Zum Schneider is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

1. Zum Schneider

107 Avenue C (at E 7th St), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Alphabet City · 174 tips and reviews

ChayChay: The special Pork Shank is crispy perfection on the outside, tender on the inside and comes with great Bavarian sides. Just be prepared, skip lunch if you must to fit this gargantuan serving in!

BravoBravo: If you like beer they have got it! Hands down the best Schnitzel and Sauerkraut. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef

christian b.christian bovine: My best friend Will lives across the street, call him up and buy him a Giant Beer!

Heidelberg Restaurant is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

2. Heidelberg Restaurant

8.5
1648 2nd Ave (btwn 85th & 86th St.), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Yorkville · 106 tips and reviews

Annie A.Annie Alfstad: No nonsense awesome food. Sausage sampler, cheesy spaetzle app and creamed spinach are all must tries! Great for beer drinkers

Phoenix 💥💥💥Phoenix 💥💥💥: Go for the potato pancakes

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Great sausage platters but they're made even better with the beer options. Be wary, if you want to drink out of the 2 liter boot, it takes a $60 cash deposit.

Blaue Gans is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

3. Blaue Gans

139 Duane St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Tribeca · 88 tips and reviews

Kevin O.Kevin O'Neill: German beer. Freshly made pretzels. Home made sausage. Amazing schnitzel. Crazy meringue dessert. There's a reason this place has been here for decades.

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Perfect for those on jury duty at nearby courthouses. German-Austrian classics on the menu include Wiener schnitzel (breaded and fried), Jaeger schnitzel (with mushroom sauce), bratwurst and spätzle. Read more.

Phoenix 💥💥💥Phoenix 💥💥💥: Go for the schnitzels

Doma Na Rohu is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

4. Doma Na Rohu

27 1/2 Morton St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
German Restaurant · West Village · 70 tips and reviews

Mia R.Mia Reardon: Steak and eggs, banana bread, zucchini bread, pumpkin bread, eggs florentine

Phoenix 💥💥💥Phoenix 💥💥💥: Go for mussels and beer by the litre

Angela H.Angela Hum: For brunch, get the Strammer Max! Two sunny-side up eggs with caramelized onions and speck (aka prosciutto) on top of rye bread. Comes with a side of greens too!

Bierhaus NYC is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

5. Bierhaus NYC

7.2
712 3rd Ave (45th St), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 157 tips and reviews

AditiAditi: 🍺 served on tap & great pretzels. What more do you need?

WynneWynne: This is the worst bar in New York. The bouncers are racist, low life pricks with nothing better to do than hang out in Midtown on a Saturday afternoon. You're better off giving your money to Wendy's.

Kukuh H.Kukuh Handono: WOW Free 1/2 liter of Hofbräu Original!

Reichenbach Hall is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

6. Reichenbach Hall

7.8
5 W 37th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Garment District · 135 tips and reviews

Erin M.Erin Mclaughlin: I actually think the pretzel is delicious!! So light & fluffy on the inside, crisp outside & mustard is nice & spicy!

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Try the käse-wurst, a bratwurst with cheese inside, which is served with German potato salad, red cabbage salad and sauerkraut Read more.

Joanna L.Joanna Lin: Shot skis are fun! But don't do them with people who are a lot taller than you.

Lederhosen is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

7. Lederhosen

39 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker), New York, NY
German Restaurant · West Village · 78 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Traditional bratwurst is great here, as is the weisswurst and bauernwurst; you really can't go wrong with whatever tubed meat you pick. Read more.

Chris G.Chris Gsell: Horrible service. Good, but not great, German food.

Jonathan G.Jonathan Goldner: They are mean here.

Rolf's German Restaurant is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

8. Rolf's German Restaurant

6.9
281 3rd Ave (at E 22nd St), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 101 tips and reviews

Karl H.Karl Hobart: A quaint throwback with excellent strudel and a fine selection of schnapps. Try the Apfel Schnapps with a glass of Hofbrau!

