Cafe Berlin

Arrived at the restaurant around 4pm on a Thursday. The courtyard was empty except for one person on a laptop. We were asked inside if we had a reservation. Since the courtyard was empty aside from that person, I assumed reservations were required regardless. I used my phone to book one via a reservation app, then told the server I had made a reservation. As we headed back outside, the person on the laptop scolded me, saying I didn't need to make a reservation and that I was costing them money. That person turned out to be the manager or owner, a woman named Clytie, who was very rude. She could have greeted us politely or explained that reservations aren't necessary on the spot. Instead, she acted as if I had intentionally harmed her business. She prioritized a small booking fee over a potential $80-$90 dinner. We left. I don't tolerate poor service. I wonder if this was racially motivated. I dine out often and have never been treated so badly. When I responded to her inconsiderate remarks, she sarcastically shouted 'God bless you! God bless you!' I will never return. There's no excuse for rudeness to customers unless they disrupt service. This manager clearly doesn't value her patrons.

A visitor · Over a year ago

“German Food? Who Knew!”

This very gay friendly German restaurant in the heart of Capital hill not only has the fantastic selection of beers you would expect, but a wonderful menu. Everything from the traditional German food (all the sausages) to their take on chicken cordon bleu, plus a rotating seasonal menu. When the weather is nice, the patio seating is a lovely place to eat, relax, and see neighbors out for date night. But save room for dessert. The chefs are serious; they don't just have one or two desserts plus a sorbet—they have at least ten different homemade cakes, tarts, pies, and puddings every night. Bad for your waistline but excellent for a night out!

A guest · Over a year ago