Best German Food In The Detroit Area
Jacoby's German Biergarten
624 Brush Street
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 962-7067
jacobysbar.com
Located on Brush just a couple of blocks from the GM Building, Jacoby's bills itself as Detroit's oldest saloon. Name a beer, and they more than likely have it. A full lineup of German staples on the food menu.
Metzger's German Restaurant
305 N Zeeb Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 668-8987
metzgers.net
Find an extensive drink menu including Bavarian Coffee and Liebfraumilch wine. Warsteiner beer was on the rotating tap of the month at the writing of this article. Fans recommend the Spatzen appetizer which is noodle-like dumplings served warm over sauerkraut and smothered with onions and melted, aged Swiss cheese for $5.99. The menu is chock full of other traditional dishes like schnitzel and stuffed cabbage rolls.
The Dakota Inn Rathskeller
17324 John R St
Detroit, MI 48203
(313) 867-9722
dakota-inn.com
This place is special for the fun atmosphere. Opened in 1933 by Karl Kurz and handed down to his grandson Karl E. Kurz it's one of the local favorite German restaurants in Detroit. Be prepared to sing-along to some classic songs like the Schnitzelbank song. Don't worry if you don't know the words. They're up on the wall karaoke style. Try the cheese and sausage board, potato pancakes and the sauerkraut combo plate! Can somebody tell me what a schnitzelbank is?
Heidelberg
215 North Main Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
(734) 663-7758
heidelbergannarbor.com
Want to drink in a basement? Trust me, that's not a knock on one of the best bars in Ann Arbor. Heidelberg has stood the test of time, and The Rathskellar downstairs is a great place to meet and mingle. The Alpine Dining Room is top notch, though most of my time has been spent trying to empty the boot downstairs.
