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Red Lion Tavern

German Restaurant and Beer Garden$$$$

Silver Lake, Los Angeles

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Red Lion Tavern

8.7^/10

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Ranked #3 for wurst in Los Angeles
The experts at LA Weekly and Serious Eats recommend this place
"Sausage platter with potato pancakes, and sauerkraut are a must."(15 Tips)
"Sausage platter, cheese platter, goulash and potato pancakes!"(13 Tips)
"Get the sausage sampler platter as an appetizer."(4 Tips)
"cozy outdoor beer garden."(3 Tips)

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German food
sausage platter
potato pancakes
beer
outdoor seating
trivia
good for groups
casual
hipster
pretzels
great value
gardens
spacious
scenic views
hot dogs
pickles
brunch food
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LAistAugust 1, 2014
Known for being a great bar and German restaurant, conveniently located across the street from Cha Cha Lounge, but it’s home to tasty brats and bockwurst. Their most popular plate, the sausage platter Read more
Ilusha ZaritskiySeptember 17, 2014
Sausage platter is a must try for any first-timer. Hofbräu on tap, and only in a liter mug/stein, otherwise it doesn't count as a beer. Dog friendly patio.
LA WeeklyMarch 31, 2015
If you have trouble choosing which sausage to order, your best bet is the mixed platter, with a selection of faultless bratwurst, knackwurst and lightly smoked bockwurst. Read more
Michael MorganNovember 12, 2021
Been here 5+ times
This restaurant has a lot of character. I loved that the sections are so distinct: the indoor is kind of dive-y, the secluded patio is themed, & the larger patio is covered by trees and has views
Justin OrdovezaFebruary 26
Plenty of German beer on tap. There’s a dining room and an outdoor beer garden. German food is decent. Stick to the sausages. Small park lot. They check ids.
Upvoted Mar 21
Offbeat L.A.January 28, 2016
Opened in 1959 as an Old English pub. It became a kitschy German tavern opened by the owners of Cole’s in 1963.
Upvoted Mar 21
LA WeeklyMarch 31, 2015
Second runner-up is the fragrant Nürnberger Bratwurst, made heady with earthy marjoram. One taste might take you back to the old country, even if you've never been there. Read more
C KingMay 27, 2014
Love this place on a warm summer day. Tends to get super busy on Friday and Saturday nights. Know what you want as soon as you sit down as you may not see your waitress for awhile.
ivan rhivanzNovember 26, 2016
Been here 10+ times
First timers? German potato-pancake for vegetarians and 1/2 sausage platter and 1/2 cheese platter. Really hungry? Fried chicken dinner is the bomb diggitty.
Erika RobbinsOctober 5, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Head up to the beer garden for a fantastic evening! If you have more than two people in your party, you can order a beer in a giant glass boot!
Thomas ColtonMay 5, 2015
The hands down best traditional German food in Los Angeles. Get a stein (or two) and start crushing some brats
Michelle La Caille FaldoskiMay 20, 2013
Great German food! Upstairs outdoor patio reminded me of Sachsenhausen in Frankfurt, where I used to go many years ago! Good German Bier list & they have Appfelkorn!
Robert MaltezJune 30, 2017
I love the Beer selection and you have to try the sausage platter!!! Elle is the best server ever, super friendly and very attentive.
Colin AyerAugust 23, 2021
Great German beer menu, big COVID patio, beer garden and two other bars.
Serious EatsSeptember 10, 2013
Head to this over 50-year-old neighborhood tavern for German beers, sausages, spätzle, and other German fare. Skip the burger.
CJSeptember 25, 2011
Überlegit German joint. Superlative rooftop beer garden. Potato pancakes, fried pickles and vegetarian bratwurst will knock your socks off. Their carnivorous fare is apparently delightful too. A+
Jonathan KramerDecember 5, 2014
A nice foil to Cha Cha across the street. Chill, never really too crowded. A great crowd shows up for trivia on Monday nights.
Yun DingNovember 17, 2013
