Renate's German Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

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Welcome to Renate's German Restaurant, a charming eatery nestled at 7213 Olde Salem Cir, Hanover Park, IL. Here, traditional German cuisine meets cozy ambiance, featuring a menu that stands out for its authentic dishes and hearty portions.

  • Dinner Platters: Indulge in delightful options like the chewy Cheesy Spaetzle, succulent Sauerbraten, or a decadent Wurst Platter.
  • Sandwiches: Vegetarian options like the breaded Eggplant or classic Cheeseburger satisfy diverse palates.
  • Appetizers: Warm up your meal with crispy Potato Pancakes paired with sour cream and apple sauce.

Each dish is crafted with love and authenticity. From generous helps of Schnitzel served with a fresh egg to homemade desserts, the experience here is memorable. Renate's is more than a restaurant—it's a glimpse into Germany, paired with friendly service and a warm atmosphere. Don't miss the chance to enjoy your meal alongside a refreshing German beer. Prost!

Appetizers Sandwiches Dinner Platters Sides Kids Menu Drinks All Day Breakfast Desserts Breads Meat/Sandwiches Catering Sides Catering Breads Catering Dessert Catering Specials Gluten Free

Appetizers

House Salad

various vegetables in house dressing
$5.67

Pretzel Sticks

served with cheddar cheese sauce
$8.79

Currywurst Poutine

cheese sauce over fries, topped with brat slices and curry sauce
$14.51

Bread Bowl Soup

Pretzel bread soup bowl, perfect with our creamy chicken soup
$10.35

Soup

Choice of creamy chicken or liver dumpling. 12oz
$5.67

Potato Pancakes

3 potato pancakes served with sour cream and apple sauce
$12.43

Giant Pretzel

16 oz Giant Pretzel, comes with a Bavarian beer cheese dip or mustard dip
$13.47

Bavarian Pizza

10" pizza made on our own pizza bread, topped with salami, ham, onions, mushrooms and gouda cheese
$13.47

Make It A Meal

Add a drink and a side to your meal selection!
$4.63

Hot Dog

mustard, tomato, onion, relish, pickle, sport pepper
$4.11

White Bratwurst

with mustard
$5.67

Curry Brat

with curry ketchup
$5.98

Grillwurst

with sauerkraut
$6.50

Cheeseburger

ketchup, mustard, pickle, onion, tomato, lettuce
$6.50

Pretzel Burger

1/3 lb burger on our homemade pretzel bun, with ketchup, mustard, onion, tomato, pickle, lettuce add 1.00 for cheese
$7.02

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

mayo, lettuce, tomato on our homemade hamburger bun
$7.23

Pulled Pork Sandwich

with BBQ sauce
$7.23

Cuban Sandwich

pork roast, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, pickle
$7.23

Schnitzel Sandwich

breaded pork, with BBQ and sriracha sauce, pickles, lettuce on a pretzel bun
$7.23

Leberkaese

(Bavarian style meatloaf) with an egg sunny side up (optional) on a bun
$7.54

Loaded Kielbasa

loaded with coleslaw, BBQ sauce and fries on a bun
$7.54

Chicken Wrap

grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, wrapped in a spinach tortilla, BBQ sauce, mayo or sriracha mayo
$7.54

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

with American, cheddar, mozzarella cheese
$6.19

Tuna Sanwich

lettuce, pickle, mayo and onions
$5.72

BLT Sandwich

lettuce, bacon and tomato with mayo
$7.23

Vegetarian Delight

breaded eggplant with marinara sauce and moz. cheese on homemade bread
$7.23

Schnitzel Special
$10.35

Egg & Pepper Sandwich

with roasted potatoes
$13.47

Pretzel Cheeseburger
$8.06

Vegetarian Burger
$7.54

Sandwiches

Dinner Platters

Schnitzel

breaded pork (no gravy) for chicken add 1.00
$18.98

Schnitzel A La Holstein

breaded pork or chicken with 2 sunny side up eggs
$20.28

Jaeger (Hunters) Schnitzel

breaded pork or chicken with brown mushroom gravy
$20.54

Gypsy Schnitzel

with gravy made from roasted red peppers, corn and onions
$20.54

Schnitzel Cordon Blue

breaded pork or chicken topped with ham and Swiss cheese
$20.75

Rahm Schnitzel

breaded pork or chicken with creamy mushroom gravy
$21.79

Kleiner Haxen

personal size hamhock with a side, sauerkraut or red cabbage
$21.79

Rouladen (2)

thinly sliced steak stuffed with onions, bacon and pickles
$21.32

Renate’s Meatloaf

made from beef
$18.67

Gulasch

made from pork
$18.67

Sauerbraten

marinated beef served with red cabbage
$21.79

Wurst (Sausage) Platter

Thuringer, Knackwurst, Wiener, Nuernberger with kraut and a side
$21.79

Renate’s Sampler Platter

Grillwurst or brat, kraut, sauerbraten, red cabbage, schnitzel, gulasch bowl and a side
$21.79

