Black Forest Inn Service List

Main Menu

• Appetizers

  • Soup Of The Day

    Bowl

    $4.50

  • Lentil Soup

    Bowl

    $4.50

  • Lentil Soup With Sausage

    lentil beans are nearly the perfect food. this soup is a flavor and nutrition powerhouse! served with a dinner roll.

    $8.25

  • Liver Pate

    a rich, delicious, liver pate made with herbs and brandy. garnished and served with rye bread.

    Whole	$11.75
    Half	$7.75

  • Chicken Strips

    enjoy our lightly seasoned, deep fried strips of chicken breast meat, served with french fries.

    $9.50

  • Sauteed Mushrooms

    sliced mushrooms are sauteed with garlic, balsamic vinegar and a little brown gravy. a customer favorite.

    $8.25

  • Ham And Sauerkraut Balls

    a best-selling appetizer for many years, this blend of ham, cheese and sauerkraut is breaded and deep fried.

    3 Pcs

    $5.75

  • Onion Rings

    you won't believe your eyes when you see these huge, perfectly browned onion rings! a delight of a snack or appetizer.

    $7.50

  • Potato Pancake

    comfort food! grated potatoes are mixed with onion & parsley in our recipe.

    Served With Applesauce Or Sour Cream	$4.00
    Two	$7.25

  • Sauerbraten Aspic

    a rare treat! this cold, rustic terrine is chock full of sauerbraten meat and vegetables. served with dijon mustard sauce and rye bread.

    Whole	$11.00
    Half	$6.75

• Salads

  • Lentil & Spaetzel Salad

    lentils and spaetzel, with parsley and field greens are tossed in a refreshingly tart, lemon-olive oil dressing.

    $7.75

  • Wurst Salad

    a meal’s worth of salad! julienne slices of homemade sausage loaf, with onions and pickles are tossed in vinaigrette and served on a bed of field greens.

    $10.75

  • Tossed Salad With Dressing

    a savory blend of field greens served with your choice of dressing (all made here): vinaigrette, herb, bleu cheese, catalina-style french.

    $5.25

  • Caesar Salad

    Made in the classic style with Romaine lettuce and a garlicky dressing made with anchovies & parmesan.

    	$7.50
    With Chicken Breast	$12.25

  • Herring Salad With Toast

    wine-pickled herring is a centuries-old german favorite. served with pickles and onions on a bed of lettuce.

    $11.75

  • Matjes Herring With Rye Bread

    northern european treat! fillets of salt herring, along with apples and onions, are served in a rich, creamy sauce. served with rye bread.

    	$11.50
    Half Size	$7.25

• Side Dishes

  • German Potato Salad

    our tried and true recipe of sliced potatoes, bacon, onion and cider vinegar is the quintessential german side dish.

    $5.00

  • French Fries

    hand-cut. real, good.

    $5.25

  • Spaetzel

    as seen on the food network! made with egg, flour and water, these tiny homemade egg noodles have been a staple on our menu for 40-plus years! served with butter or sauerbraten gravy.

    $5.00

  • Semmelknodel

    these seasoned bread dumplings are practically a meal themselves! served with brown gravy.

    $5.75

  • Red Cabbage

    this sweet-sour red cabbage is the best in the cities.

    $5.00

  • Fried Cabbage

    our crunchy, flavorful fried white cabbage is seasoned with bacon and onion. made fresh to order.

    $5.00

  • Sauerkraut

    may we suggest our lightly seasoned, cooked to mild perfection sauerkraut; a great companion to any meal.

    $5.00

• Sandwiches And Casseroles

  • Hamburger

    a big, juicy, grilled burger on a homemade bun. served with lettuce, tomato, mayo and french fries.

    	$8.95
    With Swiss Or Cheddar Cheese	$9.25

  • Reuben Sandwich

    best reuben in town! a big sandwich of corned beef, swisscheese, & sauerkraut on our own deli rye bread with fries.served with handmade thousand island dressing on the side.

    $12.95

  • Bratwurst Or Polish Sausage

    two links of our handmade bratwurst or tasty polish sausage served with our own deli rye bread.

    	$9.50
    One Extra Link Sausage	$4.50

  • Rachel Sandwich

    new to the menu, but an old favorite! made with turkey for a lighter version of the reuben. enjoy with french fries. servedwith handmade thousand island dressing on the side.

    $12.95

  • Veggie Burger

    made from our own recipe, served with lettuce, tomato and mayo on a homemade bun with french fries.

    $9.25

  • Alsation Sauerkraut Casserole

    a hearty combination of potato, onion, smoked sausage and sauerkraut. served with a brötchen.

    $9.95

  • Spaetzel & Cheese Casserole

    a comforting meal of noodles and three cheeses. served with a brötchen.

    	$9.95
    Spaetzel, Cheese & Vegetable Casserole	$12.00

  • Deutschburger Casserole

    deutschburger is made with ground beef, onions and mushroom sauce served over spaetzel, rice or mashed potatoes and topped with mozzarella cheese. served with a brötchen.

    $12.25

  • Fish & Chips

    chunks of cod are breaded & fried to order. served with malt vinegar and homemade tartar sauce. our fries can’t be beat.

