Authentic German Restaurants in Pennsylvania

Max's Allegheny Tavern

• Max's Allegheny Tavern rests on Pittsburgh's North Side, specifically in the region's historic Germantown district. The tavern's interior includes a massive wooden bar, a casual dining hall and a Victorian parlor situated upstairs. The menu features such standard German fare as veal Schnitzel, Bavarian meatballs and an impressive selection of German beers. The restaurant has a buffet spread on Sundays and a happy hour each weekday. Catering services are available for special events as well.

  Max's Allegheny Tavern
  537 Suismon St.
  Pittsburgh, PA 15212
  412-231-1899
  maxsalleghenytavern.com

Newportville Inn

• Housed within a stone cottage and boasting a large outdoor patio, Newportville Inn is in the town of Newportville, 22 miles northeast of Philadelphia. Although the restaurant serves up American fare, it features a large sampling of popular German cuisine, such as bratwurst sausage, potato pancakes and braised red cabbage. The tavern offers more than 30 beers, including such German beers as Hofbrau Original, Spaten MaiBock and Radeberger Pilsner.

  Newportville Inn
  4120 Lower Road
  Newportville, PA 19056
  215-785-6090
  newportvilleinn.net

Brauhaus Schmitz

• Located in historic downtown Philadelphia, the Brauhaus Schmitz features a combined traditional beer hall and casual dining experience. The restaurant boasts an Old World décor complete with exposed brick walls, creaky wooden tables and high ceilings. The beer hall features about 100 beers from which to choose. The menu offers such dishes as pork schnitzel, traditional German salads, as well as such snacks as Bavarian cheese spreads and warm Bavarian pretzels. Apple strudel is on tap for dessert as well.

  Brauhaus Schmitz
  718 South St.
  Philadelphia, PA 19147
  267-909-8814
  brauhausschmitz.com