Schnitzel Haus — Restaurant in Florida

This was our second visit to Schnitzel Haus, which, in proper German, should be Schnitzelhaus. The first visit was pre-COVID, when it was still called Ethan’s. As I remember, the food back then was decent, but not memorable. Ever since, I have wanted to go back with just my husband to truly enjoy some authentic German food. I was born and raised in Germany, and good food was always part of my life.

My husband had the Bavarian Gulasch, and I had the pork Jaegerschnitzel with Red Cabbage and a Potato Dumpling.

I have vivid memories of a proper Jaegerschnitzel smothered in a delectable golden-brown gravy bursting with mushrooms and flavor. Instead, I was presented with a pork schnitzel pounded so thin that it covered the entire plate and a ramekin of a pale brown sauce with a few mushrooms. What I got wasn’t even enough to cover the entire schnitzel. Just as well, as it didn’t have much flavor.

The schnitzel itself was fair. The red cabbage was plain, the flavor one-dimensional. The biggest disappointment was the potato dumpling. A well-executed potato dumpling is something even German cooks need to learn to perfect. My poorest attempts at a dumpling were superior to the disgusting, tasteless ball of flower and starch I was served. Maybe that is the reason the default side for this dish is the potato salad.

My husband’s Gulasch looked authentic, with big chunks of meat and vegetables in ample sauce. Again, the flavors were disappointingly bland, the meat far too tough for a Gulasch, which is typically slow cooked for hours producing tender morsels of meat.

Service was automatic and unconscious — got the distinct feeling the server was going through the motions. The music played over unavoidable loudspeakers was not German but poppy nonsense. Huge, framed photos of non-German cities were puzzling. In fact, the entire atmosphere felt cobbled together and chaotic.

A disappointing experience. With entrée dishes hovering around $40, we found them overpriced by half.

We’ll never step foot inside again and warn true German-food aficionados to...

Waste of time, money and energy. Where to begin...went with their three course special, asked about the soup, was told tomato and basil. It was basically a bowl of cream. Seeing as I'm lactose intolerant that was a problem. Looked at entree options, all of them had butter, cream and/or cheese. You know the sign of an insecure/inexperienced chef? Everything is covered in butter, cheese or cream! While waiting for my entree the bus boy came and cleared my table of everything, so that was nice loosing my bread, side plate and having his dirty gloves which have touched countless other dirty dishes grabbing my silverware before I could stop him. When I got my entree, the vegetable medley stood no chance of being evenly cooked as whole green beans take much longer to cook than julienne squash and zucchini. End result was crunchy, not cooked green beans. Since I asked to hold the butter from my vegetables they had absolutely zero flavor. No seasoning, not even salt and pepper, not steamed in vegetable stock or anything, just plain AF steamed julienne squash with raw green beans. The roasted potatoes lacked any flavor as well, not even salted. Beef tips were actually ok. Nothing to write home about, but ok except for the brown sauce again having cream in it. While I was eating, the staff decided to turn the lights off. I mean so dark I could hardly see my plate. I asked the bartender a mere 4 feet away from me why the lights were just turned off to no response, she just walked away. Every desert option was bananas foster: butter and ice cream, Tiramisu: mascarpone cheese, or Bread pudding: Butter AND cream. So I ordered the Bananas foster to go, I was beyond ready to leave at that point. But the final cherry on top was after paying I went to put my wallet back in pocket and it turns out not all the pieces of the booth are bolted down, so I about busted my behind and took out the table simply trying to pay. Hopefully an old person does, sues the heck out of them and they close down because right now they're a waste of...

A Taste of Germany Done Right — Schnitzel Haus is a Gem!

We had an absolutely incredible dinner at Schnitzel Haus last night, and I’m still thinking about it today — the kind of meal that lingers in the best way.

We started with the clams casino, which were perfectly prepared — tender clams baked with just the right balance of smoky bacon and savory breadcrumb topping. A fantastic way to kick things off.

For my entrée, I chose the sauerbraten, and I have to say… it came incredibly close to my grandmother’s traditional family recipe from Germany. That’s high praise. The meat was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the gravy tangy and rich with just the right touch of sweetness, and it paired beautifully with the potato pancakes, which were nothing short of addictive — crispy edges, soft inside, and seasoned to perfection.

My husband had the chicken schnitzel, which was golden, crispy, and satisfying in that comfort-food way, served with German potato salad and red cabbage that had clearly been made with care and traditional technique. He also raved about the Caesar salad, especially the house-made dressing — bold, creamy, and just garlicky enough to make it memorable.

We were full, but we couldn’t leave without trying dessert. I’m so glad we didn’t skip it — the warm apple strudel was made to order and came out fresh and flaky, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that melted into every crevice. Honestly? Out of this world.

The ambience added to the whole experience — a charming, slightly upscale atmosphere with an international flair that proudly celebrated German heritage while giving nods to other cultures. Everything was spotless, and the service (by Muriel) was friendly and attentive without being overbearing.

If you’re looking for an authentic and elevated German dining experience with heart, flavor, and a bit of elegance — Schnitzel Haus should absolutely be...