Lorelei Inn

I was very disappointed with the service and food here. There were many choices of American food on the menu. But only 3 choices for German food. The 4^th choice was a combination. I started out with the split pea & ham soup with dumplings. This must have sat in the pot for a long time since it was mushy and the dumplings lost all form. I ordered the «hot meat plate» for $ 14.95 that was the saddest looking meal I ever had. The pork loin was dry, had a pale white color and looked more like compressed meat. The knackwurst was OK, but nothing I couldn’t get in a package at the grocery store. When my food arrived the waitress said my dumplings would be out shortly. I ate part of the pork a few bites of out of the can sauerkraut and the edible knackwurst and still no dumplings and no waitress to ask if everything was OK. When she finally brought my dumplings my boyfriend was done eating so I didn’t want them. I told her how disappointed I was. She offered a piece of pie which I turned down. She brought the bill and said she only charged for the knackwurst. How generous! My boyfriend said his T-​bone was good. Will not come here again.

My husband n i went 2 lorelie’s 4 our date nite expecting good german food. We wr sorely disappointed. The bar was so loud we could not enjoy a quiet dinner, wait staff was courteous but not very friendly. It is just another bar/​restaurant. Even the german setting was not very german, no german music or décor, just 2 cuckoo clocks of which only one worked the food was soso, the knockwurst n red cabbage was great but the rest was dry, even the german potato salad was dry. We feel we wasted our $ 68.00. Wont be going back… rated a 2*

This was amazing! Yummy simple good. Great hospitality. Love the red cabbage!
This was delicious authentic German food. The schnitzel and potatoes dumplings were comfort food at its best!

This was our first visit. The staff was very friendly and made us feel welcome. My Guinness beer was drawn perfect. My partner had the rhine burger plate. good burger and a heaping pile of homemade potato wedges. I had the Rueben plate and it was one of the best Ive had! It was served with horseradish and a house mustard. very tasty. I also tried the potato dumpling. it was good but the gravy had a vinegar taste, not what I expected. The place is very small and cozy but LOUD! It was Friday so we were expecting a crowd but we had to forgo talking, just couldnt hear across the tables. The biggest shock came when I got the check– only $ 18! Good deal! We are definitely coming back.

Fish fry was outstanding, personally enjoyed the perch plate. The craft beer selection at this place is fantastic. Can’t wait to come back.

I like the food and really like the bar. Good selection of beer for such a small place. My only gripe is that they close really early some weekend nights while staying open other nights. Example: they kicked my group and I out at 10:17 PM on a Saturday night when the bar area was ¾ full. All the customers were perplexed at closing with a full bar. Other times they will be closed by 9:30 PM on weekends; so I never make a special trip there for drinks because I am never certain they will be open. I have gone there want to enjoy the bar only to arrive at a dark and closed establishment. I will say, when I’ve been there, it has been an enjoyable experience!

I go here often even though I’m not a fan of most traditional German food, they have some of the best burgers in town and above average corned beef sandwiches along with a great tenderloin sandwich. They have a great ever changing on tap beer selection and really do pour the best Guinness, half of a good pint of Guinness is the atmosphere you drink it in. Some reviews say the parking lot is small, I suggest those people move closer and walk.

Finally visited this hidden gem! Immediately you are transported to an «old town» feel or European pub feel. Great service. Whoever orders the beer is a person who has done his homework. Fresh beer, impressive European representation (Hacker Maibock on tap) and mom’s cooking food. This is a great place for lunch or just to hang out and enjoy quality beer. The owners are very friendly!
Free Wifi is a nice touch!

being from out of town i was hoping that this place would be a good choice, was i wrong. They said they closed at 10pm, but when i got there at 845pm they decided to close it early, I sat in the noisy bar, so that was pretty bad. As far as the food goes, i didn’t feel the sauerbraten i had was all that great. The meat was tough as leather, and the gravy was pretty plain. I will say that the red cabbage was delicious and the server did give very good service & the prices were very reasonable. I felt this place had a lot to be desired in the way of German cooking.

