Great atmosphere and food! Live music, lovely staff! Make sure you have a reservation read more

Schnitzel Kitchen - Veal Schnitzel, potato pancake and a good German beer! - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This was an incredible ten-star experience. The food was incredibly flavorful and not over-seasoned, with thoughtful and delicious options. The drafts were great, and the pretzels and beer cheese were on point. The desserts were also delicious. We had a large table, and everyone was pleased with their selections. The pork shank was particularly incredible. Heidi was wonderful, warm, and fun, and the service was excellent. Make it here. read more

Schnitzel Kitchen - Pork shank with warm potato salad, sauerkraut and homemade mustard. Excellent. - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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During a recent visit with friends we came here for dinner. The atmosphere here was fun and filled with live music and celebration. Several birthdays around us. The staff were fantastic and Heidi the owner was warm and welcoming. The food was delicious and a good portion. The beer was also tasty. I got the pork snitzel with sour croute and warm potatoes. We finished the meal off with a slice of Black Forest cake which was one of the best I have ever had. Can't wait to return and enjoy this place again. read more

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Not many places have Wiener Schnitzel! This one was great with potatoe pancakes and red cabbage Service great and the owner always walks the floor making sure your happy read more

We have been coming here for many years. Unfortunately, they are one of the restaurants that are gouging their customers. Prices are up 60% and portion sizes have decreased. Auf Wiedersehen! We will be driving to Siegfried's who has raised their prices! read more

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In town and looked for German food and found Schnitzel Kitchen and tried it. Entering the door you know you are in a true German restaurant. The decor, decorations and atmosphere are very similar to what I experienced in Germany. They offer different options and types of dishes, even vegetarians have a schnitzel option. If you select type of schnitzel and then select the sauce or topping. They offer other dishes than schnitzel. I would say the prices are higher than I would have expected. Portion for the schnitzel was large. I had the red cabbage and warm german potato salad they were delicious and had the right amount of tang. While there they had live entertainment and the whole restaurant sang and were involved. Very fun. Heidi the owner came by each table and talked with everyone. When you drive up the outside is two strip mall type buildings with a street between and parking is tight with angled and parallel parking. Don't be detoured by the outside or area, go in and have fun. read more

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Great German food and beers - plumb cake is fantastic. Heidi is the ultimate host. We come here every year we are in Siesta Key

On a cold Winter day in Florida I normally would get pho but today, I tried Schnitzel Kitchen to get my share of carbs. Good decision. Unique destination (in a good way). You feel transported to Germany with cuckoo clocks , beer steins, flags and more. Our waitress, Penny, acted as hostess, waitress, cashier, and recommend entrees. My schnitzel with red cabbage and potato pancake was excellent. I loved the texture and gravy with mushrooms. For dessert, we ordered the plum cake which was outstanding ( thank prior Yelpers) As we were finishing, the owner, Heidi, showed up and dialed up the atmosphere . Heidi loves a good time and mingles with patrons and encourages everyone to enjoy themselves. A unique dining experience- worth a return trip. Street parking. Given the relatively small size, I recommend making reservations. read more

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I love Schnitzel Kitchen! It's a great place to hang out with a small group of people and eat excellent, German dishes. The owner, Heidi, is very fun and welcoming. There are many songs being played in both English and German. The music is good. It is more of a pub atmosphere, so they will sing bar songs. The pretzel with beer cheese was very nice. So was the Hanchenschnitzel (chicken schnitzel), the red cabbage, and the plum strudel. Everyone at my table enjoyed what they ordered. We will definitely return soon! read more

Schnitzel Kitchen - Setting - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Interactive, fun loving, authentic and DELICIOUS. Best kraut - brought home the leftovers. Definitely a must do on a Friday or Saturday with music and singing. read more

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Cozy German Dining in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Excellent food and excellent service! We enjoyed good beer and delicious food. We had two of the appetizers--the Bavarian beer cheese with warm pretzels and the fresh Schnitzel Kitchen Salad. Most in my party had either the chicken schnitzel or pork schnitzel with the jager sauce(and they loved it!), but my husband and I had the Schweinebraten. It was fork-tender and the sauce was perfect. I had mine with the sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. It was absolutely delicious--just like my mom used to make. We all split a generous slice of schwartzwalderkirshtorte. It was wonderful--perfectly made with whipped cream and chocolate and cherry. Thank you for a wonderful evening withvfamily and great food. read more

