I asked if they ever had Sauerbraten. Was informed it would be on the menu next Sat 6/9, so I went. ******The BEST Sauerbraten I've ever had!******** So glad I made the trek from Kodak! The food is fantastic, the servings generous, and the staff SO friendly! I will be there as often as possible! Thank you, chef Kenny, for a fabulous meal! I can't wait til Sauerbraten is a regular on the menu :-) We have had the Schnitzel, which is great, as was the German potato salad. The "Hugo", is a wonderful summertime drink and all the others sound yummy, too. They were so accommodating, they even turned the TV to the Belmont for me, so I wouldn't miss it! I can't say enough good things about this restaurant! We found out about it in our church bulletin - SO thankful! Best meal in the area, hands down! Go try it! read more

A secret gem in Pigeon Forge! We went for dinner and the food is delicious! Full bar and the staff was great. Tim took great care of us. My mother-in-law had the pot-roast special, and everyone was eating it! Loved the sauerkraut, could just eat an entire bowl of it! We will back next time we visit! read more

Went to the wild bear tavern twice while we were in pigeon forge. Ordered the Oma's bacon and cheddar cheese potato pancakes appetizer. It was delicious. Then went back later in the week and ordered the apfelstrudel... it was also delicious. Lori ws our waitress and would recommend her again. We look forward to going back here again next time we are in pigeon forge. read more

Wow, this place was awesome. This was, by far, our favorite meal in the Smoky Mountain area. My husband ordered a brat burger, cooked exactly to his preferences and I ordered the schnitzel. The German mustard and sausage on the burger were outstanding. He also got the potato pancakes as his side (hashbrown type potatoes with bacon and onion, drizzled with sour cream, and with applesauce to dip). They were delicious. The schnitzel was cooked perfectly and the sauce was light and refreshing. Mine came with a salad and side (although you can switch out the salad for an additional side). I had Opa's mashed potatoes (mashed potatoes with bacon, onion, and apples) and a salad. It was awesome. The service was very friendly and we enjoyed having Lisa as our server. She was very helpful in describing the food. Compared to many of the "popular" places, this restaurant had much better food. Go here. You won't be disappointed. read more

After a 30 minute wait for a table at the dinner hour, we were treated to excellent service. The food was amazing. I had the Schnitzel. My daughter ate pot roast. My husband had the pork shank. We could have easily shared one of those items because the portions were enormous. The sauerkraut, rotkhol and mashed potatoes were delicious. We saved room for dessert. They were out of Black Forest cake. My daughter had German chocolate and my husband had apple strudel. All I can say is, "Wow!" The manager came by the table to make sure we were happy with our food. Excellent food! Excellent service! Definitely on our short list to repeat when we visit this area, again. read more

We ate here on our last night of vacation (6.8.18). It was delicious!!! So much food and we left stuffed. Their Mac and cheese specialty is wonderful! Our waitress was awesome!!!! read more

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!! My husband and I are world travelers, have eaten all sorts of cuisine, lived in Germany for several years, and we know good German food! In all our culinary adventures outside of Germany, we had yet to find truly good schnitzel - until today!!! Added to our search for well-prepared food was the challenge of accommodating my Celiac disease. Not only did our waitress, Jess, assure us we would be fed well, but she called out Chef Kenny to chat with us and make sure we knew we were in good hands. Jess continued to wait on us with a smile and great service while Chef Kenny prepared our meals. We both ordered the schnitzel with rot kohl and fried potatoes done with bacon and onions. When our plates came we were impressed with the generous portions and thrilled with the wonderful taste of authentic German food! Both my gluten free version and my husband's traditional version were absolute perfection - hot, crusty exterior with moist, properly cooked meat inside, and a grilled half of lemon to give the bit of tart juice kick needed for the real deal. We were in foodie heaven! Thank you Chef Kenny for understanding my health needs, preparing something that was safe for me, and still providing a fantastic taste! And, as my husband said to our waitress, Jess, when she asked if everything was OK - "OK doesn't begin to describe how wonderful this food is!" If you want real German food in the Pigeon Forge TN area, The Wild Bear is the place to go!!! read more

Celiac Friendly!!! I can't say enough good things! I don't even know where to start! The food was amazing! They have cards for people with allergies to fill out before ordering and then the chief will come out and let you know what changes he can do for you. He personally makes sure it's prepared to his likings as far as zero chances of cross contamination. If he recommends anything get it! You won't be disappointed! The service was amazing! Everyone was very polite and nice from the moment we walked in the door! Chef Kenny checked on us and personally made sure everything was great! He even made me my own gluten free desert that was to die for! Our waitress Lori was sweet as could be and that girl is on top of things at all times! The manager Casey was also very nice and spoke to us for a while about the menu and making sure we were happy with everything we ordered. The only thing I wasn't happy about with our visit is they don't have a restaurant in my town! We will be back every year! Please come to LouisvillrKentucky! read more

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I have to say the food was excellent & will be back. Wayne was our server. He told us he just moved down from NY. This was his first job as a server. I have to tell you he is doing a great job. I would never have believed this was his first time as a server after only 2 weeks on the job. Keep up the good work Wayne! read more

Food was great. We came for lunch. I recommend the potato cake and the black Forrest dessert. Our server Lisa did a great job. Lovely atmosphere and great service. 5 out of 5 service. read more

this place was simply amazing. food was delicious. my mom and sister have severe gluten allergies, and they were able to give them a delicious meal that wasn't a salad. as the chef said "everyone deserves to have a delicious meal". a delicious meal indeed! a must stop when you're in the area. read more

We visited the restaurant on September 2 sorry for the late review but our experience was phenomenal. The restaurant was not very busy but we were told we had a 30 minute wait. We sat in the patio, about 15 minutes later our server Bosko arrived. He apologized for the wait and explained that a kitchen staff member had walked out, which forced staff to work extra duties! Well, I have to say, they pulled together as a team because our meal was fantastic! We ordered the potato pancakes as an appetizer and they were so good! My wife planned on making two orders for our party of 5, and Bosko explained that one order would likely be more than enough. We was correct! For our main courses we had Bavarian Bratwurst, schnitzel Parmesan, and two Big Bear burgers. Everything we had was delicious and perfectly prepared. Even with the kitchen staff under pressure our food came out quickly. Bosko is a fantastic server, taking time out to explain how each dish is prepared, answering or questions, and making suggestions. He is very proud of his restaurant! Since we have family living in the area we will surely be back soon. Try them out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Been residents of Sevierville for exactly 1 year in July. Don't often go out to eat, so we are selective about where we go. Saw a coupon in the local newspaper and got excited about a German Restaurant in the area....my husband and I are both second generation immigrant born. Stopped in for dinner to enjoy the 1 year anniversary of our move and for my birthday...... We were greeted at the door. Our server, Morgan was prompt, attentive and very pleasant. She engaged in conversation when we mentioned our two celebrations and answered all our questions about the menu. I had the schnitzel and my husband had the pork shank....both delicious, as well as the spaetzle and potato pancakes. Morgan checked on us often and surprised us with a delicious birthday dessert of apple strudel. Let me correct that....it was superb!! We sent our compliments on the entire meal to the chef. Casey, the Manager stopped over as well to welcome us. He was very nice and engaging. He shared with us some of the history of the restaurant and spoke highly of the chef as well. He shared a tidbit with us as well when he told us that they serve a Saturday special of sauerbraten (marinated for 3-4 days).......will be back on a Saturday some time very soon ! ! My only suggestion would be a larger menu of authentic entrees....maybe one or two regular beef options. read more