Max Emanuel Brauerei - Wirtshaus und Biergarten in München

The Wirtshaus Max Emanuel is a rather upscale restaurant with a chic flair. The food was truly delicious. I had a Wiener Schnitzel with fried potatoes. The schnitzel was excellent, but the potatoes could have used a bit more salt. The service was very friendly and attentive; there's nothing to complain about. However, we had to wait a full 50 minutes for our food, even though the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. That was definitely too long. Furthermore, the interior smelled strongly of grease, which somewhat spoiled the otherwise pleasant impression.

Serving typical Bavarian fare and beer in a nice environment -- the food is excellent for this category. Difficult to get outside garden tables without reservations when weather is nice.

Nice restaurant. The food is very tasty. However, it's expensive (including drinks) and the portions are small (even when ordering a large one). I wouldn't go there again.

Friendly service and very good food, however a little bit pricey.

Typical German food. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service and very tasty food. The menu is in English and the prices are very reasonable.

We had dinner there for the first time. The ambiance and service were excellent. The veal schnitzel was a flop. For the high price of €34, I expected meat and not just breading. Unfortunately, it was very disappointing.

The beer garden is truly beautiful! But when you see the prices, you'll lose your appetite.

Kaiserschmarrn was unbelievably sweet (which was too much). Schnitzel and especially the potatoes were great.

Very nice restaurant. The schnitzel was great and so was the Kaiserschmarren.

Very poor value for money and unpleasant staff. Move on.

Very bad experience with this place. Rude and impolite service. Cynical staff. Zero customer focus. I do not recommend.

I will never return to this unpleasant place

Disappointing experience. The service was poor and lacked any customer focus. The food was of only average quality, yet priced excessively high. I would not recommend this place.

Extremely disappointing experience. The staff was notably rude and unaccommodating, especially the waiter, who was blatantly impolite. The food was overpriced and lacked quality—definitely not worth the cost. We were a group of 20 and encountered zero flexibility or effort to accommodate us. This place is not worth your time or money. Strongly recommend avoiding it.

Rudest people ever met in my entire life, over rated food and very bad experience, would never recommend it to my biggest enemies

The price-performance ratio is depressing. You call these two breaded pieces of meat a large Wiener Schnitzel? Beer for just under 6 euros? How's it different from the one on tap at Stieglmaierplatz?

Loved the ambiance and the drink here. I would highly recommend the Emanuel Sbagliato. Was delish. didn't have any food there as met some friends for a quick drink but the restaurant was upscale and decorated with a nice warm finesse.

We were here with the team – highly recommended! Super delicious schnitzel with an excellent side dish. Top-notch service!

We had an absolutely fantastic evening at this restaurant – simply perfect from start to finish! We were there with a large group of ten people, the restaurant was packed to capacity, and yet everything ran like clockwork. A huge compliment to our wonderful waitress, Fahima! She was absolutely amazing – super attentive, friendly, and extremely professional. Despite the hustle and bustle, she always kept an eye on things, refilled drinks, cleared plates, and even made sure everyone got their food at the same time – which is certainly not a given with such a large group. You could really feel how much passion and dedication she puts into it. The food was also a real highlight: The starters included Obatzda (traditional Austrian sausage) and tartar – both wonderfully seasoned. This was followed by juicy schnitzel and perfectly cooked asparagus, and to finish, a heavenly Kaiserschmarrn (sweet pancake with pancakes), which you couldn't wish for better. Every course was a delight, the quality of the ingredients was top-notch, and everything was fresh and lovingly prepared. The combination of great service, delicious food, and a cozy atmosphere truly made our evening special. We'll definitely be back—and hope we'll be lucky enough to be looked after by Fahima again. Thank you so much for this fantastic evening!

No, I can't recommend it anymore. The Max-Emanuel was a venerable institution, but the Schotenhamel family unfortunately bulldozed it. The food is good, and the wait time was okay. However, it seems like the waiters there are forced to do forced labor, given how unhappy they are. The good times are unfortunately over here.

Everything tasted good. Both the Käsespätzle and the Kaiserschmarrn were really delicious. The prices weren't too high, and the service was good, too.

Very nice ambience & very delicious schnitzel and cheese spaetzle

We always enjoy going to Max Emanuel. We recently went there with a large group (33 people, pre-booked). The food is always excellent, the service friendly and attentive. The ambiance is both traditional and modern. We'd be happy to go back anytime.

