Reens' Bratzeit & Biergarten in Dahlonega - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Amazing food and wonderful people! Also very dog friendly on the outside patio!

We had a great meal, but we got put into a far away corner next to the bathrooms all alone and never got a chance to be part of the goings on in the front. It was distracting, but we made the best of it. Couldn't order the strudel, because it would have taken 20 minutes longer and we had tickets for a play. Since we were done with dinner, we left. They need to tell customers about the strudel ahead of time, just in case and it would have made them more money. I was disappointed...

Food was amazing and service was even better! Extremely accommodating with pets and great German beer selection. Highly recommend.

Very good Jägerschnitzel, fried potatoes. The sauerkraut was sweet, like the Bavarian version. The service was excellent. Low attendance for a Saturday. It is sad, but this place might not be open long if they don't get more people.

Reen's is the place to go if you're looking for something different to eat! Their schnitzel is excellent and every sausage I had was fantastic. They have great quality German beer on draft as well!

Wanted to go on an excellent adventure from Gwinnett County, and we chose to come to Reen's Bierzeit & Biergar up in Dahlonega. They did not disappoint!

We were outside on the pet-friendly deck, but the weather was getting nasty. Too windy to keep the giant, shady umbrellas up. So they invited all 3 of us inside. They were super accommodating and everything was delish. I had the Currywurst, potato salad and a glass of Chardonnay. My hubby had an amazing, giant pretzel and a different wurst. We are so glad we stopped there. I highly recommend this place trying this restaurant.

Great great place for German food. Super tasty and true to food I ate while in Munich. The service is pretty darn good, smiles and helpful!. 2nd visit there drove 1 hr. Worth it.

This place used to be wonderful. It's under new management now, and I don't think we'll be back. The waitress was very nice, and so was the cook who came out and chatted...but the place was full of rowdy, drunk, loud, rude people and the manager or owner or whoever he was seemed to be encouraging it and joining in. The men were using the ladies room, and when I went in the seat was up and the place was messy. The food isn't the quality it used to be either. The pretzel was rubbery, the potato salad was subpar, and the sauerkraut has completely changed and is chock full of pepper. The beer is good but it's hard to mess that up. Cheesecake wasn't great, and the apple strudel was a badly reheated debacle. We will really miss the former owner, she was lovely.

I recently visited Reens' Bratzeit & Biergarten during my trip to the area, and I must say it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we stepped in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere embraced us. The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the Jagersnitzel with mushroom gravy. The dish was a true delight, with the flavors blending perfectly. The tender schnitzel accompanied by the rich mushroom gravy left me craving for more. It was a culinary masterpiece. The vinegar-based potato salad served at room temperature was a revelation. It was the best potato salad I've ever had. The tangy and refreshing taste complemented the meal perfectly, making it a standout dish. To satisfy my sweet tooth, I indulged in the German cheesecake, and it was simply heavenly. The creamy texture, coupled with the delightful flavors, made it an absolute treat. I must also commend the dedication of the staff and the owner. The owner himself worked behind the bar and served us a selection of Dunkle and heirewizen beers, which were both delicious and refreshing. The cook, James, added a touch of entertainment to our dining experience with his witty banter and playful exchanges with the owner. It was an enjoyable and fun-filled evening. What struck me the most was the sense of community and camaraderie among the locals. Reens' Bratzeit & Biergarten seems to be a popular spot where everyone knows everyone. As an out-of-towner, I felt welcomed and included in the laughter and jokes shared by the locals. It was a heartwarming experience that made me feel like a part of the community, even if just for a little while. Overall, my visit to Reens' Bratzeit & Biergarten was nothing short of exceptional. The delicious food, friendly staff, and vibrant atmosphere created an experience that will stay with me for a long time. I highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for an authentic German dining experience with a side of warm hospitality.

I was craving for German sausage and pretzel. My husband found this place about an hour away but it was totally fine. My son loved their pretzel and I was greatly be seated outside with my dog. The nice staff gave my dog a treat which was homemade pork sausage and fresh water.

