who's been there and what can you tell me about it?


i'm really craving a big, hot German sausage

7/15/2010 8:18:55 AM

7/15/2010 8:24:12 AM

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"And, indeed, the food at Bavarian Brathaus is with few exceptions very good. The restaurant's namesake specialty bratwursts are superb, especially the traditional version. Made in-house with lean pork and classic seasonings, these transport me back to my year of study in Germany far more effectively than any number of cuckoo clocks or beer steins. I've sampled among the other bratwurst flavors, which include cheese, spinach, curry, garlic and an appropriately named "fire." All are tasty enough if you're inclined to try one for the novelty. But do yourself a favor and try the traditional bratwurst first. Of course, you could always order a bratwurst sampler or, better yet, the Bürgermeister Platter, which includes your choice of two brats, excellent sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and locally baked German-style rolls. Bring a hearty appetite, though, because these are sizable sausages. "

Read more: http://www.newsobserver.com/2009/09/11/95929/each-bite-is-flavored-with-authenticity.html#storylink=misearch#ixzz0tklRT3pP

7/15/2010 8:27:19 AM

i saw that too. thanks

7/15/2010 8:33:18 AM

^contact Restricted; dude loves that place.

7/15/2010 8:38:25 AM

Yeah I want to try it once I'm back in town. Sounds tasty.

7/15/2010 8:41:17 AM

I, too, saw the groupon


let me know if you get it- I might be willing to split it with ya

7/15/2010 8:41:24 AM

oh yeah. he was talking about that place before the DBT show

i figure i'll probably just buy it anyways. even if the food is just OK, it's still a hell of a deal

7/15/2010 8:42:38 AM

It's good. Doesn't have the most diverse menu but as long as you want a brat or schnitzel its fine. Kind of pricey but you can also get frozen brats in something like 6 flavors.

7/15/2010 8:50:50 AM

well their website sucks.

any other places like this around? something with a real beer garden?

7/15/2010 8:50:58 AM

I was thinking about getting the Groupon deal today too. The food sounds pretty good.

[Edited on July 15, 2010 at 9:07 AM. Reason : ]

7/15/2010 8:53:37 AM

lemme guess, you didn't notice my post

7/15/2010 8:57:28 AM

Best spaetzle I've ever had.

7/15/2010 9:02:48 AM

VV OK

[Edited on July 15, 2010 at 9:06 AM. Reason : ]

7/15/2010 9:04:50 AM

Bring a hearty appetite, though, because these are sizable sausages

7/15/2010 9:05:38 AM

this is a happy thread

take that negativity elsewhere

7/15/2010 9:05:45 AM

we go quite a bit

i love their food

i LOATHE their service

7/15/2010 9:08:12 AM

i've been twice, had brats both times. i've had the cheese, fire, original, and garlic. all were fantastic. their mustard is really good too. definitely worth checking out with the groupon.

i hope to purchase some brats for tailgating purposes during football.

7/15/2010 9:19:32 AM

I have been there twice. Both for WC games, Germany-Australia and Germany-Uruguay. Great beers and great food.

7/15/2010 9:23:19 AM

i guess i'll pull the trigger then

$35 worth of brats and beers for $15 ain't too shabby

7/15/2010 9:26:53 AM

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"i LOATHE their service"

Agreed. This is the only factor that keeps this place out of my usual rotation.

7/15/2010 10:11:49 AM

i'm disappointed there's no parody thread yet

7/15/2010 10:12:19 AM

i've gotten hammered off optimator there several times

i haven't gotten a boot yet but i got the largest draft that was not a boot

7/15/2010 10:13:01 AM

where is this place

7/15/2010 10:17:34 AM

ibtGoogle

7/15/2010 10:18:26 AM

Cary.

7/15/2010 10:18:26 AM

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7/15/2010 10:18:41 AM

http://www.groupon.com/raleigh-durham/

7/15/2010 10:23:03 AM

I haven't been to this place yet. And that, in itself, is a travesty.

7/15/2010 10:26:59 AM

I haven't either. Been meaning to try it. I got married in Vegas and had my rehearsal dinner at the Hofbrauhaus in Vegas on a Friday night during Oktoberfest. Its amazing that I was able to wake up the next day

7/15/2010 10:28:31 AM

one of my favorite restaurants in NYC was Heidelberg up in Yorkville on the UES. i haven't been to a german restaurant since, what's wrong with me?!

7/15/2010 10:31:25 AM

After looking at the Bavarian Brathaus' menu, I went back and ordered another certificate.

They seem to be pretty pricey for dinner. I know that those certificate will be used for mostly steins though.


Fine print on the certificate says reservations required. just fyi

[Edited on July 15, 2010 at 10:46 AM. Reason : f]

7/15/2010 10:42:40 AM

there is a really sweet old german lady who works there on a few nights

i think she might be the owner's wife but not sure, she will chill with you and give you her hitler youth stories

7/15/2010 10:49:52 AM

They are opening a 2nd Bavarian Brathaus in Durham off 15-501 in the old Macaroni Grill

7/15/2010 10:51:41 AM

^^^apparently you don't need reservations, according to a semi-reliable source ( )

[Edited on July 15, 2010 at 10:57 AM. Reason : .]

7/15/2010 10:56:40 AM

can you ask that same source whether they'll be strict on the "one coupon per table" thing?

will they consider a 3-top with 3 separate checks as 3 separate tables. that's what the restaurants I've worked at will do for ya

7/15/2010 11:12:07 AM

if you have 3 single guys it might not work so well, but if it's clearly 3 couples and each couple has a certificate with separate bills, it should do the trick. ultimately they just want to make sure you tip on the total bill before coupon so they don't get shafted.

7/15/2010 11:14:39 AM

i'll make sure my boys will tip

i don't need any bad waiter karma

7/15/2010 11:17:31 AM

we're good tippers!

[Edited on July 15, 2010 at 11:20 AM. Reason : just purchased one!]

7/15/2010 11:18:27 AM

Oh snap this is like 3 mintues from where I live I may have to try this place out sometime

7/15/2010 11:22:57 AM

Went last night. Food was amazing, service was worse than usual. It shouldn't take 25 minutes to get a draft beer.

8/4/2010 8:03:57 AM

are they busy as hell or something? yeah there is absolutely no reason for a 30 second task to take that long

8/4/2010 8:07:54 AM

No. Not busy. Seriously, the food is amazing. Very close to what I had in Munich. But the service is horrible. They've never brought my order to the table correctly. I substitute out mashed potatos for spaetzle (which is an option on the menu) and they always bring mashed potatoes. Its not that hard people.

8/4/2010 8:14:33 AM

im gona have to go with my german friends that are in town and see what they think

8/4/2010 8:14:46 AM

I LOVE THE BRATHAUS

8/4/2010 8:45:10 AM

oh snap, I need to print my vouchers.

8/4/2010 8:47:39 AM