This place is a long standing institution in queens and the interior reflects that. The decor alone makes this place feel like such a special experience. I had a group dinner here for my parents and my boyfriend's mother to meet for the first time. This is perhaps not the perfect location for this type of thing, as it was extremely loud in the restaurant. Despite being very busy, the hostess made sure we had a comfortable table to sit at and were not too cramped. As expected, the beer selection is great and I enjoyed my Berliner Weisse very much. I ordered the goulash and kasespaetzle. The goulash was rich, well seasoned and filling. The spaetzle was soft and creamy, covered in lots of flavorful aged cheese with salty bacon bits and sweet onion. A very rich dish. Although I didn't technically order an entree, I still found myself pleasantly full at the end of the meal. The rest of my dining companions ordered either the schnitzel or the wurstplatte. All seemed very pleased with their food, and some even had leftovers to bring home due to large portions. This restaurant is certainly a fun spot to come, reservations recommended. There's a reason they've been open for so long. read more

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Delicious German food! We came here for lunch and the restaurant is adorable. Filled with German decor and beautiful stained glass windows, this is a great spot for lunch or dinner. I had Schnitzel Holstein and my husband had prime rib. The food and drinks were all great. The service was quick and the servers friendly. Great place!' read more

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I've been on a mission to find the best German fare in the city. This may be it. Fabulous schnitzel, goulash, gigantic bretzel, beer, wurst, potato salad. It feels exactly like a gasthaus in Germany or Austria. Interior design was on point - animal heads on the wall, carpeted floors, timber tables and chairs, Hofbrauhaus mugs, combined with friendly service. The only reason I won't be here weekly is because it's a bit far to travel. But I'll definitely be back! read more

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Used to be the best but I'm afraid they are slipping , hopefully they shape up . So the bread dumplings tasted like old stale refrigerator , pork chop tough and leberkasen was ok . Wait service was excellent and goulash soup excellent . Usually I would rate 4 to 4.5 but this is 3 based on this visit . read more

Always consistently great. Everything you would want in a German restaurant. We've eaten just about everything on the menu at least once. Don't pass this place by. read more

The food is amazing and don't forget the cocktails! Service was exceptional and the ambiance was terrific. The only complaint I have is the price. But I guess if the food, drinks and atmosphere are exceptional than you have to pay for that...highly recommend! read more

Zum Stammtisch - German Near Me - Glendale, New York

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I cannot believe I haven't reviewed Zum before considering it's one of my favorite restaurants on planet Earth. I came to add more photos of what I thought I had reviewed and to my surprise there was nothing from me. I'm happy I get to review it now. Where to start? Been coming here for many years. Authentic German atmosphere. A feeling of family throughout the entire space. Service, amazing. We came in for my birthday and while I've tried most everything, my main go to is their Sauerbraten. Delicious tender sweet and sour beef in the most amazing flavorful gingersnap gravy served with a side of Potato dumplings and red cabbage. If this doesn't scream comfort food, I don't know what does. It's reminiscent of a cold evening at home with a hearty meal on the stove waiting to be devoured and the plate picked. I'm not kidding. We had their creamed spinach as a side, which was delicious but slightly on the salty side. Wasn't expecting that but it was still hearty and fulfilling to the soul. Prices have gone up but still well worth it for what you get. No free refills on soda. Cards accepted. Make a reservation for sure. Even if its empty upon arrival, it soon fills up. read more

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Continuing my run of German restaurants since my return from a country that borders Germany, I had to try this one out because a coworker told me that this one is the better of the two known German restaurants in the city, the other being Heidelberg on the Upper East Side. I would like to think there are three, as Schnitzel Haus in Bay Ridge certainly deserves some accolades, even if you have to go to the edge of the universe just to eat there. You get what you pay for here, and it shows. The portions are generous (literally!), the staff is genuine in how they feel about the food here, and you walk out probably 5-10 lbs heavier than when you walked in. Whether that be from food, drink, or both. I tried the Veal Cordon Bleu and it really felt authentic. The veal is delicious and the ham and Swiss cheese interior are a welcome addition. The home fries that come with it are pretty greasy so be careful when you eat them. The giant pretzel is tasty, light, and the three sauces that it comes with (a horseradish and two mustards) complement it well. Every table near me ordered this, but I think I was the only one to finish it. What does that say about me? After it was all over I had to get a linzertorte, because it would bother me all night if I avoided it. This was a great way to end the meal because it is a generous piece of dessert that is rich and flavorful. I told the staff the slice you get is really the right size. Too little would be cheapening it, but too much would make it too rich. Nicely done. Well worth the $80 tab (that was including tip) and taking the roughly 45 minute train ride on the J train from downtown Manhattan to get here. Of course then it is a short Uber ride because this restaurant is not very subway friendly. Do not let that deter you from coming here because the experience and fare are worth it. Danke schön Zum Stammtisch! read more

