Erika's German Restaurant

The menu sticks to the German classics. Dishes such as sauerbraten, wiener schnitzel, sausages and sauerkraut bring people back again and again. This is hearty food, great for a cool winter night or for giving a busy professional strength for a long day in the office. This restaurant occupies a large space on South Second Street, near the Peabody Hotel. The large dining room is made cozier by...

The city's only German restaurant is a cozy beer hall frequented more by locals than tourists. Perhaps this is because it gets upstaged or else overlooked in favor of The Rendezvous, the must-visit rib joint that shares the same building. However, if you'd rather forgo ribs in favor of a tangy sauerbraten with cooked red cabbage, give Erika's a try. Chef Erika's yeast rolls, served warm and...

The Scene
Memphis has an eclectic array of ethnic eateries, but German restaurants are relatively scarce. Thank goodness for Erika's, which holds its own as the representative of...