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East Side Restaurant
131 Dwight St
New Britain, CT 06051
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Munich & Englisher Bier Garden
Luncheon Entrees
Kids Menu
Starters & Sides
Full Course Dinners
Drink Menu
German Banquet Menu
Munich Room Hors d'Oeuvres Package
Repass Menu
Group, Senior, Student Luncheon Packages
Catering Take Out Menu
Banquet Enhancement
Munich & Englisher Bier Garden
Everything is an East Side Specialty
Starters
Shrimp Cocktail
Crisp jumbo shrimp complemented by our own cocktail sauce
- (each) $3.00
German Potato Pancakes
$8.00
Crisp golden brown pancakes served with applesauce
Cherrystone Clams
Clams served chilled on the half shell with lemon and cocktail sauce
- (each) $2.00
Clams Casino
$9.00
Classic baked stuffed clams
Fresh Mozzarella
$7.00
Fried mozzarella accompanied by marinara sauce and parmesan cheese
Marinated Herring
$10.00
Herring in a wine sauce with onions, sour cream, sliced tomato and pickled beets
East Side Wings
$10.00
Chicken wings served with house bleu cheese dressing and celery sticks
Stuffed Mushrooms
$8.00
Mushrooms with crabmeat stuffing, finished with a white wine butter sauce
Wurst Sampler
$16.00
Three styles of wurst: German sausage, bratwurst and knockwurst. Served with German sauerkraut and a zen mustard
Burgermeister Plate
$8.00
Choice of German sausage, knockwurst or bratwurst served over sauerkraut
Corn Fritters
$7.00
Deep fried corn fritters drizzled with maple syrup and finished with powdered sugar
Giant Bavarian Pretzel
$12.00
Imported from Germany, A great starter plate to share
Meter Boards
Meter Boards come in two sizes: Half Meter (serves 2-4 people) | Full Meter (serves 6-8 people)
Meter German Wurst
Three styles of wurst: German sausage, bratwurst and knockwurst. Served with German sauerkraut and a zen mustard
- Half Meter $30.00
- Full Meter $60.00
Meter German Potato Pancakes
Crisp golden brown pancakes, served with applesauce and sour cream
- Half Meter $25.00
- Full Meter $45.00
Meter Wurst Salad
Chopped meat and vegetable salad topped with marinated celery
- Half Meter $25.00
- Full Meter $45.00
Meter Wings
Chicken wings served with house bleu cheese dressing and celery sticks
- Half Meter $30.00
- Full Meter $60.00
Meter Apple Strudel
Tender apples, raisins and walnuts wrapped in a light flakey pastry served with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon and powdered sugar
- Half Meter $25.00
- Full Meter $45.00
Bier Garden Bites
Served All Day in our Bier Garden
Dwight Street Dog
$8.95
Choice of Bratwurst, Knockwurst, or German Sausage on a Gourmet Roll with Sauerkraut, Beer Mustard and a side of Cole Slaw
East Side Poutine
$7.95
Potato Pancake "Fries", Seasoned Ground Beef topped with a Peppercorn Gravy
German Meatballs
$9.95
Fresh Pork and Beef Meatballs over Spatzle topped with Brown Gravy
Brezel Und Bier Kase
$7.95
Pretzel Bites served with Beer Mustard
Capri Salad
$9.95
Mixed Greens with Craisins, Walnuts, Crumbled Bleu Cheese with a Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- With Chicken - Add
- $4.00
- With Shrimp - Add
- $6.00
Reuben
$11.95
Corned Beef Brisket smothered with our house Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, and Thousand Island Dressing. Served with French Fries
The Rosti
$8.95
BBQ
Pulled Pork Stuffed Potato Pancakes with House BBQ Sauce
Reuben
Corned Beef and Sauerkraut Stuffed Potato Pancakes with Thousand Island Dressing
Bier Garden Schnitzel Pie
$12.95. Your choice of our own breaded Schnitzel served over a bed of Spatzle
Jager Schnitzel
With Sauteed Mushrooms and a rich Brown Gravy
Hunter Schnitzel
With a rich Sour Cream Gravy
Paprika Schnitzel
With a Paprika Gravy
Wiener Schnitzel
With a Sunny Side Up Egg and a wedge of Lemon
Luncheon Entrees
Choice of Entrees
Chicken Schnitzel
$14.00
Our own breaded chicken cutlet with a paprika gravy
Roasted Stuffed Turkey
$14.00
Fresh roast turkey served with herb stuffing, cranberry sauce and brown gravy
Cutlet Ala Parmigiano
$14.00
Our own breaded cutlet with a hearty meat sauce and provolone cheese. Served with linguine or choice of potato
Lamb Shank
$15.00
Tender New Zealand shank served with brown gravy and mint jelly
Chicken Ala Parmigiano
$14.00
Our own breaded chicken cutlet with a hearty meat sauce and provolone cheese. Served with linguine or choice of potato
