Heidi’s Schnitzel Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Heidi's Schnitzel Kitchen, a charming little haven tucked away in Sarasota, Florida, where authentic German flavors come alive. As you step inside, the cozy ambiance adorned with rustic decor invites you to experience a slice of Germany, complete with live music that enhances the festive atmosphere.

The menu boasts classics like schnitzel, gulasch, and spatzle, each prepared with the love and care that evokes homestyle cooking. Diners rave about their delightful potato pancakes and fluffy pretzels, paired with rich Bavarian cheese dip. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in decadent desserts like chocolate mousse and apple strudel.

Heidi herself is the warm-hearted host, making you feel right at home as she showcases her passion for authentic cuisine. Whether you’re here for a casual meal or a full cultural experience, Heidi's Schnitzel Kitchen ensures every dish is a celebration of German heritage.

Hauptgerichte (entrees)

Wiener Schnitzel

Veal

US$27.25

Schnitzel Von Schwein

Pork

US$27.25

Hahnchen Schnitzel

Chicken

US$25.25

Vegetarian Schnitzel

Soy product mixed with fresh carrots and cabbage

US$20.25

Schnitzel Styles

Jager (mushroom cream), Zigeuner (gypsy bell pepper sauce), Zwiebeln (sauteed onions), Krauterbutter (herb butter pallet), a la Holstein (sunny-side up egg with or without anchovy), or plain with lemon.

Saurbraten

Braised beef prepared in tangy, sweet and sour gravy, using the old way: marinated for 3 days to reach perfection.

US$24.25

Beef Rouladen

2 tender beef rolls stuffed with bacon, onion and pickle. They handsomely holler from a hot bath of the pickle gravy their juices concocted

US$24.25

Beef Gulasch

Slow-cooked chunky cubes of brown beef in a brown sauce that will turn your hangry frown upside down

US$22.25

Beef Stroganoff

Traditional Julienne beef, onions, mushrooms and sour cream. This savory sucker will make Hamburger Helper cry

US$24.25

Chicken Paprika

Sauteed chicken and onion transforms with a sweet paprika cream sauce that you don't have to be from Hungary to enjoy.

US$20.25

Schweinebraten

You can't go wrong with this slow-roasted, melt-in-your-mouth pork roast. I mean, Heidi eats it everyday

US$20.25

Bratwurst

2 lovely links of German bratwurst we boiled in beer and fry in a pan, paired with homemade mustard or homemade curry. Choose wisely. Or both for only 1.

US$20.25

Regular Sides (2 included with entree)

Spatzle, Potato Dumpling, Mashed Potatoes, Egg Noodles, French Fries, Cold Potato Salad, Single Pretzel, Red Cabbage, Sauerkraut, Cucumber Salad, Tomato Salad, Carrot Apple Salad, Red & White Coleslaw, Apple Sauce

US$6.00

Special Sides (substitute one side for 3.00)

1 Potato Pancake, Bratkartoffeln (German Home Fries), Warm German Potato Salad, Cheese Spatzle

US$7.00

Beilagen (side dishes)

Vorspeisen, Salate und Suppen (appetizers, salads, and soups)

Bavarian Cheese Dip

Warm homemade Bavarian Cheese dip served with 2 pretzels

US$11.25

Kinder Sausage

German brat with a pretzel and homemade mustard

US$11.25

Potato Pancakes

Shredded potato and onion grouped together and made into 2 delicious cakes, served with apple sauce and sour cream

US$11.25

Sausage Bites

Polish, smoked sausage cut into bite-sized pieces, wrapped in bacon, caramelized in brown sugar, served with pretzel nuggets and sauce a la Heidi (a homemade mayo)

US$11.25

Schnitzel Kitchen Salad

Collection of our cold salads on one plate: Cucumber, tomato, carrot apple, and red/white coleslaw

US$11.25

Heidelberg Salad

Fleischwurst, pickle, onion, and Swiss cheese in a lightly seasoned dressing served with a pretzel

