Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street

​A cozy Black Forrest escape right in the neighborhood. They treat their Rothaus Tannenzäpfle like a rare exclusive; it’s a bit pricey, but undeniably excellent and perfectly crisp. ​The decor features several cuckoo clocks that seem to be on permanent vacation—they don't actually work, but they add a nice rustic touch without the noise. The crowd is classic Brooklyn, where hipsters and strollers coexist peacefully over long wooden tables. ​A great spot for a premium pilsner if you don’t mind the "exclusive" markup and the silent timepieces!

Good food. Love the forest burger. I think the fries can be better. It’s too thin. The beer is the key food. Service is slow cuz it’s Oktoberfest. Atmosphere can be great. I love the wood table.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5) Black Forest Brooklyn Solid spot if you want a casual beer garden vibe with dog-friendly outdoor seating. My pup was comfortable, which is always a plus. Food-wise, I went for the Käsebratwurst: spicy pork and beef sausage with New York cheddar, fries, sauerkraut, and a kaiser bun. The fries were the star, crispy and addicting. Sauerkraut (and I don’t usually love sauerkraut) was surprisingly tasty, balanced, not too sour. The mustard was excellent: grainy, tangy, clearly thought out. The sausage? Fine. Decent, but “spicy” oversold it, it had more of a mild warmth than a real kick. Cheddar tucked inside gave it some richness, but it didn’t wow me. A perfectly okay beer garden sausage, but not something I’d go out of my way for again. Drinks: I stuck with Wolffer Cider Rosé

Went there with friends and it was a very pleasant time. The beer was good and you can generally pick between pint, liter and 2 liter. The pretzels and fries were really good, try the spicy kale it was surprisingly on point! There was also a live band!

We stopped in for drinks and appetizers while staying in the hotel. The drinks (old fashions) we perfect and we enjoyed the wings and fries. The bartenders were super nice and took great care of us. If you are in the area give it a try!