Hirschgarten was originally a game enclosure built by the Elector Karl Theodor at the end of the eighteenth century. A small part of the historic enclosure has been preserved and can be seen from the beer garden. With 8,000 seats, the beer garden is the biggest in the city, and is also one of the most pleasant because of its peaceful location and numerous chestnut trees. It was converted from a hunting house to a restaurant in 1970, when the garden was also built.
Housed in the basement of the gothic Town Hall building in the heart of Munich, Ratskeller is a good place to stop by for a sumptuous lunch or a leisurely romantic dinner. The menu is solely inspired by traditional Bavarian cuisine, so you can sample some really great local dishes which are interspersed on the lengthy menu. If you're a first-timer then go for the Ratskeller Potatosoup, Nuremberg Style Bratwurst, Scweinebraten, Entenbraten or Beef Goulasch. Pair the food with German beer and wine, and round it off with a helping of something sweet. The cellar's arched ceilings and woodwork add to the charming ambiance as do the sounds of soft Bavarian melodies.
Since 1968, Block House with its numerous outlets across the country has been delighting foodies with tantalizing steaks. This restaurant in Munich was established in 1987, in the Schwabing area. Begin your meal with a salad; take your pick from American, Italian or French. Follow it with an alluring steak, succulent meat that is rich in flavor and cooked according to your preference. A relishing wine is a perfect accompaniment for your steak.
A real Munich institution, situated in the former Royal Guardhouse and especially popular with theater-goers, Pfälzer Residenz Weinstube fills up after the theater crowd leaves the playhouses. Try specialties such as the excellent stuffed pork; it comes highly recommended. The wine-tasting bar was opened in 1950 by the Landesverband der Pfälzer in Bayern (a regional Bavarian-Palatinate association) to provide a culinary reminder of the ties between the Palatinate and Bavaria.
This traditional shop has been offering crêpes and galettes or cakes for over 20 years now. With a fine variety of different types of crêpes, there is something for everyone. Shrimp, cheese and fruity flavors are the usual here. The best place to enjoy your crêpes is, of course, in the classic French atmosphere, but if there is no room left in the tiny bistro, then you can always take them home with you. Try the hot banana and the chocolate crêpes for desserts.
This traditional shop has been offering crêpes and galettes or cakes for over 20 years now. With a fine variety of different types of crêpes, there is something for everyone. Shrimp, cheese and fruity flavors are the usual here. The best place to enjoy your crêpes is, of course, in the classic French atmosphere, but if there is no room left in the tiny bistro, then you can always take them home with you. Try the hot banana and the chocolate crêpes for desserts.
Named after the Rosenheimer street, the Rose coffeehouse is a lovely place to relish a delicious breakfast or even a late dinner. The vibe is convivial and the interiors are cozy with pink tinted walls and warm glow of the yellow bulbs. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Rosi cafe has it all. Whether you want to sip on a hot cappuccino after a breakfast of eggs and bacon or you wish to have a draft beer after work in the evening, the menu of the restaurant is extensive. Ideal for weekend brunches, table reservations are recommended.