    $10.50

• German European Dinners - Sausages

  • Bratwurst Dinner (two Links)

    our top seller, year in and year out! erich makes our bratwurst from scratch, as he has for 45 years. enjoy, with deli rye bread, black forest german potato salad, our mild sauerkraut and homemade mustard.

    	$13.25
    Two Links Bratwurst With Bread	$9.50

  • Sausage Sampler

    one each of bratwurst, chicken sausage and polish sausage plus homemade mustard, rye bread and a small scoop of potato salad.

    $13.25

  • Black Forest Inn Hausplatte

    looking for a combo plate? this is it! a generous sampling of rippchen, bratwurst, polish sausage, red cabbage, sauerkraut, and potato salad. served with a fresh-baked pretzel and homemade mustard.

    $24.25

• German European Dinners - Very German

  • Kasseler Rippchen

    looking for a dairy-free option? this delicious boiled, smoked pork chop is served with a seasonal sauce (on the side), german potato salad and our mild sauerkraut.

    $17.50

  • Hasenpfeffer

    where else will you find this? traditional german-style locally raised rabbit braised in a piquant, sweet-sour sauce. served with spaetzel and red cabbage.

    $21.00

  • Sauerbraten

    one of our specialties. we marinate beef tenderloin for several days in a vinegar brine, then it is roasted, sliced and served in its own characteristic gravy with spaetzel and red cabbage.

    $18.50

  • Nieren

    for both traditionalists and adventurers. veal kidney pieces sautéed with a dash of balsamic vinegar and served in a sour cream brown sauce with spaetzel and red cabbage.

    $16.00

• German European Dinners - Schnitzels

  • Veal Jäger Schnitzel

    this hearty ‘hunter’s style’ meal includes a thick slice of local organic veal, lightly floured and sautéed with mushrooms and served in a creamy brown gravy with spaetzel and red cabbage.

    $23.50

  • Pork Paprika Schnitzel

    a lean slice of pork served in a bacon, onion, sour cream and paprika sauce. served with spaetzel and red cabbage.

    	$13.75
    Two Slices	$18.95

  • Veal Geschnitzeltes

    this meal is a great introduction to veal: small lean strips of local, organic veal, quickly sautéed and served in a creamy brown sauce with spaetzel and red cabbage.

    $21.50

  • Wiener Schnitzel - Organic Veal

    our most popular dinner item, this classic german meal is a tender slice of locally sourced veal, pork, or turkey, breaded and pan fried. served with a tossed green salad.

    One Slice	$17.25
    Two Slices	$24.25

  • Wiener Schnitzel - Pork

    our most popular dinner item, this classic german meal is a tender slice of locally sourced veal, pork, or turkey, breaded and pan fried. served with a tossed green salad.

    One Slice	$12.25
    Two Slices	$17.25

  • Wiener Schnitzel - Turkey

    our most popular dinner item, this classic german meal is a tender slice of locally sourced veal, pork, or turkey, breaded and pan fried. served with a tossed green salad.

    One Slice	$14.00
    Two Slices	$19.75

• German European Dinners - Traditional German & European

  • Braised Pork Shank

    we take the time to make this right! this large shank is served with mashed potatoes and a brown gravy. meat and potato lover’s food.

    $14.00

  • Gebratene Leber

    maybe this is old-fashioned but some things can’t be improved! pan fried organic beef liver and onions. served with french fries.

    	$11.75
    Two Slices	$18.00

  • Hungarian Goulash

    this meal has a cult following! paprika (that’s the hungarian part) spiced stew with beef, tomatoes, onions and peppers served with spaetzel. not too spicy.

    $15.25

  • Stroganoff

    a truly satisfying european specialty. beef tenderloin is sautéed with mushrooms and onions, and served in a sour cream-brown gravy. served with spaetzel and red cabbage.

    $21.00

• Desserts

  • Black Forest Torte

    our version of schwartzwalder kirschtorte is four layers of chocolate cake with cream cheese filling & kirsch-flavored cherries between the layers, topped with fresh whipped cream.

    $6.95

  • Sacher Torte

    this very rich, dark chocolate torte is made in the tradition of the hotel sacher in vienna & its conditors (pastry chefs). in addition to the rich chocolate, flourless cake, it features apricot glaze and a shiny chocolate ganache covering.

    $6.95

  • Hazelnut Torte

    a unique and delicious dessert! this airy hazelnut cake is layered with raspberry preserves and frosted with chocolate buttercream.

    $6.95

  • Creme Brulee

    a classic dessert with rich flavor & contrasting textures! creamy vanilla custard topped with a crunchy crust of melted sugar.

    $6.50

  • Apple Strudel

    our best-selling dessert! sugared & spiced fresh apples, raisins, & sliced almonds are rolled in a crisp, handmade flaky strudel dough. served with fresh pride of main street whipped cream. a black forest inn tradition.

    $6.95

  • Carrot Cake

    rich, dense, spicy and filled with carrots, raisins, nuts-this cake fills the entire food group pyramid. it is filled and iced with cream cheese-butter cream icing.

    $6.95

  • Devils Food Cake

    moist, dark and rich devils food with a buttery cream frosting, this cake was known as wedding cake for years after it was served at the wedding of two black forest employees.

    $6.95