Food is good. However options are very limited and portions are small, if you are hungry, this place is not the best option. Additionally, there is no kids menu. Service is good and friendly.

Even though I live 102 miles away from Reen's, I am committed to making the trip on a regular basis because the atmosphere there feels like spending casual time with family. It's always a pleasure to be there!

This is a cozy, family business that was super pet friendly for our doggo. We felt welcomed and that they truly appreciated us being there. I've been to Germany many times as well as Switzerland and haven't had schnitzel and spatzel any better over there. The Jaeger Schnitzel is unbelievable. And those potato pancakes, tho. Every single thing our family tried was excellent! Definitely coming back again and again. Keep up the great work at Reens!

I will tell you there is nothing that compares to the authenticity of the German food here. The owner is very nice and very passionate about e erythromycin he cooks. It is all homemade, German potato salad was exactly how my family makes ours. We will be back!!!! RC

The staff is so kind. They make you feel welcome. Such good food. Never any issues with food or service.

Not much selection, and way overpriced for sub par schnitzel, sausage. The “ German chocolate cake” was soooo weird. It was not German chocolate cake, and the consistency was like it had gotten wet and dried out again, sort of chalky and not good.

Left hungry! I’ve never left a German restaurant hungry. The portions are not what they once were. It used to be authentic German fare not anymore under the new management.

My husband and I drove to Dahlonega for the day, and were excited to find a German restaurant. We both had the Jaegerschnitzel and red cabbage. The schnitzel was good. The cabbage was very heavy on the vinegar: too much for my taste. Ee loved finding Warsteiner on tap. Such good beer!

Fantastic experience. The owner John is a wonderful guy and runs a great restaurant. Service is awesome, people are friendly, and the food is fantastic. We'll make that a regular stop each time we're in town. The Jagermeister schnitzel is not to be missed!

I wanted to love this place. Yeah beer was great and the people are great. However, the food just was not up to par.

Always avoided German food before today. This cordonblu and potato cakes and saurkraut were yummy. Beer was great also. Hidden gem in Dahlonega!

No frill’s restaurant with damn good food and cold German beer. All the food was very fresh and delicious.

I’m unsure how to characterize this place. It’s tiny. It feels like a diner or fast food restaurant, but it isn’t. We both had schnitzel, which was tasty. Wife had potato pancakes, which were far superior to the spaetzel, which was ok, but not superb. Definitely get the potato pancakes. Other reviews said this, and they are dead on. The beer selection is pretty minimal for a German restaurant, but I knew that going in. The owner or manager came out briefly. Service was a little chaotic and the exchanges between the staff were amusing. They kept giving each other directions loudly and repeatedly. My wife wasn’t that impressed, but I would go back for lunch. It’s not really a dinner kind of place.

This was a great spot for lunch, good food and friendly people!

What a culinary & experiential delight! Reen’s offer the best German food for hundreds of miles! Staff is friendly despite lots of hungrypeople & conversation with the colorful owner: chef’s kiss!!

Glad to have found this place. If you want to support veterans this is the place. And the food is good too. A little taste of Germany.

Great food! I wish this was in Tennessee! I will definitely be back!

We always go to this restaurant when we come up to Dahloneaga. Love it

Great German food run by an American who lived in Germany for 20+ years. Get the Hefe-Weizen if you're a beer drinker; it's the best thing in a 50-mile radius. The local German people all show up on Fridays at about 6pm if you want to see a good show. LOL

Very good and simple German fare made with care. Very consistent. (Wish it was easier for couples to just be allowed to quietly relax at, though.)

Delicious as always. We like that the owner digs in and helps his staff. The Jaeger sauce is excellent. Food is always hot and delicious!

Found this place on Google while looking for restaurants in the area. Food was really good. The potato pancakes were delicious. Employees were nice and attentive. We will definitely come back when we are in the area again.

