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The 5 best German spots in New York City

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Published on January 16, 2019
The 5 best German spots in New York CityReichenbach Hall. | Photo: David J./Yelp

Craving German food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top German spots around New York City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.


1. Cafe Katja

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Topping the list is Cafe Katja. Located at 79 Orchard St. (between Broome and Grand streets) in the Lower East Side, the pub, German and Austrian spot is the highest rated German restaurant in New York City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 733 reviews on Yelp.

2. Radegast Hall And Biergarten

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Next up is Williamsburg's Radegast Hall and Biergarten, situated at 113 N. Third St. With four stars out of 1,267 reviews on Yelp, the pub, venues and event space and German spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Max Bratwurst und Bier

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Astoria's Max Bratwurst und Bier, located at 4702 30th Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bar and German spot 4.5 stars out of 323 reviews.

4. La Tarte Flambee

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La Tarte Flambee, a bar and French and German spot in Kips Bay, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 322 Yelp reviews. Head over to 153 E. 33rd St. (between Lexington and Third avenues) to see for yourself.

5. Reichenbach Hall

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Over in Midtown, check out Reichenbach Hall, which has earned four stars out of 666 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar and German spot, which offers pretzels and more, at 5 W. 37th St. (between Avenue Of The Americas and Fifth Avenue).