Wesley S. is not joking around when he says "Biggest Steaks in Ohio!!". My friend Tuni would always get the prime rib. It would not fit on the plate. I have never had the German food. I am Polish and can't really... well I can forgive, but I can't forget. I don't enjoy German food. This was my go to place if I could ever scrounge up enough change or sell some DVD movies or compact discs for money when I was broke. My graduation dinner was held here. Back in 2005, they only accepted cash. I don't know if that is still the case but be ready for that.
(5)
Laura R.
Ordered the bratwurst platter and my date had the homemade sausage platter. We both liked the bratwurst more but overall amazing meal with great bread, tons of sauerkraut, and German mustard. My margarita was very strong and date ordered an entire Liter of German beer!! Awesome food, laid back atmosphere, decent services, and it's a quiet relaxed place, a good getaway from the other crazy restaurants overrun by students in the area. PS They only take cash.
(5)
Joanne K.
My boyfriend and I split a German combination platter and a shaved beef platter. It had more then enough food for the two of us. We especially liked the beef tips and will be returning in the future.Our total bill with sodas was 41.72$.
(5)
Jim S.
First off everything stated in the previous Yelp reviews is true! Here is my take. What you see is not even close to what it is. Dining area reminds me of a 1970s vintage family restaurant. So much so that I would have left except it was VERY busy. A full house of locals is a good sign to stick it out. Food here seems split between your German Grandma for dinner and a Middle Ages meat fest. Tonight we had German. But we seen good looking steaks the size of chuck roast pouring out of the kitchen. Definitely a local favorite. The wife's Schnitzel was huge. My Rouladen was big also. Both of us liked the large amount of yummy Spatzel that came with it. It did not take long to see why they were busy. Food was like nothing we have had anywhere else (at least not East of Atlantic Ocean). Looking for something you haven't had? Here is you chance.
(4)
J P.
Went to Henry's today new ceiling tiles and carpet, the food was awesome as I remembered
(5)
Susie T.
Wish I could write a review on this place. But we ventured out on a Saturday night with 6 people and found the place closed ... too bad none of the restaurant info included the fact that they are only open Tuesday - Friday. Closed on Saturday & Sunday! Oh well guess we'll have to try it again some day
(1)
Sarah N.
Don't be fooled by the outside of this place! The portions are large and the staff is super friendly! Only accepts cash! Also has a great list for German beers! Great for your meat & potatoes kind of nights!
(4)
Tammy Jo F.
My husband and I stopped here for dinner last Saturday evening after a shopping excursion in Kent. We hadn't eaten all day so we were HUNGRY! The building appears to be an old "Dutch Pantry" replete with a barn shaped wooden sign and horseshoe parking lot. (I have no idea how I channeled Dutch Pantry but it may have something to do with the fact that I'm 50 years old.) The main entry to the restaurant accesses the bar... a "too well lit" bar for my tastes (I like dimly lit, covert drinking spots that encourage heart-to-heart conversations and dreamy memories). All of the waitstaff was busy but seemed happy to be there. We were seated in what I would call the middle dining room, where the waitstaff runs back and forth from the kitchen to the main dining room. We would have preferred a more romantic setting but the entire restaurant is bathed in the "cafeteria/hospital" style lighting... My husband and I ordered Spaetzels with gravy, Smoked Oysters, and Herring in a sour cream sauce for appetizers along with Merlot for me and a Dortmunder for my hubby. Our waitress, Diane, gave me helpful wine advice. The apps were delicious! We even ordered extra Spaetzels with our dinners! I should note that the steaks here literally hang over the plates... I mean we made comparisons to Fred Flintstone going to the drive-thru diner and the rack of ribs tipping over his car. We were trying to look over at a fellow diner's giant steak without seeming rude when his wife pleasantly said, "You can turn around and look if you want!" By the end of the night other diners entering the restaurant were gawking at our prime ribs. I should mention here that Henry Wahner's does not accept credit cards. We knew this ahead of time so there was no problem. Our dinners consisted of salads, mashed potatoes/gravy, spaetzels, and giant prime rib cuts (bone intact). Wow! Everything was delicious!! Of course we took our leftover steaks home with us (the prime rib resulted in lunch and dinner sandwiches for my husband). We did purchase a lemon-blueberry cake with a cream cheese filling to take home (part -breakfast/part-lunch fare later in the week). Overall the restaurant is top-notch, the prices are very reasonable for the quality/abundance of food one receives, the waitstaff is awesome (thumbs-up to Diane), and the fellow patrons are extremely friendly (it seems like a lot of regulars eat here!) The decor and atmosphere leaves much to be desired. The bill may not reflect the dining atmosphere. We would recommend this restaurant to friends and will DEFINITELY return!
