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   LindaS

   Philadelphia

   15 reviews

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   1.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   I had called Otto's before making this reservation to see if they were serving Father's Day breakfast and I was told that yes they would be open for Father's Day. When we arrived on Sunday morning we were told that they were not serving that day, that it was only a buffet and was $15/per child. We decided not to stay and went elsewhere and were disappointed that we were not told ahead of time about buffet only.

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   Craig

   Atlanta

   11 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2022

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   Otto's appears to not be what it once was. It was our first visit and unfortunately last. Though the waitress was very nice, the food was mediocre and restaurant "tired". Being a German Brauhaus, we ordered German specialties, but disappointed in the quality as the meat and was overcooked and who knows where the Red Cabbage came from. One of our party order the pork loin and subsequently suffered a night of visiting the bathroom many times and missing work the following day. The next day she said she thought the meat tasted a bit off. The restaurant has great potential but definitely needs new management and a facelift.

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   JimBo

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2022

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   Horrible food. Burnt clams casino, chicken and veal were both hard, tough to chew. Would not go there again.

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   BearsMom

   Philadelphia

   13 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on May 10, 2022

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   The food was good and the service was wonderful. It’s closing soon and will be missed.

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   EdGrivner

   Philadelphia

   13 reviews

   2.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on May 10, 2022

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   Overall, not a really good experience. We arrived at the restaurant at 8:30 AM however they did not let us in until closer to 9 AM. The restaurant was dated, dirty and looks like it could use a deep cleaning. We were the only table in the restaurant and there was only one waitress. It took forever for her to get us a menu, take our order and get us our food. The outside of the restaurant was dirty, grass was not cut and pretty much looked abandoned. I will not go back to this restaurant. Just a guess, they look like they are going out of business.

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   Jen00

   Philadelphia

   8 reviews

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   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

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   Mother’s Day- This restaurant really needs an update and needs help as a lot of tables were sitting around un bussed to the point of just looking dirty.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Pittsburgh

   3 reviews

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   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on April 29, 2022

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   It was abandoned and closed when we arrived.

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   Den60

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 26, 2022

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   Food was tasty but some of it was not hot, just lukewarm

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   MICHAEL

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 23, 2022

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   Great service, delicious dinner, plus Brady lost!!!

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    RayW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2021

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    Otto's has been our family tradition for the past 60 years. The food has always been good and the menu offers a substantial selection.

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    RobertB

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2021

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    GreAt food and service it’s a family gathering and they had something for everyone

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    SusanH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2021

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    Great service. Some food was great . But should have stuck with German food. My son’s steak was a brick .

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    ScottL

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

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    1.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2021

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    We met another couple on a Saturday night. It's old, tired, rundown, dirty, and in need of a restaurant rescue. The waiter was good but the food was terrible. Will never return.

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    Frank

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

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    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2021

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    Went there looking for authentic German food and what we got was pathetic schnitzel, sauerbraten, dry spatzele and desserts that look and tasted days old.

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    Matt

    Raleigh

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2021

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    The food was great as was the service. In addition the prices were very reasonable!

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    HBTheBull

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2021

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    Ottos must have been a great place for German food back in the day. Unfortunately, it appears rundown and the German meals were not very flavorful and was obviously reheated.

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    Denny

    Philadelphia

    82 reviews

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    3.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2021

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    Haven’t been here since mid 2019. As with other restaurants in the area they are understaffed. We waited a few minutes longer than usual to get a drink. Once waiter took our order, soup came right out. Our waiter was working very very hard and he did a great job. Entrees did take a bit long. I m happy to say the food was as good as I remember. Portions were a good size. Place needs some cleaning and updating, especially outside concrete and landscaping.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2021

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    The food was pretty bad.

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    Jess

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2021

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    Server was wonderful. Food was mostly good. Not crazy about the crepes or cream spinach

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2021

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    Mother’s Day Dinner. Received a stack of dirty plates when we asked for some side plates.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2021

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    Mother’s Day brunch. Food was good. Service very slow. Understaffed. Took in too many customers.