Great view! The food is homemade and excellent. The owner and proprietor speaks fluent German as well. Fantastic German beer selection, and classic German food. I particularly enjoyed the jager schnitzel. This is a fantastic lunch spot. Not too crowded and very quick service. Ausgutzeitchnet!

Must eat here if in the Dahlonega area! Tasty German food and awesome beers! Very friendly owner and staff! 5 stars! Will visit again!

Great food and cold beer. Owner knew his beer. Potato pancakes were a great appetizer and the German Black Forest cake was good. Schnitzel was delicious.

Food was fabulous, fresh, tasty, homemade type. The service also outstanding, highly recommend it.

Just finished lunch at this incredible traditional German family restaurant. We ordered an Oktoberfest beer and shared schnitzel and bratwurst. Finishing with homemade cheesecake. schnitzel was very flavorful and moist. Bratwurst was excellent. Cheesecake was the perfect ending. Owners are amazing people. Please try this place when you are in Dahlonega!

Just finished lunch at this incredible traditional German family restaurant. We ordered an Oktoberfest beer and shared schnitzel and bratwurst. Finishing with homemade cheesecake. schnitzel was very flavorful and moist. Bratwurst was excellent. Cheesecake was the perfect ending. Owners are amazing people. Please try this place when you are in Dahlonega!

I had the Veal Bratwurst with a Pretzel and Spätzle. The Bratwurst was overcooked and dry. The Pretzel was over cooked and over salted. The Spätzle was dry and tasted like it was the kind that you get in a bag at Publix. My brother who had the "CurryWurst" said that it was just a Bratwurst covered in ketchup and sprinkled with curry powder. Plus, we never even got refills on our drinks. It's an awful excuse for "German" food. I'd rather drive to Helen and get some actual German cuisine. That being said, the server was nice enough. When they didn't have a portion of our meal they attempted to make up for it by bringing out extras of everything else on top of giving us our choice of something else. In truth, I can't recommend this place to anyone. Not until something changes with the food. And they add on another server to their payroll.

Great German food. Awesome place to go

Food was really good. First time here. We got the jaggerschnitzel and the curry sausage. Both were delicious. The owner is so friendly as well as all the staff. Will definitely come back next time we’re in town.

Awesome German food and beer, and great service. We appreciated the dog friendly patio (staff brought out water and treats for the dogs!). We had the pleasure of meeting the owner and he is totally committed to serving authentic German cuisine. 5/5 star, will visit again!

Be brave and walk the three blocks from the Old Courthouse up to Bratzeit and you won't be disappointed. The food was delicious and well prepared and of course the half liter Hefeweizen was cold. Service was very personable, and the outdoor deck is pet friendly. I will definitely return soon.

My wife and I had lunch here before we checked into our weekend rental. The owner is great! There is only 3 beers, we started with hefeweizen, fine. Had a pretzel, it was good and served with brie and whole grain mustard. Tried the spatzle, just ok. The currywurst would have been better with the sauce on the side. We enjoyed being here, the clientele and staff were lovely. John supplied a large bowl of water for our dog. We sat outside under large umbrellas, in the dog friendly area. Everything was clean, including the restroom.

The food is authentic & very fresh! Definitely a must try if you enjoy authentic German flavors in a clean cozy setting.

I love this German restaurant! Any time we’re in the area this is on the agenda. Had the Jaeger schnitzel with spatzle and both are always great!

It was fine, nothing spectacular. Service was reactive, food was good, gravy was watery, and the price for the quality and amount of food was not justified.

Phenomenal food! Phenomenal people! Just phenomenal all the way around! Such a family friendly place. We definitely will be back!!!

Their food is FANTASTIC!!! All of the workers are so friendly and will do anything to give you the best experience. I want to give a big thank you to all of the Reens' Bratzeit & Biergarten family for everything that they do. I would highly recommend going to their restaurant.

