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A giant pretzel served with Haus mustard, cheese sauce, and sauerkraut dip.
Four hot soft pretzels served with our signature hot and sweet mustard and kraut, and cream dipping sauces.
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.
A heap of chips loaded with tomatoes, green peppers, fresh jalapenos, cheese, sour cream, and a choice of beef, chicken, or vegetarian toppings.
Wisconsin-made cheese curds, breaded and fried. Served with chipotle ranch.
3 potato pancakes made with goat cheese and green onion. Served with a side of applesauce.
Haus-made artichoke cream cheese and spinach dip served in a bread bowl with assorted veggies.
Juicy breaded chicken tenders dipped in Voodoo Sauce.
Traditional schnitzel, served plain with a lemon.
White wine sour cream gravy with button mushrooms and onions.
Boneless chicken breast sautéed in Marsala wine gravy with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and garlic.
A smaller portion of our Jägerschnitzel and a smoked bratwurst. Served with sauerkraut.
12 oz. ribeye prepared to temperature and topped with our haus-made bier, mushroom and onion gravy.
A trio of sausages served on a bed of sauerkraut with choice of potato. Usinger's finely ground Bavarian-style veal and pork blend white bratwurst.
A trio of sausages served on a bed of sauerkraut with choice of potato. Usinger's finely ground pork & beef blend brat, lightly seasoned and smoked.
A trio of sausages served on a bed of sauerkraut with choice of potato. Nueske's coarse-ground pork & beef blend brat, smoked and seasoned Sheboygan-style.
8 oz. Atlantic salmon with lemon cream sauce.
Juicy 1/2 lb. beef patty topped with thick hickory bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and red onion on a bun.
Thick-sliced corned beef brisket topped with baby Swiss, house-made sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on marble rye. Vegetarian option with mushrooms also available.
Turkey pastrami topped with baby Swiss, house-made sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on marble rye. Vegetarian option with mushrooms also available.
Wisconsin Gouda cheese, 2-year smoked cheddar, tomatoes, and bacon on grilled sourdough.
Grilled 1/4 lb. Wisconsin weisswurst topped with haus-made sauerkraut and baby Swiss. Served on a bun with Dusseldorf mustard and curry ketchup on the side.
6 oz. breaded Icelandic cod filet topped with 2-year cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a bun. Served with a side of Haus-made tartar sauce.
Pulled jackfruit tossed in BBQ sauce and topped with red onions. Served on a bun with a side of coleslaw.
Spicy deep fried shrimp topped with lettuce, tomato, and Creole sauce on French bread.
Mixed greens with strawberries, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, red onion, and feta cheese. Served with raspberry vinaigrette.
Fresh romaine lettuce topped with grated cheese, cucumber, grape tomato, croutons, and your choice of dressing.
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.
House-made maple pecan pie served with your choice of ice cream or whipped cream.
Served with coleslaw and choice of baked potato, french fries, German-fried potatoes, or German potato salad.
Served with coleslaw and choice of baked potato, french fries, German-fried potatoes, or German potato salad.
Five hand-breaded, deep-fried filets. Served with coleslaw and choice of baked potato, french fries, German-fried potatoes, or German potato salad.
Large roast pork shank (haxen) served with sauerkraut and choice of french fries or baked potato.
3 fresh potato pancakes made with goat cheese and green onions, served golden brown with apple sauce.
Haus made artichoke, cream cheese and spinach dip in a bread bowl with fresh assorted vegetables.
Gluten-free possible. Fresh mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat, cream cheese, and spicy Wisconsin cheddar, coated with fine bread crumbs.
Homemade cheese spread with Brie cheese, German ale, green onions, and garlic, served with pumpernickel bread and pretzels.
Wisconsin made breaded cheese curds served with chipotle ranch.
Freshly cut onion rings, hand breaded and served with chipotle ranch.
Gluten free possible. Fresh jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese, served with homemade chipotle ranch.
Fresh made German dough rolled to 10" and topped with creamy white sauce, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, corned beef and German cheese.
Batter dipped and golden brown. Choice of plain, Cajun or Parmesan.
Gluten free possible. Traditional bone-in wings, fresh breaded and fried. Plain, BBQ sauce or buffalo flavored. Served with ranch.
Gluten-free possible. Bed of spring mixture and leaf lettuce topped with cucumber, grape tomato, grated Parmesan, and croutons. Choice of dressing.
Gluten free possible. Assorted marinated salads and vegetables plated around a bed of spring mix.
Hand tenderized Wisconsin pork tenderloin, breaded and pan fried. Served with our haus made sauerkraut and choice of potato.
Gluten free possible. Hand tenderized Wisconsin pork tenderloin, pan fried and topped with onions and button mushrooms in a wine and sour cream gravy. Served with sauerkraut and choice of potato.
Our own spinach spatzle baked with mushrooms, tomatoes, broccoli, onions and a blend of cheeses with ham or vegetarian.
Gluten free possible. Grass fed beef aged in a red wine vinegar marinade and topped with a sweet and sour gravy. Served with choice of potato and vegetable.
Fresh 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. Served with choice of potato and vegetable.
Smaller cuts of our popular jagerschnitzel, sauerbraten and a smoked thuringer on a bed of sauerkraut with choice of potato.
Half of a beef rouladen, a smaller wienerschnitzel and a weisswurst on a bed of sauerkraut with choice of potato.
