Zum Stammtisch

"At Zum Stammtisch, servers in dirndls and Hokas deliver stein after frosty stein of beer in a pub-like room that doesn’t look like it’s been touched since the heavy wooden doors first opened. Stuck in an era of plaid upholstery and taxidermied animals, Zum Stammtisch is a wacky throwback. But it’s also one of the most fun places in the city to drink lager, eat a giant pretzel, and celebrate a birthday. Plus the thick bowls of goulash, snappy sausages, and schnitzel the size of a small dog shine, even without the generous pours of beer. Beer, goulash, giant pretzel, jagerschnitzel, chicken riesling, wurst platte, black forest sundae" - molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, bryan kim, sonal shah

"At Zum Stammtisch in Glendale, you can drink a stein of beer next in a carpeted room under a giant moose head. Then, someone in a dirndl and Hokas will bring you some schnitzel the size of your face. It feels very German, a little New York, and a little stuck in the ’70s (when this place opened) in the very best way. Call for a reservation. Their landline has a cord." - willa moore, sonal shah, bryan kim, neha talreja, will hartman

"Zum Stammtisch is a last-of-its-kind restaurant in New York: The Glendale, Queens spot serving German and Bavarian dishes — like its jagerschnitzel topped with mushroom gravy, soft pretzels, and chalices of beer — feels like a vestige of an old-timey version of New York, with its tavern appeal. The crowd feels as old as the decorations." - Emma Orlow, Eater Staff

"A German and Bavarian restaurant in Glendale, Queens, New York, known for dishes like jagerschnitzel, topped with mushroom gravy, soft pretzels, and chalices of beer. The restaurant has been open since 1972 and was listed in the New York Times 100 best New York restaurants for two consecutive years." - Emma Orlow

"After Yorkville gradually was emptied of its German population, the next destination was Middle Queens neighborhoods like Glendale, Middle Village, and Ridgewood. Zum Stammtisch was founded in 1972 by three Bavarian partners. Inside, it’s made to look like a forest cottage. The menu is slightly more modern than places like Heidelberg, and head cheese and goulash soup are staples. You will likely hear German spoken here." - Robert Sietsema