SF Campbell
04/06/2024
Could not book the restaurant for dinner on Saturday but turned up and found it was just as nice sitting in the downstairs open area near the beer cellar ( we were lucky as there was a live blues performance so we had great music too!). The sports bar area also has dining space but it can get noisy. The food has to be ordered at the restaurant ( expect a line at peak times). We were lucky to have the last pork knuckle in the kitchen and it comes with a knife stuck in it! Presentation aside, the dish is great with great crunch to the crispy skin ( I heard the crackling crunch from two tables away before mine came!) The pork knuckle comes with sauerkraut and red cabbage- so tasty. I loved the Pretzel though... it comes warm and is soft inside, crispy outside with a salty crust. The beetroot fritters are unusual and not crispy if you are expecting a crisp fritter. The Munich Man is good for sharing (2-3). The Frikadallen ( meatball) is tennis ball sized and is tasty. The sauce is just as delicious. The rest- sausage, pork loin, schnitzel- are ok. Atmosphere & food is good. You also get to read about the German immigrants and see some mementos. Outside, it is wonderful to see a piece of history, a portion of the real Berlin Wall. You don't have to be a member to eat there. The place is also home to Canberra's dinner theatre.