The Fort Worth Restaurant That Is Straight Out Of A European Village

Step inside the festive Edelweiss German Restaurant in west Fort Worth to transform regular old hunger into a full-out Bavarian experience. Not only does it offer traditional German cuisine, but its ambiance— complete with polka music and live accordion performances— make it more like you're actually dining in a European village. Here's why you need to get your oom-pah-pah on and visit this delightful restaurant:

Edelweiss has been at the same Fort Worth location, 3801 Southwest Blvd., since it opened in 1967.

It is open Wednesday through Friday from 5:00-9:00 P.M. Saturday from 5:00-10:30 P.M., and from 12:00-9:00 P.M. on Sundays.

Dining is set up like a traditional biergarten, complete with paintings and old world memorabilia.

The atmosphere is festive and promises fun the moment you enter.

Lively accordion music is played nightly.

A live band performs on weekends as well.

Locals come for the fantastic selection of European beers.

It's always a party here, and that alone is a reason to celebrate!

All meals start with homemade breads and classic salads.

Expect traditional food like sausage, schnitzel, sauerbraten, red cabbage, and warm potato salad.

A combination plate, like the one shown above, is a favorite item on the menu.

Save room for homemade Bavarian apple strudel or the classic German black forrest cake!

Edelweiss is fun for date night or to celebrate special occasions.

Let the staff and musicians know about your special occasion to make your special night even better.

Why chickens? For the nightly "chicken dance performance" following dinner, of course!

It may not be exactly old-school German, but it's a crowd favorite!

Edelweiss accepts reservations by phone at (817) 738-5934 or you can book online.

Have you been to this locally loved restaurant that has been in business for the past 50 years? If so, what is your favorite memory? Any food or beer recommendations to offer? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.