Down in a windowless basement on High Street, there’s an authentic German restaurant with cozy ambiance and great food. Steinkeller is a great place to feel like you’ve stepped into a traditional bier hall without ever leaving Oxford.
To start, we ordered the biergarten pretzel served with house-made bier cheese and German mustard. It’s safe to say that the pretzel was large enough for four girls to get a great portion of it. The pretzel came out warm and soft; the bier cheese was great, but we all agreed that some added seasoning to it would have made it even better. For only $12, this is a great appetizer to start off with.
Every Wednesday, Steinkeller has an amazing steak night deal: for $21.95, you can get a 12-oz. NY strip, choice of potato, onion ring and a salad. Naturally, I went for it.
The salad came out first; I got the caesar. It was a generous portion for a starter, nothing fancy, but it was well done. When the main plate arrived, the steak was a generous portion and cooked to a great medium rare, paired with mashed potatoes that were soft and perfectly seasoned. The onion ring added a nice crunchy touch, and the warm, fluffy dinner rolls on the side were the perfect addition. It was a hearty, delicious meal — especially for the price.
Steinkeller’s ambiance is warm and inviting, with a cozy, old-world charm that complements its German bier hall vibe. The service was great. Even though it was busy, our server was attentive to our table, and the food came out at a reasonable time.
Steinkeller delivers on both atmosphere and flavor, making it a staple restaurant on High Street. Whether you’re splitting a giant pretzel with friends or treating yourself to steak night, there is a great mix of authentic German biers and bites and a cozy charm that makes it a spot worth visiting.
Overall score: 9/10
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