Fantastic lunch menu, nice outside area with covered shade. Our waitress was born in Germany and took the time to talk with us about the area my husband's family lived many years ago. I can't wait to go back again! read more

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German food like his Grandma used to make for her husband who was a chef. Servers are attentive and interesting. There's a real German ambience and an outside beer garden. read more

This place absolutely blew me away. From the gentleman Playing authentic German music to the incredible pork shank, freshly made red cabbage and sauerkraut...everything was a delight! My server Annette was as cheerful and personable you could ever hope for and made some great recommendations. I'll be back for sure! read more

Restaurant Edelweiss - Pork shank with sauerkraut, red cabbage and fried potatoes - German Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

I love German food and this place hit the mark. Myself and 4 family members (who have never eaten authentic German food) went just recently and it was a big hit for all of us! I had the sausage sampler, I love weissewurst and there's was top of the line. Other family members ordered different dishes and we all sampled each other's. The pork shank was 'Awesome' per my nephew, the Hungarian Gulash was rarest per my niece, she said it made her feel like she was eating something she had in her past and brought back memories...I tasted and completely agreed. Service was good, the waitress/bartender was super nice and funny. The restaurant had live German music and the old guy was hilarious and interactive. I highly recommend this place and will be returning next time in town! read more

Not a fan of German food. Ordered a Greek salad (pretty strange) and it was just passable. Can't really recommend this restaurant.

Such a unique and fun experience! My fish was wrapped like a present which I've never had before and was very filling. The schnitzel with the peaches was so flavorful! Highly recommend. Also had a couple of German beers which of course, were perfect. The highlight of the meal though... being serenaded by a gentlemen in lederhosen playing an accordion. read more

Restaurant Edelweiss - German Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

We had good food. But we heard family squabbling & ill behavior which killed the vibe

We ordered the two different German sangrias...they were a little sweet but still good (could've used ice/not that cold). For appetizers we ordered the pretzel stand, cup of Bavarian cheese soup and cucumber salad but then the waitress informed us that they were out of the cucumber salad. The pretzels and soup were very salty but the dips were good. Then for entree we ordered the hunter schnitzel (this was good but needed the red cabbage with it) and the sampler under the German selections (the sauerbraten was the best then followed by schnitzels day then the roulade was a little tough). We decided to sit outside in the beer garden which was very nice but this seemed to effect service. We were waiting to get drinks refilled and entrees ordered. Overall we will be back but to try some different items on the menu! We heard there was live music on certain nights which we plan to go and see. read more

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German food owned by a German featuring his grandmother's recipes. Food was excellent. The building is a little on the shabby side or it would have been a five star review. read more

Traditional German restaurant in Bradenton? Heck yes, Edelweiss is for real. Outstanding German cuisine with a large menu and great German beers. Understated, warm atmosphere and immaculate. Sat at the bar and engaged with the friendly bartender. Ordered the very large and spot on Schweinhaxe. It was delicious and came with expertly seasoned sauerkraut and braised red cabbage. Edelweiss is committed to having the finest of the finest German beer on tap(Hofbrau, Hacker-Pschorr, Paulaner) and they even had 2 Octoberfest beers on tap. The accordion player was also a lot of fun. read more

Can't go wrong with a solid German restaurant. This place has got the atmosphere. Reminded me of some places on our trip last fall to Munich. Beer was good, love the steins...had the sauerkraut with sausage. Will be going back. Food was good, people friendly read more

Restaurant Edelweiss - beers - German Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Awesome authentic German food and beers . The music being performed made me think I was in October Fest

Seriously, one of the best meals! I have a soy allergy and picked this restaurant because of the homemade food. The chef even came out to speak to me regarding options. I was totally impressed!! I wanted to drink the gravy; it was so good. My weiner schnitzel was outstanding, and the spaetzle was superb!! May have to make the hour and half drive more often!!! read more

down to earth ambiance with authentic German cuisine. Try it you will like it. Their Osso Bucci is worth the trip. read more

Rare Ethnic Food #31 Deal Deal Deal. Great deal during lunch time. Everything less than $10. Good value. Even at dinner, they are affordable. Compare to buy a sandwich, this is better to compare any same price sandwich. The place is cute. The dinner place also reasonable. The server dress up and she is from Germany. I have ordered hunter schnitzel. If the hunter eat this dish, it should not go hungry :). This dish come with fried pork lion. I can hear the pounding at the kitchen. It top with creamy mushrooms sauce. The mushrooms with the cream sauce is just right. It top it correctly. The food come out at the right time. I saw many of the old timer enjoy their lunch there. I am super recommend the lunch here for great value. I cannot believe I am eating at the bar with some old lady and watch the afternoon soap on TV. read more

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On our original visit 2 years ago I swore we'd never come back. Well three weeks ago a group of us from Colony Cove fun bus went to this restaurant, well we found out it changed hands and what a pleasant surprise. Everything was up to high standards. Wait staff was great, food was exceptional, price was reasonable. Will definitely go back soon. read more

