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1 E. 26th St. Minneapolis, MN 55404

612-872-0812 

http://www.blackforestinnmpls.com  

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1 E. 26th St. Minneapolis MN 55404

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  • German
    Daily 9am-12am
    $$ $$
  • All Major Credit Cards, cash
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout
    Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
  • Full bar
    Accepted
    Lot Available
Description

Name one other place, one other place on the whole of planet Earth, where a gnome mural, matjes herring, and a Richard Avedon photo marked with bullet holes exist under the same roof. Really, the Black Forest is one-of-a-kind and beloved because of it--that, and the big, beautiful beer garden beneath a leafy canopy, the dozen-plus imported German taps, the sauerbraten, the fantastic French fries, and the baroque ceiling tiles.








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  • Fiery German at Black Forest Inn: A drink of the week for an unwelcome guest

    Fiery German at Black Forest Inn: A drink of the week for an unwelcome guest

    By Kelly Moritz | Thu, April 11, 2013

    Fiery German The Black Forest Inn $6.50 Two words, Twin Cities: "thunder snow." Now, you can either curl up in a fetal ball until actual spring arrives or embrace this apocalyptic weather trend, pu... More »

  • My Thrifty Valentine

    My Thrifty Valentine

    By Emily Weiss | Wed, February 06, 2013

    Check out photos from the tasting menu at Nightingale in Minneapolis... Romance is a loaded concept, isn't it? For starters, it's completely relative. What qualifies as romance to some is embarrassingly corny to others. A gesture considered... More »

  • Artists In Storefront 3\'s storefront tour and ugly sweater contest this Saturday

    Artists In Storefront 3's storefront tour and ugly sweater contest this Saturday

    By Sheila Regan | Thu, December 20, 2012

    Earlier this month, Artists in Storefronts launched its third storefront gallery series in the space of a year. This edition is more ambitious than ever. "It's weird to imagine all of this has only be... More »

  • Black Forest Inn Oktoberfest starts today

    Black Forest Inn Oktoberfest starts today

    By Emily Weiss | Fri, September 28, 2012

    We have lots of Oktoberfest celebrations to look forward to next month, but the grandaddy of them all is at Black Forest Inn, and they get a leg up on the competition by starting the festivities rela... More »

  • Black Forest Oktoberfest offers 10 days of Deutsch-style fun

    Black Forest Oktoberfest offers 10 days of Deutsch-style fun

    By Rachel Hutton | Wed, September 21, 2011

    The Black Forest restaurant kicks off its famous 10-day Oktoberfest celebration this weekend. On Friday, they'll host their annual Prost! Night (with celebrity keg tapper and KARE 11 meteorologist Sve... More »

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  • 2006 | BEST RESTAURANT FOR ROMANCE

    When one thinks "romance," one does not usually think "beer garden," but if you can snag a spot on the Black Forest Inn's outdoor patio in the summer, you and your sun-dappled sweetie (or sweetie-to-be) will be basking in it. As shadows play fetchingly on your darling's face, try a beer sampler (a neat array of tiny beer shots), or share a plate of tangy paprika schnitzel. The fresh multigrain rolls, served with sweet butter, are also particularly good. Afterward, feed him or her warm apple... More »

  • 2005 | BEST RESTAURANT FOR OUTDOOR DINING

    Nothing frames the night sky quite like the patio of the Black Forest. With its battered brick walls, winding maples, and pergola thick with Virginia Creeper vines, the beer garden feels like a refuge from change in a neighborhood expanding toward the stars. It was among the first outdoor dining areas in these wintry cities, and seems made for third dates, philosophical arguments, and pregnant prosits to the clinking of frosted half-liters. You don't need to examine the art to appreciate... More »

  • 2003 | BEST RESTAURANT FOR OUTDOOR DINING

    No matter what you think of German food, this patio is a cool, romantic oasis in the middle of a hot town. Sure it's a beer garden, but who can sneer at a lovely brushed-steel sculpture and waterfall in the shelter of twining grapevines? If you've been married (or divorced) long enough to remember your very first date here, rest assured, not much has changed: It's the same creamy pilsner, the same homemade bratwurst (owner Erich Christ's childhood recipe), the same caraway-studded kraut and... More »

  • 2001 | BEST RESTAURANT FOR OUTDOOR DINING

    Yes, there are other places to sit outside while you're eating--if you like dining on a sidewalk, getting gassed by bus fumes, and being gawked at by passersby. But there's nothing like the patio at the Black Forest Inn. With its trickling fountains and the plush tangle of vines hanging overhead, it's possible to feel cool even in the sweltering heat of summer. Depending on how busy this south Minneapolis institution is, you may have to order food to snare a patio table. But that shouldn't... More »

  • 2000 | BEST RESTAURANT FOR OUTDOOR DINING

    It's not summer for some of us until this Minneapolis institution has opened its brick-paved patio, started the water circulating in the diminutive fountain, and fertilized the vines that form its living canopy. The menu always features light summer specials, but we love the German fare--homemade spaetzle and red cabbage, mmmm--enough to eat it no matter what the season. For a true Munich-beer-garden experience, order a Weissbier with a slice of lemon: Crisp, yeasty, and bitter in a most... More »

