Schnitzelhaus

4.5 (274)

$30 and under

German

77932 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211-3407

About this restaurant

Great for craft beers
Neighbourhood gem
Innovative

Reservations guaranteed only if booked 2 hours prior reservation time, give us a call for current booking situation if timeframe is less then 2 hours, thank you..we might have only tables on the patio available.
Authentic Bavarian and German Cuisine in a traditional cosy atmosphere.
Availibility of comunal dining on old wooden Bavarian furniture and boothes.
Also enjoy our heated Beergarden-Patio and the variety of German draft beers and other international beers and wines together with an Oktoberfest Pretzel.
Our favorites are Schnitzel (crispy panfried, pounded cutlets (pork,chicken or veal) Bavarian Specialties like original Nürnberger brats, Bavarian veal loaf, homemade Goulash with Spätzle ( homemade noodles), Sauerbraten and some vegetarian options.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
German, Austrian, Bavarian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–7:45 pm
Phone number
(760) 200-2331
Website
http://Schnitzelhouse-palmdesert.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Comunal dining may happen.

Location
77932 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211-3407
Area
Palm Desert
Cross street
Washington Street
Parking Details
Public Parking
Entertainment
We are a tiny restaurant with only 10 inside table, so sometimes seating is only possible at comunal tables which are for 6 persons
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Schnitzelhaus.

4.5

(274)

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

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267 Reviews

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cmb1018 Gold
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service & food
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OpenTable Diner
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good
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OpenTable Diner Gold
South Carolina67 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Authentic cuisine with some variety. Good German beers on draft.
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LQFoodie
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities58 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
What's good here? We have not tasted everything, but everythig we've tasted has been great. Very authentic Bavarian fare - just like they advertize. For me, they have the best goulash I have had in decades. My wife had the schnitzel with mushroom sauce, which she liked a lot. Their spaetzle is awesome. Make sure it is a side on your plate. Beyond the food, I like going there just for the unique selection of German beers on tap. The prices are not inexpensive, but the portions are substantial. And the ambience...it's OK, but don't expect this to be a "fine dining" experience. That's not a slur, just an observation. It is rather small, so make a reservation in advance.
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RoseM
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
6 of us had dinner at this wonderful restaurant last Tuesday and as usual we loved everything about it. This is the most authentic looking place and they have the most authentic German food I have had since returning from Germany some years ago now. The owner is from northern Germany and clearly knows how to satisfy those looking for great German food! I love going there and you will too! Suggest getting a reservation. Even on a weeknight the place was full all evening. That alone tells you how good the food is!!
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Kevmeister Gold
San Francisco Bay Area40 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Dinner at the Schnitzelhaus is always excellent. The owners are German and know how to prepare it. The decor is very Bavarian with Bavarian holiday clothes (Lederhosen and embroidered shirts and blouses), beer steins and signs. Tables are the heavy wood furnishings you might find in Munich or Fussen. The beers are mostly genuine German with many on tap. Wine list is a bit weak, but had good wines. Many menu items are really excellent, but I usually get one of the namesake Schnitzels. Pork is standard, but chicken and veal are available. I have not tried the veal, fearing that it is the flavorless and cruely raised American meat and not the proper European veal. The red cabbage is excellent as are the Spetzle and Bratkartoffeln. The place is small and reservations are strongly recommended.
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DaveU Gold
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great German food and beer served in authentic branded German beer glases.
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davidb
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Schnitzelhaus lives up to its claim to provide great German food in a cozy Bavarian themed atmosphere. We enjoyed one of the delicious sounding array of schnitzel dishes. The menu has a host of German specialties which are sure to please as well as a good selection of German beers. There is an outdoor dining patio as well. The service is great and prices are reasonable. Recommended.
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John
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities59 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very good authentic food. Friendly servers and nice ambiance.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Schnitzelhaus!! Very authentic German food, ambiance, and service. It’s a must stop....not a bad meal to chose from.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
German, Austrian, Bavarian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–7:45 pm
Phone number
(760) 200-2331
Website
http://Schnitzelhouse-palmdesert.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Comunal dining may happen.

Location
77932 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211-3407
Area
Palm Desert
Cross street
Washington Street
Parking Details
Public Parking
Entertainment
We are a tiny restaurant with only 10 inside table, so sometimes seating is only possible at comunal tables which are for 6 persons
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.