Bavarian Dining At It’s Best in Asheville North Carolina

Ich Bin Ein Berliner (for one night at least) or a Sau Bayer. The Bavarian delights at Bavarian dining restaurant are worth the drive to be sure
By: The Bavarian Restaurant & Biergarten
 
July 8, 2010 - PRLog -- King Ludwig of Bavaria was known as both the “Fairytale King” and “Mad King Ludwig” by his people, and for good reason. His favorite pastime was building strange, elaborate castles with garish color schemes, which have become some of Germany’s most beloved tourist attractions. How peculiar and amusing then, to find a Bavarian restaurant serving authentic German food. After all, what better place for a restaurant inspired by the great food of Bavaria.

Opening the main door into Bavarian Dining Restaurant makes me feel a bit like Dorothy walking out into a Technicolor Munchkin land.  But, considering that the restaurant gets its inspiration from a German king who made Liberace look understated, it was a fitting and fun introduction to an authentic German restaurant with the charm of a lovingly decrepit Eastern European hole-in-the-wall.

We are quickly seated and I’m glad to find that there isn’t a wait—from what I hear, however, the restaurant does a brisk business and since they do take reservations you are risking a wait not to make one, especially on weekends. With cold weather making its way into town, you can be sure that people will be craving the sturdy, warming German fare that is featured.

The menu offers a few starters, including a sausage sampler platter for two and herring salad and don’t forget potato pancakes. I found myself most tempted by the Bratwurst sampler mit sour dough German bread. Accompanied with a brown onion sauce, the dish was utterly lacking in pretension but totally satisfying. After doing some research, I found that the preparation is a very traditional one, but the cook in me couldn’t help but think it could be improved by toasting the bread for a texture boost.

There is a small but comprehensive German wine selection, as well as 4 Bavarian draft beers to choose from. I went with a glass of Reichshof Riesling ($6.50). While sweeter than described by our server, this golden wine cut through the well-spiced richness of the sausage wonderfully.

The salad  that accompanies some entrees might throw novices for a loop, but it’s really quite good. They call it Wiener salad simple red ripe tomato with a little shaved onions, I had only one complaint—it was very fresh and tasted absolutely great what a surprise very simple and yet  sooooooooooo good.

On the evening of my visit, the soup of the day was a ungarische goulash soup. It was a warm and soothing contribution to a chilly evening, and was even better with a piece of hearty German Sourdough bread with butter.

My dining companion decided on the Schweinshaxe ($24.99), you must a Fred Flintstone-worthy hunk of pork shank, slow cooked until falling off the bone, That you must order 24 hours ahead. We got lucky some costumer did not show up. Almost reminiscent of pot roast or pulled pork barbeque. Served alongside of delicious half and half potato dumplings, there was enough left over for both of us to have lunch the next day.

I once lived in Europe, where I developed an unabashed love for Wiener Schnitzel ($22.99), so of course I couldn’t resist trying Bavarian restaurant version. They offer multiple varieties of schnitzel, but I went for the traditional—tender veal, crisp coating, sprinkled with lots of lemon and also accompanied by those fantastic fried spaetzle.

Although we were beyond full and had enough leftovers to feed a small family, I felt it was my duty to try the Apple Strudel ($6.50)—see the sacrifices I make? , this dessert was great with a viscous whipped cream piled on. In fact, considering the hearty portions at the Bavarian Restaurant , you might want to take advantage of the $6.00 plate-sharing fee, which thoughtfully comes with an extra 2 side orders.

You are doing yourself a disservice if you’ve never ventured out to the Bavarian Restaurant . It has its quirks to be sure, but it provides a rare opportunity to sample great German food right here in Asheville NC. Sure, some might call the service a little slow, but I prefer to think of it as “relaxed” and “European”. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy, digest, and people watch—a rare treat these days.

You might want to call them 828 645 8383 to make reservations.

Some nights they do have entertainment.

Look them up on line at http://www.bavariandining.com

You might want to take advantage of the dollars you can save by printing out a coupon or gift certificate.

Open from 11:30 am until 9 pm. Closed on Monday’s.
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Source:The Bavarian Restaurant & Biergarten
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