Four of us went to dinner in the catered area. Service and ambiance were excellent. Prices were normal for a catered restaurant in Munich. Portions were somewhat small. The taste was average, nothing special, but still good.

Super nice beer garden in the middle of the residential area

Excellent cuisine. Very friendly waiter.

Beautiful, green beer garden in the middle of Schwabing, unfortunately there isn't much sun coming in through the surrounding residential buildings.

Incredibly delicious food and very nice service. Highly recommended

The baked potato cost 17 EUR and it was just two stuffed medium potatoes after everyone was hungry

A modern Bavarian inn with traditional charm and a contemporary twist. Homemade classics meet creative cuisine, the ambience is stylish and cozy. Perfect for lovers of Bavarian cuisine in a modern style.

It's a shame that the "tavern of the present" is declining again. I miss the vegetarian schnitzel and the veggie currywurst in the beer garden, and the small Kaiserschmarrn is no longer offered. The potato salad probably comes out of the packaging (at least there are empty buckets lying around)… but it is very expensive

Very nice atmosphere especially if you sit outside. Unfortunately we had to wait over an hour for our food. The waiter was absolutely not friendly and the response to questions was rude. The crusty roast was generally good but unfortunately oversalted. There are definitely better places in Munich for Bavarian food.

Das Wienerschnitzel ist gut, aber nicht außergewöhnlich. Als Nachtisch haben wir uns drei Portionen Kaiserschmarrn geteilt, die in einer Pfanne kamen und nur von zweimal Zwetschgen und Apfelmus begleitet wurden. Die Qualität des Kaiserschmarrn war aber gut. Die Rosinen in Rum eingelegt, das ganze mit Mandelsplittern verfeinert. Der Teig war noch fluffig und schön kandidiert. Enttäuschend war der blaue Zweigelt. Auch bei einem offenen Wagen dürfte man einer etwas bessere Qualität erwarten. Die Bedienung ist freundlich und in aller Regel flink.

Price-performance ratio is simply not suitable at all. Breakfast was nothing special and there was a decent surcharge for small things. Really tiny portions for such prices. Service staff were very nice.

Mehr Tamtam als besondere Qualität! Aufwendig wird nach Platz gesucht, obwohl viele Tische leer. Essen teuer bei durchschnittlicher Qualität. Kasspatzn mit geschmacklosen Käse fast 20 Euro. Soße zum Schweinsbraten versalzen. Einzig die Bedienung ist sehr nett, aber nicht immer aufmerksam.

We waited an hour for our food. The waiter was extremely unfriendly. Salad dressing was just okay. Cranberries with the Wiener Schnitzel were too sour and not sweet. Not good value for money.

Great beer garden in the middle of the city, delicious food, dog friendly! Tip top beer garden 👍

Super friendly staff accompany the evening, which is characterized by very good food. Top quality (the origin of meat and fish is described and is regional) and perfectly seasoned.

From beer to main course, everything was delicious!

Super delicious Kaiserschmarrn ❤️

Cold food and very unfriendly service. Food was also cold at the neighboring tables.

The location is great, great food, great atmosphere. Nevertheless the prices are extreme even for Munich level. Maybe it is better at the Biergarten, but inside it is not fun anymore.

Nice atmosphere, especially the small garden outside is very cute. The food tastes very good, but to be honest it's not really worth it for the price. I had a fried chicken salad and expected (as I know it) to get 5-6 long baked chicken strips on a large salad. What I got was very nicely presented and really tasty, but really not enough for the price (almost €25): 3 small pieces of baked chicken and a small bowl of potato salad. The roast pork for almost €22 is also likely to be well on the higher end, even in Maxvorstadt. And yes, I know: staff, rent and food all cost, but I have the feeling that the calculations are very generous here. Conclusion: Tasty, but I don't necessarily have to go back here anytime soon.

Prices are now outrageous, the quality is significantly better elsewhere Too bad

Great place to eat the traditional german food and have some beer. Great service! Highly recommended to make a reservation before

Everything is new 👍 beautiful restaurant, there are even cloth napkins. Food tastes great and great service. Highly recommended 👏🤩 would like to do it more often 😍

Unfortunately, a shocking experience. I ordered a quarter of fried chicken, but when I cut it open, blood came out. The meat was raw, the liver was red and undercooked – just fried or baked. Something like that shouldn't happen in a restaurant! Absolutely inedible and dangerous to health. I cannot recommend this restaurant.

