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Hours
Sun
11:00 - 21:00
Mon
11:00 - 21:00
Tue
11:00 - 21:00
Wed
11:00 - 21:00
Thu
11:00 - 21:00
Fri
11:00 - 22:00
Sat
11:00 - 22:00
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Travellers' Choice 2023
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, American, German, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Special Occasion Dining, Groups
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About
This iconic German Village restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate with family and friends. For five generations we have been serving authentic German food. Our sausage has become so famous that the Bahama Mama has been voted the official food of Columbus and the building is registered as a historic landmark. Come take a trip around our Autobahn Buffet or, if you want something other than sausage, try one of our traditional German dinners. Of course, for dessert, you can have one of our half-pound jumbo cream puffs. Stop in today and celebrate with us!
PRICE RANGE
£1 – £20
CUISINES
American, German
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Buffet, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
2,827 reviews
Excellent
1,740
Very good
778
Average
236
Poor
51
Terrible
22
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
David K
Cleveland1473 contributions
Apr 2024 • family
We were quick to be seated, though the lunch crush caused some delay in getting our food. Nonetheless, the fare was tasty and ample. The Bahama Mama sausage (which I ordered without the bread) is one of their signature offerings, and left a wonderful taste in my mouth long after we left. Schmidt's has become my go-to place for good food and lively ambiance when I'm in Columbus.
Written 2 May 2024
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snsTravels
Taneytown18 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
We loved the food here! Everything we had was amazingly delicious. We loved the German potato salad, bratwurst, meatloaf, and my kids had the Bavarian ham and cheese sandwiches and the famous cream puff. Wonderful service and I loved reading about the history of the family business and the building.
They also have an easy-to-use allergy menu our server provided for me that helped so much with ordering.
Written 31 March 2024
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Jackinbama
Massillon953 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
We had a great lunch here on a Friday as e traveled from Cincinnati to Massillon Ohio. It was our first visit but it won’t be ur last. Quaint place with a market selling their pastries and sausages and of course a German Restaurant with a small bar.
Service was excellent and the food was great. We shared a bowl of the potato soup that was great. Then my wife had their cabbage rolls and I had the Wiener Schnitzel. Both were great and a couple of Warsteiner draft beers helped too.
We finished up by sharing a crème puff that was amazing.
Please try this restaurant if you haven’t already done so.
Written 27 January 2024
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GREG M
Fishers4 contributions
Jan 2024 • family
Schmidt's food is very authentic and we all yearned to go back to Wiesbaden DEU! Incredible service and very knowledgeable too.
Written 8 January 2024
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sharon r
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • couples
Don’t know what’s wrong but the waitress is avoiding our table…still waiting for our food? Sat down & ordered right away. Only been served a salad so far. Kinda soured by this place now.😒
Written 26 December 2023
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clsSylvania
Sylvania6 contributions
Nov 2023 • family
Always love Scmidts. Had 2 in our group that had never been there and they too very much liked it. Turkey rueben, traditional rueben, stuffed cabbage and of course desserts of apple strudel German chocolate cake and of course the Schmidt's cream puffs!
Written 29 November 2023
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redredles
Helena337 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
We all enjoyed our meals. Probably the best Ruben I have had including the ones I had in Ireland. This sauerkraut was soooo good. And the soft pretzel with beer cheese ummm… delicious. I wish this place existed in Montana. It took me back to my PA Dutch roots & I loved it.
You do need to wait so make sure you get there plenty of time before you’re actually wanting to eat. They also lost my reservation but we were still able to get in so make sure you go check on your wait time occasionally.
We did not see the according players but heard that is fun & chaotic at the same time. We loved the atmosphere & my party enjoyed the unlimited sausage platter but wished it had toothpicks saying what each sausage was.
Written 11 November 2023
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Ron H
Hobbs67 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Schmidt’s
From the outside, this place looks great. Walking in the door you realize that it does not disappoint. The staff is super friendly. There is polka music playing in the background and the decor is spot on! The menu is well put together and not overly large. We ordered the sausage sampler, the chicken schnitzel with beer cheese and the kraut balls. Everything was very good. The mustard with the kraut balls was very flavorful. The sausage was great and the portion was just right. We also had cream puffs that were very rich and flaky. Great food and atmosphere.
Written 6 November 2023
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Jim
5 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
Great cabbage rolls. Waitress was very nice and friendly
Food was great as expected. Will come back again.
Written 30 October 2023
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Linda D
Wolflake22 contributions
Sept 2023 • friends
Food was delicious and the service was very good. The neighborhood with shops and well maintained residences was very nice and friendly.
Written 16 September 2023
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Jenn1115
Jacksonville96 contributions
Sept 2023 • family
Fantastic lunch! We had the sausage, sampler platter, and the Reuben, plus we got the peanut butter, chocolate, cream, puff, and the German chocolate cake for dessert. The service was great and very quick. The food was fantastic.
Written 10 September 2023
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Bruce B
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • solo
I spent 2 years from 81-83 in Germany was really excited about trying this place. I was working a race in Hebron, Oh. And was staying in Heath about 40-45 minutes away. So it was quite a drive to even get there.
Sat at the bar and the young man took my order which was Currywurst for the appetizer and then I’d order dinner once I seen how I felt after having that. The Currywurst was just ok in my opinion. I still have a good memory of what it tasted like in Germany and this was not it. Close though.
I did order Sausage stew to go which was supposed to have peppers and onions and a sauce with different types of sausages. Sounded really good. I drive back to my hotel and when I opened it up all that it had was pasta and some sausage covered with some heavy BBQ sauce. I never did see peppers or onions. Just wasn’t what I expected.
Might try again and get a more traditional dinner.
Written 6 September 2023
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Katie L
Fairborn90 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
First time visit. My wife is in a wheelchair currently and it is difficult to get into the restaurant but understand that the restaurant had to adapt. As soon as you enter, are the display cases of sausages and desserts. Delicious looking desserts. Makes you want dessert first, then the meal. Very friendly staff. Ashley, our server, was great. Ordered the sausage sampler and ham and cheese sandwich. Wonderful food. Too full to eat dessert there but ordered a piece of German chocolate cake and a chocolate cream puff to go for later. Wish we could have taken one of each of the other desserts too.
Written 1 September 2023
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karl s
Zanesville1 contribution
Sept 2022 • family
I was excited to visit Schmidt’s, but then disappointed that none of the staff speaks Deutsch.
The schnitzel was pretty good, but not as good as I enjoyed at several restaurants in Germany.
My wife and I both enjoyed the food and atmosphere. It could be made better by hiring a German speaking waiter or waitress.
Written 17 August 2023
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SundayVisitor
Massillon128 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
Schmidt's Saussage Haus in the Germantown district in South Columbus was part of a tour we took with friends. There was a little confusion upon arrival as they expected us 15 minutes later than we arrived (turns out that the contact person for the restaurant was on vacation)- but the staff pulled things together for us with humor and style.
The accordionist had not had time to dawn his full German attire- but he gave a great performance laced with humor and a lot of fun.
The food was delicious on the buffet. The sausage was as delicious as expected (both varieties), and the chicken was a real treat, along with German Potato Salad, rolls,green beans, and, the house specialty- cream puffs.
Everyone raved at the meal and music-- a fun afternoon.
Written 6 August 2023
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