Old World German Restaurant
San Antonio, TX 78229-4724
Phone: (210) 366-9523
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Editorial Review for Old World German Restaurant – by Greg Melikov
In Short
Two dining areas include the main oak-wood room. The front section, where smoking is allowed, shares space with the delicatessen. Many luncheon dishes are served in the evening--either a la carte or with salad, cabbage and noodles. Most popular entrees are the schnitzels, some served in gravies or sauces, and sauerbraten. There's a plethora of sausages. Hot or cold sandwiches and child plates are available. An accordion player plays music Tuesday or Wednesday evenings through Saturday night.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyA different luncheon special from $6.99 and up is offered six days a week.
What to DrinkFour kinds of German beer, including pilsner and lager, are on tap.
User Reviews for Old World German Restaurant
01/10/2008 Posted by ajacobsen
My boyfriend and I went here so that I could experience genuine German food for the first time, and I'm definitely a fan after my dinner at Old World. I thought I knew what sauerkraut tasted like, but theirs was great and the schnitzel came in a delicious, generous portion. It was a little pricey for a college student, but the atmosphere was worth it. It wasn't crowded, so we were able to talk in an intimate setting and our waitress was really helpful in suggesting what to order. My first time at Old World will certainly not be my last, in fact we're planning on going back this weekend!
Pros: Relaxed atmosphere, great service
Cons: May want to avoid if dining on a tight budget
12/13/2007 Posted by sharpy
Due to the poor reviews seen here, almost didn't go to this restaurant. But we braved it and went. I found the dinner experience to be very pleasant, overall. The very-german hostess (and owner) was nice and seemed willing to reflect any positive acknolowdgement, and smiled and welcomed us. Possibly she is also ready to reflect negative acknowlegement, like you might expect of most actual Europeans. If you're expecting someone to run over and kiss your a**, and be all happy like at Bennigan's, you might be disappointed, and if rude to her, she might return it, plus some. It was clean and cozy with few other diners and we received immediate service. Some reviews advised $$$; But all under $20; most under $15. Salad with German dressing: fresh and tasty. German coffee: different and good. Smoked porkchops & bratwurst. Some might say the portions are small; meat portions follow European standards:1/3 of the plate, 1 bratwurst and 1 porkchop. Not 1/2 like your chain eatery. Tons of kraut and potatoes, and I was full. It was all excellent. Desserts; apple strudel & Bavarian cream cake, large and good (and easily feed two), but pricey at $6.00 each. Who cares, the rest of the meal was pretty reasonable. I haven't been for lunch or deli part. But if you ever go to a real deli on the east coast or in Europe, you may notice that a large portion of abuse is usually available for you, and possibly on the menu. As for the other reviews saying non-authentic because "there are mexicans working in the back", I'd say, 'Find me a restaurant on this hemisphere where that isn't the case". If a mexican waitress in a German national dress isn't entertaining... The only thing I could possibly slam the place on was the men's room cleanliness, which seemed to need more of a demolition and rebuilding than actual cleaning. If this was up to par, I'd say the whole experience was excellent and I will definitely be going back, if the reviews don't put it out of business first.
Pros: Great, authentic (or at least tasty) food and reasonable
Cons: If hanging out in the men's bathroom is your thing, you may be dissapointed
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