Pork Tenderloin
$14.00
Tender pork medallions served with sautéed mushrooms and a burgundy gravy
Pork Tenderloin Parmigiano
$14.00
Tender pork medallions with a hearty meat sauce and provolone cheese. Served with linguine or choice of potato
Specialties from the Continent
Served with your choice of spätzle, mashed potatoes, potato pancakes or french fries
Burgermeister
$14.00
Choice of two knockwurst or bratwurst, served over sauerkraut
Hungarian Goulash
$15.00
Our own traditional Hungarian goulash
Sauerbraten
$14.00
Sliced marinated beef with a rich sour cream gravy, served with red cabbage and choice of potato
Hunter Schnitzel
$14.00
Our own breaded cutlet with a rich sour cream gravy
Paprika Schnitzel
$14.00
Our own breaded cutlet with a paprika gravy
Jãger Schnitzel
$14.00
Our own breaded cutlet with sautéed mushrooms and a rich brown gravy
Wiener Schnitzel
$14.00
Our own breaded cutlet with a sunny side egg and a wedge of lemon
Roast Loin of Pork
$14.00
Two tender thick slices of roast pork topped with a demi glace, served with sauerkraut and applesauce
German Pot Roast
$14.00
Tender slices of beef brisket with a rich brown gravy, served with red cabbage
Fisherman's Offerings
Served with your choice of mashed potatoes or french fries
Baked Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp
$16.00
Your choice of our imperial crabmeat stuffing or our cracker crumb, served with lemon and drawn butter
Broiled Scallops
$15.00
Tender sea scallops, lightly breaded and broiled to perfection
Baked Stuffed Sole
$15.00
Delicate fillets of sole stuffed with our crabmeat stuffing, topped with bread crumbs and white wine
Fresh Broiled Flounder
$14.00
Lightly breaded and broiled to perfection
Vegetable of the Day
Served Family Style
Sandwiches
Served from 11:30am ~ 2:00pm, Tuesday ~ Saturday. All sandwiches are served on grilled seedless rye bread and come with your choice of Potato Pancakes, Mashed Potatoes, French Fries, or a Side Salad
Reuben
$11.95
Corned Beef Brisket smothered with our House Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, and Thousand Island Dressing
Burgermeister's BBQ
$11.95
German Pot Roast topped with our House Cole Slaw, Smoked Cheddar Cheese, and House BBQ Sauce
Deutschland Dip
$11.95
Shaved Prime Rib, Provolone Cheese, Sautéed Onions, and Horseradish Mayo. Jenga Cut and served with Onion Dipping Broth
Dwight Street Dog
$9.95
Choice of Bratwurst, Knockwurst, or German Sausage on a Gourmet Roll with Sauerkraut, Bier Mustard and a side of Cole Slaw
Salads
Add Chicken ($4) or Shrimp ($6) to any Salad
Wurst Salad
$9.95
Mixed Field Greens Topped With Sliced Wurst And Marinated Celery
Capri Salad
$9.95
Mixed Greens tossed with Walnuts, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Craisins, Tomato, and a Raspberry Vinaigrette
Tossed Garden Salad
$8.95
Mixed Field Greens Topped With Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots And Olives
Kids Menu
Burgermeister Plate
$10.95
Choice of knockwurst or bratwurst served over sauerkraut
Broiled Flounder
$10.95
Lightly breaded and broiled to perfection
Chicken Nuggets
$10.95Roast Turkey
$10.95
Fresh roast turkey served with herb stuffing, cranberry sauce and brown gravy
German Pot Roast
$10.95
Tender slices of beef brisket served with brown gravy
Linguini or Spaetzle
$10.95
w/ Choice of meat sauce, melted butter or marinara sauce
Starters
Everything is an East Side Specialty
Shrimp Cocktail
Crisp jumbo shrimp complemented by our own cocktail sauce
- (each) $3.00
German Potato Pancakes
$8.00
Crisp golden brown pancakes served with applesauce
Stuffed Mushrooms
$8.00
Mushrooms with a crabmeat stuffing, finished with a white wine butter sauce
Wurst Sampler
$16.00
Three styles of wurst: German sausage, bratwurst and knockwurst. Served with German sauerkraut and a zen mustard
Cherrystone Clams
Clams served chilled on the half shell with lemon and cocktail sauce
- (each) $2.00
Corn Fritters
$7.00
Deep fried corn fritters drizzled with maple syrup and finished with powdered sugar
Clams Casino
$9.00
Classic baked stuffed clams
Burgermeister Plate
$8.00
Choice of German sausage, knockwurst or bratwurst served over sauerkraut
Fresh Mozzarella
$7.00
Fried mozzarella accompanied by marinara sauce and parmesan cheese
Marinated Herring
$10.00
Herring in a wine sauce with onions, sour cream, sliced tomato and pickled beets
Giant Bavarian Pretzel
$12.00
