Mountain Brauhaus - ROUND TOP

I recently spent an evening as I had friends staying nearby. It was so quiet and so beautiful. I wish I could have stayed longer. I booked a room for one and it was teeny-tiny. Room for dresser, TV, chairs, etc., but small, and it was great. Clean and cozy. A door led out to a shared balcony which was a peaceful and relaxing. Having a table set for me and a personalized breakfast was also terrific. Delicious and generous portions. Loved it. Lots of the owners' family around which made it more like a B&B. The only thing I would say in the negative was how empty it was. They had many rooms available and, frankly, this strikes me as the type of place that should be booked up. Not sure if it's a hidden gem or not, but I encourage you to give it a try.

Owner Wendy is a very friendly and accommodating person, as are all of the staff I encountered. The Brauhaus at the resort is a fun and worthwhile place to visit and grab a drink. The food was mediocre in my humble opinion. The daily breakfast at the resort is quite good. My only complaint is the odor in the room. It was a bit overwhelming, although the price of the room was quite reasonable compared to other resorts in the area.

I have a LOT to say about my stay here at Crystal Brook Mountain Brauhaus Resort. I came here for a solo weekend getaway to explore the Catskills and I would absolutely return here every time. When I checked in with Wendy, I could tell my stay would be very welcoming. She was very friendly and informative as to what the resort offers and she even gave me suggestions for nearby hiking trails. The lounge area is neatly designed, with a piano and photos littered all over the walls. It almost feels as if you're in someone's home. Very cozy. When I got to my room I was a little surprised with how small it was, albeit being exactly what I wanted. This may not suit everyone, so just be sure you understand what you're paying for. It's a bit antiquated with a nice charm and simplicity to it. I had no problems with the setup (especially considering how clean it was) other than having to drink the water from the faucet. Wendy assured me that it was clean and that's the way it is there, and it tastes fine, but I want to just put that out there. The wifi can also be a bit spotty, which personally I didn't care because I was there to get away from it all. But for those of you who absolutely need a strong internet connection, bear that in mind, especially since cellular service can be limited in certain spots out in the mountains. There's a pool nearby available for use, alongside the fantastic Mountain Brauhaus restaurant and some small trails only a walk's distance away. Breakfast is provided every morning from 8 to 10 and the food is cooked per order. You can get as much as you want and best believe I took advantage of that . The food was very tasty and had different offerings each morning to keep it interesting. The restaurant (not included) is the primary dinner offering. It's German styling is wonderful and I really liked that the staff also wear German outfits. I had gotten one of the German beers, their special which was a Rouladen, and a Plum Cake for dessert. The beer was crisp and refreshing. The Rouladen and the Plum Cake were FANTASTIC and I cleaned my plate fully. Portions were very fair. Overall I absolutely loved my stay at Crystal Brook Resort. The only thing that threw me off was the drinking water situation and the iffy WiFi, but even that can be overlooked considering the cost to stay here. I think everything was affordable and proved to be worth every penny. Definitely going to return here when I come back to the Catskills.

Great authentic German food at a great price. Gracious hospitality from Wendy , Ed, family. This is my happy place ! Can't wait till my next visit ..

Overall I was very disappointed. There were 4 of us that decided to try it out since we've tried most of the other German style restaurants within 40 mile radius. First, we ordered the pretzel as a appetizer, we received that after we were done with our meal. The meal itself was nothing fantastic. I had the Schnitzel, it was beat so thin that I probably could get a thicker piece at any store deli, being that it was so thin only made it dry and not at all enjoyable. We also ordered the black Forest cake, again I've never received a thinner piece, you could almost see thru it. The place is very comfortable and I'm sure more enjoyable with the live music that they provide in the evenings. Not a place that I'm eager to return to.