This German-Inspired Eatery Is The Best In GA, New Ranking

Germany has come to Atlanta through Der Biergarten, which has been donned the best German restaurant in Georgia.

Travel site Family Vacations U.S. released the ranking in time for Oktoberfest, which Georgians traditionally celebrate in Helen but are met with observances all throughout the state.

Der Biergarten, 300 Marietta St. NW, is the place to be for German culture in the Peach State, Family Vacations U.S. says.

"Located in Atlanta, Der Biergarten offers a modern urban twist on the traditional German beer garden. With stunning skyline views and a spacious outdoor area, it’s a popular spot for enjoying German cuisine. The menu features classic dishes like pretzels, sausages and schnitzels, paired with a diverse selection of beers. The contemporary setting and lively crowd add to its appeal. Der Biergarten captures the essence of German social dining, providing a welcoming space for friends and family to gather."

The restaurants on the national list offer authenticity, flavor, character and memorable meals, according to Family Vacations U.S.

If you decide to travel for Oktoberfest, other southern eateries featured were:

• Florida: Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café, Sanford
• South Carolina: Hans and Franz Biergarten, Greenville
• North Carolina: Waldhorn Restaurant, Pineville
• Tennessee: Bavarian Bierhaus, Nashville
• Kentucky: Gasthaus German Restaurant, Louisville
• Mississippi: Cafe Mozart, Jackson
• Alabama: Hildegard’s German Cuisine, Huntsville

Oktoberfest is a yearly festival that was born on Oct. 12, 1810 in Munich, Germany and is normally held for two weeks through the first Sunday in October, according to Brittanica.

It was birthed out of celebration for the nuptials of King Louis I, the crown prince of Bavaria, and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.

Through the years, the festival developed to include food and drinks, beer halls and a state agricultural fair.

Oktoberfest is opened with the tapping of the first keg, and about 2 million gallons of beer are drank during the Munich festival, which attracts about 6 million annually.

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In Georgia, Helen hosts the longest-running Oktoberfest in the U.S. This year's festivities began on Sept. 6 at the Fussen Biergarten at the Helen Festhalle. The festival will run through Nov. 2.

Other Oktoberfest celebrations in Georgia include:

• Braselton Brew Fest, Braselton, Sept. 20
• Tucktoberfest, Tucker, Sept. 20-Oct. 5
• Oktoberfest, Valdosta, Sept. 25-28
• Oktoberfest Plant Riverside District, Savannah, Sept. 26 - Oct. 18
• Oktoberfest Pub Crawl, Woodstock, Oct. 4
• Macon Beer Fest, Macon, Oct. 11
• Chalktoberfest, Marietta, Oct. 11-12
• OktoberFEAST, Sandy Springs, Oct. 18-19

See the full list of the best German restaurants via Family Vacations U.S.