Imported from Germany. A great starter plate to share
East Side Wings
$10.00
Chicken wings served with house bleu cheese dressing and celery sticks
Special Side Orders
Everything is an East Side Specialty
French Fries
$5.00Spätzle
$5.00Chilled Fruit Cup
$4.00Chicken Liver Pãte
$5.00Soup of the Day
$5.00Mashed Potatoes
$4.00Herb Stuffing
$4.00Linguine with Meat Sauce
$7.00Tossed Salad
$4.00Au Gratin Potatoes
$4.00
weekends only
Red Cabbage
$5.00Sauerkraut
$5.00Pickled Beets
$4.00Full Course Dinners
All our Dinner entrees are full course starting with appetizer and salad. Accompanied by your entree served with potato and family style vegetables. Last but not least, try one of our complimentary desserts with your choice of coffee or tea
Choice of Entrees
Choice of Chicken Liver Pate with chopped Onions, Tomato Juice Cocktail, Chilled Fresh Fruit or soup of the Day. Served with your choice of mashed potatoes, french fries or au gratin potatoes (weekends only)
Rouladen
$34.00
Tender slice of beef stuffed with caramelized onions, bacon, pickle and mustard topped with a demi glace
Prime Rib
$36.00
16 oz. cut of slow roasted prime rib served with au jus, when available
Broiled Sirloin Steak
$35.00
12 oz. sirloin steak served with sautéed mushrooms
Cutlet Ala Parmigiano
$33.00
Our own breaded cutlet with a hearty meat sauce and provolone cheese served with linguine or choice of potato
Chicken Ala Parmigiano
$32.00
Our own breaded chicken cutlet with a hearty meat sauce and provolone cheese served with linguine or choice of potato
Lamb Shanks
$35.00
Tender New Zealand shanks served with brown gravy and mint jelly
Braised Short Ribs
$35.00
Tender braised short ribs cooked to perfection smothered in our rich brown gravy
Cutlet with Meat Sauce
$33.00
Our own breaded cutlet with a hearty meat sauce served with linguine or choice of potato
Poultry Selections
Served with your choice of mashed potatoes, french fries or au gratin potatoes (weekends only)
Half Roast Long Island Duckling
$32.00
Half roast duck served with herb stuffing, cranberry sauce and brown gravy
Chicken Schnitzel
$32.00
Our own breaded cutlet with a paprika gravy
Roast Stuffed Turkey
$32.00
Fresh roast turkey served with herb stuffing, cranberry sauce and brown gravy
Specialties from the Continent
Served with your choice of Spätzle, mashed potatoes, potato pancakes, french fries or au gratin potatoes (weekends only)
Burgermeister
$32.00
Choice of two: bratwurst, knockwurst, or German sausage. Served over sauerkraut
Sauerbraten
$32.00
Sliced marinated beef with a rich sour cream gravy, served with red cabbage and choice of potato
Kasseler Rippchen
$32.00
A grilled hickory smoked pork chop with a demi glace, served with sauerkraut and apple sauce
Roast Loin of Pork
$32.00
Two tender thick slices of roast pork topped with a demi glace, served with sauerkraut and applesauce
Hungarian Goulash
$32.00
Our own traditional Hungarian goulash
Jãger Schnitzel
$33.00
Our own breaded cutlet with sautéed mushrooms and a rich brown gravy
Hunter Schnitzel
$33.00
Our own breaded cutlet with a rich sour cream gravy
Paprika Schnitzel
$33.00
Our own breaded cutlet with a paprika gravy
Wiener Schnitzel
$33.00
Our own breaded cutlet with a sunny side egg and a wedge of lemon
German Pot Roast
$32.00
Tender slices of beef brisket with a rich brown gravy, served with red cabbage
Fisherman's Offerings
Served with your choice of mashed potatoes, french fries or au gratin potatoes (weekends only)
Baked Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp
$34.00
Your choice of our imperial crabmeat or our cracker crumb stuffing, served with lemon and drawn butter
Shrimp Scampi
$34.00
Crisp sautéed shrimp in a garlic, butter, wine and caper sauce, served over linguine with a dollop of marinara sauce and a lemon
Broiled Scallops
$32.00
Tender sea scallops, lightly breaded and broiled to perfection
Herb Crusted Salmon
$32.00
Oven roasted fresh salmon herb seasoned with your choice of potato
Baked Stuffed Sole
$32.00
Delicate fillets of sole stuffed with our crabmeat stuffing, topped with bread crumbs and white wine
Fresh Broiled Flounder
$28.00
Lightly breaded and broiled to perfection
German Draft Biers
Biers Served In Four Sizes: 1/2 Liter And Full Liter Or Your Own Novelty Liter Or Two Liter Das Boot Or 5 Liter Friendship Gauntlet. Bier Tasting: Sample four of our finest German drafts!
