Steakhouse am Johannistor - Daniel Alexandrov in Jena

I find it outrageous that, when you come in a group, you're given a different menu with a limited selection. It wasn't possible to order a pork knuckle – while other guests had no problem doing so. Even after asking, they refused to serve me. What's the point of that?! I understand that the kitchen can't keep up with an order of 15 pork knuckles. But everyone had already ordered – it would have only been one. Checking with the kitchen would have been good service. As a result, I only had one beer. Apparently, pubs in Jena are still doing too well. Therefore, this was my last visit, and I definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND IT!!!

In general quite enjoyable with tasty food and good service. But it has a strong soulless chain restaurant vibe. Plating is lack luster and uninspired.

I haven't had such good service in a long time! And the food was phenomenal too :)

Great offer and lovely team, a good location for meetings and good food.

Super friendly staff, the food was delicious, as was the non-alcoholic beer. Sitting outside isn't that comfortable due to the proximity to the street, but it's okay. We'll definitely be back :)

It was super easy to reserve a table online, and the service was warm and friendly. The food arrived quickly and was delicious. Highly recommended. We'll be back!

We were looking forward to tasting the best steaks, but we didn't know that the restaurant's name and menu had changed. Unfortunately, we didn't enjoy the food... but the waiters were very attentive and polite.

Always cozy, authentic, and fresh food. Very friendly staff. Always happy to come back!

Very nice staff, good atmosphere, very good location

We were a group of 12 at the Hofbräuhaus today, and everyone enjoyed the food. The service was very attentive, and you could feel the hospitality. The price/performance ratio was excellent, thank you very much.

Good, hearty food, prepared with love. The menu includes classic HB dishes as well as unique dishes, especially the tartar.

Food was delicious, staff friendly, atmosphere nice... but overall nothing special, the portions were manageable and the plates were tidy.

The food was delicious, and the waitresses were dressed in lederhosen and dirndls, of course 😁 Greetings from Erfurt

The food service was all good. It's the best taste in Germany. Most German food is salty and sweet.. There are only two, butㅜ this place is good. Haksen Good Choice

It was a rather mixed experience. The food, especially the knuckle of pork, was very dry, but it was quite expensive. We were given the opportunity to peek into the kitchen, but what we saw was that some dishes were left standing for a while before they were fully prepared. As a result, some things were hot and others were lukewarm. There were also no gloves or chef's hats, which was rather unsightly, and we even ended up finding a hair in the potato salad. All in all, a shame; it had a lot of potential!

Super great restaurant, nice and attentive service. We got our drinks and food quickly. We would love to come back 😊

I'm thrilled, the staff is super friendly and attentive. Food was very good. Even though there was a lot going on, it happened quickly. Absolute recommendation.

Be careful, if you order Backhändl, you will be served breaded chicken! You should read the menu correctly because it says “Backhändl Wiener Art”! A “real” bakery belongs in the Hofbräu! The knuckle was fine. The cake with vanilla ice cream was delicious! The air in the restaurant was stuffy and much too warm. The service was very nice and quick.

So I'm sorry, but as a Bavarian guest I have a lot to complain about. I took advantage of the offer that was available on Monday. So the pork knuckle was great, respect, just leave the skin on it, it's the best. But the no-go. Serving sauerkraut, mustard and bread with a knuckle at Hofbräuhaus is the last thing. It includes either coleslaw or warm Bavarian potato salad. I would also accept it if there was only a pretzel and horseradish. BUT leave the country bread with sauerkraut and mustard, it doesn't belong with a Bavarian knuckle!!!! I also had to laugh at the toilets. Either Lederwix/Dirndl or Buam/Madl but don't combine them.

Real tavern feeling with hearty food and courteous service in Bavarian style

Very unfriendly reception because we were under stress. Service tried hard and nice, but waiting times were far too long. Liver dumpling soup had to be heavily seasoned. Trying to get a second drink was very difficult. The music was horrible and loud. So we won't be coming back. Too bad. .

