Mr. Dunderbak's Restaurant and Brewery

The atmosphere was amazing with live music, super friendly service. Our server, Jose was super helpful with suggestions! The authentic German food… To die for, it was so amazing, definitely worth giving this place a try if you’ve never tried it. The beer was superb!! Also recommendations from the server, they sell 4 & 6 packs & growlers! My man and I were first timers and will definitely be back. I’m in absolute love 😍🤤

This was the cutest German place I've gone to by far, there was a German man playing the 🪗 accordian in German and it really set the tone. Their curry sausages were phenomenal and the veal schnitzel was fantastic. This definitely was a great experience to Try German food and I cannot wait to go back!

Amazing German food and of course a great beer. Selection service was amazing and having the owner nearby and making sure everything is satisfactory was wonderful.

Who knew you could order lunch at Dunderbacks?! We’ve been here many times for dinner and it’s always great. They serve authentic German food and a huge beer list. We went for lunch on a Thursday and they were busy but not crowded. Food, beer, and service were all great as usual. Check out the back of the menu sometime, you’ll thank me. In addition to their regular menu they offer about a dozen special sandwiches or you can make your own from the deli. Highly recommend stopping for lunch

Ordered the Black Forest cake for my birthday..wow, it's absolute perfection! I've tried to find a Bavarian style cake this close to the original I had in the 80's..and now I found it!

Amazing food and good portion sizes. Unique and fun atmosphere! 320 types of beer available for purchase.

Authentic German beer house! Sit at the bar and you can find at least 33 beers on tap. I ordered the Yeager schnitzel mushroom gravy, warm German potato salad and a rattler which is a fruit beer. Lucky for me I came early enough to get the first tap on the keg! My husband always goes for a light wheat beer. The accordion player has been there for 20 years, he is delightful. I have a European background so I’m excited to go there often. They have cookies, cakes and candies for my childhood as well as many beers from my youth. The little ladybugs pictured are made of marzipan. I have several favorites and each time I do bring them home. Service is always great. Don’t forget to visit the beer room where you can look through all the authentic beers in bottles for purchase. Usually we sit inside, but there is outdoor seating as well.

Dunderbak’s has been a local staple for years and there are reasons for that: - Beer. But not just beer— beer in giant glass steins. - Some of the best German/Austrian dinner offerings. You can get seven variations of schnitzel here, and that’s not even a quarter of their menu. There’s so much to choose from. - The vibes here are nostalgic and welcoming. Yes, the interior is cheesy to some. But I happen to love cheese, so pile it on. To me, the German decor and density in the room makes this feel like a place where you can always find a friend or have quality time with the ones you came with. - And so you don’t leave empty handed, they have all sorts of imported candies, cookies, and culinary accoutrements available for purchase. Something I’d like to note here, because I see it as a common complaint: This place gets very busy— even parking, so keep that in mind. And when it gets busy you may have to wait for your server. I suggest that this is the sort of place you’ll want to come to when you have plenty of time to sit and enjoy your meal & beverages. Also, if you are not a social person, this place will not be for you. The open seating and long tables are inherently designed to encourage interaction. It’s abuzz with joviality, music, and casual banter. I personally love the atmosphere but I know this is not the case for everyone. That being said, please come and have a great time, be patient with your servers, and enjoy the live music. It’s like Oktoberfest every day!

Jeffrey Cui

This is another restaurant in our neighborhood that we frequent, its German cuisine and beer. Living in Germany for 8 years and having a German mom we are always looking for German places to eat. Dunderbak’s has a beer haus feel and decor, they have all kinds of things to see and buy there. You can buy beer, souvenirs, cookies, food products and this time of the year Christmas cookies and candy. Our daughter was visiting so we took her for dinner. We started with a big pretzel and my wife had a small Oktoberfest beer. For our meals we had a jaeger schnitzel and a sour cream schnitzel both with spatzle, one with pomme fritz and the other with German potato salad. The staff was nice and professional and it felt like we were in Germany. Since their portions are huge we shared two entrees and didn’t finish them. If you like German food and beer we recommend Dunderbaks!

