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Brauhaus Schmitz, Philadelphia, PA

Brauhaus Schmitz

4.3
4.3
783 Reviews
$31 to $50
German
Philadelphia magazine has honored Brauhaus Schmitz with three “Best of” titles in their annual “Best of Philly” issues. Open since 2009, the restaurant has revived the city’s love affair with its ethnic heritage and reintroduced a whole generation of Philadelphians to the foods of their forefathers.
To complement the much-lauded food at Brauhaus, Hager continues to grow its outstanding beer list. By cultivating close relationship with brewers during his visits to Germany, Hager procures 34 of his 34 taps from there, many of which he pours exclusively among the city, state and even the country. Most of his 100-bottle list is also imported from Germany.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    German, Brewery, International

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (267) 909-8814

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Valentin Bay

  • Catering

    Off-site catering is available.

  • Private party facilities

    Philadelphia's only authentic German Bierhall & Restaurant since 2009. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner party for ten or an extravagant gala for 200, guest will appreciate our professional & personal service. From casual happy hours to formal dinners, we offer a ranges of options & menus.

  • Private party contact

    Alyssa Schmidt: (267) 909-8814

  • Neighborhood

    Queen Village

  • Cross street

    Between 7th and 8th on South St.

  • Parking details

    Metered parking on South Street. Side streets, north and south, are mostly 2 hour parking zones.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 783 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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  1. Bosser15

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great little German spot on South Street. Unfortunately, due to COVID a lot of the visitors are required to be outdoors and essentially on the street (roped off of course). This puts you very close to the cars and motorcycles passing by, and its South Street so...you know what that means. This is not the fault of the restaurant, it's just the times we're living in. Overall, this is a nice spot to eat dinner and have a few beers. I highly recommend.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food was amazing...loved the schweinshaxe meal!!!...beer is phenomenal...the service was great...the only drawback was the south street pedestrians who weren’t wearing masks.
  3. Doctor

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The one drawback to the outdoor sidewalk seating is all of the background noise from vehicle traffic on South Street and the pedestrians walking by.
  4. CharlesG

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    They're back in swing. Had the full wurst plate. The new chef Vanlentin Bay has exerted influence in the kitchen and come up with really great stuff. As always the tap list was marvelous. We were there on a friday, the service was a touch slow, but what do you expect. Eating on the sidewalk on South Street was a change of pace. Nice to watch the motorcycle/ATV parade of young men who really need girlfriends. But if you don't want hubbub and fizz, what are you doing in the city?
  5. KittyLaBelle

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2020

    overall1food4service1ambience2
    It was a 40th birthday and that was not even once acknowledged. Made reservations for the roof 2 weeks prior - but not acknowledged! Service was extremely slow, food was ok, and then 10min before the 2h are up we get a “you gotta go in 10min!” - mind you it took 30min to put our order in and at least another 30-40 to get the food. We did not have a chance to get desert or anything. So if service is so slow - maybe extend the seating time to 2.5-3h! And then 18% gratuity automatically included in the check - so we couldnt even tip according to service level - probably the reason why the service was so bad 🤷🏻‍♀️
  6. PatrickC

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Can't beat the beer selection and the food is mostly excellent.
  7. Lifterbear

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Despite the noise with everyone cruising on the street, it was a great time. The service was outstanding (which I don't say very often), the food was very good, and they had a wonderful selection of beers on tap and bottle. I will definitely be back!
  8. MichaelD

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is always delicious and the rain stopped long enough for dinner. We were on the rooftop and had a great view. A little more light to eat by would have been nice but we love this place and are never disappointed.
  9. LucianaL

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great beers, amazing food and beautiful spot. We sat on the roof deck, and there was an amazing view of the city. The service was exceptional, considering all the steps. Highly recommend the wurst platter.
  10. laquenosabe

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The rooftop section is great! There's a great breeze. It's also quieter than the main floor outside dining. I highly recommend for I friends or a date.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food and beer great as always! Service was great too. Only issue (not the restaurant’s fault) is that outdoor dining is right next to south street and at night (we went on a Friday) the noise from motorcycles and people blasting music is overwhelming. It’s not something anyone can control unfortunately.
  12. Delicious

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent job of doing outside dining. Get out of the house and have some great German Food and Beer. Also they have a full bar!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rooftop bar had an out of this world view the beer and food was great and the service was exceptional. Can’t wait to come back!
  14. Jennifer

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brauhaus is doing a fantastic job with the outdoor, contactless dinning. We've been twice and both have exceeded our expectations!
  15. GabrielleK

    Philadelphia

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Ate outside with a group of friends. Very busy but service was good and the food was great!
  16. AndreaS

