Franklin Hofmann in Chemnitz

Outstanding restaurant – everything is just right here. 5*

I've been going there for almost 55 years. First with my father, then on my own from the age of 10, and now every now and then when I'm in the area. Just now. Except for the mixed vegetables, it still tastes the same. Today, on Sunday, everything was set up, but I still managed to get a seat with the little one. Just keep going as long as I can.

The Horse Pub since 1975. Everything's delicious

Sehr leckeres Essen, perfekt serviert in einer gemütlichen Umgebung. Wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt. Vielen Dank!

Good and friendly service, delicious and unusual dishes, upscale prices

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Franklin Hofmann: Honest, hearty cuisine with character and surprising sophistication Anyone who thinks German home cooking is always hearty and rustic will be proven wrong at Pferde Hofmann. The traditional restaurant on Augustusburger Straße surprises with a thoughtful mix of down-to-earth classics and sophisticated dishes: from spicy spiced meat to tender horse carpaccio to burrata with tomato jam, wild garlic pesto, and walnut crumble. A restaurant that already has a firm place in Chemnitz's culinary scene should answer the question: What does horse actually taste like? Yes, you've probably known it, like I have for many years, as Pferdehofmann, although its real name is Franklin Hofmann. A rather hearty restaurant with surprising delicacy, we shared burrata with tomato jam, wild garlic pesto, and walnut pumpernickel crumble for starters, as well as stew carpaccio and cream of asparagus soup with white chocolate, vanilla, and bacon. A real highlight: the stew: juicy, flavorful, and absolutely outstanding quality. If you haven't dared to try it before, this is the ideal opportunity to rediscover a piece of culinary culture. Also served: Augustiner beer fresh from the barrel 🍺, rare in Chemnitz, but tapped here in true style. The ambiance: rustic yet modern, with wood, stone, and warm lighting, inviting and cozy without being kitsch. The service: friendly, attentive, and warm; you immediately feel welcome. Highly recommended: - Garlic bread & spiced meat: a classic with depth - Ross burger: unique, juicy, perfectly balanced - Seasonal starters and main courses: delicious, creative, surprisingly well-rounded Conclusion: Pferde Hofmann absolutely surprised us. Here, living tradition meets genuine craftsmanship and that certain something of quality that many other restaurants serving German cuisine often lack. The Taste of Chemnitz says: Surprising. Honest. Delicious. Highly recommended – Taste approved 👌

Poor value for money. Portion is the same as a child's portion.

Today was the hottest day of the year so far, at 37°C. I wanted to sit outside somewhere in the shade, but unfortunately it was very busy. That was a good sign, though. I had to sit inside anyway. The food was delicious, and the service was very attentive despite the crowd. I had the horse carpaccio and a horse fillet. Both were excellent! I can only recommend stopping by.

The ribs are highly recommended.

Great restaurant, very busy, best to reserve. Good deals even for non-horse meat eaters. The staff is very friendly and attentive. If you can't decide, they'll give you a recommendation. And you can rely on them. Outdoor seating is available in nice weather. In cold weather or during winter, there's a great fireplace room. So be sure to plan a visit and be surprised. A gourmet for gourmets. If you're short on time or a bit tight on budget, you can eat at the snack bar or take something to go. Even if the food in the restaurant is too much, they'll pack it up for you.

I can only recommend it. Very good food and perfect service.

Everything is perfect here! I'll be happy to come back again and again. Thanks to the team!

Always a pleasure to eat here 😁

Absolute recommendation for service, food and ambience

Wonderful food nice condition we will come back

We were there for dinner yesterday. It was delicious, and the service was friendly and witty. We'll definitely be back. Thank you to the entire team.

Super delicious food, very friendly waiters and an appealing ambience

Very good food everything tastes very good

This restaurant is highly recommended! Friendly staff, delicious, affordable food, simply fantastic! When the weather's nice, you can even sit outside!

A very nice restaurant with a very dedicated host and excellent, varied, and diverse cuisine. There's something for everyone here. Even if you don't eat horse like me, there's a wide variety of dishes to choose from. My highlight today was the trout fillet with mango and cucumber salad. 👌 Thank you for the lovely evening and the delicious food!

