German Restaurants in Albany, New York

Bratwurst, schnitzel and beer are common staples in German Cuisine. Albany, New York, houses many German restaurants, bars and clubs that feature authentic, German cuisine. German cuisine is as diverse as the country's culture and has many regional specialties, which Americans improvise and replicate in German/American restaurants and clubs. Albany is home to restaurants that seep German culture and cuisine into their patrons.

Wolff's Biergarten

Originally modeled after an authentic German beirgarten, Wolff's specializes in authentic German beers, food and fuseball (or American soccer). With picnic tables and antler chandeliers as decor, the restaurant has nightly specials and events for both lunch and dinner. From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, Wolff's holds an all-you-can-eat potato pancake special, served with sour cream or apple sauce. The menu varies and includes bratwurst, knockwurst, Bavarian meatloaf (fleischkkase), schnitzel and even some American dishes like mac & cheese, cheeseburger sliders, French fries and onion rings. Wolff's features 14 beers on tap from Germany, Brazil and the Czech Republic, including pilsners, wheat beers and lagers. Wine is also available.

Wolff's is a self-serve beirgarten, with a food cart and bar. Picnic tables are used for seating. Wolff's is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

Wolff's Beirgarten
895 Broadway
Albany, New York 12207
(518) 427-2641
www.wolffsbiergarten.com/

German-American Club of Albany

The German-American Club of Albany is one of the oldest social organizations in the Capital District, having been in business for 114 years. The Club is open to the public; no membership is necessary. They open the Schuetzenpark beirgarten to the public during the summer months where they serve authentic German food. They also hold monthly dinner dances serving German food. The beirgarten indoor and outdoor menu includes bratwurst, knockwurst, Sauerkraut, potato pancakes and pretzels. The club also serves a variety of "biers" including Spaten and Hofbrau, with featured domestic beers available.

German-American Club of Albany
32 Cherry Street
Albany, New York 12205
(518) 482-5845
www.timesunion.com/communities/gaca/

Troy German Hall Association

The Troy German Hall Association has been in business since 1954. The Hall opens the Rathskeller restaurant to the public every Friday night from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. As of 2009, the meal is $14.00 and includes a salad bar, soup, fresh breads and dessert, with an authentic German or American entree. The entree menu features prime rib, sauerbraten, schnitzel, salmon or chicken, among others. The hall also offers traditional German music with dinner. Take out is also available.

Troy German Hall Association--Rathskeller restaurant
3rd Avenue and 107th Street
Troy, New York 12182
(518)237-5008
www.troygermaniahall.com/

Article Written By Kaitlyn Dmyterko

Kaitlyn Dmyterko is a master's communication graduate of the College of Saint Rose and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of New Hampshire. Her work has been featured in the "Saint Rose Chronicle," "The New Hampshire" and the "Legislative Gazette." Currently, she is a medical journalist for a publishing company in Providence, R.I.

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