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Black Forest Inn
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1 E. 26th St. Minneapolis, MN 55404

612-872-0812 

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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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  • 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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    Niki54 | Minneapolis, MN | 40 Reviews

    | Wed, July 28, 2010

    HUGE portions! The Weiner Schnitzel is not exactly authentic German... But the dessert is good!

  • Katie R.
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    Katie R. | Minneapolis, MN | 16 Reviews

    | Tue, January 20, 2009

    They actually have a night dedicated to David Hasselhoff. Nuff said.

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Main Menu
Appetizers
$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 paté 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
Sautéed Mushrooms
sliced mushrooms are sautéed 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 served with dijon mustard sauce and rye bread.
Bowl $4.50
Soup Of The Day
Bowl $4.50
Lentil Soup
Salads
$7.75
Lentil & Spaetzel Salad
lentils and spaetzel, with parsley and tomatoes are tossed in a refreshingly tart, lemon-olive oil dressing.
$10.75
Wurst Salad
julienne slices of homemade sausage loaf marinated in vinegar and oil, with onions, tomatoes and pickles are served on a bed of lettuce.
$5.25
Tossed Salad With Dressing
a savory blend of field greens served with your choice of dressing (all made here): vinegar & oil, herb, bleu cheese, catalina-style french.
$7.50
With Chicken Breast $12.25
With Salmon Steak $14.50
Caesar Salad
made in the classic style with romaine lettuce and a garlicky dressing 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
fillets of salt herring, along with apples and onions, are served in a rich, creamy sauce 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 38 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!
$3.50
Broccoli
don't forget the vegetables! order this for a good-sized piece of steamed broccoli.
$5.00
Sauerkraut
may we suggest our lightly seasoned, cooked to mild perfection sauerkraut; a great companion to any meal!
German-european Specialties
All Dinners Served With One Of Our Handmade Hard Roll (broetchen). Vegetables And Salad Are Available Separately. Please Ask Your Server!
$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.
$17.25
Two Slices $24.25
Wiener Schnitzel (veal)
our most popular dinner item, this classic german meal is a lean slice of veal, breaded and pan fried (lovely with a spritz of fresh lemon).served with a tossed green salad.
$23.50
Jäger Schnitzel
this hearty "hunter's style" meal includes a thick slice of veal, lightly floured and sautéed with mushrooms and served in a creamy brown gravy with a bread dumpling.
$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.
$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.
$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!
$15.75
Baked Salmon
an 8 oz salmon steak, oven baked and served with our own herbed butter and a baked potato. simple, but delicious.
$21.00
Hasenpfeffer
where else will you find this? traditional german-style rabbit braised in a piquant, sweet-soursauce. served with spaetzel.
Served With Spaetzel. $13.75
Two Slices $18.95
Paprika Schnitzel
a lean slice of pork served in a bacon, onion, sour cream and paprika sauce. this is the mostpopular item served in our banquet room.
$17.50
Kasseler Rippchen
looking for a dairy-free option? this delicious boiled, smoked pork chop is served with germanpotato salad and our mild sauerkraut.
$13.25
Bratwurst Dinner (two Links)
our top seller, year in and year out! erich makes our bratwurst from scratch, as he has for 43 years.enjoy, with black forest german potato salad and our mild sauerkraut. polish sausage alsoavaialble. ask about current special homemade sausages!
$21.00
Stroganoff
a truly satisfying european specialty. beef tenderloin is sautéed with mushrooms and onions, andserved in a sour cream-brown gravy. served with spaetzel.
Served With French Fries. $11.75
Two Slices $18.00
Gebratene Leber
maybe this is old-fashioned but some things can’t be improved! pan fried beef liver and onions.
$14.00
Braised Pork Shank
we take the time to make this right! this large shank is served with mashed potatoes and a browngravy. meat and potato lover’s food.
$14.00
Roast Chicken
roast half-chicken, served smothered with saucy vegetables. a traditonal german meal!
Sandwiches And Casseroles
$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
$9.95
With Seasoned, Mixed Vegetables $12.00
Spaetzel And Cheese Casserole
a comforting meal of noodles and cheeses.
$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.
$9.25
Veggie Burger
made from our own recipe, served with lettuce, tomato andmayo on a homemade bun with french fries.
$12.25
Deutschburger Casserole
a black forest invention, this meal has fed hungry diners formore than 30 years. deutschburger is made with groundbeef, onions and mushroom sauce served over spaetzel andtopped with mozzarella cheese
$10.50
Fish & Chips
served with malt vinegar and homemade tartar sauce.
Desserts
$6.95
Black Forest Torte
our version of schwartzwalder kirschtorte is four layers ofchocolate cake with cream cheese filling & kirsch-flavoredcherries between the layers, topped with fresh whipped cream.
$6.95
Sacher Torte
this very rich, dark chocolate torte is made in the tradition ofthe hotel sacher in vienna & its conditors (pastry chefs). inaddition to the rich chocolate, nearly flourless cake, it featuresapricot glaze and a shiny chocolate ganache covering.
$6.95
Hazelnut Torte
a unique and delicious dessert! this airy hazelnut cake islayered with raspberry preserves and frosted with chocolate buttercream.
$6.50
Crème Brulée
a classic dessert with rich flavor & contrasting textures! creamyvanilla 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 strudeldough. 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 cakefills the entire food group pyramid. it is filled and iced withcream cheese-butter cream icing.
$6.95
Devil’s Food Cake
moist, dark and rich devils food with a buttery cream frosting, this cake was known as wedding cake for years after it wasserved at the wedding of two black forest employees.

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