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Main Menu
Appetizers
Bowl $4.50
Soup Of The Day
Bowl $4.50
Lentil Soup
$8.25
Lentil Soup With Sausage
lentil beans are nearly the perfect food. this soup is a flavor and nutrition powerhouse! served with a dinner roll.
Whole $11.75
Half $7.75
Liver Pate
a rich, delicious, liver pate made with herbs and brandy. garnished and served with rye bread.
$9.50
Chicken Strips
enjoy our lightly seasoned, deep fried strips of chicken breast meat, served with french fries.
$8.25
Sauteed Mushrooms
sliced mushrooms are sauteed with garlic, balsamic vinegar and a little brown gravy. a customer favorite.
3 Pcs $5.75
Ham And Sauerkraut Balls
a best-selling appetizer for many years, this blend of ham, cheese and sauerkraut is breaded and deep fried.
$7.50
Onion Rings
you won't believe your eyes when you see these huge, perfectly browned onion rings! a delight of a snack or appetizer.
Served With Applesauce Or Sour Cream $4.00
Two $7.25
Potato Pancake
comfort food! grated potatoes are mixed with onion & parsley in our recipe.
Whole $11.00
Half $6.75
Sauerbraten Aspic
a rare treat! this cold, rustic terrine is chock full of sauerbraten meat and vegetables. served with dijon mustard sauce and rye bread.
Salads
$7.75
Lentil & Spaetzel Salad
lentils and spaetzel, with parsley and field greens are tossed in a refreshingly tart, lemon-olive oil dressing.
$10.75
Wurst Salad
a meal’s worth of salad! julienne slices of homemade sausage loaf, with onions and pickles are tossed in vinaigrette and served on a bed of field greens.
$5.25
Tossed Salad With Dressing
a savory blend of field greens served with your choice of dressing (all made here): vinaigrette, herb, bleu cheese, catalina-style french.
$7.50
With Chicken Breast $12.25
Caesar Salad
made in the classic style with romaine lettuce and a garlicky dressing made with anchovies & parmesan.
$11.75
Herring Salad With Toast
wine-pickled herring is a centuries-old german favorite. served with pickles and onions on a bed of lettuce.
$11.50
Half Size $7.25
Matjes Herring With Rye Bread
northern european treat! fillets of salt herring, along with apples and onions, are served in a rich, creamy sauce. served with rye bread.
Side Dishes
$5.00
German Potato Salad
our tried and true recipe of sliced potatoes, bacon, onion and cider vinegar is the quintessential german side dish.
$5.25
French Fries
hand-cut. real, good.
$5.00
Spaetzel
as seen on the food network! made with egg, flour and water, these tiny homemade egg noodles have been a staple on our menu for 40-plus years! served with butter or sauerbraten gravy.
$5.75
Semmelknodel
these seasoned bread dumplings are practically a meal themselves! served with brown gravy.
$5.00
Red Cabbage
this sweet-sour red cabbage is the best in the cities.
$5.00
Fried Cabbage
our crunchy, flavorful fried white cabbage is seasoned with bacon and onion. made fresh to order.
$5.00
Sauerkraut
may we suggest our lightly seasoned, cooked to mild perfection sauerkraut; a great companion to any meal.
Sandwiches And Casseroles
$8.95
With Swiss Or Cheddar Cheese $9.25
Hamburger
a big, juicy, grilled burger on a homemade bun. served with lettuce, tomato, mayo and french fries.
$12.95
Reuben Sandwich
best reuben in town! a big sandwich of corned beef, swisscheese, & sauerkraut on our own deli rye bread with fries.served with handmade thousand island dressing on the side.
$9.50
One Extra Link Sausage $4.50
Bratwurst Or Polish Sausage
two links of our handmade bratwurst or tasty polish sausage served with our own deli rye bread.
$12.95
Rachel Sandwich
new to the menu, but an old favorite! made with turkey for a lighter version of the reuben. enjoy with french fries. servedwith handmade thousand island dressing on the side.
$9.25
Veggie Burger
made from our own recipe, served with lettuce, tomato and mayo on a homemade bun with french fries.
$9.95
Alsation Sauerkraut Casserole
a hearty combination of potato, onion, smoked sausage and sauerkraut. served with a brötchen.
$9.95
Spaetzel, Cheese & Vegetable Casserole $12.00
Spaetzel & Cheese Casserole
a comforting meal of noodles and three cheeses. served with a brötchen.
$12.25
Deutschburger Casserole
deutschburger is made with ground beef, onions and mushroom sauce served over spaetzel, rice or mashed potatoes and topped with mozzarella cheese. served with a brötchen.
$10.50
Fish & Chips
chunks of cod are breaded & fried to order. served with malt vinegar and homemade tartar sauce. our fries can’t be beat.
German European Dinners - Sausages
$13.25
Two Links Bratwurst With Bread $9.50
Bratwurst Dinner (two Links)
our top seller, year in and year out! erich makes our bratwurst from scratch, as he has for 45 years. enjoy, with deli rye bread, black forest german potato salad, our mild sauerkraut and homemade mustard.
