I'll be in Munich for my 50th birthday at the end of April, any suggestions for what to do on a Friday and Saturday night? Yes, we will go to Hofbrauhaus. Any other 'must do' for a birthday in Munich?
Thank you
Posted by
NorthCarolina
1200 posts
I would NOT recommend eating at the Hofbrauhaus - get a beer and appetizer and enjoy the atmosphere, but the meals there are NOT very good - there are too many other great choices. The Viktualienmarkt is always a fun and authentic place to sample and try food and the atmosphere is amazing (it's a VERY LARGE outdoor beer garden with LOTS of options == many more locals recommend this over a meal at Hofbrauhaus.
While it's not German, one of our favorite places to dine in Munich is always Vino e Gusto -- it is super tiny, authentic Italian - we always make a RSVP. We like to snack and sample food at Viktualienmarkt during the day and go have a nice meal at Vino e Gusto at night.
You'll get tons of ideas here, you really can't go wrong in Munich.
Posted by
Snohomish, WA
3504 posts
I too would not go to the Hofbrauhaus for a meal. We have been several times and did not find the food to be very good, plus it can be a madhouse which isn't our style.
Take a look at Der Pschorr. It is right across from Viktualienmarkt. We have eaten there on tow trips, most recently in December, and the food is quite good and it has a nice atmosphere.
Posted by
OP
9 posts
@ Mignon, I want it to be memorable but need to keep in consideration that others might be with us, so no more than $150 per person. I'd like to stay in the old town area. For cuisine - Italian or German.
@ Mikliz97, thank you, I'll look at Der Pschorr
@ Chinalake67, thank you, I'll look at Vino e Gusto
Posted by
OP
9 posts
@ Mignon, I've been told to ask about other suggestions for Bavarian food, a little less expensive.
And thank you very much for those, Der Pschorr is my suggestion.
Posted by
Bavaria
2603 posts
Der Pschorr is my suggestion
As an alternative, you might consider the Spatenhaus (opposite the opera), which is a bit more upscale. A three-course menu (without wine or beer) costs about from 60€
Posted by
OP
9 posts
@Sla019, thanks for the suggestions.
@Mignon, again, thank you.
Posted by
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In Munich we enjoyed dinner at Schapeau at Hotel Torbraeu in the Old Town area near Marienplatz and the Isartor Gate. It is a lovely restaurant with excellent food and service, a great place for a special birthday. I had the weiner schnitzel and my husband had the sea bass. I would love to go back there. Hotel Torbraeu is over 500 years old
Posted by
OP
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@ Organizer8, thank you for the suggestions.