Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh Menu
Discover the authentic German flavors of Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh, located at 2705 S Water St, Pittsburgh, PA. This lively spot offers a full bar, outdoor seating, and a welcoming atmosphere for all types of diners. Try the famous Hofbräuhaus Pretzels & Bier Cheese or indulge in the Potato Pancakes for a true taste of Germany. For a refreshing salad option, the Munich Market Salad with fresh greens and Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing is a popular choice. Customers rave about the festive ambiance and excellent service at this Southside Flats gem. Whether you're craving classic German dishes like schnitzel and bratwurst or looking for a fun spot to enjoy with friends, Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh delivers on all fronts. Don't miss out on their Happy Hour specials and live music events for an unforgettable dining experience. Prost!
Appetizers
Hofbräuhaus Pretzels & Bier Cheese
Four of our famous, Imported German soft pretzels with our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese
Giant Pretzel Combo
An Imported German favorite served at the Oktoberfest and the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl. Great for sharing! Giant pretzel served with "Obatzda" Cheese, Sweet Bavarian Mustard and our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese
Potato Pancakes
Three crisp and golden brown Potato Pancakes, served with Applesauce and Sour Cream
Fried Pickles
(Subject to availability) Lightly fried dill pickles served with Ranch Dressing
Reuben Balls
Lightly breaded and golden fried Sauerkraut, Corned Beef and Swiss served with Thousand Island Dressing
The "Works" Sampler
(Please no substitutions on Samplers) Pretzels and our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese, Fried Pickles with Ranch Dressing, Potato Pancakes with Applesauce and Reuben Balls with Thousand Island Dressing
Bier Cheese Fries
Golden French Fries topped with our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Smoked Bacon and Chives
Pierogie
Stuffed with Potato and Cheese, fried until golden brown, layered over a bed of Fried Cabbage with Bacon pieces and topped with Frizzled Onions, Sour Cream and Chives
Potato Soup
Rich and creamy with vegetables, smoked bacon and diced Potatoes
Hofbräuhaus Bratwurst Chili
Our Homemade semi-spicy Chili
Homemade Soups
Salads
Munich Market Salad
Fresh greens tossed with Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing, fresh Strawberries, Dried Cranberries, Glazed Pecans, Pineapples, and Feta Cheese
Brewer's Cobb Salad
Fresh Greens with Smoked Bacon, Smoked Turkey Breast, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Egg, Cucumbers, Cheddar Cheese, Grape Tomatoes and Sweet Corn, served with your Choice of Dressing
Pittsburgh Steak Salad*
Hofbräuhaus Salad Mix topped with Grilled Fillet Tips, French Fries, Hard Boiled Egg, Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes and Cheddar Cheese. Served with Ranch Dressing
Wurstplatte
Grilled Bierwurst, Bratwurst and Mettwurst: Our Sampler of Wursts served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut
Bratwurst
Two Grilled Bratwursts: Pork Sausages served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut
Bierwurst
Two Grilled Bierwursts: Beef and Pork Sausages served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut
Mettwurst
Two Grilled Mettwursts: Beef and Pork Sausages served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut
Würstl
Schnitzel
Schnitzel Wiener Art
Classic breaded Pork Cutlet fried crisp and golden brown. Served with German Potato Salad, Fried Cabbage and Cranberry Sauce
Jägerschnitzel
Breaded Pork Cutlet fried crisp and golden brown, topped with a Burgundy Wine Mushroom Sauce. Served with German Potato Salad and Fried Cabbage
Bauern Schnitzel
Breaded Pork Cutlet fried crisp and golden brown, topped with Black Forest Ham, Swiss Cheese and our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese. Served with German Potato Salad and Fried Cabbage
Bavarian Jägerschnitzel
Pan seared Pork Cutlet topped with a Burgundy Wine Mushroom Sauce, Frizzled Onions and Smoked Bacon. Served with German Potato Salad and Fried Cabbage
Munich Sampler
A sampling of Jägerschnitzel, Grilled Bierwurst and Bratwurst. Served with German Potato Salad and Imported Sauerkraut
Braised Classic Pork Shank
Our Classic Pork Shank hand seasoned, oven seared, and slow braised for hours. Served with Mashed Potatoes and Imported Sauerkraut
Grillhendl
Oktoberfest Style Roasted Half Chicken served crispy brown with German Potato Salad and Fried Cabbage
Bier Cheese Chicken
Grilled Chicken Breasts topped with Homemade Bier Cheese, Sweet Peppers and Onions. Served with Mashed Potatoes
Hofbrauhaus Specialties
Haus Favorites
Steak Jäger Spätzle*
Beef Filet Tips sauteed with Spätzle, Mushrooms and diced Onions, tossed in a Burgundy Wine and Parmesan Cream Sauce. Topped with Sour Cream and Chives
Heidelberger Rahm Spätzle
Pulled Roasted Chicken and Spätzle sautéed with Onions and sliced Mushrooms tossed in a Marsala Cream Sauce
Hofbräuhaus Hot Brown
Smoked Turkey Breast and Black Forest Ham served on a Potato Pancake, topped with Swiss Cheese, our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese, Tomatoes, Smoked Bacon and Parmesan Cheese
Dunkel Bourbon Chicken
Grilled Chicken Breasts topped with Homemade Dunkel Bourbon Glaze. Served with Mashed Potatoes and Chef's Vegetable Selection
Dunkel Bourbon Salmon*
