Brunswick, Ohio, which is located just outside of Cleveland, offers a variety of sightseeing opportunities. Visitors can pick apples at one of the several dozen orchards nearby, take a Sunday drive through any of the National Forest foliage hot spots during the fall or come celebrate the Brunswick Old Fashioned Days festival each July. After a day of seeing the sights, travelers can enjoy a meal at one of the fine German restaurants in the area.
The Heimatland Restaurant is located in the heart of Brunswick. Diners can start their meals with the Chicken Schnitzel Strips, served with a Dijon mustard sauce, or try the Ultimate German Platter, with a sampling of German potato pancakes, pierogis and sauerkraut balls. Entrees offer a culinary tour of Europe. The Heimatland Salad is served on a bed of field greens and topped with jack and cheddar cheeses, a creamy, barbecue ranch dressing and chicken that has been marinated in the restaurant's secret sauce. The Creamy German Style Chicken Salad includes cashews and is topped with shaved provolone cheese. For diners looking for something heartier, the Authentic German Panini features savory German bratwurst topped with cabbage, provolone cheese and fried potatoes, all on hand-cut Italian bread. There are also a variety of schnitzels, chicken paprikash and beef goulash to sate the appetite. Patrons can add a side of haluska, spaetzle, German red cabbage or buttered dill noodles to make their meal complete. The Heimatland is open Tuesday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Heimatland Restaurant
3511 Center Rd.
Brunswick, OH 44212-3693
330-220-8671
Located just outside of Brunswick, Das Schnitzel Haus offers diners a wide selection of inexpensive, authentic German dishes, as well as a few Hungarian and American favorites. Those looking to sample traditional German fare can sit by the fireplace and try one of the restaurant's five types of schnitzel or enjoy a variety of other dishes including reindeer goulash, sauerbraten, cabbage rolls and bratwurst. Side dishes include German potato salad, cabbage and noodles, traditional red cabbage, and sauerkraut. Desserts are made fresh and vary daily. When the weather is nice, visitors can dine on the enclosed outdoor patio. Das Schnitzel Haus is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday from noon to 10:30 p.m. and from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Das Schnitzel Haus
5728 Pearl Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44129-2850
440-886-5050
Diners will find Geisen Haus just a short drive southeast of Brunswick. For more than 40 years, the Geisen Haus has offered visitors traditional German cuisine and American offerings in their chalet-themed restaurant and bar. Diners can start with a variety of appetitanreger (appetizers) such as the Baked Sauerkraut Balls or the German Combo Plate. Entrees include a variety of sandwiches as well as both American and German dinners, including the Chicken Schnitzel Dinner that's deep-fried and topped with melted cheese; the Pork & Kraut that includes "Olde World" mashed potatoes or the Combo German Dinner, which features a bratwurst; and a frankfurter with sauerkraut balls and German potato cakes plus two more sides of the diner's choice. There's traditional German chocolate cake waiting to be served for dessert. To wash it all down, the restaurant features 52 beers from around the world, including selections from Italy, England, Germany, Mexico, Australia, Ireland, Holland, Canada, Belgium, Japan, the Czech Republic and the United States. The Geisen Haus is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m..
Geisen Haus
6955 Promway Ave. N.W.
North Canton, OH 44720-7321
330-499-9116
geisenhausohio.com