Ovi

Mr. Dunderbak’s is a hidden gem that transports you straight to a cozy German beer hall the moment you walk in. From the warm wood-paneled interior to the long communal tables and shelves stocked with European goodies, the atmosphere is both authentic and inviting. The food? Outstanding. I had the Jägerschnitzel and it was cooked to perfection—crispy, flavorful, and generously portioned. Their selection of craft and imported beers is unmatched, with over 400 bottles and drafts to choose from. If you’re a beer lover, this place is paradise. Service was friendly and relaxed, and the staff seemed genuinely passionate about the menu and the experience. Bonus points for the live music nights and the adjacent market where you can grab German snacks and ingredients to take home. Whether you’re craving schnitzel, sausage, or just a great pint in a lively setting, Mr. Dunderbak’s delivers. I’ll definitely be back

Jay Canals

Mr. Dunderbak’s is more than just a restaurant it’s a time capsule of authentic German heritage and flavor. From the first bite to the last sip, every dish carries the same old-world quality and attention to detail that made their original University Square Mall location such a Tampa landmark. The sausages, the sauerkraut, the fresh-baked pretzels, and that unmistakable aroma of imported beer and grilled goodness instantly brought me back to my childhood. The staff are friendly, the portions are generous, and the atmosphere feels like stepping into a cozy Bavarian tavern. It’s rare to find a place that stays true to its roots while still evolving with the times. Mr. Dunderbak’s continues to do just that serving up memories as rich as the flavors on every plate. If you grew up in Tampa and remember the old location, you owe it to yourself to relive that experience again. A truly authentic gem that stands the test of time.

Alex Hertel

This place is incredible! We started off with the cheese board well worth it, the chive sour cream spread to the ginger mango white stilton amazing five different cheeses. We follow the lineup with Spätzle and a Leberkäse sandwich with an add on of Nuremberg sausage. The mustards oh my god the jalapeño, cranberry and the house mustard a must try. All washed down with a few different styles of beers from the bar. Everything came out in great timing and was such enjoyable.

Michelle Kraemer

Food is always good and the atmosphere is amazing. Feels like you're really in Germany. They have a deli case and offer a variety of chocolates and gummies plus various groceries like seasonings and pudding mixes. You can buy bottles of wine and beer too. They even had trvia night while we were eating. It was so much fun.

Dayman Baker

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five Stars… and honestly, I’d give it more if I could If we’re anywhere near Tampa, stopping at Mr. Dunderbak's Restaurant and Brewery on Bruce B. Downs is a must. It’s not even a question—it’s a tradition. James, Melea, Kelly (rookie visit), and I had another absolutely incredible dinner, and this place just hits every time (missing Jon, Rebecca, Lila and Corn). The sour cream schnitzel? Unreal. Crispy, flavorful, comfort food at its finest. The pierogies are the kind that make you slow down and actually enjoy every bite. And the pretzel… I mean COME ON 🤤 — it’s AMAZING. Warm, soft, perfectly baked, and impossible not to fight over. And let’s talk about the beer 🍺 Because wow. A fantastic selection, brewed right, and the perfect complement to everything on the table. Great food. Great beer. Great memories. This is one of those places that never lets you down and always leaves you saying, “Yep… that was worth it.” If you haven’t been—go. If you have been—you already know.

Dennis C

There is celebrated history for my family aligning with German culture as my oldest daughter was born in Bavarian Germany. So naturally, we try our best to find the local German cuisine and festivities everywhere that we travel and live. Luckily for us, we discovered Mr. Dunderbak's, which wasn't incredibly too far from Lutz. We came mid-afternoon on a Sunday and the parking lot was full - fortunately, we were able to find some spots without waiting too long. As it was the end of September, Mr. Dunderbak's also hosted some Oktoberfest observations and festivities. This meant a bit of a wait for our family of four to be seated inside, but it was worth it! As you walk up to the restaurant, you are greeted with the unique Bavarian-esque calligraphy of its name in bold, golden hue. There was still outdoor seating available when we went in the form of tables and benches that situated in the parking spaces in front of the venue. Approaching the entrance, you will encounter a set of oaken doors that set the stage for your welcome. The doors then open up to a short corridor that which is adorned with wall hangings and lined with cases of beer along its walls, while the incandescent lighting contribute to the tone and ambiance of the restaurant before opening up to the immersive dining space. Immediately, we were reminded of our time spent living in Germany, as well as our travels to Austria. The noise-level was definitely suited for the space and environment that you find at a Biergarten. While the lighting was somewhat dim, the atmosphere was lively and vibrant which didn't rely on the light musical faire playing in the backdrop. There was a playful arrangement of seating areas - from biergarten benches and tables to formal tables with even a dining table under a gazebo centered in the dining space - making Mr. Dunderbak's even more festive. Flanking either side of the main dining space were two smaller rooms, with a full bar. What makes Mr. Dunderbak's even more unique is the mini-store that lines around the main dining space, along with a fully operational deli, offering an assortment of German meats/sausages and groceries (comparable to the Cracker Barrel concept, but better and without the negative media). As for the food, we definitely were able to satisfy our German-cuisine cravings. The menu was rather robust offering a variety of schnitzels and wursts (yes, they have currywurst), while offering a unique American flare with their other menu items. While I did not get any beer to accompany my meal, my wife ordered a Radler - and a grapefruit one at that - which arguably made her day. The jagerschnitzel, sauerkraut, and potato salad were solid, while the nurnberger (wursts) and spatzle were a hit with my kids. Overall, we had a great experience at Mr. Dunderbak's and will definitely be back again. This is a great place to go with groups and to simply enjoy company! Prost!