I was n town for the WWII Von Kessengers Train Event in Parrish I am a Reenactor. This WWII Reenactment happens every year at The Florida Train Museum. I was looking for some good comfort food. It was like Octoberfest which I missed. I had two incredible servers who took such good care of me Christine who is German & Victoria such sweet people. I ordered The Apple Strudel, Hunter Yeiger Schnitzel, and a nice stein of Wursteiner which was ice cold delicious . The restaurant is so cozy & warm. It's like a old school restaurant in Germany. You feel like you're there. There was a older German gentleman who was playing a accordion singing German songs and the chicken song. He had everyone singing and clapping our hands. It was so fun and added to the experience being in this quaint beautiful restaurant The chefs are creating old world, delicious meals. When I come back here I am definitely coming back, glad I chose it. Proast & danke Shame. read more

This is the best German cuisine I've ever had. The exterior and decor is unremarkable, but don't let that distract you from the amazing dishes awaiting you inside. Plus, the German bier selection is worth the trip just by itself. I had a house salad to start - mixed greens and carrot, cabbage, cucumber, tomato and onion. It was sizable for $6, and quite filling. I ordered the schnitzel sampler, and the schnitzel and the 4 sauces were succulent. Every bite was juicy and savory, and I had to slow my face so as not to just shove it all in my mouth. It was really that good. Finished off the meal with apple strudel a la mode that made my close my eyes and zone out with each bite. Do not go here without saving room for this - it was decadent. The Oktoberfest bier was a delicious amber color and just dark enough. My 2nd round was a liter - this is how to drink bier German style! Definitely coming back.., read more

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Just ate here after a 3-year absence due to Covid. Can't begin to describe our disappointment. Came at 2:30 expecting good treatment and the food was just awful. Potato pancakes couldn't even be cut with a knife and the sausages were dry and juiceless. We were obviously served food that had been sitting for hours. Our orders came out immediately so we expected selections that had been freshly prepared. Turned out to be exactly the opposite. When we arrived, we were talking about returning next week. Now we see no reason to return ever. Really a loss. Used to be a great place. Don't come. read more

Nice little hidden gem in Bradenton. My friend invited me for lunch to the Restaurant Edelweiss.We went there for Sunday lunch at mid September.We were seated right away. The weitress was nice,dressed in German folk dress. We ordered Mimosas for drinks. And for our lunch my friend had the wienerschnitzel with pan fried potatoes and I had the Gulash with noodles and red cabbage.The wienerschnitzel was perfect also the noodles were really good.The Gulash was nothing like a beef stew,the meat was too hard and not the right kind of meat to make Gulash.The red cabbage was extremely sweet and had an overpowering taste of nutmeg.It was actually not bad but different what I had before.I could not finish the Gulash. For dessert we sheared an apple strudel with vanilla sauce.I really liked it how ever it had resins what is not usually in German apple strudel. Overall it was ok read more

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Outstanding food, very good service and a fairly authentic decor all contribute to a very nice experience.

Very poor. Went for a mid day meal with friends. They had limited the menu. Food was served in paper plates with plastic knives and forks. The price was $20+ for each meal. We will certainly not return again. The meal was an insult. read more

The food here is delicious and we loved our bartender. The only downside is it's a bit small inside and the lighting is way too bright inside unless you sit at the bar. Or you can sit outside, which is pleasant. Food is consistently good with big portions. read more

Wow. Just incredible. You would never guess from the outside of this quaint restaurant just how delicious this food is. I had heard about this establishment from my German neighbors and had to visit it. My neighbors said it was authentic. The food is like a party in your mouth. I had the beef goulash with a side of cucumber salad. The beef goulash comes with gravy, mashed potatoes and cabbage. Every bite is married in this dish, as in the sweet, salty, savory just comes together in one big happy mouthful! A friend had the Tilapia and she found it moist, tender and flavorful. The staff is friendly and the beer is tasty. The interior of the restaurant is cozy and cute. It is a casual place. Great for those who like to try new foods or who like comfort foods. I highly recommend trying it out. read more

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I've seen this place on my walks and decided to check it out. Wow! What a gem. I ordered the pork chops and I've never had better! Tender and juicy. The German theme is cool and my bartender was a genuine German from Duesseldorf. The Germans here are friendlier than what I discovered in Germany last year on a trip there. I have to say two thumbs up to this small but powerful restaurant. read more

Restaurant Edelweiss - Pork chops - German Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

The food is some of, if not the best German food we've had in the area. The service is outstanding & the staff friendly. Today we had the potato pancake (crispy), stuffed mushrooms, & mini shank appetizers all with rich flavors. This was followed by schnitzel Cordon Bleu, the 2 Bratwurst dish, & the Sampler entree. We finished by sharing the Black Forest Cake & Apple Strudel & fighting over both three ways. The restaurant is small & has limited seating but its not an issue for a mid weekday lunch. There is an outdoor Biergarten area we are hoping to try when the weather cools. Our waitress/ hostess tells us they have traditional music several evenings a week as well. We feel prices are not out of line with other restaurants & chains of similar caliber. Portion size is excellent. The chef is a gem! We're happy to travel over 45 mi to eat here, its totally worth it! read more

Restaurant Edelweiss - View of part of restaurant. - German Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Diverse menu. Food is okay. Owner never present. Portions seem small vs other German restaurants I've visited. Easy parking.

