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First off, we are Americans visiting our son at Ramstein. We had tried other German food and not loved it. Big Emma's is an adorable restaurant with indoor, covered open dining, and outdoor beer garden area. They make their own beer. We didn't try that though. We had the cream and mushroom schnitzel, onion and cheese spatzel, and the brats plate. It came with a salad bar that was good too. We all liked our dinner. The service was great. All in all, excellent experience.
A must visit just for the novelty of it! All meals are oversized. It's a great way to surprise someone if it is their first visit. Food is tasty! The Black Forest cake was definitely worth it!
Absolutely fantastic. Couldn't have been more delicious. Service was excellent and friendly.
Its been over a week since my husband & I'd found this hidden gem of a German themed restaurant while house hunting & am SO GLAD that we did! From their "tongue in cheek" road sign to draw in the crowds, to their friendly & welcoming staff that speak English (which was such a total relief to us.). To start, I got Big Emma's Cocktail & our waitress suggested a Crystal Wizner German beer for my husband to try. Which we'd both enjoyed. Mine was sweet & strong, after a couple of sips I'd felt a little buzz. It also tasted like a "Bahama Mama" with the coconut liquor & fruit juice & Wayne said that his beer was pretty smooth without the bite that the darker lagers have. Not to mention that he'd said that it was WAY BETTER than the "overpowering" wheat tasting bottled beer that he'd gotten at the front desk of the hotel that we're staying at, when we'd first arrived. But, once our food arrived there was no more time to mess around & get to getting our grub on! We could smell the delicious meats BEFORE the server even turned the corner! It'd smelled SO GOOD & the meats were still sizzling as they brought them to our table! Wayne, had ordered the 17oz. Grilled Rumpsteak in Herb Butter & OMG! The top was nicely crisped for that AMAZING crunch as you bite into a slice of juicy, tender ONOLICIOUSLY prepared cut of beef! I was jealous that I hadn't ordered that instead! But, the Big Emma's Mixed Grill of SUCCULENT cuts of Beef, boneless & skinless Chicken Breast (filled with cuts of fresh veggies) & Pork wasn't bad at all, either! We'd shared cuts with each other & STILL had leftovers to take home. But, I can't forget to mention our sides that'd completed our meals: an order of German seasoned Fried Potatoes & Onions served with Big Emma's Special dip & an order of buttery, nicely seasoned Spaetzle with a little of Peppered Gravy drizzled on it! Back in Hawai'i we have a saying when food is SO GOOD, "Bruh! Da Kine Brok' da Mout'! Dat one!" & these DEFINITELY EARNED that title. They could've been a main entree on their own, they were THAT GOOD! But, because my husband spoils me & allows me to punish the 2 of us by overeating WAY BEYOND our limits! We're in an authentic German restaurant so for dessert, I'd ordered an Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream & Whipped Cream to share. "When in Rome, do like the Romans"...I SERIOUSLY should've asked for their "rollout service" because after eating all of their AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS food, I'd NEEDED to be rolled out somewhere for a nap! It'll be a little while before we go back...still new to the area, so we're kind of homeless. But, once we get settled, we'll DEFINITELY go back & check out the rest of Big Emma's menu.
Very nice place with a comfortable and cozy ambience. Although the noise level leans more on the louder side, it's still a very intimate setting to dine at. I liked it right away upon entering. The burgers here are literally the size of your head and would easily feed 3 or more. They offer steaks both on the hot stone plate and from their grill. They have a salad bar that is complimentary to the guests dining in. I ordered the steak with herb butter. It was brought out with some dressing sauce I could only assume is for presentation purpose drizzled on the side since it tastes like frosting and definitely did not go well with the steak. The beef itself was a nice, quality cut. It's extremely juicy, but was unfortunately very under seasoned. I actually am unsure if it was seasoned at all. I had to salt every piece I cut and was only able to eat less than half of an 8.5oz. There wasn't anything special in each bite to have me wanting more. The baked potato on the side was good. I really enjoyed the sour cream mixture they paired it with. The staff are friendly, and they check on guests minimally. There is a button to press for service at every table. Not a place I'd be back to. But I do feel like the size of the burger is impressive enough to pay them a visit and get some cool pictures in.
The food is decent and presentation is nice, but nothing mind blowing in flavor. The portion sizes are their gimmick, and that is impressive, but no flavor to follow.