Favorite place to go for a good meal and a «few» good beers! Great atmosphere, great service! Huge selection of beers from around the world. Just a great local pub feeling that can’t be found anywhere else in green bay

Lorelei very difficult to rate. The first 2 times I went (the second time involuntarily) I would have said never come back. The «German» food here is terrible. Having been born in Germany and having German food all my life I know what good German food is, and this is not it. The Heisse Schlachte Plate was an overcooked pork cutlet smothered in hunter gravy and the Sauerbraten was what tasted like a pre-​packaged salisbury steak covered in the same sauce. The potato pancakes were decent but a little to fluffy for my liking, as well as the red cabbage being better than average, but worst of all there was no spatzle (german potato flour dumplings) offered. Never have I been to a German restaurant without having spaezle being on the menu. As I stated before my first two times visiting were terrible, and all I can say is do not get the German food. As for my third time, I visited for the bar on Friday (because they do have an amazing selection of German beers such a hacker pschorr weissbier on tap) and saw plate after plate of fried fish coming out of the kitchen. Literally every single table had people eating the fried fish and with Green Bay being known for its fish fry Fridays being offered at nearly every restaurant, the fact that so many people were coming here to sample it intrigued me, so I decided to sample some. The fish here is AMAZING. The breading is delicate and the Blue Gill was some of the best white fish I have had. I was completely shocked but now understand why Fridays this place’s parking lot is packed and Saturdays it’s dead. So my final verdict is, come here on FRIDAY and GET THE FRIED FISH, but no other time. 5 stars Friday fish fry, 1 star any other, hence the 2 star rating (one dish cannot a restaurant make).

If you want a Guinness, this is the only place to get it done right! In addition to a properly poured Stout, they have a huge selection of beer from all around the world, including local microbrews from right here in Wisconsin. My favorite is the Hinterland Maple Bock which is on tap from around December to March.
The bar area is cozy and has a small pub feel. The restaurant is also cozy and can be quite loud on a Friday night. I actually like the atmosphere. When I walk in here, I sometimes feel like I stepped into a local establishment some place in Europe.
When I eat here, I order the Rhine Burger which is priced low and pretty delicious. Their Reubens are the reason to eat here however. They are served on dark rye with a side of horseradish. So awesome!
This is a great place to have a beer or a night out with friends!

I wouldn’t say the food was perfectly authentic, but it was good. The meat and potatoes and gravy were fine. The kraut was more sour than traditional German kraut but still delicious.
We were really hoping they had boiled potatoes like we remember from living in Deutschland, but sadly, no dice. They had quite a few other starches to choose from that were also German, however.
The prices were super reasonable and they have a ton of great beers from all over the world to choose from. It’s clearly a family joint as the hostess appeared to be the mother (owner?) because she really took charge and really cared about everything going on in the place. It’s quaint but a bit loud in the main dining room and honestly– exactly like a traditional German restaurant, though Germans are actually more subdued and it would be quiet. But the restaurant itself was typical in size.
We quite enjoyed it and if we were in town again from Chicago, we’d go back.

Let me start with what kind of German restaurant doesn’t have a big pretzel appetizer? Are you kidding me? The place has a small parking lot made even worse by the presence of snow drifts. The inside is small warm and comfortable. The beer choice was very good. I ordered the meat plate which had pork loin, sauerkraut, potato dumplings, and sausage on it. Everything was very tasty but I really had a hankering for a pretzel with some mustard. Overall I say the place is worth a visit or two.

My brother lives nearby and has been here a lot; I’ve been twice. First time we got German food– samplers, mostly, of sausage, wiener-​schnitzel, etc. The sides are great, the cheese curds are good, the soup of the day (dill, I think) was great. The portions were huge. Each of us ate as much as we could, and still had enough for a full meal the next day.
Next time we went on Friday and got fish– some got cod, some bluegill. Both were good. The portions weren’t as huge as the German food, but were plenty.
I haven’t had room for dessert either time, but I’m sure it’s good.
A couple of amusing oddities: 1) Under «Lighter Fare» on the menu are fried chicken and fried shrimp. That gives you some idea of the food culture in Wisconsin. 2) The «Wisconsin micros» section of the drinks included Pabst. Otherwise, they had a good and varied selection.