Gluten free possible. 12 oz. fresh ribeye prepared to order and topped with our haus-made bier, mushroom and onion gravy. Served with choice of potato and vegetable
Gluten free possible. Broiled 5 oz. salmon topped with our zesty citruscranberry sauce. Served with choice of potato and vegetable.
Gluten free possible. Meaty pork back ribs, smoked in our kitchen and topped with our own St. Louis-style BBQ sauce. Served with choice of potato and vegetable.
Gluten free possible. Choice of seafood, Cajun chicken, or Roquefort steak, served on a bed of mixed greens with tomatoes, diced egg, red onions, mushrooms, bacon pieces and shredded Wisconsin cheese. Choice of dressing.
Gluten free possible. Mixed greens with strawberries, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, red onions and feta cheese. Served with raspberry dressing.
Gluten free possible. A trio of sausages served on a bed of sauerkraut with choice of potato.
½ lb. hand-pattied fresh beef, thick hickory bacon, 2-year cheddar, lettuce, tomato and red onions on a pretzel roll.
Marinated roast beef, sliced and topped with special gravy and swiss cheese on a sourdough hoagie.
Fresh cooked brisket, sliced thick with baby swiss cheese and our own homemade sauerkraut on marble rye bread. Thousand island dressing served on the side. Vegetarian option available.
Thin sliced prime rib, topped with fried mushrooms and onions and baby swiss cheese on a fresh baked hoagie.
Grilled onions and green peppers with swiss cheese over a chicken breast. Served on a pretzel bun.
Wisconsin ¼ lb. weisswurst, grilled and topped with haus-made sauerkraut and baby swiss cheese served on a milwaukee made pretzel roll.
6 oz. of flavorful breaded icelandic cod topped with 2-year cheddar and served with haus-made tartar sauce, lettuce and tomato. Served on a ciabatta bun.
8 oz. fresh ribeye topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms and baby swiss cheese. Served on a hoagie.
Fresh pulled jackfruit with BBQ sauce, topped with red onions, side of haus made cole slaw on a pretzel bun.
Flakey, buttery pastry dough filled with warm apples or cherry filling, baked and topped with haus made vanilla sauce and your choice of ice cream or whipped cream.
Chocolate cake layered with pecan and coconut frosting and finished with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Sweet dark cherries and kirsch liqueur bread pudding infused with cinnamon and cloves, topped with haus made vanilla sauce.
Layered cherries, white ganache filling and lots of chocolate.
3 potato pancakes made with goat cheese and green onion. Served with a side of applesauce.
Hearty mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat, cream cheese and spicy Wisconsin cheddar. Coated with fine bread crumbs.
Wisconsin-made cheese curds, breaded and fried. Served with chipotle ranch.
Fresh-made 10” German pizza topped with creamy white sauce, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, corned beef and grated cheese.
Haus-made artichoke, cream cheese and spinach dip served in a bread bowl with assorted veggies.
Traditional bone-in chicken wings, breaded and fried. Choose plain, BBQ or Buffalo or Nashville-style. Served with chipotle ranch or bleu cheese.
Three types of grilled German sausages, sliced and served on a bed of sauerkraut. Accompanied with Düsseldorf mustard and curry ketchup.
Assorted meats and cheeses served with rye bread and hot soft pretzels.
Hand-tenderized Wisconsin pork tenderloin, breaded and pan-fried. Served with haus-made sauerkraut and choice of potato.
Hand-tenderized Wisconsin pork tenderloin, pan-fried and topped with onions and button mushrooms in a white wine sour cream gravy.
Two tender smoked pork chops baked in our haus-made sauerkraut. Served with choice of potato.
12 oz. ribeye prepared to temperature and topped with our haus-made bier, mushroom and onion gravy. Served with choice of potato and choice of vegetable.
Pan-fried Cajun-blackened walleye served with fresh sautéed vegetables and pan-fried potatoes.
Five jumbo shrimp broiled or deep-fried. Served with choice of potato and choice of vegetable.
Two grilled pork chops topped with haus-made pineapple relish. Served with choice of potato and choice of vegetable.
2-piece or 4-piece fried chicken dinner, breaded and marinated Nashville-style. Served with coleslaw and choice of potato.
A trio of sausages served on a bed of sauerkraut with choice of potato.
Juicy 1/2 lb. beef patty topped with thick hickory bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and red onion on a bun.
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.
Haus-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.
Thick-sliced brisket topped with baby Swiss and haus-made sauerkraut on marble rye. Served with Thousand Island on the side. Vegetarian option with mushrooms also available.
Wisconsin Gouda cheese, 2-year smoked cheddar, tomatoes and bacon on grilled sourdough.
Thin-sliced prime rib topped with fried mushrooms and onions and baby Swiss on a fresh hoagie.
Grilled 1/4 lb. Wisconsin weisswurst topped with haus-made sauerkraut and baby Swiss. Served on a bun with Dusseldorf mustard + curry ketchup on the side.
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 haus-made tartar sauce.
Hand-breaded chicken tenders with Feta, mixed greens, diced tomatoes and chipotle ranch wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Pulled jackfruit tossed in BBQ sauce and topped with red onions. Served on a bun with a side of haus-made coleslaw.
Mixed greens with strawberries, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, red onion and feta cheese. Served with raspberry vinaigrette.
Fresh romaine lettuce topped with grated cheese, grape tomato, cucumber, croutons and your choice of dressing.
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.
3 pieces of haus battered deep fried cod Served with coleslaw, and choice of potato
broiled cod served with veggie of the day and choice of potato
Deep fried lake Perch. Served with veggie of the day
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