(4)
Annette S.
We were hesitant about coming here based on some reviews on here. There were five of us in the party and we all ordered different meals. Everyone had very good food and we all had leftovers. The service was very good and various our requests were taken care of with no complaints or frowns from the servers. She brought extra bread, barbecue sauce, steak sauce and was very pleasant every time we stopped her to ask for something else or ask questions.
(4)
Jennifer M.
Very old school feeling restaurant. The food was mediocre but the portions were big. Our server was nice. They don't take credit cards, we had to run to the bank and get cash. Paid $80 for 2 of us and left $20 for tips. For $100 in total, I probably wouldn't go there again but overall it was an ok experience.
(3)
Yvone R.
After living in the area for 10+ years, I finally made it over to Henry Wahner's and ABSOLUTELY loved it!!! Hubby and I went at opening. We walked in and there is a bar/lounge area to the right. To the left is the sit down restaurant. The waitress asked how many and let us pick where we wanted to sit. I LOVE choosing my seat! I'm more comfortable that way! Our waitress was kind and patient. She happily explained questionable items on the menu and when asked, even gave us her recommendations. As an appetizer we tried their sauerkraut balls. OMG! I've never tasted homemade and it was delicious!!!! Even hubby, who hates sauerkraut ate them!!! I then ordered the Deutsche Platte, also known as their German Combination Platter. I wanted to try everything and this was the best way to do it. It is a combination plate with sausage, goulash, schnitzel, spatzels and saucekraut. I fell in love! The beef of the Goulash was extremely tender and just enough spice to heat you from the inside. The Schnitzel is my favorite. I ate all of that! The platter is SO HUGE that I took 75% home and had 2 more meals from it! Hubby had the T-Bone steak. All of the other reviewers were not kidding about the size. IF YOU WANT A STEAK THE SIZE OF YOUR FACE, THIS IS WHERE YOU GO!!! Hubby ordered it medium and they go it done right the first go round. He even said it tasted beautiful! The German Chocolate cake looked yummy and hubby ate it all, but I had to have the Creme Schnitten. WORTH IT! All together the check was $64 and some change but it was worth every penny! WE ARE GOING BACK!!!
(5)
Andy S.
My first visit was fantastic Anne the owner and bar staff was so warm and well coming Maria was our cute waitress, she was so helpful and on the case all night. Our food was one of the best meals I have eaten here in the USA. There is something to be said about a mom & pops Restersnt. Be sure to book your table ahead of time and you will be expected to pay with cash or check as paying with Credit Card costs the Restersnt extra money that they do not have to pass onto the customer. So I was very excited to see the bill, it was a lot lower than I expected.
(5)
Ron N.
The very best cuisine of German food in the Kent! Everything is fresh and extremely tasty! We have eaten there several times and have NEVER had a bad experience,and the food is heavenly!!!!
(5)
John K.
I wish I could give it 0. The restaurant is very old style. It smells like a nursing home. They do not take credit card so you better bring cash or a check. And you better bring a lot of money. My father got a steak, I got a steak and my sister got the soup and the total was 75$ It is true the portions are huge, but our steaks were fatty. Also I asked for medium and my father median-well and it came out medium rare. Very pink and bloody. Two thumbs DOWN
(1)
Chris E.
Come hungry! This place is VERY GOOD, especially the German fair. Huge portions, comfy but very old school decor.
(4)
Mandy L.