We had dinner at this place recently. We chose to sit outside on a beautiful evening. Food was amazing and so was the beer. Lots of food for you buck.
Came highly recommended, and the reviews seem to make this a must-visit place. Stop by on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and were seated immediately outside by some very friendly hostesses. Menus were out and were served coffee and soft drinks immediately. Atmosphere itself was very quiet and conducive for conversation. We were checked in on quite often. The salad bars inside which you are encouraged to visit once your order is placed. Really good potato salad, pasta salad and coleslaw type cabbage dish. The food came out as soon as it was made which I think was German tradition. I have to admit the burgers were impressive size wise but they are not what we are used to back stateside. The guys didn't care for the quality of the meat, it looked more processed than handmade. The pasta dish was really good, and my steak with onions and mushrooms was really well made, not over seasoned and cooked to a perfect medium rare. I would recommend this for its more German fare then trying the American type burgers. After all why fly three thousand miles to have the same stuff we have back home correct?
What a great place for very traditional German food. The place is warm and friendly and though it was pouring down rain outside you'd never know it here. There is an outdoor patio I'll have to come back for. So what to order ..... Bier and maaayybbeee schnitzel? Okay! So Everyone in our group including me had the SMALLEST portion of schnitzel. I deviated from the pack and got the paprika spicy variation. I wasn't disappointed. The schnitzel was perfect and topped with the spicy sauce and grilled peppers. Yum! Did I mention cold German beer? The meal comes with a salad bar but diner beware you're gonna get A LOT of food with your main. Tread lightly on the salad bar or you'll have a hard time finishing both! Great company great service and incredible food. This is a keeper if you're in the neighborhood! BTW. If you want the house strudel, you'd better get there before 8 pm. We didn't and it was all gone. Too bad too because it's supposed to be outstanding. Of course the saving grace is, I had no place to put it I'd they had it....I was crazy full already.
Everything was delicious! I ordered the cream schnitzel with fried potatoes. It came with a salad bar, and then ordered apple strudel for dessert. The portions are enormous, so order the 1/4 portion. I got the 1/4 portion of both my entree and dessert and still had enough leftover for a second meal. I also happened to go on a night where they had live music. The winner of The Voice of Germany sang and played guitar. He was a soul/blues artist and was amazing! I felt like I was sitting on Beale Street back home in Memphis, TN, Home of the Blues. Would definitely go back!
We sat on the patio with the pup and had a very enjoyable evening. The patio is covered for the most part with large umbrellas. Servers are called to the table through a push button on the table. We had great service. I had the red wine - semi dry. It was very good. Little sweet but full of flavor. This paired nicely with the medium rare garlic buttered rumpsteak, which was cooked perfectly. We also tried the Emma's High Tower Burger. It was delicious with a variety of flavors. If you are hungry, this one will not disappoint. One thing I have noticed is the veggies as so fresh here!
Good food, and ridiculously huge portions. Everything was hot, fresh and made to order. Will be back!
The food portions are large and the small schnitzel was more than enough for dinner. The entree came with a side salad and the salad bar was typical for Europe. They have a mix of indoor and outdoor dining and there's plenty of seating for large groups. The service was slow and we were told it was because they were busy... on a Monday night... my bill was not correct but the server solved the issue on the spot. read more
8 months ago
Big Emma's is one of those places you walk into hungry and leave absolutely stuffed; in the best way. The portions are enormous, the menu is full of comfort‑food classics, and the atmosphere has that lively, slightly chaotic charm that makes it feel like a local staple. I went with a group, and everyone found something they loved. The schnitzel was crispy and well‑seasoned, and the burgers were surprisingly great for a place known for German‑style plates. Service was friendly and efficient even though the place was packed, which I really appreciated. If I had to nitpick, the wait times can get long during peak hours, and the sheer size of the portions can be a bit overwhelming if you're not prepared. But honestly, that's part of the Big Emma's experience; go hungry, go with friends, and expect leftovers. Overall, a fun, hearty spot that delivers exactly what it promises. I'd happily come back. read more
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1 year ago
First off, we are Americans visiting our son at Ramstein. We had tried other German food and not loved it. Big Emma's is an adorable restaurant with indoor, covered open dining, and outdoor beer garden area. They make their own beer. We didn't try that though. We had the cream and mushroom schnitzel, onion and cheese spatzel, and the brats plate. It came with a salad bar that was good too. We all liked our dinner. The service was great. All in all, excellent experience. read more
