About Schnitzelbank
Schnitzelbank is Jasper's long-running German restaurant on 3rd Avenue. Larry and Betty Hanselman bought a tavern on the site in 1961, then tore it down and opened the restaurant in 1971, cooking from family recipes for German and local dishes. Their children and grandchildren now help run it. Outside, a glockenspiel first added in 1988 chimes on its 16 bells while a conductor and animated figures put on a show.
The German side of the menu covers sauerbraten, Wiener schnitzel, beef rolladen, goulash, Kassler rippchen, a braised pork shank and a sampler with bratwurst, knackwurst and bockwurst, along with steaks, seafood and the restaurant's thick 2-inch chops. The Wunderbar Salad Bar can be a meal on its own. On the 2026 menu, most German plates ran $18 to $33 and the salad bar was $14. Save room for apple strudel or German chocolate pie.
Breakfast is served from 8 to 11 a.m., and a kids menu covers children under 10. The restaurant has a full bar with beer and wine, a gift shop and private dining rooms for groups, and its catering arm can serve very large events. The family also built the Hampton Inn next door, handy for an overnight.
White River Lavender Farm is about 15 minutes north of Jasper, so a German dinner here can follow an afternoon visit; check the farm's open days first.
What to do
- Order sauerbraten, Wiener schnitzel or beef rolladen
- Build a plate at the Wunderbar Salad Bar
- Watch the glockenspiel outside the restaurant
- Finish with apple strudel or German chocolate pie
- Come early for breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m.
- Book a private dining room for a family group
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round, Monday through Saturday
- Hours
- Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; closed Sunday and most major holidays (posted 2026)
- Admission
- Most German entrées $18–$33, salad bar $14, kids meals $10 (2026 menu)
Good to know
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- The restaurant is closed on Sundays
- Call 812-482-2640 to reserve a table, which they take throughout the week
- Breakfast ends at 11 a.m.
Pair it with a lavender farm
White River Lavender Farm · about 15 minutes away
Visit White River Lavender Farm, about 15 minutes north, then come back into Jasper for a German dinner; confirm the farm's open days first.
Getting there
Questions
Is Schnitzelbank open on Sunday?
No. It is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and closed Sundays and most major holidays.
Does Schnitzelbank take reservations?
Yes, by phone at 812-482-2640.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes, $10 meals for children under 10, each with fries, applesauce and a drink.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
