Christi Jensen

Delicious! Duck schnitzel was so wonderful!I’ve never had it before and ordered it on a whim based on reviews. Definitely did not disappoint. My husband got the Wurst plate and that was very good also

Rebecca Lake

Absolutely amazing experience! The food was superb, the wait staff were all very attentive, and it was such a nice atmosphere for a nice night out. Within my group, we had the: Brot Und Butter-the jam was not my favorite (although the other 3 in my party loved it) but the butter and bread with a little salt and pepper was so, so good! Flammkuchen- My party raved for this dish! It was gone very quickly and was loved. Duck Schnitzle- So delicious! The breading was good, the sauce was good, all around very delightful. Wurst Plate- my husband RAVED for the haus mustard on this dish! The sausage was amazing, just a very savory and delicious dish! Pierogi- this was my dish and I almost didn't want to let the others taste it! This potato and cheese pierogi dish was absolutely delicious! From the sause to the red potatoes to the asparagus, it was just absolutely delicious! And it was so filling! Definitely recommend to anyone!! Overall this was a truly amazing experience and I can't wait to go again!

Jared Worsham

This place is fantastic. The food is delicious, well-made, and nicely presented. It's got a very local, cozy vibe. And their bar is well-stocked with a variety of options. I love the duck schnitzel and the lamb chop. Be aware, their desserts are very dense and bold in flavor, so choose wisely.

Shayna Johnson

Went with my dad so he could try German food. He had the sauerkraut balls (a dish they created). He absolutely loved it. They looked like hush puppies or falafel with a drizzled, creamy mustard sauce. He and I have only ever eaten canned sauerkraut -- which I dislike. They make they're sauerkraut daily and it's delicious! I generally avoid meat and dairy, so I wasn't sure what I could eat there. Our server Violet and the chef came up with a delicious sauteed melange of artichoke hearts,mushrooms, onions, new potatoes, grape tomatoes, and English peas. It was as good as it looks in the photo!

Jonathan Murphy

A staple visit of mine when visiting Fredericksburg. Been here a few times over the years and it always leaves me full and happy. The duck schnitzel is one of my favourite dishes. The group I was with loved the lemon cake (zitronenkuchen) so would definitely recommend that.

kat

We stumbled across this place while in Fredericksburg for an anniversary trip and so glad we did! It was delicious! Most people here seemed to be on a date so I’d say this is a little more romantic than your average restaurant. It was also packed, so I was optimistic, because I had no clue what we were walking in to. Make sure to take a trip to this upscale farm to table restaurant. You won’t regret it!

Phakamas Burasit

I ordered sausages as an appetizer — they were delicious and not too salty. Another dish was chicken — tender and tasty. The duck was decent, and it paired well with red wine. The food didn’t take long to arrive. The servers didn’t come over too often, which I liked. The restaurant opens at 4:00 p.m., and I arrived a bit early. Since it had just opened, I got in right away without a reservation — especially easy if you’re just 2-3 people.

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Enjoy Exploring

The food was great! I love the salmon poached egg toast (forgot the name of the dish)! The inside of the restaurant is a little crowded. If you have more than 4 people, I recommend you to sit outside. It was hard to move around with tight space between tables inside the restaurant. It’s right across the street from the museum. You can eat here and then go back to the museum if you like. Just remember to keep your ticket for re-entering the museum.

Michelle

We did a walk in around 5p on a Friday and luckily it was not busy and they served us. The appetizer of scallops was amazing. I had the pork schnitzel and my bf had the steak. Schnitzel was amazing but also my first time trying it. Reviews suggest the steak is not good however my bf cooks hjs own steaks and wanted to try; he said theirs was not the conventional steak but still good and he was satisfied. They’re famous for their homemade cheesecake but unfortunately that was a dud. We had their seasonal one which was pecan and it literally had the flavor of vomit…which was quite interesting. We aren’t sure what the cheesecake was supposed to taste like but the candied pecans tasted fine. Staff was excellent. I wanted to return the cake and let them know it was terrible but my bf did not want to cause issues and despite not liking it…he ate half of it

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Outstanding! Delicious food, drinks, and service. . Knowledgeable bartender. Our birthday celebrant especially enjoyed her lamb.

Outstanding! Delicious food, drinks, and service. . Knowledgeable bartender. Our birthday celebrant especially enjoyed her lamb.

Outstanding! Delicious food, drinks, and service. . Knowledgeable bartender. Our birthday celebrant especially enjoyed her lamb.

Outstanding! Delicious food, drinks, and service. . Knowledgeable bartender. Our birthday celebrant especially enjoyed her lamb.