I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is excellent, and the service is very friendly. Unfortunately, the prices are quite high, as is the case everywhere these days.

It's always a pleasant surprise for me to encounter humor in the service of a restaurant in Germany 😀 A good start, leading to a very pleasant evening with excellent food. We'll be back 👍

Whether with friends or for a company aperitif, always happy to go back, the restaurant and beer garden are great 🙃

I've been eating at Hofmann for 28 years. It's a delight and I highly recommend it.

I've known the family business since I was a child and I'm glad you exist...I was there again today after years and after a 5 hour drive. And I was warmly welcomed and served. Thank you very much

Great location. Friendly service. Delicious 😋 food. Highly recommended. I'd be happy to go again.

The sauerbraten with red cabbage and dumplings was fantastic. The salad and dessert left nothing to be desired. The service was first-class, the drinks were absolutely fantastic, and the ambiance was captivating. I'll be back.

We went for lunch and spontaneously decided to come back. I had ox cheeks and was very impressed. The meat was super tender, soft, and melted in your mouth. Unfortunately, the sauce was thickened too much with gravy cake, which diminished the flavor. We sat near the door, which made sitting down a nerve-wracking experience. It was too cold for me. The prices are reasonable for the food. Unfortunately, the tables are too close together. So we heard the conversation from the table behind us and almost couldn't hear each other's words!

Great, the waiter is simply great.

We have been guests at the Franklin Hofmann restaurant several times now. I can only warmly recommend it. The service is friendly and relaxed. The food tastes fresh and good. There are standard dishes as well as seasonal dishes. What I particularly remember are the desserts. I haven't dared to try it for a long time but these are extremely good! Unreservedly recommended! One of the best restaurants in Chemnitz, for sure!

Anyone looking for something special is in good hands here. - Every year we stop by “pferde Hofmann” when we visit relatives in Chemnitz. Today we had fillet steak and beff...plus dry Merlot. The food was served by a charming and friendly waitress in traditional costume. Lovely! Everything was absolutely “top”. We are already looking forward to next year.

And once again a lovely evening at Franklin Hofmann, the food was very good 👍 Staff in a good mood as always 😃 Everyone was full and happy, thanks to the Hofmann team.

Great value for money. Not an ordinary meal, but something special.

Highly recommended, very good food! Everything fits, always an experience.

Highly recommended. It's so delicious there. The chef is a true artist. We're always happy to come back to you.

Nice service, delicious food. Large, beautiful beer garden

I have liked the food there since I was a child. The best beffis there is. Only the prices have risen sharply.

We really enjoy coming here and are glad that the company made it through the difficult times. I'm looking forward to the next visit and I'm excited to see what's new. Always worth a recommendation. Thank you.

The food was very tasty and the staff was very nice. We'll be back. Thank you for such a lovely evening.

Yesterday we were there for dinner with a large group, the food was very tasty and beautifully presented, but the waitress was particularly worth mentioning. I haven't been served so nicely in a long time, we'll definitely be back ☺️☺️

Delicious food, Augustiner draft beer

You used to pay 1.60 GDR marks for pasta with goulash. They were better

Great variety, fish, round, pork and of course horse. All very tasty.

First find a restaurant that opens Mon.-Sun. Offers lunch and dinner...the first 5 stars for that! The second 5 stars for the fantastic food...whether Ross or other dishes. And the third 5 stars for the friendly staff...Thank you, we'll be back!!

First of all, the ambience is nice and cozy but unfortunately a bit loud due to the very high ceiling, if some guests don't understand that you should restrain yourself, but that's the only point of criticism that in the end the owner can't do much about it. Now for the rest, super friendly service. And the food, WOW, the meat was so super tender and soft that it almost melted in your mouth and the taste was also great, I haven't eaten as good as I did here in years. I can only recommend it and I will definitely come back. Great! Keep it up.

Wonderful ambience, beautiful, rustic, modern, cozy restaurant with tradition and character. 😊 One of the few restaurants with Augustiner draft beer. As well as specialties and dishes from steeds/horses. Clear menu. Dishes are available with and without horses. Service very courteous and friendly. Tastes very good. The garlic bread and spiced meat as well as the Rossburger are highly recommended. Price/performance absolutely fine. Clear recommendation.

