Schnell’s Brauhaus

If you must compare, better than Bauer’s that was in the same location. Staff is efficient and friendly, management is professional and the food… well the food is delicious. My other half and I have been sending people over to ensure the menu keeps the German fare. Love the red cabbage (as good as Mader’s in Old town Milwaukee) and the Wurst platter. The beverage selection is wide with the best German beer selection in town. Keep up the good work!

Finally a place with German beer other than the few generic ones you see everywhere. The pork schnitzel was delicious and on par what I used to get in Germany. Will definitely return!

Staff was awesome, food was delicious and came out quickly! Loved the beer variety they had. Will be going back again soon!

I went to this place last night. The beer selection was great, and the Dragon Milk stout is ridiculously good. The chicken wings were delicious, but the cheese curds were greasy as another reviewer noted. That all said, I don’t know what people are talking about it being expensive. Wings for $ 8 and domestic beer for $ 3? Very reasonable!

Originally I thought this place was going to be a gold mine and I loved coming here. Having a place that sold German fare is great since no other restaurant in Palatine provides that. Even as a vegetarian, I was able to find things on the menu I really enjoyed. Things quickly turned for the worst and I am glad to see there are new owners but other than keeping beer stocked, (which was a constant issue for the previous owner) the atmosphere is rather dull, they still have disgruntled employees that seem irritated with the manner things are run, and the menu was slimmed considerably. The location and space is very nice, it just seems that they are falling short in a lot of little areas. Hope to see them spice up the place so it becomes more appealing.

I tried to love this place. I really did. It was my hangout when it was bauer’s (thats what it was called before it was sold). I just cannot go here. From the first day, the owner says he’s only going to be there on opening weekend, and I’ve never see him again. He’s there all the time. The menu is OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive. and I mean OUTRAGEOUS. Food was a little better when it was bauers, but who cares.
I walked in once after a concert at 45 minutes to close and ordered a liter of beer. the owner then gave the bartender a very hard time in front of me for serving me such a large drink so close to last call.
He also grabbed a girl I was talking to (on a different day) and removed her from me.
I stopped going there, but yesterday was my friends birthday, they wanted to be there, so I went, but since I’m on a diet, I was only drinking shots because I’m counting calories.
I drank 16 shots and was still standing. I felt like I had had 4 beers. The shots all tasted very watered down. I went next door to TJ’s, ordered the same shot, and POW! felt like a kick to the mouth.
They charged me 5 dollars a shot for watered-​down booze. Thats the last straw. I need everyone to know.
I hope they go out of business or someone else buys the bar. thats outrageous.

Love the guys that own and run this place. Same guys as The Donkey Inn. I am just not sure a German Brauhaus in Palatine is the answer. I would love to see one of two things from this place. First would be a menu similar to that of the Donkey, which is fantastic and has something for everyone. Or the second thing I think palatine severel misses out on is a country or even «country light» type place. I am actually not a huge fan of that type music but if done right, can bring in an awesome clientele
These guys running it are sharp and I am sure they will make this work or switch it to something that does.
Until that time, gotta lay in the middle and give it a 2 for now

Went for German but it has an Austrian flair! We REALLY had a good time and enjoyed the food and talking with the chef! Stopped on the spur of the moment as we were in the area. Had been to the old German place and the new owners have really spiffed up this restaurant. The outside is inviting, and walking in a wave of sound washes over you. On a Friday night it was packed at the bar. This is not a huge place, but remodeled and very hip, replacing the old tired décor. Sitting in a booth at the back, we could watch all of the comings and goings without too much bar noise. The menu is reasonably priced, with a great appetizer list of favorites and new interesting items. A huge tall glass of german draft beer was only $ 5.00. We ordered chicken schnitzel, with spaetzle, red cabbage, and ordered german potato salad and sauerkraut on the side. The schnitzel was thin and crisp, two huge potions, but tender with a butter knife. The kraut and potatoes were very tangy and good, and the spaetzle was Austrian style, thicker and made with a teaspoon by hand not a machine. Rich but delicious. Can’t wait to go back!

Miss baurs, used to go there every fri with my friends, food is garbage but the beers similar, higher prices and the only good thing left is the moose head and the best waitress Karen, I wish they’d bring baurs back with the same staff awesome outfits and bugers and cheese curds will never go again.

Went last night with two friends. The Irish bar is down the street and the St. Patty’s party was filling up this German restaurant.
I used to go to Bauer’s and was watching what would open here… to my happiness it was another German restaurant. They kept my favorite waitress Karen! They still have my Vitus German beer (though a bit higher in price – that’s why this is 4 instead of 5 stars). They still have amazing cheese curds. And they have even better Chicken Schnitzel. This is what I had. The curds were great. The schnitzel phenomenal and not greasy. They also had great green beans and mashed potatoes. For three people, three meals and three beers it was about $ 90 before tip. Not bad for a nice meal.
The new owner’s own the Donkey Inn which has been open forever so they must know what their doing and it shows with the wonderful food. A friend told me they had flown in an Austrian chef to review the recipes and I don’t doubt it.
Go here if you want great German food. I’m picky and give honest reviews. If I like it, it’s got to be pretty good!

Used to visit Bauer’s Brauhaus frequently for the Bauer Burger. Very disappointed no comparable burger is offered. I’ll miss you bacon jelly :(

Small friendly place. Service was great. Plenty of German beer but still offered other favorites. I had the pretzel and it was perfect. I will definitely go back to try more. The owner even stop by to thank us for coming and made sure we had an enjoyable experience.

Thought we were going to Brauer’s Brauhaus and was surprised to find out the restaurant had new owners and a new name. BIG changes to the menu with less items and higher prices. I will miss those deviled eggs! They still have a large selection of German beers. Was happy to see they kept our favorite waitress, Karen!
Ordered cheese curds and potato pancakes for appetizer’s. Cheese curds were greasy while pancakes were quite good.
Main entrée was a slow roasted Pork Shank with a mushroom gravy, bread dumpling and sauerkraut. In my opinion, the mushroom gravy was too sour and overwhelmed the shank. Once I scraped it off however the pork was cooked perfectly and delicious.
Shared a piece of German Chocolate Cake and Apple Streusel. Cake was very good but the streusel should have had layers of flaky crust, ours was very moist and chewy.
I will come back to try other entrees that caught my eye and see if I can be influenced to increase my star rating.