Czech food, known for its richness and heartiness, is quite popular among people who enjoy European food. Typical meals include meaty medallions of chicken, beef or pork generously covered in thick, seasoned gravies and served with dumplings, meat and vegetable shish-kebabs, and fruit-filled dessert strudels. Southern Californians who enjoy authentic European dishes have several choices when deciding on which Czech restaurant to visit.
Vladimir's Czech Restaurant has been serving authentic Czech food to residents of Point Reyes, California since 1960. Among the European delicacies offered in Vladimir's menu are wiener-schnitzel, kielbasa, Moravian cabbage rolls, and roast duck. The restaurant has a banquet facility, outdoor patio seating, a full bar, and a boccie ball court for patrons to enjoy a game or two. It is not uncommon to meet the owner, Vladimir, since he prepares all the dishes himself.
Vladimir's Czech Restaurant
12785 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Inverness, CA 94937
415-669-1021
Schroeder's Restaurant has a hint of California history, as it has been in operation since 1893. Over the years, earthquakes, fires and newer management has caused the once "men-only" establishment to relocate several times. In 1959, Schroeder's restaurant moved its German beer steins and Rosewood bar to the current location on Front Street, where the restaurant continues to serve the German and Czech delicacies that makes it so popular among Southern Californians. Menu items include goulash, potato pancakes, Jager steak, European sausages, and Schnitzel. A full bar boasts Polka music and live entertainment.
Schroeder's Restaurant
240 Front St
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-421-4778
schroederssf.com
Once featured on cable television's "Dine on A Dime" program, Zina's Restaurant is popular among residents of the South Bay area for its casual atmosphere, live entertainment, and home-cooked Czech food at affordable prices. Menu items include fried cheese appetizers, stewed beef with dumplings, stewed pork and sauerkraut in a paprika cream sauce, and traditional bar items like American finger foods and sandwiches. Zina's has a full bar with drink specials seven days a week and entertainment including live bands, dancing, and stand-up comedians.
Zina's Restaurant
4525 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
310-378-2777
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