Otto's German Bistro
German restaurant · Fredericksburg
316 E Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Highlights
Duck schnitzel, craft cocktails, and locally sourced German fare
Duck schnitzel, craft cocktails, and locally sourced German fare
"Otto’s German Bistro is where Fredericksburg’s German-influenced cuisine shines the most. Unlike other bars and bistros flanking Main Street, Otto’s understated interior pays homage to the city’s heritage with nary a flag in sight. Instead, Otto’s menu does all the heavy lifting. Their flammkuchen, a flatbread dish with arugula, candied bacon, and caramelized onions atop a trio of soft cheeses and generously drizzled with aged balsamic, is simple but delectable. And if you make it in for Sunday brunch, you’ll find yourself wondering why you can’t have eggs and pork schnitzel for every meal. Otto’s dishes filter German cooking through a Texas lens, and we can’t wait to return." - samantha grasso
"Otto’s German Bistro is where Fredericksburg’s German-influenced cuisine shines the most. Unlike other bars and bistros flanking Main Street, Otto’s understated interior pays homage to the city’s heritage with nary a flag in sight. Instead, Otto’s menu does all the heavy lifting. Their flammkuchen, a flatbread dish with arugula, candied bacon, and caramelized onions atop a trio of soft cheeses and generously drizzled with aged balsamic, is simple but delectable. And if you make it in for Sunday brunch, you’ll find yourself wondering why you can’t have eggs and pork schnitzel for every meal. Otto’s dishes filter German cooking through a Texas lens, and we can’t wait to return." - Samantha Grasso
"In Fredericksburg, German fare is not hard to find, but Otto’s offers something different. Located slightly off the main Fredericksburg drag, this restaurant offers a higher-end and more inventive experience with its famed duck schnitzel, paired with kirsch demi-glacé and duck cracklings, and the playful curry wurst, pork sausage served with curry-smoked ketchup, rotkohl, and dill mustard roasted potatoes." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Modern take on German cuisine serving reinvented classics such as duck schnitzel and house-made späetzle, offering a hearty, Old-World menu with contemporary touches." - Brittany Britto Garley
"With a contemporary take on German staples, Otto's menu is an homage to Fredericksburg's German heritage. Drinks-wise, you can't go wrong with anything. The cocktails use ingredients from the restaurant's back garden and they'll pour you house wine from the tap (the beers are German, of course). The foie gras (with rhubarb marmalade, pickled butternut squash, and homemade brioche) is a reliable starter, as is the flammkuchen flatbread with Texas goat cheese, prosciutto, and a balsamic reduction. Note that it can get loud inside, so be prepared to shout just a little." - Diana Oates