Very happy here on site. Incredibly beautiful, modern but still traditional restaurant in the middle of Munich! Service is always 1A and the open kitchen is an eye-catcher! The food served here not only looks great, it also tastes outrageously delicious!! Absolute recommendation!

Amazing! One of my favorites in Munich! Food, atmosphere, and service was awesome! There was live music, service was very kind, and food delicious!

Went for the schnitzel and it did not disappoint! Great food. Staff was very kind and the space was beautifully designed.

I like the Max Emanuel and therefore give it five stars. The atmosphere is great, whether inside or in the beer garden in summer. Food is generally great too. Personally, I didn't like the brunch as much. The menu is not very extensive, but very “fancy” – apart from the white sausage breakfast and scrambled eggs, I had to google most of the dishes first. But that may also be my problem, I was just expecting something different - some others might like exactly that it's not run of the mill. Oh yes, but cappuccino was really difficult, 2/3 foam in the cup is really not possible at the level that the Max Emanuel is aiming for.

Were there for dinner. Exceptionally good food, beautifully presented, all components were prepared with love and skill and tasted very good. The best schnitzel with fried potatoes in Munich so far. Friendly and attentive service, nice atmosphere. I would be happy to come back at any time

The brunch was good, but in my opinion the price was too high and the presentation was a bit rustic. Service was very good and the atmosphere was fine

The Schnitzel in this location is delicious, fried in butter and served with tangy and sweet jam. Staff is accommodating and speak English, so this place is tourist friendly! However, I have removed a star from Service. When we asked to add a tip to our bill, the waitress chose an amount herself rather than prompting us. I found that to be inconsiderate.

Super nice service, very good food - if you love meat! Big drawback: only one vegetarian dish: Kässpatzen A vegan court: Cream mushrooms No vegan desserts at all... Conclusion: recommended for all meat lovers. At the beginning it had a very good price-performance ratio - now it's more of an upper price level for a pub!

Great food, super nice and courteous service. We'd love to come back.

outstanding - only downturn was beergarden not open yet 😄

Nice place 👍, the food was good, the fries were a bit cold. I paid the bill in cash. I didn't have it fitting! Services Kraft did not give any remaining money back. I didn't say it was true. !!! I think every guest can decide for themselves how much to tip!!! I always tip

Top service Great atmosphere Very good and fresh food. I recommend the Backhändl❤️

A Munich classic in a modern look, which was already a regular destination during my studies. The ambience is dignified and modern, the food is excellent, and the acoustics are remarkably good, even for larger groups.

We spent a really nice evening here with extremely delicious food! Nice service & great atmosphere also points :) The fried potatoes, the schnitzel and the affogato were incredibly delicious!

Really very tasty food in a great atmosphere. Were guests at the trade fair and would definitely like to come back again!

Very nice food and beer. The lady who is serving us was very polite.

Renovation was good, although the “Bavarian tavern ambience” was missing.

Great shop! Good food and great service!

Delicious food and great service. Generous portions.

Very friendly staff and great food. We'd be happy to come back on our next visit to Munich

I don't know, but this won't really be my store This was the fourth time I had lunch at lunchtime on a business meeting, but this restaurant failed to impress me on any of my visits. Sometimes the soup or salad is perfect and then you have a lukewarm main course or the starter is so-so and then you get a mega schnitzel. The beer, especially the Radler, can sometimes taste bland and the service is sometimes super attentive and then ten minutes later totally forgetful 🤷🏽‍♂️ I'll definitely try again but I wanted to share my experiences.

The food is very good and the staff is friendly. However, in my opinion the prices are too high and the beer is a joke, even with the dark wheat beer there was no foam left at the table after a minute, with the light beer the whole thing went even faster. Either the beers were extremely poorly poured or the glasses were not rinsed properly.

Way too fast service, customer is usually king

Service substandard and unfriendly. Curling rink reserved until 9 a.m. At 9:10 the lights are turned off without notice. Drinks that had already been ordered were canceled without comment. In addition, a very unpleasant smell outside, unfortunately an absolute mistake….

Very nice vibe after their renovation. Friendly service and good food. The beer garden is nice in the summer with ice cold glasses. All around great except the food is on the pricey side.

