Hollerbachs German Restaurant - (Near Sanford, FL)

5 /5 Nancy Pham: Food: the food was good. While most dishes are like $25, they are huge portions so it can be like two meals. The bread with the salad was hot but the bread basket was not so I was kind sad on that. Service: they are nice and friendly. They are super busy on the weekends so be ready for a wait. They do have a bar next door so have a drink while you wait. Ambiance: nice big room with tables pretty much jammed near each other so be ready to be close.

3 /5 Rachelle Brayton: Second time at Hollerbachs. After thinking about it, it all boils down to not enough staff. It was PACKED on a Wednesday night. Our food took over an hour to arrive and I am counting from the moment we sat down. We were hungry and a bit rushed as it was late and had a 2 hour drive ahead of us so maybe not the best decision to eat there at that time, but my dad is Bavarian and of course we are going to go! The vibe is awesome and jolly. One of the waitresses came and spoke German with my dad. He was happy. The food that evening was kind of slopped on our plate. We ordered sauerbraten and the gravy was EXTRA vinegary & everything on the plate pooled together. So perhaps the busyness of the evening affected the quality. So again…hire more staff please!

4 /5 Brandi Boone: With all the positive reviews we had heard, I fully expected to give this place five stars, but I just can’t. First impressions matter, and unfortunately, this one missed the mark. I made a reservation a month in advance to celebrate our anniversary. We traveled nearly two hours and arrived about 30 minutes early. After checking in, the hostess spoke with the manager and explained that they were facing nearly an hour-long wait for indoor seating. Because of this, our reservation could not be honored as expected, and we were quoted an additional 45-minute wait. To be fair, both the hostess and our server were extremely apologetic about the situation. We decided to sit in the bar area, which has open seating and offers the full menu. The service there was excellent, and the food was absolutely fantastic, easily the highlight of the evening. Because of how good the food was, we may consider coming back. However, we’re still unsure, simply because reservations don’t seem to be honored reliably. That inconsistency makes it hard to plan for a special occasion, even though the food itself was outstanding.

5 /5 Brian & Nicole Love: I’d been wanting to try this place for a while, and I can’t believe it took me so long! The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating. The long communal tables mean that smaller parties may share space with others when it’s busy, which adds to the lively atmosphere. There was a German band playing when we went, and it really set the tone for a fun, authentic experience. Many of the staff were dressed in traditional German attire, which added an extra touch of charm and made it feel like a true Bavarian celebration. It does get a little loud—especially if you’re seated toward the back—but it’s all part of the experience. They also offer both indoor and covered outdoor seating options. Our server, Coral, was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable. The menus look like German newspapers, which is a fun touch, though the prices can be a bit tricky to find at first. Once we ordered, everything came out fresh, hot, and much quicker than expected given how busy they were. Portions were generous, and every dish we tried was excellent. Overall, great food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere—I’ll definitely be back!