Lauryn Pfost

The atmosphere was amazing with live music, super friendly service. Our server, Jose was super helpful with suggestions! The authentic German food… To die for, it was so amazing, definitely worth giving this place a try if you’ve never tried it. The beer was superb!! Also recommendations from the server, they sell 4 & 6 packs & growlers! My man and I were first timers and will definitely be back. I’m in absolute love 😍🤤

John Dale

Phenomenal restaurant. Real old style German food prepared perfectly. Absolutely visit and very soon they will carry... Shark Tooth Vodka!

Mind Body Elevation

This was the cutest German place I've gone to by far, there was a German man playing the 🪗 accordian in German and it really set the tone. Their curry sausages were phenomenal and the veal schnitzel was fantastic. This definitely was a great experience to Try German food and I cannot wait to go back!

Niah Murnan

My party of 4 had a great time here, we even got to sit at the gazebo table. Our server Olivia was so lovely, brought our food out timely, and made our time here spectacular!!

Tom Duffy

Amazing German food and of course a great beer. Selection service was amazing and having the owner nearby and making sure everything is satisfactory was wonderful.

Rick Kirkpatrick

Who knew you could order lunch at Dunderbacks?! We’ve been here many times for dinner and it’s always great. They serve authentic German food and a huge beer list. We went for lunch on a Thursday and they were busy but not crowded. Food, beer, and service were all great as usual. Check out the back of the menu sometime, you’ll thank me. In addition to their regular menu they offer about a dozen special sandwiches or you can make your own from the deli. Highly recommend stopping for lunch

deanna fox

Authentic German beer house! Sit at the bar and you can find at least 33 beers on tap. I ordered the Yeager schnitzel mushroom gravy, warm German potato salad and a rattler which is a fruit beer. Lucky for me I came early enough to get the first tap on the keg! My husband always goes for a light wheat beer. The accordion player has been there for 20 years, he is delightful. I have a European background so I’m excited to go there often. They have cookies, cakes and candies for my childhood as well as many beers from my youth. The little ladybugs pictured are made of marzipan. I have several favorites and each time I do bring them home. Service is always great. Don’t forget to visit the beer room where you can look through all the authentic beers in bottles for purchase. Usually we sit inside, but there is outdoor seating as well.

Jason Strotheide

Looking for a place with great German food and a German restaurant vibe? You found it. Food was delicious and some of the best German food I’ve had outside of Germany

Jason Ballard

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ OMG! I haven’t visited since they were in the University Mall. Why? I have no clue but we will be back way more frequent. Visited on a Sat and it was FANTASTIC! Decor is wonderful, service was impeccable & the food was AMAZING! After we ate, we did some shopping for some sweets. They have so much to choose from! Beer cheese soup, pierogies & the New Yorker were amazing. The food was even better than I remember. Jared was in our server who was fantastic. Parking can be tight so plan ahead. We parked right in front with no issue during our visit.

