Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden LA

I found this place for our first date. We had a nice time trying some German Bavarian fried schnitzel. Also the garden omelette hit the spot for brunch. Had a couple sparkling wines for a fun afternoon. Our server was super pleasant! Highly recommended.

We are a family of 3 and went there during our vacation in Munich, we really enjoyed the restaurant vibe and definitely the food, we went with some traditional dishes like the pork elbow and the beef tartar, loved it, definitely recommend the place.

Tried Rasselbock for the first time and overall had a great experience! We started with the beet salad and a pretzel — the salad was fresh and delicious with just the right amount of dressing. The pretzel was decent, though it didn’t feel super fresh. For mains, we had the chicken schnitzel and veal, along with sides of fries, garlic Brussels sprouts, spicy green beans, and spätzle. I personally preferred the chicken — it was tender and flavorful — while the veal wasn’t quite as soft. The sides were all tasty, though they seemed slightly over-fried and possibly cooked in oil that had been used a bit too long. Great beer selection with plenty of German options, and the place has a few screens — definitely a solid spot for watching soccer with good food and drinks. Our host, Melina, was friendly and attentive throughout. Bonus points for the music playlist — surprisingly, a lot of the songs were straight off my own Spotify! Would definitely come back

We came here for dinner and will be back! We booked a table and it was ready when we arrived. We ordered the potato pancakes to start, chicken schnitzel, pork pretzel schnitzel with mashed potato, red cabbage, cucumber and dill and green bean sides. We could not fault anything, all the food was so tasty and delicious. Street parking was full but there is a parking lot across the street. Wednesday night is trivia night so it was a bit noisy but we could still have a conversation.

These deviled eggs were SOO good! We came for Oktoberfest and had a great time. They had live music, boot drink options, and even did the water holding competition! Service was great as well, it was a little loud so maybe not a first date spot but great for a group of friends!

Such a hidden side-street gem. The perfect spot for a great pint and some proper German classics. The service is always super friendly and welcoming. The food is delicious and hits the spot. We usually come for the pretzels, the sausage stuffed with cheese (Käsekrainer), and the cheesy noodles (Käsespätzle) - all so good and exactly what you want with a cold beer. Definitely one of our favorite cozy spots in the area.

Offering German bar concept, Rasselbock opened all day long for the guests to enjoy German nibbles and entrees over their signature beers. The place was vibing with sports matches on TV, yet chilling ambiance during the day. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seats, including those by the bar; so worry not on reservations ahead. Nonetheless, the waiting time to be served, getting the foods ready, and checking out did take awhile as they seemed to have very limited number of servers (at least at my visit time on Sunday lunch time). Good news, the foods did worth the wait! We started with their Sausage platter, serving their so called traditional sausage, spicy chicken, and pork with cheese. This was surely great pick if you wanna try different kinds of their links without having to have each of them as main meals. Though all of them were flavorful and impressive in their own ways, my fave were surely the latter two. The spicy chicken was distinctive blending sweet and spicy taste, which I thought I'd never had before with sausage. The pork one was so juicy and cheesy in a great way, perfect to be enjoyed with the honey mustard and dijon dipping sauce. We picked the Rasselbock Schnitzel for our main, which served breaded pork cutlet with deliciously creamy garlic sauce. I at first thought the slices were quite too thin but ending up loving they were served that way as they came with 2 sides of your choice, making it pretty filling. We're super hooked by our choices; rosemary potatoes with bacon and grilled brusselsprouts, and could doubtlessly say the sprouts were 100% not to be missed! Having had awesome first experience, could confidently say that the next visit wouldn't be that far away!

Looking for something “different” to eat and to avoid the Valentine’s Day crowds, a group of 4 of us came to Rasselbock for dinner. Great choice! We had the flight of beers which was fun even though I didn’t catch any of the names! We shared a warm pretzel and an aptly named Dude Salad which is no salad at all- it’s fries garnished with finely chopped greek salad ingredients. Yum! We ordered a chicken schnitzel, wurst, and even a vegan schnitzel for myself which was surprisingly delicious! There were quite a few vegetarian and vegan options. There’s street side seating, indoor seating and a patio seating in the back where dogs are welcome. They even have a menu for our furry friends! I imagine this would be a fun place to catch a game or for trivia night on Wednesdays. I like the casual vibe and most of all, the staff who are diligent, hard working and super chill with answering our many questions. I’ll be adding Rasselbock to my normal rotation.

