Best of the Wurst German Kitchen

Excellent moderately priced menu of German dishes with some offerings of fish and burger. Food was excellent and service was great. Waitress patiently answered all our questions and was very pleasant and accomodating. We sat outside on the covered patio which is right on the Rancocas Creek. This place is a BYOB which helps to keep down the cost. Also, this is a cash only establishment.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Best of the Wurst Platter, Potato Pancakes, Bratwurst, Wienerschnitzel Spatzel \u0026 Red Cabbage

The food is great! My new go-to spot when I am on the river in the boat. Pull right up to the dock!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First visit to Best of the Wurst German Kitchen, a hidden gem at 625 Harrison St. in Riverside, behind Lightning Jack's Marina, on the Rancocas Creek. Gorgeous waterside views on an absolutely beautiful night, highlighted by some spectacular food.

For appetizers, we requested they go extra, extra spicy on an order of mussels, and the heat level was intense. Didn't count the shells, but there must have been 3 dozen mussels, with sliced kielbasa, a rich, savory tomato-based broth, and a delicious loaf of bread. Loaded potato pancakes are extra crisp, and covered with sour cream, bacon, red onion, and Gruyere cheese, with a side of apple sauce.

For dinner, we had their Polish Cheesesteak, which is ground kielbasa, and served with their haus-made cheese sauce on a long roll. Indescribably good. Served with fries that were very crisp without having to ask for them being well-done.

Their B.O.T.W. Roast Beef is sliced sauerbraten, with Fontina cheese melted over it, and covered in ginger snap gravy, and it's possibly the best sauerbraten I have ever eaten. The sauce is outstanding, and I wish that I had a gallon of it, right now.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic German food. Was not disappointed with anything that was brought out to the table. It has been a few years since I have been to Germany, and even longer since my Oma passed. Comfort food for me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Best of the Wurst Platter, Potato Pancakes, Bratwurst, Chicken Schnitzel, Spaetzte, Red Cabbage, Honey Cake, Wienerschnitzel Spatzel \u0026 Red Cabbage, German Mac and Cheese

I thoroughly enjoyed my six sausage platter beside a gorgeous view of the Rancocas Creek at the Best of the Wurst restaurant, tucked away behind the Lightning Jack's marina in #Riverside, #NJ. From left to right: kielbasa, weisswurst, knackwurst, wurstchen, old world sausage, and bratwurst, all sourced from a butcher in Philadelphia. The haus-made buttery spaetzle and tangy sauerkraut made the meal, and the Düsseldorf mustard is a must. This authentic German-American menu has everything from an old family recipe for turtle soup to a JagerSchnitzel hoagie made with pork schnitzel and mushroom gravy on a long roll. It's an out of this world hidden gem. I visited 7/19/25. Check them out! #INeverSausageaHotDog

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is delicious. Love the specials they are always great. The staff is friendly and when you sit on the patio the view of the Rancocas Creek is soothing. Sunset dining is the absolute best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The place doesn't look very impressive and has definitely seen better days. But wow! The food was delicious!! Every single thing we ordered was SO good. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was lovely to sit out on the deck and see the water. Don't let it's outer appearance fool you. This spot is a hidden gem and definitely deserves a try. Just know that it's cash only and BYOB. (There's an ATM). You won't regret giving it a try. YUM!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maybe it was an off night. We went for my husband's birthday on a Thursday night when most places are gearing up for the weekend. None of the sides on the menu were available and many of the main courses as well. so while we all received only 2/3 of what is normally provided we were charged full price. 1 can of soda was $3.00. It was hot outside and people were drinking them fast. Of note, there was no inside dining being offered that night. Our soda bill was $56.00 dollars we ordered approximately 18 sodas, which you know were gotten from the local grocery store probably on the 3 12 packs for $16 bucks. So basically the markup was almost 4x higher than the cost.

I ordered their Rancocas Burger and it was terrible. Specifically asked if I could have it medium rare and it arrived burnt and cost $20 for a burger and crinkle cut french fries.

Final bill for 9 adults and 1 child $474.00 not including tip. $52 per person and my husband's birthday dinner the German Pride was served with 3 different sausages and sauerkraut. We were told they were getting for the weekend and ran out of items due to making them for the weekend event, then charged full price. When I shared my disappointment regarding the bill, I was fed the overhead cost song and dance, the cost of supplies being insane and some other rhetoric, I quite honestly stopped listening when his cost of business was now my problem. For the price of the meals you would think ok well the place must be beautiful. It is far from which is normally something I love. The rougher looking the location most times the food is amazing, the company is like minded and the prices are fair. It looks like a garage made into a restaurant with people full on living above it and kids toys and discarded yard items all over the place. The one really cool decoration is the statue out front it was super cool. Ultimately save your money, you are getting far from authentic German food, no ambiance of the culture and if you want a piece of birthday cake it is one flavor and $18 bucks a slice. Get entemanns you will thank me later.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 5

Wilhelm and staff were amazing helping us put together an authentic German celebration for our students at Brookfield Academy. We were team Germany for our school Olympics and we wanted to connect our kids to German culture. Wilhelm put a menu together for us and even participated in a Q&A video to answer our students' questions! Thank you so much - we truly appreciate it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food, reasonably priced. Great relaxed atmosphere dining outdoors on the Rancocas Creek. Very friendly owner and staff.

Wonderful food! Owners should work on their signage so more people discover this gem.

Great hidden German kitsch spot with perfect schnitzel.

Best food I’ve had in a while. Absolutely loved it. First time, and won’t be my last. Had schnitzel (huge portion) and Kartoffelpuffer.

I’ll be back in the summer when I see the docks out.

Another fantastic dinner. Place always delivers an amazing experience

Pierogi's were excellent...ended up going on schnitzel night..I really don't eat that but they accommodated a chicken cordon Blu which was very tasty!