This is my "go to" spot when I'm craving a steak that's bigger than my face! Pro-Tip: If you are short on funds, from 4-6 pm Tues.-Fri they run an early bird special where select entrees like top sirloin and German fare are about half off normal price. The last time I went my friend and I were on time for the early bird and got two sirloins, potato side, side salad, and rolls for like 30 bucks. It was crazy delicious and I had mad leftovers! Henry Wahner's really is a hidden gem in Kent. It is definitely old-school but who cares about the decor? I remember my family taking my grandma here like 15+ years ago and it hasn't changed one bit since then. Fortunately, neither has the quality of their food and service. Our servers were super nice, attentive, quick with the refills but not intrusive and the meal was nicely paced. Next time, I plan to get some of the German fare because I saw some schnitzel going to another table that looked Uh-Mazing! Give their Jaeger potato side a try for some creamy, cheesy, jalapeno (just a tinge) goodness. As others have said - be sure you're packing some cash or your check book as they do not take cards. (There is an ATM pretty much just across the street so don't panic if you happen to forget cash but still want some delicious meats.) The experience of being in Henry Wahners' would probably make a vegan cry, be nice to your veggie-friends and don't take them here. ;)
(4)
J K.
This is an OK place, but it's German more in theory than practice. The entrance is by the bar. I walked inside and looked around, seeing no one (around 5:45 on a weeknight). Finally I spotted someone who looked like a waitress moving around some tables down the hall. When I told her I wanted dinner, she said something like "Ruth will take care of you" and turned back to her empty tables. Of course, I had no idea who Ruth (or whatever the name) was. But I wandered down the hall and into the dining room, where the first woman had disappeared. A faint sound of conversation led me around another corner to an unattended hostess stand. Eventually someone noticed me and led me to a table. The inner dining room was fairly busy for a weeknight (helped along, no doubt, by the early bird specials). So busy that I had to wait at least 10 minutes for my decaf coffee. (A word about the early birds: Though it doesn't say so on the menu, they're not just cheaper than regular dining hours; they're half-size portions at two-thirds the price, at least for the goulash.) So I went for the full-portion goulash, with a bean salad side. DO NOT pick the bean salad side. It was bland, and such a small portion that I can only assume the house salad I could have chosen instead must be just one leaf of lettuce. The "goulash" came with spaetzle and sauerkraut. I had considered asking for red cabbage instead, but I'm glad I didn't. The kraut was great -- a little spicy but not too vinegary. The main part of the plate was something I wouldn't call authentic goulash (and I've had that in Hungary and Austria). Pretty bland gravy. However, the beef was tender and there was a lot of it -- enough for a full second meal the next day. It took so long to get a waitress' attention when I was done that I skipped dessert; the choices on the menu didn't look too exciting. It's not a place I would return to again and again, but it's not bad and probably a good place to take your grandma.
(3)
Janet W.
Great Prime Rib..really good. Restaurant is a Real Retro dinner club. Expect a good Martini or Manhatten, the old fashion good way.
(5)
Rod L.
My first impression as I walked in the door is that some one hasn't re-decorated this place in a very long time...but it was clean and comfortable. We were seated right away. The server was attentive and did a great job. My dinner date ordered the liver and onions. It arrived hanging over the plate. One piece was cooked to his liking and the other was way undercooked. He took it home to have as a dinner meal. No problem. I orderd the bratwurst. It came with 2 brats, a large portion of sauerkraut and hot german potato salad. I took half of it home for my meal the next day. The server kept the coffee and water filled. She asked if we wanted any desserts-who had room for a dessert!!! Would i be back again? ABSOLUTELY!!!
(5)
Leslie J.
Steaks as big as your head and decor straight out of your grandma's double wide. The steaks are amazing but everything is charged separately and the don't take credit or debit cards. Honestly, the decor is really a turn off. It's like eating in a dank basement rec room in 1980.
(2)
John J.
Cash or check. They do not take credit cards. Food is great. Recommended for "meat and potato" crowd.
(4)
Eric B.
I can honestly say that this is the best German restaurant I've ever been to. Every time me and my girlfriend are in Kent we can't not stop at Henry Wahner's for a meal. Great food and reasonable prices makes this place an excellent choice!
(5)
Amanda S.
Awesome food. Huge steaks! Got the German platter, really good.
(4)
Wesley S.
Biggest Steaks in Ohio!! The prime rib at this place is insane, its so big it don't even fit on the plate. They also have pretty good German food. Dont expect anything fancy inside but worth the visit.
(4)
Susan K.