The two of us had dinner inside the inn, so I can't rate the beer garden. Food - in my opinion there was nothing to complain about about the food. I had the small veal schnitzel with fries (instead of the fried potatoes). The portion size was completely sufficient for me. The fries were crispy and well seasoned, the schnitzel was very thin the way I like it, and the breading was very tasty. I thought the price was reasonable for the quality on the plate. Service - the lady in service was very quick and, above all, very attentive, despite the restaurant being full. Big praise for the service. Friendly, unobtrusive and yet always attentive. You can't do it better! However, there were also two points to complain about, hence not 5, but "only" 4 stars from me. Anyone who expects a rustic “old” brewery restaurant will perhaps be surprised or disappointed by the modern ambience. But that's without judgment - after all, it's a matter of taste. What bothered me more about the large open (back) room was that the background noise was extremely high. You had to keep the volume quite high when entertaining, which meant that each table had to compete with the other tables in terms of volume. The biggest point of criticism, however, concerns the kitchen and its smells - which is probably due to the fact that the kitchen is quite open in the middle between the rooms and/or there is no reasonable exhaust ventilation? Either way, when I got home, my partner greeted me with a “yuck, you smell like a restaurant.” The entire laundry from the jacket, top, pants, even my undershirt smelled disgustingly of chip fat! But I have to say - that the food itself didn't smell or taste like old fat - it's just the typical smell from the kitchen, for example. missed due to a poor exhaust system. In short - the freshly worn clothes smelled so pungently of kitchen, grease and restaurant that I had to put them in a plastic bag and put them in the washing machine today. A shower was also due - because the hair and the rest smelled pretty bad and you definitely won't go to bed like that. It's a shame - I know this from the past, when people still smoked in the bars and had to throw their clothes in the laundry after a visit. No smoke this time - just chip fat all over your clothes and body. Unfortunately, this will (for now) prevent me from making further visits to the restaurant, at least inside - this doesn't affect the beer garden area. The owner/operator should do something here.

Einfach Bodenständig gut und bürgerlich trotzdem gehoben. Sehr gemütliche Abend oder Brunch immer möglich. Großes Lob für die freundliche Kellnerinnen.das Essen schmeckt wunderbar. Tolle Biergarten und sehr gemütlich.

Nice restaurant with good food and drinks. We had the Rahmschwammerl and a Schnitzel, as well as Urtyp Beer. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. Will visit again.

Among various reviews the schnitzel/schnitzel of this place was given to be one of the best so let's try it! Informal, modern and welcoming place with some kitsch touches such as the moose horn-shaped chandeliers With light bulbs 💡. It looks like a modern mountain cabin. Nice waiter who spoke Italian well ✌️ Let's take a cheese specialty 🧀 (non-repeatable name 😅) a lot Good but heavy. Large cutlet to divide in two. It comes with lemon in a very practical net and a jam. At first I thought the jam on the cutlet was heresy. Try it guys. 🔝 With the large cutlet, two of us ate in peace and it was excellent 👍 we spent less than in more famous places in the centre! An amazing place that you must try! The schnitzel rocks. ✌️

Really very nice and modern brewery. The menu appears varied and modern. The implementation in the kitchen and the price-performance ratio are not right. French toast for 17 euros with a strand of currants and ice cream. I just expect a lot more. Unfortunately, my croque madame wasn't up to par either. Instead of a cappuccino, you can drink half a bathtub, but you have to do something with the coffee. Munich definitely has different standards. Great idea, unfortunately poor implementation. The waitress was really super open and friendly.

Wir waren mit 5 Personen zum Abendessen da. Geschmacklich war es sehr gut. Die Portionen haben aber leider nicht zum Preis gepasst. Die große Portion Schnitzel haben alle 3 Damen ohne Problem geschafft. Für 5 Personen ohne große Extras 290€ fanden wir zu teuer.

This place was nice with a brunch reservation. I shared two plates with my gf and met with 3 others. Good beer to complement. Finished with raspberry schnapps! Too bad the back patio wasn’t open for sitting and smoking as it was setup nicely for the winter discussions. Service was a little slow.

Delicious. Great service. Unfortunately very, very loud (noises from the backdrop) - Not for a romantic evening: more for family celebrations or larger parties

We had our Christmas party here. The opinion of all colleagues was, the best Christmas party ever 👍👍👍

So these prices are high, but the food was very good, although not much. Only the price for the Kaiserschmarrn (from 2 people 12.90/person!) It is a normal large portion of Kaiserschmarrn for 26€!!!! Simply an outrage!

Very good German food here. The Schnitzel and Kaiserschmarrn are in particular standouts that I dare say would be top 3 places I’ve tried so far in Munich. Ambience inside is more of a modern Wirtshaus. Main downside are the prices, which are steep even by Munich standards but at least you get commensurate quality.

