Lunch Buffet - Our Lunch Buffet is Temporarily Unavailable due to Covid-19.
Brunch
Kid's Brunch
Gluten Sensitive Menu
Kids Menu
Main Menu
Appetizers
Hofbräuhaus Pretzels and Bier Cheese
$12.00
Soft Dough Pretzels. Our Famous German Soft Pretzels with our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese.
Extra Bier Cheese
$3.00
Giant Pretzel Combo
A Bavarian favorite served at the Oktoberfest and the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl. Great for sharing! Giant pretzel served with "Obatzda" Cheese, Sweet Bavarian Mustard, and our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese.
$13.00
Extra Mustard, Obatzda, or Bier Cheese each
$2.00
Potato Pancakes
$11.00
(Kartoffelpfannkuchen) Three Crisp and Golden Brown Potato Pancakes, served with Applesauce and Sour Cream.
Extra Applesauce or Sour Cream
$1.00
Fried Pickles
$11.00
(Fritierte Gewürz Gurken) Dill Pickle Spears, breaded and lightly fried, served with Ranch Dressing.
Sauerkraut Balls
$11.00
Lightly battered and golden fried Sauerkraut mixed with Ham, served with Honey Mustard.
The "Yard" Sampler
Please no substitutions on Samplers. Pretzels and our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese, Fried Pickles with Ranch Dressing, Potato Pancakes with Applesauce, and Sauerkraut Balls with Honey Mustard.
$17.00
Bier Cheese Fries
$11.00
Golden French Fries topped with our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Smoked Bacon, and Chives.
Add Bratwurst Chili
$2.00
Soups
Potato Soup
$5.00
Homemade Creamy Potato Soup with Vegetables and Smoked Bacon.
Hofbräuhaus Bratwurst Chili
Our Homemade semi-spicy Chili.
$6.00
Salads
Dressings: Homemade Buttermilk Ranch, Thousand Island, Bleu Cheese, Italian, Raspberry Poppy Seed, Honey Mustard, Oil and Vinegar, Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette. All Salad Dressing are Gluten Free.
Munich Market Salad
$14.00
Fresh Greens tossed with Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing, fresh Strawberries, Dried Cranberries, Glazed Pecans, Pineapples, and Feta Cheese.
Add Grilled Atlantic Salmon*
$5.00
Add Grilled Chicken Breast
$4.00
Black and Bleu Steak Salad*
$15.00
Blackened Filet Tips on a bed of Fresh Greens with Bleu Cheese Dressing, Grape Tomatoes, Hard-Boiled Eggs, and Corn. Topped with Bleu Cheese Crumbles and Crispy Onion Frizzles.
Brewer's Cobb Salad
$14.00
Fresh Greens with Smoked Bacon, Smoked Turkey Breast, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Egg, Cucumbers, Cheddar Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, and Sweet Corn, served with your Choice of Dressing.
Haus Salad
$4.00
Fresh Greens mixed with Red Onions, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Sweet Corn, Homemade Seasoned Pretzel Croutons, served with our House Cucumber Dressing.
Würstl
Wurstplatte
$18.00
Grilled Bierwurst, Bratwurst, and Mettwurst: Our Sampler of Wursts served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut.
Münchner Bratwurst
$16.00
2 Grilled Bratwursts: Pork Sausages served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut.
Münchner Bierwurst
$16.00
2 Grilled Bierwursts: Beef and Pork Sausages served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut.
Mettwurst
$16.00
Two Grilled Mettwursts: Beef and Pork Sausages served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut.
Schnitzel
Schnitzel Wiener Art
$18.00
Classic breaded Pork Cutlet fried crisp and golden brown. Served with German Potato Salad, Fried Cabbage, and Cranberry Sauce.
Jägerschnitzel
$19.00
Breaded Pork Cutlet fried crisp and golden brown, topped with a Burgundy Wine Mushroom Sauce. Served with German Potato Salad and Fried Cabbage.
Bavarian Jägerschnitzel
$19.00
Pan seared Pork Cutlet topped with a Burgundy Wine Mushroom Sauce, Frizzled Onions, and Smoked Bacon. Served with German Potato Salad and Fried Cabbage.