I was so excited to visit this restaurant again! I had eaten there quite awhile ago and remembered the atmosphere..the food.. the service..and the overall ambience. What I found now is a sad looking place..when we first entered we saw that is was dark, dank, and very DIRTY looking...when seated by the window you sit at a table with Vinyl tableclothes..and paint peeling from the windowsills...we decided to order(although my intial reaction is to RUN) I ordered the steak(porterhouse) and hubby ordered Prime Rib both Medium..after 45 minutes of waiting and a basket of Cold ,stale, rolls we received our dinners..My steak was RAW..and COLD...took another 10 min to catch the waitresses attention( we and another party were the ONLY customers in the place) asked for it to be refired to what I had specified when I ordered it. Took ANOTHER 30 minutes to get my steak returned to me..in the meantime hubby and eaten..was done! The steak at that time was hot and tasty but had to get it to go!!! When our waitress "wrapped" it for us. she literally WRAPPED it in plastic..and put it in a USED Giant Eagle plastic bag!!! I was soooo disappointed in this expirience!!! THEY CLEARLY NEED GORDON RAMSEY IN THERE to clean it..decorate it..and show them what customers expect! I would NEVER go there again unless I see the place under NEW ownership..and renovated and CLEAN!
(1)
Michelle W.
I ordered the prime rib which was pretty good. My friend ordered the filet, and he found it decent as well. NOT the absolute best steakhouse I've ever been too. You're better off going to Outback where the prices are lower, and they take credit/debit cards! I really cannot stand the fact that they don't take credit/debit cards. It's 2012, people! The decor is BEYOND outdated. Very ugly/musty inside. I wouldn't go back solely based on the fact that they take cash and checks ONLY.
(2)
George C.
The plus: huge, delicious steaks. Lots of other German-style cuisine on the menu, but the steaks are the signature menu item. The negative: no free refills on soft drinks, and they don't accept credit/debit cards (but they will accept checks). Staff is friendly. Decor is from the 70's. It gets pretty packed in here and they do run out of Prime Rib, which is the signature steak here.
(3)
Sean G.
Really quite good - huge portions and very tasty. One caveat we found out the hard way, no credit cards - but cash or a check work. I will definitely go back
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : No Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
P W.
Wesley S. is not joking around when he says "Biggest Steaks in Ohio!!". My friend Tuni would always get the prime rib. It would not fit on the plate. I have never had the German food. I am Polish and can't really... well I can forgive, but I can't forget. I don't enjoy German food. This was my go to place if I could ever scrounge up enough change or sell some DVD movies or compact discs for money when I was broke. My graduation dinner was held here. Back in 2005, they only accepted cash. I don't know if that is still the case but be ready for that.
(5)Laura R.
Ordered the bratwurst platter and my date had the homemade sausage platter. We both liked the bratwurst more but overall amazing meal with great bread, tons of sauerkraut, and German mustard. My margarita was very strong and date ordered an entire Liter of German beer!! Awesome food, laid back atmosphere, decent services, and it's a quiet relaxed place, a good getaway from the other crazy restaurants overrun by students in the area. PS They only take cash.
(5)Joanne K.
My boyfriend and I split a German combination platter and a shaved beef platter. It had more then enough food for the two of us. We especially liked the beef tips and will be returning in the future.Our total bill with sodas was 41.72$.
(5)Jim S.
First off everything stated in the previous Yelp reviews is true! Here is my take. What you see is not even close to what it is. Dining area reminds me of a 1970s vintage family restaurant. So much so that I would have left except it was VERY busy. A full house of locals is a good sign to stick it out. Food here seems split between your German Grandma for dinner and a Middle Ages meat fest. Tonight we had German. But we seen good looking steaks the size of chuck roast pouring out of the kitchen. Definitely a local favorite. The wife's Schnitzel was huge. My Rouladen was big also. Both of us liked the large amount of yummy Spatzel that came with it. It did not take long to see why they were busy. Food was like nothing we have had anywhere else (at least not East of Atlantic Ocean). Looking for something you haven't had? Here is you chance.
(4)J P.
Went to Henry's today new ceiling tiles and carpet, the food was awesome as I remembered
(5)Susie T.