Spaten Lager
Classic Munich lager, blonde color, well balanced taste
Spaten Oktoberfest
An amber Munich traditional fest bier
Warsteiner Dunkel
A big, bold, full bodied, dark bier. Smooth and slightly sweet. No bitterness. Don't let the color fool you
Spaten Optimator
A dark, malty, sweet, true German doppel bock
Warsteiner Pilsner
A light tasting, pale colored, very hopped up brew. The largest selling bier in Germany. Classic pilsner. Great bier for the person who enjoys lighter biers
Hofbrau Original
The original brew of Bavarian Kings. Full bodied and well balanced
Franziskaner Hefe-Weiss
An unfiltered wheat bier. Cloudy, golden color, light spicy taste
Clausthaler
A German, non-alcoholic bier, but you won't be able to tell it's not the real thing! (Served Bottled)
Shots on Tap
Take home your own novelty Das Boot shot glass. Shots marked with a were created from the finest, fresh ingredients right here in New Britain. We are proud to present to you PEEL Liqueurs! And don't forget, they are naturally gluten free!
Jagermeister
56 herbs, fruits roots and spices come together to make up this world famous Krauterlikor
Pink Dirndl
Vodka and rich blood oranges, mingling with mangoes and passion fruit
Blue Devil
Cool blue fusion of super premium vodka with tropical and wild berry fruit flavors
Apfel Strudel
Apple and Cinnamon flavored schnapps are blended to recreate Oma's apple strudel
Banana Nana
Multi-Award winning Bananacello is featured here. The real banana flavor will quickly make Banana Nana a favorite
Sour Kraut
Limoncello is found in this delicious 5° SHOT! This old Italian recipe is brought to life with fresh lemon taste
Dwight Orange
Liqueurs newest edition to their line up; Orangecello is an exquisite blend of crisp orange flavors to create this 5° beauty
Creamsicle
Creamonell is an exquisite blend of limoncello and cream to create this 5° beauty
Martini Menu
Cosmopolitan
Absolut Vodka, Cointreau and a splash of cranberry juice
Dutch Chocolate Martini
Absolut Vodka with White Crème de Cacao
Pomegranate Martini
Pama liqueur, Absolut Citron, Quantro and a splash of lemon
Mangotini
Fruja Mango and Absolut Vodka
Mango Tango Martini
Fruja Mango, Fruja Tangerine with Absolut Mandarin Vodka
Sour Appletini
Pucker Sour Apple with Absolut Vodka
Tangerini
Fruja Tangerine and Absolut Vodka
Espresso Martini
Absolut Vodka and Van Gogh Espresso Vodka
Pinktini
Fruja Grapefruit and Citrus Vodka
White Wines
Dr. Loosen Riesling
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $36.00
Thomas Schmitt QBA Riesling
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
Blue Nun Liebfraumilch
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
Bortoluzzi Pinot Grigio
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $40.00
Simi Chardonnay
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
Beringer White Zinfandel
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $36.00
Cold Items
Assorted Cheese and Fruit Tray
German Coleslaw and Cottage Cheese
Assorted Relishes
Vegetable Tray with Dip
Entrees
Served with Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Schnitzel w/ Paprika Gravy
German Pot Roast
Sauerbraten
Jaeger Schnitzel with Mushrooms and Brown Gravy
Burgermeister~knockwurst and Bratwurst with Sauerkraut
Chicken Ala Parmigiano
Baked Stuffed Sole
Group Luncheon Menu
A Perfect Menu For: Birthdays, Anniversaries, Club Meetings and Special Events. A 24 Hour Notice is required for Guest Count. Advance Notice of Entrée Choices is Not Required. The Price Per Person is $26! Beverages Will Be Sold on a Tab Basis. Please Contact Barbara to Reserve Your Party: (860) 223-1188 or barbara@eastsiderestaurant.com
Entrees
Served with Mashed Potatoes
Jaeger Schnitzel with Mushrooms and Brown Gravy
German Pot Roast with Red Cabbage
Sauerbraten with Red Cabbage
Burgermeister, Knockwurst and Bratwurst with Sauerkraut
Chicken Parmesan or Chicken Schnitzel with Paprika Gravy
Baked Stuffed Sole
Student Luncheon Menu
Advanced Notice of Entrée Choices is Not Required. Price Per Person is $20. Served with Potato Pancake with Sour Cream and Applesauce
Senior Luncheon Menu
A Perfect Menu for Senior Groups. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Except Holidays) Advance Notice of Entrée Choices is Not Required. $20 Per Person. Bar: Cash & Carry and Delivery. Note: If you have more than 10 Guests, the Driver or Coordinator gets One Free Meal off the Group Menu Admission to the New Britain Museum of Art is only $10 when you Join Us for Lunch at the East Side Restaurant!
