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Appetizers
Fried Pickles**
$14.00
Lightly breaded pickle slices seasoned and fried to perfection. Served with homemade ranch
German Snack**
$16.00
Sausage (beef and pork blend) served with sauerkraut, cheddar and Swiss cheese, and pumpernickel bread
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
$12.00
A delicious blend of chickpeas and roasted red peppers, tahini and traditional spices. Served with crackers and veggies
Beer Battered Mushrooms
$15.00
Fresh mushrooms deep fried in our famous German beer batter. Served with homemade ranch. We claim they are the best around. You decide!
Spicy Jalapeno Pimento Cheese**
$12.00
A spicy mix of Jalapeno blended with three cheeses, and spices. Served with crackers and veggies. An Auslander favorite!
Salads
Homemade Dressings: Ranch, Blue Cheese, Thousand Island, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Cobb Salad**
$16.00
Mixed greens, corn, bacon bits, mushrooms, tomatoes, blue cheese, and a hard-boiled egg
Grilled Chicken Salad**
$15.00
Grilled chicken breast served over a spring mix with corn, tomatoes, and shredded Jack cheese. A local favorite!
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
$15.00
Grilled chicken breast over a generous portion of romaine with crunchy homemade croutons, and parmesan cheese
Soup
"Old World" Potato Soup**
$8.00
Traditional soup made from our famous "Old World" recipe. Topped with our homemade pumpernickel croutons and cheese
Authentic "Hungarian" Goulash
$10.00
Seasonal item. Traditional European spicy beef stew. A "must" in the winter!
German Specialties
German specialties come with a choice of two sides: hot German potato salad, sauerkraut, red cabbage, buttered corn, French fries, or mashed potatoes. We cut our Schnitzels from a fresh loin in house daily!
Schnitzel Wiener Art
$22.00
Also called "Schweineschnitzel" in Germany, a traditional hand cut pork loin cutlet breaded, fried, and served with lemon
Jägerschnitzel**
$22.00
The "hunter's" schnitzel. A pork loin cutlet breaded, fried, and smothered in authentic red wine mushroom gravy
Chickenschnitzel**
$22.00
Also called "Hähnchenschnitzel" in Germany, a chicken breast breaded as a schnitzel, fried and topped with brown gravy
Spicy Texas Schnitzel
$22.00
A crispy pork schnitzel in our own house-made spicy sauce and crème fraiche
Zwiebelschnitzel
$22.00
Traditional hand cut pork loin cutlet, breaded, fried and topped with caramelized onions, crispy bacon, garlic butter, and grilled lemon
Sausages
Served with sauerkraut and a choice of one side: hot German potato salad, red cabbage, buttered corn, French fries, or mashed potatoes
Bratwurst
$20.00
A traditional Hill Country pork brat recipe
Käsewurst**
$20.00
Spicy Sausage (pork and beef blend), jalapeno, and pepper jack cheese. Just enough snap to make you come back for more!
Smoked Sausage
$20.00
A special blend of spices lends the most unique flavor to this pork and beef blend smoked sausage
Currywurst
$20.00
A German street stand favorite! Bratwurst topped with a tangy curry ketchup
Meatless Sausage
$20.00
It has all the juicy, meaty deliciousness of a traditional sausage, but comes with the upside of a plant based meal
Poultry
Grilled Chicken Breast
$17.00
Fresh chicken breast, marinated overnight, lightly seasoned, and perfectly grilled. Served with mashed potatoes and buttered corn
Chicken Fried Chicken
$20.00
Fresh chicken breast hand battered, deep fried, and topped with country gravy. Served with mashed potatoes and buttered corn
Steak & Fish
Grilled Ribeye*
$49.00
16oz marbled bone in ribeye served over a bed of grilled mushrooms, with mashed potatoes
Pecan Crusted Redfish
$24.00
Pecan crusted redfish lightly fried and served with mashed potatoes and green beans
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
$28.00
Pan-seared with our house made blend of spices, and topped with sundried tomato pecan pesto. Served with mashed potatoes and green beans
Grilled Redfish
$23.00
Lemon pepper pan grilled redfish served with mashed potatoes and green beans
Haus Specialties
German Meatballs (Klopse)**
$20.00
Tender beef meatballs smothered in beef gravy, served over fresh spaetzle and topped with crème fraiche
Schmorbraten
$20.00
A thinly sliced pot roast served over mashed potatoes, topped with beef gravy and fried onion strings. Served with buttered corn
Rouladen**
$20.00
Thinly sliced pot roast rolled tightly around pickles, onions, bacon and mustard, smothered in authentic beef gravy, served over fresh spaetzle and topped with crème fraiche. A true Bavarian favorite!