Went to dinner at zum stammtisch and just as I thought 40 years and nothing has changed absolutely everything was perfect still own by the same family great service but my goodness the food was amazing to have many different delicious tastes from start to finish was so good we bought so many different foods and we all shared absolutely nothing was bad go feast yourself a most enjoyable experience read more

Authentic atmosphere, delicious and plentiful dishes and an incredible staff. This is a gem of a restaurant and always has been! read more

Zum Stammtisch - Chicken Riesling and a stein of radler - German Near Me - Glendale, New York

Old-world charm, serious comfort food, and flavors that hit you right in the soul--Zum Stammtisch is a true NYC gem. Tucked away in Glendale, this classic German spot is everything you want in a cozy, kitschy, and utterly authentic dining experience. We came hungry and left in a full-on food coma (no regrets). The Jaegerschnitzel--a tender breaded veal cutlet bathed in earthy mushroom and veal stock sauce--was absolute perfection. The Goulash Soup? Rich, hearty, and soul-warming--truly the best in the world. We shared the Bayerische Bauern Platte, a carnivore's dream loaded with bratwurst, krainerwurst, knockwurst, tangy sauerkraut, and creamy potato salad--every bite packed with flavor. For dessert, the Apple Strudel with ice cream was the warm-and-cold combo of dreams, and the chocolate mosse brought all the rich, chocolatey vibes. Washed it all down with strong, fragrant German coffee--a perfect end to an unforgettable meal. If you're craving a hearty, comforting feast in a place that feels like a Bavarian postcard, Zum Stammtisch is where you need to be. #ZumStammtisch #GermanFoodNYC #QueensEats #JaegerschnitzelHeaven #GoulashSoupGoals #NYCFoodie #OldSchoolEats #FoodieInTheBigApple2025 #BlackForestCakeLove #GlendaleQueens read more

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I went to this tasty German restaurant a while ago for someone's birthday (which makes a bit of sense as I'm half German.) They used to have a store next door and I would have liked to compare it to my old local spot The Swiss Pork Store (it's German though) in NJ but unfortunately it's been closed for a bit. The staff was friendly and the inside is a bit dark. They gave some good warm bread to begin with. To drink, I had one of their many tap beers, the Weihenstephan Hefeweissbier Dunkel for I believe $9 or so. My preference for German beers are generally the Bavarian ones (along with Schlenkerla) and beers from Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan are my easy preference over Augustiner, Paulaner, and especially Hofbräu for wheat beers/hefeweiss as the flavors are a bit stronger. Said dunkel was a browner slightly sweeter variety and it was very tasty though I prefer the original one more even though this was very drinkable. To munch on, we got a couple appetizers. The käsespätzle for $15 made with emmentaler cheese and topped with bacon and fried onions was tasty though we had to hold the bacon due to reasons. It was good quality spätzle/spaetzle and plenty of it for the price with a good funkiness from the emmentaler and a bit of sweetness from the onions. They also got a Giant Pretzel which is $13 and served with 2 mustards and horseradish sauce with my definite and obvious preference being the Bavarian style sweeter mustard. The pretzel was pretty good quality being a bit better than Max I believe. I asked the waitress her opinion between the Jägerschnitzel and the Sauerbraten and she recommending the former which was $33 and listed as the "Hunter's Cutlet" with a breaded veal cutlet with a fresh mushroom sauce and veal stock and served with home fries. Said home fries had some bacon in them which was removable for others (but not me. Said cutlet was absolutely massive and the meat inside was tender with the batter not being too thick. It was excellent in short with the mushroom sauce adding some sweetness and earthiness with there being plenty of tender mushrooms. The weakest part was easily the home fries which lacked any crisp but the star was the meat. There was otherwise some parsley on the plate. As we were going back to someone's house, we didn't bother with dessert unfortunately. In short, this is one of the two actually good German restaurant in NYC and nein, the other one isn't The Heidelberg (it's Max Bratwurst Und Bier in Astoria.) Fünf Sterne to match Max though I prefer the later as their platters are easier to share but this is very close and the portions here are better. read more

