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    The Heidelberg

    3.3 (502 reviews)
    ModerateGerman
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Loud
    Good for kids

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    Bauernwurst
    Jessie Y.

    Got the bauernwurst on a bun. It was really delicious especially with the sauerkraut. The sauerkraut was really sour though. Also tried their potato side which is good and the fries were good too. Not sure if the spatzle was not good or I just don't like it. Cute place, would come again

    Reuben House Special
    Ricky L.

    One of the few full German restaurants in Helen as you visit the lovely cute little town. Wanted to experience the full German experience and believe we got some. Located more on the northern end of the strip, The Heidelberg sits on a corner of the market with Oktoberfest in full effect outside and inside as this area is the most active and busiest section of the street. The restaurant has several levels you can be seated and has a stage on the top floor with live entertainment. Service was a bit slow for some unknown reason, but not overly horrible. The menu offers authentic German cuisine with many options for food and drinks. Food was good but not great as it was not memorable as expected. Lacking some flavors but the portions were fairly large. Overall, if you're looking for a nice experience for simple basic dining and entertainment, this is the spot!

    Rose S.

    Passing by Helen town this weekend and had to try some authentic German food. Not sure about authentic as I am not experienced in German cousine. I tried the reuben sandwich and was good. Had fries and a pickle with it. Fries were thick cut and not seasoned. I enjoyed my cold beer in their glass mug which you can buy for $45 and of course I only had the beer and did not buy the mug. Nothing special about it but I am sure comes in handy for Oktoberfest festivities at Helen Town. Carry your own mug around. My favorite part of the meal was the sausage with sauerkraut very good and really enjoyed it. The restaurant has live music they played Polka and they also did the Oktoberfest German cheer which was fun!

    Schnitzel sandwich with French fries
    Elizabeth J.

    Very cozy German restaurant. We came through the back door because our party included people who couldn't climb stairs and the back way had a ramp. Arrived just after opening and we were seated immediately near a window. The menu is large with many variations on German sausage and other dishes. I had the schnitzel sandwich with French fries. The sandwich was served on rye bread with lettuce and tomato slice. It was as excellent as. The fried were limp and needed seasoning. I should have substituted something else. The staff was attentive and efficient. The restaurant played German dance music which was cheerful if repetitive. Lots of cuckoo clocks and other German style decor inside.

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    Barbie S.

    This was an excellent place if you enjoy great German food., I had the sauerbraten, with German potato salad, and red cabbage. All very delicious.. Courtney our server was very good and attentive, she took time to talk to my husband and me. And the ambiance was outstanding. I took a few pictures. Hope if you go to Helen, Georgia you will try this place.

    Julio H.

    I have been to quite a few German restaurants, not only because I enjoy German food, but because my partner is of German heritage. So, after trying German food in several states, I would say that The Heidelberg is the most authentic, tasty, and affordable of many places I have visited. I first started this review with a 4 star rating but I am upping it to a 5 because... 1) they make their own spaetzle, 2) they make their own pretzels, 3) they serve goulash, and 4) everything is just like it is in Germany (if you have been there). This place is one of the few authentic old school places that will not disappoint you. With this said, I must also disclose that this restaurant would be a 3 1/2 in the Fatherland, but here in the American continent, and with all the fake German franchises, this is a true example to follow. I truly enjoyed my meal, the staff was very friendly and shared a lot of information with us, and yes, the music was a bit too much, but it is a touristy place so... it is what it is.

    Schnitzel "Heidelberg-art"
    Vicky B.

    Really enjoyed a delicious dinner here! They had a great selection of schnitzels and some other German dishes, as well as some German beers. Large portion sizes too! Our waitress was friendly and checked on us frequently as well. I loved the decor, and would absolutely come here again the next time I visit.

    Rose P.

    Not busy in Helen, got seated right away. Food came out pretty quickly. I did not like their caeser salad. There are no vegetarian/vegan options. There are no fish/seafood entrees. Got smoked salmon appetizer - just ok. The pretzel was good, but did not like beer cheese dip. Hubby said his reuben was fine. Boys had some of their burger and brat but didn't finish (they usually mow down food). Have had some fabulous meals and snacks in Helen, this was not one.

    Large pretzel with beer cheese and garlic butter
    J B.

    Enjoyed the pretzel as a to go order. Inside was a little too rustic (almost dirty looking) and the staff seemed a little unorganized. The large pretzel was good though.

    The grapefruit beer and a Hefeweizen
    Katie R.

    This was definitely one of the most traditional German experiences. A little house with many levels. There is a stage inside where they do performances sometimes. We enjoyed the tiny balcony and the goulash! It was hearty and meaty like stew.

    Food was fantastic! Service was attentive, and the food that was ordered literally came in about 5 minutes. They were very fast with us! Their pretzel with beer cheese was amazing. Our pretzel with cheese was $15 and our reuben sandwich was $12. Their fries are delicious. My husband and I split the plate and appetizer, so the portion sizes are large.

    We thought the food and service were really good. We had the Jagerschnitzel with potatoes and red cabbage. We shared the dish and it was plenty. I had a couple of german beers

    Apple strudel was great.
    Karen B.

