About The Schnitzelbank
The Schnitzelbank is Jasper's best-known German restaurant and has been on the same corner for decades. Larry and Betty Hanselman bought a tavern on the site in 1961, then tore it down and opened the restaurant in 1971 using family recipes, and their children and grandchildren still run it. Inside you will find checkered tablecloths, wooden chairs and a wood-paneled pub, and the family has installed a new Glockenspiel with 16 bells and animated figures.
The menu centers on German classics: Wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten, goulash, beef rouladen, a smoked Kassler pork chop, braised pork shank, and plates of bratwurst, bockwurst and knackwurst. A sampler platter lets two people try all eight meats. Apple strudel and German chocolate pie close out the meal. Steaks and seafood are there for anyone who wants something else.
The salad bar is a draw on its own, with homemade salads, soups, bread, turnip slaw and pickled herring, and it can be ordered as a meal or swapped in with an entree. Breakfast is served from 8 to 11 am, kids under 10 have their own menu, and there is a full bar. Private dining rooms handle groups, and the family also runs a catering business and an event center in town.
White River Lavender Farm is about 8 miles north of downtown Jasper, so a lavender outing and a German dinner fit easily into one day in Dubois County.
What to do
- Order Wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten or the German sampler platter
- Make a meal of the soup-and-salad bar with turnip slaw and pickled herring
- Come for late breakfast, served 8–11 am
- Finish with apple strudel and cinnamon ice cream
- Book a private dining room for a group
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round, closed Sundays and most major holidays
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 am–10 pm; closed Sunday and most major holidays (as posted October 2026)
Good to know
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- It is closed on Sundays, so plan Jasper dinners for another day
- Call the restaurant to reserve, especially for groups or private rooms
- The kids menu is for children under 10 and includes a drink
Pair it with a lavender farm
White River Lavender Farm · about 15 minutes away
Visit White River Lavender Farm about 15 minutes north of town, then come back to Jasper for a German dinner; confirm the farm's open days first.
Getting there
Questions
When did The Schnitzelbank open?
The family bought the site in 1961 and opened the German restaurant in 1971.
Is The Schnitzelbank open on Sunday?
No. It is open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 10 pm.
Does it serve breakfast?
Yes, a late breakfast is served from 8 to 11 am.
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
