Bavarian Brauhaus — Restaurant in Bryan

Culinary Esquire - The B/CS Food Critic

FIRST IMPRESSION: First let me tell you, it's not a bar, it's a restaurant. Walking in is like crossing through time into a ren fest periodic atmosphere. There's no waiting to be seated, you can seat yourself and nearly all the tables are roomy enough to seat larger parties. It was well lit, which I appreciated so I can see the food I'm being served. It was busy but that didn't impact the level of service.

COURTESY: Pretzel pieces with mustard were brought to our table as we looked over the menu. Our server however kept forgetting to bring it to us initially.

DRINKS: There is a large selection of beers to choose from and they even offer light beer which is a half and half mix of beer and sprite, coke, etc. I was highly impressed with the fact that the drink ware was period appropriate and you could even pay extra to be able to take the glass home with you.

APPETIZER: We started off by ordering the Bavarian Sampler with lightly battered pork nuggets (more like strips), meat balls (in a flavorful brown gravy sauce - not like the brown gravy packets/mix from the grocery store), onion rings, homemade potato salad (base is mostly a mustard flavor), garnished with pickled carrots and red cabbage.

MEAL: For the meal, I ordered the veal Schnitzel Heaven and Hell which was very tasty with both a cream sauce (similar to an alfredo if I had to compare it to something) and a spicy paprika sauce (tasted something like a hot dog chili but it worked). In the future, I would have the sauce served on the side so that it doesn't make the schnitzel soggy. It was served with spatzle (Bavarian noodles - didn't seem to be made to order) and garnished with the pickled carrots and red cabbage. In addition, I ordered a side of fries which were garnished nicely, adding a bit of color. We saw potato wedges come out of the kitchen and although we didn't order any, they looked delicious. We also found out that on Mondays they have all you can eat schnitzel for about $14.

DESSERT: Another thing we saw come out of the kitchen looked so good that we had to stop the server to ask about it. It was an off menu special that they called Bavarian Cream. It was a simple dish, just a white fluffy mound of what looked like cool whip, topped with a berry drizzle mash. The taste was nothing like cool whip, it was better! It was a creamy, melt in your mouth cream that wasn't too sweet and yet so flavorful. The berry drizzle mash seemed to have raspberries, strawberry's and blueberries in it and was the perfect compliment of flavors. Easily the best dessert I've had from any restaurant. Upon talking more to our server about it we found out that the reason it's a special and not always on the menu is because the ingredients used to make it are imported. This was pretty impressive.

OVERALL: We will definitely be going back. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, even with our endless questions. The food was great and while it's hard to say what my favorite was, the dessert really stole the show!

5* Atmosphere (memorable) 5* Price (worth it) 4* Food (taste, quality, freshness, flavor and distinctness) 4* Service (everyone was nice, not just our server but others also) 5* Critics Choice (we would come again) 23* OVERALL

GAMBLE OUTCOME: WIN We always say that trying new places is like a gamble, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. This was definitely a win!

ABOUT THIS RATING: To give our rating the most objective weight we use 5 areas to score the restaurant: atmosphere, price, food, service and critic's choice. The maximum score in each area is 5 stars for a possible total score of 25 stars. Because Google uses a 5 star rating system we then divide our total score by 5. Therefore,

21-25 stars = 5 stars 16-20 stars = 4 stars 11-15 stars = 3 stars 6-10 stars = 2 stars 1-5 ...

We previously dined here and had a great experience. Tonight, the service was wonderful but I feel sorry for the staff. The manager on duty was absolutely terrible and did nothing to help his kitchen when things got hectic. We waited an hour and half for cold salads, and never once did the manager check on us or apologize for the wait. We were one of 3 tables and all of us were giving payments to the server before food even came out....the wait was that long.

The thing is this: places get busy....it's no big deal. As our server is doing everything she can, the manager simply posted up at the bar....not bothered not communicating with tables waiting over an hour for food. I did see the manager run food next door, perhaps once, with zero sense of urgency. I honestly have no idea what was going on with the kitchen, but a manager's job is to jump in when needed....not to fuss at the only server on shift. We asked to speak with him, but he had a terrible attitude and was defensive from the start. He wouldn't listen to anything we had to say, kept taking over us, and literally (I kid you not) kept waving his finger around us. I am a veteran of this industry and I honestly feel bad for the staff the way this guy manages. My husband told the manager we want to pay for what we had...but he refunded us the whole ticket. This isn't about money, this is about not being spoken to like so aggressively after an hour and 45 mins when the manager was called over.

I tried to email the owners through their website to no avail, the system wouldn't accept my request for contact. I honestly would like a dialogue... I want to financially support our business here in downtown Bryan and give grace to horrible experiences. I guess it's not meant to be.

If you chose to patronize this establishment, I do hope you have a far...

Our journey to Bavarian Brauhaus in Bryan, TX was a culinary odyssey like no other. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were transported to the enchanting world of Bavarian cuisine and culture. The sausage sampler appetizer was a tantalizing prelude to the feast that awaited us, with each succulent bite a symphony of flavors that danced on our taste buds.

For the main course, I indulged in the sublime pork JagerSchnitzel, a dish so exquisitely prepared that it felt like a gastronomic revelation. My wife, on the other hand, delighted in the delectable chicken Szegediner Schnitzel, savoring every morsel with pure culinary bliss. Each dish was a masterpiece, a true testament to the skill and passion of the chefs at Bavarian Brauhaus.

But it wasn't just the food that left us in awe—it was the entire experience. The ambiance was charming and authentic, the service impeccable and attentive. Every detail was thoughtfully curated to transport us to the heart of a Bavarian Oktoberfest, where good food, good company, and good times reign supreme.

Bavarian Brauhaus is not just a restaurant—it's an experience, a journey for the senses that leaves a lasting impression. If you're looking for a dining adventure like no other, look no further than Bavarian Brauhaus in Bryan. It's a culinary gem that will leave you craving for more, a must-visit destination for anyone who appreciates the art of fine dining. Prost to Bavarian Brauhaus, a true culinary treasure in the...