Boiled potato is probably one of the least appetizing names you could give something but it is fucking delicious!!! Mix with some sauerkraut and red cabbage.
TV Food MapsJune 16, 2015
Check out Red Lion Tavern as it was featured on Best Bars in America for Around since the 50's. A great Trivia night with a local bar feel. Read more
Jonny AhdoutAugust 7, 2014
Amazing bratwurst. Sauerkraut is good but I always prefer the red cabbage. Sit on the patio, order a pitcher. Enjoy.
Anthony LagascaMay 30, 2014
Weisswurst plate of veal and pork bratwurst, süsser semf (sweet mustard), sauerkraut, mashed potatoes. Delicious!
Anthony LagascaMay 30, 2014
Weisswurst plate of break and pork bratwurst, süsser semf (sweet mustard), sauerkraut, mashed potatoes. Delicious!
Kelley L.February 17, 2018
Really great German beers on tap. Also really good mustard!
Brandon Scott SotoMarch 18, 2014
Sit upstairs and outside. The sausage sampler is great! Get a side of sauerkraut and spatzle.
Anthony LagascaMay 30, 2014
Weisswurst plate of veal and pork bratwurst, süsser semf (sweet mustard), sauerkraut, mashed potatoes.
Anthony LagascaMay 30, 2014
Weisswurst plate: veal and pork bratwurst, süssersemf (sweet mustard), sauerkraut, mashed potatoes.
Bianca LoJuly 8, 2014
Weisswurst is all you need. Lunch portion is just one sausage but it's a fatty, so don't worry
Mike JohnsonSeptember 11, 2017
Amazingly authentic German food and beer in a cozy outdoor beer garden.
Markus UnterbergerNovember 22, 2009
I'm from Austria and I must say that this beer garden makes me feel like at home. The wooden tables, the decoration, the glasses, the beers and the food - AUTHENTIC! Try the Red Lion Schnitzel. Yummy!
FerranFebruary 16, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Nice ambient, better pretzels. I would rather have the Weißwurst boiled, but they are good anyway :P
Mike RossOctober 31, 2014
The bier garden in back is a lot of fun and the food is great
Daphne BachOctober 5, 2013
If you didn't know- they have a small parking lot! also- Go upstairs and there's a huge outdoor patio.
Tina KoehlerNovember 23, 2012
Jesse is a stellar server, sporting both smarts and a smile. She makes the Red Lion Tavern all the better!!
Nicolas Wendl🎥June 15, 2013
The Weisswurst with Sauerkraut and Spätzle was amazing. The menu alone was mouthwatering!
EsquireFebruary 1, 2011
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Their generous portions of brat will make you blush, and the lederhosen-clad staff faithfully pour Köstritzer. Try them both.
Viktor RaskinNovember 2, 2014
Very typical good German beer place, with good food and good choice of beers.
Sam WingJune 26, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Damn fine German beers and a great weekend scene. The prices are fair too.
ivan rhivanzFebruary 8, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Pilsner are good and you can order half sausage and cheese platter.
Abi PanickerApril 12, 2016
Smoking patio and bar upstairs makes it worth it, good apps
Amol KJuly 21, 2013
Great biergarten atmosphere upstairs! Potato pancakes are awesome.
John KiddeApril 4, 2016
German food, outdoor seating, beer, boom, what more could you want?
Mher KhachikianSeptember 11, 2016
German beer, in a German atmosphere!!
Maki SFebruary 3, 2016
Their potato pancakes are super tasty! A must-have dish!
Chrissy EldredJuly 5, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Sausage platter, cheese platter, goulash and potato pancakes! Also, Hofbrau & Franziskaner!!
RinaFebruary 27, 2014
Awesome german beer bar, with outdoor area
Christopher SteeleJanuary 31, 2012
Get the sausage sampler platter as an appetizer. Some of the best sausage I've ever had
Martin C.May 21, 2010
Great atmosphere! Kinda crowded and getting too trendy, but still fun! Knock back a Kostritzer Schwarzbier and listen to Matt playing the piano.
Janae ArchuletaAugust 27, 2013
Vegan sausages. Live music. Giant boot-glass full of beer. Questions?
Jessica RaeSeptember 2, 2013
a lively tavern, a dark stone drinking hole and a vine-covered outdoor beer garden.
Jorge RomoFebruary 1, 2014
Meat lover's nirvana ! Sausage sampler (angels chorus singing) Aaaaaaaaaaaaah!

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