Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street

4.4 ( 591 reviews )
Checking... 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
181 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
+1 718-522-1806
Located in the heart of Brooklyn, Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street offers a vibrant taste of Germany through its rich culinary offerings. This German restaurant stands out for its warm atmosphere, making it ideal for both family dinners and casual brunches. Diners rave about their experiences, notably enjoying the comprehensive menu that showcases authentic dishes. The pork and chicken schnitzel, bratwurst, and goulash are popular picks, often paired with sides like potato salad and sauerkraut, delivering satisfying, hearty flavors. The starters are equally commendable, with warm German soft pretzels and beer-battered mushrooms receiving high praise. Patrons also delight in beverages like the delicious watermelon frosé and the carefully brewed coffees, ensuring that there’s something for everyone to sip on. What truly elevates the experience at Black Forest is the friendly service, with staff who are attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Additionally, the outdoor patio provides a lovely setting for unwinding with friends over drinks, further enhancing the overall experience. Whether you’re looking for a fulfilling meal or a cozy spot to enjoy drinks, Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street is a remarkable gem worth visiting.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as Black-owned
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Paid street parking

Reviews For Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street

Sam Andras
Jun 1,2025
Our’s was a family dinner with my wife, daughter, and her partner. We started with the French Onion Soup and a pretzel. Both were exceptional with the FOS setting the bar. Our main meal consisting of pork and chicken schnitzel, bratwurst, and goulash. Our sides included potato salad and sauerkraut. Overall, the meal was exceptional. The server was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure our needs were met. The atmosphere was good, though a bit loud from a large family group that was celebrating life. We would recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking an exceptional German meal.
Monica Gonzalez
May 27,2025
Watermelon frose is AMAZING! The beer is cold! Have a HUGE screen to watch the games. We enjoyed the outdoor patio for some beer and cocktails. Overall a very nice place to kick back & have a few drinks! Would definitely come again! The staff is super friendly and the German sausage is super savory. Order the cheese sausage with a German beer, it’s delicious! Very happy with our experience here
David Wiczer
May 12,2025
The garden is awesome and the inside is a great beer hall, really good picnic benches. The food is not to be underestimated. The chicken Schnitzel and Waffles is an awesome take and all the sausages are excellent. Especially great is the mustard on the side, which goes really nicely with the vegan one.
Cheryl Abreu
May 11,2025
Such a fun and delicious brunch experience!! My friend recommended we visit for brunch on a Sunday and I was super impressed! I highly recommend having a Beirmosa!
Crystal Ye
May 9,2025
I would highly recommend hosting a party at this place. With the economy right now, this is the only place that you can host a party with reasonable price and still have leftover foods for your guests to take home. The service and vibe is amazing
Neil Theiss
Apr 28,2025
Authentic German food and great fun! We were there for Oktoberfest and the music was great!
Robert Burgos
Feb 7,2025
Fun, family-friendly bar with really solid German food [ great sausages, good schnitzel and sauerkraut, less impressive potato salad and mash] and a nice selection of german beers. Will definitely revisit to try the black forest cake.
Douglas Bearak
Feb 5,2025
I have been for my dad’s birthday on several occasions, but today I had a small Bark Day party for my puppy. The outdoor seating with heat lamps were pawfect for us! Anywhere with dog friendly seating is a must re-visit. Also the food is delicious!

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