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    The Auslander

    3.5 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateGerman, Beer Bar
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE AUSLANDER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Laurie R.

    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.

    Kids Mac and Cheese
    Nicole F.

    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.

    Joy S.

    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.

    Bratwurst
    Mark D.

    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.

    Chithra V.

    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.

    Randall S.

    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.

    Dhilip R.

    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!

    Schwenkbraten
    Briana N.

    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.

    The "Roast Beef"
    Leticia S.

    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.

    Chickenschnitzel
    George H.

    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.

    My son birthday
    Adam A.

    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.

    Roladen
    Janet S.

    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.

    Texas spicy Weiner schnitzel, jagger schnitzel
    Dexter V.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - The Auslander

    Are they dog friendly?

    Yes, they are dog friendly on the outside back patio entrance.

    Why are they closed?

    Not sure but it says they are reopening tomorrow.

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