Honestly, I’ll say I had higher expectations for this place. DON’T STOP READING HERE. If you did, you’d miss the few highlights, and there are some. First, its a really cute place. There are really two German establishments in the area, one in Green Bay and one in Appleton. The restaurant is separated by the bar, which looks very authentic looking and the night I arrived (Thursday) there was not a seat available. My dining companion and I opted for the dinning room. Service was fairly quick. Menu, when it comes to German options are few. I had the weinerschnitzel, it comes with two sides, I opted for the German dumplings and the the red cabbage and sauerkraut. I liked it, it was a little bland and unlike any German food I’ve had before. It was just average. My dining companion had sauerbraten and was not to happy with it. No flavor, no seasoning and basically unappealing according to him. On the up side, their German chocolate cake is good, however I doubt it is made in house. A bright note for people who do not want German food, they have other selections. The bar menu and beer menu is extensive. Dinner for two with two entrees, and five beers and a dessert was just $ 50.00 dollars. Very inexpensive.

Prior to the smoking ban, I would have given it 4 stars because it was always very smoky. Now that’s no longer an issue.
This review is going to be fairly brief. If you like traditional German food, you’ll love it here. Last time we ate there, my wife had steamed cod — she said it was the best she ever had. I have to admit that despite the lack of deep-​frying, batter, gravy, or cheese sauce, it was really, really good fish.
OK, the food is great. Other reviews have said that. When I think of the Lorelei, though, my first thought isn’t of the food. It’s the atmosphere. This the absolute epitome of a perfect neighborhood joint — a family run place. I love the fact that dad & son are behind the bar, & mom is the hostess. We’ve gone there to eat many times, but just as many we’ve gone in the afternoon to just chill & have a few drinks. If we had a local dictionary, when you looked up «cozy», the definition would include the word «Lorelei».
Oh yeah… the German chocolate cake. Good Lord, how could I fail to mention this until now. I’m NOT a dessert guy. I’m really not a chocolate guy — but this cake is unreal. Homemade, covered in inches of gooey, carmelly (is that a word?), coconutty (how about this one?) goodness.
Last — the beer. It’s a German place, after all. I’m a beer guy, so I really appreciate this. They have a really nice selection of import bottles, & several on tap. They always have a Hinterland (local brewery) on tap as well.

I have only been here for dinner once, but I’ve had drinks many a time. The bartenders are friendly and the atmosphere can’t be beat. I feel comfortable going here every time and I love this neighborhood spot.

I can’t comment on the restaurant side of this place, but I really like the bar side of it here! They have a great selection of beers and usually have one from Hinterland on tap. The waitstaff is extremely nice and accommodating. They even sold me a beer to go once because I really liked the bottle.
Last time I was here they had a folky sounding band playing which was rather refreshing. (The Green Bay music scene is usually very dull).

Ok, me writing a review of The Lorelei Inn is kind of like asking a kid if they like candy and puppies. I pretty much live at The Lorelei, going there on an average of two times per week. Let me tell you why.
The Lorelei is a neighborhood kind of place, yes, my neighborhood, which serves traditional, family recipe, German dishes. They also have a variety of other super club type fair, of which my favorite is either the tenderloin or bone-​in ribeye, I can’t decide. I guess it depends on my healthy mindset the day of dinning. If you are unfamiliar with the concept of «super club», all I can say is, come to Wisconsin and discover what has been the dining experience of choice, for many who have lived here for years. You can’t explain it; you just have to experience it.
A couple other must have’s on the menu have to be getting a dumpling on the side. Better yet, have two, I always do. These snowballs of heaven are served with German ginger snap gravy which will no doubt make you lick the plate when you are done. The potato pancakes are also a great side to have with anything on the menu. I have to admit, I never order them because I love the dumplings way too much, however, my dining partner always gets the pancakes and I know I can steal some when she is not looking. I hope she’s not reading this…
The German dishes are terrific. I usually get the Wiener Schnitzel or the Heisse Schlachte Plate, depending on my hunger. The Heisse Schlachte Plate is a ton of food, so make sure you have room for this one. The Wiener Schnitzel comes in two sizes, queen and king, which is basically one or two pieces of veal cuts. Load it up with some sauerkraut and yes, ask for some extra gingersnap gravy to pour over the whole thing. Don’t forget to get a side of their red cabbage. This stuff is better than candy and dare i say, puppies too.
Lastly, it’s important to comment on the whole vibe of this place. It’s warm and cozy and feels like home (at least to me). It is a bit smoky for some, but its all part of the charm. The Lorelei has one of the best beer menus in Green Bay and pours the BEST Guinness around (Sorry St. Brenden’s). The cocktails here are some of the best mixed around by some of the best bartenders around.
This is my favorite place, hence my lengthy applause. If you go, and you should, look for me at the corner of the bar. I’ll be the guy chain smoking and drinking gimlets.