Went to Otto's back during Labor Day weekend and the place was PACKED. Thankfully the front of house was able to seat us at one of their last tables after some wait time. I had never been to Fred…

We didn't have a reservation, but got there at 4:30 to secure a seat. Worth making a plan to get reservations. Several people who came later than us were turned away. Everything was exceptional. …

This was a very yummy dinner in downtown Fredericksburg! We visited after our wine tour and were excited to try some German food. They were pretty booked up but as it was cold outside they let us s…

This has been our annual go to restaurant every time we visit Fredericksburg. From the service to the food, everything is excellent. It is a small location so definitely make reservations in advanc…

It's been too long since we've been able to enjoy a meal at this fabulous local restaurant. Jennifer was our wonderful server & her wine recs were on point! Our meals were prepared perfectly & abso…

Service, ambiance and food were excellent! The lamb chops with asparagus were cooked to perfection! My husband had the duck schnitzel and could not rave more!! We will return!

Food was just so delicious! We were excited to come to Fredericksburg and enjoy German food. This place hit the spot. bread und butter isn't just bread and butter. It comes with a beet ( I never …

10/10 recommend. Knowledgeable staff, excellent food and presentation, wonderful ambiance.

The food, ambience, service was spectacular. Bartender made the best martinis- exactly the way we requested them. Definitely recommend it.

Small restaurant with friendly service and excellent food. Pre dinner drinks were very good the soup was out of this world, can't wait to get back and try more great food on the menu.

Food was really good and tasty. Super friendly staff and Nice interior. The schnitzel and bread were delicious

Fantastic food. Everything we ordered was top notch and full of flavor. Highly recommend the Jägerschnitzel. Quality establishment.

Fantastic food. Everything we ordered was top notch and full of flavor. Highly recommend the Jägerschnitzel. Quality establishment.

Had dinner here on Labor Day weekend. We were too late to make a reservation, so we had to wait about 40 minutes for a table on their busiest day of the year. Everyone was very nice and mindful of u…

Excellent food and atmosphere! Pricey but well worth it. Waiter was prompt and friendly. Make reservations because place is small and fills up quick. No menu options for kids.

Excellent food and atmosphere! Pricey but well worth it. Waiter was prompt and friendly. Make reservations because place is small and fills up quick. No menu options for kids.

Excellent food and atmosphere! Pricey but well worth it. waiter was prompt and friendly. Make reservations because place is small and fills up quick. No menu options for kids.

I had the heritage tomato salad and my wife had the brod & butter. The salad dressing was exquisite and the bread was traditional rustic bread- almost a half loaf. We both had the duck schnitzel.…

Just a block north off Main Street is this gem of a restaurant. It is small and popular, so reservation suggested, but they do take walk-ins and have bar area that is great if you are solo. Compact…

Food and service was excellent. It was our anniversary and they gave us a glass of champagne to celebrate which was very nice. The flat bread was delicious and huge. The duck schnitzel was fab…

We walked in for dinner with no reservations and were told a 40 minute wait. We decided to wait. In ten minutes we were shown a great table on the patio. There were four of us and one couple s…

Michael Duran

Good overall experience. Good German food. Good wine choices. Very small place. Reservations required, but not hard to get a few days in advance. Hostess didn't know anything about wine, fireplace was disabled even though it was in the low 40s outside and a strong chill inside. Too cold for me. Ambiance was okay. Maybe could use some appropriate music at a low volume. I'd consider coming back, but wouldn't rule out other German food places nearby. I'd say it was as-good, but not better than others. They need to do something to stand out.

Daniel Sprick

Overall a good experience. Duck Schnitzel topped w/fried duck egg, spatzel, and rot kohl was excellent. Wurst Plate with sauerkraut, gerken, zenf/mustard, and roasted potatoes was good and much like we have had in various parts of Germany. Manager (I believe) stated they were understaffed when we entered. Not our problem and seemed like an excuse in advance for any bad service or waiting. One server was bussing a table outside and dropped a fork when coming inside, then kicked it. Managers should work on professional conduct. Our server did great but forgot we had not paid after leaving the check with us. She eventually came back and closed us out. She did apologize. Lastly, prices are a bit elevated for all menu items. Probably won’t be back.