Grilled Pork (Schwenkbraten)
$19.00
A tenderized pork loin, marinated overnight and grilled to perfection. Topped with grilled onions, crispy bacon, garlic herb butter and a charred lemon. Served with mashed potatoes and red cabbage
Belegte Brote
All sandwiches are served with your choice of: hot German potato salad, French fries, or mashed potatoes
The Reuben**
$16.00
Corned beef, sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese & thousand island dressing served on grilled pumpernickel. We are famous for this one!
Rinderbraten**
$16.00
A thinly sliced pot roast, piled high with beef gravy, crispy fried onion strings, tangy coleslaw, and garlic Dijon aioli; on a toasted bun
Smoked Sausage Sandwich**
$16.00
Sausage (made of beef and pork) served on a hoagie with sauerkraut, German mustard and melted Swiss cheese
Chicken Salad Sandwich (Hahnchen Salad)
$16.00
A savory mix of chicken breast, slivered almonds, cranberries and diced celery in a creamy mayo; with just a hint of curry; served with lettuce and tomato on pumpernickel bread
Classic Burger*
$16.00
A 1/2 lb. fresh ground beef patty served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, mayo, and mustard on a toasted bun
Add Cheddar Cheese, Swiss Cheese or Blue Cheese
$2.00
Add Bacon
$2.00
Schnitzel Burger
$16.00
Pork schnitzel served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, mayo, and mustard on a toasted bun
Add Cheddar Cheese, Swiss Cheese or Blue Cheese
$2.00
Add Bacon
$2.00
Sides
Hot German Potato Salad
$3.50
Red Cabbage
$3.50
Sauerkraut
$3.50
Mashed Potatoes
$3.50
Buttered Corn
$3.50
French Fries
$3.50
Signature Sides
Side Salad
$5.50
Cup of Soup
$5.50
Spaetzle
$5.50
Fresh Green Beans
$5.50
Kids
For kids under 12 years old. Served with French fries
Hot Dog
$7.00
Mac and Cheese
$7.00
Chicken Strips
$8.00
Desserts
A la Mode $3
Vanilla Bread Pudding
$10.00
Made with our baked in-house bread, served warm with pecans, and drizzled with caramel sauce
Peach Bavarian Cream Pie
$10.00
Our homemade peach cream pie is made, in-house, daily! A creamy custard pie topped with whipped cream
German Chocolate Cake
$10.00
A chocolate layer cake topped with coconut-pecan icing. A local favorite
Apple Strudel
$10.00
We are famous for our sweet & flaky apple strudel, made with sweet apples, sugared dates & toasted pecans, baked in flaky puff pastry, served hot with whipped cream & caramel!
