if you're into German food, look no further
DESCRIPTION: Not many German restaurants in the area, but if you like the heavy cuisine (specializing in wurst), this place is the best of its kind that I've seen. I'm only the mood for German food on occasion, though. I should add that this place makes possibly the best Reuben I've ever had.
DATE: 2000-05-23
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : wurst sample

Comfortable, reliable
DESCRIPTION: Good selection of German food, small selection of draft German beers, pleasant atmosphere. Accordian player on weekend evenings. My family has been happy here for several years; one daughter even had her rehearsal dinner here before her wedding, and it was a success. [23 Sept 2005]
DATE: 2005-09-23
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Wienerschnitzel

A Burrito in Schnitzel Clothing
DESCRIPTION: The wonderful German Restaurant that *used* to be located here first changed owners to someone a little less skilled in the kitchen (and horrible with desserts), and then sold out completely. Its been a Latin/Salvadoran restaurant for more than 6 months, but the sign outside still advertises the Wurzburg Haus and its German cuisine. One thing is for certain: You won't find anything resembling German cuisine at this restaurant, despite its name. Sure caught me by surprise the first time. I have asked again about the misleading sign, but nothing changed. Maybe they are hoping to find a few customers who won't notice the difference. If they are that careless with something so simple as the sign out front, I can only assume they are equally careless inside.
DATE: 2006-05-16
FOODRATING : 2
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Someplace else

Unbelievable quality and VALUE
DESCRIPTION: We have eaten here for several years and always had outstanding food and service. You must try one of the draft beers, and any of the German entries. They are more then happy to satisfy your personal wishes. If the weather is nice try the beer garden. Save room for dessert.
DATE: 2004-07-02
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Filet Madellions mit Schalotten

Best German Restaurant in Maryland
DESCRIPTION: I have to comment on the gentleman above who thinks that the beer is pricy and that one should save their money for the real thing in Deutschland. Phooey. The Schmankerl Stube is an excellent German Restaurant. My wife is German and I lived almost eight years in Germany. I have been throughout the country and my favorite German food is by far the Bavarian basic country style of cooking. In many ways, it reminds me of the cooking found in the "Deep South" of our own country. Unchanged for centuries, these basic German dishes have pleased kings and queens for the past millemnium. Charlie, who owns the Schmankerl Stube, does an excellent job of creating a true, yet simple, German atmosphere reflective of his home country. This is very much what one would find in restaurant in a small town in Germany, should one wander in for a meal and a brew. Charlie's original beers are the real thing, and are imported in kegs from Germany. This is not the Americanized version of a foreign beer. A Typical German beer carries an alcohol content of 4-6% and some are higher. Charlie carries real German beer. My suggestion is that you call ahead for reservations and reserve the Schwein-Haxen. My German wife swears that Charlie has the best Schwein-Haxen she has ever eaten. I would say they are equal to the best I have ever eaten. As for the price of Charlie's beer, they are less costly than what you would pay at the Hofbrauhaus in Munich. I pasted the Munich Hofbruahaus beer menu, which I found on the web, below for your Reference. Hofbr u Original (light beer) 1,0 l 6,20 Hofbr u Dunkel (dark beer) 1,0 l 6,20 M nchner Kindl Weissbier (wheat beer) 0,5 l 3,30 Radler (light beer and lemon soda mix) 1,0 l 6,20 Dunkles Radler (dark beer and lemon soda mix) 1,0 l 6,20 Ru n (wheat beer and lemon soda mix) 1,0 l 6,60 Right now (February 14, 2006), one Euro is about $1.19. As you can see above, one "Hoffbrau Original" at the Munich Hofbrauhaus costs about $7.38 US today. Knock $1.00 off the price for the Hofbrauhaus being a tourist trap and you have about the same price at the Schmankerl Stube as the common folk pay in Germany. Charlie is not ripping anyone off. In fact, the Schmankerl Stube is an excellent value if you do not mind spending moderately on a meal. I recommend it highly. James Knight Knightsj1@aol.com
DATE: 2006-02-14
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Schwein-Haxe