Review Rhinedorf - Beverly Hills

Visited on 17 Mar 2018. Not sure how much of Germany is left here when the place is run by Asians. Food came out fairly quick. Pork knuckle was good, serving size is big for $29. Pork snitzel for $28 was so so but not bad with added gravy. Pretzels were good, nice and hot.

Big, hearty servings of food. Make sure to come on an empty stomach! The food was very filling. I personally did not enjoy the food too much but they may be due to my own person pallete. The workwr was also really helpful with drink recommendations (the drinks were very delicious; try the apple schnapps with lemonade). Downside was the waiting time for the food due to how busy the place was.

Fantastic place! Delicious food and very friendly service.

THIS PLACE IS NOW CLOSED! I have been enjoying the food, beer and rustic atmosphere here for many years. They have the best tasting apple strudel and delicious hot fresh pretzels. Wonderful service from the family owned business. The food portions are generous and everything is tasty. You must try the pork knuckle.

It's always a pleasure dinning here. Real authentic German food with generous servings, best pork knuckles, fantastic apple strudel, and the prices are fair. The service is always great, with friendly staff (I needed my mobile phone charged and they were happy to take it back behind the bar to place it on their own charger). It's the little things that make this place huge.

Have been here a couple of times, so clearly not too bad considering that I've returned. However, part of the reason I've been here more than once was because I lived in the area. It's okay, service could be better but wasn't too bad. Food was fine, but nothing to truly rave about. Think: half-decent pub food. On one hand, at least the schnitzels don't come from a packet! They're perfectly fine. On the other hand, it's still pub food style, and they charge a little bit more than a pub.

good food, reasonable prices for the amount they give you. great selection of food and German beers. staff are friendly. took their time getting my food out, but it was busy so I can accept it. would recommend to a friend and have already done so

The food is good value for money. The service can be hit-and-miss; friendly but a bit slow. Nice range of beers. Dessert menu is very basic. The decor was updated in about 1989.

I so wish I took a photo but I didn't... the chicken schnitzels were beyond tasty. It's the only thing I like from the menu. I'm not really into German food. You can't go wrong with a Schnitzel

Average food.been to better German restaurants. Way to bland with some of the choices. Did not like stuffed cabbbage-too bland. You would think a restaurant thats been around fr so long-would have atleast mastered their flavours.

Terrible customer service, was recommended to come by a friend. 2 main meals were forgotten and when we notified the staff (after everyone else had finished) of the problem we were persuaded to stay as it was already 9:30pm. When we spoke to the staff about the issue and we were not offered a discount for the problem. Staff member at the counter stated that if the meals weren't of poor quality then we aren't entitled to any discount (or apology) regardless of how late the meals came out. Terrible and rude experience.

Do not drive! No parking! And I went on a Wednesday night!<br/>Food was good! Restaurant was cute & quirky.<br/>Asian guy was good, the lady wasn't! Only asked my partner for a second drink didn't even ask me!<br/>Cabbage rolls weren't bad!<br/>I left full, fortunately I was able to walk it off due to lack of parking it was a hike to the car

Ordered pork knuckle, trio schnitzel, sausages and thin steak. Quantity is good. Pork knuckle was good,but would be better if the inside meat is flavoured more. Schnitzel was so so. The thin steak was the best.

This isn't the place to go to for ambiance, but the food here is always good & the servings are huge. The Barossa rib eye is great, though sometimes not as medium rare as medium rare should be. The crumbed pork cutlets are amazingly tender, and I have never seen a child not dive happily into the schnitzel. The beer is good too - try the Köstritzer if you are into dark beer. Over all, the place is kinda loud, kinda kitsch, and very yum.