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon Fillet topped with our Homemade Dunkel Bourbon Glaze. Served with Mashed Potatoes and Chef's Vegetable Selection
Haus Reuben Sandwich
Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese and Thousand Island Dressing on grilled Marble Rye Bread
Pretzel Club
Black Forest Ham, Smoked Turkey, Swiss and Thick Cut Cheddar Cheeses, Bacon, Mayonnaise, Lettuce and Tomatoes served on a Pretzel Bun
Pretzel Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Black Forest Ham and Swiss Cheese served on a Pretzel Bun and topped with our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese
Schnitzel Sandwich
Breaded and fried Pork Cutlet served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Pickles on a Brioche Bun, topped with our Signature Homemade Bier Cheese
Dunkel Bourbon Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Breast with our Homemade Dunkel Bourbon Glaze, Provolone Cheese, Smoked Bacon, and our Sweet Mayonnaise, served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Pickles on a Brioche Bun
Cheeseburger*
Grilled and topped with Thick Cut Cheddar Cheese, served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Pickles on a Brioche Bun
Dunkel Bourbon Burger*
Grilled and topped with our Homemade Dunkel Bourbon Glaze, Provolone Cheese and Smoked Bacon, served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Pickles on a Brioche Bun
Gardenburger
Vegan Burger served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Pickles on a Brioche Bun
Sandwiches & Burgers
Desserts
Apfel Strudel
Traditional German Apple Strudel. Imported from Bavaria and served warm with Vanilla and Raspberry Sauces
Schwarzwälder Kirsch Torte
Traditional Black Forest Chocolate & Sweet Cream Layer Cake. Three layers of moist Chocolate Cake with delicious Cherry Filling sprinkled with Chocolate Shavings
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel
Our famous Imported German Soft Pretzel coated with Cinnamon & Sugar. Served with our Homemade Cream Cheese Icing
Bavarian Cream Puff
Flaky Puff Pastry filled with Homemade Cream & lightly dusted with Powdered Sugar
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Cherry Pepsi
Mountain Dew
Sierra Mist
Orange Crush
Root Beer
Lemonade
Raspberry Iced Tea
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Hot Tea
Beverages
Sides
Sauerkraut
Buttered Spätzle
Mashed Potatoes
Potato Pancake
Bier Cheese Spätzle
French Fries
Coleslaw
Fried Cabbage
w/ bacon pieces
Red Cabbage
Chef's Vegetable Selection
German Potato Salad
Haus Side Salad
Hefe Weizen (5.4 % Alc. by Volume)
A specialty born in Munich loved by the world. A fairly sweet old-style Wheat Bier brewed to create a wonderful combination of banana and clove flavor and aroma
Original Lager (5.2 % Alc. by Volume)
A traditional full flavored German Lager with a crisp finish. The Bier Hofbräuhaus has been famous for since 1589
Dunkel (5.5 % Alc. by Volume)
For centuries Munich's favorite Bier. Dunkel translates to "Dark" lager. It is medium bodied, easy to drink, with simple roasted malt flavor and slight caramel undertones
Born in Germany. Brewed in Pittsburgh
Brewmaster's Seasonal Selections
Brewmaster's Seasonal Selections
Please ask your server for seasonal selection. Keg Tapping Celebrations of our Seasonal Bier the First Wednesday of each month at 7pm
January "Schwarz Bier" (Black Lager) (5.5% Alc. by Volume)
A Dark Lager with an opaque, black color, and a full chocolaty flavor. Rich blends of caramel and chocolate malts create a malty, sweet flavor with moderate hop character
February "Doppel Bock" (Bockbier) (8.0% Alc. by Volume)
A rich, complex full bodied Double Bock Bier with dominant flavors of caramel and toasted barley malt and a fine hoppy finish
March "MäRzen" (5.8 % Alc. by Volume)
Märzen, our "March" Bier is an amber colored Bier with a rich malty character. There is a hint of hops and the overall profile is smooth and very drinkable
April "Hopfen Spezial" (Pale Lager) (5.8 % Alc. by Volume)
An Amber Pale Lager with a slightly higher alcohol level and a rich amount of hops
May "Maibock" (Bockbier) (7.2 % Alc. by Volume)
A rich, flavorful Bock to celebrate the coming of Spring. It's noticeably malty and sweet, with a warming alcohol note
June "Hopfen Weizen" (5.4 % Alc. by Volume)
A Hefe Weizen with an aggressive hop presence. It has banana and clove characteristics complemented by earthy and citrusy hop flavor and aroma
July "Pils" (Pilsner) (5.0 % Alc. by Volume)
Golden in color, clean, crisp, and refreshing but with a bit more hops added for a satisfying flavor
August "Sommer Weizen" (5.6 % Alc. by Volume)
A darker, maltier version of the Weizen Bier with the same banana and clove characteristics. It's less sweet, but has a wonderful roasted flavor
September "Oktoberfest" (Märzen) (6.3 % Alc. by Volume)
A flavorful Lager with a slightly spicy hint of hops in flavor and finish. A little fuller than our Hofbräuhaus Lager
October "Festbier" (Märzen) (6.0 % Alc. by Volume)
A flavorful Amber Lager with a slightly spicy hint of hops in flavor and finish. The Bier was made to celebrate the wedding of Prince Ludwig in this original form
November "Dunkel Weizen" (Dark Wheat Unfiltered) (5.4 % Alc. by Volume)
A Wheat Bier that has a dark roasted malt base with the fruitiness of a regular Hefe Weizen. A brew so well balanced that both wheat Bier and dark Bier drinkers will love!
December "Weihnachtsbier" (Märzen) (5.5 % Alc. by Volume)
Bring in the holiday season with our festive Christmas Lager. A flavorful malty, Amber Lager with a nice hop "spiciness" in the finish that will spread good cheer!
