Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant

4.7
12268 reviews

About

German Restaurant

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant
240 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH
43206, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.7
12,152 reviews
5 stars
9,437
4 stars
1,844
3 stars
533
2 stars
167
1 star
171

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers praised the authentic German food, particularly the sausages, schnitzels, and desserts like cream puffs.

Service

While many reviews highlighted excellent and friendly service, some customers reported issues with wait times and staff attentiveness.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's old-world charm and lively atmosphere, including live music, were frequently appreciated by patrons.

Value

Many customers felt the portion sizes and quality of food justified the prices, although some noted that the buffet could be hit or miss.

Crowd Management

Several reviews mentioned long wait times, especially during busy hours, which affected the overall dining experience.
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    Geoff Silac
    Jan 3, 2026
    5.0
    There's not too many things you can rely on these days. Schmidt's thankfully, never disappoints. They provide excellent food, wonderful staff, and extraordinary imported bier. I visit Columbus once a year. When I do, I make sure my visit includes a visit to Schmidt's. I was so pleased to see that the Autobahn buffet is back. This wonderful, longtime Columbus staple, always provides an excellent dining experience. Did I mention they have a candy shop and a store in separate, nearby buildings? Yes, you will need to visit them as well.
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    Dustin Kent
    Jan 3, 2026
    5.0
    Friday dinner& 45 minute wait for a party of 6. Cabbage rolls really good. The sampler meat was terrific especially with the homemade mustard and horseradish .The cream in the cream puff was outstanding but the pastry left a little to be desired. Banana cream pie pudding and cream was TERRIFIC crust tastes like fridge. Mom was not impressed with the potato soup. Beautiful restaurant, area, really nice service, and I will absolutely come back .
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    Georgia Panaro
    Jan 1, 2026
    5.0
    The bartender, Laurenzo, went out of his way to inform me that seats at the bar would be opening soon. 50 min wait. Enthuastic, funny and polite. He directs traffic and is valuable. I hope they treat him well because he is definitely an asset and could make magic happen wherever he goes.
  • DW
    David Webster
    Jan 1, 2026
    5.0
    It's a very old building, so it is a tight squeeze and the chairs are maybe not the most comfortable. But it is great food and most of the servers are right on top of things. I love to visit the two nearby shops as well. When you want a good old fashioned German meal this is the place to come.
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    DK G
    Dec 23, 2025
    5.0
    Had some time to kill before catching a flight home from business trip and someone said to try this "famous place" for lunch. I was told it was the "Best of the Wurst"...Having been to a Sausage house in Munich, I was not sure what to expect, but I was not disappointed in the offerings. I had the lunch special which allowed me to sample all the sausage and have some sauerkraut, the other sides were not too appealing to me...the menu items looked good, my friend had a corned beef Rueben sandwich and was pleased with it. Service was good, quick and efficient. Prices were a bit high. We stopped at the choclate house across the street and topped it off with sweets which was very nice. I recommend.

Frequently Asked Questions About Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant

What type of cuisine does Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant serve?

Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant specializes in German cuisine.

What are the opening hours of Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant?

The restaurant is open Monday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.