Visited for a birthday dinner with friends for the first time after driving past many times and wanting to try. <br/><br/>We had pretzels as starters which were tasty. The pork knuckle is seriously huge with both boys struggling to finish their dishes. My veal medallions were cooked nicely with lots of sauce and sauerkraut and veges on the side. The chicken schnitzel was also enjoyed. <br/><br/>The German beer on tap went great with our meals. Atmosphere is busy with the place fully booked on a Friday night with lots of groups and couples. The wait for food was reasonable, but service was lacking. Staff weren't warm or friendly at all.<br/><br/>Overall the meals are hearty, with the emphasis on large servings and not on the presentation. But we had no real issues with the food taste-wise. Prices aren't bad for the food you get. We'd return if we're in the mood for a German feast, and hopefully we'll get some friendly staff. <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>

Used to be a really good place, that is until the owner went on maternity leave.... I should be fair, the food is still good, but the way waitresses treat the customers are not the same anymore.

Great German food. I have been here three times over the past year and every time I am happy with the service and the food. Only once was there a delay in my tables order and really it was only because of a new staff member learning the ropes and we didn't wait that long at all, the service was friendly efficient and never left that restaurant starving or dissatisfied.  The Snapps and Beer was authentic and the pork belly sublime. In my humble opinion the best German Restaurant in Sydney. The decor is homely German cottage like with an understated 'oktoberfest decor' which works well. For those who are used to the gimmicky bavarian beerhouse franchises. I say try this place as you may be converted. Rhinedorf feels more authentic and robust with their food. The apple strudel (if by the very small chance you have room left) is beautiful, best shared between two people if you don't have a big appetite.

The food was good and a nice change to all the Asian restaurants in that area. The service lacked a bit, and the decor could use a helping hand but overall not a bad place for some home style comfort food.

Waited over 40 minutes for even the waiter to look at our table , didn't even give us a drink order. We left because we were hungry and peeved. They were not even fully booked.<br/>

Bookings seem to be preferred as we came without one on a busy Saturday night and were quickly rejected in an unfriendly manner. We gave them a second chance and came back on a Friday night, with a booking, and the reception was much better. They were friendly and eager. Shame the friendliness was dependent on whether we had a booking or not, or how busy they were at the time we arrived. <br/><br/>The large roasted pork knuckle was well cooked, with the meat falling off the bone. It was also nicely seasoned and not over salted, like most other places that serve pork knuckles. Sauerkraut was pretty good too, not overpowering. Decent crackling all over, though the underside was soft and jelly like, not very appetising. This was definitely one of the better pork knuckles I've had. The pork schnitzel serving was on the small side, but tasty and moist. It is also served with no sauce, so be sure to order some on the side if preferred. Prices are very reasonable. Decor is old school, but had quite a homely and rustic feel.

The interior decor had a very homely feel with lovely wooden tables and green checked tablecloths. The walls were adorned with German knick knacks which gave an authentic vibe.

The food at Rhinedorf is exceptional, with a home-made quality that's hard to find. The service leaves something to be desired, and the tables are ridiculously small, but I can see why this is my father's favourite restaurant.

He gave me the tiniest little piece which indignantly I said was extremely miserly of him. It turned out to be the yummiest, most delicious fried cheese that I have ever tasted. (No wonder he didn't want to share!). The next time we went I ordered the same entree so we wouldn't have to fight over it. more info

Great food. Good food let down by poor services. Had to wait 20 min for one of 4 waitresses to come to our table to take orders and place wasn't even too busy.

When has a German restaurant ever let you down?. Food was good, and it come out quicker than expected<br/>Ambience is like walking to a old inn that you see in the movies<br/>Value, its reasonable<br/>ive been here a few times and no matter what i order i have not been disappointed<br/>Worth coming too but the only issue is parking around that area, can be quite frustrating on a friday or saturday night but this is only a minor issue

