This restaurant is so fun - waiters wear Lederhosen, you feel like you're in a German Beer Hall (definitely order beer when you go!) and the food is all shnitzel and the like! Atmosphere is... More

This restaurant is so fun - waiters wear Lederhosen, you feel like you're in a German Beer Hall (definitely order beer when you go!) and the food is all shnitzel and the like! Atmosphere is really fun, everyone is jovial, the waiters alone will crack you up. Only thing is - menu is pretty limited, and the food is pretty heavy - save this for a cold winter night!
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My husband and I went to Heidelberg last night for dinner. The food were good but not great. The service was average - the waiter did not check in on our meals and did not even refill the water, but... More

My husband and I went to Heidelberg last night for dinner. The food were good but not great. The service was average - the waiter did not check in on our meals and did not even refill the water, but was a bit pushy on desert (we both ordered schnapps). When the bill came, we were shocked to find an over 20% tips on it. Displeased, but we didn't want to make a fuss on a Saturday evening so we paid the bill. On the way out, I inquired about the 'practice' or 'policy' of adding tips to bills. The hostess was visibly embarrassed and said they only do this for big tables of over 6 people, which is common in New York. I told her we already paid up and gracefully left. I'm not sure we'd go back again because of the sleazy waiter. It's a shame, really. Pros: friendly ambience, decent food Cons: sleazy wait staff, inattentive service
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On a recent visit to NY we were looking for a German restuarant I used to enjoy on 86th Street when visiting my sister in Hoboken all too many years ago. Disappointed that it has since disappeared,... More

On a recent visit to NY we were looking for a German restuarant I used to enjoy on 86th Street when visiting my sister in Hoboken all too many years ago. Disappointed that it has since disappeared, we discovered the Heidelberg just around the corner and enjoyed a great lunch. The food was very good, the service was prompt and very friendly (potatoe pancakes were excellent) and of course the beer selection was outstanding. It's sad that it appears to be the last German restuarant in Yorkville and it makes me wish I lived in NY (among many other reasons) to help keep it viable. Pros: Ambiance, Beer selelction, Good Food
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and they liked it enough to ask me about it after they returned home so they could recommend it to other German friends. They liked the food, enven though it was not perfectly authentic. Thy... More

and they liked it enough to ask me about it after they returned home so they could recommend it to other German friends. They liked the food, enven though it was not perfectly authentic. Thy appreciated it even being available. They also liked the choice of beers available and I actually came back with some non-German friends at a later date.
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A long standing Upper East Side tradition, the Heidelberg is especially popular during the holiday season, for its ridiculous decorations and hearty German food. The food is great, and the... More

A long standing Upper East Side tradition, the Heidelberg is especially popular during the holiday season, for its ridiculous decorations and hearty German food. The food is great, and the restaurant is beyond kitschy (and features jokingly scolding waiters in lederhosen), but somehow it all comes together into some sort of odd perfection. It takes itself seriously so you don't have to. the service is friendly, if not always entirely accurate.
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This is a really fun place to have a very good meal when calorie content is not at issue. But that's the fun of it. Drink a lot of beer and eat a lot of meat and side dishes. In fact, you could do... More

This is a really fun place to have a very good meal when calorie content is not at issue. But that's the fun of it. Drink a lot of beer and eat a lot of meat and side dishes. In fact, you could do without the meat and order a bunch of the great sides such as the best potato pancakes, sauerkraut, awesom ecream spinch, and killer potato salad. (Or not, and order the insane meaty combo that includes like 5 different kinds of sausage for two people)
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My friends and I love Heidelberg so much that we've created a tradition of "German Feast" each time we gather there. The huge list of German beers, the quaint and cramped ambience, the comical staff... More

My friends and I love Heidelberg so much that we've created a tradition of "German Feast" each time we gather there. The huge list of German beers, the quaint and cramped ambience, the comical staff dressed in lederhosen, and the authentic German food makes dining at this restaurant a true experience. Portions are large and the platters for two or three more than enough food to share. Fabulous sauerkraut and red cabbage, great weinerschnitzel. Potato pancakes are yum, too. I recommend skipping an appetizer and just diving into your entree! Tables are limited, so call ahead to make reservations.
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We went there last night Friday at about 9pm, and the place was great. Split right down the center is a long bar on the left, and the sit-down restaurant area on the right. The place is decked out... More

We went there last night Friday at about 9pm, and the place was great. Split right down the center is a long bar on the left, and the sit-down restaurant area on the right. The place is decked out for Oktoberfest. The patrons are cheery from the Live Polka music. Almost has a tavern-like feel. The food is lean and doesn't make you feel logy. You'd be hard pressed to go there and be disappointed with the menu selections. A place where pretentious people go, this is definitely not. Up to 2 Liters of a German beer. Family setting. Not quiet, but the Bavarian lederhosen-clad wait staff are friendly. Didn't see a dance floor, but could of easily. Decor is that of a tavern, with oil paintings. my girlfriend and I found it to be Romantic. Definitely a find worth many more visits. Pros: Average price for NYC, Olde style tavern fee, Polka music Cons: , Raucous bar laughter, couldn't buy lederhos
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As the last remaining German restaurant in Yorkville, Heidelberg has endured for a reason - the food is excellent, atmosphere pleasing, and dirndl and lederhosen-clad staff amusing. Though weekday... More

As the last remaining German restaurant in Yorkville, Heidelberg has endured for a reason - the food is excellent, atmosphere pleasing, and dirndl and lederhosen-clad staff amusing. Though weekday lunch time menu gets more bang for your buck, regular prices are sufficiently merited by the quality and cuisine. Pros: food quality, atmosphere, uniforms
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The restaurant may be called Heidelberg, but the true origin behind this charming tourist spot is from the Bavarian culture. True to the traditional form of southern Germany's history, the waitstaff... More

The restaurant may be called Heidelberg, but the true origin behind this charming tourist spot is from the Bavarian culture. True to the traditional form of southern Germany's history, the waitstaff is outfitted in overalls, knickers, embroidered dresses, and other Bavarian garb that will make anyone feel like they've wandered in Munich for Oktoberfest. As far as the food goes, the menu stays true by including authentic German cuisine, but it definitely not was the best I've ever had. At those prices, the wine and food could certainly be better. Pros: Friendly service, Decor, Menu Cons: Wine, Price, Food
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