8 Best Places for Sauerbraten in Munich

Gasthaus Gotthardgarten is a Bavarian restaurant at Gotthardstraße 1 in Munich-Laim, with a welcoming garden and a comfortable indoor dining room. Traditional dishes, hot soups, potatoes, salads and beer create the right setting for a hearty lunch or dinner, while takeaway and delivery extend the offer beyond the dining room.

Das Weinheim at Bauerstraße 2 brings a wine-led restaurant experience to Schwabing-West. Its outstanding selection is matched by attentive, knowledgeable service, including thoughtful guidance on wines such as oak-aged whites. The kitchen offers refined choices including beef tartare, with small plates and healthy options adding flexibility.

Hand aufs Herz brings a modern wirtshaus approach to southern German cooking at Dreimühlenstraße 25 in Munich. The kitchen balances Bavarian tradition with contemporary touches, with game dishes forming a particularly distinctive part of the menu.

Da Wirtshauser Robert Koch in Pasing combines Bavarian classics with a Mediterranean touch at Agnes-Bernauer-Straße 239. The menu is broad enough for different occasions, from traditional lunch dishes and satisfying salads to fish, chilli con carne and Augustiner beer. Portions are generous, flavours are hearty and the atmosphere is cosy and welcoming.

Zum Grünen Baum is a traditional Bavarian restaurant on Verdistraße 47 in Pasing-Obermenzing. The authentic interior, polite service and substantial meat dishes create a classic setting for hearty Munich dining. Beer and cabbage are natural companions to the generous portions, while the garden offers a more relaxed option outdoors.

Zur Steinhauser Einkehr is a small, unpretentious restaurant on Truderinger Straße 40, serving straightforward German favourites in a warm setting. Leberkäse, schnitzel and beer are natural choices here, with friendly hosts adding to the easygoing atmosphere.

Its appeal lies in simple, comforting food rather than elaborate presentation: a useful neighbourhood stop when you want a relaxed meal and a drink away from Munich’s busier centre.

Schweizer Hof at Planegger Straße 14 is a Bavarian restaurant with a strong focus on carefully handled ingredients and substantial cooking. Its beef selection is a central attraction, balanced by appealing vegetarian choices and standout desserts. Dishes are prepared to order rather than held under heat, preserving the sense of a proper sit-down meal.

Dicke Sophie is a classic German restaurant on Johanneskirchner Straße 146, with the generous portions associated with a traditional Bavarian Gaststätte. The menu is especially suited to hearty meat dishes and beer, while the authentic interior and summer garden create a welcoming setting for lunch or dinner.