German Restaurants in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ, may be synonymous with heat, but it does have more to offer than scorching temperatures. Phoenix is teeming with year-round recreational opportunities, from hiking to golfing. It's also the place to try a wide variety of cuisines, including German. Phoenix's German restaurants are more than just a place to celebrate Oktoberfest.

Black Forest Mill

The Black Forest Mill, formerly known as The German Corner, is known for its homemade sauces and spaetzle, or German noodles. Its specialties include the Zigeuner Schnitzel, pork that has been pan-seared and served with paprika sauce and spaetzle. The weekends include Nutella and banana crepes, which are made tableside. There's also a wide selection of German beers. Treat yourself to live polka on Friday and Saturday nights or Happy Hour from 3 to 7 p.m. The restaurant is closed Mondays.

Black Forest Mill
4900 E Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 840-4000
www.bfmrestaurant.com

Haus Murphy's

Haus Murphy's is known for its sauerbraten, sweet and sour marinated beef served with spaetzle and red cabbage. The restaurant, featured on the Food Network TV show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," offers a kid's menu and German beers on tap. One such tasty treat is the Franziskaner Weissbier, a beer with honey undertones. The "Haus Band," two guys on an accordion and a tuba, belt out oom-pah tunes on Friday and Saturday nights. The restaurant is open seven days a week.

Haus Murphy's
5739 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85021
(623) 939-2480
www.hausmurphys.com

Bayrischer Hof

Bayrischer Hof offers many German specialties, including the "Rinderroulade," slices of beef wrapped around a pickle and bacon served with red cabbage and potato dumplings. They also have a kid's menu, vegetarian options and an extensive German beer and wine list. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sundays feature a breakfast buffet and most nights feature live entertainment. Reservations are recommended.

Bayrischer Hof
12535 West Bell Road
Surprise, AZ 85374-9736
(623) 583-1203
www.bayrischerhof.biz

Bavarian Point

Bavarian Point serves up, you guessed it, Bavarian specialties. One such dish is the "Bauernschmaus," a combo of roulade, smoked pork and pork roast alongside dumplings, mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. The friendly waitstaff is willing to explain the dishes and serve any of the German beers from the bar.

Bavarian Point
4815 E. Main St. Suite 32
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 830-0999
bavarianpoint.net

Article Written By Kris Gleba

Kris Gleba is a Massachusetts-based writer who chronicles her experiences with child-rearing and all items domestic, from home renovation to home organization. Her articles have appeared on various websites. She started writing in the early '90s and has a Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Fitchburg State College.

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