Zum Stammtisch
“Get the Jagerschnitzel or Sauerbraten for dinner and apple strudel for dessert.”
“I can not order Jagerschnitzel any where else because nothing compares.”
“warm & cozy Octoberfest
I had Herring in Cream Sauce for appetizers, delicious & Prime Rib, Goulash Soup & vanilla Ice cream w hot raspberries.”
Zum Stammtisch
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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My friend and I arrived at 6PM on a Saturday night and were curtly told that it would be over an hour wait. Since we had made the trek over and it was the last thing on my list of "places to eat in NYC," we patiently waited for a table (our wait ended up being 70 minutes). The front entryway is a bit small so got cramped with all the people waiting for tables.
They only take reservations for parties of three or more, and the restaurant is actually not that big so there aren't that many tables/seats. Several would-be diners were turned away by the hostess's rudeness; the prevailing theme seemed to be that the food here is good but the service mediocre. Notably, a table of four sat empty for over thirty minutes despite the throng of people waiting; we thought maybe it was being held for a reservation, but no one ended up being seated there, and the chairs actually were taken for use at another table later.
When we were finally seated, we were quickly brought complimentary bread and my friend and I immediately placed our orders (we had had a lot of time to peruse the menu while waiting). Unfortunately, they ran out of duck (one of the Saturday specials), so we ended up ordering the jaegerschnitzel and prime rib, in addition to a cup of goulash.
I really enjoyed the complimentary bread; it was warm and flakey, and a pretty decent size for two people (they give multiple loaves for larger parties). The goulash was flavorful, but definitely would have tasted better hotter (it was lukewarm). The entrees were good, and definitely were HUGE portions (the prime rib in particular was a ridiculous amount of meat, over 20 ounces for sure). Vegetables included but you might have to ask (the menu says "available on request").
My friend doesn't eat that much meat, and she also doesn't love mushrooms (jaegerschnitzel is covered in mushroom sauce), so I don't think she really found this meal that enjoyable. I will say that I have had better German food for less money elsewhere (e.g. Anaheim, CA and especially Fredericksburg, VA).
Nonetheless, our waitress was actually pretty friendly, and I thought the interior was cute/made you feel like you were in Bavaria.
Our total bill after tip came to $90 (most entrees are $20+). Granted, the prime rib at $36 was a very generous amount of meat and we had leftovers of both entrees, so I guess overall value is debatable.
I would recommend coming during a non-peak time; it will make your experience much more enjoyable!
Super cool, feels like you've stepped into Germany when you walk into the door. Food is really good with Huge portions, can definitely share. We had the delicious goulash soup, the Schweine haux, the bratwurst, and the jagerschnitzel. All were fantastic! Highly recommend if your sick of eating the same thing when you go out to eat.
When my boyfriend said were getting German food i was iffy about it trying it. Was i wrong… After we left i said it was my favorite restaurant lol. It was perfect from the food to the atmosphere. Its cozy but not too cramped. We got 3 different beers i don't remember the names but they were all really good. And the mugs are awesome obviously. The waitress was laid back, nice, and helpful.
For an appetizer we got the steak tartare, which i said i definitely wasn't going to try. I lied. It came on little slices of rye bread. And it comes with german potato salad. I thought the capers were peas after i had eaten them all haha. It was so all just so so good. Oh but we got the regular portion by accident it was HUGE. the table next to us got smaller plate and even that was enough for 3/4 people.
He ordered the any 3 sausages grilled with potato salad and kraut. Bratwurst (like a hot dog on delicious steroids) was my favorite then the krainerwurst (which is just like the bratwurst but smoked), then the knockwurst which is a beef sausage. All amazing though. And again a huge portion.
I got the special which was a roast loin of pork with kraut and mashed potatoes. The meat was perfect i didn't even need a knife. And the gravy added delicious flavor. And I've been telling my mom that i hated pork chops for the last 23 years lmao. I mixed the kraut and mashed potatoes together.. Sooo good and I'm not a big fan of kraut.
All in all it was a very enjoyable, homey place and for the amount of food and beer it was really reasonable.
Didn't even break $100 🙂
My friend has had this restaurant on his New York list for quiet some time now, so we decided to bus over here on a Saturday night to try some German food. Showing up at 6:00pm on Saturday evening without reservations is not a good idea on our part. The waitress, immediately said that the wait was 1-1.5 hours long. They take reservations but only for parties of 3 or more.
So being a party of two and limited time-killing options in the area, we decided to wait and chat. You can also wait in the bar, which many other customers opted to do with their 1 liter glasses and boot glasses. But we aren't big fans of beer ( I know, I know, why even German food?)
After the accurately predicted estimate of 1.5 hours, we were finally seated for our meal in the absolutely PACKED restaurant. For my first German food experience, we selected the Goulash Soup ($5.95 cup), Jägerschnitzel ($26.95), and Prime Rib Steak ($34.95). We hoped to order one of the daily specials- Duck Roast, unfortunately they were out.
