Reviews of Black Forest Inn. (Restaurant) in Minneapolis (Minnesota).

Black Forest Inn

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German restaurant

1 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Black Forest Inn

Rocci Berrini

Traditional German food. This place is a staple in uptown Minneapolis. Pretty tiny place so make sure you find the right time to go. Stupid warm/hot and cozy I recommend you wear shorts and a tank top even in February. Ask for Underberg after your meal;)

Laura Ostrem

It was pretty busy at dinner on a Saturday evening (we had a reservation) and we weren't given beer meus initially so I was not able to order a beer because the server didn't return after we placed our orders. The food and atmosphere were terrific. Although it was full, it didn't feel crowded or too loud. Sidenote: There was an interesting bathroom with two toilets in an open space.

Brian Hughes

Had the Jagerschnitzel, it was very good. Had been craving German food for awhile.

Jeffrey D Johnson

The food was a little too vinegary for me. The meats were dry and the potato salad tasted weird. The atmosphere was unique just tended to be more of a bar feel than a restaurant feel. I would go back to get more of their potato cakes.

Ed Vine

Not sure if they still use the strapline "do German it's not funny" but it is the most authentically German thing that I've encountered in North America. Have eaten here quite a few times, & the food has always been top notch, consistently over about 20 years now I think. If you like Schnitzel, etc, you'll love this place.

Matthew Burns

After reading a few recent reviews I was a bit concerned that it wouldn't be as good as I remembered. We were seated right away in a cozy room with two fireplaces. The tap list has plenty of authentic German beers and I was happy with the two that I had. I don't know of anywhere else in the area that I can get my favorite Köstritzer schwarzbier on tap. The food was authentic and great, every bit as good as any food I've had in Germany.

Larry Weeks

Everything was as German authentic as possible. The food was delicious and filling as could be. So much homemade vs prepared from commercial. The service was excellent. Definitely worth coming back again.

Trey Color

They served us the first gluhwein of the season along with some sausages. My favorite was the bratwurst. We were served with some scalloped potatoes and toasted bread. The hot wine was excellent. Along with my European counterpart we were both very satisfied with a quick snack.

Steven Schmitt

Food and service were great. The only downside was the beer...altho I love German beer, the beer had a taste of dirty tap lines. Your German beer should be your signature, not an afterthought. Do better.

Tammy Curry

Loved the atmosphere, food was good. Don't know what happened to rest of my pics, or comments from years back so... parking was a little hard to get. This place unique for sure.

Elizabeth Athineu

You MUST come in today for Spargelfest! The Spargel-Artichoke dip is creamy, tangy delight! The Spargel Pierogi are heavenly with a devilish dash of a kick!! And while I adored the pear cider and cabbage rouladen, the BEST part of the meal was the Spargel-Rhubarb torte! Asparagus in a sweet, kirschtorte?! YES!!!

Cami Krech

The food here is fine, but compared to the Hudson German restaurant or making German food at home it's just not up to par. I had thought since the restaurant was in Minneapolis it was just be the absolute best, but it was just ok. We had the Jager schnitzel, beef stroganoff, cheese and spaeztel casserole, and ham, cheese, and sauerkraut balls. When we first walked in we stood around 10 minutes waiting to find a staff member and then someone starting their shift came in and sat us. It seems that maybe they were short staffed which is common. Oh and the red cabbage has a bit too much cardamon which wasn't my cup of tea.

G Santana

The foods is tasty And the price is decent. This restaurant should be Germany cuisine but seems have been localized with American taste. The apple beat highly recommended.

Beth Gasser

I loved the atmosphere of this place, as it was adorable and quant. Very peaceful and nice to be able to visit without shouting over loud music or bar noise. The food was authentic German. Attentive wait staff. If you like German, make this a destination.

Steve Moses

Almost 35 years ago we sat in one of the booths here and planned our wedding. Came back to see it again. The decor is as I remember it, very comfortable, and very German. Great Atmosphere. The food is outstanding and they have a large selection of beers. The outdoor patio is very pleasant. Give Black Forest Inn a try. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

Cory Windorff

Great place! Delicious food, including several things I’ve only seen in Germany. My wife and I opted to have our Sacher Torte (okay that from Vienna) and Haselnuss Torte first before our lunch and it was a great decision.

Erik Grell

Always a gem to visit; looking forward to spending more time here once the pandemic passes. In the meantime, there is a lovely patio and an excellent selection beers.

Brian Thorp

Didn't make it in time for food - served until ten during the week and 11 Friday and Saturday. Service and atmosphere was stellar and drinks were made perfect. Totally coming back for food and making a trip just for it!

Prasanna Patil

Very nice and cozy restaurant. Food tastes pretty good although I was little disappointed by the sauerkraut as it was little extra sour. The black forest cake was amazing!

John Weirick

Fun German pub with patio. Decent brats, beer, and interesting asparagus dishes (including pierogis and asparagus ice cream—which didn’t quite land well in flavor) during Spargelfest. Good portions, just overpriced for the very casual atmosphere and service.

Brent Grolla

I have been dining at this establishment for years. Never have I had anything bad. The food tends to be delightfully savory and the drinks top shelf. The decor alone is worth a visit. Utterly beautiful. No place else like it around!

amos w

Good place and fun atmosphere. Picture is the Viel Schnitzel

Jesse Deol

Love the history, decor and tasty beer selection. Try the beer flight. I had the Black Forest cake ..the patio is delightful. Will try food next time.

Steve Berns

Great, friendly service. Good authentic German menu choices with some American food choices too (hamburger for my young son). And a pretty good selection of German beer along with some good local craft beers (and the usual American macro brews). I loved the ambiance, but the lighting could be a little softer.

Ben Ernst

One of a few authentic German restaurants in the Twin Cities. A lunch bratwurst with a Spaten Lager pair perfectly well together. Also the bread pudding is a perfect way to end your time at Black Forrest Inn!

Kelly Jacobson

Very nice German restaurant. Extensive menu. Gravy was even made to order. Enjoyed a nice evening with friends and family.

Ed Vine

As German as it gets, always top quality food. We try to visit everytime we get to minneapolis, & it's never been a disappointment.

Brad Rentz

Pretty good German food, atmosphere is reminiscent of when I was in Germany. Service was great as well.

Whitney Smith

I've had the Hungarian goulash and the beef roulade here. They were both pretty good but I wouldn't seek them out. The pretzels with the cheese sauce were the best part of the meal. Someone in my party got fish and chips and it was surprisingly good, I would even consider getting it again, but I probably wouldn't go to a German restaurant just for that.

Kerry Schmidt

Delicious German food in a quaint atmosphere. They have a sandwich section on their menu if you're not all in on a hearty German dinner too. The patio is large and secluded from the busy intersection. They have homemade liquors and interesting cocktails I need to go back and try.

Aaron Wiese

A very fun Oktoberfest experience. Music, food, bier, a giant pretzel, it was all here. I enjoyed my visit very much as look forward to coming back!

