Essen Haus Restaurant and Bar Menu

514 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703
  • Starters

    • Jumbo Pretzel

      A giant pretzel served with haus mustard, cheese sauce and sauerkraut dip.
      $7.00
    • Kartoffelpuffer

      3 potato pancakes made with goat cheese and green onion. Served with a side of applesauce.
      $9.00
    • Meterwurst Plate

      A large smoked pork bratwurst served with a hot soft pretzel, sauerkraut, haus mustard, curry ketchup and choice of French fries or German potato salad.
      $14.00
    • German Nachos

      Crispy chips topped with diced sausage, haus-made sauerkraut, onions and grated cheese.
      $10.00
    • Ellsworth Cheese Curds

      Wisconsin made cheese curds, breaded and fried. Served with chipotle ranch.
      $10.00
    • Meat And Cheese Board

      Assorted meats and cheeses served with rye bread and hot soft pretzels.
      $12.00
    • Flammkuchen

      Fresh-made 10 German pizza topped with creamy white sauce, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, corned beef and grated cheese.
      $13.00
    • Artichoke Dip

      Haus-made artichoke, cream cheese and spinach dip served in a bread bowl with assorted veggies.
      $12.00
    • Stuffed Mushrooms

      Available gluten-free. Hearty mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat, cream cheese and spicy Wisconsin cheddar. Coated with fine bread crumbs.
      $11.00
  • Salads

    • Strawberry Salad

      Mixed greens with strawberries, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, red onion and feta cheese. Served with raspberry vinaigrette.
      $12.00
    • Side Salad

      Fresh romaine lettuce topped with grated cheese, grape tomato, cucumber, croutons.
      $4.50
  • Sandwiches

    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      Juicy 1/2 lb. beef patty topped with thick hickory bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and red onion on a bun.
      $12.00
    • Bleu Cheeseburger

      1/2 lb. fresh hand-pattied burger topped with thick hickory bacon, mushrooms and bleu cheese crumbles. Served with lettuce, tomato and red onion on a bun.
      $13.00
    • Gypsy Schnitzel Sandwich

      Hand-tenderized breaded port tenderloin, deep-fried and topped with sautéed green peppers, onions and swiss cheese on a bun.
      $10.00
    • Hearty Reuben Sandwich

      Thick-sliced brisket topped with baby swiss and house-made sauerkraut on marble rye. Served with thousand island on the side.
      $12.00
    • Rachel

      Sliced turkey pastrami topped with baby swiss, haus-made sauerkraut and thousand island dressing on marble rye.
      $12.00
    • Cbi Grilled Cheese Sandwich

      Swiss cheese, 2 year smoked cheddar, tomatoes and spice capicola sausage on grilled sourdough.
      $10.00
    • Crispy Chicken Wrap

      Hand-breaded chicken tenders with feta, mixed greens, diced tomatoes and chipotle ranch wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $11.00
    • Bremen Bratwurst Sandwich

      Grilled 1/4 lb. Wisconsin weisswurst topped with house-made sauerkraut and baby swiss. Served on a bun with Dusseldorf mustard and curry ketchup on the side.
      $9.00
    • Fish Sandwich

      6 oz. breaded Icelandic cod filet, breaded and topped with 2-year cheddar, lettuce, tomato and red onion on a bun. Served with a side of house-made tartar sauce.
      $11.00
    • Veggie BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich

      Pulled jack fruit tossed in BBQ sauce and topped with red onions. Served on a bun with a side of coleslaw.
      $11.00
    • Oktoberfest Brat Sandwich

      Jumbo oktoberfest-style pork bratwurst served on a bun with house-made sauerkraut.
      $10.00
    • BBQ Pulled Pork

      House made pulled pork shoulder smothered in St. Louis\-Style BBQ sauce and topped with red onions. Served on a bun with a side of coleslaw.
      $10.00
  • Main Entrées

    • Build Your Own Schnitzel

      Breaded pork tenderloin served with your choice of toppings: wiener (traditional schnitzel, served plain with a lemon), a la Holstein (topped with a fried egg and capers), jger (white wine sour cream gravy with button mushrooms and onions), zigeuner (mildly-spicy red wine gravy with green peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic and pickles).
      $20.00
    • Hhnerschnitzel

