Great Decor and atmosphere but the food was just ok.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Dave Otterson
Super crowded and understaffed. Orders for food taken after 45 minutes after being seated. . Food arrived only warm.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jacob D
A Milwaukee landmark! Have already been to Von Trier twice since the new ownership and both times were excellent. They have German classics like schnitzel, Käsespätzle, obatzda, brats, giant pretzels as well as an extensive German beer selection. Highly recommend Von Trier to anyone! 🥨🍺
lawrence cahak
Came into town for the weekend, found this gem. The atmosphere should be a 6. The murals on the walls are amazing. Authentic German food 😋 Don't get me started on the Authentic Beers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew B
This place is an east side gem in Milwaukee! I highly recommended heading here if you appreciate German beer and good environment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Curds, Fish Fry, Bavarian Pretzel
Sean Boles
One of the best German restaurants in the entire Midwest
Jess M
That burger was not a joke. One of the best I've had in a while. Potato pancakes perfectly seasoned. Beautiful space inside and out. And huge draft menu. In Milwaukee from out of town and so glad we stumbled here. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Vanderbilt
On a beautiful day, the outdoor biergarten can't be beat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lee Cushman
3 people in my party had curry worst, each said it was the worst they ever had. My burger was hardly warm.
Website said closed at 1 AM got there at 10:30 and they were closed
Phil R
Took my German expat girlfriend to Von Trier Beer Hall hoping for a taste of home for her and a fun summer afternoon for both of us. We got some of that—but not quite enough to want to come back.
The Fruh Kölsch was crisp, light, and refreshing—perfect for a warm, humid day in the beer garden. My girlfriend ordered the neon green Spekto Cooler (think Ghostbusters Hi-C in a glass) which, despite its appearance, actually tasted really good. She didn’t get the Ghostbusters reference, though—lost in translation, I guess.
We started with the potato pancakes—or Kartoffelpuffer, as she called them. Unfortunately, they were not fresh. This was surprising given we arrived right at their opening time (1pm). Possibly the oil hadn’t fully heated yet? At least the sour cream and applesauce on the side were spot on—classic, well-chosen accompaniments.
Biggest disappointment: the currywurst. The sausage itself was decent quality, and the fries were hot and crispy, but the amount of curry ketchup was laughably small—barely a drizzle. It came off more like “sliced hot dog and fries” than an actual currywurst. We had to go back inside to request more sauce, which the waitress did bring, but it was cold and came far too late to save the dish. According to my girlfriend (from Berlin), currywurst should be drowning in warm, spicy-sweet sauce. This was a weak imitation.
Service left a lot to be desired. After the food was dropped off, our waitress never returned to check on us. My girlfriend noted the staff hanging around chatting about Harry Potter and scrolling on their phones instead of tending to guests. Not exactly the attentive service you’d expect, especially when the restaurant was just opening for the day.
On the plus side, the water was nice—fresh and slightly cool, “just like Germany,” as my girlfriend put it.
One last note: the menu seemed much more limited than what we’d seen online. After a bit of digging, we realized the place changed ownership earlier this spring. Could be a case of growing pains, but as it stands, it was more miss than hit.
I was going to give it four stars, chalking it up to an off day, but my girlfriend was adamant it be two—and considering the currywurst was supposed to be the star, I can’t say she’s wrong. Better for a beer than a meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jake Lyon
New guys are doing a good job. Limited food menu for now. Hacker Pschorr Hefeweiss is like a Blue Moon. Trivia on Thursdays. I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Purcell
Great deals, very friendly service, bartenders are great. Hopefully they all stick around after the closure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jim Bonomo
There is a sign in the window that says closed till further notice due to change in ownership. Good job updating your listings.
Great Decor and atmosphere but the food was just ok.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Super crowded and understaffed. Orders for food taken after 45 minutes after being seated. . Food arrived only warm.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
A Milwaukee landmark! Have already been to Von Trier twice since the new ownership and both times were excellent. They have German classics like schnitzel, Käsespätzle, obatzda, brats, giant pretzels as well as an extensive German beer selection. Highly recommend Von Trier to anyone! 🥨🍺
Came into town for the weekend, found this gem. The atmosphere should be a 6. The murals on the walls are amazing. Authentic German food 😋 Don't get me started on the Authentic Beers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is an east side gem in Milwaukee! I highly recommended heading here if you appreciate German beer and good environment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Curds, Fish Fry, Bavarian Pretzel
One of the best German restaurants in the entire Midwest
That burger was not a joke. One of the best I've had in a while. Potato pancakes perfectly seasoned. Beautiful space inside and out. And huge draft menu. In Milwaukee from out of town and so glad we stumbled here. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
On a beautiful day, the outdoor biergarten can't be beat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
3 people in my party had curry worst, each said it was the worst they ever had. My burger was hardly warm.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Love this place. Fantastic German Beer Selection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Website said closed at 1 AM got there at 10:30 and they were closed
Took my German expat girlfriend to Von Trier Beer Hall hoping for a taste of home for her and a fun summer afternoon for both of us. We got some of that—but not quite enough to want to come back.
The Fruh Kölsch was crisp, light, and refreshing—perfect for a warm, humid day in the beer garden. My girlfriend ordered the neon green Spekto Cooler (think Ghostbusters Hi-C in a glass) which, despite its appearance, actually tasted really good. She didn’t get the Ghostbusters reference, though—lost in translation, I guess.
We started with the potato pancakes—or Kartoffelpuffer, as she called them. Unfortunately, they were not fresh. This was surprising given we arrived right at their opening time (1pm). Possibly the oil hadn’t fully heated yet? At least the sour cream and applesauce on the side were spot on—classic, well-chosen accompaniments.
Biggest disappointment: the currywurst. The sausage itself was decent quality, and the fries were hot and crispy, but the amount of curry ketchup was laughably small—barely a drizzle. It came off more like “sliced hot dog and fries” than an actual currywurst. We had to go back inside to request more sauce, which the waitress did bring, but it was cold and came far too late to save the dish. According to my girlfriend (from Berlin), currywurst should be drowning in warm, spicy-sweet sauce. This was a weak imitation.
Service left a lot to be desired. After the food was dropped off, our waitress never returned to check on us. My girlfriend noted the staff hanging around chatting about Harry Potter and scrolling on their phones instead of tending to guests. Not exactly the attentive service you’d expect, especially when the restaurant was just opening for the day.
On the plus side, the water was nice—fresh and slightly cool, “just like Germany,” as my girlfriend put it.
One last note: the menu seemed much more limited than what we’d seen online. After a bit of digging, we realized the place changed ownership earlier this spring. Could be a case of growing pains, but as it stands, it was more miss than hit.
I was going to give it four stars, chalking it up to an off day, but my girlfriend was adamant it be two—and considering the currywurst was supposed to be the star, I can’t say she’s wrong. Better for a beer than a meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
New guys are doing a good job. Limited food menu for now. Hacker Pschorr Hefeweiss is like a Blue Moon. Trivia on Thursdays. I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great deals, very friendly service, bartenders are great. Hopefully they all stick around after the closure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
There is a sign in the window that says closed till further notice due to change in ownership. Good job updating your listings.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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