Tom MacNabb

I hadn’t been to the black forest restaurant in years, and it was a pleasant return. We decided to go for Father’s Day knowing that it was a favorite of one of our dads. Everyone loved their food, we shared quite a few different dishes many beers and left happy.

Lin Brown

Good German food. The splaetzle was outstanding in the beef stroganoff! The side dishes of red cabbage were sweet but had too much cloves. Sausages were good but don't order the fish and chips. Good choices of beer.

Sharon Hennings

In spite of a lack of staff, our server/bartender was efficient and cheerful. Traditional German food at a great price, beautiful decor. Our favorite restaurant when we visit Minneapolis.

Don Schiller

Like everywhere, under staffed, but the try really hard. I like the food, and they have a nice selection of beer.

Allison Gladkowski

This place was pretty good. Food was great and the portions are pretty big. Our bartender gave great drink recommendations too. The staff seemed pretty disorganized thought they were overwhelmed and there weren't that many people there when we went

Ron Weisman

Gets a good review for the atmosphere. Service was excellent. Food was just ok. I had veal, it was a bit chewy. We had potatoes pancakes for the table, they were dry and almost seemed baked instead of fried. On person commented that they tasted like they were made from instant potatoes?

Kathleen Schilz

Had a wonderful and delicious dinner with our family, including 2 grandchildren. The portions were generous and quickly served. So glad they made it through the difficult past 2 years.

Michelle Miles

Great German food, friendly service and beautiful patio dining at this historic south Minneapolis restaurant.

Thomas Nelson

I have been to Black Forest Inn a total of five times now, because I wanted to leave as accurate a review as possible. German cuisine is not one of my favorites, and to be honest; on my list it rates right beside of Irish or Scottish cuisine. With that said, the food has always been cooked properly, and it rates among the highest quality German dishes I've had in my life. The restaurant always seems clean, and have always received nothing less than stellar service. If you enjoy German food, or want to try it for the first time, I highly recommend it.

Adam Twardowski

Great patio seating with heat lamps even in the cold! Excellent food—really warms you up. Highly recommended!

Hunter Posten

Pretty good food + good selection of German beers but prices are pretty high for what you get.

Nancy Schultz

It has great ambiance but I felt like the food is too expensive. My saurbraten had 2 small pieces of meat and a ton of spaetzel with not enough gravy; very stingy. It wasn't that great either, it was just okay. I got a dinner roll and a small bowl of cabbage. This was not worth $25! My husband liked the cabbage, German potato salad and the curry sausage but the bratwurst and polish sausage was just ok. Besides that, the bathroom was filthy! Floors dirty, toilets had fecal spray and urine spray on them. Counter looked like it hasn't been wiped in a week and no paper towels. What can I say, I was disappointed and I won't be back.

Andrea Kiepe

My favorite bar in Minneapolis. Great beer, hearty food and fantastic servers. The patio is a gorgeous spot to relax with friends.

Keiz Zee

Love this German restaurant. We had the Schitzel, Sausage Platter, Warm spiced wine & Black Forrest cake, delicious! Our server was great and attentive! Will be back again.

Mary Anne Pretzel

Great food, I had Weiner Schnitzel, good service.

Tobias T

Food was amazing, very friendly costumer service! The only downside was that beverages (soft drinks coke,Pepsi, etc) were too sweet

Erika Schulte

Awesome German beer selection, big menu with lots of authentic German dishes, and fun decor with paintings, taxidermy, and shields. The kitschy level was just perfect! I used to live in Germany, and this restaurant gives a solid nod to traditional restaurants there. Overall a fun, unique place to go. Only took away a star because the bathroom was a little dirty (not horrible, but definitely needed attention both in cleaning and updates) and because the service was a tad slow, but also not horribly so.

MaryJean Clements

Delicious German food! Good value!

Austin Gilbert

I've been walking past this restaurant for years and finally gave it a try and almost immediately ended up going back. Very flavorful food. Decent selection of beer in large quantities. Not very vegan or vegetarian friendly. A lot of the menu is a bit on the pricier side (20s-30s), but they still have some good options for under 20 dollars. Fun fact, they give you a free mug if it's your birthday.

Jen N

Went here as we were craving some Octoberfest-type food and this place didn't disappoint. Could have used a larger serving of red cabbage and a bit less schnitzel, but it was all great.

James Just

Excellent food with a great variety of German cuisine and beers. Great patio for eating outside and great service. Highly recommend this landmark!

John W

Food was great. Service was a little slow since I think there was only one waiter. Took a while to get seated, but overall a good experience. Love the German food.

chad wojahn

Large indoor dining areas, intimate corner bar, secluded outdoor shaded or sunny patio.The large stainless steel and water sculpture provides a wonderful distraction from all the inner city noise.

Darin Hawley

Great food and atmosphere. Cool patio and delicious food.

Dave Mariani

The prices are a little high..the goulash was not very good. The schnitzel was very good. Good German potato salad. The service was slow.

Gregg Severson

Not a lot in the way of vegan options, but it definitely has gotten better lately. Excellent German beer selection.

Kirk Duffy

The pork sandwich isn't as good as it used to be but still worth trying it.

Tim Kruse

PHENOMENAL German style restaurant. Pricing is a little on the high end, but when you taste the food you understand why. The decor is classic and the staff was great.

Emily Feicht

We're pescetarian and we still find something to enjoy at Black Forest Inn, so carnivores rejoice! They source ingredients locally and do their own butchering and baking. The menu is quite seasonal. If they run out of a cut of meat, it's back off the menu. We usually get the giant pretzels during Oktoberfest, but we also got the onion tart and spaetzle with cheese. I don't know how they pack so much flavor into those dishes! The interior has always been really interesting, but during forced Covid reduction of services, they did a massive deep clean! (The whole saga was running on Facebook.) It's fabulous.

Britt B

Delicious authentic german meal. Caution, the food is very rich! Loved the Hazlenut dessert.

Ray Torres

Nice atmosphere. Good food. My sauerbraten was on the salty side. Both my brother and father's dish was good. Bon Apetit!

Becca Bonham

Amazing!! Not pictured, but you have to try the pretzels.

Vonny Kleinman

Good solid German food. Decent selection of little plates to share. Herring was a highlight. I likes the Resiling from the Mosel enough to write it down to find a bottle later.

Hannah S

Great restaurant- several delicious, authentic German beers to choose from, unique atmosphere, and lots of great plates. I split a large platter with a friend and we had plenty between the 2 of us. Definitely recommend going!

Donna C

We found this Jewel of a restaurant. Traditional German style food, server was amazing, he was detail-oriented and checked on us several times. I would definitely recommend this place.

Benjamin Marty

It was empty except for us when we visited for a midsummer lunch, which probably isn't the best time for German food anyway. But the food was good. The walls are decorated with humorous quotes about the place. The building's construction also feels old and authentic with old wood and stained glass windows.

Keith Ford

This has consistently been one of our go-to placed for decades. Excellent authentic German food, reasonably priced and great service. If you're into beer they have a fine selection of excellent European and North American beers. And in season, very attractive outdoor dining too Finally, their own free parking just a few steps away.