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    MaribethC

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2021

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    The quality of the food here was as bad as Old Country Buffet and Cracker Barrel. I am German and their idea of German food is no where close to authentic. The sever was very nice but the women tending bar were not very friendly. Honestly my husband and I are trying to figure out how a restaurant like this ended up on Open Table.

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    BucksCountyDiner

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2021

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    Plenty of room and spacing under the outside seating roof. As usual, the service was efficient, friendly and expert. I ordered the meat lovers omelet and it was disappointingly dry, but the others in my party were perfectly happy with their orders of pancakes, corned beef hash and Mr. McGregor's Garden, which was a veggie omelet. We are long-time fans of Otto's and so happy to be dining there again - we will certainly return.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2021

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    Otto’s has been a favorite for years. Always excellent food and service.

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    BruceM

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2021

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    Generous sized drinks, great beers! Superb German specialties!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2021

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    The food was not good. All tasted like it came from a can. The ambience and service were good but the food. Blah. $100 dinner for 2 not worth it

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    JosephC

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

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    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2021

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    Food was good. Proper social distancing. Nice pub type atmosphere

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    2funny

    Philadelphia

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2021

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    Food is very good. Service is exceptional!

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    CarolB

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2021

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    Food was well done. Waitress explained different dishes.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2021

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    Very limited menu. Food is very bland. One dish had gravy (that tasted like gravy & sauerkraut) that didn't state gravy on the menu. The schnitzel was dry, the sauerkraut was extremely sour (my mother in law is from Germany and she didn't like it either). Definitely not mouth watering. Drinks are expensive. Coffee was delicious! We were sat right outside the bar which gave us a headache as the few people in there were social distanced, so they had to yell to each other. We will not be dining there again.

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    Chefie

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2021

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    Great and authentic German cuisine. I'll be back for the 3rd time, service was A plus!!

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    CharlesF

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2020

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    Dingy decor, mediocre warmed over German Fair, good beer, better service. Don't think I'll be back anytime soon without a major update to kitchen practices to serve hot, fresh food.

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    IreneS

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2020

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    Great outdoor setting. Good for breakfast and lunch. Haven’t tried dinner.

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    jane58

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2020

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    We ate at a mid-p.m. time purposely, and avoided others...very very few people inside ! Our choices were beef stroganoff and pork chops with chunky apples...delicious ! Chris made us feel at home. Dessert was apple strudel shared, with vanilla ice cream...Heavenly! Good and safe time !

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35. SC

    SheilaC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2020

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    Great outdoor eating area, well done & shady. Small lunch menu. Enjoyed a nice lunch with pleasant service. Will visit again!

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    MIkey

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2020

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    I really like this place. Met some buddies the other night for some beers & food. Place was pretty empty, but it was a Wednesday night so to be expected. We requested a seat outside, and we were escorted out to the patio which was dark. They fired up the lights just for us! Waitress was attentive but not overbearing, the 22oz beers were nice and cold, and the food was great as always. Hard to believe with a massive outdoor space they aren’t busier. Definitely go to Ottos soon for some awesome brats and cold German beers!!

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    Hatborogal

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2020

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    It was great to be back at Otto's for breakfast. So nice to see Tracy again. Food was great as always, but we miss the "specials." We totally understand though. Hopefully we can soon resume having our monthly breakfast group meetings.

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    ShanaX

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2020

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    Had no idea they had a smaller menu these days than what is on the website, not listed anywhere. They were missing the one dish my wife and I both wanted to get, plus the main German side dish, Spätzle, they were out of too! How do they run out of this?? Menu was printed poorly, all crooked, no description of anything so we had to look them up on our phones at the table. Dish we both got was Sauerbraten, and it was like dried out pot roast with overly vinegar based gravy. Not good. Birthday dinner too, so disappointed. Used to go there often a little while ago, but will not be back.

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    DeniseS

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2020

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    There is still a restaurant around that serves German food! Actually, the menu has seafood, chicken and other options as well. Good service and large portions...the meals include sides and soup or salad, as well as bread. Plenty of parking and great German style bar. Biergarten for nice days outside.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time there and great food

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