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Looking for a fun & delicious dinner, here it is! Outstanding German cuisine, prepared by the one & only, Heidi. Heidi will entertain you with her lovely personality, as you are transported to her native land. read more

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This place is phenomenal. Authentic German food. The best in Florida! Live entertainment. Great service. Don't pass this place up. A great place to have a wonderful time. Heidi is the BEST!!! Ask for Penny as your server. She is great. read more

Schnitzel Kitchen - Live entertainment - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Very authentic German restaurant that is ornately decorated with German memorabilia The chef/owner Heidi is very funny and friendly, and she comes around to each of the tables to greet patrons The space is fairly small, so there are only a few tables Food is on the pricer side, but the portions are fairly large 4 different beer sizes, with the option to add flavorings to them as well I got a sausage dish that came with two sides, and I opted for a pretzel and spatzle. Everything was homemade and very delicious! read more

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Now this is more then just German food it's a true experience! The owner is so outgoing and personable with each entered guest. The atmosphere is vibrant & full of excitement. You will not only get amazing food with huge flavor but German culture all around you. Check out our digital review here https://youtu.be/FCRp4Q7lt94?si=uwIjNyXL15me5V1G follow us on facebook at Out & About Sarasota With Tyler Butler read more

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Food, ambience, and beer were great. Dessert was okay. Server was stern. Owner was vivacious. I will definitely come back. read more

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Everything here is amazing. The food is absolutely to die for and very authentic German. The decor is great and the staff makes it an amazing experience. read more

Schnitzel Kitchen - Spaetzle, Potato Dumpling - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Oh, this place had it all. If you ever saw the Stefon skit on SNL, it was kind of like that. Random, unexpected, a little weird and so much fun. On a weekend night, they had live music and everyone was getting into it. Audience participation is encouraged. The decor only adds to the atmosphere...yes...there are coo coo clocks. It is a small place and it gets busy. I suggest making a reservation. The food is incredible. It tastes like someone's Oma is in the kitchen cooking with love. They have all of the traditional favorites - schnitzel, bratwurst, sauerbraten, goulash, cream puffs, black forest cake, and several german beers on tap. The bratwurst was the best I have ever had. Entrees are served with two sides and I finished every bite on my plate! The potato pancakes and the red cabbage were so delicious. I barely had room for dessert, but no way was I missing out on the black forest cake. The owner is delightful. She was walking around greeting everyone and checking if they enjoyed their food. You can hear her contagious laugh all throughout the restaurant. Loved it. read more

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1st timer on Schnitzel - was pleasantly surprised! My server was friendly, offering a beer while I waited as a walk in for dinner, and then made solid recommendations on my dinner choices. Loved the experience. The inside is decorated like visiting a German grand parent's home adorned with antlers and beer steins! read more

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Can't say that I recall what any of the food we had was called but wow we have such a great dinner and time. Can't go wrong with a das boottt that's for sure All of our meals was delicious! I tried everyone's and theirs was also really good. I would say the desert we all shared wasn't the best as it didn't seem fresh but the taste was good read more

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We had the best time hosting a surprise birthday party for my sister-in-law at Heidi's. They were so gracious and accommodating to our party of 16! The service and food were top notch. We enjoyed all different sorts of authentic German dishes like schnitzel, rouladen, and pork knuckle. Heidi visited our table frequently to make sure everything was to our liking. They have live entertainment which adds to the fun atmosphere. We ended the evening with a whole amazing Black Forest cake. read more

If you are looking for amazing German food look no further. Heidi chef/owner will great you with a hug and a smile and go in to tell you what's delicious in the menu. Tonight we ordered Pork Schnitzel A La Holstein with two fried eggs, mashed potatoes and a potato dumpling. Amazingly delicious. Not one crumb left on the plate. We also ordered Stroganoff with mashed potatoes and their delicious cucumber salad. Again not a crumb left on the plate. Heidi's story just came out in the Edible Sarasota magazine. Her laugh is infectious! The live musician was very entertaining. You truly feel you are in a quaint restaurant in Germany. read more