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Rooftop Bar! Excellent views and the service was great!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing job keeping everyone safe and providing a pleasurable experience.
  18. kimibmoore

    Atlantic City

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, Brauhaus didn’t disappoint. We tried some new menu items, I cludjj in by the vegetarian spaetzle, and we LOVED the rooftop experience! So happy to be back after covid!
  19. Scarlett

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very clean and followed all COVID-19 regulations. Tables were far apart. Great beer and food came out quickly. The cars on south street are a bit noisy, but that’s not the restaurant’s fault and it was not disruptive.
  20. Ryan

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Great food for a reasonable price...
  21. Sarona

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious, authentic German food with fantastic beer selection. Everyone is cool, vibe is great!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2020

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    We have been to Brauhas many times over the years. German beer selection best in the city. Service always very good. Since the departure of the previous chef the menu has lacked substantial. The schnitzel i had this evening was burnt and was placed on top of my salad which ruined it, this shouldn't happen. Then other entree when and was the lamb sandwich even on fresh bread very nice. The pretzel, out of a box, sad. I hope menu and quality of food gets close to what it used to be.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So fun ! Got to sit on the roof
  24. Lyss

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing, the flounder was the beat flounder I ever had. Service was quick and cheerful!
  25. KathyP

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding especially considering the difficult covid requirements.
  26. Travis

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the roofdeck addition! Food at Brauhaus has never been cheap but it’s more of a beer spot ... The food has gotten so much better since it first opened!
  27. Alac

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I love this place!!! We always have a great time there the place is just great and the beer it’s perfect.
  28. Stephanie

    Philadelphia

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect night to eat outdoors. The staff was super friendly and the food and beers were delicious.
  29. Delicious

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    1st night of outdoor seating went exceptionally well. The staff was prepared and did an outstanding job.
  30. Jeffrey

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Great food and awesome ambience!
  31. JohnA

    Atlantic City

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    I’ll send an email explains my response
  32. KCruz

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We went for big birthday celebrations and asked well in advance for a table that’s away from the bar possibly upstairs. Part of our party arrived early and were placed right next to the bar. It was too late to change and I was not happen that our request was ignored. Service was decent. Food not so much. Cucumber salad was oozing with wat too much dressing. It looked like a soup. The potato leek soup was coagulated over cooked and was more of a bad dip than soup. Zigeuner chicken sauce was nothing authentic. On the positive side.... mushroom cream sauce was great, spatzl good but did not get many and beer was outstanding. Won’t be going back though😢
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful experience at Brauhaus Schmitz on Saturday for my dads birthday. We were a large party and everyone enjoyed their meals. All the food was fresh and flavorful! Service was excellent. Very helpful and allowed us to sample different beers before committing to a liter. Can’t wait to go back!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    It was not a great experience overall. Food wasn’t hot and the servers constantly kept reaching over me to remove items from my table. The food tasted good but the food was clearly made earlier in the day and not re-heated. My sisters dish was obviously just sitting under the salamander to warm hers up. I won’t be back for the food
  35. CandRY

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    A bit dissappointed in the food -- far from homestyle German cooking -- guess I've been spoiled.
  36. AmyK

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was fantastic! Our server was great; he had plenty of beer recommendations ready for us! It was VERY noisy, thanks to the live accordionist and drummer, but the tradeoff was that we got to listen to some lovely polka renditions of popular songs (Country Roads, Sweet Caroline, and Achy Breachy heart, to name a few) as well as traditional German tunes. This was a great first time experience and I will definitely be back.
  37. BrianJ

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent menu and German bier selection! Our server, Mark, was professional and very knowledgeable about the menu! Can’t wait to return!
  38. Carlo

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    PRO: This is a great place to go for the energy, fun and excellent beer. CON: The food is just average when you factor in the cost.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food3service4ambience3
    The food was not as good as usual and it was a little disappointing as this is the place we always go for birthday dinners with the family.
  40. DoreenS

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Fun casual evening, with good food, good service and good friends!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Brauhaus Schmitz offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 909-8814.

Brauhaus Schmitz is rated 4.3 stars by 783 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

  • Cross street

    Between 7th and 8th on South St.

  • Neighborhood

    Queen Village

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    German, Brewery, International

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Metered parking on South Street. Side streets, north and south, are mostly 2 hour parking zones.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Valentin Bay

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (267) 909-8814

  • Catering

    Off-site catering is available.

  • Private party facilities

    Philadelphia's only authentic German Bierhall & Restaurant since 2009. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner party for ten or an extravagant gala for 200, guest will appreciate our professional & personal service. From casual happy hours to formal dinners, we offer a ranges of options & menus.

  • Private party contact

    Alyssa Schmidt: (267) 909-8814

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