Deutsch Delights: 5 Best German Restaurants in Adelaide

Schnithouse Rundle Street’s expertise lies in making schnitzels or meat cuts with five types available (chicken, beef, pork, fish, and vegetarian). These, paired with their extensive beer menu, provide an authentically German dining experience.

The restaurant was founded by a German family who uses 90-year-old recipes, ensuring the quality and flavor are kept authentic. 

Specifically, they employ a unique tender grill method and gluten-free crumb coating that gives schnitzels just the right crisp. The latter can be enjoyed with lettuce and aioli, bacon and cheese, beef salsa, and more.

They offer gourmet schnitzel options too, such as Maple Bacon (topped with sweet maple sauce and grilled mozzarella) and Totally Vegged Schnitzel (with generous toppings of mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and roasted capsicum).

In terms of downsides, however, they received complaints for inconsistent quality of their food (sometimes cold or lacking in flavor). 

Those looking for an affordable and authentic German dining experience will be pleased with German Inn. Its rustic location in Hahndorf gives it charm and simplicity.

Its breakfast menu offers very filling choices, especially Handorf Hangover, which features a juicy Paris Creek porterhouse with tomatoes and bacon. Another great option is the sweet smashed avocado on toast that has a satisfying crisp.

The place is unassuming with bare walls, wooden seats and tables, and intimate lighting. It’s especially pleasant at night and during autumn because of the interior design and the cheerful regular crowd.

It’s also highly recommendable for those on a tight budget because it’s affordable.

That said, a downside of the restaurant is its limited seating capacity. Also, its staff can be a bit inattentive.

German Spoon takes advantage of Hahndorf’s naturally pleasant vibe through its roomy and picturesque terrace. Dining here for lunch or dinner is relaxing and pleasing.

The restaurant’s owner has more than 15 years of hospitality experience. He places great emphasis on providing a family-friendly German dining experience.

As such, he added affordable choices on the kids’ menu (chips with sausage, fish, nuggets, or penne). The restaurant also offers great German platters, including the sweet and smoky gurkensalat (cucumber salad) with honey mustard dressing.

For the adults, the restaurant has a variety of local wines, beers, and cocktails available. These are priced affordably too.

In terms of downsides, however, their indoor dining space is limited. Also, they sometimes take 40 minutes to serve the food. 

Hahndorf Inn’s selling point is its shop built in 1863 that has retained most of its original rustic design. Both outdoor and indoor dining spaces are cozy, spacious, and suitable for large groups.

The Inn has been a staple for more than 150 years in Hahndorf. It primarily serves Bavarian cuisine and emulates the vibe of the state through its lively atmosphere.

Their Berliner Eisbein, which is soft skin pork hock deliciously pickled in brine, is filling and great for those looking for a savory dish. It’s great to follow it with their traditional apple strudel richly filled with almonds, raisins, and cinnamon.

It’s never quiet here, as there are sports games shown on TV, foosball, and energetic music. The restaurant has many beer taps, both local and imported, available too.

Compared to other restaurants on this list, however, their lines are longer during peak hours. Their rates are a bit pricey too.

The Haus Restaurant provides a sophisticated dining space for German cuisine. Its dining rooms are spacious and well-designed and can even be rented as function rooms.

The restaurant is multi-awarded by various tourism organizations such as South Australian Tourism Awards (for 2017, 2018, and 2019) and TripAdvisor (2018).

Their dishes are authentically German with standout ones being the juicy Trio of Wurst (bockwurst, bratwurst, and cheese kransky sausage) and the crispy Schweinshaxe (pork hock) with sweet braised red cabbage.

The restaurant’s staff especially deserves praise for their responsiveness and great customer service. They elevate the experience by making sure that diners are comfortable and well-attended. 

In terms of drawbacks, however, their food is pricey. Also, their takeout food quality is inconsistent.