When we learned that Anaheim had an outstanding German restaurant we wanted to seek it out and dine there.
On arrival at Jagerhaus Restaurant we discovered a small bit of Germany in decor, ambiance and food. We met Owner Sandra Schweiger who told us that Jagerhaus has been featuring authentic homemade German food for over 39 years. Sandra took over sixteen years ago after the original owner decided to retire. But some of the employees have been there for all of the three decades.
We were instantly impressed with Sandra who shows enthusiasm for her restaurant, its employees and the food, ethnic German in every detail with the breads, desserts and much else made on site. Most of the beers and wines are imported from Germany.
Sandra started us with portions of three sausages, Bratwurst, Knackwurst and Polish with a house made German mustard. Then arrived Szebediner Goulash, Jager Schnitzel with in house made sauerkraut, Weiner Roastbraten.
Since Jagerhaus is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week the menu offers many traditional American sandwiches and breakfast items as well as the large list of German specialties.
So Wiener Schnitzel and Sauerbraten are listed beside Buffalo wings and Veal Cordon Bleu. Seafood is not neglected with fish & chips, grilled boneless trout, fried shrimp and grilled Norwegian salmon. Side dishes include German potato salad, Spatzle German noodles, Sauerkraut and a list of fresh veggies.
Our beverages with dinner included a German Pilsner on draft, served in a traditional mug, and a German red wine, produced in the southern region.
We had to sample two of the house made desserts, Apple Strudel and Bread Pudding with Vanilla sauce. Besides the main dining rooms this restaurant has a large banquet hall seating one hundred as well as smaller meeting rooms, all decorated with colorful German memorabilia.
Jagerhaus Restaurant is located at 2525 Ball Road, adjacent to the 57 Freeway in Anaheim with free off street parking. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday thru Friday, and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Telephone 714 520-9500, web www.jagerhaus.