Hofbrau

We were staying at Crystal Mountain, where there are very limited food options. The weather was terrible so we wanted a restaurant close to the resort and Hofbrau was the destination. The craft beer selection was amazing — 3 out of 4 in our party ordered flights. The menu was pretty extensive and we ordered an array of entrees– steak, blue gill, sand which & Mac n cheese… all delish!

Where I could have a dinner that supports an entire day! Although being told unhealthy, I order french fries because the fries here are the best I could find in Traverse City. I have tried most dishes and no one disappoints me. My favorite is Reuben sandwich and please have a try. If you have a chance you could not miss the brunch on Sunday morning!

This review has no reflection on our server’s performance. She was lovely. We were meeting our older son and his girlfriend their to celebrate a special occasion during brunch. As we sat down my son shrieked. «Mom that’s gross. I mean really gross», I leaned over to see what caused him so much dismay. What I next saw was a dead mouse lying directly next to our table. The server saw the commotion as everyone at our table was visibly shaken so she came over and looked down at the mouse and then looked up at us. Not missing a beat she took our drink order and seemed to be at a loss for words. Within a few minutes a hostess came with a dust pan and a broom and removed the dead rodent. Then our server returned with the drinks. Obviously we were all very careful of what we ate and honestly our $ 75 meal (due to it being a Sunday buffet) was ruined. Not one manager came over to apologize or even address the issue. I thought to myself, well they must just be quit embarrassed and when he bill comes the apology would be reflected there. It was not. We have been going there for years and had recommend it often. I will no longer due this. It’s a shame it use to be such a nice family place with really great food. The food this day was sub-​par and not cheap. It you are going to pay a $ 15-​$ 16 for bunch don’t waste your money here, hit up The Workshop in the warehouse district in Traverse. What a shame!

Great place. We had a great experience. We camped at the state park, so this was right around the corner. We love trying new beers and finding good food.
The ambviance waa great. Log cabin wood tables kind of feel. Not contemporary. But very very nice.
First the beer. 52 taps! Amazing selection. Clean lines good carbonation. We sat at the bar and our bartender Ray was top notch. Knew the beers. Conversed with us. Very friendly. Just a nice laid back guy who is a pro at his job. Tip this guy well! He deserves it. We ordered flights and tried many varieties of Michigan beers.
Food was good. No complaints really. I ordered the turkey bacon sandwich. Bun was beautifully carmolized, turkey was great, nice amount of bacon/​cheese, and a good roll. Fries were perfect. Gf ordered the pasta at $ 18, which might seem pricey, but it was a gigantic portion. Easily 3 – 4 meals. She loved it.
Check this place out!

I work at Interlochen Arts Camp, so this has location going for it. It’s a little expensive for what you get, and for someone underaged, I can’t really judge the bar (but my friends say it’s good). The food has not amazed me, but I’ve had some decent nachos and a burger.

Absolutely great dining experience! Server was Jean, super friendly and attentive. They have a huge selection of draft beers, recommend the Michigan flight which is a steal. The nachos and Reuben were delicious. If you are in the area this place is a must!!! Overall it was the perfect date night. We will for sure be back!

Straight forward grub and bar. Nothing special (food) but out here u shouldn’t expect much. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, pretty good local beer selection. Beautiful floral landscaping around outside seating area. A tad expensive for what u get but it’ll do.

Love the staff here! Always a great experience here! 52 beers on tap! And Wendy if fantastic! Love everything about the place!!!

Great spot! Wonderful food, and friendly service. Rachel was attentive and saw to our every need. The menu had lots of choices and the food was hot and fresh!

There are few places that I visit EVERY time I’m in the Interlochen/​Traverse City area. However, The Hofbrau has become a favorite and a necessary tradition when I am in the area.
I am from the Ohio area and was so impressed by what I found at the Hofbrau three years ago that I’ve made it back at least once a year since then. The quality of food, friendliness of the staff, and overall pride that The Hofbrau has around their establishment is such a rarity to see.
In the last year I have gotten «up North» three times and have tried to taste a variety of things on the menu. The deep fried pickle is AMAZING! I wish I could find a place in Ohio that has such a creation. Instead I am forced to drive the eight hours to satisfy my craving! Their «Hoffy Special» pizza is great for large groups. It’s full of flavor and will satisfy any pizza craving. Last but not least I MUST list my favorite selection (thus far) the stuffed chicken. It takes a bit to cook, but it’s worth the wait.
Overall, I’m so pleased that I found this establishment and can’t wait to come back in January when we’re up for ski season!

Love their nightly specials! This truly is a wonderful restaurant with a great, lodge-​y, up north atmosphere. Only reason I’m giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because the past couple of times at the Hoffie we have had some poor servers, but that would not deter us from coming back. This is one of my favorite places, very warm and inviting.
Their wings and fried pickles are to DIE for, never a bad experience with the food, ALWAYS excellent.