Very friendly staff. And the Rossburger was absolutely delicious. According to the statement, the other dishes also tasted good. There is also meat from other animals, not just horses. Another tip, make a table reservation!

We were in Chemnitz for a whole weekend. We spontaneously decided to go out to eat at Franklin Hofmann. Everything was full, but thanks to the friendly service we only managed to get a table in a few minutes. All I can say is that I have never experienced this before. And now the food was so outstandingly good, I haven't eaten so well in a long time. Aspic from the horse and my friend schnitzel from the horse. Both were soooo delicious. And first of all the courteous, friendly and very attentive service. Simply great!!! We will definitely come back. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Old tradition from student times! Delicious, delicious, delicious

Super delicious food in a very pleasant atmosphere.

We were really lucky today. We spontaneously wanted to have dinner and there were two tables that were not reserved. The ambience warms the soul. The beer garden, which is currently not open, looks very romantic thanks to the lighting. The two employees in service are warm, friendly and humorous. The dishes are excellent. We'll be back. Thank you for this enchanting evening.

Auf Einladung meines Bruders, der seinen Geburtstag hier gefeiert hat, war ich am 08. Februar zum Abendessen hier. Ich hatte Ochsenbäkchen bestellt. Das Essen in dieser Gaststätte hat vorzüglich geschmeckt. Die Bedienung ist flink und sehr freundlich. Auch das Bier war süffig. Ich war zum ersten Mal hier komme aber gerne wieder wenn ich wieder mal für längere Zeit in Chemnitz bin. DANKE den gesamten Team!

I got a small child's food there and it still tastes really delicious 😋

February 2025 Been here several times in the family. Always everything perfect. The dish with fine zander fillet fried crispy on the skin and very creative side dishes - premium! Service as always - perfect! 2024 "A symphony in the highest tones" That's what I would like to call my dessert today: macadamia nut ice cream with a brown bread crust, sea salt and hot plums. Simply fantastic! This creation deserves 5 ☆ . The grilled minced pork was simply delicious, soft and crispy inside and out. Everything 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ from me, including service, kitchen, and is worth the price. Also the opinion of my two companions. Thanks to all.

Excellent food, very friendly service and a very pleasant atmosphere. Definitely coming back.

Great! Food was absolutely top 👌

Very good, recommended restaurant on the outskirts of Chemnitz. Everything is just right here. The food, the service and the ambience are simply great.

Restaurant, snack bar, beer garden and butcher shop all at the start

It should be on the agenda for visitors to Chemnitz... Only recommended... Regularly there for 30 years... (Family members even over 60 years old) 6 out of five stars

Everything CLASS - from A for atmosphere to Z - room temperature = fireplace

Very good restaurant, the atmosphere is very nice. There's also something for people who don't want to eat horses. The waiter was very friendly and always had a quick saying on his tongue. I'd love to come back.

The visit to the restaurant was simply a success! Delicious food, delicious dessert! The waitress's little jokes made us laugh. That's exactly how it has to be! We'll be back! Keep it up.

Wir hatten im Anschluss an den Restaurantbesuch einen Theaterbesuch geplant und waren daher zeitlich gebunden, was wir beim Aufgeben der Bestellung der Bedienung auch mitgeteilt hatten. Wir bekamen die bestellten drei Gänge im perfekten zeitlichen Abstand serviert, sodass keine Hektik entstand. Insgesamt war der Service sehr zuvorkommend, angenehm locker, aber nie unangemessen aufdringlich-jovial. Die von uns gewählten Gerichte, überwiegend auf Basis von Pferdefleisch, haben uns allesamt, sowohl vom Geschmack, der Größe der Portionen, als auch der Art der Zubereitung sehr zufrieden gestellt. Herausheben möchte ich das Filetsteak vom Pferd. Ein solch perfekt zubereitetes Steak bekommt man nicht alle Tage. Zusammengefasst ein dickes Lob an den freundlichen Kellner und das gesamte Team von Pferde Hofmann. Bei unserem nächsten Besuch in Chemnitz werden wir auf jeden Fall wieder vorbeischauen.