Price performance is not right for me, ready meals.

Very tasty, super nice service.

Food is good, the staff attentive and friendly.

It was very nice again, until today in the equally wonderful beer garden

Apart from the fact that the last round starts around 10 p.m. during the week, there is absolutely nothing to complain about! Quite the opposite - great service, top drinks and delicious food always at the same high level. Many types of beer and an extensive menu.

I can only recommend, good food, very good service

You're not doing anything specifically wrong, but the "AHA effect" is missing a bit... The joy of having a Hofbräuhaus in Jena is great! Mass of beer - top (great beer, attractive price)! Culture - top (service in traditional costume, equipment)! Service - is OK, some untrained staff Food - two hearts are beating in my chest here...some dishes are top and well thought out (e.g. Hackepeter, white sausages...), some are not presented optimally (hock should be served directly with dumplings, Obazder price is way too high, no salad with the schnitzel. ., there is a relatively high surcharge for other side dishes) and overall, in my opinion, all portions are simply too small. Unfortunately, our point that we were celebrating a birthday wasn't really taken into account (you don't have to, per se, but something like that is the cherry on the cake..) We will definitely be back, but we would be happy about small adjustments in the medium term... Greetings!

We have been waiting for a brewery to open in Jena for years. Now the time has come and it has fulfilled our expectations. The atmosphere is great, the staff is friendly and the food is delicious. We come more often

There are 14 of us in the restaurant and things couldn't be better. Sensational service responsive to all our needs. Allergy sufferers also get their money's worth here. The food is on point and simply delicious, the beer is fresh from the tap and drinkable… everything is wonderful. Fast and very friendly service, very appealing and relaxed atmosphere. We'll definitely be back soon.

Unfortunately the price/performance doesn't match. The ambience wasn't right either, we sat in the red storage room. We are in Munich about four times a year and every time we make a trip to the Hofbräuhaus. But the thing in Jena has nothing to do with it at all. Except for the map. Recommendation: NO

Good service and delicious dishes

We were here as part of a private celebration. We liked it very much. The food was very good and plentiful. I had roast pork. Super tender and very tasty. It was our first time here, but definitely not the last...one more place worth going to.

We were there for my birthday. The food was good. Except for the Kaiserschmarrn. It was fried black on the bottom side. The waitress offered to scrape it off. I didn't think that was that good. We ordered a new one and it was fine. Otherwise everything was fine.

I think the new concept is fine. But I'm sorry that there are no more steaks... I would rather have paid more than not get any more steaks...

Sehr gutes Essen top Bedienung und schönes Ambiente . Again and again!

Nice and quick staff, good food, nice atmosphere.

Very good food, beer... everything from light to wheat is there. Caution! If you're looking for Pilsner, you've come to the wrong place. Brauhaus atmosphere, gladly again.

Ate roulades with classes on Saturday November 30th, 2024. The roulades were hard and dry, the cherries in the cherry red cabbage still had their pits. A treat to bite into. They graciously gave us a waiver, great. At least we'll never again.

Very nice atmosphere, service also great. I had spiced meat as a starter, which was very, very small for the price. In general, the portions are too small.

It was a very nice evening and the service was super fast, friendly, constantly asking if you needed anything (of course the more crowded the shop, this will decrease a little) but still a great performance. The space is already adapted to the motto and something with a newer style instead of the rustic Hofbräuhaus, but you can't completely get the old steakhouse out of the building. Because there are only toilets upstairs, the restaurant is not for everyone. Unfortunately, the food wasn't such a great enrichment. The schnitzel was quite small and the color looked like it had been prepared in the deep fryer. There was also a mushroom sauce that wasn't entirely convincing either. Conclusion: good to drink, but I wouldn't eat it again. Sorry 😐

Very nice Restaurant, excellent food and very friendly staff 😉 they also accept pets

We were looking forward to a hearty Bavarian lunch, but were unfortunately disappointed. Sure, the food was okay, but we just missed the rustic ambience. The radio music in the background didn't fit into the Hofbräuhaus at all and the decoration also leaves a lot to be desired. Price-performance just wasn't right for us at all. Non-alcoholic drinks in particular are significantly more expensive than beer! Another disadvantage are the toilets on the upper floor, which can only be reached via a spiral staircase. You have to keep this in mind if you go there with people who are no longer good on foot. Thanks for the friendly service, but we probably won't be back. Too bad...

