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Red Lion Tavern

German Restaurant and Beer Garden$$$$

Silver Lake, Los Angeles

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Red Lion Tavern

8.7^/10

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Ranked #3 for wurst in Los Angeles
The folks at LA Weekly and Serious Eats like this place. Would you agree?
"Sausage platter with potato pancakes, and sauerkraut are a must."(15 Tips)
"Sausage platter, cheese platter, goulash and potato pancakes!"(13 Tips)
"Get the sausage sampler platter as an appetizer."(4 Tips)
"cozy outdoor beer garden."(3 Tips)

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German food
sausage platter
potato pancakes
beer
outdoor seating
trivia
good for groups
casual
hipster
pretzels
great value
gardens
spacious
scenic views
hot dogs
pickles
brunch food
soup
goulash
red cabbage
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Galo CanoteFebruary 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The Fish and Chips are some of the best I've had....never disappointed
RinaFebruary 27, 2014
Awesome german beer bar, with outdoor area
Neal U.August 22, 2017
Great German food in the middle of hipster central.
Christopher SteeleJanuary 31, 2012
Get the sausage sampler platter as an appetizer. Some of the best sausage I've ever had
Maxym NesmashnySeptember 24, 2017
Beer is good here🍺
Michael MiraulaJanuary 28, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Very good food and beer....worth checking out.
Karl HobartOctober 6, 2014
Order the käsekrainer and a 2L boot of Stiegl!
Megan BannerApril 22, 2015
Make sure to ask for Betsy! She is the best!
Omehi SanOctober 11, 2010
Been here 5+ times
I'm in love with the waitress that looks like Julianne Moore (only younger and hotter). Say hi to her and become mesmorized by her smile.
Melody ScottFebruary 19, 2016
Been here 5+ times
The red cabbage is so yummy!
VictoriaJune 24, 2015
Bratwurst and German beer 😊
Martin C.May 21, 2010
Great atmosphere! Kinda crowded and getting too trendy, but still fun! Knock back a Kostritzer Schwarzbier and listen to Matt playing the piano.
CMarch 20, 2012
Sausage platter with potato pancakes, and sauerkraut are a must.
Jorge RomoFebruary 1, 2014
Meat lover's nirvana ! Sausage sampler (angels chorus singing) Aaaaaaaaaaaaah!
JessieOctober 18, 2013
Get the sausage sampler and drink too much beer
HaritMay 17, 2015
It's an 'easy to miss' place if you headed there for the first time. The food was really good, we ordered the pretzels, potato pancakes and sausage platter. Everything was delicious. Great ambience!
Janae ArchuletaJuly 7, 2013
The Vegan sausage was amazing!!
Linda AntwiOctober 6, 2015
Love that the staff is in full German attire! Yay!
Winnie KhooNovember 17, 2014
Faves: Fish & Chips
Nazim PethaniJuly 31, 2010
Been here 25+ times
The potato pancakes are amazing... and if you don't know what beer you want, try the Spaten lager..
Laura KnappJune 27, 2011
Best dish for vegans: potato pancakes w/ applesauce & cranberry compote
My Local BuzzMarch 8, 2011
We love this place! Watch our video on Red Lion Tavern before you check in! Read more
Stephanie AriasOctober 6, 2016
Red Loin Gehacktes Steak ... Yum!!
Rebekah AdamsJanuary 16, 2017
German anything and everything
Dick's Favorite BlogJanuary 17, 2012
The outside is like an "inside" and they let you smoke there. Yay!
ivan rhivanzJune 11, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Potato pancakes and sausage platter. Best ever!
Ivan ZhurbinDecember 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Sausage platter and a glass of Spaten! Oh yes :)
@goforkrisJanuary 29, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Sausage platter with a side of potato pancakes = a perfect Saturday afternoon.
Geoff WaugamanMay 24, 2010
I love this place. Great after Dodger games. The food is great and the beer is Ice Cold
Brandon WallsJanuary 12, 2014
Patio is great when it's beautiful out.
Javier G.March 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Beer: Franziskaner Hefewezen and optimator. Food: Potato pancakes, sausage plate
ZkMay 11, 2013
Been here 5+ times
If you're looking to purchase a quality fog machine, this place is NOT for you!
bApril 21, 2012
warning: flying pretzels may hit you if you come before 5 pm on a saturday.
cnelson ︻╦╤─May 12, 2018
Get the Schwartzbier
Ryan PatrickOctober 9, 2015
Been here 5+ times
We out here. Eating sausages, savin lives.
Matt BorstJuly 24, 2011
I love the German costumes they make the waitresses wear.
Paul MasataniMay 1, 2016
sausage platter is legit
Alex DzwillSeptember 29, 2013
The WiFi password is "redliontavern"
Allison VanoreJuly 15, 2010
Awesome place - service not always great but the food and beer selection is worth it!
Amol KJuly 28, 2013
Outdoor area closes at 1am.
Maya FaheyAugust 20, 2015
Beers mas beers
Roberta RomeroJuly 19, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Potato Pancake like you've never had before! Read more
Alf LaMontOctober 30, 2009
Been here 5+ times
If you happen to be a fan of pickled herring (Big "if", I know.) the rollmops here are fantastic. Read more
MacJanuary 26, 2013
Try the German beer!!!
Paul GusmanAugust 19, 2011
Great place for a beer and good food
Casey BMay 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
secret: there's a door upstairs that only leads to a water heater
Khoa TruongJuly 31, 2010
I agree the service is whatever but it's all about the food and beer selection.
Kelly WatsonAugust 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Get the fries! Best fries in LA!
Nick FodenMay 4, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Head to the upstairs back patio. Bring your backup pack.
My Local BuzzFebruary 15, 2011
Love this place! Check this video out that we did with them: Read more

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