Brauhaus Zum Sternla — Restaurant in Bamberg

We decided to visit Zum Sternla based on the good reviews and traditional German menu. The place was very busy (13:30). As we entered the place, we asked if there's a free table for 2. One of the waitresses answered, that there's one in the room at the end of the corridor. We followed the direction, found the room, and the free table (the only one without guests and no "reserved" sign). We were waiting for the waitress to give us the menu, but none approached, as they were busy bringing the orders. After several minutes of waiting I waved to one of the waitresses when our eyes met. :) And she told us that the table is reserved... When I pointed out that there is no sign, unlike on 2 other tables, she said, that the table next to our table has a sign, and there are 2 tables reserved with that sign. Fortunately, there were people leaving, so we were offered to sit at the shared table (our tablemates were great!). We finally got the menu (unfortunately, I didn't find the famous Bamberg Rauchbier we wanted to try, and there was no apple cider either), and ordered 3 sausages with sauerkraut and roasted potatoes for my father (14.5€), and 2 sausages with sauerkraut and bread for me (9.5€). Our order was ready in 20 minutes, which is ok, taking into account the number of guests at Zum Sternla. Also, I was able to go and wash my hands before the meal was served. We were extremely hungry and I remembered about taking photos halfway through our meal. :D The sauerkraut was magnificent. 🔥 The best sauerkraut I ate during the current 16-day trip in Germany. The bread was great, as always in Germany. ❤️ The amount of bread was also good, I was able to share it with my father who absolutely loves German bread. The sausages were not for my taste (I didn't like some of the spices added to the meat), but my father liked them very much! The roasted potatoes were great, I need to thank the people who mentioned them in their reviews. 😘 We asked for the bill, and mentioned that we want to pay in cash. The waitress typed the amount - 24€, and I asked to add the tip to it. But then we were looking at each other rather confused - turns out she was waiting for my card. I clarified, that I was going to pay in cash, and the misunderstanding was settled. I paid the bill, but didn't get any check (which is a bit unfortunate, as it helps to calculate the travel expenses). Overall, we liked the food in Brauhaus Zum Sternla, but it was too crowded and loud per our taste, plus the inattentive service. UPDATED: Check the replies to the 4 and lower star reviews...

Well, where to begin? Our hotel receptionist recommended this restaurant, but we didn't take him seriously at first because it was just across the street. So, we headed into the old town and wasted 30 minutes trying to find something that shouted out to us. Failing that we returned, crossed the street and looked at the menu, and the day's specials. Nice! We went inside and noticed that all the tables in the front were taken. No problem according to the maître d', and we were led into an adjoining room in the back, positioned to a table reserved for a Hr. Kreß (scharfe s...must have been an old family name as it shouldn't require that now). We were informed that his party would be arriving in an hour. There was also another couple sitting at the table. We felt at ease knowing we were both in the same time sensitive boat. Our waiter performed several miracles...the menu was promptly forthcoming and our drinks likewise. We placed our orders...my wife took the day's special, calf liver, with onions and fried potatoes, while I chose the 3 sausages with sauerkraut and substituted fried potatoes instead of bread. Now our waiter was managing 12 tables, and was a genius in his efficiency, all the while so friendly. Our meals came quickly and tasted heavenly. I highly recommend this...

I had left Lausanne at 4 a.m. the last Thursday of August 2024 and it was now noon and I was close to Bamberg driving north towards Berlin. It was time for lunch and I looked for some authentic eatery in town consulting maps. The city attracts a lot of tourists so there are the usual pizza and kebab places to avoid at all cost. But could you find a more authentic place than Zum Sternla, that served its first guests in 1380 and has still not been forced out of business? In addition they had their summer brew of lager that rapidly was placed in front of me by my pleasant and fun waitress. I opted for the cumin sausages on a bed of Sauerkraut and accompanied by pan fried potatoes, a classic German choice. It was just what I needed. You sit in their beer garden at large tables so you can easily find new people to speak to if you want. That Thursday it was 36.5 degrees in the shade so people drank a lot of the local beer. Excellent value for money. Highly...