Really nice atmosphere, very nice and funny service, good selection of food and drinks. The potato salad is particularly delicious!!!!

It was a very nice evening... With great service and delicious food

The meatloaf had no taste and was also grossly overpriced. Unfortunately I can't recommend it.

I made a reservation and visited. Because it was Friday evening, there were many customers. I ordered steak and shrimp and it was very delicious. You have to pay extra for the sauce. The desserts are delicious, the food is delicious, and the staff is very friendly.

Went there for the first time today and unfortunately for the last time. Unfortunately a very high volume level. Unfortunately, the breading of the schnitzel tasted like old frying fat, and the side salad had no dressing. Ketchup and mayo were carelessly placed on the table in plastic bottles. The food came so quickly that I think it was unfortunately ready-made food. Baked chicken and cheese spaetzle are completely missing from the menu There was a smell of feces in the entrance area

We were eating in a larger group. First of all: every dish was served according to the order and nothing was swapped. The waiting time was relatively short. Personally, I had Obazda with pretzel as a starter which was homemade and very tasty. The main course was schnitzel, which the majority of the group also had. It was a decent homemade schnitzel but certainly not worth over 20 euros. The breading was not souffled like you would expect from a Wienerschnitzel. You can do the same thing at home! In addition, the fries on the side weren't really crispy, which is a shame. When we asked the service whether the optional potato salad was prepared with mayonnaise or the classic Austrian style with vinegar, the wrong information was given. It was Austrian but the service called it mayonnaise. Bad information, otherwise I would have ordered this. Overall OK. But I don't have to have it again.

We spontaneously decided to eat there. We got a table straight away and were served in a friendly manner. Food was super tasty. The atmosphere is rustic but very cozy. Prices are also fair. A very clear recommendation.

Everything is right here. Best knuckle in a long time...

It was our first time at the Hofbräu and we were very satisfied. The location is a mixture of a rustic inn with new-fangled accents. The service was very friendly and accommodating. The food itself was very tasty, but it could have been a bit warmer. We'll definitely be back.

I had the pulled knuckle citizen It was simply incredibly tasty. The warm chocolate cake was perfect. Very clear recommendation.

Great... I don't need to say more. We were thrilled. Delicious food, great waiters and nice atmosphere. Please everyone visit regularly so that we can keep something like this great ❤️

Bomb food, quick preparation. Price performance is OK.

Delicious food, good beer, friendly service!

Highly recommended for anyone who likes German (Bavarian) cuisine. I'd love to come back.

Was invited there for dinner yesterday. The restaurant makes a very rustic but cozy impression. The service was great and the waiter was quick, friendly and joking. The food was really tasty and the beer was good too. I'll definitely come here again.

From steakhouse to Hofbräuhaus. The food is ok but relatively small portions, but it probably depends on the dish. Price-performance doesn't match every dish here. The service was well, this needs to be worked on urgently. At that time: Very tasty steaks. However, for what I think is a high price, the salad plate feels smaller and the amount of meat is significantly less. Unfortunately, the service has not been entirely satisfactory the last three times. Otherwise, this restaurant is recommended.

A little bit of Bavaria in Jena. Very cozy, with the charm of Bavaria. The food was great and the service was very friendly and on the ball

Very nice ambience, the inner courtyard was perfect, friendly staff, fast service, the food was great, I would love to come back, I can only recommend it

Very great restaurant...I would love to come back

You should urgently work on your pricing policy, completely overpriced for these small portions. This has nothing to do with inflation anymore, it's simply a rip-off and thoughtless calculation! Too bad!