Absolutely LOVE their food and they are such sweet and genuine people! If you ever are unsure if you want to try them out, DO NOT HESITATE! Try them. You won’t be disappointed.

Our first time here, the staff and owner were great. Suggesting menu items and drinks, asking how our dinner was, and it was good! My husband had the Currywurst with house fries, he really enjoyed it, the curry ketchup was very good and normally he hates ketchup. I tried the Fleischkäse/Leberkäse with a pretzel and potato salad. It was delicious. I will be back and highly recommend this spot if you want a change of pace in food and atmosphere.

Was great talking with the owner, he went out of his way and made my birthday special. Thank you for your service! Highly recommend patronizing this establishment! Excellent food and service, very clean!

As a German I am always excited to get to try local German food. In terms of authenticity, Reen’s doesn’t disappoint. If you like Spätzle and Jäger sauce, this is my favorite of their assortment!

I loved this place! The owner was fantastic, he is a vet and super nice! I loved the schnitzel, spatzle and the strudel. Thanks for making my 50th special...will be back!

Great jagershnitzle and beer! The people running the place are really nice and attentive too. The patio is fun and well shaded, and inside seems pretty cool too.

Stumbled upon this place while moving our son in to his new place. Good find. Solid German food and super friendly staff. The German cheesecale was wonderful! And they have Warsteiner on tap!

I love German food, so we came across this small restaurant and decided to give it a try. The schnitzel is delicious, although i got a different type of French fry than listed in the menu. They were still good, just not house cut. we also shared a pretzel, not made fresh but authentic tasting. Something to dip it in would be nice. Staff was friendly and attentive, nice little place to visit while in the area.

This place is awesome. Definitely make a visit when in Dahlonega.

Came for beer, had a good time.

Loved it. The entire staff was great from owners to servers. Food was very good.

We've stopped in three or four times now. We've even driven the 30 miles just to eat at Bratzeit. Last visit was pre-pandemic but just getting around to reviewing. Wonderful people who will take the time to explain the menu. Overall, great service. My favorite item so far is the Jaegerschnitzel with the Fleischkaese coming in a close second. The schnitzel sandwich with house fries is Mama's go to meal. She is also very partial to the apple strudel. Get a second to take home -- makes a great breakfast. Update - highly recommended the potato pancakes!

We absolutely love stopping by this German-Swiss jewel of a restaurant in Dahlonega, GA on our way to the mountains! We usually keep it simple, but love the Schnitzel with a side of Spätzle! Also great with a fried egg on top and the German Iced Coffee is delightful!

Lived in Germany for a few years, so I was super excited to try this place. Unfortunately, it was just kinda blah and way over priced. The atmosphere felt stuffy, even though we ate outside.

Delicious and authentic! This was our second visit to Reen’s Bratzeit and we’ll be back again and again. Indoor and great new outdoor seating with big beautiful umbrellas. Excellent food, friendly staff and very clean restaurant. Go for the full German cuisine experience including a cold Warsteiner and leave room for homemade dessert! Highly highly recommend.

Had a great time! Friendly owner and staff. Good food.

The best food in Dahlonega and amazing service. I had a great time! Thank you

Best German Restaurant in Dahlonega. Authentic German beers too. Red cabbage is home made, and better than my mom's.

My son who is a UNG student insisted we eat here today and I am so happy he did! John and his staff are fantastic and the food is outstanding … EINDRUCKSVOLL!!!

Excellent food and beer. Low key place.

Really enjoyed the food. After living in Germany, it can be hard to find German food that takes like I remember from my days in Germany. The food was like I remembered. For an out of towner… will be back

Fantastic authentic German! The owner John even packed up our Apple Strudel desert to-go with cooking instructions on the lid since we were too full to eat it there; but didn’t want to miss out. We will definitely be returning the next time we visit North Georgia!