They might serve the best Wienerschnitzel (according to The Food Fetishist), but I’ll never know because I am never going back there. This restaurant was the biggest disappointment of the year for me. We started with aperitifs – Prosecco and Negroni. While it’s hard to mess up Prosecco, Negroni is a different story, and the bartender failed spectacularly. It lacked depth and flavor, as if one key ingredient (in this case, Campari) was missing. Yet, they kept serving it regardless—or perhaps the bartender simply forgot to add the Campari. For starters, we had steak tartare and the “Junge Ziege” salad. The salad was very good—well-seasoned, with perfectly grilled cheese. The composition could have used some beets, but still, I’d rate it a 7/10. The tartare wasn’t bad, but it didn’t hit the right notes for me—too much pickled onion, not enough meat flavor. I asked the waitress for salt and pepper, and I had to wait so long that I ended up getting them myself from the waiter’s station. For the mains, we ordered a quarter chicken and a large Wienerschnitzel. The chicken was juicy, with a good crust, and it came with a very tasty potato salad. It was also served with breaded liver—a creative presentation, though I personally prefer the traditional way (liver sautéed with onions). As for the Wiener Schnitzel, it was the worst one I’ve ever had—a complete disappointment. The meat was rubbery and full of sinew, the breading was greasy and undercooked, and the fried potatoes with onions were burnt. I was planning to try the Kaiserschmarrn for dessert, but after that schnitzel, all I could think about was going home. When we were done and asked for the bill, the waitress finally brought me the beer I had ordered to go with the schnitzel… What a disaster. I do not recommend this place, and I will personally avoid it at all costs. P.S. I would have added photos, but it was so terrible that I didn’t take any.

Roast pork and dumplings very good. Fried chicken with potato salad was ok. For me it was a bit loveless and not authentic.

We've been there several times for brunch, very nice! Good location, good selection & very friendly staff. The Wiener Schnitzel is particularly recommended. We'll be back

Delicious food with impeccable service.

We had breakfast there with children, the menu is not rich, what we ordered was delicious, the service is cold and slow, less suitable for children.

Sorry but not really good. Decent expensive Bavarian restaurant, food ok, but service not especially friendly for the level of gastronomy they try to play at.

Really enjoyed breakfast here. The cappuccinos were really delicious and I had avocado and eggs. The eggs are cooked Japanese style for a longer time at low temperature which are maybe now my favourite. Definitely will come again

For me, the Max-Emmanuel Brewery is one of the most important institutions in the area of ​​young, upscale Bavarian/Alpine cuisine. The team is extremely committed and always in a good mood. This is noticeable when you take a quick look into the kitchen. The cooks often have a smile on their faces, as do the service staff. Why not? After all, the business appears to be solidly run from start to finish. You can tell from the tastefully designed interior to the truly fantastic food. A hot tip: the Tyrolean Krautfleckerl are an absolute gem and should be tried here. Gladly again and again! :)

Quite a nice brewery in a more modern style... roast a little dry despite lots of sauce.

Modern yet classic ambience, excellent and courteous service and excellent food. I recommend it!

Overall nice place quick service good no grills food. And nice beer.

It has everything a pub needs, just tastefully modern. How pleasantly nice here. Oh yes, the kitchen is completely transparent so you can see how and who cooks here. Instilling trust and sustainability is also taken into account. Friendly.

We ate in the restaurant here, the food was very tasty. The service wasn't overly friendly, but it was okay! Portions could have been larger, unfortunately none of us were really full. The price is rather intensive. All in all, a nice evening with delicious food!

Food was tasty and beautifully presented. Still not outstanding compared to other brunch locations in Munich. I had the “Schliersee Benedict” and a tasting Obatzda dumpling (this and the bread that came with it were excellent). The Schliersee Benedict disappointed me a bit because I was expecting more in terms of taste. Very nice waitress. However, it is very loud in the restaurant and the bench is not really practical to sit on.

AMAZING FOOD! My favorite restaurant during my time in München. They serve authentic food in a modern restaurant. We had the grilled Camembert dip, spaetzle as a main course and kaiserschmarrn (scrambled pancake) and it was delicious!

We went to Max Emanuel Brewery for brunch. The ambience and furnishings of the restaurant are really nice, I would like to emphasize that upfront. Unfortunately, I was more than dissatisfied with my food. I have never been served such bad avocado bread and for just under €18. Unfortunately, my coffee was also really not tasty. All in all, unfortunately a disappointing brunch for me!

Everything is great! Especially the service. We'd love to come back.