Dmitry K

Starting with the big positive, the decor is excellent and the patio was GORGEOUS! Now for the not so great...the food was decent - nothing extravagant, especially for the price. I was with a native German who was unimpressed. While the patio is incredible, the chairs were very uncomfortable. Additionally, the weight staff was a bit odd and not the most diligent. Overall, not a bad experience but likely not worth the cost of $16 - $28 a meal.

Jason Kowieski

The food was kind of average. The schnitzel I had seemed like it wasn't seasoned at all and it was pretty tough. The spaetzle was kind of loose and crumbly and the gravy that came on it had kind of a store bought beef gravy taste and consistency. Seems like a decent place but the food didn't feel worth what they charged.

R O

I've been coming here since 2013. For a while, I was a regular. The food is good. This is the best German restaurant in Minneapolis. The vibe is much closer to the vibe in Germany than that other German bar/restaurant in Minneapolis. They have a nice selection of beer and have many seasonal celebrations. They aren't quite fests but that's hard to pull off in the US. Go here for beers or a good dinner. You'll love it and love the neighborhood.

Margot Kelsey

Excellent German food and a beautiful outside courtyard!

Bob Weides

Went last night with a party of six. Had no trouble getting a seat, but things sorta went downhill from there. Slow service, distracted waitress, no ambiance whatsoever. The food was good, but it would have been nice to have the apps served before dinner, not with dinner! Also, didn't receive one of the apps we ordered, but it showed up on the check (tho' the waitress did have it removed). My wife's fish & chips were the worst looking excuse for this meal I have ever seen & the tarter sauce had no flavor. Yes, I know this is a German restaurant, but that's what she wanted. The rest of our meals were enjoyable. This place seems to be resting on it's almost 50 year history. And with so many good eateries in the immediate area on Eat Street, I would think Black Forest could take their game up a notch. Loose the salmon colored tables, improve the decor, brighten the place up, have more appropriate background music (come on, this is a German restaurant, so why the piped in 60/70s rock Muzak?). 3 stars may be too much, maybe 2 1/2.

Julie Chiu

Good service and cozy atmosphere! Fair portions at high price. Bf and I tried the Ribs and Kraut along with the Reuben Sandwich. He enjoyed the ribs. The mashed potatoes that came with his entree were the tastiest. Menu describes the Reuben being the best in town... it was pretty good, not great though. Overall, the sandwich was dry and salty. Homemade bread was over toasted, unfortunately. Homemade fries and thousand island dressing were good. Maybe next time, I’ll try a beer with sliders.

Tri Bear

We ate on the patio, real vines with grapes growing! Delicious food. I love the inside too-like being in Germany! I felt the food was healthy, as well as good!

Zachariah Vruwink

Very authentic German food, high quality beer and food selection. We tried the Pork Schnitzel which was wonderful. The atmosphere here was comfortable and had some nice decorations. Service was great and we got our food very quickly.

Eric Heidel

Amazing and wonderful German food. Staff is warm and kind, food is excellent, and the beer is perfect. The Ham and Sauerkraut Balls are a great start to dinner, as is the Potato Pancake. The Sauerbraten, the Paprika Schnitzel, and (of course) their Bratwurst Dinner are all excellent. Try the Chicken Curry Sausage as an alternative to the brats. My wife and I always argue over which dessert is best - the Black Forest Torte or the Sacher Torte. But go and enjoy some amazing German food. You won't be sorry.

ROGER CIELINSKI

Excellent German food. We all ordered different foods and we all loved what we had. Restrooms should be remodeled. Other than that loved the place. Great patio.

Tom Clements

I liked the decor. Food was fine. Fries were a little sad. Service was good. We sat inside. There was an outside area that looked nice, too. Nice place for drinking, less so for dining. Arguably like Germany itself.

mark treager

Sat at the bar, waiting for my order. Had an excellent conversation. Mostly of the neighborhood, then and now. With the bartender. Their outside patio is, absolutely something to be experienced. Very very nice!!!

Jeff Burger

German food is definitely a comfort food. We liked all of our four different meals with several different beers and spiced wine. The wait staff was very helpful. We had a pleasant time.

Alex Pederson

I used to come here years ago when I lived in the neighborhood, and absolutely adored the place. Came here recently with some family, and sadly it seemed something was amiss. The menu and food has not changed (which is a good thing) but the rest of the experience was strange and disappointing. My wife and I got there before the other guests, and were promptly served some beverages. The rest of the party showed up a couple of minutes later, and then it took 20 minutes for anyone to come back around. A male server then comes by and asks how my wife and I got our beers in a slightly accusatory tone. I told him the other server took our order when we came in .... He just looked at us puzzled walked off into the kitchen without asking if the other guests wanted anything. 10 minutes later after no one had come by, we ended up have to go and ask the original server if anyone was going to stop by, which she then did immediately. It was sort of busy, but didn't explain the very bizarre vibe from the staff. I know everyone can have an off night, but it was just very confusing. Food was the same as it was 15 years ago which is why it gets a 4, but at that price with that service I might try and try a different German spot next time.

kat h

I love the atmosphere. Lots of beautiful artwork. The food is slightly different and nostalgic of my German grandma. There are lots of fun events during the year. Their baked goods are especially good. The beer selection is very good aswell if you aren't into hoppy stuff that is popular everywhere else. They also have parking which is rare for the area.

Brooke McWethy

We went with some out of town friends for dinner. The food was good. He loved his beer (dark, German). There were many amusing signs to read while waiting for my children to come out of the restroom. The patio looked lovely. And there is off street parking available behind the restaurant off of Nicollet.

Kristin Weeldreyer

This restaurant serves the most delicious and authentic German food I've ever had. It's a little pricey, but well worth it. It's a great place to go for a special occasion.

Kim Wilmes

Fantastic food with a rotating seasonal menu, in addition to an extensive list of mainstays. Rotating taps, tons of imported beers, wine, and ciders. Easily the best patio on Eat Street. Attentive service with genuine recommendations rounds out the experience. Worth the wait, if there is one!

S Chang

; We've made reservations and showed up on time while the other half showed up late. Our waiter was very patient and understanding with all the questions and decision delays. The food was good. We had tried plenty of different dishes, veal, lentil soup, pate, a giant rabbit leg (lol, okay maybe over-exaggerated) - all was delicious! Apparently the bone marrow dish is a very popular dishes and goes out of stock quickly. We had beer flights, which was great to try if you aren't sure what beer you'd like. Parking kind of sucks, but we got lucky with street parking right in front of the restaurant entrance. There's a nearby parking lot for customers as well. Make sure to tip your waiter/waitress well, regardless, but more especially if your party is a bit complicated to deal with lol bless his soul for his kindness

Anne Nemo

If you are looking for true, authentic, Bavarian cuisine this is the spot! The mastermind in the back is a true artist. Worthy of a quick stop after work, dinner with the family, or even catering which is what we are doing now!

Nicole Bauer

This place has been around for over 50 years and is still family owned. Their space is perfect and their courtyard patio is gorgeous. I often enjoy my visits and bring my mother here for Mother's Day and her birthday. They do great little events year round. I highly recommend the sauerbraten.

