09/08/09

Fantastic restaurant, fantastic food.

by greengeekgirl

If you live in Columbus and you like German food, you must go to Schmidt's. It seems a little touristy-German with the nearby fudge and gift shops, but the food here is the real deal. Schmidt's makes their own sausage and it is superior; the buffet, which is around $14 per person, features tons of delicious homemade food and all-you-can-eat delicious sausage, plus homemade mashed potatoes and German potato salad, cabbage and corned beef, sauerkraut, a salad bar, and usually a non-sausage meat option (chicken, meatloaf, etc). Unlike large chain buffets, the food is all homemade (except the mac and cheese, but whatever) and great; if this stuff is homemade, I can only imagine that the individual menu dinners are also great. Get a creme puff to round out your meal!

• Pros: Homemade sausage, great (cheap) buffet, great desserts
• Cons: I eat way too much here!

01/15/09

Wunderbar!

by OSUfanatic

I can't say enough good things about Schmidt's. The staff is always cheery and friendly, they dress in traditional German clothing as well. The restaurant itself has a fun but relaxed feel to it. They even have an accordion player and tuba player in some nights. A friend of mine yelled 'Play Freebird', and they did!

Then, there's the food! All of their sausages are amazing. I love the schnitzel and bahama mama. The non-sausage entrees are great as well. I suggest the alpine chicken. The only thing I don't like about Schmidt's is picking my sides because they're all so good. Sauerkraut, German potato salad, applesauce, all freshly made. That potato salad is like ambrosia.

Don't pass up this German Village gem.

• Pros: Everything: service, food, ambiance, value
• Cons: N/A

02/17/08

Best Wursts - no Best of the Worst

by napkinman

we were first timers to Schmidt's tonight and the experience was poor enough to compel me to write a review. Food took 50 minutes to arrive - the side salad alone took 30. The waitress spent more time talking to the busboys than to our table and neglected to keep us informed on any delays. Likewise, the manager seemed to care less about our experience stating "we try to get our food out in less than 20 minutes - your ticket was out in 18." No apology, which would have been nice. Bad first impression, unfortunately will be my last.