Cafe Berlin On Capitol Hill is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Washington.

1. Cafe Berlin On Capitol Hill

8.7
322 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
German Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 24 tips and reviews

William R.William Rand: Good traditional German food and Kolsch on tap

Chris F.Chris Fredericks: Authentic German food and beer. Very friendly staff and gemütlichkeit abounds.

Scott E.Scott Eichinger: must try: wurstplatte, kassler rippchen and schnitzels. great beer. knowledgeable servers. cold German beer!

Old Europe is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Washington.

2. Old Europe

8.1
2434 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
German Restaurant · Glover Park · 23 tips and reviews

Chris F.Chris Fredericks: Very authentic German food. Nice specials during the holidays. Where else will you find roast goose? Exquisite!

Juergen S.Juergen Spang: My favorite is the Sauerbraten. Another good choice would be the Wiener Schnitzel.

Washington PostWashington Post: Find German cuisine, specializing in game (wild boar, roast goose, pheasant sausage); watch for the spring "pound of asparagus" festival. Read more.

Cafe Mozart is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Washington.

3. Cafe Mozart

1331 H St NW, Washington, D.C.
German Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 60 tips and reviews

OttoOtto: 3 German beers on tap and great Schnitzel! Try the veal...no, seriously!

Nils B.Nils Buurman: As an Exchange Student from German I can fully approve the quality of this restaurant 😉 The Schnitzel, Potato Pancakes, Roulade and Bratwurst are very good and like at home!

William l.William la Blind: Quirky. Old school DC lunch place mashed up with German restaurant/grocery store. Worth stopping by. The German food is very good.

Bistro Bohem is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Washington.

4. Bistro Bohem

600 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Eastern European Restaurant · U-Street · 54 tips and reviews

HelenHelen: Get the Bavarian schnitzel with sopsky salad for brunch. $12 unlimited mimosas are made with soviet sparkling wine.

Lori O.Lori O: Make sure you order something with sauerkraut!

Chris F.Chris Fredericks: Chicken schnitzel & waffles for brunch!

Biergarten Haus is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Washington.

5. Biergarten Haus

1355 H St NE (btwn 13th & 14th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Capitol Hill · 82 tips and reviews

Jessica G.Jessica Gajarsa: The one wurst (brat) platter i perfect and if you like hefeweizens, the konig ludwig is my favorite.

Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer: Biergarten Haus is an authentic German Pub. Grab traditional German food and watch D.C. United soccer. The Biergarten Haus is an official pub of Major League Soccer.

ChrisChris: The pretzel bun things are delightful. Pretty good (but pricey) beer selection. Satisfying schnitzel.

Birch & Barley is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Washington.

6. Birch & Barley

8.1
1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 104 tips and reviews

Lara K.Lara Kline: The roasted brussels sprouts are delicious. Paired with the brat burger and draft beer, you're set for the night.

David B.David Berkowitz: Their brat burger may be one of the best burgers you'll ever eat. And it comes with their homemade mustard for the fries.

Tasting TableTasting Table: Pair a brat burger, topped with beer-braised sauerkraut and Emmentaler, with a pint of Kentucky Breakfast Stout: Read more.

Dacha Beer Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Washington.

7. Dacha Beer Garden

9.1
1600 7th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Logan Circle - Shaw · 75 tips and reviews

Mike K.Mike Klemperer: Best beer garden in DC. I love the brat grill and interesting beer cocktails.

VicVic: Great place for an outdoor beer on a mild fall day. Just wish it had some brats.

Juan H.Juan Huaylla: Love this Beer Garden. It is a hidden gem in the Shaw neighborhood in Washington DC. Ask for the liter boot, or go for the specialty IPA's

Kafe Leopold is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Washington.

8. Kafe Leopold

8.4
3315 Cadys Aly NW (btwn N 33rd St & N Bank St), Washington, D.C.
Austrian Restaurant · Georgetown · 176 tips and reviews

Fez A.Fez Almulhim: Leopold's Schnitzel 👌👌

BravoBravo: Austrian Kafe, delicious Schnitzel. -Mary Schmidt Amons, Real Housewives of DC

MA A.MA Abdoo: The bratwurst were over cooked but the sauerkraut was excellent.

Garden District is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Washington.

9. Garden District

8.7
1801 14th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · U-Street · 87 tips and reviews

Cesar C.Cesar Calderon: The curry wurst is amazing... and even better when paired with traditional German beers!

Washington PostWashington Post: ** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom recommends the bratwurst "cradled with winy sauerkraut." http://wapo.st/ncIlpL

AskMenAskMen: A backyard barbecue beer garden offering essentially every version of pork possible - from brats to pulled pork sammies to the "dachshund in the grass slaw dog" along with a selection of craft beers. Read more.

Stachowski Market & Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Washington.

10. Stachowski Market & Deli

8.9
1425 28th St NW (P St), Washington, D.C.
Deli · Georgetown · 50 tips and reviews

Michelle C.Michelle C.: Deli/Butcher reviewed by Tasting Table who reco's the 4 meat grinder, pastrami sammy, kielbasa with sauerkraut and mustard, along with hot Italian sausage & peppers

Philip S.Philip Soriano: I grew up in Germany. The kielbasa with sauerkraut and mustard is the best sausage sandwich I've had in my life.

Shafer B.Shafer Busch: Delicious kielbasa! Spicy mustard, tangy sauerkraut, soft roll and quality meat.

Del Frisco's Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Washington.

11. Del Frisco's Grille

1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 44 tips and reviews

Ariana H.Ariana Heideman: Delicious Schnitzel and lollipop chicken wings!

TomásTomás: the "Cheesesteak Eggrolls" it's amazing, and the "Ahí Tacos" too. The best restaurant in DC.

EaterEater: Thanks to its wall of wine and the novelty of placing a couple of its signature shots on tap, Del Frisco's Grille has quickly become a hot happy hour spot for the downtown crowd.

Union Market is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Washington.

12. Union Market

9.2
1309 5th St NE (at Neal Pl NE), Washington, D.C.
Gourmet Store · Ivy City · 171 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Get Red Apron’s Porkstrami: “It’s like pastrami made out of pork, and it’s topped with bacon and sauerkraut and a pork jus.” Read more.

Steven A.Steven Androphy: It's hard to go wrong with any of the constantly changing options here. DC Empanadas, Red Apron, Mason Dixie, Maketto, and the BBQ Joint are some of my favorites.

Joey M.Joey Marburger: Bagel and Lox at Neopol on an everything bagel will change your perspective on life.

CapMacDC is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Washington.

13. CapMacDC

7.9
(Check Twitter for current location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 20 tips and reviews

Sean H.Sean Hackbarth: Try the Weiner Mac: Mac n' cheese w/ bratwurst and carmelized onions. Read more.

Donald W.Donald W.: Jeez, the CapMac was delicious. Definitely held its rep as one of the best food trucks in the District!

Sara H.Sara H: Make sure to support Vicky's Earring Fund... I mean tip jar. (that was my idea!)