Mairon

My mom is from Germany so we always search for these types of places and this one is wonderful. The food is well priced and tastes sooooo good. The schnitzel is just mmm so yummy. Our waiter was super nice too :)

We absolutely love this place! The atmosphere is always welcoming and fun, and there’s usually a great crowd when we go in. The service is consistently excellent—friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. The little German shop inside is such a great touch too, and we always find something good in there. Most importantly, the food is amazing every time… we never leave disappointed! Highly recommend if you’re craving great German food and a great vibe. 😋🇩🇪

Crown Clean Auto Detailing LLC

Excellent Food & Services. Best German Sandwiches in Tampa Bay Area. Came in and was greeted with the upmost hospitality. Order a Das Matterhorn & Chocolate German Cake. Met the Owner James. Was very Hospitable & Welcoming. Highly Recommended!! Good was Fresh & Delicious. 10 STARS⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Gypsy Princess

I have been coming here to Dunderbaks for years and am consistently impressed by the quality of service me and my family receive here. Tonight was no exception. The hostess was very friendly and attentive to our needs, the server was very personable and gave perfect beer recommendations and the food was above and beyond all expectations. The jaegerschitzel and spatzle was absolutely scrumptious. I could not recommend this place more highly. Dunderbaks is a one-of-a-kind experience of German culture and cuisine at its finest; you will not find a warmer or more capably run German restaurant in the Tampa Bay area. Prost! 🍻

Jennifer Bridges

We absolutely love this place! The atmosphere is always welcoming and fun, and there’s usually a great crowd when we go in. The service is consistently excellent—friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. The little German shop inside is such a great touch too, and we always find something good in there. Most importantly, the food is amazing every time… we never leave disappointed! Highly recommend if you’re craving great German food and a great vibe. 😋🇩🇪

Very good service. Beer cheese soup was delicious as always. The sandwiches were very filling.

Very good service. Beer cheese soup was delicious as always. The sandwiches were very filling.

Very good service. Beer cheese soup was delicious as always. The sandwiches were very filling.

Very good service. beer cheese soup was delicious as always. The sandwiches were very filling.

Transport to Germany! This place blew my expectations out of the water. There are 3 separate rooms and bar areas. The interior decor is spot-on. They have kegs lining the entry. There is an assortmen…

Transport to Germany! This place blew my expectations out of the water. There are 3 separate rooms and bar areas. The interior decor is spot-on. They have kegs lining the entry. There is an assortm…

What a gem! I went to the old one at University Mall (I'm aging myself!) and was curious to see what had changed. Nothing! Which is great. I had a wonderful soup and sandwich special. The soup …

Dunderbak's is a whole dining experience and one you won't want to miss! It's like dining inside a beer hall and German grocery store at the same time - and the foods good! Schnitzel bigger than th…

Great German food and beer. Good service also. The restaurant also has German goodies for purchase in its little store.

This little spot was incredible. The ambiance made me feel like I took a flight out to Germany! We ordered pretzel, perogi, schnitzel, Rueben,and beer. EVERYTHING was amazing! Our server Jared was …

My husband and I had lunch here on Veterans Day. The food, service and atmosphere never disappoint. I love their respect shown to veterans on that special day. Jose was an excellent server. We coul…

Great food and always a great atmosphere when there. Have tried to maintain their prices as best as they are able to in spite of raising costs. Have never been disappointed with time spent there.

Always a great place for lunch. I usually sit at the bar because I find it entertaining, but there's plenty of seating room. prices are moderate, services. Excellent, beer is fabulous, and everythi…

This German tavern has become a local favorite for us. The food, mostly German fare, is always delicious. Some of our faves include Weinerschnitzel/Jagerschnitzel, spatzel, warm german potato sala…

Real German food, authentic,, great Bratwurst, warm german potato salad, Friday and Saturday real great pork shank for 2, cheaper than flying to Munchen!

I’ve been here twice now when I come into town, and I think I’m gonna make it an every time thing. The schnitzel is just on point. I had one of the brown German porters that was one of the best beers…

There is celebrated history for my family aligning with German culture as my oldest daughter was born in Bavarian Germany. So naturally, we try our best to find the local German cuisine and festivit…

Best German food I have ever had. This place has it all. You can buy German groceries, deli, beer and a restaurant with entertainment. The potato pancakes were so crispy and not oily on the outsid…

Best German food I have ever had. This place has it all. You can buy German groceries, deli, beer and a restaurant with entertainment. The potato pancakes were so crispy and not oily on the ou…

Best German food I have ever had. This place has it all. You can buy German groceries, deli, beer and a restaurant with entertainment. The potato pancakes were so crispy and not oily on the outsid…

Best German food I have ever had. This place has it all. You can buy German groceries, deli, beer and a restaurant with entertainment. The potato pancakes were so crispy and not oily on the outs…

The full tables and eventual line out the door on a normal Monday night should tell you all you need to know. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful explaining items on the menu. I had the jage…

Excellent food, great service, good atmosphere, and an excellent stout. Not much more you could ask for. Very satisfied with my experience.