*You are at an increased risk of foodborne illness if you consume raw or undercooked animal protein, especially if you have a pre-existing condition. **German specialties recommended by The Ausländer team
Wine Selection
White Wines
Candoni Moscato, Italy
Sweet; notes of peach, apricot, honey
$12.00
$40.00
Schmitt Söhne Auslese Riesling, Germany
Sweet; notes of nectarine, apricot, honey
$12.00
$40.00
Becker Sauvignon Blanc
Dry; notes of passionfruit, white peach, and honeysuckle
$12.00
$40.00
Benvolio Pinot Grigio, Italy
Dry; notes of green apple, pear, citrus
$12.00
$40.00
Domaine de Bernier Chardonnay, France
Dry; notes of green apple, pear, citrus
$12.00
$40.00
Sparkling
Avissi Prosecco, Italy
Sweet; notes of green apple, pear, honey
$12.00
$40.00
Blush
Becker Vineyards Saigne Rose, Fredericksburg
Semi dry; notes of berry, candied watermelon, lemon
$12.00
$40.00
Red
Risatta Red Moscato, Italy
Sweet; notes of strawberry, raspberry, nectarine
$12.00
$40.00
Line 39 Pinot Noir, California
Semi dry; notes of raspberry, black cherry, strawberry
$12.00
$40.00
Becker Malbec, Fredericksburg Texas
Dry; notes of smoked Bing cherry, blueberry and espresso
$12.00
$40.00
Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Dry; notes of currant, blackberry, pepper
$12.00
$40.00
Summer Drinks
Frozen Peach Bellini
A frozen blend of sparkling wine and peaches. Light and refreshing!
Peach Mimosa
Sparkling wine and peach nectar
Winter Drinks
Glühwein
Seasonal item. Hot spiced mulled wine - Perfect for a chilly day!
Bier Selection
We proudly offer a wide array of biers from around the world. Because we serve the freshest biers available, we may be temporarily out of a particular selection. For our selection of non-alcoholic beers, ciders, and gluten free beers please ask your server
Draft Biers
Altstadt Kolsch, Fredericksburg ABV 4.8%
light lager/ale
Altstadt Peach Radler, Fredericksburg ABV 3.2%
peach lager
Altstadt Hefe, Fredericksburg ABV 5.1%
light wheat
Altstadt Amber, Fredericksburg ABV 4.8%
amber ale
Hofbräu, Germany ABV 5.1%
helles lager
Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Germany ABV 5.5%
light wheat
Paulaner Oktoberfest, Germany ABV 6%
amber lager
Real Ale Axis IPA, Texas ABV 7.1%
west coast style
Warsteiner Dunkel, Germany ABV 4.8%
dark lager
Warsteiner Premium, Germany ABV 4.8%
pilsner
Rotator
changes monthly; ask your server
Bottled Biers
Germany
Ayinger Celebrator ABV 6.7%
doppelbock
Ayinger Pilsner ABV 5.3%
pilsner
Bitburger ABV 4.8%
pilsner
Erdinger Hefe Dunkel ABV 5.3%
dark wheat
Erdinger Weissbier ABV 5.3%
light wheat
Hofbräu Dunkel ABV 5.5%
dark lager
Maxl Helles ABV 5.1%
helles lager
Weihenstephaner Kristall Weissbier ABV 5.4%
filtered wheat
Belgium
Chimay Blue ABV 9%
dark ale
Westmalle Tripel ABV 9.5%
trappist tripel
Mexico
Corona Extra ABV 4.6%
Dos Equis ABV 4.7%
Modelo Especial ABV 4.4%
Local/Domestic
Bud Light ABV 4.2%
Coors Light ABV 4.2%
Michelob Ultra ABV 4.2%
Miller Lite ABV 4.2%
Shiner Bock ABV 4.4%
IPA
Dogfish Head 90 Minute ABV 9%
Elysian Space Dust ABV 8.2%
Lagunitas ABV 6.2%
Cayman Jack Selections
Served on ice in a chilled glass, with a salted rim, and lime
Will be closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and Christmas eve
About Us
The Ausländer Restaurant and Biergarten has been one of Fredericksburg’s most popular eating establishments for over twenty years. The Ausländer offers the finest in authentic German cuisine, specializing in dishes from the state of Bavaria, which lies in the south-eastern region of Germany.