Attention: The many good reviews are for the previous restaurant, the steakhouse, which was really outstanding. The Hofbräuhaus can't even come close to keeping up. Service is reasonably good, but nothing more. For dinner we had a snack (veal sausages and Obazda) - it was at best supermarket quality, including the pretzels. This tasted like it came from the baked goods shelf in the discount store. In addition, when we arrived, there were reserved signs on virtually all of the tables, even though all of the tables were still free for at least 2 hours. So we almost left right away. If only we...

Top! What was still missing in Jena (among other things)!👍

Had a great evening at the new Hofbräu am Johannistor. Mutzbraten super tender, knuckle juicy and crispy. Beer is great anyway. Waiting times reasonable. Staff friendly and quick.

Attention, the reviews also include those from the previous steakhouse! Old location, new concept, not very successful. We spontaneously went to the Hofbräu and wanted to grab a bite to eat. The tables outside were all empty, and they all had a reserved sign at 4 in the afternoon, even though the reservation was only valid in the evening. It's not inviting and we wanted to leave straight away. Next we were informed that there was nothing to eat at the moment, no hot food. Another way to sell it better is to have a typical Bavarian snack instead. I decided on a small portion of Obazda with pretzel. And then, people, 8.50 euros for a supermarket pretzel with a manageable portion of ready-made cheese, no thanks. Pretzel dry, Obazda tasteless. Never again. The service was nice, but seemed to have little experience.

Many thanks to the team at Hofbräuhaus Jena! So far I haven't been able to find anything on the menu that wasn't tasty! Today we had the Resche pork knuckle, very tender meat, nice crust. For mustard lovers, simply order an extra pot. Sauerkraut was perfect, not too sour with a bite. Just a little tip! Try the Hofbräu Dunkel! Outstanding. Until next time 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

The four of us had a great evening! The service was very friendly and we didn't have to wait long for our food. We all found the food really tasty and the price was right. Depending on the dish, the portions aren't that big, but that's good if you want to eat an appetizer and/or dessert. I was definitely full after my main course and dessert. Even as a vegetarian or vegan you have a good selection of dishes. We'd love to come back!

Top as a steakhouse, flop as HB Haus! We had 4 different meals, none of them appropriate for the price, service was nice but unprofessional.

Great food and pleasant ambience in the new Hofbräu am Johannistor. After, for me, the negative development in the city center - especially in view of the rarity of local inns/restaurants - this is an absolute necessity and a joy at the same time.

Tonight, Saturday, August 10, 2024, at around 8:45 p.m. we took a seat in the well-attended beer garden (right next to the main entrance). Every minute up to 4 different service staff appeared in the beer garden or looked out the door. There was neither a greeting nor our order taken. We were very happy to be able to test the new Hofbräuhaus in Jena after our summer vacation in Bavaria. After about 20 minutes, we asked a waiter if we could order, but he simply pointed out that the kitchen closed at 9 p.m. No drinks were offered. Too bad!

Burger for 20€ and then you get an old, flaky bun that has been swollen with water and has been baked again. That's quite a disgrace.

Very friendly and attentive service, meat cooked to perfection, good portions, quality very good, would definitely come again

Die Steaks waren sehr gut und auf dem Punkt gegart. Die Beilagen Ofenkartoffel mit Saurer Sahne war nicht so der Knaller, aber es ging. (War nicht wirklich warm) Die Toiletten waren sauber aber nichts für geruchsempfindliche Menschen. Die Bedienung war sehr freundlich.

Very tasty! Very friendly service! It's a shame that it's closing 😪 but it will be reopened with a new concept, let's see how it turns out 🙂 I like to be surprised!

Very good steak. Friendly service.

