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Reviewer: Jason
Total Reviews: 1020
Reviewed: 11/9/2006
Rating: 8
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I was expecting more german style food with a name like Harry's Hofbrau but quickly forgot everything when I gave the death stare to the sliced turkey behind the glass. I am completely a sucker to a turkey dinners and hardly pass up the opportunity.
The seating area is the size of a industrial size cafeteria with the large bar with german bier. Accompanied with our meals were tall glasses of Spaten. We grabbed one of the tables near the bar with these giant seats. These seats have finely oiled rollers and sit about 6 inches off the ground. Loooowwwrrriiiddder.
The turkey meal is served with stuffing, mashed potatoes, salad, roll, cranberry, gravy, and more gravy. The turkey meat was sliced breast right off the bird. Tender and juicy, wonderful to eat. They serve the turkey over the stuffing with glorious gravy. You could put their gravy on shoes and I'd probably try it. Their gravy is flat out awesome and easily the best part of the meal.
The stuffing was average, a little on the mushy side with too much salt. Mashed potatoes are heavily drowned in oh-so-good butter and gravy. A must get item, not for the weak at heart, beware. Salad was nothing special but always welcomed to help aid in the digestion process. Roll was ok.
The meal will run you a $9.74 which is an excellent deal considering it's enough food to feed 2 people. Not exactly on the gourmet tip but what I would call hearty lumberjack food. If you're hungry, Harry's Hofbrau will fill your stomach to the rim. I'd easily make a return visit as the turkey meal was everything I expected.
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Reviewer: Terry
Total Reviews: 738
Reviewed: 11/10/2006
Rating: 8
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Many years ago I spent a summer in Prien am Chiemsee, a tiny town just outside Munich in Bavaria. In the middle of town was this restaurant/bar that was kind of sunk underground that served up some hearty food and real brews, and this place was super dark. Almost like a nightclub, but it was filled with drunk working men, eating their food and drinking more than they probably should have on their lunch hour.
Upon walking into Harrys Hofbrau I was reminded of this place in Prien. There is nothing yuppy or pretentious about this place. Its not trying to be anymore more than just hearty food and real brews. The place is not quite as dark, but its still underlit for sure. The brews, flown in from the overly-tourist Hofbrauhaus in Munich is a nice touch, and makes this place that much authentic. And the fact we had football on the telly made it that much nicer.
Sadly there is just not that much for someone who doesn't eat meat. I went with the cheese sandwich and the guy behind the counter was kind of perplexed like 'how can someone go here and not get some kind of meat product' but well, it is how it is. I also went with a bowl of the Clam Chowder.
The sandwich was just OK. Its not going to win any awards. The chowder, though, was pretty darn good. Plenty of clams in there, didn't taste like it was out of the can at all. I would order this again.
The reason to be here though: the authentic beer. I sampled a Pilsner and found it to be spot on. The real deal. Good stuff. But would you expect otherwise?
Prices a bit on the high side for what you are getting (sandwich-wise) but I am not docking points for this. It was still a fun experience. I hope to return again soon.
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Reviewer: ne00
Total Reviews: 176
Reviewed: 12/10/2006
Rating: 7.5
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This is my second trips down to Harrys Hofbrau. The first time I went, a friend convinced me to try their roast beef. My friend stated the roast beef deal was one of the best he has had at this price range, which was under $10 plus side of mash potatoes with gravy and a side item or salad. I have learned much since my first visit.
On my first visit, I liked the unique flavor of this restaurant, where you order, get a tray, the staff places food on the tray, then you go down and choose your salad, desserts, and drinks, then pay at the register. Even though I knew going in I would get to choose between a side dish or a salad, I was only asked if I wanted a salad. When I responded no to the salad that was that. I figured out on my second visit to ask for a side dish when asked the salad question. They could make it so much easier by asking if you want side or salad.
The roast beef was nowhere to a great deal as my friend had described. Decent roast beef but dry if it was not for the gravy. The gravy gave the roast beef some flavor and moisture. My second visit, I decided to order the turkey leg. It is hard to mess up on the turkey leg, as it is dark meat so typically it is tender. The server behind the counter cuts a nice large turkey leg, adds a scoop of mashed potatoes, adds a scoop of stuff to the plate, and then covers everything with gravy. I ask for a side of macaroni and cheese and order a slice of carrot cake.
The macaroni and cheese looks to be sitting around a bit too long as the cheddar is not velvet smooth, rather it was a little burnt on the edges and powdered cheese looking. The taste was not bad but with all that food I ran out of room. The turkey leg was fantastic with the gravy but flavorless on its own. The gravy pretty much ran empty after I polished off the mashed potato and stuffing. Great mashed potato and stuffing and the gravy just made it twice as good. As stated, everything goes great with their gravy. Certain areas of the chicken leg was over cooked, thus the meat was try in some areas. Over all this was not a bad order for under $7. The carrot cake needed a bit more frosting but definitely same material as the ones served at Country Gourmet.
Good meal over all and would probably try other items on the menu when I make a return visit. The food here is not mind blowing but offer great value. The gravy is the key ingredient that pushed the food flavor up a notch.
There is not much service unless you walk up to the counter to ask for refills or ask where certain condiments are. Harrys serve cafeteria-style home comfort food and bus the tray for you when you are done with your meal. Total bill was $24 for two.
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Reviewer: DoctorJZ
Total Reviews: 30
Reviewed: 7/29/2008
Rating: 8.5
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i have been here twice now, and i am sure i will go back.
so far i have tried the open-faced hot roast beef sandwich with mashed/gravy ($7.25), the turkey leg dinner($7.45) with mashed/gravy, stuffing, and both times got a side of mac and cheese (2.25 ala carte or .50cents with a dinner plate).
each dish i tried was pretty good. menu items ranged in price from $5.50-$11.00 for sandwiches and main course.
the portions here are large, bring an appetite.
service is counter-style, and very quick during my visits. the seat yourself dining room is vast, and decorated in a bavarian theme (naturally).
you have to go to a seperate counter to get beer or cocktails (full bar).
9 beers on tap including rare imports. many bottled beers.
the key to the food here, in my experience, is the gravy. they pour it on thick!! both of the gravies i tried were satisfying! the mashed potatoes were a bit lumpy, very creamy, and quite good. stuffing was ho-hum, but a nice touch with the turkey.
the roast beef open faced was piled very high with tender slices of roast beef on plain white bread.
the gravies made both dishes delicious.
the mac and cheese was not spectacular, but then again, i did order it a second time, even though i knew i'd barely be able to finnish the turkey leg anyway.
i saw people ordering different sandwiches including corned beef. noticed they had salami on the menu.
bratwurst.
frankfurter.
not your every day kind of stuff.
including beer, this place runs to about $15. only go if you have a little extra time to eat these huge portions (unless you are just getting a cheese sandwich?!?!).
there were a couple of pretty unique characters working and dining in this place. and they had statues, about five or six feet high, made of wood, of little bavarian dudes holding the beers up for a 'prost!'. |
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Reviewer: Lainie
Total Reviews: 41
Reviewed: 12/29/2006
Rating: 8
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When I step into a Harry's Hofbrau it's like you've stepped into a time wharp. Cafeteria style with the hasty service you'd expect from the lunch lady. But, their meat dishes are great. Go with the prime rib special, roast beef, or roasted chicken or turkey. It's the perfect place for a meat and potatoes meal without having to go to a Denny's, Max's, or Mel's. It's no nonsense food. The sides look so homemade you'd think your mom was working in the kitchen, though not as good. It's an old-fashioned place with old-fashioned food. Perfect if you're not in the mood for any fuss, just a good decent meal. |
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