US$11.25

Herring Hausfrau Style

Pickled herring with apples in a homemade cream sauce

US$11.25

Gulasch Soup

Brazed beef and potatoes in a hearty beef stock/Bowl 7

US$5.00

Potato Soup

Cream base with chunked potatoes, carrots and cheddar cheese/Bowl 7

US$5.00

Split Pea Soup

split peas, potatoes, carrots with premium pork/Bowl 7

US$5.00

Zwiebelrostbraten

Slow roast, braised pork topped with a mound of fried onion slivers. You'll have to dig to find your meat

Schweinehaxe

Our on-the-one pork knuckle with crispy skin and juicy insides will definitely have you rubbing your belly or give you lunch for a couple days. Served with homemade mustard

US$35.25

Pork Cordon Blau

Pronounced "blau" since we're German, we take a pork schnitzel stuff it and roll it with ham and Swiss

US$20.00

Stuffed Cabbage

2 rolls of green cabbage stuffed with beef, pork and onion slathered in a sweet and sour cabbage sauce that has you salivate after every bite

US$20.00

Konigsburger Klopse

3 big balls of delicious ground meat sitting in a brilliant creamy, caper sauce that you'll be craving for a lifetime

US$22.00

Half Duck

We roast a duck and take out the good stuff, make a red wine cherry duck sauce and serve it to you without the feathers

US$30.00

Lamb Shank

Braised for hours in an awe inspiring au jus you'll want to slurp from the plate, accompanied by friends like fennel, carrots, onion and mushroom. You wont feel bad for Mary's little lamb.

US$28.00

Hassenpfeffer

Traditionally a stew, we modify an old classic, leave the bone in and bathe it in a zesty sour cream sauce and capers. Your happy feet will be a hoppin'

US$30.00

Specials (vary monthly. inquire within)

Nachtisch (dessert)

Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel)

You can never go wrong with a timeless tradition. Eis und schlagsahne? Naturlich!

US$11.00

Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cake)

Three layers of dark chocolate cake, two layers of cherries with our homemade whipped cream inside and out!

US$9.00

Pflaumenkuchen (Plum Cake)

It is Heidi’s signature dessert and it’s a pie you want your thumb in, but it’s a cake. But also, a crumble? Decide for yourself but we can all agree it is pfenomenal.

US$11.00

Gugelhupf

Chocolate and vanilla swirl cake served warm on a bed of chocolate with ice cream and homemade whipped cream

US$11.00

Chocolate Mousse

Simple, light, delicious!Made with delectable dark chocolate, this centuries-old recipe is determined to impress! (Gluten Free Option)

US$11.00

Windpuffs

If you prefer to call it “profiteroles,” go for it, but we’re German so it’s just one big one! Homemade puff, eis, and chocolate sauce