$13.25
Sausage Sampler
one each of bratwurst, chicken sausage and polish sausage plus homemade mustard, rye bread and a small scoop of potato salad.
$24.25
Black Forest Inn Hausplatte
looking for a combo plate? this is it! a generous sampling of rippchen, bratwurst, polish sausage, red cabbage, sauerkraut, and potato salad. served with a fresh-baked pretzel and homemade mustard.
German European Dinners - Very German
$17.50
Kasseler Rippchen
looking for a dairy-free option? this delicious boiled, smoked pork chop is served with a seasonal sauce (on the side), german potato salad and our mild sauerkraut.
$21.00
Hasenpfeffer
where else will you find this? traditional german-style locally raised rabbit braised in a piquant, sweet-sour sauce. served with spaetzel and red cabbage.
$18.50
Sauerbraten
one of our specialties. we marinate beef tenderloin for several days in a vinegar brine, then it is roasted, sliced and served in its own characteristic gravy with spaetzel and red cabbage.
$16.00
Nieren
for both traditionalists and adventurers. veal kidney pieces sautéed with a dash of balsamic vinegar and served in a sour cream brown sauce with spaetzel and red cabbage.
German European Dinners - Schnitzels
$23.50
Veal Jäger Schnitzel
this hearty ‘hunter’s style’ meal includes a thick slice of local organic veal, lightly floured and sautéed with mushrooms and served in a creamy brown gravy with spaetzel and red cabbage.
$13.75
Two Slices $18.95
Pork Paprika Schnitzel
a lean slice of pork served in a bacon, onion, sour cream and paprika sauce. served with spaetzel and red cabbage.
$21.50
Veal Geschnitzeltes
this meal is a great introduction to veal: small lean strips of local, organic veal, quickly sautéed and served in a creamy brown sauce with spaetzel and red cabbage.
One Slice $17.25
Two Slices $24.25
Wiener Schnitzel - Organic Veal
our most popular dinner item, this classic german meal is a tender slice of locally sourced veal, pork, or turkey, breaded and pan fried. served with a tossed green salad.
One Slice $12.25
Two Slices $17.25
Wiener Schnitzel - Pork
our most popular dinner item, this classic german meal is a tender slice of locally sourced veal, pork, or turkey, breaded and pan fried. served with a tossed green salad.
One Slice $14.00
Two Slices $19.75
Wiener Schnitzel - Turkey
our most popular dinner item, this classic german meal is a tender slice of locally sourced veal, pork, or turkey, breaded and pan fried. served with a tossed green salad.
German European Dinners - Traditional German & European
$14.00
Braised Pork Shank
we take the time to make this right! this large shank is served with mashed potatoes and a brown gravy. meat and potato lover’s food.
$11.75
Two Slices $18.00
Gebratene Leber
maybe this is old-fashioned but some things can’t be improved! pan fried organic beef liver and onions. served with french fries.
$15.25
Hungarian Goulash
this meal has a cult following! paprika (that’s the hungarian part) spiced stew with beef, tomatoes, onions and peppers served with spaetzel. not too spicy.
$21.00
Stroganoff
a truly satisfying european specialty. beef tenderloin is sautéed with mushrooms and onions, and served in a sour cream-brown gravy. served with spaetzel and red cabbage.
Desserts
$6.95
Black Forest Torte
our version of schwartzwalder kirschtorte is four layers of chocolate cake with cream cheese filling & kirsch-flavored cherries between the layers, topped with fresh whipped cream.
$6.95
Sacher Torte
this very rich, dark chocolate torte is made in the tradition of the hotel sacher in vienna & its conditors (pastry chefs). in addition to the rich chocolate, flourless cake, it features apricot glaze and a shiny chocolate ganache covering.
$6.95
Hazelnut Torte
a unique and delicious dessert! this airy hazelnut cake is layered with raspberry preserves and frosted with chocolate buttercream.
$6.50
Creme Brulee
a classic dessert with rich flavor & contrasting textures! creamy vanilla custard topped with a crunchy crust of melted sugar.
$6.95
Apple Strudel
our best-selling dessert! sugared & spiced fresh apples, raisins, & sliced almonds are rolled in a crisp, handmade flaky strudel dough. served with fresh pride of main street whipped cream. a black forest inn tradition.
$6.95
Carrot Cake
rich, dense, spicy and filled with carrots, raisins, nuts-this cake fills the entire food group pyramid. it is filled and iced with cream cheese-butter cream icing.
$6.95
Devils Food Cake
moist, dark and rich devils food with a buttery cream frosting, this cake was known as wedding cake for years after it was served at the wedding of two black forest employees.

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