Very nice restaurant, pleasant atmosphere. Without a reservation you definitely won't get a place on the weekends. Due to its size, it is very cramped with small tables in some corners. (2 person table) Service was great, nice and quick. You have to like the menu, which can be accessed digitally with your cell phone. I don't normally take my cell phone with me to a romantic meal. (I didn't ask for a real card) Ordered starters for 2 people, beautifully prepared, very tasty. It was quite a treat for the palate. Main course rib-eye steak with garlic bread and pan-fried Duroc schnitzel. So the “Pfannenschnitzel” looked like it would never have seen a pan, was far too dry and blandly seasoned. Ordered medium rib eye, it wasn't fried to perfection. Essentially English, so more raw than medium. Beautiful roasted aromas, completely absent. Meat was moderately tough. Very firm to the bite, but juicy. Impossible to cut with a “normal” knife. Not really anything special in terms of taste. For a “steakhouse” I definitely expect something better for this price. The selection of steaks wasn't great either, there are many special cuts, types etc but three types...hm. In any case, you can buy the meat from the butcher around the corner and it doesn't taste any worse. After all the top reviews I'm a little confused, but maybe it was one of the worse days. Conclusion: you can visit but you won't miss anything. Price performance, not appropriate for me.

We went to the steakhouse again today. The food was excellent and the service was very attentive.

We discovered a really nice restaurant there. The food is delicious, the service is very nice and attentive. I just found the pricing a bit too much.

Staff is super friendly. The atmosphere is great and the food is just good and tasty.

Unser Essen war erneut Klasse, der Service spitze und zuvorkommend und auch sehr gut bei Kritik. Wir waren das zweite mal da und kommen gern wieder. Onlinebuchung top!

We were warmly welcomed and immediately felt at home. Our salad, fries and the 300g steak fillet were simply fantastic. We will be back definitely.

The portions are plentiful, the steaks are delicious, the staff is friendly and flawless.

very nicely decorated very nice service food excellent

A nice shop, nice service and the food was worth every cent😁 the steak is cooked to perfection 👌 would be happy again!

Very tasty steak with side dishes, as befits a good steakhouse! The location is located on the medieval city wall with Johannistor.

Typical steak house atmosphere. Delicious food and great service. Highly recommended 👍🏻.

I haven't been there for a while and was really looking forward to the steakhouse burger and then... no more salad with it (and the dressing was always really good), other, perfectly normal, unfortunately quite dry fries and the burger itself is just mediocre of the taste. Why do you have to change such a great dish so much? Two stars less for the taste and also one star deducted for the high price. It's a shame, but that's why I don't go to the steakhouse anymore.

Very nice atmosphere, great food, great service!

The overall impression of the steakhouse in Jena was good. The service was very friendly and attentive, high praise for that. The best part of the meal was the dessert, rarely have I had such a good chocolate cake. The steak itself was very tender and tasted good. Now it comes to the but. Unfortunately, the roasted flavors of our 700g ribeye were missing; it was more cooked than seared. I've never had that in a steakhouse before. The tartare was of good quality, with a bit of a taste of its own, but bread was provided free of charge. Overall, it was very comfortable and clean and the flaming of the steak was something to look at, even if the flaming didn't do anything to seal the surface.

This is the best service you can get in Jena. The meat is seared exactly as desired, the spices and amount of salt match the dish perfectly. If you want to enjoy high-quality food, especially high-quality meat, go here. Wine recommendations are professional and tailored to the wishes of the guests.

Super nice service, absolutely tasty food. It's a little more expensive, but worth every penny.

Overall satisfied, excellent service, delicious dishes in a relaxed atmosphere...

Interesting restaurant. Nice service.

Very nice location, as well as very good service and very attentive. The food can be highly recommended and is perfectly prepared and tasted.

Great Ribeye and good sides. Cooked exactly as asked. Friendly service (a tad slow but it was a busy night).

Always my pleasure. We will be back

Das Fleisch war auf dem Punkt medium, so wir es wünschen. Auch die Beilagen waren köstlich und der Salat schmackhaft. Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Abend.

Very good fillet of beef, recommended for private and business occasions.