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Siegfried's Restaurant and German Biergarten

Restaurant German restaurant

Casual fixture with a beer garden whipping up schnitzel, sausages & strudel, plus wine & draft beer. People often mention German, delicious, great, service, amazing, authentic, restaurant, beer, schnitzel, time,


Address

1869 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34236

Website

siegfrieds-sarasota.com

Contact

(941) 330-9330

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (605 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: (Good Friday), 4 to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 4 to 9 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4 to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 4 to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 4 to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: German (38) delicious (22) great (21) service (21) amazing (15) authentic (15) restaurant (15) beer (15) schnitzel (14) time (14)
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  • 5/5 P L. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and great service. Difficult to eat outside because of the flies, but we were offered an indoor seat. A nice fan might alleviate fly that problem. The pork schnitzel as delicious, better than the veal, but if you like extra thin, he veal is for you. The pork knuckle was cooked to perfection with tender fall apart delicious meat. The skin was crispy thin and shatteringly good pork skin. The goat cheese salad was also very nice and quite large. Definitely returning.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lengxi D. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything about Siegfried’s was just amazing. The food, the service, the music and the vibe. My husband and I are both Germans living in the US. Siegfried’s Schnitzel was the most delicious I’ve ever had - so thin and crispy. My husband loved the Leberkäs and Apfelstrudel. We came back the next day for a Bratwurst and a very authentic Brotzeit platter (best German bread you can find in the US!). We cannot recommend this restaurant enough - you really can see that the owners had put their heart and soul into everything. I forgot a personal item on the table and Kim immediately contacted us which I really appreciate. Danke & bis bald!!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas L. 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing restaurant. My wife’s schnitzel was so crunchy outside and moist inside and was done to perfection. The gravy is a must imo. The Leberkäse was quite decent. Beer was top notch even though I am not too much of a beer person. Rodrigo our server gave us exceptional recommendation. Will try to come back for their hock.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tim e. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent Wiener Schnitzel with warm German potato salad, that followed a giant pretzel. Washed down with German beer of course. It turns out that most people make a reservation since it's in what was once a small house. We got there just after they opened at 4:00 and despite not having a reservation were seated at a table with a later reservation time. I'm glad we were able to enjoy this fine meal and hope to go back next time we're in town.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucas W. 2 years ago on Google
    The BEST German food I’ve ever had. I decided to check this place out given the reviews and my wife and I weren’t disappointed. Having been to Germany, we had high expectations but this place proved amazing. We had the giant pretzel with sweet mustard sauce. So good! We both had the Wiener Schnitzel. It was perfectly cooked and tender. It wasn’t greasy as some schnitzels can be. I had the mashed potatoes and they were great. My wife had Oma’s warm potato salad and like it. She also LOVED the Jaeger sauce! The servers went above and beyond. Highly recommend this place if you’re in Sarasota!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex N. 2 years ago on Google
    Really delicious, rich food. Nice atmosphere, server was great. We were lucky to be sat, make reservations in season. Pictured: Charcuterie board (for two), Pork Schnitzel, and Rheinischer Sauerbraten.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimberly R. 1 year ago on Google
    I had dinner at Siegfried’s last night, and it didn’t disappoint! I always have the Chicken Schnitzel, and it was delicious! Our server, Rodrigo, was very attentive. Delicious food and outstanding staff! I do recommend a reservation.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jodi M. 11 months ago on Google
    Outstanding authentic German food. Everyone went above and beyond to make our meal extraordinary. It was so delicious, went 2 nights in a row! Go on Friday and have the haxe! The steak was awesome. Desserts were perfect, especially the Danube Wave cake. I wish we lived closer. Many thanks, Siegfried's! Your hard work is definitely appreciated.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yris D. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a lovely experience here. My German boyfriend and I came all the way from Miami in hopes to have authentic German dishes, and we weren’t not disappointed. He loved the food :) My sister and brother-in-law were delighted with everything as well. I’m a pescatarian so I was happy to find some options for me. We will definitely be back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jon R. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is absolutely awesome!! We showed up right as they opened. The bread they served to start was unbelievably fresh and tasty. The pretzel as an appetizer was huge and wonderful. And I had the cordon Bleu schnitzel special and it was out of this world. Wife had the steak and absolutely raved about it. We WILL be back!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Theresa H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the best German restaurant I have eaten at in ages. The Wiener schnitzel special was very tasty and the brats with sauerkraut were delicious. The place is in an old house so it has a very cozy feel to it. The portions are huge and so delicious. Our server Ori was very nice. We highly recommend this restaurant and intend to try the Biergarten in the back the next time.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 stephanie c. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here on a date night with my husband and we absolutely loved it! We’ve been a few times and have always had a great experience. From the food to the beer to the people, it’s an all around great spot that is super authentic and homey. Perfect spot to hang with friends and family outside in their biergarten too! Make sure to make a reservation for dinner in advance since it is a popular spot!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark T. 2 years ago on Google
    The ratings are absolutely correct, this was some phenomenal German food. Overall a great experience and hope to be back. Dishes we had were the Sauerbraten and Pork Schnitzel with a side of spatzel
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom L. 2 years ago on Google
