Heinrich's German Grill

I was going to try this German restaurant while in town as I'm from Munich but after reading how the owner responds to reviews and talks poorly about customers and their "cheap" 20% tips, ill pass. I have no idea about the food and now, never will. You my friend need to learn to shut your mouth if you run a business. Good luck

5/2023 - BEWARE. Clearly the new owner also purchased the past positive high reviews. 2 people $145. As stated by others, small portions for the price. But worst of all several of the dishes had way too much pepper (and I like pepper). There was so much pepper in sauerkraut (love sauerkraut too) that it caused my stomach pain and we couldn't finish our food. Mentioned it to the owner/ cook and he told me I was basically wrong. 2 people, bottled water, 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, 1 side of "cream spinach" that was not creamed (didn't eat and full of pepper too - told that's the only spinach we have) $145 The first time I went in there it was so busy we couldn't get food in time and had to go. That made me think that this place was great. However this last time was after they were apparently forced to close by the health department, it was empty on a Friday night at the same time. ** I really wanted to support this new family's business. Was excited to eat there. They even had their baby there while trying to run the business. However, the experience with the owner is similar to his reactions to negative reviews. If you look at all of my reviews I am very gracious. You should be gracious as well. Listen to what people say. No one is out to get you. **

I would never like to see any young business owner not be successful. But at some point in time you have to take ownership. After reading the replies it appears problematic. Our wait time for food was about 2 hours after sitting down. It took 45 minutes to receive an app and beer. When the roaches appeared with our main course, in front of the female owner, the excuse that time was blaming other attached businesses. The mash potatoes appeared to be either old or like a 50/50 of real/instant. No attempts made to make even a small discount. It’s clear you guys have some good friends leaving good reviews. But improvements need to be made with time management and professional communication. To say it was a traditional or even close of an experience, is a stretch. J. Steinbrunner (The reply speaks for itself)

Just had a wonderful dinner of schweinhaxen (pork shank) that compared equal to or better than what I’ve had in Munich! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free items Parking: Large parking lot

-1000 stars Booked a reservation for my husbands birthday just to have roaches crawling on the wall and our table. When presented with the bill the waitress was holding a baby. I didn’t want to make a scene so I paid and left. Calls to explain the situation the next evening since they’re only open 5-11 and the owner yelled at me and said he doesn’t care if they have roaches and they sprayed the roaches before they opened that night which makes them crawl everywhere. Absolutely disgusted.

Hands down the best German food in the Sarasota/Bradenton area . Everything was absolutely delicious and the owners were extremely hospitable. Highly recommend the jagerschnitzel!!

Great place with wonderful food and tasty beer. The new owners are killing it, very down to earth and honest people. I'm excited to return and try more of the menu!

First time, won’t be our last. A hidden gem in Sarasota. Good service, excellent food. The sauerbraten was very good, and the red cabbage was delicious. The potato pancakes were a tasty surprise. Looking forward to our next visit.