Dakota Inn
From schnitzel to sauerbraten, the Dakota Inn has been serving authentic German food in Detroit, Michigan, since 1933. Appetizers include cheese and sausage boards served with pretzels, German-style pancakes with apple sauce and marinated herring fillets. Entrees include a variety of cutlets, sausages and assorted traditional German dishes. The restaurant also offers an extensive beer list with several types of dunkel, hefeweizen and pilsner on draught, as well as a plentiful assortment of bottled domestic and imported beer.
Dakota Inn
17324 John R Street
Detroit, MI 48203
313-867-9722
dakota-inn.com
Richter's Chalet
The interior of Richter's Chalet is reminiscent of a German-style beer hall, with festive Spaten banners and sparse, white table clothes. The restaurant offers an extensive menu of German favorites, as well as American-style dishes that range from meatloaf to chicken with assorted vegetables. Diners should keep an eye out for the daily special, as Richter's Chalet includes a free slice of pie for dessert. There is also a special menu for children under the age of 12.
Richter's Chalet
23920 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48124
313-565-0484
richterschalet.com
Jacoby's German Biergarten
Jacoby's has a rich past that dates back to 1904, when an immigrant from Luxembourg, Albert Jacoby, opened the bar. The restaurant is known for its robust beer menu, American and German food, and live entertainment. In fact, patrons can visit the biergaten's website photo gallery to see some of the celebrities who have partied at Jacoby's. The German menu is made up of traditional dishes, such as schnitzel, sausage and pork chops. The American menu includes New York strip steak, lemon-style chicken and perch dinner.
Jacoby's German Biergarten
624 Brush Street
Detroit, MI 48226
313-962-7067
jacobysbar.com
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