    Well what a wonderful surprise. Great German food along with a beer. Service is excellent with a fresh and clean look. Special on Friday is a Hock small or large. Everything was excellent.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sanne K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food! We had today’s special - beef & pork burger with remolade sauce, red cabbage slaw and pretzel bun. Courteous, helpful staff Beer and wine available Outdoor seating available Rustic, cozy setting No formal dress required Reservations strongly advised. Fully booked 5-8. Space available 4-5. Ample parking behind the restaurant.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A W. 1 year ago on Google
    We are from Tampa and were in Myakka for our anniversary. The weather was cool and overcast. We were seeking comfort food so our friends recommended Siegfried's. Although Friday's are busiest, we were able to make a same day reservation. We sat outside. Rodrigo was polite, knowledgeable, professional, and eager to please. Alex, the bus boy, also checked on us to ensure our service was fluid. The owners Rene and Kim even stopped by our table to greet us. The customer, and food service was excellent. Entrees were well portioned, and could be shared. Dinner was made fresh to order, absolutely delicious, and paired well with the red blend wine! We will be back!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 c t. 4 years ago on Google
    Original german love it. Best german food south of DC
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kay G. 2 years ago on Google
    Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. It was delicious! We came straight from work and were not nicely dressed for a dinner date, but Rodrigo our server treated us just as nicely as the rest of his clients. We ate outside but they have nice seating indoors. Highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel D. 3 years ago on Google
    Wowww. Not only is the backyard beer garden setting unreal. But the FOOD! Everything we had was incredible. We ordered the special, which was a pork dish (forgot the name), their big salad w goat cheese and figs (which was amazing) and a side of potato dumplings and red cabbage. We could not have asked for better food, service, and setting. Thank you for treating us like German royalty!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tony L. 1 year ago on Google
    Quaint little German restaurant with authentic German food and a beer list that should appeal to anyone's taste. Ample parking but reservations highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diana B. 3 years ago on Google
    First time in Sarasota and first time having German food. It was so delish! I had pork schnitzel with potatoes and cucumber salad. He had the goulash with cabbage. Both dishes were amazing and the staff was very friendly. Friendly staff.. friendly environment.. awesome food.. Happy customers. 🥰
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Steven D. 10 months ago on Google
    Having called Germany home for over 20 years, I was genuinely impressed with the authenticity of the cuisine here. The flavors transported me right back to Germany! Reservations might be a good idea, given its popularity. The dishes arrived in a timely manner, though there was a bit of a wait for the bill. It did remind me of the more relaxed pace of dining in Germany, especially when it comes to settling up. Highly recommend for a genuine taste of Germany.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Entenbrot 1. 3 years ago on Google
    I liked the authentic German food and drinks. reminded me of my time in Germany. Rene and Kim are so cute. I love them.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lydia H. 3 years ago on Google
    Usually I don’t write many reviews but I just have to share this one. I‘m german myself and I live 6 months a year in Cape Coral and the rest in Germany. My friend in Germany told me about siegfrieds because he has seen it on German TV(goodbye Deutschland)so we drove to Sarasota for dinner on thursday and they did not disappoint Everyone was so friendly.service was perfect and the owners so well grounded,friendly and grateful that we came all the way from Cape Coral. The food was amazing!very reasonable prices.Seriously I never had such authentic German food in the US and we tried all places in Cape Coral/Fort Myers. We tried almost everything from the menu.Sauerbraten,Reibekuchen,Schnitzel,Rheinischer appetizer platter!huge portions So good. Location is authentic,cute and charming.we enjoyed the beergarden for dessert and a beer after dinner as well. Thank you for making me feel at home!!! Highly recommend Danke!!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Russell L. 8 months ago on Google
    Authentic German food with the cook and owners regularly coming out to check on you. They currently have an Oktoberfest beir on draft that goes great with food or just sipped on the patio. My favorite meal is the Cordon Bleu with "Oma's Potato salad" and of course the delightfully fresh tasting "Cucumber Salad". With the great dinner you must have "Great dessert" and Siegfried's does not disappoint here! Feeling "crazy" we ordered both the Apple Strudel and the Black Forest Cake. They were beautiful in appearance, but more importantly beautiful in taste! We will go back to be able to try other items on the menu and see what seasonal delights they add. You don't have to be a fan of "German food", just a fan of great tasting food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Perkins D. 3 years ago on Google
    Everything was excellent. I love the restaurant's environment. It was so chill and relax. Exemplary food, service and ambiance. Went there yesterday(friday).Wiener schnitzel,pork hock,Sauerbraten and the Dusseldorf steak were out of this world authentic and good. Undoubtedly the best eating establishment in the area. Cozy beergarden and all tables 6 feet apart.very clean and sanitized
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael S. 4 years ago on Google
    Last night I went to Siegfried's and enjoyed one of the best dining experiences in my life. The restaurant is small but very cozy, and has an awesome Biergarten. The staff is extremely pleasant and the food is out-of-this-world delicious. If you're looking for a great place to eat some scrumptious homemade German food, drink some tasty German beer and relax with friends? This is the place to go! 5-star food, 5-star service, and 5-star experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anne B. 3 years ago on Google
    Best German food we ever had outside Germany! Friday is Haxe (roasted pork knuckle) day. It's outstanding! The owners and staff are super friendly and welcoming. We will definitely go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole L. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this place! The staff is great, the food is amazing. The schnitzel is a must. You can order boots of beer, and they have German and local beers on tap. The owners are super sweet too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael C. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was excellent, we had the pork schnitzel it was perfectly cooked and the sides were excellent! Service was wonderful, everyone was very friendly and accommodating. Can't wait to go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda L. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious! Loved the strudel
