The 9 Best Lunch Experiences in Germany

1.Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,408 reviews · 1h 15m · from $33Our pick

Enjoy a 75-minute meal at Hard Rock Cafe Berlin on Kurfürstendamm, with priority seating, rock memorabilia, and a choice of two or three courses. Pick a burger, pasta, chicken, salmon, or salad, then finish with dessert and a soft drink, coffee, or tea.

“I liked the decor inside, very friendly staff who spoke English, which was a great help as I speak no German. The djs music wasn't the most enjoyable”

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2.Rooftop Lunch at the Reichstag’s Käfer Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 869 reviews · 1h 30m · from $88

Reserve a 90-minute lunch at Käfer Restaurant on the Reichstag rooftop. Enjoy a seasonal 3-course menu with meat, fish, and vegetarian choices, plus a glass of Gio Secco. Security is strict, but your reservation includes entry and time to explore the famous glass dome after lunch.

“This was such an amazing experience. The food was fab with plenty of it, setting was amazing and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. Views topped it all off.”

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3.Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 599 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Book a two or three-course meal at Hard Rock Cafe Cologne, with American favorites, dessert, and a soft drink, coffee, or tea. You will dine among music memorabilia, receive priority seating, and can browse the Rock Shop. English and German service is available for groups of up to nine.

“This is nor a tour, but a booking for the Hard Rock Cafe, set menu. Food and service were both very good.”

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4.Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 450 reviews · 1 day · from $33

You get priority seating at Hard Rock Cafe Munich, across from the Hofbräuhaus, then choose a two-course Acoustic Menu or three-course Electric Menu. Expect familiar American-style food, a soft drink, coffee, or tea, background music, and time to browse Hard Rock Couture in the Rock Shop.

“tutto ok non posso lamentarmi, anche perché Hard Rock, è una realtà degna di nota quella di Monaco di Baviera rispecchia perfettamente.”

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5.Lunch Like a Local: Munich’s ORIGINAL Viktualienmarkt Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $163Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at Marienplatz for a three- to four-hour food walk through Schrannenhalle and Viktualienmarkt. Guides such as Sofia, Zsofia, Sophie, Victoria, and Katrina lead more than 20 tastings of local food and drinks, with lunch included and groups capped at 15.

“A wonderful tour! Our guide Katrina was engaging and informative. The food was plentiful and delicious. I would recommend this tour to others. Also kid-friendly!”

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6.München: Oktoberfest Experience and Lunch in Tent

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 3h 30m · from $182

Meet Boris or another English or German-speaking guide near Goetheplatz, walk through Oktoberfest, learn its customs, then settle into a reserved traditional tent table with a pretzel, shared snack board, and 2 liters of beer. Afterward, stay and explore the festival on your own.

“Boris is a great host and it’s a great family atmosphere in the Augustiner tent.”

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7.Guided Oktoberfest Experience with Beer and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $258

Meet Wiesn Mates guides such as Lukas, Sophia, Caroline, or Killian for a welcome beer and a one-hour walk around Oktoberfest. Then settle into reserved tent seating for lunch and two liters of beer, with a small English-speaking group and plenty of help for first-time visitors.

“Lukas and Max were very knowledgeable and easy to understand. They welcomed us with a breakfast beer and we had several stops on the way to our tent where they explained the traditions of the event and the tents. We had a great time in the Haufbrau tent with many beers, great songs and entertainment by the band and also by many of the attendees. Thanks for introducing us to your festival. We were a group of 6 from Canada and we will be back and will recommend this tour highly.”

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8.Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 77 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Enjoy a 2 or 3-course meal at Hard Rock Cafe Berlin on Kurfürstendamm, with burgers, ribs, salmon, salads, mac and cheese, and soft drinks. Priority seating helps at busy meal times. The Ultimate package adds a collectible T-shirt, while the café’s memorabilia and retail shop round out the visit.

“Really enjoyed our visit . The staff were helpful and friendly and our menu was good value for money. Service with a smile.”

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9.Eat Like a Berliner: Market Tour, Cooking Class and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $278

Meet Kit in Schöneberg for a five-and-a-half-hour food experience built around Winterfeldtmarkt. Shop for seasonal ingredients, visit artisan food shops, then cook and eat a four-course German lunch in her home kitchen. The private group is limited to four people, with recipes included.

“We absolutely loved our market and cooking experience with Kit. She took us through the markets, history, vendors, then back to her flat to prepare a seasonal 4 course menu. We're a group of 5 friends, 2 who are not cooks and they enjoyed it as well.”

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