Mandy H

I needed a place to host an unknown number of guests for a post-memorial service lunch. Gina and the Black Forest came through for me with a warm, inviting room and great food and service. We comfortably fit 40+ people in the side dining room with a buffet. Highlights: lentil salad, onion tart, brussel sprouts, and they made a delicious chicken paprika for us, I wish it was on the menu. I cannot imagine a better experience from planning to settling the bill. Thank you Gina.

Chris Knox

Really enjoyed my first visit to this Twin Cities institution. The food I tried was far better than I expected. I liked the dark wood look of the interior and found the space very comfortable. The beer selection isn't huge, but is good.

Waleed Ahmed

I came to this Restaurant for lunch during my German Field Trip. I came to this resturants for the first time and it was exceptional. The Restaurant has a cozy environment with public tables. The food they serve is authentic. As a South-West Asian American, I am usually around bold and spicy food, so I expected to not taste as good. But as a open minded individual, I truly enjoyed the food. During my time here, I had the spaetzel and cheese casserole. It was really creamy, cheesy, and warm. Also, I had the sauerkraut and red cabbage. The sauerkraut was really moist and the perfect amount of sourness. The red cabbage was my favorite for its sweet and sour combination. I had an exceptional time here and I will come back again. Thank you for the experience.

Jennifer Halter

I read the previous reviews and visited for the first time during the 50th anniversary weekend on the recommendation of a co-worker who says this is his favorite restaurant. We visited during Sunday lunch. The staff was attentive, the restaurant was clean, the food was delicious and authentic. My dining partner thought the Black Forest torte cake was dry; I thought it was fine combined with cream cheese and cherry filling and whipped cream. I'm not a fan of soggy cake. We enjoyed the German beer flight which gave us a nice sampling of the available brew; all of them were good regardless if you like your beer light or dark. Whatever problems the restaurant may have had in the recent months, they seemed to correct them for their anniversary weekend. We enjoyed our experience and will return in the future.

Renzo Vilchez

I've been going to this German restaurant for years. The german beer selection is limited but ok, the menu has not changed since forever, I like the Stroganoff (which is a Russian plate but serve with spaetzles) Goulash and the Sausage sampler. The service depend on the server, I had bad luck with new servers (they forgot to bring bread and butter, they forgot my order) the older ones know me and I know them. The bar is cozy and have some tables behind the bar which sometimes is a good place to eat with a friend. The restrooms have been remodeled and now are unisex.

Tanya Troska

Amazing food and amazing waitstaff! Made my brother-in-law's birthday dinner a great success!

Tessa Sliwa

Visiting family and friends in Minneapolis and decided to give Black Forest Inn a chance during their Oktoberfest season. Overall atmosphere was good. Cute outdoor area. Be cautious when drinking beer outside, there were wasps flying around our drinks which was slightly unsettling. German beer choice was average and prices were fair.

GARY NELSON

Authentic German cuisine served in an old world decor and atmosphere. Strong recommendations for the rouladen, fried cabbage and spaetzle, but there are so many wonderful dishes on the menu. Great selection of German beers on tap, too. Prosit!

Dianne Schuchard

We have been going to the Black Forest Inn for over 30 years. Yes, we have German on both sides of the family. I am big on atmosphere, and I always feel like I have stepped into another time and place. The decor makes me feel like I am in a quaint and charming German village. It's like visiting an old friend. Now about the food. The four of us had hasenfeffer, beef roulades, goulash, red cabbage, spaetzel, German potato salad, whole grain rolls, and great tap beer. Everything was great. The service was helpful and attentive. The evening meal was quite fun and well worth stopping at this restaurant.

P Mann

Great authentic food made on-site by the owners, excellent selection of beers and friendly staff.

Sarah Houle

They have some tasty German food and beer. There are a few different seating areas, all with their own charm: a standard dining room area, cozier dining nook area, bar and pub area and secluded outdoor patio for nice days. There is a parking lot around the block that is free, too. Sometimes, they hold events in the building next door to the patio.

Keith Arntson

Good beer sampler, good weizen. The place reminds me of my grandma's house, and I don't mean that in a disparaging way; rather it's cozy and authentic. Same goes for the food - authentic. Great place to go if you're craving a real German dish

ESSAM The Family

Excelent the Server was amazing and very kind 10/10🥰😍

Perry Kinoshita

Edit: Great traditional german food and beer. If you are in the mood then this is the place! The pate is great and the veal wiener schnitzel is worth the trip alone. Miss Germany? Eat here.

Elaine Hyland

I first visited Black Forest Inn over 30 years ago. I remember it being cozy and comfortable with great German food. The food is still delicious, but the ambiance is sad. The tables were set with cloths that were more Italian and the napkins were paper, water glasses were plastic. The lighting was VERY bright and could not be dimmed. What used to be fine german dining has become more cafe.

Laurel F

Excellent brat & potato salad. The ambiance in and out seems a bit worn down - but the great food makes up for that!

TheGbeecher

Excellent food..( potato salad as good as great grandma's recipe..), good service..fun & interesting decor..now on my A list

Roger Hamm

Had a lunch for 10 people on a Saturday. Not busy. Good service and not rushed. Much of the food was dry however. Some was almost inedible. Good beer though. Free coffee cup if it is your birthday.

Courtney Inderrieden (Courtney92)

The food was great. Slightly on the expensive side but worth it. The service however was less than satisfactory. And i know it wasn't busy. 3 tables total. It was hard to get our servers attention, he was over at the bar. And after waiting 20 minutes he finally came over and asked if we needed a box and the check. Great place for take out.

David Pittman

This was my favorite Minneapolis restaurant when I lived here (1990s) and I still love it. The food and service are very good, but most of all I love dining outside on their patio. The geschnitzles mit spaetzel were as good as I remembered. I still don't like red cabbage, but that's not this restaurant's fault.

Arthur Bishop

Love the old school German menu and great beer selection. The chef's are very helpful with menu description. Awesome bartenders, willing to let you try a sample of beer!

michael stadnick

the meal was excellent, had Jaeger Schnitzel, mushroom sauce, red cabbage and spaetzle and glass of German beer. As good as i had in Germany in June, schnitzel was cooked perfectly (very tender) and also there were lots of customers which added enjoyment to the atmosphere, like in a German Gasthaus.

Dave Moshou

My experience was exceptional! I decided to call Black Forest during the pandemic for take out food. They have constantly been a favorite of mine for almost 50 years. Everything was ready for me including their upbeat attitude. It made my day and the food was almost priceless! Dave Moshou

Joan Wagner

Needs new tables and chairs for sure. Food like fish and chips, onion rings needs different breading. Ambience was dated and drab. Dirty vents and floors, needs TLC then maybe German restaurants will strive to do better. Needs new chef and upbeat staff.!

Caroline Donnelly

Really great beer prices and authentic German food. They have a large beer garden as well. I would not recommend this place if you are in a rush but if you have some time definitely stop by for some great potato salad and large beer steins!

Ali E.

