So yeah, we're Cubans in Miami. Big deal right? I mean that's like a third of the city's claim to fame. Everyone knows about the big populations; Hispanics, Hatians, Jews, old people, gay people, etc. But I'll bet you didn't know we have a very considerable German/Austrian community too. Except by "community" I mean restaurant/bar, and by "considerable" I mean that if you're ever in town you should definitely consider checking this place out. Fritz and Franz Bierhaus! Ya, das goot!
If you've kept up with my blog (Wholest Widest World) or if you're lucky enough to know me personally, then you know how much I love beer and how much I love food. You also know that when you put both of those loves of mine together, it's nearly impossible to stop me from doing that little animated-banana dance out of the sheer joy and excitement it brings me. Cue the traditional Bavarian drinking songs and let me tell you about Fritz and Franz.
The first thing that really impressed me about this place was the unique collection of beers they offer. It's not a particularly large selection, although its size is also worthy of recognition, but what makes the variety so good is the quality. You'll find everything from SchneiderWeisse and Warsteiner to Franziskaner and Tucher, St. Pauli Girl and Erdinger to Gosser and Stiegl. They've got the finest in German and Austrian brew bottled and draught. So that's number one: really nice beer. Number two: They also have pretty kick-ass beer food; a sausage sampler platter that comes with like four different kinds, some potato salad and saurkraut. There's also weinerschnitzel, this delicious pork shank thing and they also have tons of great finger foods to go with your ice-cold pint of Hofbrau.
Fritz and Franz is also located in Coral Gables. A great spot for night life or even just a stroll. It's a very charming area with lots of cool stuff to check out. However, as is the case with many - if not most - things in the Gables, Fritz and Franz tends to be on the expensive side. So unless you're a banker and have some bailout money lying around, you probably won't be hitting this place up every week.
Whenever you do end up going you won't be disappointed, I promise. They've got really friendly staff with great service. Every year during Oktoberfest, the place turns into a mass of people where you can indulge your gluttonous desires with enormous pints of Warsteiner and sausages while you are serenaded by traditional Bavarian music. Oh! I almost forgot. They also have live music several times a week. Wednesdays and Fridays if I remember correctly. They're usually a bunch of old dudes playing blues and classic rock, so it's not gonna be like the latest and greatest of the Miami music scene, but it really does a lot for the atmosphere of the place. They also have like a week (or is it month?) long blues festival every year. I don't really remember when it is, but if you want more info you can check out their site: http://www.bierhaus.cc/default.html.
Until next time.. Prost!
Coral Gables Fl.
33134 305 - 774 - 1883
Food: *** (Beer: *****)
Price: $$$$
Date-Worthy: ♥♥½
(Note: Ratings are out of five)
- Ivan J. Vargas
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