By Michelle Hornaday
Huntsville, the "Star of Alabama," is home to several Fortune 500 companies, Army's Redstone Arsenal and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, according to the city's website. Huntsville offers visitors and residents 3,203 acres of park land, 175 miles of bicycle pathways and eight golf courses. Ten universities and colleges call Huntsville home.
Ol' Heidelberg
The family-owned Ol' Heidelberg has operated in Huntsville since 1972 and claims to serve the "best and most authentic German food" in one of the "oldest and most recognized" restaurants in the city, according to its website. Chef specialties include sauerbraten, beef rouladen, schweinebraten and goulash served over homemade spatzle. Eight varieties of sausage platters, sandwiches, pork, seafood, veal, and chicken round out the extensive menu. Ol' Heidelberg serves lunch and dinner daily and is located just off Highway 72 near the Madison Square Mall and Oakwood University.
Ol' Heidelberg
6125 University Dr. NW
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 922-0556
olheidelberg.com
The Nook
The Nook tavern serves over 250 types of beer, including several German brands, and features live music Wednesday through Saturday nights. Tuesday nights are German Food Night (as of February 2010) and the rotating menu includes dishes such as stuffed cabbage, jagerschnitzel, beef goulash and rouladen. The Nook is located in West Huntsville near the intersection of Triana Boulevard and Bob Wallace Avenue.
The Nook
3305 Bob Wallace Ave. SW
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 489-0911
thenooktavern.com/TheNook/Welcome.html
Cafe Berlin
Cafe Berlin serves upscale German cuisine including Hamburg crab cakes, chicken Berlin and chicken schnitzel Cordon Bleu. A patio area allows for seasonal seating outside for lunch or dinner. Reservations are accepted and on-site parking is available. As of February 2010, Cafe Berlin ranks number one on the 10 Best website for international dining in Huntsville.
Cafe Berlin
964 Airport Rd. SW, Suite 3
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 880-9920
Schnitzel Ranch
On the Urban Spoon website, customers rave about the friendly service and generous portions at Schnitzel Ranch. Dishes include beef rouladen, geschnetzeltes, bratwurst, chicken or pork Cordon Bleu, and namesake schnitzels such as Zigeuner and Rahm. Open for lunch and dinner, the Schnitzel Ranch is located near the Mall Shopping Center just off the Memorial Parkway.
Schnitzel Ranch
1851 University Dr. NW
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 535-0840
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About the Author:
Michelle Hornaday lives in Edmonds, Washington and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Washington State University and a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University. She is currently a freelance writer for various websites.