Delicious food, big servings. Went to dinner here in a group of 5, including 2 locals who recommended the place, and they sure weren't wrong! We had a mix of the garlic bread and pretzels for entree, which we nice, but we should really have just saved room for the main course. Along our table we had the pork knuckle, veal knuckle, chicken schnitzel, chicken vol au vent and veal oscar. Neither of the blokes came close to finishing their knuckle, it was like a dinosaur bone, the meat was deliciously cooked, but enormous. The chicken Schnitzel was also a really big serve, 2 large schnitzels plus veges and would have made 2 meals. The vol au vent and the veal oscar (with prawns) were a large but edible size. Mine was the veal oscar, which had plenty of veal, very tender and tasty, a few prawns on top and a creamy sauce (which overpowered the prawns a bit to be honest) and fried potatoes. All very nice. I was definitely too full for dessert. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the drinkers of German beers seemed happy with their choices. I tried to order a diet coke, which was on the menu as diet coke, but they actually only had coke zero, probably the only disappointment I could find!

Service was excellent. Meals were enormous. The cabbage roll entree was tasty. Veal oscar was good but a little overwhelmed by the amount of sauces on the plate.

Its alright. We have gone many times over the years and its been hit and miss but nothing has ever been so bad as to warrant never coming back. Some honorable mentions are the rouladen, stuffed cabbages and sauerkraut. They also carry DAB beer which to me is like Dom Perignon but yellow and fuzzy. <br/><br/>Highly recommended

Food was great, group of 8 and everyone was pleased. Service lacked a bit though, they could have sold us plenty more drinks if we didnt have to chase them down or go to the bar ourselves. Would still go again though

Not bad. Good food but wouldn't say it blew me away.

Great German food. I dine at the Rhinedorf everytime i come to Sydney and have always walked out Happy and stuffed like a pig. I love the Goulash soup, the huge Schnitzels, the Cabbage rolls, the Rouladen, and for dessert the apfelstrudel is a must. Also the prices are very reasonable unlike some tourist traps in the CBD.

Fantastic German food, great portion sized mains & amazing home made desserts! A must for all lovers of authentic German cuisine!!

The food was average. The apple strudel dessert was amazing though. Would probably only go back for that.

One of the best german restaurants!. On my first visit to the Rhinedorf I remember asking my boyfriend if I could try some of his entree. He'd ordered deep fried camembert cheese with cranberry sauce. He gave me the tiniest little piece which indignantly I said was extremely miserly of him. It turned out to be the yummiest, most delicious fried cheese that I have ever tasted. (No wonder he didn't want to share!). The next time we went I ordered the same entree so we wouldn't have to fight over it.

Authentic food, great beer, ho hum service. I have been to the Rhinedorf 5 or 6 times over several years. One thing never changes - well two things. 1- the food is authentic, hearty and tasty - feels like a late 70's or 80's time warp but the food is the genuine thing. The second thing that never changes is the decor. Ok you don't go here for the decor, but it's certainly got at time warp feel. The steins of beer are great - the DB is a treat! As for food, you can't really go wrong. Any of the pork or veal knuckles are superb, but the schnitzel and kassler are great too. Wish the menu still included sauerbraten, but thats another matter.<br/>Service is patchy. Wait staff aren't sure about some of the menu items and slow to ask if you want more to drink. Dessert of the Black Forest cake was amazing! All in al, honest and genuine food, perfect for a cold wintery night. I'll be back.

What a disgusting waste of money. Only good thing about this place is the beer and I can get that at the local pub

I tried almost every German /Austrian restaurant in Sydney and the rhinedorf was by far the worst of all! For entree we had German bread which was stale 3 days old bread . Werefused to eat it and got garlic bread instead( you get better bread at the chicken shop) the service is also really bad .the mains took almost an hour to arrive and the plates got basicly dumped on our table, no one even asked if we wanted anything to drink or if everything is alright. Staff doesn't even know the writing on the menu. Not good at all

Very disappointed. I'm from Germany and they have the local beer on tap!<br/>The beer was great, the service wasn't and the quality of the food was very disappointing. My two friends had a bad meal as well.<br/>I have to admit though that I was there last time 2 years ago. So I hope it has changed

Excellent food. Best garlic prawns I have ever had. Service good but the wait for food is abut slow but is forgotten once you taste the delicious food