Salad Medley

cucumber salad, greens, tomato salad, potato salad and our signature bun
$15.55

Cheesy Spaetzle

sautéed onions, spaetzle and mozzarella cheese) comes with toast. Add bacon 2.95
$15.55

Rahm Pasta

sauce over pasta, with homemade toast, add grilled chicken breast 2.25
$14.51

Kassler

(smoked pork chop) with sauerkraut and a side
$18.67

Bavarian Pizza

10"Pizza On Homemade Pretzel Bread,gouda,salami,ham,onions,mushrooms
$16.59

Plate Share Charge
$3.07

Apple Sauce
$1.04

BBQ Sauce
$0.54

Beer Cheese
$1.35

Boiled Potatoes
$4.42

Bread Dumplings

made from cubed bread, onions and seasonings
$4.94

Cheese Sauce
$1.04

Coleslaw
$3.38

Cup Of Soup
$4.60

Curry Sauce
$0.78

Gravy
$1.04

Homemade French Fries
$3.90

House Salad
$5.67

Jaeger Gravy
$1.56

Jambalaya

seasoned rice with smoked sausage, green peppers, onions and diced tomatoes
$4.42

Mac And Cheese
$4.11

Mashed Potatoes
$4.42

Noodles
$4.42

Pasta Salad
$4.42

Potato Salad

family recipe
$4.42

Rahm Gravy
$2.60

Roasted Potatoes

roasted potatoes with sauteed onions
$4.60

Rice
$4.42

Red Cabbage
$3.07

Sauerkraut
$3.07

Side Of Cheesy Spaetzle

spaetzle with sauteed onions and mozzarella
$5.98

Sour Cream
$1.04

Spaetzle

homemade pasta sauteed in butter
$4.94

Sriracha Sauce
$0.52

Gypsy Gravy
$1.82

Side Of Glutenfree Spaetzle
$6.50

Mustard Dip
$1.04

Sides

Kids Menu

K:Hot Dog - With Fries
$8.27

K:Burger Plain- With Fries
$9.31

K:Mac And Cheese With 2 Pretzel Sticks
$9.31

K:Schnitzel (Pork) - With Fries
$10.35

K:Grilled Cheese - With Fries
$7.23

1 Pancake, 1 Scrambled Egg, 1 Strip Of Bacon & Drink
$9.31

1 Scrambled Egg, Pancake, 1 Sausage Link & Drink
$9.31

Fountain Drink

Choose your drink!
$2.03

Sierra Mist/Starry
$3.64

Iced Tea
$3.64

Coffee
$3.64

Hot Chocolate
$3.07

Chocolate Milk
$3.07

Hot Tea
$2.60

Milk
$2.60

Iced Coffee
$4.11

Orange Juice
$3.07

Apple Juice
$3.07

Cranberry Juice
$3.07

Water Bottle
$1.62

Drinks

All Day Breakfast

Apple Pancakes (4)

4 apple pancakes served with cinnamon or powder sugar
$8.27

Stack Of Pancakes (3)
$6.50

Gluten Free Apple Pancakes
$10.35

Gluten Free Pancakes
$8.79

French Toast

6 diagonal cut bread pieces
$9.31

3 Eggs & Bacon

3 eggs with roasted potatoes and 2 strips of bacon
$14.51

3 Eggs & Sausage

3 eggs, roasted potatoes and 2 German breakfast links
$14.51

Egg Sandwich

2 eggs on our homemade bread with American cheese and bacon, comes with roasted potatoes
$12.43

Biscuits And Gravy
$12.43

Mike's German Sausage Skillet

eggs of your choice, roasted potatoes with mushrooms, German breakfast sausage, onions and mozzarella, comes with a slice of our homemade bread
$15.55

Breakfast A La Holstein

schnitzel with 2 sunny side up eggs, comes with roasted potatoes and toast
$14.51

Fruhstuck Teller Skillet

eggs prepared as you like, roasted potatoes, onions, ham, grillwurst, nurnberger sausage, bacon, cheddar cheese. Comes with a slice of homemade bread
$16.07

