We recently had a large group (around 20). We sat outside (the outside tables do leave a little to be desired) on a busy evening. It was a pleasure to watch how hard the staff worked and how much they cared about getting everything right, including dividing the checks up with most of the women sitting in one area and their partners at the other end of the table. Sitting outside you can appreciate the challenges they face with much of the food being cooked in a food truck and being served inside and out. I read a lot about how authentic the food is and can't really speak to that but it was served warm, cooked properly, seasoned well and delicious! Great food, excellent staff and charming spot. We definitely will recommend it and be back! read more

Stopped in with 2 friends as we were in Florida and not far at a baseball game. This was my 2nd trip after eating here in sept 2024. Once again had a fantastic dinner and even sat at the very same table. Couldn't pass up the German pretzel and their 2 mustards office were fantastic with both a spicy and sweet taste for each. For dinner I went with the steak coated with a mustard coating and it was cooked perfect and so juicy. Love the fact they have a smaller menu and you can see that works for them. I would totally suggest giving this place a try read more

Siegfried's Restaurant - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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We took the last reservation available at 8:15p on Saturday of our vacation. We were greeted by the smily and welcoming owner as we walked in. The decor did make us feel like we were somewhere in Germany. My partner ordered a beer and we looked over the menu. I decided on the chicken schnitzel and Spatzle. Unfortunately our waiter said they were out of Spatzle. He told us they were out of all sides besides potatoe salad and french fries. My partner attempted to order the pork spatzle and was told they were out of it along with a few other dishes. This was disappointing, we wished our waiter had told us this when we sat down instead of after deciding. Our food was delicious, and if I lived in town I would definitely be back. I recommend not taking the last reservation time to avoid them selling out of many things. Our waiter told us this happens on most weekends. read more

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Hands down the best German restaurant in the area! I'm from Germany and I know authentic food when I see and taste it. The restaurant is located in a cute little cottage, the decorations are lovely, and the whole dining experience makes me feel like I'm back in my grandma's kitchen. Siegfrieds has ice cold German beer on tap and you even get a lemon slice with your schnitzel. That's how you know it's the real deal! Pro tip: drizzle the lemon juice over the schnitzel. The owners and servers are very attentive and welcoming and will make sure all of your needs are met. If you want to try a true delicacy, get the pork knuckle. The meat literally falls off the bone. read more

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This is my favorite German restaurant in the area. They are a ways away from us but they are worth thte drive. The schnitzels are delicious as are all the sides. The sausage appetizer plate is also delicious. They have great beers on tap. Service was great and it is nicely decorated inside. read more

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We lived in Germany for 3 years, the food was extremely good. Is it exactly like you would get in Germany? No. That being said, I believe it is as close as possible, even the beer (Bitburger) is as close as possible. Imported items are never the same. All that being said. I 100% recommend Sigfried's. It is worth a try. We will be back. read more

Siegfried's Restaurant - We sat outside in the beer garden. - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

If you like German food, this the place to go in Sarasota. Owner is from Germany. I spent several years in Germany in the service, this place has the vib of a Germany guest house, since it is in an old house. Plus it has a beer garden, to enjoy German beers on tap at a reasonable price. Special , unique place! read more

The food was amazingly delicious Real German food!! Our server Rodrigo was super friendly and had some good recommendations! read more

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Absolutely delicious and Authentic Food, Service and Ambience were perfect. We really enjoyed everything. Can't wait to return! XXOOXX read more

To start off, the food was outstanding and I could tell it was all made from scratch. The seating outside had a unique vibe from the garden accessories. The meal was a bit pricey, so I'm a bit hesitant to return again. read more

Siegfried's Restaurant - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Omg!! Wonderful German cooking just like my Moms!! Service was great, made reservations again before we left! read more

Ambiance: small/moderate sized place, felt very authentic to my actual German experiences. Outdoor Biergarten. service: attentive, helpful, engaging, friendly. Provided menu guidance. Timing of food courses was good. Food: outstanding. Authentic. Delicious. Amazing. Generous portions. Great desserts! Beer options were OUTSTANDING. Firmly placed high on our Come Back Often list. read more

Lucky we turn the car around to try this German resto in a Friday and yes - glad I am a believer of yelper. Help us order the hoxe ( deep fried hock) served only on Fridays. Love the German beer , multigrain bread and flavored butter , hoxe ( for the small one ) and the ambience is amazing with German music. Service is great. Definitely will be back. read more