      Boneless chicken breast sautéed in marsala wine gravy with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and garlic.
      $19.00
    • Citron Trout Schnitzel

      Breaded trout topped with lemon-dill cream sauce.
      $21.00
    • German Combo Platter

      A smaller portion of our jagerschnitzel and smoked bratwurst. Served with sauerkraut.
      $20.00
    • Rouladen

      Thinly sliced choice beef wrapped around ground pork and beef, bacon, onion and a sliced dill pickle spear. Flavored with dijon mustard and topped with its own gravy.
      $19.00
    • Grilled Pork Chops

      2 grilled pork chops topped with haus-made pineapple relish.
      $17.00
    • Pan Seared Salmon

      8 oz. Atlantic salmon with lemon butter. Served with potato and vegetable.
      $20.00
    • German Surf N Turf

      Gluten free available. 2 pieces of bier-battered, deep-fried cod served with any bratwurst.
      $16.00
    • Bier Steak

      Gluten-free available. 12 oz. ribeye prepared to temperature and topped with our housemade bier, mushroom, and onion gravy.
      $24.00
    • Wurst Teller

      A trio of sausages served on a bed of sauerkraut with potato. Choose from the selections below. Weisswurst sausage (roses finely ground bavarian-style veal and pork blend white bratwurst), knackwurst sausage (klements finely ground pork & beef blend brat, lightly seasoned and smoked), and athuringer sausage (klements coarse-ground pork).
      $18.00
    • Wienerschnitzel

      Hand-tenderized Wisconsin pork tenderloin, breaded and pan-fried. Served with haus-made sauerkraut and choice of potato. Add a fried egg and capers a la holstein.
      $20.00
    • Jagerschnitzel

      Hand-tenderized Wisconsin pork tenderloin, pan-fried and topped with onions and button mushrooms in a white wine sour cream gravy.
      $20.00
    • German Smoked Pork Chops

      2 tender smoked pork chops baked in our housemade sauerkraut. Served with potato.
      $20.00
    • Jumbo Shrimp Dinner

      5 jumbo shrimp broiled or deep-fried. Served with potato and vegetable.
      $20.00
    • Kase Spaetzle

      Caramelized onions, bacon, garlic and spaetzle swimming in a swiss cream sauce.
      $18.00
    • Bob's Nashville Chicken

      4 pieces fried chicken dinner, breaded and dipped in our own Nashville sauce. Served with coleslaw and potato.
      $15.00
  • Signature Specials

    • 3 Piece Bier-Battered Deep Fried Cod

      Served with coleslaw and choice of baked potato, French fries, German fried potatoes or German potato salad.
      $14.00
    • Broiled Cod

      Served with coleslaw and choice of baked potato, French fries, German fried potatoes or German potato salad.
      $15.00
    • Fried Lake Perch

      5 hand-breaded filets. Served with coleslaw and choice of baked potato, French fries, German fried potatoes or German potato salad.
      $16.00
    • Pork Haxen

      Large roast pork shank (haxen) served with sauerkraut and choice of French fries or baked potato.
      $18.00
    • Prime Rib

      Choice 14 oz. prime rib prepared to temperature. Served with veg of day and choice of French fries or baked potato.
      $20.00
    • Ellsworth Cheese Curds

      Wisconsin\-made breaded cheese curds served with chipotle ranch.
      $9.00
    • Broasted Chicken

      Tender, broasted half-chicken served with French fries.
      $14.00
  • Desserts

    • Apfelstrudel

      Flaky, buttery pastry dough filled with warm apple filling and baked until golden brown. Topped with caramel sauce and your choice of ice cream or whipped cream.
      $60.00
    • Maple Pecan Pie

      In house made dessert.
      $6.00
  • Starters

    • Jumbo Pretzel

      A giant pretzel served with haus mustard, cheese sauce and sauerkraut dip.
      $7.00
    • Kartoffelpuffer

      3 potato pancakes made with goat cheese and green onion. Served with a side of applesauce.
      $9.00
    • Meterwurst Plate