1 year ago
Delicious! The food was very flavorful and the portions were well done! Lots of beer choices too! The staff was very kind. read more
3 years ago
Absolutely fantastic. Couldn't have been more delicious. Service was excellent and friendly. read more
6 years ago
Its been over a week since my husband & I'd found this hidden gem of a German themed restaurant while house hunting & am SO GLAD that we did! From their "tongue in cheek" road sign to draw in the crowds, to their friendly & welcoming staff that speak English (which was such a total relief to us.). To start, I got Big Emma's Cocktail & our waitress suggested a Crystal Wizner German beer for my husband to try. Which we'd both enjoyed. Mine was sweet & strong, after a couple of sips I'd felt a little buzz. It also tasted like a "Bahama Mama" with the coconut liquor & fruit juice & Wayne said that his beer was pretty smooth without the bite that the darker lagers have. Not to mention that he'd said that it was WAY BETTER than the "overpowering" wheat tasting bottled beer that he'd gotten at the front desk of the hotel that we're staying at, when we'd first arrived. But, once our food arrived there was no more time to mess around & get to getting our grub on! We could smell the delicious meats BEFORE the server even turned the corner! It'd smelled SO GOOD & the meats were still sizzling as they brought them to our table! Wayne, had ordered the 17oz. Grilled Rumpsteak in Herb Butter & OMG! The top was nicely crisped for that AMAZING crunch as you bite into a slice of juicy, tender ONOLICIOUSLY prepared cut of beef! I was jealous that I hadn't ordered that instead! But, the Big Emma's Mixed Grill of SUCCULENT cuts of Beef, boneless & skinless Chicken Breast (filled with cuts of fresh veggies) & Pork wasn't bad at all, either! We'd shared cuts with each other & STILL had leftovers to take home. But, I can't forget to mention our sides that'd completed our meals: an order of German seasoned Fried Potatoes & Onions served with Big Emma's Special dip & an order of buttery, nicely seasoned Spaetzle with a little of Peppered Gravy drizzled on it! Back in Hawai'i we have a saying when food is SO GOOD, "Bruh! Da Kine Brok' da Mout'! Dat one!" & these DEFINITELY EARNED that title. They could've been a main entree on their own, they were THAT GOOD! But, because my husband spoils me & allows me to punish the 2 of us by overeating WAY BEYOND our limits! We're in an authentic German restaurant so for dessert, I'd ordered an Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream & Whipped Cream to share. "When in Rome, do like the Romans"...I SERIOUSLY should've asked for their "rollout service" because after eating all of their AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS food, I'd NEEDED to be rolled out somewhere for a nap! It'll be a little while before we go back...still new to the area, so we're kind of homeless. But, once we get settled, we'll DEFINITELY go back & check out the rest of Big Emma's menu. read more
3 years ago
Very nice place with a comfortable and cozy ambience. Although the noise level leans more on the louder side, it's still a very intimate setting to dine at. I liked it right away upon entering. The burgers here are literally the size of your head and would easily feed 3 or more. They offer steaks both on the hot stone plate and from their grill. They have a salad bar that is complimentary to the guests dining in. I ordered the steak with herb butter. It was brought out with some dressing sauce I could only assume is for presentation purpose drizzled on the side since it tastes like frosting and definitely did not go well with the steak. The beef itself was a nice, quality cut. It's extremely juicy, but was unfortunately very under seasoned. I actually am unsure if it was seasoned at all. I had to salt every piece I cut and was only able to eat less than half of an 8.5oz. There wasn't anything special in each bite to have me wanting more. The baked potato on the side was good. I really enjoyed the sour cream mixture they paired it with. The staff are friendly, and they check on guests minimally. There is a button to press for service at every table. Not a place I'd be back to. But I do feel like the size of the burger is impressive enough to pay them a visit and get some cool pictures in. read more
4 years ago
The food is decent and presentation is nice, but nothing mind blowing in flavor. The portion sizes are their gimmick, and that is impressive, but no flavor to follow. read more
4 years ago
We had dinner at this place recently. We chose to sit outside on a beautiful evening. Food was amazing and so was the beer. Lots of food for you buck. read more
11 years ago
