Visitors to central Texas who are looking for an authentic German restaurant need look no further than Fredericksburg. This town is located near the geographical center of the state and was founded by German immigrants who have kept their culture and traditions alive thousands of miles away from their native land. Lining Main Street in Fredericksburg are several restaurants that visitors and locals enjoy each day, and anyone in search of real German food shouldn't pass this area by.
For more than 20 years The Auslander Biergarten and Restaurant has been among the popular dining spots in Fredericksburg. The authentic German menu includes traditional fare such as weinerschnitzel and knackwurst, but the kitchen also turns out popular fusion dishes that are not to be missed.
The Texaschnitzel, for example, is a traditional breaded pork loin prepared in the same way as a traditional German schnitzel, but it is smothered in ranchero sauce with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream and guacamole.
The bar is open late and offers an impressive selection of draft beers from Germany, Belgium and right there in Texas.
The Auslander is open from 11am until 9pm every day except Wednesday and the bar stays open until midnight.
Auslander
323 E. Main St.
Fredericksburg, Texas
830-997-7714
theauslander.com
Der Lindenbaum, or "The Linden Tree" is a fragrant tree that is a symbol of home for the German people. This restaurant on Main Street in Fredericksburg offers a taste of Germany with a menu of authentic German cuisine designed by the in house chef and owner Ingrid Hohmann.
A trip to Der Lindenbaum will leave diners with lots of options for food and drink. The menu features a variety of schnitzels, goulash, sauerbraten, pfeffersteak and bratwurst among other traditional dishes. The bar also features a wide selection of draft and bottled beers from Germany and around the world.
Der Lindenbaum is open every day from 11am until 10pm.
Der Lindenbaum
312 East Main St.
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
830-997-9126
derlindenbaum.com
The Altdorf Biergarten is a casual dining spot that has adorned Main Street since 1977 in Fredericksburg. This place is hard to miss because of the oft-seen celebrations taking place in the town's most popular outdoor biergarten.
Guests can choose to enjoy the festive atmosphere outdoors or sit inside in the limestone building that dates to 1847. The menu at Altdorf includes traditional German cuisine as well as Tex-Mex entrees, sandwiches and burgers. So whether you are in the mood for schnitzel with red cabbage, sauerkraut and sweet and sour potatoes or a salami and Swiss sandwich known as "The Hans and Fritz" you will find something that whets your appetite. And of course there is a fine selection of German and domestic beers to choose from.
Altdorf Biergarten
301 West Main St.
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
830-997-7865
altdorfbiergarten-fbg.com