Schnitzel Kitchen - Pork Schnitzel a La Holstein - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We haven't been there for over a year. When we returned a few weeks ago the food was very pricey and not very good. Too much breading and the meat was almost non existent. Coming from Bavaria I know how it should look and taste! read more

This restaurant is a gem! If you want to eat a real German food, this is a right place. Especially, for a Schweinhaxe (pork knuckle) lovers. The crust is so crispy...yummy and the meat melts in the mouth. Definitely, we will be back. And I recommend this true authentic restaurant to everyone. Also, the ambience inside is very cute. The owner is very friendly and comes to each table to say hi. read more

Schnitzel Kitchen - Schweinhaxe (pork knuckle) - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

A great German food experience! Heidi, the owner, is a LOT of fun! She also seems to have a lot of business savvy and cooking skill to keep this place busy, running smoothly, and delicious! We came by recommendation of my dad and his friends. The potato pancakes were everything we expected, and my dad said they reminded him of home. Yes... he's from Germany. ;-) I ordered the Zigeuner Schnitzel, which had wonderfully flavorful peppers, and the Spaetzele, which went well. Overall, a fun place with lots (!!!) of German (and Deutscher) Schtick. read more

This spot is absolutely awesome. The food was off the charts and the service exceeded our expectations. The pork schnitzel melts in your mouth, my wife loved the stroganoff with the spatzle and the apple strudel and plum cake were out of this world. The ambiance takes me back to Grandmas house and the owner greeting us when we walked in was a pleasant surprise. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try! read more

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BEST. GERMAN. FOOD. EVER. We have been in search of good German cuisine for a LONG time and every place we try always falls short. No more!! Potato pancakes served with sour cream and applesauce- perfect! I got the Sauerbraten- melt in your mouth tender!! The Weinerschnitzel was tender and perfectly cooked. Potato salad was flavorful and spaetzel was amazing. Nothing was sub-par. Service was prompt and staff was knowledgeable, warm and friendly. We can't wait to come back!! read more

Schnitzel Kitchen - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We absolutely love this little authentic place. Staff and food are both without doubt the best. Give it a shot and see why we love it.

My friends and I have been going to schnitzel kitchen for many many years. Unfortunately, our last visit was our last visit. That prices go up over the years is expected, but theirs has been excessive. But also the portions have become significantly smaller as well. At our last visit, the veal schnitzel was more gristle than veal. I tried my best to eat it and got halfway done and could go no further. When I complained about this to the manager, she smiled and said that sometimes the meat is like that. Not much of an apology. Oh well. Auf Wiedersehen, Schnitzel Kitchen read more

Zicke, zacke, zicke, zacke, hoi, hoi, hoi! Felt like home stopping in here on Friday. My husband, little guy, and I were greeted with open arms and huge smiles. The staff was absolutely terrific! Very warm and welcoming. We were seated right away. Was not busy as it was only 5:15ish. They had live German music and myself and my family were very joyful singing along! It did start to get a little busier as we were there so make sure you call ahead for reservations as it is a bit tight in there. We ordered wine, the boot, cabbage rolls, and 2 specialty plates. And boy oh BOY it was fantastic! There was an elderly couple that came in and only had the option of sitting next to the live music and was about to leave so I offered our table to them and sat in the corner by the stage so they could enjoy a meal as well. My son liked that he was closer to the music (age 2). Overall it was a terrific experience for a little last minute dinner stop in! I will say, it was a tad expensive but worth it for a once in a blue moon treat. read more

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A very authentic German experience that is hard to find elsewhere. It feels like stepping back in time. From decor to staff dresses this place is so unique. The food options are very refreshing and hard to find here in the US read more

Dining out here on a Thurs, Fri, Sat night is an experience. A fun experience indeed with the live music, group songs, cleavage courtesy of the dirndl, beer, decorations, food, friendly staff, and alpine horn. You'd have no idea they are having a German party inside when looking from the outside. Excited to go back and take the kids to see their reaction! They love to decorate so we'll be back for the holidays. read more