Vegetarian Skillet

3 eggs prepared your way, with roasted potatoes, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, onions, cauliflower and slice of toast
$15.55

Roasted Potatoes

with sauteed onions
$4.60

Single Egg
$2.03

2 Strips Bacon
$4.11

2 Sausage Links
$4.11

Hot Tea
$2.60

Iced Tea
$3.64

Apple Juice
$3.07

Chocolate Milk
$3.07

Coffee
$3.64

Cranberry Juice
$3.07

Milk
$2.60

Hot Chocolate
$3.07

Iced Coffee
$4.11

Orange Juice
$3.07

Classic Omellete
$14.51

Potato Pancakes

3 potato pancakes served with sour cream and apple sauce
$12.43

Classic Omelette

omelette comes with cheese, roasted potatoes and pancakes
$14.51

Kielbasa Omelette

omelette is made with kielbasa sausage and sauerkraut, comes with roasted potatoes and pancakes
$15.08

Veggie Omelette

omelette made with broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, onions, comes with roasted potatoes and pancakes
$15.08

Sice Of Toast
$0.52

Stack Of Gluten Free Pc
$8.79

Bienenstich Slice
$4.68

Brownies, 6pcs
$4.11

Brownies, 12 Pcs

12 pc bite size fudge brownies
$8.27

Cake Slice
$4.42

Cookies, 8pcs

German cookie assortment
$4.42

Cookies, 16 Pcs

Assortment of German cookies!
$8.84

Banana Bread (S)
$4.11

Banana Bread (M)
$8.27

Tiramisu
$10.51

Caramel Brownie (S)

our brownie topped with homemade caramel, sprinkled chocolate drizzle
$4.11

Apple Strudel Slice
$4.11

Mini Pies

5" individual size banana cream pie
$4.42

Fountain Drink

Choose your drink!
$2.03

Desserts

Breads

White Bread
$4.33

Meatballs (40)
$58.19

Gulasch Bowl Sliders
$4.68

Rouladen
$5.72

Schnitzel Medallions Pork

breaded pork
$4.11

Schnitzel Medallions Chicken
$4.42

Schnitzel Slider Sandwich

pork schnitzel slider sandwiches
$3.90

Grilled Chicken Breast
$3.38

Lunch Box
$13.47

Meat/Sandwiches Catering

Sides Catering

Baked Mostaccoli
$46.75

Baked Mac And Cheese
$41.55

Eggplant Pasta
$35.64

Garden Salad
$37.95

Apple Pancakes (20)
$36.35

Rotini Noodles Half Pan
$22.71

Vegetable Tray
$28.95

Roasted Potatoes Full Size
$31.15

Roasted Potatoes Half Size
$15.55

Pretzel Hamburger Buns (20)

homemade
$22.88

Homemade Rolls (20)
$18.72

Pretzel Slider Buns (20)
$16.64

Pretzels
$2.94

Dinner Rolls (12)

homemade dinner rolls
$6.24

Warming Unit
$9.73

Giant Pretzel

16 oz Giant Pretzel, comes with a Bavarian beer cheese dip or mustard dip
$13.47

Breads Catering

Dessert Catering

Streusel Delight
$16.22

Apple Strudel
$9.68

Apple Crumble 1/2 Sheet
$29.12

Tray Of Brownies
$32.45

Tray Of Brownie/Cookie Mix
$29.12

Tray Of Chocolate Chip Cookies
$27.04

Tiramisu
$10.51

10” Cheesecake Plain
$29.07

Black Forest Cake
$32.19

Bienenstich 10” Round

yellow cake with vanilla cream filling, topped with honey and almond slivers
$35.31

Carrot Cake 10” Round

10" round carrot cake, with our cream cheese frosting.
$32.19

Schokomisu 10” Round
$34.27

Med Brownie Gift Box
$19.42

Egg & Pepper Sandwich

with roasted potatoes
$13.47

Specials

Gluten Free

GF Chicken Soup 12oz
$4.68

GF Chicken Schnitzel
$21.79

GF Rouladen
$22.83

GF Gulasch
$20.23

GF Sauerbraten
$23.35

GF Wurst Platter
$22.83

GF Kleiner Haxen
$22.83

GF Cheesy Spaetzle
$17.11

GF Kassler
$18.67

GF Salad Medley
$15.55

GF Rham Rice
$16.07

GF Side Spaetzle
$6.50

GF Side Cheesy Spaetzle
$7.54

Stack Of Gluten Free Pc
$8.79