Siegfried's Restaurant - Hoxe - Fridays only - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Loved this tiny little German restaurant! Super small and highly recommend reservations. We didn't heed the warning and ended up outside in the courtyard but it was nice and sunny with young folks enjoying big beers. The schnitzel was awesome and light- i had the veal and my hubs had the chicken. Initially i didn't think the portions we're going to be filling but ended up being just right especially after a giant German beer(the small boot is huge). The sides vary and they seem pretty flexible with changes. I had the potato salad and cranberries but also ordered some noodles with the German mushroom gravy and that was the right choice so delicious. Took a piece of black forest cake home and it was light and tasty. I wish they had more than one cake selection but thats no big deal really. Definitely will be back with a reservation for dining in the cute folksy little house! Go here! read more

Siegfried's Restaurant - Schnitzel veal and chicken - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Had a wonderful German dinner here tonight. The food was delicious. Had the Wiener Schnitzel, a pretzel, the special, and the bratwurst platter with strudel for dessert. All were just as good as what I'd had while in Munich. The chef/owner came out of the kitchen to see how his guests were liking his food. No complaints from anyone. Service was timely. The strudel took a while to come out but it was warmed and paired with ice cream berries and whipped cream just as it should be. The restaurant is small and cozy with a Biergarten in the back. Reservations are certainly recommended. read more

Arrived at opening and happy they had a table for us, loved the transparency that they needed the table in an hour. We were able to enjoy a wonderful meal a couple drinks and perfect company. This family owned and operated restaurant is a perfect place for some authentic European food, the sampler appetizers we delicious, the pretzel is HUGE. We also had the bratwurst plate and the Rhineland beef was amazing! The gravy was just like Oma made! Highly suggest you make reservations! It's a must try place if you're in Sarasota! read more

Every time we are in town we always check out this restaurant! Excellent food and the owners and servers are amazing! There hasn't been one thing that I've had that was bad! If you want real German food, go here! read more

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We had a lovely waiter we have had before - it is so obv how much he loves his job and german food. He helped with selections. 2 at the table got the knukle special, I had Chicken Schnitzel - cooked perfectly and loved my sides of german potatoes, spatial and red cabbage. We all shared an apple strudel with a scoop of ice cream and homemade whipped cream. Always make reservations, jo matter the time of year and you cant go wrong! Enjoy read more

Siegfried's Restaurant - Pretzel App- it comes out presented on this amazing hook/stand - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Great food and great service. Lots of great things on the menu. The sauerbraten is really good. Schnitzel is very good too. Must try the cucumber salad. This place is really solid and the owner is very passionate about the place and his food. read more

Siegfried's Restaurant - Schnitzel was so good cucumber salad and fried potatoes - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Service was excellent, food was prepared well and our entire experience was superb. This was my Aunt's 101st birthday and they made her feel loved. read more

Great soup I looked forward to eating at Siegfried's. I had not eaten there before, I do like German food, and for this meal someone else was paying for it. We make our reservation as suggested on their website. It was very loud when we walked in. I didn't expect that but that's ok, diners enjoying their visit. Siegfried's is a house converted into a restaurant, so the layout is small dining rooms, and it was busy. Good thing we made that reservation. It is not a bright shiny place, we had a candle on our table. They may need to catch up on maintenance. Our meal started with some bread with seasoned butter while we waited for our food. Nice start. Next up for me was their Tomaten Chiliesuppe, a thick tomato soup that included bits of bacon. There are onions involved per the menu but it was the bacon that really made this soup stand out for me. It gave the soup a flavor and slightly chewy texture I really liked. For my entrée I had their Nurnberger Bratwurst mit Kartoffelpuree und Sauerkraut, two small bratwurst with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. This was not my first choice, I had anticipated having their crusted NY strip steak, but they were out. Bummer. That did affect how I thought about what I did have, which wasn't that good. I thought the boring mashed potatoes lacked anything besides potato and the sauerkraut too mild. This diner with his American palate likes sauerkraut with more tang but will concede that probably isn't how the Germans make it. As for the small bratwursts, they were fine with the included German mustard. No complaints about the service. It seemed more casual than you would usually find in a table service restaurant, another thing I didn't expect, but it worked. My visit to Siegfried's could have gone better, like not running out of that steak almost 2 hours before they close, but I would be fine going back for another try. read more

Siegfried's Restaurant - Tomaten Chiliesuppe - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Amazing place with great food and fun environment. We come here every year when we are in the area. Highly recommend. Friendly service. read more