Wish I could write a review on this place. But we ventured out on a Saturday night with 6 people and found the place closed ... too bad none of the restaurant info included the fact that they are only open Tuesday - Friday. Closed on Saturday & Sunday! Oh well guess we'll have to try it again some day
(1)Sarah N.
Don't be fooled by the outside of this place! The portions are large and the staff is super friendly! Only accepts cash! Also has a great list for German beers! Great for your meat & potatoes kind of nights!
(4)Tammy Jo F.
My husband and I stopped here for dinner last Saturday evening after a shopping excursion in Kent. We hadn't eaten all day so we were HUNGRY! The building appears to be an old "Dutch Pantry" replete with a barn shaped wooden sign and horseshoe parking lot. (I have no idea how I channeled Dutch Pantry but it may have something to do with the fact that I'm 50 years old.) The main entry to the restaurant accesses the bar... a "too well lit" bar for my tastes (I like dimly lit, covert drinking spots that encourage heart-to-heart conversations and dreamy memories). All of the waitstaff was busy but seemed happy to be there. We were seated in what I would call the middle dining room, where the waitstaff runs back and forth from the kitchen to the main dining room. We would have preferred a more romantic setting but the entire restaurant is bathed in the "cafeteria/hospital" style lighting... My husband and I ordered Spaetzels with gravy, Smoked Oysters, and Herring in a sour cream sauce for appetizers along with Merlot for me and a Dortmunder for my hubby. Our waitress, Diane, gave me helpful wine advice. The apps were delicious! We even ordered extra Spaetzels with our dinners! I should note that the steaks here literally hang over the plates... I mean we made comparisons to Fred Flintstone going to the drive-thru diner and the rack of ribs tipping over his car. We were trying to look over at a fellow diner's giant steak without seeming rude when his wife pleasantly said, "You can turn around and look if you want!" By the end of the night other diners entering the restaurant were gawking at our prime ribs. I should mention here that Henry Wahner's does not accept credit cards. We knew this ahead of time so there was no problem. Our dinners consisted of salads, mashed potatoes/gravy, spaetzels, and giant prime rib cuts (bone intact). Wow! Everything was delicious!! Of course we took our leftover steaks home with us (the prime rib resulted in lunch and dinner sandwiches for my husband). We did purchase a lemon-blueberry cake with a cream cheese filling to take home (part -breakfast/part-lunch fare later in the week). Overall the restaurant is top-notch, the prices are very reasonable for the quality/abundance of food one receives, the waitstaff is awesome (thumbs-up to Diane), and the fellow patrons are extremely friendly (it seems like a lot of regulars eat here!) The decor and atmosphere leaves much to be desired. The bill may not reflect the dining atmosphere. We would recommend this restaurant to friends and will DEFINITELY return!
(4)Annette S.
We were hesitant about coming here based on some reviews on here. There were five of us in the party and we all ordered different meals. Everyone had very good food and we all had leftovers. The service was very good and various our requests were taken care of with no complaints or frowns from the servers. She brought extra bread, barbecue sauce, steak sauce and was very pleasant every time we stopped her to ask for something else or ask questions.
(4)Jennifer M.
Very old school feeling restaurant. The food was mediocre but the portions were big. Our server was nice. They don't take credit cards, we had to run to the bank and get cash. Paid $80 for 2 of us and left $20 for tips. For $100 in total, I probably wouldn't go there again but overall it was an ok experience.
(3)Yvone R.
After living in the area for 10+ years, I finally made it over to Henry Wahner's and ABSOLUTELY loved it!!! Hubby and I went at opening. We walked in and there is a bar/lounge area to the right. To the left is the sit down restaurant. The waitress asked how many and let us pick where we wanted to sit. I LOVE choosing my seat! I'm more comfortable that way! Our waitress was kind and patient. She happily explained questionable items on the menu and when asked, even gave us her recommendations. As an appetizer we tried their sauerkraut balls. OMG! I've never tasted homemade and it was delicious!!!! Even hubby, who hates sauerkraut ate them!!! I then ordered the Deutsche Platte, also known as their German Combination Platter. I wanted to try everything and this was the best way to do it. It is a combination plate with sausage, goulash, schnitzel, spatzels and saucekraut. I fell in love! The beef of the Goulash was extremely tender and just enough spice to heat you from the inside. The Schnitzel is my favorite. I ate all of that! The platter is SO HUGE that I took 75% home and had 2 more meals from it! Hubby had the T-Bone steak. All of the other reviewers were not kidding about the size. IF YOU WANT A STEAK THE SIZE OF YOUR FACE, THIS IS WHERE YOU GO!!! Hubby ordered it medium and they go it done right the first go round. He even said it tasted beautiful! The German Chocolate cake looked yummy and hubby ate it all, but I had to have the Creme Schnitten. WORTH IT! All together the check was $64 and some change but it was worth every penny! WE ARE GOING BACK!!!