The wait staff are incredibly friendly. Also, this place has a nice cozy vibe to it. The inside is nice and intimate. Great beers on tap too! Very affordable too! Defenitely coming back.

Chris Lance

Lovely night on the patio with a cider and a lentil/spatzel salad. Topped off with Black Forest cake! We had a wonderful server- warm and friendly, engaging with us and other tables...

Joel Hobart

Cozy place, authentic German food and drink. The menu and ambiance changes with the seasons, so if you've only gone in the winter, go during the spring or summer and sit out on their delightful patio.

Eponine E

This is fairly authentic, including the a la carte menu (for example, salad is not included.) My favorite when I lived in Germany was Rahm Schnitzel, which is Schnitzel with cream sauce. Here they call it Jaeger Schnitzel.The spaetzle is fantastic. I really enjoyed the Black Forest cake for dessert. They source from local places and use family recipes. Oktoberfest is fun, as are other celebrations.

Lindy Webster

We love the Black Forest Inn. We have frequently enjoyed the bar and restaurant over the years. The garden is wonderful with its trickling fountain in the summertime. We lived in Germany for many years, and it's a real nostalgia trip coming here. The staff are all as nice as can be - (unless they've only just encountered one of the mean ones below! )

Lcat RN

Not as good as expected. Kind of seemed like it was too good to be true. They charge a LOT for what I’m not convinced is good quality food. Had the Ruben and was disappointed with the dressing tasting like Miracle Whip (yuck!). It wasn’t good and the mixers were from concentrate. Not a place I’d come to the cities to go back for.

Alan Pike

I love the Black Forest Inn, partially nostalgia, i had lot of dates there as a younger man, partially for the beer, which has always been good, and partially because the quality of the food has been consistently good for so long. The menu doesn't change much or often, but there are several great choices. The bar is cozy in the winter and the patio airy and pretty in the spring and summer. The Black Forest is an institution of Minneapolis and like visiting an old friend.

John Evans

Great German beer selection! The best German restaurant on Nicollet Ave

Joseph Rauch

I lived in the area for 13 years and now I am moving. Black Forrest is what I am going to miss the most. With so much on Eat Street it has remained my favorite restaurant in Minneapolis.

Rebecca Mozdy

This place has a fun and family friendly ambiance, and really delicious dishes. Very nostalgic if you enjoy German style food! It may take longer if you have a large group.

Michael Kipper

German. Comfort food. Minneapolis. - 3 phrases you don't expect but what you should expect is traditional German food and tasty dishes to boot. Try the bratwurst plate for a bit of German home cooking and finish off with some great desserts. Spaetzel is a staple and theirs has been on the Food Network.

Annlan Tran

Didn't like that they "cleaned" the table next to us by flipping the used table cloth upside down. Kept 3 stars because parking is abundant, service was fast, and portions were big. Flavor was ok.

Joel Collette

Wonderfully authentic, traditional German dishes that are to die for! The goulash was incredible! Huge portions too! Quaint and cozy, and very friendly staff!

Ashley Terpstra

Absolutely love this place! Food and beer is fantastic, always had great service here. Where else can you find such iconic decor!?

Stacie Zaffke

Fun atmosphere with a great (though simple) menu selection. The schnitzel was excellent, and the portions were good for the price. Great drink selection as well.

emme is a person

Wait a minute! I guess I do like German potato salad and warm sauerkraut. I didn't know they tasted good until eating here. Nice patio too.

Kerry Frampton

Half reuben is a sizeable delicious treat!

Brandon Miller

Fantastic food, schnitzel is a little different than schnitzel from Wien but still damn good. Hot potato salad caught me off guard but was still asking what other customers were eating on the way out in preparation for return trip...

Les Powell

Great food, awesome atmosphere...

Kendal Kline

Loved our food, and the atmosphere was great too! We sat out on the covered patio area, and I had the Wiener Schnitzel... it was excellent! I definitely recommend this place for a unique option!

Christian Wilkie

This is a perfectly fine German restaurant. The dishes range from average to good, and they have a reasonable beer selection. It's a great idea for hosting large groups, too.

John Van Beek

Wonderful food and a cozy atmosphere. This is not a pretentious place, but it is home, typically quiet, and the German menu has some rare finds for MPLS. Try the ham balls appetizer!

Kevin Veloso

Between the excellent food, drinks, and unparalleled service, the Black Forest Inn is well-worth your time. Whether you're a Minneapolis local or just a visitor looking to challenge their palate with a new kind of cuisine (that is, German), look no further then this delightful restaurant on 26th East Street. As a Wisconsinite passionate about great beer AND brats, I think I can back these statements up by virtue of where I'm from. We visited during a busy dinner hour. The six of us had a variety of brats, schnitzels, ghoulash (sp?), and other dishes. All of us were immensely satisfied with the entrees, complimentary bread, and beer we ordered. All of us are from Wisconsin. As far as the negative reviews go, just remember, people have their off days. It's normal and human and the negative reviews should not be indicative of what you should expect at Black Forest Inn. Our server, Colin, was one of the best I've ever had. He had quick witted quips that got our table laughing, innate knowledge of dishes/combinations, and the ability to efficiently juggle a multitude of tables at once during the evening rush. As a former server who knows the hardships of the job, I was colored with various shades of IMPRESSED, ADMIRATION, and AWE STRUCK Don't miss out on this dining experience!

Toby Hillmann

I have been here many times. I would highly recommend it if you like German food, or at least German beer. The Christmas Market is a fun experience if your need help picking a time to go.

Cynthia Erickson

I attended a cooking class at the Black Forest Inn to learn how to make Rouladen. There were about 19 people in the class, which was a few too many for the space we had. The class wasn't hands on for most of us, but we enjoyed a little gluehwein while we watched Chef Christ slice the beef for rouladen. Then class members assembled the rouladen, rolled them up, and into the over they went. We watched a nut strudel as it was being prepared and we also watched while rotkohl was prepared. Afterwards, we all enjoyed a fantastic dinner of salad, spaetzle, rotkohl (red cabbage), rouladen, topped off with spaetzle, coffee, and their special gin. It was a fun time and a great dinner! Getting lessons from the owner and his family was a lot of fun and we felt that we were really getting the 'special treatment'. Great place for an authentic German dinner.

kinderhood

Best Servers, very polite, not super busy, and the food is so good. They have a good atmosphere and vibe in this place.

Laurie Lyon

I think with the right wait staff the experience could be a lot of fun. Felt rushed, food arrived 5 minutes after ordered, fresh? In and out in 35 minutes for a not so inexpensive meal.

J ennifer

Darling decor, delicious entrees, though was not as impressed with the sauerkraut-swiss-corned beef appetizers as I'd hoped I would be. Awesome strolling accordion player! Love this place!! :)

Jim wogan

Food was great we both enjoyed it. Waitress was ok a little slow for how many were there but did ok. The only actual complaint I have is parking. The lot was full and the restaurant was nearly empty (had just opened that morning).

Erik B

Good food, exceptional beer, a famous patio, and a bar area that is always frothing with a quirky conversation. Kill the keg night is always around my birthday and that's when I am sure to be at this lovely establishment.