Bauern Schnitzel
$19.00
Breaded Pork Cutlet fried crisp and golden brown, topped with Black Forest Ham, Swiss Cheese, and our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese. Served with German Potato Salad and Fried Cabbage.
Haus Favorites
Hofbräuhaus Hot Brown
$13.00
Smoked Turkey Breast and Black Forest Ham served on a Potato Pancake, topped with Swiss Cheese, our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese, Tomatoes, Smoked Bacon, and Parmesan Cheese.
Bier Battered Chicken Tenders Basket
$13.00
Served with French Fries, Homemade Coleslaw and a choice of BBQ, Honey Mustard, Buttermilk Ranch or our Homemade Dunkel Bourbon Glaze.
Jäger Spätzle
$19.00
Beef Filet Tips sauteed with Spätzle, Mushrooms, and diced Onions, tossed in a Burgundy Wine and Parmesan Cream Sauce. Topped with Sour Cream and Chives.
Heidelberger Rahm Spätzle
$17.00
Pulled Roasted Chicken and Spätzle sauteed with Onions and sliced Mushrooms tossed in a Marsala Cream Sauce.
Bier Cheese Chicken
$17.00
Grilled Chicken Breasts topped with Bier Cheese, sauteed Peppers and Onions, served with Mashed Potatoes.
Dunkel Bourbon Salmon
$19.00
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon Fillet topped with our homemade Dunkel Bourbon Glaze. Served with Mashed Potatoes and Chef's Vegetable Selection.
Dunkel Bourbon Chicken
$17.00
Grilled Chicken Breasts topped with homemade Dunkel Bourbon Glaze and served with Mashed Potatoes and Chef's Vegetable Selection.
Hofbräuhaus Specialties
Add Haus Salad or Bowl of Soup to any Entrée for $2.99.
Braised Classic Pork Shank
$25.00
(available after 5 pm) Our Classic Pork Shank hand seasoned, oven seared, and slow braised for hours. Served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut.
Knusprige Schweinehaxen
(available after 5 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday while supplies last) Roasted crispy Pork Shank served with Sauerkraut, dark Bier Sauce and Potato Dumpling.
$29.00
Grillhendl
$17.00
Oktoberfest Style Roasted Half Chicken served crispy brown with German Potato Salad and Fried Cabbage.
Munich Sampler
$20.00
A sampling of Jägerschnitzel, Grilled Bierwurst and Bratwurst served with German Potato Salad and Imported Sauerkraut.
Sides
All sides are $4.00 each
Sauerkraut
Buttered Spätzle
Mashed Potatoes
Potato Pancake
Bier Cheese Spätzle
Coleslaw
Fried Cabbage
with bacon pieces
Chef's Vegetable Selection
French Fries
German Potato Salad
Haus Side Salad
Sandwiches & Burgers
Served with French Fries; Substitute for a Bowl of Soup or Haus Salad for $1.99.
Haus Reuben Sandwich
$13.00
Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, and Thousand Island Dressing on grilled Marble Rye Bread.
Pretzel Club
$12.00
Black Forest Ham, Smoked Turkey, Swiss and American Cheeses, Bacon, Mayonnaise, Lettuce and Tomatoes served on Marble Rye.
Pretzel Ham & Cheese Sandwich
$12.00
Black Forest Ham and Swiss Cheese served on a Pretzel Bun and topped with our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese.
Add Imported Sweet Bavarian Mustard
$1.00
Schnitzel Sandwich
$13.00
Fried breaded Pork Cutlet served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Pickles on a Brioche Bun, topped with our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese.
Cheeseburger*
$12.00
Grilled and topped with American Cheese, served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Pickles on a Brioche Bun.
Add Smoked Bacon
$1.00
Dunkel Bourbon Burger*
$13.00
Grilled and topped with our Homemade Dunkel Bourbon Glaze, Provolone Cheese, and Smoked Bacon, served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Pickles on a Brioche Bun.
Gardenburger
$11.00
Vegan Burger served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Pickles on a Brioche Bun.
Dunkel Bourbon Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Breast with our Homemade Dunkel Bourbon Glaze, Provolone Cheese, Smoked Bacon, and our Sweet Mayonnaise, served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Pickles on a Brioche Bun.