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Atmosphere and staff are a 5/5. Had so much fun taking my mom out to dinner here. Only reason it was not 5 stars is that the pretzel and cheese came in below our expectations. The menu states 2 pretzels are included but you only get one and the Cheese was more velvets with an essence of beer than a homemade beer cheese fondue. Not terrible but not worth $11. The vegetarian schnitzel was INCREDIBLE! So fun that I could order it as someone who usually has to order a side salad at places that mainly serve meat. I recommend the German pasta and mushroom sauce. The cucumber salad was recommended by the staff but not for me, too much dill. Overall fun experience! read more

Schnitzel Kitchen - Veggie schnitzel with mushroom sauce, pretzel app - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Another great German meal. Everything is always hot and cooked to order. This time we tried the bratwurst which was flavorful and crispy. The homemade mustard was a great dipping sauce. We also tried the stroganoff which was very flavorful and tender meat. read more

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Schnitzel Kitchen never disappoints! Consistent high quality Germain food and a nice selection of beer. The owner is always onsite greeting and toasting customers. It is like walking in off the streets of Munich! read more

The ambience is authentically German. A small intimate space with traditional furnishings. The staff is attentive and friendly and the food is very good but, it's more of an eastern German taste. The red cabbage was excellent the pork Haxn was very good but not to my taste. Very dry and with a crisp skin. I prefer it when it is juicy, falls off the bone with gravy. In any case it's very good and worth trying. read more

Amazing Traditional German Cuisine! Excellent service and grand atmosphere! A must visit fine dining experience for lovers of authenticity. Dining here will make you feel like you get the Berlin experience!!! I will keep coming! read more

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The restaurant is very quaint with all the German decor. It's the only place I can order a Reisling and fit in. We started with potato pancakes which were great. Saw the pretzels with beer cheese and wished we had tried. I had the chicken schnitzel and spatzel and really liked it. For dessert we had the berry cake with whipped cream and it was amazing. Definitely worth the trip. read more

Schnitzel Kitchen - Chicken schnitzel - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

First things first ... Ignore the look of the outside area, looks aren't everything. Forget about the parking lot with pot holes deep enough to hide small children. Go to the Schnitzel Kitchen and discover a small sampling Germany. From the environment and atmosphere, the live entertainmemt and authentic uniforms you will think you are in Germany. The food is perfectly prepared, delicious and served with enthusiasm. The prices are fair, the serving sizes appropiate; you won't leave broke or hungry. The only drawback is the parking lot and actual size if the place. With the music playing, it can be a tad loud for conversation but conversation is very possible This is a real treat, one worth sharing read more

Schnitzel Kitchen - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Well, disappointing would be an understatement after reading the reviews. We called just after they opened at 4:00 pm to make a reservation and was told that we could get a table before 5:00 or after 6:30. I made them for 4:45 and we got there on time. We walked in and there was just one other couple there almost finished with their meal. The place was empty. We ordered draft beers and they came quickly. What we didn't know is that they were $8 per pint (menu said $6). Food didn't take too long to arrive. I ordered the beef stroganoff with sides of spaetzle and a potato pancake ($3 extra!). It looked appetizing when it arrived but I counted 3 thin pieces of beef and the rest was spätzle and mushroom gravy. The potato pancake was the best part, perfectly crispy. But not worth the extra $3. You don't even get noodles with your stroganoff, unless you count that as one of your two sides. For $22! Plus $3 for the potato pancake. My gf felt bad there was next to no meat in mine so gave me half of her bland Wiener schnitzel. She ordered the aforementioned Wiener schnitzel immediately disappointed in the bland and too soft breading. She grew up in Germany and Austria and knows how it should be prepared. Her potato dumpling was very bland and equally disappointing. Service was mediocre at best. No eye contact, no real engagement. The German music playing over the intercom sounded authentic until a Geico commercial spoiled the "moment." Other important complaints: the carpeted floor was disgustingly dirty. Carpet is never a good idea in a restaurant and this looks decades old and completely grimy. The stained ceiling tiles weren't much better and should've been replaced ages ago. We used a Groupon (that's the only way we would've tried it), and the waitress Diana highlighted in pink that we should remember to tip on the original amount. Normally we would have but the overall experience precluded that. Won't be back. read more

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