared. Service was friendly, the portions were generous, and the vibe was cozy without trying too hard. If you're in Fredericksburg and craving hearty, well-made German food with a Texas twist, this place is absolutely worth a stop. read more

The Auslander - Texas spicy Weiner schnitzel, jagger schnitzel - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Nice lunch, great service. Their house made reuben was excellent as was the warm potato salad. The Bavarian peach cream pie was tasty- had a whipped cheesecake-like consistency. Solid meal. read more

The Auslander - Bavarian peach cream pie. - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Just had 2 expensive beers and no food. No Germans working here! FWIW, More of a beer hall with a menu than a restaurant. read more

We came with our dog and loved the atmosphere and the fact that the back area is dog friendly. The portions were huge, and the food was delicious. I got the jagerschnitzel with red cabbage and German potato salad. Everything was flavorful. I will definitely be back the next time we're in town! read more

We had the schnitzel wiener art & rouladen. Both dishes were delicious! Went here with a German, just in from Germany & he said it was authentic cooking & good beer! Would recommend if you're in the area looking for some cozy German cooking. read more

Absolutely one of the best German restaurants I ever experienced! I highly recommended this place. Service is amazing. Food is amazing! Everybody is very well-mannered, polite, pleasant. If I could give 100 stars I would! Top notch! We will be forever coming back! read more

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So this place was good. Nice live music outside (but we sat inside because it was so cold). The chicken sandwich was good, lots of beers to choose from. Service was really good. Not too too much variables on the menu but the sandwich was good enough. read more

Went here for the first time today It was good but not over the top German faire The one thing that was missing was when we asked for mustard we were thinking of some German mustard but we got Guldens in a bowl in wrappers The service was good and the feeling of being in a Biergarten was nice read more

The Auslander - Currywurst - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Outstanding service from our waitress Megan!! Their delicious kitchen staff was also on point as they delivered great quality meals quickly. Expect to receive your meal in about 30 minutes or less. They're delicious and the portions generous. I m glad I parked a little further away so I can walk off some of the extra calories. Jaeger schnitzel satisfied my schnitzel craving. Their fried mushrooms easily feed three. read more

The Auslander - Jaeger schnitzel with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Bland food. Dirt floors. Fans so loud you can't talk to one another. No a/c. Food and service sucked.

The Reuben was amazing, perfectly seasoned, good meat, good bread, good sauerkraut! All of it! The Chicken Schnitzle also a huge favorite, perfectly cooked, with gravy on the side! Awesome warm potato salad, delicious cabbage!! Fast and friendly service and a great cold German hefeweisen!!! Thank you! read more

We came in for lunch on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The restaurant is centrally located on Main Street. German flags are flying outside too. We all had different dishes but we all had spatzle! The fried mushrooms and red cabbage topped it off!The waitress was old school German and nice. The decor was like a German biergarden. It's another good place on Main Street in Fredericksburg Tx! read more

Came in for NYE to get my food to go. Because of the festive evening, they weren't taking to go orders Soni sat at the bar, had a tasty beverage and ordered my food. Once it got there, I asked for a to go box and left. The staff was super cool and friendly. And completely understood my dilemma of wanting to take it to go. Once I did eat the food, it was worth it. The schnitzel was tasty and the apple strudel is breathtaking. Would definitely come back to eat there but tonight was not that night. Til next time. read more

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OVERVIEW: 3-3.5/5 - Large portions of food, decent flavors, quick and casual service! Busy restaurant but the wait wasn't too long. We came for a late lunch around 1:30pm on a Saturday and only waited 5-10 mins. to get a table for 4. Great stop for popular German foods like schnitzel and bratwurst, but there are other options on the menu for those less adventurous. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Any street parking or lots in and around the Main Street in Fredericksburg. - Reservations? No, it's a very casual spot. Just drop in, get on the waitlist, and go. - Kid-friendly? Yes, lots of families dining in. FOOD RATINGS: - Fried mushrooms (3.5/5): These were large and golden and crispy! Lacked flavor (could definitely have used a little salt) but the ranch they came with helped. - Chicken schnitzel (3/5): This was good but came out room temp. Not hot at all. Giant portion of chicken. The sauerkraut was good and the potato salad was warm and flavorful without being too vinegar-y. The house roll was delicious! - Apple strudel (3/5): Again, this came out sort of room temp. It would have been nicer fresh and hot from the oven to melt the ice cream. Flavor was great. Very rich. read more

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Came here for lunch after doing a race in Luckenbach. Sat at the bar as I was flying solo. The interior was rustic and reminded me of some of the eating establishments I visited while living in Germany. I started with an adult beverage. Altstadt Red Amber. One of the best I've had and I liked the fact it's a local brew. Light and tasty. Very smooth. My choice for lunch was their Weinerschnitzel with a side of red cabbage and hot German potato salad. I was surprised how fast I received my meal. The schnitzel was delicious and enough to feed two. I was in food heaven. The red cabbage was just as great as what I had in Germany. Just the right amount of tartness as I expected. The potato salad was wunderbar and helped tone down the tartness of the red cabbage. Service was outstanding and even though it got a tad busy, the bar staff were quick to respond to my requests. I am still impressed how quickly I got my meal. If you are in Fredericksburg and have the desire for some great and reasonably priced German food, I highly recommend The Auslander. read more

Food was great and filled the urge for German cuisines! Personal favorites were the schnitzel and the spaetzle was the best I've had in a long time. Server was nice and the environment gave an immersive feel. Definitely a little pricey BUT huge portions for what you get with your money. read more

The Auslander - Chicken schnitzel Chickenschnitzel - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Vert neat place with great service. Wanted the meatballs over spatzele but was told it wasn't the best choice-which I appreciate. All I really wanted was some spatzele but couldn't get it with a schnitzel. Had the Texas schnitzel which was solid. As I was writing this at the table, the waitress asked if we were military, police or fire. I tried to decline but my friend said he is. Showed my ID but mins later a 30 year old manger came up and asked to see it again. So this is a 4 not a 5 for the manager questioning me for my 25 years in the military. He should be ashamed because I initially tried to decline and would rather have not received a $7 discount if it meant my integrity was being questioned. read more

The Auslander - German Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Always a great stop when visiting Fredericksburg. Pro tip: if the weather is nice and there is a long wait inside. Check the back patio! It's so much faster to go to the bar to order food and drinks to go and eat out back (weather permitting). Love the fun peach drinks! Chickenschnitzel is always my go to! Great crunch, the gravy is savory and the red cabbage is just like my polish grandma makes it. Kids plates are pretty great too! Enjoy! read more

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The service was top notch and their banana bread was beat in town. An Aussie Friend brought me here and definitely will become my spot for the area! The ambience was cozy but also entertaining.. great for business meetings! read more

Recommend this place especially for families. Had a solid meal here on 11/16. Schnitzel was good even if the breading was a little heavy. The mashed potatoes and sauerkraut were both very good. It's located right on Main Street and has a good typical decor and feel. Good beer selection. My server knew his stuff and was on top of everything. The prices are good especially considering the location. read more