We've been looking for a good German restaurant since the South Bay is lacking this fun and great cuisine. Our search led us to Rasselbock Kitchen in LA. Ausgezeichnet! What a find. It is in a cozy neighborhood. Small and comfortable. Local diners even welcomed us to make their recommendations, and the staff was warm and congenial. Marissa was our excellent server. Parking was easy on the street. There is a small area for outside dining and indoors there are tables and hightops. But on to the extensive, creative and delicious German menu. We found out Rasselbock is also associated with the Wurstküche in LA. They also have a Rasselbock in Long Beach. We started with the 3 sausage appetizer with bratwurst, emmentaler stuffed sausage and one other tasty one. It came with 3 different mustards. For dinner we had a Wienerschnitzel and a Jagerschnitzel with delicious mushroom gravy. Unfortunately they didn't have veal, but the pork schnitzel was crispy, juicy and scrumptious. For accompanying sides we had red cabbage which was terrific, potato salad and spaetzle. We didn't have room for dessert, but the apple strudel was highly recommended. They also have a full bar, but a great selection of beers. With such a great menu, we are already looking to our next visit.

Finally checked this place out as it's been on my list forever and I'm so glad I did. Phenomenal service, cool laid back atmosphere and I love that they have a ton of vegan options. I went with the Spicy Vegan Wurst and my sides were the House Salad and German Fries. To drink I had a glass of Chardonnay and then the Mulled Wine. Of course it was all absolutely delicious! Dennis was our server and we will definitely be back! Parking was fairly easy on the street.

Good spot with nice food options. They have a great patio in the back. Big beer selection and good food to share or get your own. The staff is friendly and attentive as well. We really liked the pretzel schnitzel as the main course. Many sides to choose from too. Their sausage plate was a good way to start too! Our kid had the schnitzel fingers and that portion was massive!

I found this place for our first date. We had a nice time trying some German Bavarian fried schnitzel. Also the garden omelette hit the spot for brunch. Had a couple sparkling wines for a fun afternoon. Our server was super pleasant! Highly recommended.

These deviled eggs were SOO good! We came for Oktoberfest and had a great time. They had live music, boot drink options, and even did the water holding competition! Service was great as well, it was a little loud so maybe not a first date spot but great for a group of friends!

When this place opened it served decent German food. Now the quality has gone steeply down hill. The veal Weiner Schnitzel I had delivered was inedible. It's supposed to be thin and tender and this was thick and tough. The breading just fell off it. I threw it in the garbage. I will never order from here again. Anyone who has eaten authentic German food knows what I mean!

We ride our bikes here on Sundays sometimes to go to the farmers market... And of course we're famished from the ride so we stop and have a beer and some food and this was one of our stops. It's a really cool little German spot. The food was fantastic. I can't remember what we ate. I saved this as a draft sorry and I forgot to record what I ate. But I have pictures of our beers... Service was great. It's a cool little spot. I would definitely check it out.

Great neighborhood restaurant! Was finally able to try this restaurant after passing onto many times and seeing the delicious food on Yelp. I've passed this place many times on the weekends when they had events or live music. My friend and I decided to try Rasselbock for dinner tonight and really enjoyed it. It was still early so it wasn't crowded inside or outside but we decided to take advantage of the weather and sit outside. The menu has a great selection of items. We ultimately settled on the Jager Schnitzel with noodles and homemade Sauerkraut and the chicken wiener Schnitzel with Brussels sprouts and the homemade potatoes with bacon. Everything tasted delicious and fresh! Service was great also! No complaints and I'll definitely be back for one of their events!

I love a simple beer bar. This place is great because they under promise and over deliver! German bar food is a gut time!

Another super yummy dinner. The food was excellent as always. Service was A+. Awesome beer and bar!! The game was on and a good time was had. Cant wait to go back.

Great food and chill vibe/good tunes. Service is a bit gruff but I guess that makes it more authentic. Happy hour ends exactly at 6, even if they keep you waiting at the table for 10 mins when you sit at 5:51 (but I'm not salty about it...). Potato pancakes, pretzel, schnitzel, and spaetzle are the standouts. Kids menu is available but you have to request it.