Very nice but unfortunately eating takes a long time. Still recommended

Great restaurant - tasteful and well-kept atmosphere - the food was excellent and prepared with great attention to detail!

Beautiful modern furnishings with tasteful design. There is a fireplace, which unfortunately wasn't heated during our stay.

The Franklin Hofmann restaurant offers a solid dining experience enhanced by charming service in traditional costume. The food is good overall, with the horse burger being a particular highlight. The hearty preparation and the clearly recognizable difference to conventional beef were convincing in terms of taste. However, the ambience leaves something to be desired. In my opinion, the tables are too close together, which creates a lot of noise and makes the conversations of the neighboring tables clearly audible. This spoils the overall impression somewhat, as it affects the intimacy and the cozy get-together. There is a small parking lot directly on site.

Very cozy restaurant with attentive staff.

Very, very tasty, even if it's not cheap, it's definitely a great place!

A really nice visit to the restaurant We recently ate at this restaurant and were very satisfied. The atmosphere was cozy and appealing. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Our orders came quickly and everything was freshly prepared. The food impressed us - the dishes were well seasoned, attractively presented and the portions were absolutely sufficient. The price-performance ratio is also right here. Overall, a successful visit and we would love to come back!

Köstliches Weihnachtsessen in schönem Ambiente. Sehr netter Service und moderate Preise. Wir kommen gerne wieder vorbei

I can only recommend it, absolutely delicious. Very comfortable and great service. Reservation required.

What happened to the delicious liver dumplings? I've been eating Franklin's legendary Bulletten and Leberködel every now and then for decades. Something happened. The dumplings are now torpedo shaped. That wouldn't be bad in itself, but the texture and taste have completely deteriorated. The sausage meat is finely chopped beyond recognition; there is hardly a trace of horse or liver to be tasted. Just greasier and tastes like nothing. The bullets are also different, but not quite as bad as the dumplings. Both have also lost weight. I'll come back one more time, maybe the butcher just had a bad day. But I have a sneaking suspicion that profit maximization is being pursued at the expense of taste and tradition. If this is the new standard now, then I'll never come back.

Nice service, despite the high number of customers, individual customer requests are also taken into account

They always enjoy going there and are now regular customers. There is extremely good food here, not just from Ross. The ox cheeks are legendary. In addition to the regular menu, there are seasonally varied, always mega-tasty extras. They have the best ice cream, macadamia ice cream with an incredible bread crust around it, with plum or strawberry compote depending on the season. If you don't eat it, it's your own fault.

It should be a cozy evening. Unfortunately the decoration was better than the service I had hoped for. The food took a long time to arrive and when it was finally on the table, oh dear, it was luke warm. It wasn't enough that we pointed this out to the waitress, no, she also started discussing it. It's a shame, but we can also heat our food at home in the microwave. Afterwards we had gambled away, when our plates were cleared there was silence in the forest, I have no idea whether the staff was involved in the sales, but they didn't want anything more from us, so we decided to ask for the bill. Oops, the staff had pizza delivered to the restaurant, which they tasted even before they asked if we had another request. Very bad!! There we sat, wanted to pay and had to disturb the poor staff while they were eating. All in all, my memory of the past has ever been destroyed. Very sad.

Personally, I've actually avoided the store on principle 😅 The poor 🐴 and all that ;) But we went out to eat as a company today and it was super delicious. The main courses are plentiful and, above all, fresh. The homemade ice cream is also highly recommended. The gentleman at the service was very friendly and added the icing on the cake to the relaxed, pleasant atmosphere. I will definitely come back and wish your team a nice Christmas time

Freundliche Bedienung und gutes Angebot. Schmackhaftes Essen auch zum mitnehmen. Gute Auswahl und Preiswertes Angebot. Ein Besuch lohnt sich immer. Wer einmal etwas anderes essen will wird hier auf jeden Fall fündig.

