Jea Kim
Great beer and solid German comfort dishes.
Don’t usually crave German food, but had to stop by for their “Oktoberfest”. I was expecting most of the food to be a little one-dimensional, but this place had enough personality in its cooking to keep me interested.
For the Oktoberfest setup, all the servers were in trachts and the place was decked out with festive décor. We came in for an early dinner, so it wasn’t packed yet, but it had that cozy German tavern energy. Since Jacob Wirth closed, this is the only German spot I know in the area, so it felt refreshing to walk into something different.
Beer-wise, they had a few interesting German selections you don’t typically see in pubs. The draft we ordered was light, crisp, and easy to drink (clean finish without the lingering bitterness). Food was solid overall, and our favorites were the schnitzel and sauerbraten.
Schnitzel – Thin, crisp, covered in creamy mushroom sauce. Fine on its own, but the mashed potato on the side had a really nice smoky, savory kick.
Sauerbraten – Really tender briskets set on sweet-sour cabbage. The only vegetable on the table, so it was necessary.
Spätzle – First time trying this ultimate German comfort dish. The hand-ripped egg noodles had that rustic chew I liked. But throwing one sausage on top for $6 extra felt lazy.
Would recommend if you’re in the mood for some good German comfort food and beer.
… moreMadhuri Gopinath
We went to Bronwyn on a Sunday. The place was busy! The ambience was nice. It can get a little tight in terms of spacing between tables, so be aware. I got the mulled wine. It was fabulous. The best I’ve ever had. Highly recommend especially on a cold evening. We got the pierogis and the schnitzel. The food was very tasty. Overall, it was good time.
… moreBWS Travel
– Schnitzel was excellent; large and crispy with a nice side of potatoes.
– Beer is a little pricey, but good quality
– I really like the ambiance; definitely a place I would return to for German food in Boston
… moreErica C
Enjoyed a meal in the biergarten on a warm Summer night. Bronwyn has an amazing atmosphere and the decorations really make it feel welcoming. The service was great and we were able to be seated at a table instantly.
Menus are small but focus on their specialty items. The beer flights and cocktails are the best part of this restaurant. They are inventive and give you a chance to try something new. During this visit we decided to share a few apps. The Plaky was the clear stand out. The flavors of the creme fraiche, smoked salmon, and potato blended perfectly and we left craving more. Unfortunately, the Urnebes was a disappointment. The dip was clunky and hard to pick up and needed a bit more cream to be classified as a dip. Overall, while we enjoyed trying a new restaurant we are unsure if we will return since Somerville has much better options.
… moreMichael Carlin
Wasn’t exactly certain what I was getting myself into as German food seemed like a fun adventure with uncertain outcome.
But wow was it great. Menu is fun and different than you might find in a restaurant that serves similar fare. Yet this place is a terrific series of dishes and a vacation for your palette.
Best items – the sausage trio, the burgers were great (try ordering them medium if you can), the sauerkraut, those roasted potatoes – the whole thing.
Definitely worth trying!!
… moreRose
Festive, German restaurant with authentic faire. Hostess was quick to seat us; however our waitress was a bit rude and disinterested in handling our table.
… moreAusten Groff
This place is a gem, German food is a real treat. I lived in Bavaria when I was younger, and Bronwyn brought back a lot of nostalgia. My girlfriend and I started off the meal in this authentically decorated German restaurant with a pomegranate and shrub drink, we don’t drink alcohol but we saw they had a very tempting selection. The drink was great with a wide range of flavors from lime to pomegranate. As an appetizer we got the Langos, which I had never had before. The dough was delicious and crunchy contrasting with the soft rich mushrooms and the cream had a nice touch of fresh dill. For the main course we split the Spätzle and the Schnitzel. It came out in a timely manner and we never felt like we had to wait as the restaurant was such a marvel. The Schnitzel was one of the best Schnitzels I’ve had, it was a little bit thicker than the Schnitzel I had back in Germany which allowed it to be so tender and crunchy, the lemon complimented the sauce and the Schnitzel perfectly, and the potato salad with chunks of pork belly is something I’d highly recommend as an addition to your meal. Spätzle is probably my favorite dish of all time so I may be biased but I thought it was so worth the hour drive we took to get there. The noodles had a perfect bite to them and the cheese was not too overbearing, the spinach and onions gave the dish its depth. Now my only complaint if ever so slight was I thought the sausage that we ordered with the spätzle was not the best pairing with it. It was a fine sausage on its own, but I think it would have gone better with their horseradish mustard or their jalapeno aioli. We still enjoyed it in contrast to the meal but I probably would opt for a different pairing. Finally we finished off the meal with their Apfelstrüdel. What a nice end to the meal, it surprised us by having a mild sweetness the apple and raisins carried the sweetness while the pastry and the freshly made whipped cream balanced out the flavor with chewiness and creaminess. We left the restaurant bellies full with enough leftovers for a full meal. The price was moderate and our service was incredible. Our server was very attentive, accommodating, and always available within a few minutes. Throughout the restaurant there were people of all cultures including German, and it was a really nice modern authentic experience. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
… moreBrian Lovasco
If you like meat and potato’s, come here!
Authentically German. Lots of sausage on the menu! Good fries. Pretzel was great.
Big selection of German beer.
Almost feels like you are in Germany here!
… moreSimon Ma
It was very yummy and the German decorations are on point. The structure of the wooden table was interesting with some holes and indents and hexagonal bolts, and so we were postulating that it was refashioned from a door. I ordered a Goulash soup but the Latke, apple cider and the homemade sausages were all great.
… moreNiels-Viggo Hobbs
Awesome German bar / restaurant with a great legit vibe and fantastic menu, and the best German beers in the area. Definitely recommend going with some friends and sharing a few liters of delicious fest beer.
Can’t recommend anything by Weihenstephan or Paulaner enough.
The staff also totally rock!
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