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Man it feels like you are in a different world! It's a Queens institution and it should be celebrated as such, it's a restaurant that has been open for 50 years and I hope it continues to stay open for another 50 years. The decor is amazing, it really feels like you stepped into Bavaria. Also, don't forget to stop by the connecting butcher shop, get there early because they only open during the day. I would love to go back for a daily special from the prime rib to the duck to the fried pork knuckle. The food: To start, we had two orders of potato pancake(not on the menu) and an order of Käsespätzle which is like a noodle mac and cheese with bacon. Sweet baby Jesus was the Käsespätzle good but it was heavyyyyyyy, thank god we shared it amongst 7 people. It was good for a few bites but I would have felt like death if I ate more. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=l1UnFE5upQfsjn_GDuw1mw The best thing we had at dinner was the Wurseplatte, which was 3 grilled German sausages from Bratwurst, Krainerwurst, to Knockwurst. All three were excellent, great flavor, great texture and great sausage flavor. I also really enjoyed the Jägerschnitzel, it was a breaded veal cutlet with a hearty mushroom gravy, I really like the gravy and mushrooms a lot. Sauerbraten was just ok, just tasted like boiled beef with sauce, I would skip it. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=sOa3peRHHkWQ_Fw06XNDXA Then to end the meal we shared 3 different desserts, I did some research and the apple strudel were must orders as well as the Schwarzwälder Kirsch Torte. To be honest, I was shocked how awesome the desserts were. I think the apple strudel with vanilla ice cream was great and definitely exceeded expectations. The Schwarzwälder Kirsch Torte which was a sour cherry chocolate cake was shockingly delicious. I don't even like cherries and I would easily order that again in a heartbeat. Overall, great food, great atmosphere to enjoy some great German food. What a night read more

Zum Stammtisch - 2 Wurseplatte, Jägerschnitzel and Sauerbraten - German Near Me - Glendale, New York

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Schnitzel Heaven! Zum Stammtisch is one of those uncommon restaurants where it is basically impossible to go wrong. You'll get excellent traditional German food served by a friendly, efficient (of course!) staff in traditional dress. The Jägerschnitzel is smothered in savory mushroom gravy, resting atop delicious home fries. The enormous pretzel with dipping sauces (especially the horseradish sauce!) is dangerously good -- try not to fill up on it before your main! The Sauerbraten is fresh, tender and crafted to perfection. Sides of creamed spinach & red cabbage pair perfectly with the mains. Service was fabulous, with more patience than I think I've ever seen (1 or 2 at our table took painfully long to order lol). We really need to come here more often! read more

Zum Stammtisch - Fresh Bread - German Near Me - Glendale, New York

I highly recommend Zum Stammtisch, it was a night for me I'll always remember! My guy who passed away took me there and im so happy to say I have that memory! Food is delicious and service was great! read more

No need for a long review with this place. Amazing food and beer, huge portions. Friendly professional staff. read more

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This was our second time visiting this establishment & we are looking forward to the next time! First off let me complement the staff. Everyone was nice and checked on us in a timely manner. Second the food both times we visited was DEE-LISH. Atmosphere is what I'd expect from a German restaurant. Beautiful. Two thumbs all the way up! read more

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I ordered from Zum Stammtisch tonight for dinner. I had it delivered and the food was terrible. I ordered the sauerbraten which was dry and tough. The potatoes dumplings were tiny. Don't know if there is a new chef but this used to be my favorited dish. I ordered the goulash soup which was ok but the bread was completely stale. read more

Another fabulous meal and wonderful dining experience at Zum Stamtisch! We arrived on a Saturday afternoon and the place was filled, but within a half hour we were seated. Cold Hofbrau beers to start, followed by my 2 favorites, the Deutscher Salat and the kaiserspatzle. You can not go wrong with either. The special on this day was bone in goose with homemade stuffing and we had to try it! Amazing!! As this was our first time having goose, we do did not know what to expect. It tasted similar to turkey but not exactly. We did not find it gamey at all, it was moist and flavorful. The stuffing was the perfect pairing and it tasted phenomenal. The red cabbage was sooo darned good. Apple strudel for dessert. Service was quick, friendly and on point. Really such a lovely place to gather, relax and enjoy some German cuisine. On street parking. read more

