Founded in 1845 by a German prince, New Braunfels, Texas has long been a center of German culture and cuisine. This small city in the Texas hill country boasts a number of German restaurants, which range from the elegant to the down-home. Visitors to New Braunfels can sample authentic German fare prepared by native Germans, as well as local German cooking infused with a Texas flavor. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Elegant Dining
Friesenhaus was opened by recent German immigrants as a showcase of Germany's regional cuisines. The restaurant specializes in well-known dishes like Wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten, and rouladen, as well as more unusual fare like Berliner currywurst, and Thuringer and Nurnburger sausages. It also has an extensive selection of German wines and beers.
Friesenhaus serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an atmosphere of casual elegance, with live German music in the evening. As of September 2010, prices range from $3.99 to $12.75 for breakfast, and from $10.75 to $34.75 for lunch and dinner entrees, with most dishes in the $14 to $18 range.
Friesenhaus
148 South Castell Avenue
New Braunfels, TX 78130-5102
830-625-1040
friesenhausnb.com
Home Cooking
Oma's Haus in New Braunfels, Texas offers a blend of traditional, hearty German fare with local Texas cooking. "Oma" means "grandma" in German, and the atmosphere is as casual, and the food as plentiful, as you'd expect from grandma's table. Diners can try Wiener schnitzel, German potato salad, and a wide selection of sausages. Many dishes are spiced "Texas-style," and feature local touches like lots of cheese, hot peppers and onions. There is also a German bakery and gift shop on the premises. Prices are moderate, with special menus for children and seniors.
Oma's Haus
1248 FM 1101 Su. 200
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-625-3280
omashaus.com
Eat In or Take Out
For diners on the go, the New Braunfels Smokehouse offers a mixture of German and Texan cooking traditions. The restaurant offers a huge variety of homemade smokehouse specialties, such as German sausages, dumplings, and brisket; and smoked ham, turkey and other sandwiches. The New Braunfels Smokehouse is a deli that offers self-serve dining in a rustic setting. Patrons can also choose from a full range of baked goods, cheeses and jellies. Dinner prices are inexpensive. The New Braunfels Smokehouse also ships from both its online and print catalogs.
New Braunfels Smokehouse
1090 N. Business 35
830-625-2416
nbsmokehouse.com
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