Brasserie Georges is a large Alsatian brasserie on the avenue de la Marseillaise in Strasbourg, situated within a few minutes' walk of the city's main Gare Centrale railway station. The restaurant occupies a traditional brasserie format on a generous scale — a wide, high-ceilinged dining room with long banquettes, plain tables, and a menu covering the full spectrum of Alsatian and French brasserie standards. The choucroute royale is the kitchen's flagship dish: a substantial arrangement of sauerkraut with smoked pork, knuckle, multiple sausage varieties, and potatoes, sized for a genuinely hungry diner. Flammekueche au bacon — a thin-crust tarte flambée with a smoked bacon and fromage blanc topping — is baked to order. Seasonal fruit tarts from the patisserie kitchen provide a reliable finish. Mains cost €13 to €24, keeping the Brasserie Georges at the accessible end of Strasbourg's restaurant spectrum. The kitchen operates continuously from 11:30 to 23:00 without a break, which makes it particularly useful for visitors with travel schedules who arrive or depart by train at awkward hours. No reservations are required, and walk-ins are always accommodated. The restaurant is not a destination in the fine-dining sense but serves as a dependable, quality-consistent brasserie for practical Strasbourg dining before or after trains.
Signature dishes
- Choucroute royale
- Flammekueche au bacon
- Tarte aux fruits de saison
Good to know
- Known for
- Convenient large brasserie near Strasbourg station; good value for quick traditional meals before or after trains
- Hours
- Daily 11:30–23:00
- Reservations
- Not required
Location
4 avenue de la Marseillaise, 67000 Strasbourg
48.5852, 7.7361 View on map
Highlights
- Open 11:30–23:00 daily with no service break; ideal for travel-schedule dining near the station
- Choucroute royale: a substantial multi-sausage and smoked-pork sauerkraut at brasserie prices
- Flammekueche au bacon baked to order — a reliable version of Strasbourg's most famous bread-oven dish
- Large dining room with no-reservation walk-in policy throughout service hours
- Accessible pricing (€13–€24 mains) with consistent quality for a tourist-area brasserie
Tips for visiting
- Best used before or after trains from Gare Centrale — the station is a 5-minute walk
- The choucroute royale is enormous; lighter appetites should order the flammekueche or a single-sausage plat du jour
- Arrive between 14:30 and 18:30 to avoid both the lunch and dinner crowds for the most comfortable experience
- No reservation needed — walk straight in throughout the 11:30–23:00 opening
- The seasonal fruit tart changes daily; ask the server what is available rather than ordering blind
When to visit
Autumn and winter for the choucroute royale. Mid-afternoon (14:30–18:30) for the quietest and most comfortable service. Practical year-round for train-adjacent dining.
Accessibility
The brasserie is on the ground floor of a street-level building adjacent to Strasbourg station, with standard accessibility. The large dining room provides good circulation space. Visitors with specific mobility requirements should call ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brasserie Georges primarily for tourists or locals?
The station-adjacent location means it serves a mix of travellers, business visitors, and local workers. It is not a tourist-trap restaurant — the cooking is honest and the prices are consistent with Strasbourg's broader brasserie market.
Is a reservation required?
No — the restaurant operates on a walk-in basis throughout service. The large capacity means tables are almost always available.
What is the price range?
Mains run €13 to €24. A complete meal with a glass of Alsatian wine costs approximately €28–€38 per person.
How far is the brasserie from Gare Centrale?
The restaurant is on the avenue de la Marseillaise, approximately a 5-minute walk from Strasbourg's main railway station. It is also reachable from the Place de la République tram stop.
Is the brasserie accessible for wheelchair users?
The large dining room is on the ground floor with standard street-level access. The space is generally well-suited to wheelchair access. Visitors with specific requirements should call ahead.