We are from the UK and come to Sarasota 3 times a year. I can't believe we have found Schnitzel Kitchen. It is fantastic. I so look forward to our many visits when we are here.
It is so refreshing to have an escape from the sports bar type restaurants.
Kirstine and her staff are magnificent. The whole experience, food, staff connection and atmosphere is truly wonderful.
Kirstine and her kit hen produce the most fantastic food.
I really can't say how much I love it here.
Anyone that put a rating below 5, must be totally out of their mind, or completely set on the American sports bar scene. Shame on them.
Schnitzel Kitchen is a little gem, hidden away a bit, but please try it. You will not be disappointed. Thank you, Steve
This was our first visit and I was overwhelmed with the friendliness from Liz and family members. The food was outstanding and atmosphere fun. We will definitely be back! Make a reservation as it’s a small place with a fantastic menu and chef. The waiter was perfect, remembered our names 😉! Great place!!
I must say with the cozy atmosphere, the staff with their friendly smiles and German accents made this a special place right off the bat. I had the goulash with schnitzel and red cabbage. My wife had the stroganoff with the same sides. Everything was absolutely perfect, the flavors were authentic and both of us licked our plates clean, not really but you get the idea. Desert was equally as good. Apple strudel with vanilla ice cream while my wife had the marble pound cake with ice cream as well. Both deserts were fresh out of the oven and quite possibly the best we ever had. Overall a great place and a must go if your in the area. Danka for the great experience !!!!
Ron and Laura Beeck
A phenomenal German restaurant hidden in the gulf gate area. The food is outrageously good and filling. The owner/employees are very welcoming and entertaining. Thanks for a great experience!
Millicent Cohen Whaley
+5
A great little gem!! The food was amazing. I am glad I found it while researching best places to eat in Siesta Key. The staff was super attentive and sweet to us.
The food was delicious. The Wiener schnitzel, red cabbage and spaetzel were the best. The servers were exceptional. I would recommend this restaurant for good German food.
Nadia Herbst-McConnell
+5
Schnitzel Kitchen salad plate and plum cake and red cabbage were stunning! Thank you Adam and others for lovely service. Fun, hidden surprise finding this place!
My husband and I went here for our anniversary. It was the first time we ate here. The owner and employees were wonderful and the food was exceptional! Having been raised in a German household, my tastebuds are pretty picky. The food was definitely up to my standards. I had the sauerbraten, dumplings and red cabbage. My husband and I shared the potato pancake appetizer, excellent! My dessert was the plum pie 'und sahne', very good. My husband had the veal schnitzel, spatzle and red cabbage. He was very pleased. Definitely will go back.
Shari Salomon Rosenblum
+5
I live in NY and whenever I go to Sarasota to visit my mom the first place I go is to Schnitzel Kitchen. I have been going since they opened. Family owned restaurant. The food is amazing and you have to try the Plum cake. Everything is made by the owner Kerstin. Her mom is also there to help out. They are so wonderful and I feel like family every time I am there. If you have never tried it you must go at least once. I guarantee you will go back again and again.
Delicious food ! Such a fun atmosphere and the service and everyone there were great! Jarod "Wolfgang" was a fantastic server and everyone made us feel so welcome. We will definitely be back for more laughs and amazing food
So this place is family owned, daughter, Kerstin, cooks up homemade German food, same homemade Food she serves her family at home, the place is really nice inside with all decor from Germany, Oma, Kerstins mother and the rest of the staff, treat you like your part of their family. German beer is of course #1. Food is excellent! We hope they stay around for the duration cause we will become regulars bringing our family and friends in the near future. Job well done!
Great food, great atmosphere, wonderful people. We love coming here and are never disappointed. The Sauerbraten, Zwiebelrostbraten, and other dishes are authentically prepared. The Weihenstephaner beer is awesome and served in the proper glassware. The desserts cannot be missed. See you soon again.
This was my first time dining here and it is absolute amazing! Definitely a must try in Sarasota and worth the drive from out of town. Also, the staff is absolutely phenomenal!
They are super friendly. Food is excellent. I highly recommend �����
Wonderful authentic German restaurant. Heidi runs the place and makes sure the food (and beer) is 100% authentic. Great humor and personal atmosphere. I had the Sauerbraten with Spätzle and it was awesome. Everyone in our party was happy with their food. Great gluten free options as well, which is not a given in the German cuisine. Five stars and I look forward to our next visit to Sarasota.
