Black Forest Inn
The Black Forest Inn has served traditional German cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1965. Sit down to a meal of spaetzel (egg noodles), schnitzel or handmade bratwurst. All of the food served at this establishment is handmade and many of the items can be ordered 24 hours in advance for parties or home meals. The restaurant is 10 blocks south of Loring Park and its walking and biking trails and garden, about six blocks west of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and 20 blocks northwest of Powderhorn Park
1 E. 26th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55404-4399
(612) 872-0812
blackforestinnmpls.com
Gasthof Zur Gemutlichkeit
The English translation of the restaurant name means "inn to the geniality." This establishment has been known for the welcoming atmosphere and good German cuisine it serves. Many of the German favorites are on the menu, including sampler platters for one or two diners. Spaetzel, rouladen (rolled beef with onion, mushroom and bacon), schnitzels of various kinds, sauerbraten and gulaschsuppe (goulash) are on the menu. Accordionists and other musicians play German music for the restaurant's guests. The bar part of the business is known as Mario's Keller Bar. Polka music entertains guests some evenings in the Keller (Cellar), and disco finishes the night. After a day of golfing at Francis A. Gross Golf Course to the east or Columbia Golf Course to the north of the restaurant, supper at Gasthof Zur Gemutlichkeit may be the next stop.
2300 University Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 781-3860
gasthofzg.com
Gluek's Restaurant
The name Gluek has been known in Minneapolis since 1857, when Gottlieb Gluek arrived from the Old Country and started a brewery. Later, Gluek's would become known for its Bavarian-style beer hall and more recently a restaurant. Much of the lunch and dinner menu is American, but there are a few dishes served with Gluek sausages and hot German potato salad. This establishment does not serve breakfast. Gluek beers are available but not brewed at the location. Stop in for live music most Tuesdays through Fridays. The restaurant is almost due east from the Target Center and about 10 blocks north-northeast from Loring Park.
16 N. 6th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 338-6621
glueks.com/index.html
German Hot Dog Co.
The German Hot Dog Co. is located in the skyway area of the TCF building. The small dining establishment serving German sausages with everything on them is about 13 blocks from the Mississippi River and Nicollet Island Park and about eight blocks from Loring Park.
121 S. 8th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 332-8240
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