J Betski's
This cozy restaurant, located in Seaboard Station near Peace College, offers many traditional dishes with the chef's own twist that makes them unique and delicious. Try the natural pork schnitzel or any of the pierogies on the menu. If you're going with a group, try several appetizers like fresh kielbasa or the seasonal soups for some of the best of what the menu has to offer. Several German beers are available on tap, and there are many more to choose from on the extensive list. Reasonable prices and the restaurant's emphasis on local products make this place one you'll return to over and over again.
J Betski's
10 W. Franklin Street, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27604
Tel: (919) 733-7999
http://www.jbetskis.com
Bavarian Brathaus
The Bavarian Brathaus claims that every day is like Oktoberfest, and with its stone hearth, traditional music and dedication to authentic German food, it's not hard to see why. Homemade brats, made daily, are the thing to try here, but if you're feeling adventurous, try out the Bavarian herring boat, kartoffelpuffer (potato pancakes) or the rabbit and sausage dish served with red cabbage and potato dumplings. Call ahead to order your own schweinshaxen, or knuckle of pork. Don't miss out on the great Sunday brunch Bavarian Brathaus offers from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Bavarian Brathaus
6464 Tryon Road
Cary, NC 27518
Tel: (919) 859-5299
http://www.bavarianbrathauscary.com/
Guglhupf Bakery, Patisserie, and Café
The owner of Guglhupf Café was born and raised in Germany and got her formal baking training in Munich. This foodie mecca focuses on local ingredients and offers a combination of traditional breads and pastries, and the more recent addition of the café adds a European flare in a casual atmosphere to the Durham food scene. Share plates with friends over a bottle of wine from Alsace or a selection of German beers, and feel like you're in a real Biergarten in the middle of North Carolina.
Guglhupf Cafe
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Suite #1
Durham, NC 27707
Tel: (919) 401-2600
http://www.guglhupf.com
Edelweiss Café & Catering
If you're in the mood for Black Forest or German Chocolate Cake, look no further than Edelweiss Café in downtown Raleigh. Stop in for lunch for a fresh bratwurst or schnitzel sandwich, or make an evening out of it with their authentic German dinner menu. For a date night, try the Bavaria Platter for two that offers a selection of all things German (and delectable), from Kasseler Rippchin (smoked pork chops) to sauerkraut and potato salad. Top off dinner with a refreshing, slightly sweet, German table wine.
Edelweiss Café & Catering
City Market Square
317 Blake Street
Raleigh, NC, 27601
Tel: (919) 834-0901
http://www.edelweiss-bakery.com/