Came highly recommended, and the reviews seem to make this a must-visit place. Stop by on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and were seated immediately outside by some very friendly hostesses. Menus were out and were served coffee and soft drinks immediately. Atmosphere itself was very quiet and conducive for conversation. We were checked in on quite often. The salad bars inside which you are encouraged to visit once your order is placed. Really good potato salad, pasta salad and coleslaw type cabbage dish. The food came out as soon as it was made which I think was German tradition. I have to admit the burgers were impressive size wise but they are not what we are used to back stateside. The guys didn't care for the quality of the meat, it looked more processed than handmade. The pasta dish was really good, and my steak with onions and mushrooms was really well made, not over seasoned and cooked to a perfect medium rare. I would recommend this for its more German fare then trying the American type burgers. After all why fly three thousand miles to have the same stuff we have back home correct? read more
What a great place for very traditional German food. The place is warm and friendly and though it was pouring down rain outside you'd never know it here. There is an outdoor patio I'll have to come back for. So what to order ..... Bier and maaayybbeee schnitzel? Okay! So Everyone in our group including me had the SMALLEST portion of schnitzel. I deviated from the pack and got the paprika spicy variation. I wasn't disappointed. The schnitzel was perfect and topped with the spicy sauce and grilled peppers. Yum! Did I mention cold German beer? The meal comes with a salad bar but diner beware you're gonna get A LOT of food with your main. Tread lightly on the salad bar or you'll have a hard time finishing both! Great company great service and incredible food. This is a keeper if you're in the neighborhood! BTW. If you want the house strudel, you'd better get there before 8 pm. We didn't and it was all gone. Too bad too because it's supposed to be outstanding. Of course the saving grace is, I had no place to put it I'd they had it....I was crazy full already. read more
8 years ago
Everything was delicious! I ordered the cream schnitzel with fried potatoes. It came with a salad bar, and then ordered apple strudel for dessert. The portions are enormous, so order the 1/4 portion. I got the 1/4 portion of both my entree and dessert and still had enough leftover for a second meal. I also happened to go on a night where they had live music. The winner of The Voice of Germany sang and played guitar. He was a soul/blues artist and was amazing! I felt like I was sitting on Beale Street back home in Memphis, TN, Home of the Blues. Would definitely go back! read more
8 years ago
We sat on the patio with the pup and had a very enjoyable evening. The patio is covered for the most part with large umbrellas. Servers are called to the table through a push button on the table. We had great service. I had the red wine - semi dry. It was very good. Little sweet but full of flavor. This paired nicely with the medium rare garlic buttered rumpsteak, which was cooked perfectly. We also tried the Emma's High Tower Burger. It was delicious with a variety of flavors. If you are hungry, this one will not disappoint. One thing I have noticed is the veggies as so fresh here! read more
5 years ago
Good food, and ridiculously huge portions. Everything was hot, fresh and made to order. Will be back! read more
WOW!!! If you're looking for some great food and you're in the Ramstein Area... you have GOT to hit The Big Emma Restaurant!!! I ordered the Lavastein (Hot Stone), Calf Steak where you cook your own steak... I started the meal with their fresh salad bar, for which I absolutely loved their Sun dried tomatoes in Olive Oil and their Cabbage. Then the meal came out!!! You could hear the sizzling of the meat as our waiter came through the restaurant... there it was, a large beautifully cut tender steak on a blistering hot stone!!! On top of the steak was a little Sea Salt and a twig of rosemary, there was also a twig of rosemary on the stone... the aroma of the rosemary and steak was very inviting causing my mouth to water!!! The plate had 3 dipping sauces for your steak which consisted of a seasoned tomato paste, seasoned hollandaise sauce and a seasoned garlic sauce. It has been many years since I have had something similar to this and I don't remember it tasting this GOOD. Of course I didn't let the steak cook long as I love my steaks Med Rare. The meat melted in my mouth it was that tender... the meat tasted so good by itself that I barely even touched the dipping sauce!!! I will definitely be back... Excellent Food with large portions for your money. read more
7 years ago
For decent German fare for the beginner palate not used to the rich flavors of German food but would like to "give it a try". The portions are huge in even their small order sizes. The big tower burger though...it's huge! It has a sweet honey mustard that they call a curry sauce. so if you don't sweet, I'd ask for no curry sauce. The cordon bleu and cream sauce schnitzel is not bad, but I've had better and more authentic flavors elsewhere. read more
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Great patio to sit and have a beer and some food. Don't mess around, just get a steak. They have a good menu and the burgers look great, as well as the regular German food. But as soon as you walk in you see the steaks hanging you know what this place specializes in. I was tempted by the salmon, but went with " the best steak we have". I was not disappointed! read more