Simply super tasty, friendly service and great ambience, we can only recommend it...we'll be happy to come back Simone and Uwe

We have enjoyed eating at “ Pferdehofmann ” ever since I was a child. The food is always very tasty. Even for people who don't like horse meat, there are plenty of other choices. You can also buy all sorts of things related to horse meat in the store to take home.

The chef has some new creations, so I went outside for the first time today. But the duck with lentil salad and red cabbage ice cream was simply SENSATIONAL. We don't have to talk about the "rest", great as always.

Absolutely top class. Starting with the ambience with a beautiful fireplace, great service, food very tasty and decoratively prepared. Just go and enjoy!

Very tasty, very nice service, great atmosphere... always happy.

This restaurant is definitely worth a visit! The food is absolutely tasty and down to earth... The prices are reasonable and the quality of the food is absolutely justified! The atmosphere is really nice and cozy, you immediately feel at home😊👌 We'll definitely be back!

We were in the restaurant last night and can only say: We will definitely be back. The service is warm and very attentive; the offer is diverse. We had venison with Brussels sprouts, hazelnuts, dates and sweet potato gnocchi. Rarely eaten so well! The deer was sensationally tender, all components harmonized perfectly. Top!

Very good food, attentive and friendly service staff and a good price-performance ratio 👍

Unfortunately, it still has something of a fast food restaurant about it, as it is very loud and conversations echo throughout the room. The food comes extremely quickly, but unfortunately the drinks only come during the meal. The food tastes delicious. However, the prices are too high.

If you want to enjoy home-cooked, fresh, delicious food, this is the place for you. We've eaten here often in large groups over the last few years, and the service has always been very good. We'll definitely be back :)

We were in this restaurant for the first time at the weekend with 11 people. The ambience is great inside and out. The staff was super friendly, our waiter was absolutely attentive, quick and funny. We felt very comfortable. We ordered many different dishes with and without horses. The food was excellent across the board, some very unusual creations, especially the ice cream... top. The dishes for the little ones were also child-friendly and beautifully presented. The prices are absolutely justified for the large portions and the quality.

The horse beef steaks are simply great. However, I have rarely seen such a demotivated and unfriendly saleswoman. Unfortunately, no snapshot - every time you visit you don't seem welcome.

👍. Friendly service staff. 😋 Food.

The right location for a special occasion!!!

A great place to enjoy wonderful food and drink. Whether alone or with friends, it's always nice. Delicious horse meat dishes, but also other meals, can be enjoyed in a stylish, friendly atmosphere with a suitable wine

Als Ex-Chemnitzer war ich mal wurde in der Stadt und auf der Suche nach einem Abendessen entschied ich mich für Franklin Hofman, obwohl ich eigentlich keine Lust hatte so weit raus zu gehen. Aber “raus aus der Innenstadt” ist in dieser Stadt ja eh das Motto… also, von der Dresdner Str. über Sonnenberg bis zum Rande des Yorck-Gebietes als Abendspaziergang und die ganze Versehrtheit der Stadt nochmal an einem vorbei ziehend, landete ich in diesem doch sehr freundlichen Restaurant, und ich kann die positiven Bewertungen nur bestätigen: die Atmosphäre sehr offen und freundlich, der Service sehr freundlich und angenehm: rasch, aufmerksam, netter Small Talk, und das Essen ausgesprochen gut. Ich hatte das Roß-Carpaccio und das Filet - beides auch mit viel sehr knackigem und aromatischem Salat. Wirklich sehr zu empfehlen!

nice staff, quick service and delicious food. Prices are just acceptable and anyone who has no problem with horse meat is in good hands here. 👍

Delicious food and very nice conditions.

Fast service, very good food. Simply always worth a trip.

Excellent food and very nice service.

From the reservation to the food, it's simply great 👍the food is a show, the service and friendliness is unique.....keep it up.....we're happy to recommend and will definitely come back 😉

The only place in Chemnitz to eat horse meat. Very tasty food. The Ross burger comes with very tasty fries. The beef itself was a little too salty for me. The sauerbraten and the red cabbage taste very good. The prices are not exactly cheap. A regular size spiced meat costs €9.50!!! It's not worth it. Probably some kind of cross-subsidy.