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather S. 4 years ago on Google
    AUTHENTIC GERNAN FOOD, lovely hospitality. SO delicious! Tremendous selection of beers, wines. Why are you still reading this? HURRY to their Biergarden and Escape for a bit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oliver D. 4 years ago on Google
    Siegfried's is one of our favorite spots in Florida. We love their food, service and ambience. It's so good and authentic. Best Wiener Schnitzel you can get. We will be back real soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eva-Maria P. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful restaurant, welcoming atmosphere, excellent service and above all super delicious food. From the starter to the main course to the dessert, we tried all of them and everything tasted authentic and very good. As being German myself I am very picky about eating German food in a restaurant and Siegfried’s Restaurant has nailed it every time I have been there. Their food is fresh, everything made from scratch and so delicious. The also offer a great variety of authentic German drinks. The owners Kim and Rene are very friendly, well experienced in the gastronomy business and extremely oriented towards customer satisfaction. You can literally feel their passion and love while enjoying your visit and the yummy food with the traditional German beverages. I have been there several times and highly recommend Siegfried‘s!!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason D. 4 years ago on Google
    We love Siegfrieds Prices are reasonable and they have a fresh menu with great specials everyday and super friendly service.you feel so welcome when you come in. We had the appetizer platter, wiener schnitzel and cheesespatzele which was the special. All soooo delicious and presented in a beautiful way! glad to have this restaurant in downtown and walking distance from our house.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tori E. 1 year ago on Google
    We drove by this place and decided to check it out - so glad we did! Such a cute + quaint eatery with great service and DELICIOUS food. Authentic German food w/ German beer. 10/10 recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily R. 3 years ago on Google
    A five-stars satisfaction rating for this ideal restaurant. The servers are very friendly and attentive to all of my requests. Try their services and you won’t regret it for sure. It was a nice experience for me for the first time. A very genuine beer selection and delicious foods. The best of the best place to eat. Thumbs up Best early birthday dinner.they even brought me a birthday Strudel for free
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven E. 3 years ago on Google
    It's something to be said about a restaurant when the owner's there everyday, boots on the ground. I always get good service here and my food is always exactly what I expected to be.Fresh and authentic.Best place to eat in Sarasota
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juliana M. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is just perfect. Great German food, really great beers & wine and the staff is seriously amazing! Outside seating is about 6 tables, very far apart. All staff wear masks and gloves. And I will note that my partner & I have barely been anywhere in months but SO glad we happened upon this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marlene W. 4 years ago on Google
    Under my top 3 restaurants.delicious food.lots of parking.Super friendly service and cute location. I can’t ask for more.GO Wieeeeeener Schnitzeeeel
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noelia L. 4 years ago on Google
    Authentic, excellent german food. schnitzel was cooked to perfection, the dusseldorf steak was delicious Delightful You feel so welcome when you enter the door.good service Will definitely make the 2h drive again to eat here
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barbara D. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, very nice atmosphere! And they are doing a great job protecting their guests in COVID-19 times. Staff is wearing masks, gloves. Hand sanitizers and sanitizing wipes are on each table! Top!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jared W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, excellent food and a polite staff made for an amazing experience. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel D. 3 years ago on Google
    Very sophisticated and gorgeous place. Consistently great food and service.amazing atmosphere inside and outside. The staff is very, VERY nice and charming It’s honestly the best european food I have had in Florida. One of the few german places in fl. that has the touch of authenticity. Third time there and my "go to" place.The Wiener Schnitzel and Sauerbraten are a work of art.Feels like being in germany with the owners speaking German and servers a little bit as well. Wunderbar
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Candy E. 3 years ago on Google
    I cannot give this restaurant enough praise! The food is not just the best German food I have ever had but you can tell how well thought out each plate is. The beer prices are amazing for the size and so many German import choices. The owners moved here recently from Germany I heard and they are just the most thoughtful, truly genuine people. All in all , the best service and food I have had in a long time in this area!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron H. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service, delicious food, great ambiance in the Biergarten- we love this place. We will be tasting through the whole menu in the coming weeks Great for social distancing, too!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francis W L. 3 years ago on Google
    A very fantastic experience from this restaurant. All of the staff cares so much about ensuring your stay was memorable. I was amazed I went here because all of their foods are affordable and tasteful. The food combinations are out of this world and to die for. Kudos to the chef! Highly recommend this restaurant
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abbey M. 6 months ago on Google
    This was our second time here, and it was phenomenal. The entire dinner we were all saying how amazing everything was. Highly recommend the steak and schnitzel. We love this place!! Also a very nice and cozy atmosphere where an area to eat outside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Perfection Auto D. 4 years ago on Google
    Kim and Rene go above and beyond to create an outstanding place with a fantastic atmosphere! Your go to spot to hangout in the Biergarten or to have an authentic German dinner with family. Definitely recommended to everyone! Viele Spaß und guten appetit! :)