Best German food in town hands down! We followed the hype of raving reviews and we are so glad we did! Pretzel tower w beer cheese dip, mustard dip and orange garlic dip and a beer cheese soup ...to start. The delicious dinner continued with the hunter schnitzel and barvarian schnitzel with red cabbage, German potato salad and sauerkraut. We couldn't not try the bratwurst, so we ordered an individual piece. Safe to say we rolled out by the time we wrapped up with the Black Forest cake! Everything was so so so good. We will definitely be back. read more

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Good and atmosphere is always good to the last bite. If you like German Food, you won't be disappointed!

This is a great German cafe. Very cozy with an outside patio. Our server Annette was wonderful, she described the menu items and looked after us so well. The schnitzels and stuffed mushrooms were excellent . The only area for improvement would be the general tidiness and washroom cleanliness. Plus the were was an annoying flickering light in the dining area. They have great selection of draft german beer. read more

I was so impressed with the ambiance here! We ate dinner on 12/27 in a large party and had a great time. The Alpine Doc was very entertaining and everyone loved their food. Whoever doesn't like the spätzle here is crazy. It's perfect. I was so impressed with the tofu schnitzel option for vegetarians- it's not a frozen thing but literally breaded thin tofu. It was great and I loved the red cabbage. Great place and a good value for the quality and portions. read more

Incredibly authentic German food. This is the only place in town to get this kind of service and quality of food. Arrive early because parking is challenging, but well worth it. Will absolutely come again! read more

My family and I came here because we loooove German food, it was the closest German restaurant and it has a good rating. We are not at all disappointed! My husband was stationed in Germany and we loved it there. This food brings back so many happy memories of our time there! I got the sauerbraten and it is incredible. Tender and delicious, this is every bit as good as some I've had in Germany. My husband got the schweinhaxe and thoroughly loves it! We'd had it in Germany and this one is just as delicious. My aunt got the Vienna schnitzel and she loves it. It is both crispy and tender. She also loves the pan fried potatoes with herbs, bacon and onions. My red cabbage and spatzel are fantastic! My daughter is having spatzel and she loves it! We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town! A year later and we went back. The food was every bit as good as our first visit! There was also live music which was very entertaining. The staff were great with our child and she loved their attention and the cute little glass they gave her for her juice. We'll be back again next year! read more

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This was a great find as we wanted authentic German food. The building is unassuming, but once inside the German ambiance is everywhere. Lots of German decorations and the accordion player added to the great experience. I had chicken schnitzel and it melted in my mouth. The sauce was excellent as was the mashed potatoes and red cabbage. The server was top-notch and well informed. It all tasted better than what I had in Germany years ago. They take reservations so don't pass up this restaurant. read more

This is a small place so call ahead for seating. You will want to try this place. We had the sampler platter, lamb chops, pretzel dippers and Apple strudel all were excellent. There were to girls waiting tables and let me tell you they worked their butts off. They didn't miss anything and worked fast. The kitchen was able to produce food quickly and it was hot when arrived at the table. If we ever get back in the area we will go back. If fact we may just head there again before we go home. read more

We were the first patrons on Sunday when they opened at 11:00a. But within 10 min., all the (available) tables were filled. Only one server (owner's wife), but she was fast, efficient, and friendly. Tables were spaced appropriately, and she wore a mask and gloves. Hubby had the Hunter Schnitzel, which indeed was huge. I had the Goulash. He really enjoyed his meal. Very flavorful, hot, and tender and mushroom gravy was awesome. My goulash was flavorful, but definitely re-heated as it was very dry. Sweet Sour Cabbage is delicious, not too vinegary. I'll try something different next time. Server told us about the Octoberfest they put on, so we'll be anxious to come for that. Not a whole lot of parking, which is totally taken up at Octoberfest for the tents and music. Restaurant is rather dark, but clean. Did not use restrooms. read more

Restaurant Edelweiss - Goulash - German Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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I would absolutely recommend Edelweiss for the Food, the Service and Ambiance. All of the tap beers are worth a try. With what anything you order, you'll not go wrong read more

Absolutely disappointed with the service with the food!! I guess I'm saying this because I'm From Hungary and the food isn't absolutely horrible here. The gulas SOUP taste the same as the Hungarian Goulash. They have nothing the menu says ! The Creamy mushrooms tasteless ! My Heart hurt that some Americans or tourist people who never been in my beautiful country Hungary and have this amazing dishes and this people serving this garbage and called a Hungarian Dish. Please DONT !!!! I wish I could tell the owner and give him few tips and advice about Hungarian Food. Very sad and Disappointed And we drive 1 h 11 min. Sad read more

Restaurant Edelweiss - German Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

The food was homemade and delicious. I had the lamb chops which were cooked perfectly. My wife had the fried chicken which was different but homemade and moist. We had the pretzels to start, which were excellent. The service was friendly. The ambiance inside had live polka music, which was not for us so we sat outside in their lovely courtyard. It's a small venue so call ahead. read more

Very good German classics, good service and quaint atmosphere. Good beers and great variety of selections.