Best German Food in Columbus, Ohio — Harry's seven

Tell Harry what you fancy. Harry has seven places here that clear his bar so far. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

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Rank 1.
Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant
german · european · Columbus
4.7 across 13k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; unpretentious, long-running German eatery in a historic livery stable with live oompah….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.5Y4.3MS
Google4.7(13k)Yelp4.3(2.2k)Tripadvisor4.5(2.9k)
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Google4.7 ★13k reviews
Yelp4.3 ★2.2k reviews
Tripadvisor4.5 ★2.9k reviews
Signal confidence
80%Strong · 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Valter's at the Maennerchor
modern-european · Columbus
4.8 across 2.6k Google reviews; traditional German meals & drinks served in a cozy, 1907 brick house with a seasonal patio.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.6Y4.0MS
Google4.8(2.6k)Yelp4.0(669)Tripadvisor4.6(139)
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Google4.8 ★2.6k reviews
Yelp4.0 ★669 reviews
Tripadvisor4.6 ★139 reviews
Signal confidence
70%Moderate · 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Hofbräuhaus Columbus
modern-european · Columbus
4.6 across 2.2k Google reviews; modeled after the Munich beer hall, this site offers Bavarian fare, classic beers &….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.3Y4.0MS
Google4.6(2.2k)Yelp4.0(752)Tripadvisor4.3(431)
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Google4.6 ★2.2k reviews
Yelp4.0 ★752 reviews
Tripadvisor4.3 ★431 reviews
Signal confidence
80%Strong · 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Gemüt Biergarten
british · Columbus
4.6 across 731 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #274 of 2,717 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.1Y4.2MS
Google4.6(731)Yelp4.2(199)Tripadvisor4.1(26)
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Google4.6 ★731 reviews
Yelp4.2 ★199 reviews
Tripadvisor4.1 ★26 reviews
Signal confidence
56%Moderate · 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Ciao Cafe - German Village
dessert · brazilian · Columbus
4.7 across 107 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.7T4.5Y4.3MSFB5.0
Google4.7(107)Yelp4.3(74)Tripadvisor4.5(96)Facebook5.0(4)
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Google4.7 ★107 reviews
Yelp4.3 ★74 reviews
Tripadvisor4.5 ★96 reviews
Signal confidence
38%Limited · 3 sources
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Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.+2 pts
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 6.
German Village Coffee Shop
american · brunch · Columbus
4.7 across 1.2k Google reviews; bustling, old-school diner serving pancakes & omelets, plus daily specials like….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
5 min · $ · ClosedToday · 07:00 — 14:00G4.7T4.5Y4.3MS
Google4.7(1.2k)Yelp4.3(322)Tripadvisor4.5(96)
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Google4.7 ★1.2k reviews
Yelp4.3 ★322 reviews
Tripadvisor4.5 ★96 reviews
Signal confidence
66%Moderate · 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Plank's Bier Garten
brewpub · pub · Columbus
4.4 across 1.2k Google reviews; longtime beer garden with a sizable outdoor area, several TVs & a mix of pub grub &….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.4T3.9Y3.3MSFB4.5
Google4.4(1.2k)Yelp3.3(129)Tripadvisor3.9(74)Facebook4.5(255)
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Google4.4 ★1.2k reviews
Yelp3.3 ★129 reviews
Tripadvisor3.9 ★74 reviews
Signal confidence
54%Moderate · 3 sources
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Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.-8 pts
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
WarningGoogle is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
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