My boyfriend is a huge fan of snitzel so I am constantly on a hunt for a german restaurant, and I think we just found our favourite new spot! Of course we ordered 2 plates of snitzel, I got the Pretzel Snitzle with bacon, pickle cubes and cheese sauce, he got the Rasselblock one with sunny side up egg, garlic sauce and red cabbage and hands down this was the best snitzel we ever had! For dessert we choosed the warm apple strudel with vanilla ice cream and cherry jam. Everything was just perfection, we definitely gonna come back! Thank you guys for everything!

Wonderful German restaurant! I've been to Rasselbock so many times now and I can't get enough! It's also my out of state family's favorite place to come when they visit. They have a wide selection of beers, I usually try the seasonal beer, but my go to is definitely the Petrus Sour. I always get the Bavarian Pretzel to start out but have also tried the potato pancakes -- both of which are absolutely fantastic. I always get the vegan hamburg sausage as my main and have tried almost all of the side options, but omg the spicy green beans are amazing! I wouldn't really consider them spicy, but they are seasoned wonderfully and have a great flavor. The service is always top notch, the servers are friendly and attentive. I personally love to sit in the biergarten out back, but the inside is also decorated well with various German art and decor.

Offering German bar concept, Rasselbock opened all day long for the guests to enjoy German nibbles and entrees over their signature beers. The place was vibing with sports matches on TV, yet chilling ambiance during the day. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seats, including those by the bar; so worry not on reservations ahead. Nonetheless, the waiting time to be served, getting the foods ready, and checking out did take awhile as they seemed to have very limited number of servers (at least at my visit time on Sunday lunch time). Good news, the foods did worth the wait! We started with their Sausage platter, serving their so called traditional sausage, spicy chicken, and pork with cheese. This was surely great pick if you wanna try different kinds of their links without having to have each of them as main meals. Though all of them were flavorful and impressive in their own ways, my fave were surely the latter two. The spicy chicken was distinctive blending sweet and spicy taste, which I thought I'd never had before with sausage. The pork one was so juicy and cheesy in a great way, perfect to be enjoyed with the honey mustard and dijon dipping sauce. We picked the Rasselbock Schnitzel for our main, which served breaded pork cutlet with deliciously creamy garlic sauce. I at first thought the slices were quite too thin but ending up loving they were served that way as they came with 2 sides of your choice, making it pretty filling. We're super hooked by our choices; rosemary potatoes with bacon and grilled brusselsprouts, and could doubtlessly say the sprouts were 100% not to be missed! Having had awesome first experience, could confidently say that the next visit wouldn't be that far away!

Love this place one of my fiancé's favorites stoped by on our morning walk . I had the breakfast burrito. It was delicious. Huge selection of brews also had no idea they had five dollar mimosas in the morning. We will definitely be back. Service is great perfect location.

Love their schnitzel! Difficult to find German food in LA, but this place doesn't disappoint. Not too expensive and their staff is efficient. They have a back patio.

I've seen this place but never thought about trying it but with Oktoberfest here we make reservations and what I can say is that the beer was great definitely coming back .

Excellent little cool weather spot for a west side brunch! The dog-friendly back patio is covered with a few heat lamps-- amazing during our rainy season. It's a beautiful bar area on the inside. They've got a decent selection of German beers and whip up a fantastic espresso martini. I usually go for the pretzel and a spicy vegan sausage with a mustard sauce with sauerkraut and Brussels. Service is always friendly and welcoming. Maybe it's just good luck, but I've always been able to find street parking right outside.

Cute little spot--we like to go for happy hour. There is a ton of seating-outside tables in the front, inside around the bar, and a (covered) patio in the back. Lots of TVs, usually playing soccer. The bartenders make a great cocktail. Food is great (the sausages are where it's at,) with allergy options listed, and service is always friendly. They have a good German beer selection and you can get a boot, if that's your thing. Parking is only street--metered, if you can get it, out front, or side streets.

The food is very good and authentic. Growing up with a German grandma who cooked these same dishes, eating this food brings back alot of nostalgia and joy.

I came in the middle of the day so it wasn't busy at all. I had chicken wurst with German fries & garlic Brussels sprouts. The wurst was okay, on the dry end. The fries and Brussels sprouts were both really good. The service wasn't bad.