Siegfried's Restaurant - Schnitzel - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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I finally tried Sigfried's for dinner...one of the best decisions made and look forward to dining there again soon. First, I'm an American born in Germany and appreciate a great German meal; I've been known to get off an airplane in Germany and head directly to my favorite German restaurants. We decided to eat at Sigfried's last night on our way to a show at Van Wezel. My wife and I decided to split a meal; we ordered the veal Schnitzel with the mushroom sauce -- it came with German potato salad. As sides, I ordered the cucumber salad and red cabbage, topped it off with a Bitburger beer. EVERYTHING WAS EXCELLENT! Thank you for a mouth-watering German meal, even better than many of the places in Germany. Thank you and we will see you soon! read more

Great german restaurant. The husband and wife own this establishment. The wife helps out with getting food and stuff to the tables with her son in her arm which was impressive. The husband comes out to the tables to make sure your satisfied with everything. The servers are amazing. The weiner snitzel and bratwurst were amazing. Great german beer too. You have to go here. Its awesome. read more

We were visiting the nearby Ringling estate when we decided to stop in for an early dinner. As a party of five without a reservation, we were sadly told they were already fully booked for the night. The space is very small inside- only accommodating 7 tables so it wasn't shocking they couldn't take us in. That's when we noticed they had "bar" seating and asked if we could sit there. After hearing a yes we were off to the races. And thank goodness for that because this was a five star meal in every sense of the word. After traveling Germany for a whole summer- this may just be the best German food I've ever heard. Feeling overwhelmed by your spectacular meal and seeking refuge? Head to their gender neutral bathroom where a sound machine is playing bird noises. Spectacular from start to finish. Five stars!! read more

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Excellent food all around at this small restaurant on Fruitville Rd in the shadow of downtown. Nice wine list too. Plenty of menu choices, and the competent waitstaff can explain it all. Informal and while small, it's not loud and conversation is easy. Only minor quibble: IMO, the portions are a tad small, by about 15-20%, for the price. But we'll definitely return. read more

This is such a wonderful hidden gem. Be sure to make reservations as they do get booked up quickly! The owner is very involved with the restaurant and always makes a point to chat with his guests and recommend beers or something to try off the menu. A great menu with absolutely delicious food and beverages. The service is always attentive and friendly and it's such a great spot to catch up with friends. read more

This place was awesome! Make a reservation or you won't get an actual table. (PLOT TWIST) Even outside needs a reservation. Cute little place that cooks its food in a small building outside. This food was fresh, hot and delicious. After sitting at a table of shame for not making a reservation someone didn't show up so we were able to move to an actual table which was awesome. So figured crossed if you get a table when you didn't make a reservation. The chicken and pork were very tender and juicy. Spatzle was out of this world, not dried out and had TONS of flavor. The fried potatoes...I am still drooling over them. Get the PO-TAY-TOES! Drools. lol I enjoyed everything but I think it's weird they put carrots in their potato salad. Definitely needed sour cream which they didn't have. Anyways, regardless I give it a 9/10. Will definitely be back! read more

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We've been enjoying Siegfried's since the day they opened the doors in 2019. We went last night, without a reservation, and we were lucky enough to get seated (this was Mid July, but it can still be very busy. Mid January on the other hand would be an issue). We split the Rheinische Brotzeit and some other sides among 3 people. We enjoyed Hugo Spritzs and the Dunkel. Service was fantastic and quick. This eatery remains a household favorite. Lecker! read more

We made reservations for 4:00 when they opened for dinner. We didn't really have to make a reservation but we were given the best table in the Biergarten under the beautiful bower. By the time we left, it was fairly busy and a reservation would have been necessary. We had our dog with us and it was very dog-friendly. The Biergarten had about 6 picnic tables and two tables with real chairs. We had the chicken schnitzel with fried potatoes and cucumber salad. It was one of the best schnitzels that I have ever had and we go to Germany and Austria frequently. We also had the Currywurst with Pommes. Delicious sauce and could compete with any Currywurst in Germany. The spaetzle were also very good. What is a German meal without a piece of Apfelstrudel? Theirs was delicious. The Black Forest cake also looked really good. Our waiter was friendly and efficient and food was ready quickly. Sehr lecker! Will definitely return here. read more

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We have been to Germany many times and this restaurant is spot on! The bratwurst was excellent and so was the sauerkraut and potatoes. Weiner schnitzel was a bit thin but very tasty. Great beire selection. Service was FANTASTIC !! Everyone so nice. Husband and wife from western Germany, near Koln are very friendly. A must visit! read more

Siegfried's Restaurant - Weiner schnitzel - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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We love there comfort food' spacially the Schnitzel with the spatzel and red cabbage. When my kids come to Sarasota' the first visit is to Siegfried. Great service and very good German beer read more

The best schnitzel I've ever had! The service was excellent. Everybody was so nice. I can't wait to go again!

