Went there this evening and wish I had read the reviews first and saved my $20.00. Went home hungry. The hot bread was nice, but the butter was melted because the room was too warm. The salad bar was sad. I ordered the sauerbraten dinner - the meat was tender, but the 'dumpling' was this big heavy thing that had no taste at all. Yes, the place looks very shabby with dirty ceiling tiles ready to drop. Very disappointing as I was really looking forward to some good German food!