Main
Cottage Cheese with Horseradish
- 8 oz $4.95
- 12 oz $7.95
- 1/2 Pan $45.00
German Coleslaw
- 8 oz $4.95
- 12 oz $7.95
- 1/2 Pan (40 People) $45.00
Chicken Liver Pate with Onions
- 8 oz $8.50
- 12 oz $12.50
- 1/2 Pan (40 People) $40.00
German Potato Salad
- Half Pan $35.00
- Full Pan $65.00
Hot Side Items
Selected Gravies
- 12 oz $6.95
Red Cabbage
- 8 oz $4.95
- 12 oz $7.95
- Half Pan (30 People) $40.00
Peasant Vegetables
- 8 oz $4.95
- 12 oz $7.95
- Half Pan (30 People) $45.00
Sauerkraut
- 8 oz $4.95
- 12 oz $7.95
- Half Pan (30 People) $45.00
Spaetzle (Includes 2-12 oz. Gravy)
- Half Pan (15 People) $35.00
- Full Pan (30 People) $60.00
Au Gratin Potatoes
- Half Pan (15 People) $35.00
- Full Pan (30 People) $60.00
Hot Entree Items
Half Pan 15 - 20 People | Full Pan 30 - 40 People
Jaeger Schnitzel with Mushrooms and Brown Gravy
- Half Pan $65.00
- Full Pan $120.00
German Meatballs Over Spaetzle
- Half Pan $65.00
- Full Pan $120.00
Assorted Wurst Over Sauerkraut Served with a Demi Glaze
- Half Pan $65.00
- Full Pan $120.00
Pot Roast with Brown Gravy
- Half Pan $75.00
- Full Pan $140.00
Sauerbraten
- Half Pan $75.00
- Full Pan $140.00
Roast Pork Loin Served with Applesauce and Demi Glaze
- Half Pan $75.00
- Full Pan $140.00
Chicken Schnitzel with Paprika Gravy
- Half Pan $65.00
- Full Pan $120.00
Hot Hors d'oeuvres
Choice of two for $8.95 per Person
Assorted Wurst Over Sauerkraut Served with a Demi Glaze
German Meatballs and Spaetzle
Stuffed Mushrooms with Crabmeat Stuffing
Potato Pancakes with Applesauce and Sour Cream
Cold Hors d'oeuvres
Platters serve 35-40 people
Cheese and Cracker Platter
$240.00Vegetable and Dip Platter
$240.00Shrimp Bowl
- Market Price
Children's Menu
(Kids 10 and under) Served with ice cream or Jell-O
Chicken Nuggets with Fries
$13.00Linguine with Meat Sauce
$13.00Browse Nearby
General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Organic
American - Traditional
Bar
German
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 4:00pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 4:00pm
Friday:
11:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday:
11:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
About Us
The East Side Restaurant has been continuously family owned and operated on the same site for over 70 years. Steffi and Eddie Walters were the original owners. They established the restaurant, formerly a grocery store, back in the days when trolleys ran on Dwight Street. When they sold the restaurant to Bill and Ruth Bloethe, the Walters moved on to running the successful Dock and Dine in Old Saybrook. The Bloethes ran the restaurant for over 40 years while raising their four children. They expanded the original booth side to include the Heidelberg dining room. They also commissioned the mural in the dining room.