Nürnberg Bratwurst and other Nürnberg, Germany Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: Bratwursthäusle

This restaurant is part of a group of 4 restaurants belonging to the same owner. Bratwursthäusle, Bratwurstglöcklein, and Goldenes Posthorn, are all in Nürnberg, Germany. Bratwurstherzl is in Munich close to Victualiensmarkt. As the names imply, bratwurst is the specialty, and Nürnberger bratwurst is the specialty of the group. These finger-sized sausages are cooked over a wood fire and served with sauerkraut or potato salad. The food is excellent, the prices are very reasonable, and the ambiance is rustic, just what it should be. Bratwurst and beer were made for each other. What could be better? "Prosit!!! and Guten Appetite"

Favorite Dish: Nürnberger bratwurst is the specialty of this restaurant. Served with a side dish of sauerkraut or potato salad, one orders 6, 8, 10, or 12 (or more in my case). This finger-sized pork sausage with a unique blend of spices is one of the main dishes in Nürnberg cuisine. One of the spices is marjoram which adds a unique flavor. Of all the different kinds of wurst, Nürnberg is my favorite. Wurst, in Germany, is covered by purity laws (as is beer), and no sausage containing any fillers can be called "Wurst." Enjoy Nürnberg bratwurst, the best bratwurst in the world, and nobody makes bratwurst better than a Nürnberger!!! The best news is that I will be there again in April, 2007!

Note: Some have written that this restaurant is "touristy." My response is that this restaurant has been a staple in Nürnberg since before there were many tourists. It is still the favorite of many locals. I have been here many, many times and it has never disappointed.

UPDATE - MAY 2007: Herr Berringer has added a fourth restaurant in the altstadt also named Bratwurst Herzl. It is on one of the main shopping streets and is patterned after his other restaurants.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: +49 911 227695
Address: Rathausplatz 1 - 90403 Nürnberg
Directions: Near the Rathaus, Sebalduskirche, and the Castle
Website: www.bratwurst-haeusle.de
Other Contact: E-Mail: info@bratwurst-haeusle.d

Restaurant Name: Zur Goldenes Posthorn

Zur Goldenes Posthorn was an absolute favorite of mine in the early 60's. The food was superb and expensive. It was known as one of Nürnberg's best restaurants. It was also the oldest weinstubbe in the city (not the oldest restaurant). The next time I was there was in 2003. It was still filled with wonderful German ambiance, but something had changed. The night that I was there, I had the worst meal I have ever had in Nürnberg. Ever!

In 2005 (might have been 2004) I took a friend to Nürnberg and was going to show him the restaurant. There was a sign that said, "Closed for remodeling." I told my friend that remodeling would not solve the problem.

In 2006 I found out what had happened. The restaurant was closed for remodeling because it had been sold to the owner of Bratwursthäusle. That suited me fine and we went there for dinner on my last day in Nürnberg. We could not get in the door, it was so crowded. The restaurant now specializes in basic Franken and Bavarian dishes along with Nürnberger bratwurst. I will add to this report in May/June 2007. I have heard it is wonderful and reasonable.

Favorite Dish: UPDATE: Because of the weakness of the dollar I have not traveled much this year. But, I am happy to report that Zür Goldenes Posthorn is back. Gone are the high prices, replaced with medium-priced excellent menu as-well-as the famed bratwurst. The former menu was filled with wild game selections. I don't miss them. This is once again a wonderful choice for old world dining and ambiance that is "gemütlich."

UPDATE DEC.2008: If anything, this restaurant is even better!

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Theme: German/Austrian
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: 0911-225153
Address: Glöckleinsgasse 2 / 90403 Nürnberg
Directions: Near Sebalduskirche / Glöckleinsgasse 2
Website: www.goldenes-posthorn.de/