Spicy sausage was great and the apple strudel (not shown here) was excellent. It was my first time visiting and will definitely go back again.

Ordered the Wienerschnitzel with spaetzle. Was excellent. Great beer selection. Excellent service.

You can't go wrong with the schnitzel at Rasselbock! My favorite is the Pretzel Schnitzel, topped with pickles, bacon, and a cheesy sauce. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. The restaurant also has a superb list of draft beers, fantastic servers, and a fun ambiance.

Oh schnitzel, I miss you so! This place is a gem, from service to the atmosphere (3 seating areas), to the food and of course the beer. Will be back!

Stop by here with some friends for a snack! Ordered the pretzel and the truffle parmesan fries! Pretzel - 8/10 great texture and the mustard sauce was super good. Not a huge fan of mustard but it was nicely paired with the pretzel Truffle Parmesan Fries - 8/10 super crispy and nice slight truffle taste

Great service and cute spot! We showed up without a reservation on a thurs night and got seated right away. Everything we got was great! The brussel sprouts, fries, pretzels, schnitzels and sausages were all incredible. You can't go wrong here

We had a fun family dinner here, no complaints really. Service was good, food was good (but not 100% authentic as someone who has lived in Germany), and we enjoyed it. We sat at a picnic table in the back area and it was loud and pretty fun back there.

Ordered the Wiener Schnitzel with sides of Sauerkraut and Homemade Spaetzle as well as a Paulaner Salvator beer. Also ordered a Bavarian Pretzel and Spicy Brussel Sprouts. The Wiener Schnitzel is breaded and sauteed protein (chose pork) plus the sides. The pork had a crispy exterior breading and the flattened pork inside was nicely done, very easy to cut and chew. The portion was a decent amount and the lemon wedge added a sprightly flavor. If you're a big fan of sauerkraut, the portion is quite big, a touch saltier and more sour than expected. If you want something lighter, the red sauerkraut is a more balanced option, less sour, a bit sweet. The Homemade Spaetzle was a soft and chewy noodle that paired well with the schnitzel. The Paulaner Salvator was one of the recommended drinks on the darker side and this indeed was a good choice. The Bavarian Pretzel comes with two sauces, a homemade obatzda (cheese) and sweet mustard. The pretzel bread is soft but firm to tear apart, best eaten fresh and is a very aromatic bread. This goes well with both sauces. The Spicy Brussel Sprouts are crispy fried brussels with parmigiano romano and creole remoulade. These brussel sprouts were very dense but thoroughly seasoned inside each bite and had a very light spice kick. I was able to sample a few other main courses and overall find them great options whichever you choose. This place is quite busy during the dinner rush but getting a table was not too difficult. The service is very quick, patient, and courteous. The interior ambiance has plenty of Germanic decor from mugs, to the rasselbock, and the countryside mural. There is front patio seating, interior seating, as well as seating in the far back. Parking in this area can get difficult and is mostly metered street parking.

Great food. Love the schnitzel and spatzal. Friendly and very clean. If you love beers it's the place. this place specializes on a few items and does it right

Great place for German drinks and eats. They have a nice patio in the back, seating in front outside and also indoor seating. Plenty of parking on the side streets or at the front meters. Farmer's market is there on Sundays so might be harder to find spots but in the back where the school is there was parking. They have a lot of vegan options and a great beer selection. I had the vegan currywurst which was nice and spicy. They have a non-spicy one also. They have desserts and plenty of sides. I'll be back to try their vegan schnitzel. -Parking: along the front, and side streets -Prices: range from $7-$20 -Vegan/vegetarian: plenty of options for both -Pet friendly outdoor back patio and front outside seating

Great dinner, all sides are made in house. My 93yo MIL is from Austria and she said the food was so good it reminded her of Europe. Robin was out waitress and she was amazing friendly and helpful. A definite must go again!

Best burger in town! Dare I say even better than Dudley Market's burger. Soft buttery bun, perfectly cooked and juicy patty. Amazing fries, crispy and seasoned to perfection. LOVED the apple streusel. Big selection of drinks, great beer. Possibly the last chill place to hang at with unpretentious, friendly and engaging staff. Finally a place to go for a fantastic meal and vibes without the usual scene-y feels that tend to accompany a great restaurant in Venice.