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Sauerbraten and Wiener Zwiebel Rostbraten were lovely. The sauerbraten isn't my slice of pie. The wiener zwiebel rostbraten was a bit too difficult to cut in at least one part. But it tasted nice with the A1 sauce. I enjoyed how generous the portions were. The decor reminded me of Grimm Brothers fairy tale books I grew up with. read more

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Hard to beat this place at a decor competition. Felt like I took a trip to the German countryside. Flavors and style you can't get at an American restaurant. Serious big portions especially for the price and location. Free bread. read more

Zum Stammtisch - German Near Me - Glendale, New York

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Fabulous venue exemplifying Gemütlichkeit throughout, superlative bar, warm ambiance, professional and courteous staff, and truly wonderful comfort food presented unpretentiously in generous portions. Very highly recommended indeed read more

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First timers at this establishment and we had a wonderful experience. We ordered a variety of dishes to share and everything was delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful and the decor was cozy. read more

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Traditional decorum. Nice bar. Well staffed which are happy to assist. All items orders from appetizers to entrees were amazing. One drawback is the lack of parking in the area. read more

We've been dining here for years and always leave satisfied. If you're a fan of German cuisine, this family-owned spot in Glendale is well worth a visit, and the cozy, chalet-style setting adds to the charm, with intimate alcove seating and a warm, lived-in feel. Casual enough for us to bring our young kiddos and they love it here too! Standout appetizers include the escargot (served in a garlic-butter baked potato) and the herring in cream sauce. For a classic Bavarian meal, the Jägerschnitzel (breaded veal with mushroom cream sauce) is excellent, and the Sauerbraten (tender marinated beef in a tangy, spiced sauce) is another winner if you're ok with some sweet. Sauerbraten isn't for everyone, but Zum Stammtisch's is second to none. For something lighter, the sausage platters let you mix and match for variety. read more

Great food! Service and ambiance are fantastic! Highly recommend if you're looking for a truly authentic German meal!!

This was a nice experience. The service was truly wonderful. Our server, who spoke German, was super sweet. The food was very food. The ambiance reads little German cottage which is also great. I'll definitely be coming back again. read more

Zum Stammtisch - 2 Sausage entree - German Near Me - Glendale, New York

What is this place ? Why is it so packed? Why is it such a happy jolly place with fun people to speak with? For the most part, the SO was smart enough to think a liter was the copper mug but boy was he so wrong and we ended up paying the price by downing a liter of beer each (3/4 for myself). Good beer good vibes, food spectacular. Just get what everyone else is getting ! The schnitzel and brats were delicious. Would come again, easy parking on Sunday ! read more

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Late Saturday dinner with family! We wanted to give it another try as remembered the taste from a bit over 10 years ago . It was delicious back then . Today we visited the place again . Decor was great ,big shout outs to our service ladies ! you were great. Unfortunately when we get to food it was a big disappointment. Kids got chicken cutlets tasteful ,ate it all . My daughter ordered salmon ,I got beef and my husband got a special of a steak. Salmon not only smelled like a mold but also tasted horrible. At first we thought she is not being serious because that's what cause of food poisoning ,side effects of the most -fish! We both tried it and told her not to eat it . We had immediately called our server and she kindly apologized and offered the replacement but she completely lost her appetite at that point (let's be clear she voided price of that dish at the end ) Let's now move to beef . There were 3-4 thin slices of beef completely covered with some thick looking sauce (wouldn't be surprised if it was pre-made one at least this is how it looked like) dish did not look appetizing at all. Gave it a try but 95% remained in a plate .it was simply not eatable. Recommendations would be to remove it from your menu list or definitely change organization on that plate . Lastly my husband steak was a hit ! It was delicious so we ended up sharing that one plate between each other . Total came to $130 for a great steak and little ones to have their very good chicken cutlets it was a bit pricey. Will not be returning there just wanted to make sure service there was great therefore they were rewarded with tips for that matter plus a star of the review. And another start for 2 out of 5 dishes that were actually delicious. read more