  • 5/5 Pierre S. 10 months ago on Google
    Loved it, tasty currywurst, while not quite BERLINER style, it was good, the fries were great, the Bier on tap was fresh and cold; schnitzel was delicious as well. Friendly service and the owners are present (and from Germany 🇩🇪) we'll be back‼️✌🏽 Ps, don't skip dessert the strudel is 💣

  • 5/5 Bethany S. 8 months ago on Google
    Is drinking from a boot a bucket list item? This is the place! Small interior-reservations needed if you want inside. Food was amazing, sat in gazebo outside which was cool!

  • 1/5 zross118 4 years ago on Google
    Don’t bother making reservations they don’t honor them. The employee on the phone said reservations would be moved from outside into inside if it rains. Yet when I arrived they said the person who answered the phone did not have authority to do this. Instead of fixing the situation or rescheduling me a time, they started to bash and yell at the employee who answered the phone in front of me and said I was out of luck for the reservation. This unprofessionalism and immaturity should not exist in today’s society. I would avoid this place for better restaurants.

  • 5/5 Ashley H. 4 years ago on Google
    What a Gem!! I was always spoiled with German food by my German grandma! We heard so many good things about Siegfried’s and of course we had to try it! The Sauerbraten was just like home! The beer was on their proper glasses and they treated us so well. We will be back again! I highly recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Ronnie DeWitt & A. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a lovely place, so quaint the staff was phenomenal and the food was excellent I loved the ambience

  • 5/5 R 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Siegfrieds is open for dine in! (Original) Siegfrieds is Open for dine in!

  • 5/5 Samantha P. 4 years ago on Google
    The service and the food were both OUTSTANDING. What an adorable place!

  • 5/5 Jaime T. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food!

  • 5/5 Chase D. 3 years ago on Google
    Authentic German food and an amazing addition to Sarasota!

  • 5/5 jill j. 3 years ago on Google
    One of our favorites! We’ve eaten here 3 times and every time was exceptional. Highly recommend and consistent! DELICIOUS!!

  • 5/5 Frank H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service

  • 5/5 brenda r. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious homemade flavor! We sat outside and had a very enjoyable dinner. I loved my boot of beer, and schnitzel. It's now my new favorite place. I felt very welcome and satisfied.

  • 4/5 Daren M. 3 years ago on Google
    Updating my review to 4 stars since the owner reached out to me about my previous review. I thought it was very professional for them to reach out to see what they could do next time to make my experience better. While my taste for the food can't be changed, I'm impressed with the ownership here. Class act. I was a little disappointed in the food, to be honest. I don't think it was anything special, and the prices aren't necessarily cheap. I do give them credit for giving a discount for takeout, though. Maybe the experience just isn't the same unless you dine in. Overall, I would try it again, but I didn't eat anything that stood out for me.

  • 5/5 Jessica B. 4 years ago on Google
    This was by far one of the best meals we have ever had. We thought we would never have another wiener schnitzel as delicious as we did in Germany but place topped it. My gf got the roast beef with cheese onions and potatoes and it was amazing. Even the beer was extremely good. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Gail B. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow! Had dinner here with close friends who have travelled extensively in Europe as well as lived in Germany. They said Siegfried's served the most authentic food they've ever tasted in America and it rivaled German restaurants! We each had a different selection and I couldn't pick a favorite because they were all delicious! I had the special for the night but I can't remember what it was and I ate most of it before I thought to take a photo.

  • 5/5 Arlenne P. 3 years ago on Google
    Portions are not to big but everything else is great !


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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