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German Restaurant Australia
German food is not all about goulash, sausage and cabbage. It’s much more than that! German cuisine has evolved over centuries to become one of the most popular cuisines in the world today, with influences from other cultures such as France, Italy and Hungary. With so many places to choose from it can be hard to know where you should go for your next authentic German meal. Look no further – here are 8 great German restaurants in Australia worth checking out!
1. Harmonie German Club
| Key Services | German Restaurant Australia |
| Website | https://harmonieclub.com.au/ |
| Address | 49 Jerrabomberra Ave, Narrabundah ACT 2604 |
| Phone | (02) 6295 9853 |
| Visit their website for more details | |
| Operating Hours | 11:30am-10pm Monday to Thursday, 11:30am-12am Friday and Saturday, 11:30am-9pm Sunday |
The Harmonie German Club offers authentic Bavarian cuisine, with all imported beer to complement your meal, and you’d be forgiven for thinking you were in downtown Munich. Make a reservation now and enjoy a hearty German dinner. The signature Pork Knuckles, which take around 4.5 hours to prepare, prefer to keep them fresh and do not overstock if booked ahead of time. So, please reserve ahead of time if you want a knuckle guaranteed.
Key Differentiators:
- Traditional Club Favourites
- German Mains
- Schnitzelhimmel
2. Bavarian Haus Restaurant
| Key Services | German Restaurant Australia |
| Website | https://www.bavarianhaus.com.au/ |
| Address | 41 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 |
| Phone | (07) 5531 7150 |
| bookings@bavarianhaus.com.au | |
| Operating Hours | 4:30pm-10:30pm Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm-10:30pm Friday to Sunday |
At the Bavarian Haus, visitors may immerse themselves in a German experience. They may relax with a cold stein of German beer, munch on their famous pork knuckle, or just enjoy the pure nostalgia of their old-fashioned German collectibles. The Bavarian Haus has an extensive selection of imported and domestic brands on tap, as well as robust German brews served in authentic bier steins. Customers who are not beer drinkers may choose from a variety of non-alcoholic alternatives, such as wines, spirits, or treat themselves to one of their German inspired cocktails.
Key Differentiators:
- German Fare
- German Sausages
- Schnitzels
3. Doppelganger Kitchen By Bernhard
| Key Services | German Restaurant Australia |
| Website | https://doppelganger-kitchen-by-bernhard.business.site/ |
| Address | 161 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300 |
| Phone | (02) 4927 8888 |
| doppelgangerkitchen@gmail.com | |
| Operating Hours | 11:30am-10pm Tuesday to Friday, 9am-10pm Saturday and Sunday |
The Doppelganger Kitchen By Bernhard serves a large German menu, including chicken and veal schnitzels, pork knuckle, gnocchi, and pretzels. This restaurant is near some of Newcastle’s greatest attractions on Darby Street.
Key Differentiators:
- German Cuisines
- European/Central European cuisines
- Austrian Cuisines
4. Hahndorf Inn
| Key Services | German Restaurant Australia |
| Website | https://www.hahndorfinn.com/ |
| Address | 35 Main St, Hahndorf SA 5245 |
| Phone | (08) 8388 7063 |
| info@hahndorfinn.com.au | |
| Operating Hours | 10:30am-10pm Sunday to Thursday, 10:30am-12am Friday and Saturday |
The Hahndorf Inn, which has stood for over 150 years in the main street of Hahndorf, is a South Australian tourism icon. The Hahndorf Inn offers a main dining restaurant, casual bar area, outdoor dining space, and a warm saloon bar with open fireplaces. To this day, the stunning historic mansion retains all of its vintage character.
Key Differentiators:
- Loaded Schnitzel
- Bratkartoffeln
- Suppe des Tages
5. Schnithouse
| Key Services | German Restaurant Australia |
| Website | http://schnithouse.com.au/ |
| Address | 260 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000 |
| Phone | (08) 8232 9222 |
| info@schnithouserundlest.com.au | |
| Operating Hours | 11am-10pm Sunday to Thursday, 11am-11pm Friday and Saturday |
Schnithouse is a restaurant with a full bar and one of the widest selections of schnitzels in town. Freshly crumbed using their 90-year-old family recipe and cooked to order, they provide five distinct types of schnitzels, as well as additional toppings that change regularly.
Key Differentiators:
- Schnitzels
- Burgers & Sausages
- Steaks
6. Bierkeller
| Key Services | German Restaurant Australia |
| Website | http://www.bierkeller.com.au/ |
| Address | 306 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 |
| Phone | (03) 9429 6724 |
| info@bierkeller.com.au | |
| Operating Hours | 4:30pm-11pm Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm-11pm Friday to Sunday |
Rob Hagen’s Bierkeller is a wish come true. Rob was born in Australia to Austrian parents and has long had a natural appetite for eating and preparing traditional cuisine from his native country. Rob’s interest for traditional Austrian cuisine was sparked by his childhood holidays and years of experience in an Austrian ski lodge’s kitchen, which influenced him to pursue a career in the hospitality industry. After his education in Switzerland, he worked in the 5-star hotel and pub sector before pursuing his life long ambition to open his own Austrian-inspired eatery in Melbourne’s city center.
Key Differentiators:
- Pasta
- Pizza
- Sausages
7. Heisenberg Haus
| Key Services | German Restaurant Australia |
| Website | http://www.heisenberg.com.au/ |
| Address | 164 Brisbane St, Ipswich QLD 4305 |
| Phone | (07) 3143 2303 |
| admin@heisenberg.com.au | |
| Operating Hours | 5pm-8pm Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm-2pm and 5pm-8pm Friday to Sunday |
The Heisenberg House is in Ipswich’s top-end. The Heisenberg Haus offers German cuisine in a beautiful modern setting. There’s something for everyone on the menu, including traditional German meals, seasonal specials, and old favorites. Gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options were available. During the weekend, Heisenberg Haus offers a lower-calorie menu from Friday through Sunday.
Key Differentiators:
- Schnitzels
- Sausages
- Kids Menu
8. Stuyvesant’s House
| Key Services | German Restaurant Australia |
| Website | https://stuyvesantshouse.com/ |
| Address | 45 Alexander St, Crows Nest NSW 2065 |
| Phone | (02) 9439 7155 |
| rudi@stuyvesantshouse.com | |
| Operating Hours | 12pm-11pm Monday to Friday, 5:30pm-11pm Saturday |
Stuyvesant’s is where great food is matched with extraordinary wine to create unforgettable memories in the tradition of what makes a truly exceptional dining experience.
Key Differentiators:
- Dutch Bitterballs
- Homemade German Bretzel
- Schmalz-Bauernbrot
German Restaurant Australia
If you want a German restaurant in Australia, look no further. Our team has compiled a list of the 8 best German restaurants in Australia to help you decide where to dine next. Whether it’s schnitzels or bratkartoffeln that you crave, we have your cravings covered with this comprehensive guide on German food and German dining establishments across the country.
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