Lovely German restaurant! We got seats right away . The crowd was amazing very nice people at the bar Thank you for the great drinks

Rasselbock is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. If I have anyone visiting me from out of town this is where I take them and everyone so far has loved it! Food is always amazing! I personally recommend the Chicken Jager Schnitzel. The mushroom sauce on it is seriously heavenly. All of the sides I've tried have always been really good too, especially the garlic Brussels Sprouts. They also have a decent vegan selection which is nice, because I can bring my vegan friend here. Rasselbock has a large German beer menu. Personally, I like ciders over beer and they have two really good ciders as well. The Perry Miloslawski is a yummy pear cider and the Bembel Apfelwein-Pure is more of your standard apple cider. Both are great! The ambience is nice with the mood lighting and fun German decorations like the Jackalopes on the wall. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, whichever you prefer. Service has always been top notch as well. Rasselbock is my favorite Mar Vista hidden gem and I can't recommend it enough. Truly a 5 star experience every time I've eaten here :)

I stopped in after saving this place in my "Places to Try" collection a while ago. I went traditional and selected the (veal) Schnitzel with red cabbage and fries. For dessert - warm Apple Strudel with ice cream. I love the simplicity of the food. Made fresh and very tasty. My only issue was with the fries - which I am sure were the seasoned type from a bag. Considering the authenticity of the freshly prepared food, fresh hand-cut fries would've complemented the meal. The schnitzel was a huge portion - I had leftovers to take home. The apple strudel was delicious and not too sweet. They have a good beer selection too. I will definitely visit again to try a few more things on the menu.

We were still sitting at our table when the staff suddenly started cleaning up around us, turned on all the bright lights, and made it very clear we had to leave--even though there were still a few tables left. It was extremely rude and unprofessional. We felt completely unwelcome. If you value respectful service and a relaxing dining experience, I'd suggest going elsewhere.

Amazing schnitzel! One of my favorite meals on the Westside. Also a chill atmosphere, and some tasty beers! Almost everything we tried here was very tasty. Service was nice as well. It can get a bit crowded during peak times, but it's definitely a unique little spot to try, if you're in the area.

The food keeps getting better with every visit! And service is always impeccable! We love their sausage selection. All the schnitzel are very good

First experience left me impressed I had the chicken and elk sausage with potato salad and rosemary potato's My dinner companion had the jager snitzel with chicken sides of fries and Brussels sprouts. Food came quick and wasn't overpriced for the quality meal. Definitely gonna try the Long Beach one next but worth stopping at the LA location if closer Nice bar setup for drinking too if that's your thing and dimly lit candles at the tables add to the vibe and experience. Cute spot friendly staff and tasty food. I recommend for sure :)

The Jager Schnitzel was fantastic. Mushroom cream sauce complemented the fried schnitzel perfectly and the potato salad was a great partner. As my friend said, it was like a highly elevated chicken fried steak. The two liters of beer also went very well with two great NBA Playoff games

3.5 Good wursts, beer , was hoping for better, service ayt, not much of an ambiance/vibe

Food and beer were great! I had the Jager Schnitzel with the mushroom sauce and all my friends tried it and loved it!! Dog friendly (:

My favorite bar in Mar Vista area. Always go there for a pint after football game or farmers market. Service always nice and welcoming. Some rare rotations on taps and menu which is great for beer lovers.

We love Rasselbock for lots of reasons. The staff is top notch and takes great care of us. The tap beer is amazing and fresh, evolving with the seasons. The food is a great blend of comfort German food and reliable favorites. The most remarkable and refreshing part of sitting at the bar has been meeting fellow Mar Visitans and truly appreciating these new friends. I'm never bored here because the people, staff and guests, are exceptional humans. Thank you!

Did I mention grass-fed burgers? German pear brandy? Happy Hour 4-6? Rediscovering this gem of a restaurant.

Great Schnitzel. Spaetzle and red cabbage also excellent. Goulash better the next day.

Samantha thank you for amazing evening good drinks, good atmosphere thank you We order the cider with apples sweet and delicious

Absolutely delicious strudel and Hungarian sausage! It's a lively atmosphere and they have trivia nights and it's just a wonderful, relaxing atmosphere!