Our 50th Anniversary: 1967-2017
The Black Forest Inn welcomed its first guest here in Hamilton back in 1967. Our reputation for the finest Bavarian cuisine has enticed guests from near and far to enjoy our traditional dishes. Just as it has for years, today’s menu delights the taste buds and satisfies the heartiest appetites – including our famous, signature Schnitzel selected from six European countries.
A Hamilton tradition.
Reminiscent of their homeland, original founders Fred and Rosa Obbereiter came from Austria in the 1950s and aspired to share part of their culture with those in their new home of Hamilton, Ontario. To this day, guests are treated to recipes their son, chef Wolfgang and his wife Gabi introduced so many years ago and have been so famously enjoyed for decades.
Lunch
Served Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 to 3:00. Of course our famous Dinner menu is available at all times.
Hungarian Beef Goulash $11.95
tender braised beef shoulder spiced with paprika caraway and onion with potatoes, rice or spaetzle
German Bratwurst $9.95
served on a crusty bun with fried onions, sauerkraut, and daily soup or house salad
Schnitzel On Kaiser $9.95
on a crusty kaiser roll served with fried onions, daily soup or house salad
Grilled Black Forest Ham & Cheese Sandwich $9.95
served on rye bread with lettuce and tomato. Served with daily soup or house salad
Roast Pork Sandwich $10.95
served on a crusty bun with fried onions, lettuce and tomato with daily soup or salad
Small Vienna Schnitzel $11.95
a lunch sized portion of our traditional breaded schnitzel served with potatoes and soup or salad
Schwabische Kaespatzle $9.95
“Spaetzle Mac and Cheese” caramalized onions and swiss style cheese with soup or house salad
Soup & Salad Combo $9.95
Daily soup and house or Caesar salad
Dinner
Soups & Salads
Warming Seasonal Soup $4.95
House Salad $4.95
Hungarian Goulash Soup $6.95
Caesar Salad $8.95, add chicken $5.95
German Potato Salad $5.95
Starters
Warm Bavarian Pretzels $8.95
Served with beer and cheddar fondue
Szalami and Cheese Plate $12.95
Kielbasa, black forest ham, salami with cheddar and swiss cheese. Served with rye crackers and honey-mustard
Spaetzle Mac & Cheese $9.95
caramalized onions and swiss cheese with a side salad
Specialties of the House
Includes choice of side, daily soup or salad.
Hungarian Beef Goulash sm $11.95 / lg $15.95
tender braised beef shoulder spiced with paprika, and onion
Szegedine Goulash $16.95
hungarian goulash on a bed of sauerkraut
Liver and Onions $15.95
tender beef liver with bacon, fried onions in a rich gravy
Rouladen $18.95
tender braised beef rolls stuffed with bacon, onions, carrots and pickles, dijon mustard
Cabbage Rolls $13.95
tomato stewed rolls with tender pork, beef and rice
Daily Fish Feature *market price
ask your server
Kassler $16.95
smoked pork loin
Homemade Sausage
German Bratwurst, Hungarian, or Smoked Farmer’s $13.95
served with home fried potatoes and sauerkraut
For the smaller appetite
Schnitzelburger (Small Vienna Schnitzel) $13.95
served with home fried potatoes, soup or salad
Schnitzel
Your choice of home fried potatoes, rice or spaetzle.
Served with house salad or daily soup.
Vienna $17.95
our original; lightly breaded and pan-fried with a wedge of lemon
Paprika $17.95
in a creamy paprika sauce
Jaeger $17.95
hunter style in a rich mushroom sauce
Rahm $17.95
light cream sauce with sour cream
Holstein $18.95
demi-glaze, topped with a fried egg, toast with smoked salmon and cavier
Small Vienna $13.95
our original; lightly breaded and pan-fried with a wedge of lemon
Husar $18.95
tender schnitzel in a creamy paprika sauce topped with with bacon and hot peppers
Cordon Bleu $19.95
breaded porkloin, stuffed with black forest ham and swiss emmenthal cheese
Pusta $18.95
pork tenderloin, topped with our famous pasta sauce, hot peppers and fried onions
Hollandia $18.95
lean schnitzel topped with smoked ham and melted cheese covered in a light cream sauce
Natur $17.95
pan-fried pork tenderloin ‘au naturelle’
Black Forest Plate 1 for $21.95, 2 for $39.95
(schwarzwaldhaus platte) 1 vienna schnitzel, 1 kasher rippchen, 1 grilled sausage, potatoes & sauerkraut (for one or two)
Sides
Braised Red Cabbage $3
Sauerkraut $3
Seasonal Vegetable $3
Home Fried Potatoes $3
Spaetzle $3
Rice $2
Brown Gravy $2
Mushroom Gravy $2
Dumplings $3
Hollandaise Sauce $2
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"New Owners"
We were concerned about the change of ownership but as usual we had a fantastic meal. Same staff and the food hasn’t changed a bit, delicious and plentiful.
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"Great food"
Been going there for over forty years. Have never had a bad visit of any kind. Guaranteed a good night on every visit
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"Authentic Home-style meals"
This place is where to be for Classic Comfort food German style. The portions are generous and very tasty so get ready to unbuckle your belts you’re in for a treat.
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The Black Forest (German: Schwarzwald)
is a large forested mountain range in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany. It is bordered by the Rhine valley to the west and south.
A Black Forest house (German: Schwarzwaldhaus)
is a byre-dwelling (a farmhouse that combines living quarters with livestock and grain under the same roof) that is found mainly in the central and southern parts of the Black Forest in southwestern Germany. It is characterized by a long hipped or half-hipped roof that is suited to the conditions of the Black Forest and its hillside locations with high levels of snowfall
Inns
were first established over two millennia ago in Europe. Some European inns are several centuries old. In addition to providing for the needs of travelers, inns traditionally acted as community gathering places serving food and drink.
Schnitzel
is a classic dish of Viennese origin dating back as far as the mid 19th century wherein thin cuts of hand tenderized meat are delicately breaded and fried until golden and crisp.
Spaetzle
small, savory, hand-pressed, egg drop dumplings that are quickly sautéed with butter and parsley
RESTAURANT
A Hamilton Landmark since 1967
CONTACT US
LOCATION
255 KING STREET EAST, HAMILTON, ON, L8N 1B9
HOURS
Mon Closed
Tues 11:30am - 9pm
Wed 11:30am - 9pm
Thurs 11:30am - 9pm
Fri 11:30am - 10pm
Sat 11:30am - 10pm
Sun 11:30am - 9pm