    The food was good! But the service and waitress were awful! She was rude and annoyed with us coming in 90 minutes before closing. Spilled our drinks all over and didn't even wipe them off. Just said oops! Extremely unprofessional and rude! The place has a cute balcony to sit outside and was charming. We won't be back, mainly because of the waitress.

    Coo-coo clocks as part of the decor

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    Fantastic food and our waitress was awesome, highly recommend if in Helen for some German food

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    2 years ago

    So great! Ambiance, staff, and OMO the food!! Definitely recommend the wurst sampler platter! Thanks for a great experience Carolyn!!

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    Took over an hour to get our food and the food was not even good. The place also gave me the heebie jeebies because the vibe was so strange

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    Food was ok, but comparing apples to apples, I'd pick Hofbrahaus for German food any day of the week

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    Bodensee Restaurant

    Bodensee Restaurant

    3.8
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    This was my first time visiting Helen, Georgia. We came here with a group of friends that all spend…read moretime at Oktoberfest some time ago and were looking to reconnect without having to fly to Munich. THIS was my favorite place of the stay, and the most authentic. You sit at benches/picnic tables, the food is spaetzle and schnitzel, the drinks are reasonable and the feel is pure German. If you have ONE stop, do Bodensee...and if you're staying for the weekend, make this your last meal. Highly recommended!!

    We had a great time. There were several options of the menu, and a kids menu for our little one…read more Service was great and there's a small parking lot towards the back with available parking if you get there early enough. Staff here is lovely. Even though we got here one busy night, everyone was attentive to what we wanted. The little one got a chicken tender plate with fries and a side of veggies, and my husband and I split the platter for two. Our waitstaff forgot our veggies, but quickly helped resolve this when we brought it up. The veggies came out tasting delicious. The platter for two was great, tons of meats and a great side dish of gut friendly foods. I wish the sauce was on the side, but it was a nice flavor. The reason for 3 stars was the musical entertainment. I wish there was an option for 3.5 stars, I don't think 4 stars accurately represents this restaurant. The musicians were so talented and got us all excited to be there. It was great to hear some guests know some songs, which added a unique atmosphere to this restaurant. We'd def go back, but prefer another German restaurant when visiting Helen.

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    Dining area
    Dining area
    Sauerbraten from sampler platter
    Sauerbraten from sampler platter
    Smoked pork chop from the sampler platter

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    Smoked pork chop from the sampler platter
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    Heidi Haus

    3.9
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    They are open Sunday! We looked on yelp and it said they were closed...untrue, and so happy it was…read moreopen, we had the combo platter and the Jaeger schnitzel with potato dumplings, Let's start with the service, 10/10 we were the only ones in as we arrived around 4:30 on a Sunday, was told everything is made fresh so there might be a little wait, food came within 10 minutes of order, Combo plate hade 4 different pierogies, 1 large piece of kielbasa and 1 large cabbage roll, all were amazing, the pierogi had such a delicate shell that I am surprised it didnt break when cooking, the kielbasa had great flavor and a nice snap for the casing and the stuffed cabbage was delicious, the Jaeger Schnitzel was delicious , crisp and flavorful and the potato dumplings were a nice light side that paired well. We tend to seek out Polish food when on vacation and were pleasantly surprised and will return when we return to the Helen area!

    Came today for lunch. Menu was hand written due to being "temporaly"…read more Ordered the pierogi platter, a beer and 2 waters. It was crazy hot inside, I guess they don't have a working ac. We never received our waters, food was served on paper plates, pierogi platter had only 3 real pierogi, the other 4 have a mushroom sauerkraut filling. The potato filling was lumpy and the pasta was undercooked. Won't be returning

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    Nice cafe/restaurant with booth or table seating options.
    Nice cafe/restaurant with booth or table seating options.
    Jaeger Schnitzel with gravy on the side, another enormous portion.
    Jaeger Schnitzel with gravy on the side, another enormous portion.
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    Christoff's Seventy-Six

    Christoff's Seventy-Six

    4.3
    (7 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    We stopped in here on our quick visit to Helen after helping my family with a move to North…read moreGeorgia. It was a sweltering day outside and the A/C and cold beers were definitely a welcomed sight. The owner and staff we spoke with were so friendly and gave my brother in law (who will be close by now) the run down on upcoming Oktoberfest events and when the best times to visit were to avoid the insane college weekends. We had one of the most delicious pretzels I've ever consumed and I took precisely zero pictures of it because it didn't last long. Inside the shop is small but they have a big beautiful outdoor seating space with games at each table. We look forward to visiting again in the cooler months and checking out their sister store up the road.

    This place was just ok. The outside was cute and lured us in. Service was average and more of a…read moreto-go place, not a sit-down place. You order your food up front and can grab it and take it outside. We enjoyed our pretzels and beer here, but wish we didn't have to wait inside for a while before getting our food (or that it could have been walked out to us). Prices were great for the location. Liked the string game outside (where you try to get the string on the hook). A great little stop for a quick, cheap bite. Not necessarily a place to linger.

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    Beer cooler set to perfectly ice cold
    Beer cooler set to perfectly ice cold
    Outside is dog friendly!
    Outside is dog friendly!
    Some indoor seating and front porch seating options

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    Some indoor seating and front porch seating options

    The Heidelberg - german - Updated July 2026

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