Wolfram Koehler, a German guy descended from several generations of brewmasters, is the owner-brewmasters for this big, lively restaurant overlooking the river. The center of the action is the polished-copper microbrewery, which produces a half-dozen lagers. What could be a better venue for the celebration of Oktoberfest? And here it is, with a menu that changes the German dishes every day.
The beers are quite satisfying in their flavor and freshness. It goes well with the food, which is more adventuresome than you might expect. You get three courses (appetizer, entree, dessert) for prices between $27 and $29. Here are the menus for the rest of October, with the possibility of more additions.
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Appetizer
Roasted Beet Salad
Bavarian mustard vinaigrette
Vienna Schnitzel 29
Pan fried veal cutlet with lemon caper butter and fried potatoes
Trout Schnitzel 28
Pan fried filet of trout, lemon butter, spatzle, and roasted brussels sprouts
Schweinebraten 27
Grilled pork loin, warm potato salad, sauerkraut, and Oktoberfest demi
Dessert:
Apple and Cardamom Fried Pie
Vanilla ice cream and caramel
Crescent City Brewhouse. French Quarter: 527 Decatur St. 504-522-0571.