RinaRina: Order a hefeweissen and the apple strudel. And if you have time, say hello to the two drunk, lovely ladies living the floor above.

Elyse E.Elyse Estrada: It's always Christmas in here. Even if it's not the actual season but you're feeling low on the yuletide spirit in your day to day, this place will definitely have you singing Mariah when you leave.

Berlin Currywurst is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

9. Berlin Currywurst

6.7
409 1/2 West 15th Street, New York, NY
German Restaurant · Chelsea · 24 tips and reviews

Eamonn C.Eamonn Carey: Be aware that a 4 on the spicy scale is *really* spicy. Delicious all the same. Some of the best bratwurst I've had outside Berlin.

Leanne A.Leanne Alyssa: The tofu kielbasa is really good! Spicy level 3 is pretty hot! 🔥

Alice C.Alice Chao: The Paprika classic is a winner and super tasty!

Bavaria Bier Haus is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

10. Bavaria Bier Haus

19 S William St (Also entrance on Stone St.), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Financial District · 36 tips and reviews

Andrew D.Andrew Doll: Casual bierhaus in the financial district with a great selection if German beers on tap in 1/2, 1 and 2L servings! Also offer a good selection of German inspired food.

Brew YorkBrew York: Stone Street's beer scene gets a German flair at this bi-level spot with 24 brews on tap and a menu featuring beef stroganoff, wurst, and - of course - shareable jumbo pretzels.

Joe Q.Joe Qualls: Terrible, terrible, terrible service. One bartender -- waited 15 minutes without being served with only 20 people in the bar. Walked out. Don't even bother when there are better options on Stone St.

Wallsé is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

11. Wallsé

8.6
344 W 11th St (at Washington), New York, NY
Austrian Restaurant · West Village · 52 tips and reviews

Susan J C.Susan J Campbell: The salzburger nockerl with huckleberries dessert was to die for. Cod was kind of boring. Great service and great wines

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: A few doors down the chef has a wine bar, the Upholstery Store with a global assortment of wines and reasonably priced snack to match with the chefs signature Austrian influence. - Inspector

Phoenix 💥💥💥Phoenix 💥💥💥: Great authentic cuisine

Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

12. Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar

8.8
1654 2nd Ave (btwn E 85th & E 86th St), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Yorkville · 33 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Their dogs come nestled inside some excellent Balthazar brioche buns, and the toppings are infallibly appropriate, though my favorite is probably the simple Bratwurst/Kraut/Mustard "Classic" ($7). Read more.

Colin M. F.Colin M. Ford: This place is the wurst.

Leszek D.Leszek Dowgier: If you’re ever in the neighborhood and want a quick bite, do you self a favor and stop by. Fantastic.

Loreley Beer Garden is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

13. Loreley Beer Garden

8.0
7 Rivington St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Lower East Side · 192 tips and reviews

Will V.Will Vanderhoef: One of the best spots in NYC for a beer lover to celebrate a with friends. Reserve the downstairs with enough people to get your own bartender for the night.

Jon S.Jon Steinback: the large beer is the size of three human bladders.

ThrillistThrillist: Beer gardens are better than real gardens. Booze here while snacking on the pretzels, which're stuffed-and-covered with a mix of Gruyere and Parm. Read more.

Winter Garden is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

14. Winter Garden

7.3
25 Cooper Sq, New York, NY
Beer Garden · East Village · 1 tip

Trae F.Trae F: Have drinks and fondue in a yurt! A fun and unique experience.

Clinton Hall is one of The 15 Best German Restaurants in New York City.

15. Clinton Hall

7.2
90 Washington St (at Rector St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Financial District · 110 tips and reviews

Christopher W.Christopher Walsh: Delicious beer and German good in a fun beer garden atmosphere.

TenantKing.comTenantKing.com: A great place to hang out with friends and enjoy a beer especially if you're a connoisseur. Beware of the wings though if you're not a fan of hot snacks, because it will leave your mouth watering.

Chris D.Chris Dignes: I am suspicious everything here costs at least a dollar more than it should because the music is good