Closest experience you will have without actually going to Germany. Ambience and food are perfectly authentic. Food was so good I forgot to photograph it before the plate was empty. Wonderful chocolate mousse and Gluheine also. Highly highly recommend!
Just an amazing experience with great and tasty authentic German cuisine. Interior design is pretty awesome to say the least.
The restaurant Heidi is a wonderful host, and full of positive energy!
We truly enjoyed a well prepared dinner with a cold “boot” of ale.
We finished our feast with an Apple strudel, and plumb cake (my new favorite desert now 😉).
Kudos to you Heidi, and your amazing team!
Enjoy some delicious and authentic german beer and food, minutes away from Siesta Key. Enjoy some delicious schnitzel with Heidi. A little kitschy with the owners dressed in traditional Bavarian dirndl and lederhosen with live music. Delicious!
For excellent German cuisine, fun atmosphere, a great beer selection, and fantastic service, you should give this place a chance. I'd say it is even worth a bit of extra travel if you're from slightly outside of the area.
If you're feeling a little brave, give the schweinhaxe a try with your choice of two sides. I enjoyed it, but am sure it's not for everybody even though it's expertly prepared. The Flensburger Gold was an excellent beer to pair it with.
Great place and real authentic German food. Definitely make a reservation a day ahead to save a spot. When we got there all tables were full and there was a line outside. Good beer and food. It is slightly pricey but you can beat the quality of the food which is made on the spot not refrigerated or reheat. Also be prepared for a longer wait time about 30min since the food is made from scratch. Will definitely visit again!!! Jeger schnitzel is what you want.....
We've been going to Schnitzel Kitchen for years. Everything is good, fresh, authentic & homemade! Everyone is welcoming & treats us like friends. I'm vegetarian and the Schnitzel is my favorite restaurant meal! My husband & our friends are never disappointed with the meat dishes either! Thanks, Heidi, for such a great place!
Hallo!! We had an absolute blast here. The ladies were hilarious, and they made feel as if we actually belonged. The schnitzel was amazing, the bratwurst was next to godliness, and oh man; the Black Forest cake was the stairway to the clouds! If you're in town, you have to stop in for a bite. You will NOT be disappointed!!
My group of friends and I throughly enjoyed ourselves at the Schnitzel Kitchen last weekend. As soon as we arrived we were welcomed warmly, the atmosphere was comforting and fun, great music and the food was delicious! Our waiter was very helpful and attentive, and Heidi the owner was so delightful and sweet! If you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and visit Schnitzel Kitchen, be willing to stay awhile, it’s an experience you won’t regret.
My friends and I had a Great time, good German dishes, Awesome atmosphere and Entertainment. Beer selections very German and tasty, just like going to your German Nana for dinner. We'll definitely coming back!!!
Great little German restaurant. Very cozy and homey atmosphere. The food is delicious for meat eaters, but it is very limited for vegetarians. According to my family, the gluten-free snitzel is amazing.
Incredible! The owner Heidi is so sweet and welcoming. Couldn’t ask for a better night out. Felt like we left FL for Germany for a meal.
If I could give this more stars I would! Wooooow. The ambiance is really neat. The food though is AMAZING!!! Everything is fresh. The portions are generous. It isn't inexpensive but the quality is beyond worth it. This little restaurant fills up quickly so I recommend a reservation if you don't arrive right when they open. Its about an hour drive for us to come here but we will be back. Also the staff is fabulous. The owner/chef is super personable and makes several rounds through to introduce herself and see how everything is going.
First rate German restaurant. Old world charm along with a tasty menu. Will go back again!
It's an incredible place! Love the intricate details invested in this place. Love the cucco clocks and general atmosphere. The presentation of the food is lovely. Highly recommend to go. Especially if you want to escape from your typical world.
What a wonderful little restaurant! Made you feel like you were in Germany. Quaintly decorated with German Knick knacks and a warm homey feel. Food was home made authentic delicious and the best Hefeweizen draft that I’ve had in a while. Loved that the servers were dressed in German attire, too.
Excellent schnitzel and spaetzle. Pretzel with beer cheese app and bratwurst app with a nice mustard sauce were also both delicious. Excellent service. Rustic atmosphere. 10/10, would dine again.
The Schnitzel's here are so good that they had to put it in the name. I recommend getting the German pasta with a bit of butter or al Hostien with your Schnitzel. The decor of this place is wonderful, with many things to view apon when eating your massive meal.
5 stars to this amazing restaurant in Gulf gate. Heidi and her staff are truly remarkable at there job. The food was very authentic and the service impeccable. Heidi laugh made my night she is a hoot
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