Visit Moffitt every three months. This restaurant makes me look forward to going for my catscans and doctors visits . Love the food. Tasty, reasonably priced, and generous portions. My only negat…

This was our first time coming to Mr. Dunderbak's. And the food was fabulous! I read a lot of comments about how packed it can get and the wait time. Let me tell you a little secret...…Go when th…

German food all the way. beer hall atmosphere with German long tables just like in Germany. Food had the authentic taste and was fresh and hot. My husband had veal jager schnitzel and spatzle an…

Good food, reasonable price, good variety of cold beer and good service. Variety of German food options and a nice retail shop.

If you like pickles you must try the fried pickles quarters! We started with the fried pickles quarters and potatoes pancakes for appetizers, both were delicious! Wide selection of draft beers, th…

All of the food at Dunderbak is excellent. In particular you will never find a better jaeger schnitzel. Spetsel and potatoe pancakes also excellent. The staff is friendly and professional. The de…

The food was good, overall fairly authentic, and the best German food option in the area that I've found so far. However, I felt like it was good, but it wasn't great. Coming from a strong German heritage and area that had an abundance of German restaurants, culture, and community, I just felt a bit underwhelmed. The restaurant itself felt cluttered, too tightly packed together, and was very loud because there isn't enough space between you and the other diners. The seating was not comfortable at all. The market/ dining is a cute idea, but you have to practically be at other people's tables to look at the items because they are along the walls of the dining area, which feels intrusive. Maybe move the market to another location and focus on making the dining experience a little more pleasant.

I've been here recently and was not impressed. I ordered the bratwurst and they had yellow mustard! Typical German restaurants have German mustard. The sausage was dry as well. There are many other…

A cool spot, very nice grocery store. The food was pretty good, beers were great. service was attentive. Would go back for the German vibes and groceries

Food was decent. Had the schnitzel and spaetzle . Big selection of beers. priced right

I went to Mr. Dunderbaks with a group of 9 co-workers for a late lunch on a Friday. They were great about seating us and we only needed to wait until half our party was there. We had two vegetarian…

Great German cuisine - especially the schnitzels. If busy be prepared to wait for your meal. Typical German beer hall setting. Table seating can be rather cramped especially with a party of 4.

Delicious authentic german restaurant. atmosphere makes feel you are in Germany. We asked for specialty sandwiches which are about $13, schnitzel strips for $12 and couple spezi sodas for $4 each. …

The service is very good, the atmosphere is pleasant, although typical of a bar, a great variety of beers and sandwiches, nothing to recommend in the food part, the interesting thing is the deli, t…

The service is very good, the atmosphere is pleasant, although typical of a bar, a great variety of beers and sandwiches, nothing to recommend in the food part, the interesting thing is the deli, t…

The service is very good, the atmosphere is pleasant, although typical of a bar, a great variety of beers and sandwiches, nothing to recommend in the food part, the interesting thing is the deli, t…

The service is very good, the atmosphere is pleasant, although typical of a bar, a great variety of beers and sandwiches, nothing to recommend in the food part, the interesting thing is the deli, t…

This place is pretty good. The atmosphere is rustic German. The food was pretty good. I tried several dishes with the people we were with. We sat at the bar on a Saturday. It was not too busy in th…

Our waiter seemed rude all together.\nI ordered a side salad with my meal, and requested no cucumbers, yet I had a bunch of them. He didn't offer or asked if wanted another drink, and just reache…

my first time here and absolutely my last. saw that this place had great reviews so i came with myself and 3 others. they had a long wait which was understandable since its a saturday. the reason…

Our family went in and was confronted by a woman saying she was the owner. She rudely asked what race we all are and our 1 year olds race. She said they do not serve mixed race families. So we ha…

I should first point out that I'm German born and raised on that food. Add to this that I worked in Stuttgart for eight years and still go back every Sept for the month---so, I know that food. Gi…

We were excited to try this place after driving by several times, so in my birthday we decided to go there and just take a look at the goodies they have at the store while we wait for our ordered s…