Did a Google Maps Search for places to eat in Dahlonega, GA for Friday Feb 3, 2023. Many interesting (and expensive) places to choose from. Saw one that caught my eye - a German restaurant called Reens' Bratzeit & Biergarten. I love German food and finding a good one is hard in the US. Were with friends and said lets try it. So we went. If you are not looking - you'll miss it on Memorial Road in a tiny strip center. Nothing fancy either from the outside. Went in and met John - the owner. This guy is a hoot and holds nothing back. My kind of guy and business owner who is willing to chat with customers and backs his food with action - not simple words. We all ordered the schnitzel. I got the plain one as the other is Jager Schnitzel and comes with mushrooms - which the other 3 in our party got. Reen''s has 2 sizes for the schnitzel - one John calls the "lunch" version which is one schnitzel patty. For those whom are hungry - the "dinner" portion is 2 patties (and A LOT). None of us could decide on the potato side - pomme frits (fries), pancakes, or home fries. So, John being John - says - no problem - I'll bring ya all 3 and you try them all. Everything was great. Then it comes dessert time. What they have is not my kind of dessert. The others has settled on the black forest cake. John - the ultimate salesman - told me - try the cheesecake - not the traditional American style - but his is a homemade custard style one. Told me - don't like it - don't pay for it. He brought the desserts out and everyone loved the black forest cake. I tried the cheesecake and it was not bad - just not my thing (I love chocolate). Everyone else tried the cheesecake and loved it to. Reen's is not fancy and is more a local type place - but it has great food and John. They do have several beers and we got the wheat style and it's a lot like a Blue Moon. So, overall I'd give John and Reen's 6-7 stars if I could; but can only give max of 5.

Owner was so accommodating! Look forward to next visit!

This place is the real deal. Their food is authentic German and just as hood as what I had in Germany. The staff is friendly and takes great care and pride in providing such wonderful food. The currywurst and curry metchup taste exactly the same as what i ate in Stuttgart, it was tender and flavored to perfection and the apple strudel was fantastic. Matter of fact, it was so good we went back the next day to get to go orders to take home with us. We live an hour away from Dahlonega, but we will happily make that drive just to go to Reen's Bratzeit & Biergarten. This restaurant is simple and simply the best.

Food is authentic and owner is friendly. He makes sure the food is real unlike some of the other German Restaurants.

Fun, welcoming atmosphere. The food brought me right back home. All around a great experience to talk with the owner and enjoy authentic food.

Very good German food! Owner was friendly.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere!

This was my 2nd visit this time I brought my family and Grandson. John was so friendly and gave my Grandson a special treat for cleaning his plate. The food was delicious I loved the German cheesecake. We will definitely be back!

My wife and I are from a small town (much smaller than Dahlonega), and everyone there is very friendly. However, we don't just randomly walk up to strangers and hug their neck. So, we walked in, and my wife said "hey", and I nodded and smiled (obviously this guy didn't see or hear us). We then went to find a seat (which wasn't difficult). Now, I see why there was no wait when we called. The owner/cook began to mouth off to customers and staff about how he can't stand when rude people walk in and won't even speak, especially Georgia native (I had a GA hat on). The "owner" is saying this so loud that I can obviously hear him. First of all, be man enough to confront others individually and speak to them concerning your problems (which there wasn't one on our end). The owner said "I do things a little different here." Well, I'm never rude, but you insulted me and my wife. I do things a little different nowdays, myself, and that's a good thing. Please, no travelers should eat here. This guy could be mental. Who openly insults potential patrons? Again, I see why there was no wait. We will drive to Bodensee in Helen for good food, and friendly people. We've never experienced anything like this in a restaurant setting. Unbelievable. I'm actually embarrassed for this guy, and the restaurant as a whole. Act your age, be professional, and hold your tongue. This was our first meal attempt in Dahlonega, and it reflects negatively on the town as a whole. Dahlonega is just too tourist oriented, and I'll doubt we'll return. So, congratulations, "sir" (used loosely) on a job well done! Let's greet customers with an insult. Actually, you are supposed to greet the customer, not the other way around. The good reviews must be from when the restaurant was owned by someone else.