Josh Becknell

Einfaches Essen und Trinken. Don't know if this is a definite tribute to Schwarzwald food, but I do enjoy the decor and German beers. Food I've tried is nothing to write home about, but as someone who speaks the Deutsch and has lived a little abroad, I can appreciate the authentic touches. If I ever want to show someone what Spaetzel or Scnitzel should taste like, I take them here. Definitely better than Gasthof's in Nordeast!

Tor Swanson

Another Minnesota classic. A veritable Gibraltar, buffeted but unmoved by changing styles and restaurant trends. Likely a similar, if not exactly the same, menu as it was when I was a young lad, Black Forest is German comfort food and traditional classics. Your various schnitzels, krauts, strudels, and sausages are all well represented. Love their spaetzle. A fine selection of German beer. Ein prosit der gemütlichkeit!

Diana M

The service was absolutely wonderful. I love German food, and they certainly didn't disappoint us. We had rotkohl und stroganoff und schnitzel and were happy.

Igor Pavlenko

Decorations 4.5. Servise 4.5. Food is just ok, compare to Bavarian, no similarities. I wood say 2.5 for food, don't know maybe because it's an original 60 year old menu? Pressure valve on the radiator was wisteling all the time, dripping water on the wooden original floor where ants found their food source. cake was good. If I stop by there next time only for beer and desert.

William Neve

I went in the middle of the day for lunch and it was good. It wasn't anything special but it was good, I ate the Weiner schnitzel. I would recommend going there, the atmosphere is awesome!

Ian Swordsman

Excellent food. Seated in a quiet corner, but was not forgotten. Their mulled wine was delicious and very festive. All around a great experience.

Gautam Newalkar

Really nice beer garden out the back. The food and service was great. My schnitzel however, was somewhat tiny compared to the norm 😅 …

andrew

Great outdoor seating section, great brats, fair amount of classic german on the lunch menu but to really have a good selection, you need to go during the dinner hours. Where else are you going to get Hasenpfeffer?

Brian Wene

Wonderful Food And GREAT Beer! It Is Very Cozy And Very Welcoming. If You're Looking For A Nice, Family-Friendly Restaurant With A Fun Atmosphere, Check Out This Very Authentic German Restaurant/Biergarten! PROST!!

Adam Murray

This was a really nice place with authentic german cuisine. The wursts were quite good and the outdoor patio was quite nice and fairly quiet for being in the city. Come here for a good authentic german experience.

William F. Bidinger (TazWarner)

If you want a lot of hearty food that tastes good, the Black Forrest Inn is a great place to go. On First and Nicollet with parking behind the restaurant on Nicollet. The parking lot isn't big, so if it is busy, you'll need to find street parking. Be prepared to with share a meal or bring some home because the portions are quite large. Try the pate under the appetizers. Delicious.

Zac Zaffke

If you're looking for some authentic German food and beer, look no further. Oktoberfest was loads of fun, and even on non-oktoberfest days you'll still get a fun atmosphere and great food.

Ashley Nicole

I ordered take out. I’ve definitely had better potato pancakes BUT THAT ROULADEN!! Tasted just as good as my grandmothers from Germany. I’ll be back!

Yousif Del Valle

Cozy atmosphere, food is hearty but a bit bland.

OMNI

The Black Forest is a traditional German Bistro with delicious food and drink at an attractive price. A relaxed atmosphere decor and a friendly staff make for a very pleasant lunch or dinner.

Brian Hazle

Awesome German food. The wheat (weiss) beer) Took me back to my time I spent in Germany. A great experience

Joyce Anderson

I've been a patron of this restaurant for over 35 years and I love it. The food is wonderful and the staff is very attentive and friendly. Their Ruben sandwiches are to die for!

Todd Downing

I was so glad the rumors were true! The food was fantastic!!! Our server was very nice. Excellent selection of jazz.

Vashista Guzman

The food 😋! This is very authentic German food! It is probably the best in Town …

Jak5229

Very good and authentic German food. Great atmosphere. Wonderful staff. If you're looking for the real deal, this is it.

Eric Massie

The French fries and marzapan were great! Everything else we had (spetzle with cheese, sausage combo, and the Ruben sandwich) were all okay.

Ron Bearden

Love the atmosphere of the place. Lots of woodwork. Patio seating available. Excellent German food. Love the German style beers.

Christopher Heikkila

The restaurant was very nice and the food was great. Not as traditional of a German restaurant as I was hoping for, that's why I only gave it a three. But it was a great restaurant.

Jusun Kim

It is a great place to eat various Euopean food not just for German. I personally like to eat Hungarian Goulash (like a stew).

Anatoly Khalizev

Old European atmosphere. I literally feel that I sit in some Munich or even Prague restaurant. Try any meat, sausages, goulash (gravy) based dish.

Zachary Johnson

Great authentic German food. Definitely go for the sausage platter and wash it down with a craft beer. Get the patio if you can.

Joel Fralick

Great German restaurant with excellent Fair, their spatzle is excellent, two thumbs up

Jeremiah Tesch

The waiters were a little awkward but friendly, the patio was in slight disrepair, but the food was really good! I agree with others that it's a little overpriced too.

Molly Zupon

My band was pleasantly surprised at how great their banquet room worked for our show. We already booked again for December at the end of this year!

Chris Knox

Never had German food before my recent first visit to this venerable Minneapolis institute, and I'm converted. Love the food, the service and the atmosphere.

Carzie

Used to love this place 20 years ago. Went for lunch and it seems to be getting run down. Not busy at all at noon. The food was unremarkable.

Stephanie Mertz

My favorite restaurant in the Cities for the food, ambiance, history, and staff. Shared the BFI experience with my sister and sister-in-law today.

John Jorgensen

Tasty German food and generous portions in a relaxing atmosphere.

Evelyn

Had the Hungarian Goulash...could have had more spice without overwhelming it. The veal shank is a good choice tho. Nice outdoor patio.

Andrew Meggs

Very authentic German food and beer coupled with a great atmosphere. Check out the patio when the weather's nice!

Insu Park

One of favorite German restaurants in here😊 …

Tyler Barthelemy

Delicious authentic German food. Not the greatest German restaurant in Minneapolis, but nevertheless they are very good.

Rob Miller

German comfort food at its best. I haven't been here since I was in college - 30 years ago. I felt like I was home the instant I walked in the door.

Christian Notch

Delicious German food, pleasant atmosphere, and good service. Possibly some of the best black forest cherry cake I've had.

David T Anderson

Delightful evening on their patio. Great food. Excellent service

del jetsen

Great patio and cocktails! Have not tried food yet but menu looks very good! Will be back!

Alan Thom

Great German food and decor! Waitress very knowledgeable and friendly. Suggestion of having German music playing instead of what was playing.

Jessica Johnson

Authentic German food in downtown Minneapolis. Awesome atmosphere both inside and out. If the weather is nice, eat outside on the patio.

Nick Marston

It looks like it's closed on the outside, but it looks very nice indoors. Very well established restaurant and very very good food. 4/5 because they could definitely repaint the outside.