We had the great fortune to stop in during Octoberfest. I had the schnitzel which was prepared perfectly, moist and juicy while crispy on the outside then covered with sauce and large mushrooms. My meal included spatel and the BEST warm German potato salad I have ever had.
They also have a huge beer selection but there had to be 30 – 40 taps. Can’t wait to go back!

52 beers on tap. 6 or 7 IPA’s a few craft lagers a few imports and typical industrial beer.
Sunday brunch until 2pm is a good deal. Prime rib waffles homemade biscuits and the usual breakfast suspects.
Service was welcoming

This place has been around for a long time. We have been coming up this way to Long Lake since the 60s. At that time this was just a little bar in the little town of Interlochen.
Atmosphere is nice, cozy. The service is good. Overall the food is kind of upscale bar food. Typically a little pricier than your standard bar fare.
We did not try the pizza, but noticed a number of people getting the pizza. It looked very good. On this night I had the whitefish sandwich, which featured a homemade tarter sauce. I was lightly breaded and very good. The slaw that came with it was bland and nothing to write home about. My wife had a ruben sandwich which was heaped with corn beef, and kraut. It too was very good, in fact she could only finish half of it.
I like this place. Good upscale bar food with a twist. We will come back.

Quesadilla was very peppery. A little too peppery for my taste. No fun quiz time either… WILL EDIT TO 5 when quiz comes back.

Hofbrau has better than average pub food. Home made quality and good service. Plus 53 beers on tap. Great way to finish the day off

Hofbrau is my favorite bar to hit up any night of the week. The staff is excellent and always friendly.
While my fiancé and I normally choose to sit at the bar, the dining area is beautiful! I love the views and there are two fireplaces on either side of the restaurant to cozy up to on a cold winter/​spring/​summer/​fall night (come on, we live in Michigan, there’s bound to be at least one cold night every season). They also just installed 3 80″ flat screens above the bar (another great reason to sit up there!).
When it comes to the food, we normally end up getting a pizza. I’m really indecisive, but the sandwiches, Mexican fare, and appetizers are really spot on. The Hoffy Special pizza is awesome, and is definitely recommended.
The real specTAPular thing about Hofbrau is their extensive tap list. I’m so impressed by all of the beers that they have available! I love trying new beers and expanding my palate. Not only do they have a stellar beer selection, the cocktails they make are AMAZING! Their martini game is on the mark. They always have specialty martinis that are perfect.
The prices are a little steep, but I feel that it’s worth the cost. If you go during Happy Hour, it’s not so harsh on the pocketbook.
Overall, this is a great place to go. I love their Happy Hour schedule — Monday-​Saturday 4 p.m.-6 p.m., I also think there’s a late night happy hour as well. It’s tough to find a great HH on a Saturday!

The food was good, but not spectacular. They do have more than plain old bar food. I had a pretty good pasta dish. The food was very expensive, with kids meals averaging $ 6.99 with some a bit more. Adult meals ranged $ 10.00 to $ 20.00 something.
Excellent selection of beers on draft, including local brews.

Hofbrau– German food, no, American good eats, yup, you betcha.
I went with a co-​worker, after a friend told us about their deep fried pickle. This deep fried pickle inspires legends apparently (it’s a spear, not a whole pickle, lol). Anyways, it is wrapped in ham & swiss (they were very nice and made me a non-​ham one, yay) and deep fried in a won ton wrapper. Healthy, what’s that?
I had a personal pizza, and my boss had one of the chicken sandwiches. The portion sizes here are huge, I took half of my pizza home with me. The prices are average to higher, what can you do Northern Michigan style pricing?
Highlight for us was the adult beverage served in a mason jar with a ginormous toy plastic/​rubber dolphin, see drinks menu for the toy drinks section. Apparently, the dolphin drink isn’t even on the menu, it is mango something and costs like 8.99. So, overpriced if you are just ordering it for the toy (which you could probably get at the dollar store or a party store). For the novelty, and for a person who is obsessed with dolphins or knows someone who is obsessed by those awesome creatures, this is friggin amazing.
Also, the patio seating looked nice, but it was windy out. Also, the outdoor seating is along a quasi-​busy road, though this is Interlochen (so mainly busy on concert nights, folks). I saw something about half off the menu on Tuesdays, but this doesn’t apply on concert nights. As some menu offerings cost a pretty penny, this would probably be worth checking out.
Fun, up north and cabin-​y vibe going on inside this place.

Our visit on Tuesday was the worst experience we have ever had at the Hofbrau. We will never make the effort or waste of money at your business again! IT took over 2 ½ hours for 11 of us to eat our dinner. ANd you werent even that busy. My husband complained to the manager on duty 3 times, never got an apology or offered to discount our meals. My husband Chicken was dry and the sauce on the chicken parmesan was aweful. The only reason he ate the chicken was because he was starving! My sons Fish was cold and greasy. He didnt finish his either and was sick the next day. Not sure why anyone would go back to eat there ever.
Terrible service and food.