(5)Andy S.
My first visit was fantastic Anne the owner and bar staff was so warm and well coming Maria was our cute waitress, she was so helpful and on the case all night. Our food was one of the best meals I have eaten here in the USA. There is something to be said about a mom & pops Restersnt. Be sure to book your table ahead of time and you will be expected to pay with cash or check as paying with Credit Card costs the Restersnt extra money that they do not have to pass onto the customer. So I was very excited to see the bill, it was a lot lower than I expected.
(5)Ron N.
The very best cuisine of German food in the Kent! Everything is fresh and extremely tasty! We have eaten there several times and have NEVER had a bad experience,and the food is heavenly!!!!
(5)John K.
I wish I could give it 0. The restaurant is very old style. It smells like a nursing home. They do not take credit card so you better bring cash or a check. And you better bring a lot of money. My father got a steak, I got a steak and my sister got the soup and the total was 75$ It is true the portions are huge, but our steaks were fatty. Also I asked for medium and my father median-well and it came out medium rare. Very pink and bloody. Two thumbs DOWN
(1)Chris E.
Come hungry! This place is VERY GOOD, especially the German fair. Huge portions, comfy but very old school decor.
(4)Mandy L.
This is my "go to" spot when I'm craving a steak that's bigger than my face! Pro-Tip: If you are short on funds, from 4-6 pm Tues.-Fri they run an early bird special where select entrees like top sirloin and German fare are about half off normal price. The last time I went my friend and I were on time for the early bird and got two sirloins, potato side, side salad, and rolls for like 30 bucks. It was crazy delicious and I had mad leftovers! Henry Wahner's really is a hidden gem in Kent. It is definitely old-school but who cares about the decor? I remember my family taking my grandma here like 15+ years ago and it hasn't changed one bit since then. Fortunately, neither has the quality of their food and service. Our servers were super nice, attentive, quick with the refills but not intrusive and the meal was nicely paced. Next time, I plan to get some of the German fare because I saw some schnitzel going to another table that looked Uh-Mazing! Give their Jaeger potato side a try for some creamy, cheesy, jalapeno (just a tinge) goodness. As others have said - be sure you're packing some cash or your check book as they do not take cards. (There is an ATM pretty much just across the street so don't panic if you happen to forget cash but still want some delicious meats.) The experience of being in Henry Wahners' would probably make a vegan cry, be nice to your veggie-friends and don't take them here. ;)
(4)J K.
This is an OK place, but it's German more in theory than practice. The entrance is by the bar. I walked inside and looked around, seeing no one (around 5:45 on a weeknight). Finally I spotted someone who looked like a waitress moving around some tables down the hall. When I told her I wanted dinner, she said something like "Ruth will take care of you" and turned back to her empty tables. Of course, I had no idea who Ruth (or whatever the name) was. But I wandered down the hall and into the dining room, where the first woman had disappeared. A faint sound of conversation led me around another corner to an unattended hostess stand. Eventually someone noticed me and led me to a table. The inner dining room was fairly busy for a weeknight (helped along, no doubt, by the early bird specials). So busy that I had to wait at least 10 minutes for my decaf coffee. (A word about the early birds: Though it doesn't say so on the menu, they're not just cheaper than regular dining hours; they're half-size portions at two-thirds the price, at least for the goulash.) So I went for the full-portion goulash, with a bean salad side. DO NOT pick the bean salad side. It was bland, and such a small portion that I can only assume the house salad I could have chosen instead must be just one leaf of lettuce. The "goulash" came with spaetzle and sauerkraut. I had considered asking for red cabbage instead, but I'm glad I didn't. The kraut was great -- a little spicy but not too vinegary. The main part of the plate was something I wouldn't call authentic goulash (and I've had that in Hungary and Austria). Pretty bland gravy. However, the beef was tender and there was a lot of it -- enough for a full second meal the next day. It took so long to get a waitress' attention when I was done that I skipped dessert; the choices on the menu didn't look too exciting. It's not a place I would return to again and again, but it's not bad and probably a good place to take your grandma.
