Black Forest Inn Menu

4.2
(1,075+ Reviews)
  • Holiday foods - December only

    • Christmas Cookies, by the dozen

      Available in December only!Our handmade, traditional German Christmas cookies are the best! We make Lebkuchen, Pfeffernüsse, Springerle, Linzer bars, Checkerboard spritz, Russian Tea Cakes, Ginger thins, and good ol' Sugar cookies. Each are available by the dozen. A mixed dozen of all the cookies plus one piece of homemade marzipan is available. And a German Sampler, which includes one Lebkuchen, one Pfeffernuss and two Springerle cookies, is also available. You can't go wrong with any of the options! The only question is how many cookies do you want?
      Mixed Dozen Christmas Cookies
      $26.00
      Lebkuchen dozen
      $24.00
      Pfeffernüsse dozen
      $16.00
      Springerle dozen
      $24.00
      Linzer bars dozen
      $24.00
      Checkerboard dozen
      $16.00
      Russian tea cakes dozen
      $15.00
      Sugar cookies dozen
      $24.00
      Ginger thins dozen
      $15.00
      German cookie sampler
      $7.50
      Christmas Cookies, by the dozen
    • Goose Dinner for a party

      Available starting December 16!If you've never had Christmas goose before, you've missed out! You'll wonder how so much flavor can be in each bite. Our roasted goose is served with mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, red cabbage and bread.
      Goose Dinner for 6
      $300.00
      Goose Dinner for 12
      $575.00
      Goose Dinner for 18
      $825.00
      Goose Dinner for 24
      $1,100.00
    • Oyster Stew

      Two days only! Homemade oyster stew to ring in the new year. It's deluxe! Made with whole oysters and whole cream. Get a pint or a quart.
      Pint
      $15.00
      Quart
      $24.00
    • Goose dinner (individual portion)

      A feast of roast goose, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and red cabbage. Includes a brötchen and handmade Christmas cookie for a little dessert!
      $59.00
    • Marzipan or Chocolates, boxes of six or twelve

      We make more than just cookies! Our handmade marzipan "fruits" and dark beer-tinged chocolate truffles are decadent and delicious.
      Marzipan six pieces
      $16.00
      Marzipan twelve pieces
      $25.00
      Chocolates 6 pieces
      $13.00
      Chocolates 12 pieces
      $20.00
      Marzipan or Chocolates, boxes of six or twelve
    • Stollen

      Available in December only!This flavorful, fruit-studded loaf is a standard feature of the German holiday table. It is a sweet bread that can be eaten plain, or toasted, with any meal of the day. For a real treat, have a slice with some clotted cream!1 lb. loaf
      $20.00
      Stollen
  • German-European Dinners

    • Pork Paprika Schnitzel

      One lean slice of pork served in a bacon, onion, sour cream and paprika sauce. Served with spätzle and red cabbage.
      Regular
      $20.00
      Two slices Paprika Schnitzel
      $27.50
      Pork Paprika Schnitzel
    • Veal Jäger Schnitzel

      This hearty "hunter's style" meal includes a thick slice of local, organic veal, lightly floured and sautéed with mushrooms. Served in its own creamy brown gravy, with spätzle, and red cabbage on the side.
      $34.50
    • Hungarian Goulash

      This meal has a cult following! Paprika (that's the Hungarian part) spiced stew with beef, tomatoes, onions and peppers, served with spätzle.
      $20.25
    • Braised Pork Shank

      We take the time to make this right! This impressive shank is served with spätzle and brown gravy.
      $22.00
    • Hasenpfeffer

      Traditional German-style dish made from locally raised rabbit. We braise it in a flavorful brown sauce and serve it with spätzle and red cabbage.
      $28.00
    • Sauerbraten

      One of our specialties and a best seller. We marinate beef tenderloin for several days in a spice and vinegar brine, then roast, slice, and serve in its own characteristic gravy, accompanied by spätzel and red cabbage.
      Regular
      $28.00
      Small plate, meat and spätzle only (no red cabbage)
      $15.50
      Sauerbraten
    • Black Forest Inn Hausplatte

      A generous sampling of red cabbage, sauerkraut, and German potato salad accompanies Rippchen (smoked pork chop), a bratwurst and a Polish sausage. Served with a pretzel and with homemade Bavarian sweet-style mustard.
      $34.50
      Black Forest Inn Hausplatte
    • Sausage Sampler

      One of each of our handmade sausages: bratwurst, Polish sausage and Chicken Curry Sausage. Includes a small scoop of potato salad, rye bread, and handmade curry ketchup and Bavarian sweet-style mustard.
      $17.50
      Sausage Sampler
    • Bratwurst Dinner

      Our excellent handmade bratwurst (or Polish Sausage, or Chicken Curry Sausage) served two links with warm German potato salad, carefully seasoned sauerkraut and fresh, handmade, rye bread.
      Regular
      $17.50
      Two Chicken Curry Sausage
      $17.50
      Two Polish Sausage
      $17.50
      One Bratwurst One Polish Sausage
      $17.50
      One bratwurst One Chicken Sausage
      $17.50
      One Polish Sausage One Chicken Sausage
      $17.50
      Bratwurst Dinner
    • Wiener Schnitzel