Visit - July 26, 2025 \n\nWe were a group of 9 visiting from out of town & Otto's is one of the places in town that took line reservations for group size so kudos to them. \n\nThey did a good job o…

The restaurant is highly rated in the area for some reason - I even saw a proposal here! The service was very attentive but the food was lackluster especially after waiting for an incredibly long t…

The meal was great! They hurry you through a bit. And the noise was bad. They do not need loud music on top of the noise of the room which is loud. All in all I will not go back unless it is a nig…

Probably the worst coffee I have had on this trip to America. It was so weak it was laughable. The service was fine. The food was nothing special and some of the menu items were missing even though…

Probably the worst coffee I have had on this trip to America. It was so weak it was laughable. The service was fine. The food was nothing special and some of the menu items were missing even though…

We had patio seating in May and the flies carried us away. I literally couldn’t finished my meal because they were swarming…one landed in my husband’s wine glass. Food and service were good, but wo…

We returned with friends... the duck schnitzel was very good and the pork schnitzel was just above-average... it needed a stronger paprika sauce (and more of it). Good bar/drinks, pleasant atmosph…

Four of us went there to eat dinner last night. Starting out the water was not even drinkable. The schnitzel was overdone to the point of being tough. The bread and butter which they charge for w…

We tried to eat at Otto's two nights in a row. Each time the wait was more than an hour. We were willing to accept that delay, but the attitude of the host staff was consistently bad. One night it …

Tai Paulo

Disappointing Experience – Didn’t Meet Expectations I had higher expectations based on the online booking process, which felt quite formal and professional. They required a credit card number to secure the reservation and clearly stated there would be a $20 per person charge for cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance. That level of strictness led me to believe we were heading to a place with excellent service and attention to detail. Unfortunately, that was not the case. From the moment we arrived, we didn’t feel particularly welcomed. One of the most basic things you expect at a restaurant—especially for brunch—is a warm and friendly atmosphere, with staff that make you feel comfortable and cared for. Instead, we had to keep flagging down our server just to place orders or ask for anything. There was very little attentiveness throughout the meal. As for the food, it was decent. However, the pricing felt off. For example, a very small portion of bacon cost $7, which seemed excessive given both the portion size and the overall experience. In the end, nothing about the food or the service stood out in a positive way. It was underwhelming, overpriced, and not somewhere I’d return. There are plenty of other spots that offer better service, value, and atmosphere.

Not nearly as good as it used to be. Lamb chops were small & overcooked. Brat plate was a bit dry. Server was sullen. Deserts we took home were inedible & we threw them out. Such a shame because Otto…

Not nearly as good as it used to be. lamb chops were small & overcooked. Brat plate was a bit dry. Server was sullen. Deserts we took home were inedible & we threw them out. Such a shame because Ot…

Not nearly as good as it used to be. Lamb chops were small & overcooked. Brat plate was a bit dry. server was sullen. Deserts we took home were inedible & we threw them out. Such a shame because Ot…

Wait staff excellent at ignoring you. \n\nFood was good. Had beet salad which was good, should have ordered flat bread. Looked very good. \n\nWine was ordered shortly before we ordered appetizers…

7 p.m. reservation on the patio. Promptly seated and waited on right away. Fan above the table blowing everyone's hair around, asked to have it turned down or stationary. Very strong old-fashioned…

Nice enough atmosphere, friendly staff. food was only fair; duck schnitzel was dry, and the menu selections were limited.

Nice enough atmosphere, friendly staff. food was only fair; duck schnitzel was dry, and the menu selections were limited.

Nice enough atmosphere, friendly staff. food was only fair; duck schnitzel was dry, and the menu selections were limited.

Closed Monday! Nothing tells you that! So be forewarned if you are ready to drive here like we did.

If I could give this place a negative five star review I would. This is solely for their customer service and less than stellar food. The server Zane could not even provide the basic service of ref…

If I could give this place a negative five star review I would. This is solely for their customer service and less than stellar food. The server Zane could not even provide the basic service of…

I had reservations for brunch at 11 AM. My party was the second in line (there were a total of 3 parties waiting to be seated). The host sat the party behind us (third in line) outside before seati…

I had reservations for brunch at 11 AM. My party was the second in line (there were a total of 3 parties waiting to be seated). The host sat the party behind us (third in line) outside before seati…

I had reservations for brunch at 11 AM. My party was the second in line (there were a total of 3 parties waiting to be seated). The host sat the party behind us (third in line) outside before seati…

Zach Leners

The food was okay, some dishes worked better than others. There are several other German restaurants near by that have better food. The service was lacking, multiple tables were seated, order, received their food, and left, before we received our entrees. After about an hour of waiting after we ordered we received our food and were told they were short staffed, I didn't really buy this are we watched as other tables that were seated after us receive the same entree that we ordered. Additionally we were a party of two and waited about an hour to get our main entrees. In this time our server stopped by our table one time and we had to call someone over from the bar to check on our food. The atmosphere is nice and intimate, the dining area is quite small but nice. The size of the restaurant added to our frustration as there were only 8 tables in the main dining area and it seemed like we were just forgotten about.