District 9 Draught Haus — Restaurant in Dallas

German and German-styled beers plus German-styled food. What's not to love about that? All that's missing is an oompah band and pretty girls in drindls!

Arriving when it was quiet, I enjoyed a beer and then a meal. A fantastic pilsner poured in the proper glass. After that one was gone, I let the bartender talk me into dinner. I chose the "plated" schnitzel and she suggested that I have the mushroom gravy on the side. Wow, that was a great idea. I got to have bites of this wonderful pork plain and then have bites with the gravy. The small arugula salad on the side was ideal.

A bit later, a second beer. So many to choose from on tap and in tins and in bottles but I chose a German import draft and it was perfection. From the world's oldest brewery, Weihenstephan Kristallweissbier. Just beautiful.

Friendly folks and maybe they'll see this. Stephanie was a delight and Adam was fun to talk to. Sitting out front and watching the sunset while sipping a beer was most pleasant.

As the place fills up, it does get quite loud. It's all smooth walls that reflect sound so some baffles would really help.

This is such a friendly and fun joint. Clearly a local favorite and I...

So if you are not straight and white, do not come to this place. The vibe is very much old white man and if you are anything but then you will be ostracized. My partner and I spent a total of 18 minutes in there and could not feel any worse. Please uninstall District 9.

EDITED 9/6/21: My partner and I walked in and stood near the door for a little while, as this was our first time in the establishment, and upon not being greeted by either of the two employees, sat at a booth central to the bar. We sat in that booth for 12 minutes, with both employees walking past us and speaking to other guests across the room, before anything was spoken to us. Furthermore, it wasn’t a “Hi”, “Hello”, or a “Thanks for coming in” it was “Did she already take your order?” Scratch your head on that and tell me if that sounds welcoming. With a demographic so clearly homogeneous (from a glance around the room) it was clear we might not be welcome there, so sorry we didn’t seem interested in waiting 30 minutes for a pretzel and cheese when there was warm food and welcoming faces a 30 second walk away. Hope that gives some...

Do yourself a favor and come to District 9! You can't go wrong no matter what you order; it all tastes incredible. My husband and I wanted to try a variety--we ordered the bratwurst, cheeseburger, and the schnitzel plated. It's obvious the meat is high quality and shows in the great taste. The pretzel bun really compliments the bratwurst, which ended up being my husband's favorite. The dusseldorf mustard is excellent even as the taste lingers after swallowing. I really enjoyed how the arugula salad gives a little acid and brightens up the dish. It is a perfect pairing with the schnitzel, that is seasoned perfectly. Many places serve burgers but this burger was superior. The owners are a joy to be around! I love the ambiance and style as well. It's very welcoming both in aesthetics and a kind staff. With COVID-19, my husband and I have paid attention to which restaurants are keeping things very clean and following CDC guidelines. District 9 is on top of it and it's a very clean, great environment. I rarely write reviews but take the time when a place is deserving. District 9 is top notch...