Sauerbraten is one of those dishes that separates a real German kitchen from a place just playing dress-up. Done right, the beef is slow-marinated, fork-tender, and coated in a tangy gravy that keeps you scraping the plate.
Ohio happens to have a strong German heritage, so finding an authentic version here is easier than you might think. From Columbus and Cleveland to Parma and Dayton, these six spots have built their reputations on classic German cooking.
If you have been craving the real thing, this list is a good place to start.
1. Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant, Columbus, OH
Few Ohio restaurants can claim roots stretching back to 1886, but this German Village landmark has been feeding Columbus since then. It operates out of a historic livery stable, which gives the whole place a genuinely old-world feel…