The new owner is extremely rude, and he greets my wife and I with insults. We've never experienced anything like this. Awful.

My family and I were visiting Helen GA and decided to check out Dahlonega. We stopped in to try this restaurant and it was amazing. First, the staff and owner were incredibly nice and accommodating. We had a 1 year old with us who was cranky and they immediately brought out some grapes for her to eat at no charge. The food was so delicious too. I highly recommend this place if you want to try some German food and be treated like family! We will definitely be back.

Delicious food and the staff really was amazing. We were in town visiting and definitely are glad we came for lunch!

This was the most authentic German food I've had since bring stationed in Germany with the military. The currywurst was awesome and the Black Forest cake topped our night. Can't wait to get back there soon!

Truly a gem just outside of downtown Dahlonega. We reserved a birthday fondue for 2. When we arrived we were cheerfully greeted by the owner and staff. They had our table pre-set in an adorable, private nook in the back of the restaurant. This fondue experience was one of the best things I’ve ever had in my life. They import the cheese from Europe (the owner lived in Germany for 20 years) so he knows what is legit. We also ordered potato pancakes, red cabbage, a sausage, a pretzel, and the spätzle. All delicious! Would definitely recommend and plan on going back. Everyone working at the restaurant was super friendly and attentive as well!!! Thank you for a great birthday lunch!

It's ok if you find yourself in Dahlonega craving German food, but definitely worth driving to Helen for better. Reens' is a tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant with limited inside seating and even fewer parking spaces. The portions are a bit on the smaller side, but adequate. The taste though is only fair. I've had better schnitzel and currywurst at my job's cafeteria. The service/wait time is a little bit too long. It took 45 minutes to get our food. Overall, not bad, but likely wouldn't return.

All of the food and desert was delicious. My daughters shared schnitzel with pommes frites. My wife had veal brat with potato pancakes plus sour cream. I had Jaeger schnitzel with spaetzle. My wife and 2 daughters shared black forest cake. My daughters also had lemonade. I had a coke while my wife had glass of water only, but had to finish drinking my daughter's lemonade because they couldn't drink it all.

OUTSTANDING!! I've never tried German food before. We had the Thiringer Bratwurst, soft warm pretzel, and potato pancakes. It was absolutely phenomenal. Super friendly staff, fast service, couldn't ask for a better food adventure. Quiet, laid back atmosphere. Fat n Happy!

Probably some of the best German food I’ve had + good German beer (Dunkel is my go to) I would recommend any of the wursts, but I’m particular to curry wurst, which was really good. Their potato cakes are also very tasty. Oh, and don’t forget the apple strudel with ice cream on the side.

The schnitzel , red cabbage and spaetze were very good. The server was fun and quick. We ate outside on the covered porch. A lovely, comfortable evening.

Delicious food, great service and super friendly owners/servers. Definitely will return when in Gainesville area. sam and pam

Absolutely fantastic food and service. We'll definitely stop in here again when we are in the area.

Fantastic food, veteran owned and run.

Let me start off by saying restaurant was very clean, service was good, and owner was friendly. On the other hand, food was the least favorite German style I’ve ever had. jagerschnitzel was chewy and gravy was runny with zero flavor. Rotkohl was really twangy. I was surprised at my experience there seeing all the wonderful reviews.

Jaeger schnitzel, sausages, spaetzle, all are excellent. Perfect outdoor seating for October. The baget was just what you would expect from the bakery. Good beer too.

The currywurst and cordon blue schnitzel was awesome. I'll be coming back to try the other wursts and pretzels too!

Best food experience on our vacation. Service friendly. Highly recommend. Good value.

Outstanding German and Swiss cuisine. Husband and wife team were very welcoming. Service was superb. Food very genuine and enjoyable.

Great casual atmosphere. The food is great and the beer is outstanding! The owner is very friendly and personable.