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  Houston, Texas is the fourth largest city in the United States. The city is filled with historical sites, places to see and music to enjoy, with a theater district downtown second only to New York. Houston is the home of the University of Houston and Rice University. Don't miss a visit to NASA Space Center or a quiet day at the beach on Galveston Bay. Enjoy a day of shopping at The Galleria indoor shopping mall that has a busy ice rink and many designer shops. After a fun and busy day in Houston, relax and enjoy some excellent German food.
  
  

Old Heidelberg

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  Old Heidelburg restaurant serves traditional German specialties along with American favorites. Select from the many German beers to go with your dinner. Start with an appetizer of sausage and cheese sampler or escargot. Try the bratwurst platter served with sauerkraut and German potatoes. Grilled salmon, pork chops and chicken dishes are on the menu along with a variety of schnitzels of pork, veal and chicken. Live music will add to your dining enjoyment. They are open for lunch and dinner daily.
  
  Old Heidelberg
  1810 Fountain View Dr.
  Houston, TX 77063
  713-781-3581
  oldheidelberg.com
  
  

Rudi Lechner's Restaurant

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  Rudi Lechner's, a family owned business has been serving up German food since the late 1970's. The welcome mat is out for regular and new customers with a warm atmosphere. Try their popular sampler plate of portions of sausages, roasted chicken, pork loin, wiener schnitzel and sauerbraten, accompanied by red cabbage, sauerkraut and potatoes. An abundant salad bar is available for a side dish or complete meal. They have a banquet room for meetings and parties. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day except Sunday.
  
  Rudi Lechner's
  2503 S. Gessner
  Houston, TX 77063
  713-782-1180
  rudilechners.com
  
  

Charivari Restaurant

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  Charivari restaurant offers many German food specialties along with a mixture of American and French favorites. The tables are covered with sparkling white linens for your dining pleasure. Start your dinner with some escargot or black forest portobello mushrooms. Enjoy some wiener schnitzel, seafood or veal cooked with wine, mushrooms and fresh herbs. Include a glass of wine from their wine selection, and remember to save room for linzer torte or apple strudel for the finale.
  
  Charivari Restaurant
  2521 Bagby St.
  Houston, TX 77006
  713-521-7231
  charivarirest.com