Ammergauer Maxbräu

Maxbräu – A Stunning Spot That Falls Short for Families Maxbräu is easily one of the most impressive restaurants in Oberammergau in terms of design and atmosphere. With its beautiful decor, spacious interior, and one of the largest outdoor patios in town, it’s definitely a standout visually—arguably the best-looking restaurant in the area. The vibe is classy yet relaxed, and it makes for a great place to grab drinks or enjoy a nicer evening out. The menu leans toward traditional German cuisine with a fine-dining twist. The food is generally good, and the service is solid. One major plus: Maxbräu has a full bar, which is surprisingly rare in town and makes it an attractive option for evening gatherings or work dinners. That said, I have to knock it down a bit for a few reasons. First, the food prices feel a bit inflated compared to other restaurants in Oberammergau. The quality is decent, but not exceptional enough to fully justify the higher prices. My biggest disappointment came with the duck breast—two small, overly fatty slices for a steep price. When I tried to order the chicken breast at 7:00 PM, I was told it was already sold out—despite the restaurant being noticeably under capacity for the entire evening. Oddly, despite the many open tables, the staff routinely turned walk-in guests away, telling them to make reservations next time. It created an awkward tension, especially since the restaurant didn’t appear to be full or overwhelmed. Maxbräu also isn’t a great fit for families with kids. The menu doesn’t cater to children at all—no kid-friendly options, no simple dishes—and the adult entrées we ordered for our little ones were too small and too sophisticated for their picky tastes. A lot of food went to waste. Over several visits, I had a mix of experiences. It was great for a work outing with a group, and I enjoyed some quiet drinks and a cigar on the patio one evening. But the visit with my family was where things didn’t quite hold up. Bottom Line: Maxbräu is a beautifully designed, upscale spot with a great bar and a solid menu—perfect for business dinners or adult groups looking to unwind. But if you’re traveling with children or looking for good value and flexibility, you might want to look elsewhere.

We only stopped by for beers, and they were pretty good! They brew their own, and the quality was decent. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the mood to try some local brews. With food for me limited options were there as pretty much everything was with pork. Service was good and staff were friendly!

The food was so great! So good. The stuff very friendly! We totally enjoyed!

Really tasty, regional food, good beer, would return. However, it was, probably too busy evening, but the service level was poor - while they acted nice, they were short of team to provide service in time and quality. Food came late, not together.

Nice posh hotel with a restaurant in Bavaria atmosphere, waitresses wear traditional Bavarian clothes.since we arrived we were served within 10 minutes,we just asked for traditional bavaria food and home made beer.Food was a little bit fat...but tasty. Service was very quick and the waitress was very helpful and spoke very well English.

Best meal we had in Germany! And best wiener Schnitzel I’ve ever had! Salad was also delicious. Staff were amazing and welcomed us late in the day. Everything was beautiful and such a nice atmosphere. Highly recommend. Very impressive.

Very good taste. A real Wiener Schnitzel made of veal. Very good potato salad with cucumber. Wheat beer made on site. Everything at a very high level. I recommend!

Ate at this place tonight. I got a classic meal, roast pork with crisp pork skin with sauerkraut and dumplings. Very good meal, especially coating the pork with the the beer gravy. I had a beautiful setting with a view of the mountains. The service staff was polite and the food came out quick. All around a great meal.