US$11.00

LaMarca Prosecco

Italy/Split Bottles

US$8.00

Pinot Grigio

Italy

US$9.00

Chardonnay

South Africa

US$9.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

South Africa

US$9.00

Pinot Noir

California

US$9.00

Paula Malbec

Argentina

US$9.00

German Riesling

Rheinhessen

US$9.00

Gewurztraminer

Pfalz

US$9.00

Sweet German Red

Rheinhessen

US$9.00

STARLING CASTLE SWEET RED LAMARCA

US$10.00

CHATEAU SOUVERAIN

PINOT NOIR

US$10.00

LA MARCA PROSECCO

US$10.00

CLOS DU BOIS

ROSE

US$10.00

ECCO DOMANI

US$10.00

DONA PAULA

MALBEC

US$10.00

STARLING CASTLE

GEWURZTRAMINER

US$10.00

ROBERTSON

CHARDONNAY

US$10.00

Wine

Bottled Beer

Grolsch

Lager from Holland 0.5liter/16.9

US$8.00

Schneider Weisse Aventinus

Double Brew Wheat 0.5liter/16.9oz

US$8.00

Kloster Andechs Dopplebock

Double Brew 0.5liter/16.9oz

US$8.00

Flensburger Dunkel

US$6.00

Flensburger Hefeweizen

US$6.00

Flensburger Pilsner

US$6.00

Flensburger Gold

US$6.00

Hofbrauhaus Dunkel

US$6.00

Hofbrauhaus Original Pilsner

US$6.00

Warsteiner Dunkel

US$6.00

Warsteiner Original Pilsner

US$6.00

Paulaner Hefeweizen

US$6.00

Schofferhofer Grapefruit

US$6.00

Becks Pilsner

US$6.00

Weihenstephan Lager

Stein 0.5l/16.9oz

US$8.00

Weihenstephan Hefeweizen

Stein 0.5l/16.9oz

US$8.00

Lager/Hefe Pitcher 1.5 liter

Seasonal Specialty 22

US$22.00

STEIN

16.9 OZ

US$10.50

BOOT

34 OZ

US$17.50

PITCHER

60 OZ

US$26.00

RADLER

16 OZ

US$11.00

Draft Beer

CHEF SPECIALTIES

SCHWEINHAXE

This port knuckle is the perfect combo. Slow roasted for a tender and juicy inside and then braised for a crispy skin. Served with our homemade mustard.

US$35.50

ZWIEBELROSBRATEN

Slow roasted and braised pork butt, topped with a mountain of onion slivers. Pairs perfectly with spatzle and red cabbage.

US$29.00

WIENER SCHNITZEL

Veal

US$30.00

SCHNITZEL VON SCHWEIN

Pork

US$30.00

HAHNCHENSCHNITZEL

Chicken

US$28.00

VEGETARIAN SCHNITZEL

US$28.00

SCHNITZEL STATION

ENTREES

CHICKEN PAPIKA

Sauteed chicken and onion reduced intosweet paprika cream sauce. You don't have to be from Hungary to love this dish!

US$25.00

GULASCH

Chunky cubes of braised beef, slow cooked with onions in a classic gravy you crave. Sure to satisfy everyone's tastebuds.

US$28.00

SAUERBRATEN

Braised beef prepaired in tangy sweet and sour gravy, marinated for three days to flavor perfection

US$28.00

SCHWEINEBRATEN

Slow-roasted melt in your mouth pork roast served in a light brown gravy with carrots and onions. Heidi's favorite dish, she recommends mashed potatoes and sauerkraut.

US$28.00

ROULADEN

Tenderized beef, smothered and rolled with mustard, pickle, onlion and bacon. Made with love and extra pickle gravy

US$28.00

STROGANOFF

Traditional Julienne beef, onions, mushrooms and sour cream. This homemade delight puts and box recipe to shame.

US$28.00

BRATWURST

Two links of German bratwurst boiled in beer, pan fried and paired with a choice of homade mustard or curry sauce.

US$28.00

BAVARIAN CHEESE DIP

Homemade beer cheese with pretzels.

US$11.50

SCHNITZEL KITCHEN SALAD

A collection of our cold salads on one plate

US$11.50

KINDER SAUSAGE

German brat with pretzel and our homemade mustard.

US$11.50

HERRING HAUSFRAU STYLE

Picled Herring in in a homemade apple and cream sauce.

US$11.50

POTATO PANCAKES

Two crispy cakes served with applesauce and our sour cream

US$11.50

HEIDLEBURG SALAD

Deli salad with pretzel and mustard

US$11.50

SAUSAGE BITES

Polish sausage wrapped in bacon caramal- ized in brown sugar, then served with pretzel nuggets abnd sauce A La Heidi

US$11.50

SOUP

US$6.00

APPETIZER

DRINKS

CANNED SOFT DRINK

US$3.00

ICED TEA

US$3.00

LEMONADE

US$3.00

PERRIER

US$7.00

COFFEE

US$4.00

HOT TEA

US$4.00

DARK (BOTTLE)

US$8.00

DOUBLE BREW (BOTTLE)

SCHNEIDER WEISSE AVENTINUS

US$10.00

WHEAT (BOTTLE)

PAULANER HEFEWEIZEN

US$8.00

FLENSBURDER DUNKER

US$8.00

HOFBRAUHAUS DUNKER

US$8.00

WARSTEINER DUNKER

US$8.00

PILSNER (BOTTLE)

FLENSBURGER PILSENER

US$8.00

OTHER (BOTTLE)

SCHOFFERHOFER GRAPEFRUIT

US$8.00

HACKER-PSCHORR OKTOBERFEST

US$8.00

CLAUSTHALER (NON-ALCOHOLIC)

US$8.00

HEINEKEN 0.0

US$8.00

BIER