Zum Stammtisch - German Near Me - Glendale, New York

We used to go to this restaurant a lot when my son lived in Astoria. Since he moved to Brooklyn we haven't visited in a long time. It was on a return trip from a cemetery visit in Queens that my son remembered how much I enjoyed the food. It was the dinner choice that evening. Oh, how I love German food. I have always attributed it to my one German line, my Great Grandmother's entire line. I have her exact face. So I'm certain my German genes are in charge. This restaurant is popular even at a very early time for dinner. The ambiance was perfect. I wanted to walk around the restaurant & view every inch of the very German decor. So that's just what I did. The food was just as I remembered, with a wide range of authentic choices. Of course I chose the Sauerbraten with Dumplings & Red Cabbage. Why would I have picked anything else? And their Apple Strudel is to die for. My Vegan turned Vegetarian son wasn't able to take advantage of the most wonderful menu choices. But his restaurant choice to please Mom made me very happy. After dinner we spent a lot of time in the section of the store that is basically a German grocery & meat market. My first choice was a jar of the Red Cabbage. Knowing that my bacon loving Grandson would be with us for the weekend, my son chose hand sliced bacon from the meat market. Both were delicious when consumed. We left with me a happy person. It won't be as long before we return. read more

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Excellent food but more than anything great customer experience! Yesterday, my party of 9 (!) from all across the tri-state area met at 4:30 at our intended venue only to discover a burst pipe closed the restaurant! We quickly pivoted and remembered Zum's was nearby. A quick conversation with the hostess explaining our situation-- she worked a little magic and VOILA! we were seated and enjoying goulash by 5 pm. No easy feat but she made it happen. Riesling schnitzel was great, chicken cutlets were delicious and the bauernplatte was excellent. Really a festive evening that exceeded expectations. Thank you Zum Stamtisch. It was the best. A Christmas miracle read more

Zum Stammtisch - The gang - German Near Me - Glendale, New York

Food was outstanding. The dining area was beautifully decorated with Holiday ornaments. Service was good. I highly recommend this restaurant if you want excellent German food read more

I couldn't make it to the restaurant, so we ordered via DoorDash. OMG, the food was amazing! The sauerkraut--absolutely the best (I am regularly not fan of sauerkraut). Cheers to Zum Stammtisch! They definitely deserve their spot as one of the top 100 restaurants in NYC. read more

I have been going to Zum Stammtisch 2-3x a year for the past 10 years and have always left satisfied. Was there last night for the second time this year and realized I have never left a review in all this time! To begin with let's start with the positives. The ambiance is just wonderful, true German decor with rustic wood beams, beer steins on the shelves, dimmed lighting, stucco walls and German music playing in the background. The cocktails were good and those at my table who ordered beer were happy with the selection and freshness. Service was on par. The food itself was delicious. One star deducted for pricing; some menu items were still reasonable and others, like a cup ( and literally that's all it is) of goulash soup is an insane $9 and two scoops of vanilla ice cream also ridiculous at $9. read more

The balance of cost and quality here is perfectly calibrated. It was bright and well lit inside. The team made me their priority and answered my inquiries with energy and respect. I order something different on each visit. This restaurant provides ideal service. read more

Best authentic German food around with a wonderful warm ambience, coming from a German girl who visits Germany every year! I will travel far to come here again. read more

Zum Stammtisch has built a team that knows what good service means. You'll find many choices when ordering. The dishes are delicious, prices are sensible and service is great. From the first moment, staff members provide exceptional care. I want to visit again to taste different options. read more

They proved that attention to detail matters everywhere. The food was all quite tasty. The staff person chatted with many people during our meal. A place that keeps customers returning. This place creates a perfect atmosphere. read more

I ordered sznycel from this place yesterday for me and my wife to go. Went to pick up pay 50 got home opened and surprised, the cutlets were very small , looked like they cut one and haf , the taste of it disgusting meat very dry, can't cut with knife. Absolutely terrible place I remember this place from 5 years back it was good and now is Please be careful. read more

This place is consistently delicious. The start you off with a tasty bread loaf and butter. I'd honestly just go here for a loaf of bread and a beer. But no no, i always order something :) I ordered the Huhn Jagerschnitzel - I love that they have a bar portion which is half the size of the regular plate. I still couldn't finish it! Thick juicy piece of breaded chicken with a savory mushroom gravy. Their homefries are also really good. The other item we usually order is the gulash! It's a thick beef stew type soup and it alawys hits the spot! read more

Zum Stammtisch - Bar portion - German Near Me - Glendale, New York

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