Outstanding food. Extremely nice employees and owners. I would go again on my airline layover read more

What a great place! It's small so make reservations, but it's delicious! Recommended by local friends . Good was perfectly prepared and the schnitzel was outstanding. The brat German curry was perfectly spicy . Amazing ambience !!! What a German treat ! The service was terrific , friendly and our server made excellent recommendations read more

I cannot rave enough about this little Downtown Sarasota gem, and their packed reservation book shows you Sarasota agrees (so make sure you grab a reservation and call ahead!). There's not a bad item on the menu, but standout dishes that I tried were: German Schnitzel (get the Jäger sauce!!), their pork hock special on Friday, the currywurst, and the Dusseldorfer. The German schnitzel is loved by all. Battered and light, make sure you get that jager sauce and don't forget the lemon. I love to order mine with the cucumber salad and pan fried potatoes. I believe they also offer chicken and veal schnitzel -- so it is customizable to your meat preferences. I dream of this schnitzel. The pork hock (HAXE!) special on Fridays is worth booking a table for alone. Get under the cute lights in the biergarden and chow down. It was a pork hock that has a crunchy, crispy exterior and a soft, juice meaty center -- served on a bed of mashed potatoes, bacon, and sauerkraut. Yep. Just say yes to it! Another special I love and have no words to communicate it's amazingness: sometimes on Thursdays they have a pork burger on a pretzel bun. I cannot even begin to tell you what is on there, I just know they must lace it with my favorite things because my mouth is watering writing this now. The currywurst is a fun one. I was new to the curry-tomato based sauce and once I tried it, I wanted to drink it from the plate. Oops. They offer up bratwurst or andouille sausage with the fries -- I picked andouille for more spice! 10/10, this is my favorite go-to now. And last but not least, the Dusseldorfer. A NY strip steak encrusted in mustard from their hometown with a side of pan fried potatoes and a appetizer salad so you can trick your stomach into thinking you're being healthy (you are! steak is PROTEIN!) All in all, the food is wonderful and the staff matches that level of excellence. They are shockingly fantastic at remembering faces and names and are super personable. One day they ran out of my favorite Apfelwein and the server came up with my new favorite concoction: their house white blend with some applejuice. The owners are a young German couple that came to Florida to make their mark in this small town. The chef/owner used to visit when he was younger, and you can feel that small business pride & love that is often missed in these days. The quality of everything is super fresh -- I learned they source the freshest ingredients daily so you get the same experience every time. Don't forget to ask about their latest desserts before you leave. Your stomach and sweet tooth will thank you! I learned they have an authentic baker prep all their bread and desserts, so they continue that small business love down to their sourcing. read more

Siegfried's Restaurant - Beef/Pork Burger special on Thursdays! - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Just phenomenal. Truly authentic German cuisine and their beer is excellent. I was looking for something that would remind me of Oktoberfest in Munich and this certainly hit the spot for food & beer. I highly recommend you are in the area! You will not be disappointed if you like German food at all. Our server, Jacob, was fantastic as well. read more

Siegfried's Restaurant - Traditional brats! - German Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Our food was fantastic! Had the weinerschnitzel, red cabbage,cucumbers and bread. What a treat to have authentic tasting food here in Florida! read more

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We had dinner at Siegfried's Restaurant on Feb. 26th - our third meal there and we always leave with big smiles on our faces. The schnitzel and sauerbraten are both excellent, as are the sides and desserts. The staff is warm and engaging and we were so happy to meet and speak with the chef/owner. The restaurant is in one of the cozy-looking cottages on Fruitville Rd and is the perfect setting for this authentic German restaurant. Make sure you make a reservation and be prepared to enjoy a fantastic German meal! read more

I am in Sarasota area on vacation and was told to try this German restaurant We sat outside on picnic tables so felt nice and safe Wait staff super friendly and food was out of this world fabulous The potato soup was the best we have ever had and made sure we complimented the owner/chef who stopped at our table I highly recommend! Indoor seating for those who prefer and nice clean restrooms read more

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