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| - I am very surprised by the snotty reviews on here. Especially the girl whining about how they were being encouraged to finish their beers at 130 in the morning .... By the way you acted in a review, I'm sure you're a real delight when you're drunk at 130 in the morning. I think you left out the part where you were actually kicked out. Are you really that upset that you couldn't keep boozing for another 30 minutes? Good Lord.
Well my family and I had a wondeful experience. My mother, who is from Germany, loved the decor and said that it reminded her of back home. All of the wait staff was very friendly, including ours.
Everyones meals were fantastic. We tried the warm pretzels first and they were delish. I cant remember the name of what I got but it was sliced bavarian ham with beer cheese on a pretzel bun. It was faaaantastic. My mother loved her potato pancakes. My kids who are notoriously picky eaters, devoured their mac and cheese that was made with swiss. My father, brother and I sampled a few German beers and they were full of flavor and very tasty.
The main dining hall was a bit loud because a fantastic German band was playing on stage. But that is the entire point of the hall. If you want a quieter experience, they have other rooms, away from the band and the crowd.
As we were leaving, I inquired about if they had a private dining facility because I need a location for our rehersal dinner this fall. I thought that the food and atmosphere would be a fun venue for such an occasion. One of the hostesses took my family and I upstairs and gave us a full tour of the private dining facilities and answered questions that I had, all without an appointment. She went above and beyond and I really appreciated her taking the time to help me. PS. This place has some great rooms upstairs for private events!
Finally, remember this is a restaurant in downtown Cleveland. It's going to cost you a little more than a meal at Applebee's in the 'burbs. Also, since it's not ACTUALLY in Germany, it's not perfectly authentic - if you want that, go to GERMANY. With that being said, I loved the setup and decor. My mother, again who is from Germany, loved it. Remember to ask for the dining room if you're a small party that is looking for a more quiet experience. This place would be a perfect idea for St. Patrick's Day, or after a Browns or Indians game.
Yet another great thing about C-town, The Hofbrauhaus! We will definitely be back :)
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