MJ

Food was ok, but there are far better German restaurants in the area. Beer and menu selection is quite limited.

Raymond Danzl

Friendly sercice, great food, nice atmosphere

Devlin Shaughnessy

These guys have a nice patio and newly renovated interior. I also like their beer selection...

Kim

We came right when they opened but our food came quickly and the cheesy spatzel was amazing! If you like cheese you'll love cheesy spatzel.

DudeMcAwesome

Food was good, staff was nice. Would go again if friends were looking to eat some German cuisine.

Ken Mackenthun

Always great food. Small selection of German beer, but always good choice to come.

Bjorn

Great Bavarian locale. Cool Wagnerian decor w/ tasty food and a reasonable German and Austrian beer selection. Ausgezeichnet!

World Traveler25

If you want good German food this is the only place to go in the MN area This palace is so amazing but the prices are high

Kaysi Hendley

Food was amazing and authentic! The wait was a bit long for it being slow at lunchtime, but our waitress was very nice and the food was definitely worth the wait!

Tom Carlstrom

I never rate ANYTHING five stars. The food was beyond good!!! You must go there!!!! Speechless.

Marshall Skare

Delicious food every time. The patio is comfortable and attractive. Definitely worth a visit

Paul Albin

Tasty food, great service, and reasonable prices.

M Dickson

Fun venue! Had a concert in their room across the courtyard. Knowledge staff and very friendly made our visit wonderful.

Robert C

Love going here. Excellent German food and beer selection. Make sure not to miss Oktoberfest!

Elizabeth Moldenhauer

Sauerbraten, Spaetzel, beers, roladen, weiner schnitzel, sauerkraut, dinners or lunches, quaint interior. All of this makes for a perfect German fix not to be missed.

Jesse Smith

Great authentic German comfort food. Fast friendly service. A Minneapolis institution for many decades.

Cory Roach

Great food with a 'wunderbar' atmosphere. Plenty of beers to pair with your snitzel or saurbraten, which is the best in town.

JD Heitschmidt

Great food and atmosphere. Also have a number of good German beers on tap as well

Jennifer Johnson-Kernes

Was there late, food was ok. I've eaten here before and it was great. Try it at the dinner hour, not 9pm.

Jacob Gulliver

Wonderful ambience, great blend of traditional and modern. The food is not fancy, but it is always flavorful and wholesome.

Mills Morrison

Great atmosphere. Saurbraten was good. Authentic German. Fish was bland. Service good

Vika Arand

Super good German good and great service. We had a bigger party and they were able to accommodate us no problem.

Richard George

Great food with a fun atmosphere. Go hungry as it are going to get good portions of hearty food that will stick with you ... But not as long as the good memories.

AC T

fantastic food. They follow Covid 19 rules, so be prepared to eat on patio.

Jeremy Adair

Prepare for onions mixed into the burger patty. It's great if you like them but a ride surprise of you don't...

Tia Ronningen

Lovvvvvve the food, the help is hilarious and Erica, Gina and the family! The best!!!

Jeanne Hoecker

We loved our food. Service was great. Recommend the Apple strudel for dessert.

Leonard Kolada

We always have a retro good time at the Forest.

Lee Jaye

I only ate here once but if your looking for something different go here. Has a bar also.. very nice people

arun natarajan

authentic german food. delicious. fast service. excellent on tap german beer selection.

Tim Kerian

Old standby place for me. Friendly, great deutsche cuisine and great maibock on tap!

Patty Larson

Atmosphere seemed very authentic. Very good service. Very reasonabley priced. Food pretty good. I would say average quality

Thomas T

The food exceeded my expectations

bruce johnson

My father has been a chef here for 33 years. It's amazing and different I love this restaurant..

Mike Macintyre

Love this place little pricey but worth the money I picture a old German grandma in the back cooking home recipe's in the back so so good

Josiah Pollesch

Wonderful food. Good beer. Great place to sit and enjoy a meal.

Firestone stonefire

Awesome German food ¡ eating at the patio is wonderful. Don't forget to try their coffee¡

Miranda Krapf

My father in law said the potato salad tasted JUST like how his great grandma used to make it - talk about authentic!

Paul Perez

Great venue and they were so accommodating for a large group. Bridget D was so sweet and she seemed to be genuine. .

Jeanne Stafki

Great food, great atmosphere. The easier was even able to get us dinner before dinner hours.

Levi Indvik

Awesome place for some authentic German food and beer! One of my favorite restaurants in Minneapolis!

Walter Kukkonen

The setting and service we're fine, but compared to prior visits, the Weinerschnitzel was overcooked and disappointing - not what I expected.

Mark Kelleher

Such a great time here. Wonderful food, staff, and service every time. Don't miss it.

Gloria Sinopoli

Food pretty good, desert good also. Didn't have beer. Old building, not good part of town. Looks run down.

Ted H

Wow! As you'd expect from a place that has Goethe's 'Mailied' w Painted on front! They COULD fix, update (men's bathroom, ahem) but don't let that bother you!

Jim Doolittle

Love the German cuisine and the service. Nice place to go for lunch in the spring or summer out back in the garten!

Nicholas Faldetta

I love German Food. And this place is straight outta the Fatherland!!! I’d give it 10 stars if I could.

Rich Bleyhl

Excellent service and great flavors and fresh tasting food, clean restaurant. Their spanokopita (sp) was delicious.

PointofDepartureTrav

Great German food and German feel decor ... Lunch time was a bit slow at the door waiting time with no one there. The black Forest cake was to die for

MyStiK

Great service, great traditional German food, beer selection is good and easy parking

Doug Averbeck

Best part of the Black Forest Inn is the patio which never changes. The food is good and uniquely German.

Jenna Lory

Great service and delicious food (and beer)!

Heather Vick

Great service. Good food. Patio has become really shabby. I wouldn't bring guests.

Sandy

The Black Forest Inn has a lovely outdoor patio for summertime dining, in fact, it's one of the best in the Twin Cities.

Andy Wicevic

Great service, excellent food with warm & friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend it.

Mike Knowles

Service was great. loved the outdoor area. The food was just ok. will try again.

Diana Cabak (L Josa)

Very ambient, authentic German meal, superb personal service - highly recommended!

steven peterson

i used to work there very good service and great food

David Vruwink

Top knotch German food experience. Great food, beer, atmosphere and prices.

D Hawley

Was good food and good drink. Deferent than what I am use to. Worth a try foodies.

doug van beek

I love this restaurant! Food is always wonderful. Staff always congenial.

Aaron Schwartz

The food is good. They have a nice atmosphere. I will go there again.

Nick Blumenberg

The food was great. Patio was great. Came back the next day to sit in the bar area.

Addison Scufsa

Excellent food and atmosphere, the goulash is terrific. Authenticity of the food was a major plus too.

Stacy Stoffregen

Beautiful beer garden and old style European bar. Great prices for good imported beers.

Emma Larson

Not terrible. They have great "Minnesota" food. Very much a Scandinavian place.

