Hofbrauhaus Pub & Restaurant
Just 10 miles west of York in the small town of Abbottstown, the Hofbrauhaus is one of the most authentic German restaurants you will find in Pennsylvania. The decor is chockful of German flair, from gnome statues to decorative beer steins. In the back of the main dining room is a stuffed bear, adding to the Black Forest feel to the place. The menu includes schnitzels and sausages, but also some German entrees, including Sauerbraten, which is beef marinated in vinegar and spicy brine, plus Fricadellen, a dish of pan fried meatloaf patties.
Hofbrauhaus Pub & Restaurant
135 West King Street
Abbottstown, PA 17301-9531
(717) 259-9641
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Josie's German Market and Delicatessan
Josie's is a popular place for takeout in Mechanicsburg, which is about 30 miles north of York. Stocked with shelves and shelves of imported German food and other goods, the highlight of Josie's is its deli counter, which features authentic German meats and sausages (including bratwurst, knockwurst) as well as new imports like veal and pate. The bakery also offers fresh breads, including Pumpernickel and ryes.
Josie's German Market and Delicatessan
5238 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-6462
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Josef's
If you are looking for a more upscale German restaurant, Josef's is located about 30 miles south of York in Fallston, Md. Josef's has a sedate decor of dark wood furniture and white linen tablecloths to go along with its wine list and higher-priced entrees. Among the German entrees are sauerbraten and spaetzle. Josef's also has a well-stocked bar to treat customers as they wait for their tables.
Josef's
2410 Pleasantville Road
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 877-7800
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