Hello Fodorites,

My DH will be in Munich for work for a week at the end of the month and I'm looking for restaurant suggestions on his behalf--he is a true meat and potatoes man, so traditional German restaurants are right up his alley. Will likely keep it casual most of the time, but would like to take his clients to a couple of nice dinners as well. He's staying just off Marienplatz. Any good beer garden recs would also be greatly appreciated--I've heard the one in Englisher Garden is nice. Thanks for your help!

I always like Zum Dürnbräu, at 2 Dürnbräugasse for traditional Bavarian food. Also, Der Pschorr at the Viktualienmarkt is worthwhile. Both are casual and both are near Marienplatz.

I may be mistaken, but the beer garden at the English Garden is called the Chinese Garden. It is the largest beer garden in Munich, and it is a decent walk from Marienplatz. Perhaps there is one in the English Garden as well, but I have not seen it (by the way, this is all in the same park, just different names). But depending on the weather, it could be a little chilly. There is a also a beer garden at the Viktualienmarkt that they could go to.

I hope that is helpful.

might as well send him to the wild and crazy Hofbrau Haus for gemutlachkeit, heavy food, big beers and all around blast.

There are two bigger beer garden in the English Garden, one at the Chinese pagoda, the other a bit further north called the Seehaus (see=lake, house). Both can be really busy when the weather is good.
A bigger one is the Hirschgarten, in the area of Nymphenburg palace, a bit west of the city center. It seats around 8 or 10K so you never have to worry about not finding a place.

The Südtiroler Stuben at Platzl (next to Hofbräuhaus) is probably a good mix of more upscale dining but with local or Alpine food. Reservation are almost always required. Personally and on my own budget I would not waste my money there, but I understand that business dinners often require a certain setting.
If he wants to take local clients for dinner, it would not hurt to call their assistants in advance and ask for preferences or maybe favorite restaurants. Many Germans who work in Munich do not come from here, and do not necessarily like Bavarian food best or all the time. Italian is usually a safe bet if you don't know preferences, eg the Osteria in Schwabing. Much more expensive than the name suggests.

Two of our favorites in that area are the Augustiner (owned by the brewery). I think it is Neuhauserstrasse that runs from Marienplatz to the train station. The Augustiner is a few blocks from Marienplatz on the way to the train station.

The other one is the Andechser am Dom, right behind the Frauen Kirche. It is the same people who run the Andech's monastary south of Munich. The walls are lined with the old walls of confessionals (if walls could talk).

Good beer and good food at both.

There is also a nice place in the basement of the Rathaus, the Ratskeller.

If you go to the Englisher garden, take a map. One can get lost.

I like the Hof Brau House. I actually was once thrown out of there, an impossible feat. Long story, ended with OK.

Try this older fodor's forum. http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...mendations.cfm

If you want go a little of here are two local secrets:
Ennstaler Stub'n
or
Waldfee

Another good central option is Augustiner Bräustuben.

Have fun

Thanks so much everyone! These recommendations will provide him with all of the German fare he could possibly desire! I'll be sure and get his recommendations/thoughts on restaurants upon his return so I can share.

Client dinners:

• Zum Alten Markt
www.zumaltenmarkt.de/
Dreifaltigkeitsplatz 3
Am Viktualienmarket
Reservations (recommended): +49 (0) 89 29-99-95


Zum Alten Markt ties with Brenner Grill (below) as the best restaurant in Munich, in my opinion. If you have only one night in Munich, this is the place to go. The food is fantastic, featuring ultra-fresh cuisine with ingredients from the nearby market. The style is Bavarian with a creative, lighter touch. The interior decor, with its intricately coffered wooden ceiling, came from a 400-year-old Tyrolean castle. They feature Spaten beer and have a nice wine list. It’s a small restaurant that is very popular with locals so reservations are recommended. The owner, Herr Josef Lehrner is out-going, fun, and speaks English perfectly. The phone number shown above is his cell phone; he’s accustomed to receiving reservation calls from the U.S. Although the website is all in German, the staff here is proficient (enough) in English so no worries.

• Brenner Grill
www.brennergrill.de
Maximilianstraße 15
Reservations (recommended): +49 (0) 89 452288-0
S-Bahn Marienplatz, U-Bahn Odeonsplatz

Brenner Grill is a modern, upscale Italian bistro located within easy walking distance of Marienplatz. The meats, risotto, and salads are outstanding.The wine list is good for reds but has limited choices for whites unless you’re a Pinot Grigio fan. The interior is simple but very well done with soaring ceilings. It is quite popular with the locals so reservations are advised. Although the website is all in German, everyone on staff is very proficient in English.