Shelly Andersen

Haven't been in 15 years it was great as always

Sarah H

Fantastic food and service! I have been here many times and never had a bad experience.

Jessica Miller

Potatoe pancakes hit the spot! Bird group meeting was super fun and in such a great location.

Ajay

The place reminded me of a small restaurant in Europe. Went there for beer and desserts. Good service.

Don PUKAL

If you like old school German comfort food this is the place to go. An icon on eat street.

Barry Sullivan

Sat at bar. Great German beer. Spaetzlale. Red cabbage. Just a nice, easygoing place.

Erik Beckler

This is a nice place to get a German culture experience in Minneapolis. The decor fits and the food fits the bill.

K Fisher

Service great, not a real fan of German food but liked the spatzel

Kelly Fredrickson

Excellent service and delicious food. My partner and I will definitely be back!

Ashley Smith

Great German food! They have authentic German food and Americanized German food. They even have a kids menu!

Michael Schroeder

Good food and atmosphere

Apyl Yves-Luc

Very good restaurant. Great place for lunch and dinner in a historic environment. Very recommended.

Todd Mathewson

This is fantastic German food! Best I've had outside of Germany!

Robert Olson

My go-to place to bring out-of-state visitors to eat. Love it all. Love the neighborhood too!

Ramon Lindahl

Would absolutely recommend trying this place. Fantastic character, delicious food, great service. I recommend this place.

Malik McDiesel

Excellent atmosphere great staff wonderful food... Rich & full of flavor.

Teddy Bagley

I have been eating at this restaurant for 50 years and I always find it delightful with lots of Local Charm

Christine Groetken

Lovely patio, great food as always. Service was stellar too

Madilyn Love

Great patio, the service left quite a bit to be desired...but bless their heart the service staff tried

Brian Dahl

Love their patio and having a pint of good German beer on a nice summer day

David M

Great German food and excellent service. Highly recommend!

Tom Fish

Love the Black Forest. Been going there for 42 years. Many good memories.

christel cammack

The food was very good it just took a long time until we could pay the bill

John McBroom

Wonderful, authentic atmosphere with great German food and beer.

Christopher Wolter

Great Germab food and beer .Staff was nice and spot in. Will definatly visit agian

Duncan McLeod

Good almost authentic food. Friendly staff. Nice bar and garden in the summer

Thomas Hansen

I guess it would be good if you like German food, I do not, but to each their own.

Terry Jutila

Great atmosphere, German food is outstanding. Love it!

Judi Waldhauer

Wonderful German food,cozy atmosphere, family favorite place to eat at

Jim Scott

Great beer selections and good food choices. Best Oktoberfest in the area.

Amanda White

I have loved this place since childhood. Great food, fun atmosphere.

Dave Hahn

Bratwurst dinner was exceptional. Takeout was a breeze.

Ruthann Dick

Red kraut and german beer! The best!! Asparagus & Ham!!

Chris Arnett

Maybe I'm not a German food person,. But the food was just ok. The service was good.

Jennifer Elaine

The atmosphere was delightful, the food was tasty, the service was friendly, and the price was right.

Ellie Fregni

Fantastic food, great drinks! Great place for a date night

Alex Winchell

Quiet place, delicious food! Lots of authentic German and European dishes.

Samantha Kerkhoff

The food here is wonderful and genuine! Drinks are great too!

John Honsa

Real German food! Awesome Staff and beer selection.

Nikolas Fleming

The patio is beautiful, and the food is delicious. The sauerbraten is divine.

Katlyn Sawyer

Chill spot with great German food and nice patio

Martin Van Keuren

Great food and atmosphere. Staff is friendly and attentive.

Katie Scholz

Excellent food and even better service! We'll be back for sure!

lilith verborg

If you're in the mood for meats and carbs in deliciously seasoned gravy, this is your place.

Till Wachholtz

Really good restaurant! Really authentic. Good specials and a good price. Thank you!

Mark Stabile

Everytime I go to Minneapolis I go here. It's excellent and delicious German cuisine.

Dustin Ashby

Excellent service and really good, classic German food

Justin Johnson

Excellent food & the ambiance makes you think you're in Germany

G. Douglas Dooley

Excellent atmosphere, superb food, outstanding service...a must when in the city.

Peggy Brophy

This is the best German Restaurant ever!!! You won't be disappointed.

Luke Perrine

Fantastic ambiance and authentic German food that is to die for.

Mark Wagner

Old school favorite. Delish potato pancakes and ham saurkraut balls.

Cedric Long

Great food and a fun atmosphere. Outdoor seating is great!

John Gorra

Sauerbraten they way it should be. Good patio. Atmosphere

Noah Swenson

Food is good if you like traditional German food.

Peter Rech

Best outdoor dining in Minneapolis, second only to WA Frost in Twin Cities.

Ben Lagerquist

So many tasty German beers! And a delicious Sidecar too!

Robert Dwinnell

Authentic German cuisine.

Josiah White

Awesome atmosphere and excellent German beers on tap

StevenJ Pollard

AUTHENTIC German food well done! Big menu.

Micheala Boone

The patio is a great spot for a date. But be warned, its very traditional and the prices are high.

Catherine Mahler

One of our family favorites for over 20 years, never disappoints.

Michael Ayers

Good is predictably delicious and enough to take some home!

Cashmere Skies Jks

Beautiful place, but I wasn't wowed by the food for the price

Ranae Gates

Food was great and the outdoor dining was very nice.

Joseph Paulson

Here's the move: eat anywhere else on Eat St. Then come here after for some cheap wine and patio vibes. Classic.

Kersten Richter

Excellent food. Lighting is a bit dim in the corners, but is worth it.

JL Almanzar

Good was good and price too. Just a little crowded due to a birthday group.

Trisha Rutten

This place is soOO cute. Very authentic. Their crutons are outta this world. I recommend this place to everyone!

Dustin Rosenau

The food is excellent, and the servers are super fast and friendly.

christopher wagner

Great service, food was great. Kinda quiet, no music

Derek Schindhelm

We went twice and had issues with the service both times. The beer was good.

Tim Connell

You would think they are only German Food....you would be wrong, come and enjoy as soon as you can

Andrew Stehr

Great food! The decor is awesome.

Jon Benson

Unique quite, cheap date. Good value on pitchers!

Allen Windhorn

Cozy early, busy late. Good German food.

Nicholas Byrnes

Great beer, fantastic food, top notch staff

Carol Westphal

Food was very good, service not so much

Nancy Poferl

Authentic food, great ambiance, great patio dining!

Rita Sandstrom

I don't like German food, basically. Others seem to like it, though.

John Brost

Ask them for Black Forest Poutine.....french fries, cabbage, kraut, gravy...cheese....not on the menu...but awe inspiring.

Luke Snell

Tasty German food with attentive wait staff.

Benjamin Gaston

Has really true german food, highly ask for the sausages... it's true and really beef and pork!!!

Rollin Rippel

Great stop for my favorite German dishes. Friendly people.

Ama Capaul

Wonderful service and amazing traditional German food

Siobhan Krautkramer

One of my favorite restaurants ever.

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