The Bavarian Chef – German
Stepping into this warm, alpine-inspired retreat feels like a journey to the heart of Europe, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of simmering goulash and woodsy wild mushroom soup. Guests gather around rustic tables to share platters of sizzling Bavarian sausages and golden, beer-battered snails before indulging in perfectly seared filet mignon topped with melting herb butter. It is a celebration of old-world hospitality that blends hearty, traditional comfort with a touch of refined elegance.
5102 S Seminole Trail, Madison VA 22727 http://thebavarianchef.com/madison.htmlRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: German
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Friday
- 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its authentic German cuisine, diners rave about the "real deal" flavors found in the standout sausage sampler and warm pretzels. Guests consistently praise the generous portions of the Alpine special and tender Sauerbraten, often noting that the dishes are large enough to share or enjoy as a second meal. Reviewers also highlight the exceptional service and warm hospitality, recommending a sweet finish with the rich German chocolate cake or creamy New York cheesecake.
Menu
Starters
- Hungarian Goulash Soup - $10.95: Traditional German meat and vegetable soup Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup - $10.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Original French Onion Soup - $10.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $6.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - Mixed Salad Plate - $7.95: Choice of Blue cheese, Vinaigrette, Ranch, or House dressings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Virginia Apple Smoked Trout Fillet - $11.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snails in Beer Batter Provençal - $12.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oompah Shrimp - $13.95: Lager battered with sweet & spicy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bavarian Sausage Sampler - $12.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Steaks & Seafood
- Filet Mignon with Herb Butter - $49.95: Served with herb butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore
- Filet Mignon (Princess Cut) - $39.95: Smaller portion with herb butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore
- Grilled N.Y. Strip with Herb Butter - $45.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Steak au Poivre - $49.95: Flamed in black peppercorn, cognac, and cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb
- Beef Medallions Diane - $49.95: Filet of beef with mushrooms, flamed in Cognac sauce Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- N.Y. Strip Chesapeake - $49.95: Handcut N.Y. Strip with broiled scallops and lime herb butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Jumbo Shrimp Scampi - $39.95: Stuffed with lump crabmeat Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Fresh Fish of the Day Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
House Specialties
- Traditional Bavarian Sausage Platter - $25.95: Weisswurst, Bauernwurst & Bratwurst served over homemade Sauerkraut Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rhenish Sauerbraten - $31.95: Marinated beef, roasted and served in savory sweet and sour raisin sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Cutlet - $28.95: Pair of hand breaded, center cut pork chops, served with homemade applesauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cordon Bleu - $28.95: Chicken breast with ham and Swiss cheese, handbreaded and served in burgundy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast Baden Baden - $25.95: Boneless breast of chicken over homemade stuffing, glazed with Kirschwasser-Orange Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trout Miller Style - $31.95: Fresh local trout sautéed in lemon butter or with toasted almonds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wiener Schnitzel - $31.95: Scallops of veal, hand breaded, sautéed & served in burgundy sauce or traditional style Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hunter's Schnitzel - $33.95: Prime veal medallions, covered with a blend of mushrooms, bacon & fresh cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Almond Schnitzel - $27.95: Pork tenderloin coated with almonds & served in a strawberry-gin sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gypsy Schnitzel - $27.95: Handbreaded pork over mushroom, onion, pepper, tomato & bacon sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paprika Cream Schnitzel - $27.95: Handbreaded, herb-marinated breast of chicken topped w/ creamy bell pepper sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Portabella Schnitzel - $22.95: Handbreaded portabella mushroom smothered with gouda served over Spätzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Family-style Side Dishes
- Potato Dumplings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whipped Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- German Potato Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spätzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Cabbage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
For the Children
- Frankfurters - $9.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wiener Schnitzel (Child) - $10.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mayor Sliders - $10.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hansel & Gretel Chicken Tenders - $10.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rumsteak (6 oz) - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Apple Strudel - $10.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Black Forest Cake - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sacher Torte - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bavarian Nut Ball - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
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