      This classic German and Austrian meal is a tender slice of locally sourced veal or pork, which is lightly breaded, and pan fried. Served with a potato pancake.
      Single slice Veal
      $25.00
      Two slices Veal
      $34.50
      Single slice Pork
      $18.25
      Two slices Pork
      $26.00
      Wiener Schnitzel
    • Kalbshaxe Bürgerlich (Veal Shank)

      A very large, tender veal shank smothered in vegetables and gravy. Served with spätzle.
      $28.00
      Kalbshaxe Bürgerlich (Veal Shank)
    • Kasseler Rippchen

      This delicious, boiled, smoked pork chop is served with German potato salad and our mild sauerkraut.
      $26.00
      Kasseler Rippchen
    • Veal Geschnitzeltes

      This meal is a great introduction to veal: small strips of local, organic veal, quickly sautéed and served in a creamy brown sauce with spätzel and red cabbage.
      $31.00
    • Königsberger Klops

      Tasty, spiced meatballs (about the size of a tennis ball) in a white caper sauce. Served with spätzle and red cabbage.
      One Meatball
      $16.50
      Two Meatballs
      $23.75
    • Liver and Onions

      It's a classic! Our "Gebratene Leber" is pan fried beef liver smothered in onions served with French fries.
      One slice liver
      $18.75
      Two slices liver
      $27.50
    • Ribs & Kraut

      Pork spareribs, roasted in sauerkraut. They are tender and delicious. Served with potato salad.
      $23.00
    • Veal Kidneys (Nieren)

      Where else will you find this? Veal kidney pieces are sautéed with a dash of balsamic vinegar and served in a sour cream brown sauce, with spätzle and red cabbage. For both traditionalists and adventurers.
      $24.00
      Veal Kidneys (Nieren)
    • Veal Roulade

      Organic veal from an Amish farmer in Western Wisconsin is filled, oven-roasted and served in slices with a veal demi-glace. Two slices, accompanied by spätzle and red cabbage.
      One slice
      $13.50
      Two slices
      $22.00
      Veal Roulade
    • Beef Stroganoff

      Beef tenderloin is sautéed with mushrooms and onions. Served in a sour cream-fortified brown gravy, with spätzle and red cabbage.
      $31.00
      Beef Stroganoff
  • Desserts

    • Black Forest Cherry Torte slice

      Our version of Schwartzwalder Kirschtorte is three layers of chocolate cake with cream cheese & kirsch-spiked cherries in between the layers. It is topped with fresh whipped cream.
      $9.00
      Black Forest Cherry Torte slice
    • Black Forest Cherry Torte - whole cake

      Our version of Schwartzwalder Kirschtorte is three layers of chocolate cake with cream cheese filling & kirsch-spiked cherries between the layers. Frosted with fresh whipped cream. A whole torte is scored for twelve slices.
      $51.00
      Black Forest Cherry Torte - whole cake
    • Apple Strudel - whole roll

      Our best-selling dessert! Sugared and spiced apple slices, raisins and sliced almonds are rolled in a handmade, flaky pastry dough. Baked until crisp on the outside. A Black Forest tradition. One roll serves 8-12 people. May be ordered unbaked, to be baked at home.
      Regular
      $47.00
      Unbaked strudel
      $45.00
    • Carrot cake - slice

      Chock full of carrots, pineapple, spices, and nuts, and complete with cream cheese frosting, our carrot cake is rich and delicious.
      $9.00
    • Hazelnut Torte - slice

      A unique and delicious dessert! This airy hazelnut cake is layered with raspberry preserves and frosted with chocolate buttercream.
      $9.00
      Hazelnut Torte - slice
    • Whole Sacher Torte

      One of our signature desserts, our version of the Austrian classic is a single, dense layer of flourless chocolate cake, topped with an apricot glaze and covered in chocolate ganache. It's modest in size and huge in rich flavor.
      $55.00
    • Hazelnut Torte - Whole

      One of our signature desserts in the restaurant, this European torte is both light and rich. The cake is made from ground hazelnuts, and is two layers separated by raspberry preserves. The frosting is a thick, chocolate-mocha buttercream. 10" cake, serves 10-14 people.
      $55.00
      Hazelnut Torte - Whole
    • Whole German Chocolate cake

      Though not German, this cake is so many people's favorite that we can't stand on principle. Our version of this (thoroughly American) cake is true to type - rich, soft chocolate two-layer cake with a sticky, nut-filled icing. 10" cake serves 10-14 people.
      $55.00
    • Carrot Cake - whole

      Thick with carrots, pineapple, nuts and spices, this is a classic, moist, 10", two-layer carrot cake with a cream cheese frosting. Serves 10-14.
      $55.00
      Carrot Cake - whole
    • Apple Strudel slice

      Our best selling dessert! Sugared and spiced fresh apple slices, raisins and sliced almonds are rolled in a handmade, flaky pastry dough. Baked until crisp on the outside, slices are served with fresh whipped cream.
      $9.00
      Apple Strudel slice

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