$13.00
Wurst on a Bun
Grilled Bierwurst, Bratwurst, or Mettwurst, on a Toasted Bun with Sauerkraut.
$11.00
Desserts
Apple Strudel
Traditional German Apple Strudel served warm with Vanilla and Raspberry Sauces.
$6.00
Bavarian Cream Puff
$6.00
Flaky Puff Pastry filled with homemade Cream and lightly dusted with Powdered Sugar.
Seasonal flavors available
Black Forest Cake
$6.00
Traditional Black Forest Chocolate and Sweet Cream Layer Cake: Three layers of moist Chocolate Cake with delicious Cherry filling sprinkled with Chocolate Shavings.
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel
Our famous German Soft Pretzel coated with Cinnamon and Sugar. Served with homemade Cream Cheese Icing.
$4.00
Beverages
All beverages are $3.00 each
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Mountain Dew
Dr. Pepper
Sierra Mist
Orange Crush
Root Beer
Lemonade
Raspberry Iced Tea
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Sweet Tea
Coffee/Decaf Coffee
Hot Tea
Craft Bier of Bavarian Kings
Brewed under License and Supervision of Staatliches Hofbräuhaus in München. Our biers are brewed on site strictly according to the German Purity Law "Reinheitsgebot"using only hops, malt and water.
Original Lager
(5.2 % Alc. by Volume) A traditional full flavored German Lager with a crisp finish. The bier Hofbrauhaus has been famous for since 1589.
Hefe Weizen
(5.4 % Alc. by Volume) A specialty born in Munich – loved by the world. A fairly sweet old-style Wheat Bier brewed to create a wonderful combination of banana and clove flavor and aroma.
Dunkel
(5.5 % Alc. by Volume) For centuries Munich's favorite bier. Dunkel translates to "Dark" lager. It is medium bodied, easy to drink, with simple roasted malt flavor and slight caramel undertones.
Brewmaster's Seasonal Selections
Please ask your server for seasonal selection.
Hofbräuhaus Columbus Monthly Biers
Keg Tapping Celebrations of our Seasonal Bier the First Tuesday of each month at 7pm.
January: "Schwarz Bier", (Black Lager)
(5.5% Alc. by Volume) A Dark Lager with an opaque, black color, and a full chocolaty flavor. Rich blends of caramel and chocolate malts create a malty, sweet flavor with moderate hop character.
February: "Doppel Bock" (Bockbier)
(8.0% Alc. by Volume) A rich, complex full bodied Double Bock Bier with dominant flavors of caramel and toasted barley malt and a fine hoppy finish.
March: "Märzen"
(5.8 % Alc. by Volume) Märzen is our "March" bier. This is an amber colored Bier with a rich malty character. There is a hint of hops and the overall profile is smooth and very drinkable.
April: "Hopfen Spezial" (Pale Lager)
(5.8 % Alc. by Volume) An Amber Pale Lager with a slightly higher alcohol level and a rich amount of hops.
May: "Maibock" (Bockbier)
(7.2 % Alc. by Volume) A rich, flavorful Bock to celebrate the coming of Spring. It's noticeably malty and sweet, with a warming alcohol note.
June: "Hopfen Weizen"
(5.4 % Alc. by Volume) A Hefe Weizen with an aggressive hop presence. It has banana and clove characteristics complemented by earthy and citrusy hop flavor and aroma.
July: "Pils" (Pilsner)
(5.0 % Alc. by Volume) Golden in color, clean, crisp, and refreshing but with a bit more hops added for a satisfying flavor.
August: "Sommer Weizen"
(5.6 % Alc. by Volume) A darker, maltier version of the Weizen Bier with the same banana and clove characteristics. It's less sweet, but has a wonderful roasted flavor.
September: "Oktoberfest" (Märzen)
(6.3 % Alc. by Volume) A flavorful Lager with a slightly spicy hint of hops in flavor and finish. A little fuller than our Hofbräuhaus Lager.
October: Columbus "Festbier", (Märzen)
(6.0 % Alc. by Volume) A flavorful Amber Lager with a slightly spicy hint of hops in flavor and finish. The Bier was made to celebrate the wedding of Prince Ludwig in this original form.