(3)Janet W.
Great Prime Rib..really good. Restaurant is a Real Retro dinner club. Expect a good Martini or Manhatten, the old fashion good way.
(5)Rod L.
My first impression as I walked in the door is that some one hasn't re-decorated this place in a very long time...but it was clean and comfortable. We were seated right away. The server was attentive and did a great job. My dinner date ordered the liver and onions. It arrived hanging over the plate. One piece was cooked to his liking and the other was way undercooked. He took it home to have as a dinner meal. No problem. I orderd the bratwurst. It came with 2 brats, a large portion of sauerkraut and hot german potato salad. I took half of it home for my meal the next day. The server kept the coffee and water filled. She asked if we wanted any desserts-who had room for a dessert!!! Would i be back again? ABSOLUTELY!!!
(5)Leslie J.
Steaks as big as your head and decor straight out of your grandma's double wide. The steaks are amazing but everything is charged separately and the don't take credit or debit cards. Honestly, the decor is really a turn off. It's like eating in a dank basement rec room in 1980.
(2)John J.
Cash or check. They do not take credit cards. Food is great. Recommended for "meat and potato" crowd.
(4)Eric B.
I can honestly say that this is the best German restaurant I've ever been to. Every time me and my girlfriend are in Kent we can't not stop at Henry Wahner's for a meal. Great food and reasonable prices makes this place an excellent choice!
(5)Amanda S.
Awesome food. Huge steaks! Got the German platter, really good.
(4)Wesley S.
Biggest Steaks in Ohio!! The prime rib at this place is insane, its so big it don't even fit on the plate. They also have pretty good German food. Dont expect anything fancy inside but worth the visit.
(4)Susan K.
I was so excited to visit this restaurant again! I had eaten there quite awhile ago and remembered the atmosphere..the food.. the service..and the overall ambience. What I found now is a sad looking place..when we first entered we saw that is was dark, dank, and very DIRTY looking...when seated by the window you sit at a table with Vinyl tableclothes..and paint peeling from the windowsills...we decided to order(although my intial reaction is to RUN) I ordered the steak(porterhouse) and hubby ordered Prime Rib both Medium..after 45 minutes of waiting and a basket of Cold ,stale, rolls we received our dinners..My steak was RAW..and COLD...took another 10 min to catch the waitresses attention( we and another party were the ONLY customers in the place) asked for it to be refired to what I had specified when I ordered it. Took ANOTHER 30 minutes to get my steak returned to me..in the meantime hubby and eaten..was done! The steak at that time was hot and tasty but had to get it to go!!! When our waitress "wrapped" it for us. she literally WRAPPED it in plastic..and put it in a USED Giant Eagle plastic bag!!! I was soooo disappointed in this expirience!!! THEY CLEARLY NEED GORDON RAMSEY IN THERE to clean it..decorate it..and show them what customers expect! I would NEVER go there again unless I see the place under NEW ownership..and renovated and CLEAN!
(1)Michelle W.
I ordered the prime rib which was pretty good. My friend ordered the filet, and he found it decent as well. NOT the absolute best steakhouse I've ever been too. You're better off going to Outback where the prices are lower, and they take credit/debit cards! I really cannot stand the fact that they don't take credit/debit cards. It's 2012, people! The decor is BEYOND outdated. Very ugly/musty inside. I wouldn't go back solely based on the fact that they take cash and checks ONLY.
(2)George C.
The plus: huge, delicious steaks. Lots of other German-style cuisine on the menu, but the steaks are the signature menu item. The negative: no free refills on soft drinks, and they don't accept credit/debit cards (but they will accept checks). Staff is friendly. Decor is from the 70's. It gets pretty packed in here and they do run out of Prime Rib, which is the signature steak here.
(3)Sean G.
Really quite good - huge portions and very tasty. One caveat we found out the hard way, no credit cards - but cash or a check work. I will definitely go back
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