2 Best Restaurants in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, The Bavarian Alps

Adorned with frescoes depicting cheerful drinkers, this popular brewpub fills up with large groups and families every day of the week. The menu features standard Bavarian pub fare—expect sausages, steaks, and schnitzels galore—to be enjoyed alongside a frothy liter of beer. If in doubt, order the Bräustüberlpfanderl, a belly-busting banquet featuring pork knuckle, roast pork, roast duck, potato dumplings, and red cabbage. The atmosphere is more intimate than a traditional beer hall, as dining is divided into smaller rooms; in summer, sit out on the tree-shaded terrace.

Situated opposite the "new" Pfarrkirche St. Martin, this classic, wood-paneled, 19th-century inn with lovely painted ceilings is one of the city's most charming dining options. Friendly international staff serve up hearty portions of typical Bavarian food like roasted duck with potato dumplings and red cabbage, alongside a surprisingly wide selection of vegetarian and even vegan items; very rare for this meat-loving region. In the summer, take a seat out in the beer garden—as long as it's not been booked for an event.