As of July 2008, Cleveland, Ohio had a population of 433,748 residents. Approximately 9.2 percent of the population of Cleveland describes themselves as coming from a German heritage, making it the largest European ethnic group in the city. As a result, Cleveland has become home to a number of German restaurants.
Sterle's Slovenian Country House has served the Cleveland area under the same management since 1988. The restaurant is known for its full-course, family-style German dinners, one of which consists of soup, salad, Wiener schnitzel, roast pork, sausages, vegetable of the day, German potatoes, sauerkraut and strudel. The bar serves two German beers and two varieties of German wine. Sterle's Slovenian Country House is open for lunch Sundays, and Tuesdays through Fridays. For dinner, the restaurant is open Tuesdays through Sundays. Sterle's is closed Mondays. Casual attire is appropriate. Live polka music is featured regularly.
Sterle's Slovenian Country House
1401 E. 55th St.
Cleveland, OH 44103
216-881-4181
sterlescountryhouse.com
Founded in 1983, Der Braumeister is a family-owned and operated restaurant. The menu begins with a selection of 11 appetizers, featuring German favorites like German sausage and Swiss cheese, and herring in cream or wine sauce. One of the house specialties is the sausage combination platter which comes with potatoes, sauerkraut and a choice of two bratwurst, knockwurst, frankfurters and kielbasa. For dessert, try the Bavarian cream or the black forest torte. With its bar menu of more than 140 beers by the bottle and on tap, the restaurant is a past recipient of the Beer Advocate Award. Der Braumeister is open daily for lunch and dinner. Casual attire is acceptable.
Der Braumeister
13046 Lorain Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44111
216-671-6220
derbraumeister.net
Das Schnitzel Haus is located in the Parma section of Cleveland. The restaurant's German menu contains dishes like sauerbraten, pork schnitzel in mushroom gravy, and turkey cutlets topped with melted Swiss cheese and served with potato pancakes. A specialty entree, the Kassler Fleisch, is smoked pork chops, potato pancakes and sauerkraut. Another is the Kraut Wickeln, pickled cabbage leaves stuffed with beef, pork and bacon with a side of sauerkraut. The restaurant features a full bar. Das Schnitzel Haus is open for lunch and dinner seven days per weeks. Reservations are suggested. Casual attire is appropriate. Outdoor patio dining is available, weather permitting. A children's menu is available for young diners.
Das Schnitzel Haus
5728 Pearl Road
Cleveland, OH 44129
440-886-5050
dshparma.com
