I was underwhelmed by Brauhaus Schmitz after my first visit much like the other reviewers here. I was spending on a budget and just stuck to the house bratwurst without any appetizers or dessert. I thought the sides were good, but the bratwurst is by far their worst wurst (heh) with too much spice and not enough flavor from the meat. If you're spending on a budget at Brauhaus Schmitz I think your best bet is to just order 2 sides and no entree, which I'm fairly certain is an option on their menu. I've never had a bad side there, and the spatzle, cucumber salad, braised cabbage, potato pancakes and apple sauce are all excellent. I don't even order apple sauce at most places, but it's so deliciously homemade here I would go out of my way to get it again.
So as for the entrees, my best advice would be to get what looks best to you regardless of price. Brauhaus Schmitz can get expensive but the high priced items are well worth it in terms of quality. Their knackwurst is excellent and the weiswurst is very good. The schweinshaxe was divine, and is well worth a destination trip alone. The delicious crunch of the crackling coupled with the succulent pork inside is a truly divine combination.
The beer menu is flat out awesome, and while I don't usually go for dessert, the sachertorte is so uniquely bitter and sweet I would gladly split it with anyone. The ambiance is something special and while the service can be a bit slow on a weekend, they are always extremely pleasant, helpful, and let's be honest, beautiful.
If you tried Brauhaus Schmitz once and left not all that impressed, I'd strongly recommend going back and making the commitment to experiencing more of their menu. I think you'll be glad that you did.
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