Old Stein Inn

We drove 1 ½ hours from Northern Virginia to get some good, authentic German food because there are no decent German restaurants in the immediate DC area. The restaurant has a nice ambiance, not too noisy, and a friendly and attentive staff. The food is as good as you can get in the U.S. - I had the pretzel, Jägerschnitzel with spätzle, and cabbage. There is a good selection of German beer. I was not disappointed and would make the drive again next time I am craving German comfort food.

Our 1st visit was back in May of 2021 ... we've been back several times and even brought back my hubby's family. The first time was enjoyable. Made us want to come back. Our server was great and she rolled with the punches, which made it more fun. The atmosphere was authentic with lots of German touches. The food was good but nothing outstanding. The schnitzel -- when authentic is very thin and usually the size of the plate, but my husband said it was good. Hubby and friends enjoyed their weizen - love their weizen, when they can find it. Sooooooo we came back with our grown kids and their significant others and again, everything was enjoyable, pleasant and memorable. Sooo the next time we brought my hubby's whole family -- mother, sister, brother, neice and nephews .... hmmmmm

“I would like to share our dinner last night. Our experience, its our first time to visit & have dinner here. Everything was good we love the place very clean & nice, the server is very friendly. Food price is very normal price, but we have concern about our appetizers, we order a crab ball made with a crab meat. So yummy actually, but the price is way so expensive for 3 pcs $23😬. I hope they gonna change that price though so expensive. We’re actually surprised.

Any time I can have some authentic German, I'm there. Always liked the Inn, first revisit in ~15yrs, it deserves more of my time. I'm 45mins away so it's not just around the corner. Tis the season for German fest, I'll be back! My server for Sunday lunch was soooo nice and on top of her game and chatty. Thank you 😘

Overall, the food was pretty good... I definitely enjoyed their potato pancakes... brought back memories of how way my grandmother, aka Oma, used to make them when I was a kid.... It's definitely a tap house with a great selection of beers.... We will be back to eat and enjoy some German beers....