1. Zum Schneider
107 Avenue C (at E 7th St), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Alphabet City · 174 tips and reviews
Chay: 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!
Bravo: If you like beer they have got it! Hands down the best Schnitzel and Sauerkraut. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
christian bovine: My best friend Will lives across the street, call him up and buy him a Giant Beer!
2. Heidelberg Restaurant
8.5
1648 2nd Ave (btwn 85th & 86th St.), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Yorkville · 106 tips and reviews
Annie Alfstad: No nonsense awesome food. Sausage sampler, cheesy spaetzle app and creamed spinach are all must tries! Great for beer drinkers
Phoenix 💥💥💥: Go for the potato pancakes
New 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.
3. Blaue Gans
139 Duane St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Tribeca · 88 tips and reviews
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 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 💥💥💥: Go for the schnitzels
4. Doma Na Rohu
27 1/2 Morton St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
German Restaurant · West Village · 70 tips and reviews
Mia Reardon: Steak and eggs, banana bread, zucchini bread, pumpkin bread, eggs florentine
Phoenix 💥💥💥: Go for mussels and beer by the litre
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!
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 Mclaughlin: I actually think the pretzel is delicious!! So light & fluffy on the inside, crisp outside & mustard is nice & spicy!
The 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 Lin: Shot skis are fun! But don't do them with people who are a lot taller than you.
7. Lederhosen
39 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker), New York, NY
German Restaurant · West Village · 78 tips and reviews
Gothamist: 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 Gsell: Horrible service. Good, but not great, German food.
Jonathan Goldner: They are mean here.
Karl Hobart: A quaint throwback with excellent strudel and a fine selection of schnapps. Try the Apfel Schnapps with a glass of Hofbrau!
Rina: 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 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.
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 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 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 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.
11. Wallsé
8.6
344 W 11th St (at Washington), New York, NY
Austrian Restaurant · West Village · 52 tips and reviews
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 & 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 💥💥💥: Great authentic cuisine
Gothamist: 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. Ford: This place is the wurst.
Leszek Dowgier: If you’re ever in the neighborhood and want a quick bite, do you self a favor and stop by. Fantastic.
15. Clinton Hall
7.2
90 Washington St (at Rector St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Financial District · 110 tips and reviews
Christopher Walsh: Delicious beer and German good in a fun beer garden atmosphere.
TenantKing.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 Dignes: I am suspicious everything here costs at least a dollar more than it should because the music is good