      A large smoked pork bratwurst served with a hot soft pretzel, sauerkraut, haus mustard, curry ketchup and choice of French fries or German potato salad.
      $14.00
    • German Nachos

      Crispy chips topped with diced sausage, haus-made sauerkraut, onions and grated cheese.
      $10.00
    • Ellsworth Cheese Curds

      Wisconsin made cheese curds, breaded and fried. Served with chipotle ranch.
      $10.00
    • Meat And Cheese Board

      Assorted meats and cheeses served with rye bread and hot soft pretzels.
      $12.00
    • Flammkuchen

      Fresh-made 10 German pizza topped with creamy white sauce, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, corned beef and grated cheese.
      $13.00
    • Artichoke Dip

      Haus-made artichoke, cream cheese and spinach dip served in a bread bowl with assorted veggies.
      $12.00
    • Stuffed Mushrooms

      Available gluten-free. Hearty mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat, cream cheese and spicy Wisconsin cheddar. Coated with fine bread crumbs.
      $11.00
  • Salads

    • Strawberry Salad

      Mixed greens with strawberries, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, red onion and feta cheese. Served with raspberry vinaigrette.
      $12.00
    • Side Salad

      Fresh romaine lettuce topped with grated cheese, grape tomato, cucumber, croutons.
      $4.50
  • Sandwiches

    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      Juicy 1/2 lb. beef patty topped with thick hickory bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and red onion on a bun.
      $12.00
    • Bleu Cheeseburger

      1/2 lb. fresh hand-pattied burger topped with thick hickory bacon, mushrooms and bleu cheese crumbles. Served with lettuce, tomato and red onion on a bun.
      $13.00
    • Gypsy Schnitzel Sandwich

      Hand-tenderized breaded port tenderloin, deep-fried and topped with sautéed green peppers, onions and swiss cheese on a bun.
      $10.00
    • Hearty Reuben Sandwich

      Thick-sliced brisket topped with baby swiss and house-made sauerkraut on marble rye. Served with thousand island on the side.
      $12.00
    • Rachel

      Sliced turkey pastrami topped with baby swiss, haus-made sauerkraut and thousand island dressing on marble rye.
      $12.00
    • Cbi Grilled Cheese Sandwich

      Swiss cheese, 2 year smoked cheddar, tomatoes and spice capicola sausage on grilled sourdough.
      $10.00
    • Crispy Chicken Wrap

      Hand-breaded chicken tenders with feta, mixed greens, diced tomatoes and chipotle ranch wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $11.00
    • Bremen Bratwurst Sandwich

      Grilled 1/4 lb. Wisconsin weisswurst topped with house-made sauerkraut and baby swiss. Served on a bun with Dusseldorf mustard and curry ketchup on the side.
      $9.00
    • Fish Sandwich

      6 oz. breaded Icelandic cod filet, breaded and topped with 2-year cheddar, lettuce, tomato and red onion on a bun. Served with a side of house-made tartar sauce.
      $11.00
    • Veggie BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich

      Pulled jack fruit tossed in BBQ sauce and topped with red onions. Served on a bun with a side of coleslaw.
      $11.00
    • Oktoberfest Brat Sandwich

      Jumbo oktoberfest-style pork bratwurst served on a bun with house-made sauerkraut.
      $10.00
    • BBQ Pulled Pork

      House made pulled pork shoulder smothered in St. Louis\-Style BBQ sauce and topped with red onions. Served on a bun with a side of coleslaw.
      $10.00
  • Main Entrées

    • Build Your Own Schnitzel

      Breaded pork tenderloin served with your choice of toppings: wiener (traditional schnitzel, served plain with a lemon), a la Holstein (topped with a fried egg and capers), jger (white wine sour cream gravy with button mushrooms and onions), zigeuner (mildly-spicy red wine gravy with green peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic and pickles).
      $20.00
    • Hhnerschnitzel

      Boneless chicken breast sautéed in marsala wine gravy with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and garlic.
      $19.00
    • Citron Trout Schnitzel

      Breaded trout topped with lemon-dill cream sauce.
      $21.00
    • German Combo Platter