November: "Dunkel Weizen"(Dark Wheat Unfiltered)
(5.4 % Alc. by Volume) A Wheat Bier that has a dark roasted malt base with the fruitiness of a regular Hefe Weizen. A brew so well balanced that both wheat Bier and dark Bier drinkers will love!
December: "Weihnachtsbier" (Märzen)
(5.5 % Alc. by Volume) Bring in the holiday season with our festive Christmas Lager. A flavorful malty, Amber Lager with a nice hop "spiciness" in the finish that will spread good cheer!
*Cooked to Order. Consuming raw or undercooked Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish or Eggs, may increase your risk of Food Bourne Illnesses, especially if you have certain Medical conditions. **Hofbräuhaus Signature Bavarian Dishes.
History of Hofbräuhaus
Founded 1589 Munich, Germany.
1516
Twenty-four years after Columbus sailed to America, the Bavarian Bier Purity Law, "Reinheitsgebot," limited bier to three ingredients: hops, malt, and water. Our bier has always been brewed according to this law.
1589
One year after the Spanish Armada sailed for England, a scant seven generations before Columbus was founded, a court brewery, "Hof " (court) "bräuhaus" (brew house) was established by Duke William V. The brewing took place on the grounds of the court.
1606
Brewery operations were moved to the Platzl. This is where the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl has been standing for over four hundred years. For the next 222 years, only members of the court could drink Hofbräu bier at the Hofbräuhaus.
1810
King Maximillian I gave his son Crown Prince Ludwig and Ludwig's bride, Princess Therese, a large wedding reception with horse racing, amusements, and most important, free bier. This was the first "Oktoberfest".
1828
Now King Ludwig I opened the Hofbräuhaus to the general public and added food to the fare. The king personally decreed that anyone could come to drink at the Hofbräuhaus.
1878
General and past-President Ulysses S. Grant visited the "Court Brewery" twice in one day.
1896
Brewing was moved to Hofbräukeller and Hofbräuhaus am Platzl was remodeled to become the most famous bier hall in the world.
1935
Wiga Gabriel from Berlin composed the world famous Hofbräuhaus song. The company name changes from Königliches Hofbräuhaus (The Royal Hofbräuhaus) to Staatliches Hofbräuhaus (The State-owned Hofbräuhaus).
1937
Future President John F. Kennedy got caught trying to smuggle out a clay Hofbräuhaus mug.
2003
Hofbräuhaus Newport opened in the Greater Cincinnati area as the first authentic Hofbräuhaus in America.
2004
Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas opened across from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
2009
Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh opened along the Monongahela River in SouthSide Works.
2013
Hofbräuhaus Chicago opened in Rosemont, Illinois.
2014
Hofbräuhaus Columbus opened in Grandview Heights, Ohio.
Main
Hofbräuhaus Pretzels And Bier Cheese
$12.00
Our famous German Soft Pretzels served with our signature homemade Bier Cheese.
Extra Bier Cheese
$3.00
Fried Pickles
$11.00
(Fritierte Gewürz Gurken): Dill Pickle Spears breaded and lightly fried, served with Ranch Dressing.
Haus Salad
$4.00
Hofbräuhaus Salad Mix, Red Onions, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Sweet Corn, Homemade Seasoned Pretzel Croutons, served with our House Cucumber Dressing
Gardenburger
$11.00
Vegan Burger served with Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Pickles on a Brioche Bun. Served with French Fries
Bavarian Cream Puff
$6.00
Flaky Puff Pastry filled with homemade Cream and lightly dusted with Powdered Sugar.
Monday
Soup of the Day: Cream of Mushroom
Special: Schnitzel Wiener Art
Wurst: Smoked Mett
Tuesday
Soup of the Day: Creamy Tomato Basil
Special: Bier Battered Chicken Tenders
Wurst: Jalapeno Jack Wurst
Wednesday
Soup of the Day: Chicken Spaetzle
Special: Schnitzel Wiener Art
Wurst: Hot Bratwurst
Thursday
Soup of the Day: Haxen and Green Bean
Special: Bier Battered Chicken Tenders
Wurst: Hot Mett
Friday
Soup of the Day: Broccoli Bier Cheese
Special: Kasespatzle
Wurst: Cheddar Wurst
Beverages
Sriracha Bloody Mary
$7.00
Mimosa
$6.00
Bottomless Mimosa*
$16.00
Maximum 8 refills
Entrees
Chicken and Waffles
$14.00
Homemade Belgian Waffle topped with a Bier Battered Chicken Ternders and served with Buffalo Stytle Hot Sauce and Hot Maple Syrup on the side.