The Goulash soup was quite delicious, filled with chunky meats and vegetables. My only qualm was the lukewarm temperature of the soup. In my opinion, soup should be steaming hot when it's placed in front of you!
The Jägerschnitzel and Prime Rib Steak were both ordinary dishes, no socks getting blown off here. Although the size of the steak was absolutely massive. I'd never seen such a huge chunk of meat on a plate in front of me before O_O
Overall, with the average service and food, I give this place a solid 3 stars. During our 1.5 hour wait, I overheard customers absolutely raving about the delicious food. Per their reactions, I would be willing to try other items at this restaurant, but let's avoid a Saturday night rush again.
Came here with the family for lunch today. My husband has been wanting to come here for awhile. We couldn't miss the place since it was right on the corner of the block. The building is white with brown slanted stripes. We were able to find parking immediately on a side street nearby. When you first walk into the place, it looks like your walking into a bar. There is a long hallway and then upon entering you will see tables and chairs and booths along the wall. A busy waitress spotted us, asked us how many and asked if a booth was ok. We love booths so that was great!
A waitress took out drink order as soon as we were seated. She was very attentive. The waitresses are dressed in a German folklore dress. I ordered water with lemon, the hubby had the Oktoberfest beer and my daughter ordered a ginger ale. We were given blue menus and one still had crumbs on it. Our drinks came and u went to put one on the coaster and realized the coaster had some stains on it as well. This is the reason I give 4 stars in lieu of 5.
My husband loved his goulash soup. It was savory, yummy and full of meat. The Sauerbraten we both ordered was pretty good. I never had it before so I was surprised at the sour taste. I now know that is how it should taste. It came with two potato dumplings. We weren't able to finish it all so we took the rest of it home for dinner. My daughter liked her cheeseburger from the kids menu. It was pretty big in size and came with a side pickle, lettuce and tomato. It also came with home fries with bacon bits in them. They also serve Jaegermeister here! I saw a customer having two of them.
All in all this is a great place to try at least once, especially if you are looking for authentic German food. I think we will back here to try other things off the menu.
I always found it suspicious of how every time I eat here, I place my order and minutes (and I mean 5 at most) my food arrives. Is everything pre-made? Pre-made or not, it's still decent German fare and it's always packed so this place has a long time following. It may take a while to get a table if you don't have a reservation but you certainly won't wait long for your food.
I came across this place while searching on yelp and chose to do my birthday dinner here. I mainly chose it because it could fit a large amount, take reservations, and on Tuesday night they had the a prix fixed menu option. Parking was a little tough, but we were able to find parking the next block over.
The place makes you feel like you're in Germany which is very nice. The décor and ambiance of the place had the German feel to it and for me, since it was my first time dining at a German restaurant I had a pleasant experience (as well as my friends). Let me start off by saying it's a must to order their goulash soup. From reading other reviews I had to give it a try when I was there and boy was it spot on. Perfect. Delicious. Satisfying. As for the entrée portion of the pre-fixed menu I got the Pfeiffer schnitzel, which for me was pretty good. I'm not too much of a schnitzel guy, but my entrée was good. I guess I just didn't have the right taste buds for it. As for dessert it comes with a rice pudding which was very delicious.
The service was great as our waitress checked up on my big party every so often to make sure we were doing okay. Water glasses always full as well. After the meal, in addition to the cake, we were all very full and satisfied. Well worth the money. Overall, my friends and I had a great experience and I would definitely come back again to try the other things on their menu.
I grew up in Glendale and I may have gone to Zum Stammtisch as I child, but I did not remember. My dad took me here tonight before flying back to Tampa after Christmas. There was an hour long wait, but it was worth it! This place is very small and popular so if you have a party of 4 or more, you should make a reservation. We arrived around 5:30pm and did indeed wait an hour for our party of four.
The building is very old and I don't think that the decor has changed at all since it opened many many years ago. There is not a ton of seating, but they do have a small bar area to hang out at while you wait. There are maybe 10 barstools and plenty of long benches along the walls to sit with your German beer. There is a full liquor bar as well. If you want a true neighborhood bar experience, you'll enjoy this place.
The food is really the best part of coming here. Amazing German classics like wienerschnitzel, jaegerschnitzel, sauerbraten, brats, weisswurst, knockwurst, leberkase, spaetzle, red cabbage, sauerkraut, black forest cake, apple strudel, etc. My dad had the jaegerschnitzel which was plated on top of home fries. It was enormous! Very tasty and cooked perfectly. My sister had a bratwurst and knockwurst alongside potato salad and sauerkraut. Also tasty. I chose the steak tartare as I was feeling adventurous. It came served atop small bread pieces with potato salad. The quality of the meat was amazing! My grandmother had ordered this dish many times when she was alive and I have always wanted to try it. Glad I finally did!
I would highly recommend this German restaurant if you are looking for a dark and classic place to dine with your family. Enjoy a pint of a good German beer and a giant plate of food! You won't regret it!