      A smaller portion of our jagerschnitzel and smoked bratwurst. Served with sauerkraut.
      $20.00
    • Rouladen

      Thinly sliced choice beef wrapped around ground pork and beef, bacon, onion and a sliced dill pickle spear. Flavored with dijon mustard and topped with its own gravy.
      $19.00
    • Grilled Pork Chops

      2 grilled pork chops topped with haus-made pineapple relish.
      $17.00
    • Pan Seared Salmon

      8 oz. Atlantic salmon with lemon butter. Served with potato and vegetable.
      $20.00
    • German Surf N Turf

      Gluten free available. 2 pieces of bier-battered, deep-fried cod served with any bratwurst.
      $16.00
    • Bier Steak

      Gluten-free available. 12 oz. ribeye prepared to temperature and topped with our housemade bier, mushroom, and onion gravy.
      $24.00
    • Wurst Teller

      A trio of sausages served on a bed of sauerkraut with potato. Choose from the selections below. Weisswurst sausage (roses finely ground bavarian-style veal and pork blend white bratwurst), knackwurst sausage (klements finely ground pork & beef blend brat, lightly seasoned and smoked), and athuringer sausage (klements coarse-ground pork).
      $18.00
    • Wienerschnitzel

      Hand-tenderized Wisconsin pork tenderloin, breaded and pan-fried. Served with haus-made sauerkraut and choice of potato. Add a fried egg and capers a la holstein.
      $20.00
    • Jagerschnitzel

      Hand-tenderized Wisconsin pork tenderloin, pan-fried and topped with onions and button mushrooms in a white wine sour cream gravy.
      $20.00
    • German Smoked Pork Chops

      2 tender smoked pork chops baked in our housemade sauerkraut. Served with potato.
      $20.00
    • Jumbo Shrimp Dinner

      5 jumbo shrimp broiled or deep-fried. Served with potato and vegetable.
      $20.00
    • Kase Spaetzle

      Caramelized onions, bacon, garlic and spaetzle swimming in a swiss cream sauce.
      $18.00
    • Bob's Nashville Chicken

      4 pieces fried chicken dinner, breaded and dipped in our own Nashville sauce. Served with coleslaw and potato.
      $15.00
  • Signature Specials

    • 3 Piece Bier-Battered Deep Fried Cod

      Served with coleslaw and choice of baked potato, French fries, German fried potatoes or German potato salad.
      $14.00
    • Broiled Cod

      Served with coleslaw and choice of baked potato, French fries, German fried potatoes or German potato salad.
      $15.00
    • Fried Lake Perch

      5 hand-breaded filets. Served with coleslaw and choice of baked potato, French fries, German fried potatoes or German potato salad.
      $16.00
    • Pork Haxen

      Large roast pork shank (haxen) served with sauerkraut and choice of French fries or baked potato.
      $18.00
    • Prime Rib

      Choice 14 oz. prime rib prepared to temperature. Served with veg of day and choice of French fries or baked potato.
      $20.00
    • Ellsworth Cheese Curds

      Wisconsin\-made breaded cheese curds served with chipotle ranch.
      $9.00
    • Broasted Chicken

      Tender, broasted half-chicken served with French fries.
      $14.00
  • Desserts

    • Apfelstrudel

      Flaky, buttery pastry dough filled with warm apple filling and baked until golden brown. Topped with caramel sauce and your choice of ice cream or whipped cream.
      $60.00
    • Maple Pecan Pie

      In house made dessert.
      $6.00
  • Saturdays

    • Rotisserie Chicken

      1/2 rotisserie roasted chicken served with coleslaw, bread and choice of French fries or baked potato.
      $9.00
    • Two Brat Combo

      2 Wisconsin brats on buns. Served with French fries and a side of sauerkraut.
      $7.00
    • Ellsworth Cheese Curds

      Wisconsin\-made breaded cheese curds served with chipotle ranch.
      $9.00
    • Reuben Sandwich

      Fresh-cooked brisket sliced thick and topped with baby swiss cheese and homemade sauerkraut on marble rye. Served with French fries and a side of thousand island dressing.
      $11.00

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