Substitute Bourbon Maple Syrup
$1.00
Homemade Belgian Waffle
$11.00
Topped with Whipped Cream and Raspberry Drizzle, served with two strips of Smoked Bacon and Hot Maple Syrup on the side
Breakfast Skillet
$13.00
Black forest Ham served on a Potato Pancake topped with Swiss Cheese, our signature Homemade Bier Cheese, Tomatoes, Smoked Bacon, and a Sunny Side-Up Egg
Baked Ham and Brie Croissant
$12.00
Black Forest Ham and Brie baked on a flaky buttery Croissant. Served with a side of Breakfast Potatoes.
Add two strips of Smoked Bacon
$1.00
Boozy Pancakes
$12.00
Stack of ADULT Chocolate Chip Pancakes topped with Candied Pecans, two strips of thick-cut Smoke Bacon, and a side of Bourbon Maple Syrup
Avocado Toast
$11.00
Two thick slices of Oat Grain Bread topped with fresh Avocado, diced Red Onions, diced Tomatoes, and Feta Cheese served with a Hard Boiled Egg
Add Chopped Smoked Bacon
$1.00
Breakfast Burger
$13.00
Grilled and topped with thick cut Cheddar Cheese, Black Forest Ham, Smoked Bacon and topped with a Sunny Side Up Egg.
Main
Pancakes and Bacon
Three Buttermilk Pancakes served with Hot Maple Syrup and two strips of Bacon
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Three Buttermilk Pancakes with chocolate chips and served with Hot Maple Syrup and two strips of Bacon
Eggs and Bacon
Two Eggs cooked any way you like and served with two strips of Bacon and a slice of buttered Toast
Main
Munich Market Salad
$14.00
Fresh greens tossed with Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing, fresh Strawberries, Dried Cranberries, Glazed Pecans, Pineapples, and Feta Cheese
Add Grilled Salmon*
$5.00
Add Grilled Chicken Breast
$4.00
Brewer's Cobb
$14.00
Hofbrauhaus Salad Mix with Smoked Bacon, Smoked Turkey Breast, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Egg, Cucumbers, Cheddar Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, and Sweet Corn, served with your Choice of Dressing
Pan Seared Salmon*
$19.00
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon Filet served with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Chef Vegetables
Wurstplatte
$18.00
Grilled Bierwurst, Bratwurst and Mettwurst: Our Sampler of Wurst served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut
Grillhendl
$17.00
Oktoberfest Style Roasted Half Chicken served crispy brown with Mashed Potatoes and Chef's Vegetable Selection
Knusprige Schweinshaxen
$29.00
(Available after 5pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday while supplies last) Roasted crispy Pork Shank served with Sauerkraut and Mashed Potatoes
*Cooked to order. Consuming raw or uncooked Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish or Eggs, may increase your risk of Food Bourne Illnesses, especially if you have certain Medical conditions
Kinder Menu - $5.99
All Kids Meals are served with your choice of beverage: Milk, Chocolate Milk, Juice, Soda, or Tea.
Schnitzel
Breaded Pork Cutlet served with French Fries and a small side of Applesauce.
Cheeseburger
Tasty Kid-sized Burger topped with Cheddar Cheese and served with French Fries.
Pizza
Cheese Pizza served with French Fries.
Chicken Fingers
Chicken Fingers served with French Fries and a choice of Dipping Sauce.
Hofbräuhaus Columbus is the 5th authentic Hofbräuhaus, modeled after the legendary 400+ year-old Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany. The heritage of Hofbräuhaus is the beer. Over 500 years ago the first Hofbräuhaus beer was crafted. Hofbräuhaus has a Brew Master from Germany supervising the production of four varieties plus Seasonal Specialties of the authentic Hofbräuhaus beer. For those of us accustomed to American brews, Munich has developed a recipe for Hofbrau Light. A gift store is stocked with gifts, clothing, and novelties from Munich to commemorate the experience.