6 years ago
OK. This place lives up to it's name. Everything was massive. From the litre of cola, to the all you can eat salad bar, and every meal available on the menu. My son got the Emma burger. Kind of didn't think to translate how big it actually was since the menu tells you the diameter in cm. He got the "smaller" of the two Emma burgers. We had a great laugh when it was broughg out. Needless to say, he'll be eating burger for the next few days. My husband and friend got the Australian filets. I tried a bite... So tender! And I got the High Tower, the curry honey mustard sauce that came on it was so tasty. Everything is priced a little higher but it is definitely worth it with how much food you get. We were noobs, you could share a meal between two people. read more
Being super close to the military base I was concerned the good may be boring but wow I was wrong. I went here multiple times and I was never let down. The steak on rock was amazing and the big beers were satisfying. I wish I could go back. read more
11 years ago
I love The Big Emma's and anytime I am in or near Ramstein I make a special trip to this restaurant so you should too! You start with the salad bar which is well stocked and fresh. Do not be concerned about the slightly watery salad dressings because they are delicious. Next comes the insane size portion of what ever you ordered. Even when I order the smallest size of the Jäger schnitzel (my fave) I end up with leftovers. Everything I have tried on the menu is tasty but I recommend the schnitzels as I think they are the best I have ever had! I get mine with a side of potatoes because I love German potatoes but I honestly don't think you can go wrong with any of the sides. Good beer list and service is always on point. read more
5 years ago
Such fantastic German food! Our waiter was a delight and the service all around was amazing. Great ambiance and even better food. read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
This place is amazing! Second time here and the food hasn't failed yet! Deliciousness every bite! Portions are big, staff is super friendly! The beer! Who doesn't love beer? Beer is delicious as well! read more
7 years ago
We ate here twice on our recent visit to Ramstein. We had the meat grill, schnitzel, pasta and burgers. We were very happy with our meals and service on both occasions! Would definitely recommend! read more
My friends took me here and warned me it was hit or miss on the food. I ordered the small schnitzel and fries and a regular beer. The schnitzel was a bit dry and fries were okay. I guess it was a miss on this one. Service was good. It was cool to see the jumbo sized burgers and beers that can be ordered. read more
8 years ago
Everything on the menu has certain sizes. It starts with large (a 1/4 portion) and ends with wopping huge (a single portion)! If you are hungry after eating at this location, then you didn't order food. I had a large diet Coke, and it came in a 1L beer mug. At the first glance at the menu it might seem a bit pricey, but after you see the amount of food and taste its goodness, you will think it is very inexpensive. I will be back a few more times while I am in this area. read more
8 years ago
Neat place that let's you cook your own steak on a hot stone. It was a big australian filet that you turned and cut off a bite at a time to finish cooking it before you ate it. It was a good steak, but having lived in cattle country, it wasn't the best I've had. I have a very high standard though and was very spoiled steak wise living there. For Germany, it was great! My wife had the jagerachnitzel which she loved. The fried potatoes were also delicious. We will definitely be back although I'll probably try the giant hamburger next time. Bring your appetite and give this great place a try! read more
13 years ago
If you're ever in Ramstein, then you have to check out Zur Dicken Emma (or Big Emma's as many call it). First off it stands out among other restaurants in that it's almost always open. This is a huge plus if you're looking for something to eat around 4 PM. The service is very good and the portion sizes are extremely big. I ordered the 1/4 cream champignon (mushrooms) schnitzel and it was quite tastey. What made it really stand out were the potatoes fried in bacon that accompanied it. Yummy. Almost every meal comes with a trip to the very Eurpean salad bar in which you can load up as well. If you are a beer lover then this is the place for you. The 3 liter beers on tap will be a challenge in conjunction with their large portions. The only drawback to this restaurant is that there is very little healthy options and that it is a little pricey. Overall a must try though. read more
11 years ago
Great food, really large portions and friendly staff! For our first time, I ordered the schnitzel and it was the best schnitzel I have ever had. Husband had the 1/2 size burger, which was humongous! read more
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8 years ago
Enjoyed eating here with my family while visiting Germany. Portions are Texas-sized! Fun experience! read more
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