Krauses Bier Garten

Reviews

• Local Favorite ★★★★½ Texas Schnitzel German Potato Salad Kartoffel Poppers Spaetzel Visited Dec 7, 2023

  Nearly Authentic German Food, Live Entertainment & A Beer Garden Atmosphere.

  I started dining at Krause's about 2 years ago, and it was instantly my favorite place for authentic German food. Over the years I tried places in San Antonio, Fredricksburg & Boerne, some have since closed, and was left disappointed nearly every time.
  
  Krauses is located just 1 street over from the round-a-bout in downtown New Braunfels. The restaurant has indoor, outdoor, and beer garden dining, as well as a stage that hosts live entertainment in the evening.
  
  Nearly everything I've tried here has been great, the one item that left me unimpressed was the spaetzle, but everything else I've ordered again. A favorite item that is not authentic german is the Texas Schnitzel, its a schnitzel with gravy, but the gravy is spiced with jalapenos. The best way to describe this item is a cross between a jalapeno Texas chicken fried steak, and a German schnitzel.
  
  Another must have is the kartoffel poppers, which are basically deep fried potato balls made from shredded potato and onion, served with apple sauce and sour cream dipping sauces. These things are amazing, and a great start to a meal.
  
  I've tried the sausage sampler, the red cabbage, potato salad, grilled chicken wings, sauerkraut, and yukon potatos, but the schnitzel and kartoffel poppers are what brings me back. The german potato salad is decent, the grilled chicken didnt really impress me, but Im not a big fan of chicken, and its not really something I look for at a German restaurant. If your eating here please try as many of the German items as you can. I can't speak as to how the catfish, shrimp, chicharrones, or pork chops are.
  
  Service here is usually pretty good, even though this place gets packed at times. Definitely set aside a bit of time to dine here, especially if visiting during the evening or on a weekend. Your probably looking at an hour to hour and a half minimum for a meal here. Sometimes there is a wait to be seated.
  
  Not sure what else to say about this place, other than this is some of the best German food I've had anywhere.

  — Paul

• Must Try ★★★★½ Texas Schnitzel Spaetzel German Potato Salad Kartoffel Poppers Visited Dec 10, 2020

  One Of My Favorite German Restaurants & Schnitzels

  I've eaten here a few times now, and it's by far one of the more authentic German restaurants I've been to in Texas. The menu has a wide variety of options, and while some of the prices may seem a little high at first, the portion sizes and quality of the food make the prices worthwhile.
  
  For anyone who hasn't experienced much German food, I usually recommend the Texas Schnitzel with red cabbage and German potato salad. It's a good introduction because the plate has a nice combination of sweet and savory flavors, while the schnitzel itself is something that's somewhat familiar. The Texas Schnitzel is a traditional schnitzel-style steak that's deep-fried with a thin, crispy crust and topped with a country gravy-style sauce that has a little bit of a spicy kick. The result is somewhat similar to a chicken fried steak, but with its own German-style flavors.
  
  The restaurant itself also does a good job creating the right atmosphere, with a large outdoor dining area, a covered section that resembles the beer gardens you would find in Germany, and a rustic indoor dining area. The outdoor beer hall also has a space for live music. Service has been pretty good overall, and I'd highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area who wants to experience a combination of Texas and authentic German food.

  — Paul