Visit Siggi's German Restaurant in Salt Rock for unique meals with local appeal
German cuisine is virtually uncharted territory when it comes to South African foodies. Still, there is a spot in the coastal town of Salt Rock that is serving up dishes that even the most hardcore braai lover will be tempted by. Siggi's German Restaurant is the answer to your intriguing questions about the elusive nature of German food.
Steeped in flavour and tradition, Siggi's German Restaurant was founded in October 2008 by Chris Schaedle. A German native, Chris studied Hotel Management in Germany before working at his parent's German-inspired hotel in South Africa. Familiar with the hospitality industry, Chris opened his restaurant named after his father, Siggi. It is an ode to their culture, with the food served here being part of Chris' fond childhood memories growing up in Germany.
A wonderful venue for family and friends
Sigg's German Restaurant is located at 63 Basil Hulett Drive, Salt Rock. It is a pub and a restaurant, making it the ideal place to relax with friends and enjoy the entertainment on offer, a fantastic meal and drinks specials. The restaurant often has comedy nights, where local comedians take the stage to showcase their talents and provide some lighthearted fun. Major sporting events are screened and you can book tables in advance to make sure you don't miss a moment of the action with your favourite people.
There are also pub quiz night tournaments to enter where you can test your general knowledge and stand a chance to win awesome prizes, golf days and more. The spirit of camaraderie makes Siggi's German Restaurant a stand-out venue in Salt Rock.
The lowdown on German food
Every true South African loves their meat dishes, which is shared with German cuisine. With meals like grilled eisbein being what Siggi's is known for, there are countless dishes to complement every palate. Choose from the curated German-style meu and sample dishes such as prego steak rolls, roast pork neck "Bavarian style", beer-battered hake and chips, foot-long frankfurters, leberkase met spiegelei (grilled meatloaf), paprika goulash, kassler rippchen (smoked pork chops), schwabischer rostbraten (grilled sirloin), schnitzels and a selection of seafood. There are also many burger options served with fresh chips and sides to add to your meal like authentic sauerkraut, onion rings, red cabbage, spatzle and more.
The starters and light meals consist of refreshing yet indulgent food like deep-fried camembert, peri-peri chicken livers, garlic snails in a secret sauce, crumbed mushrooms, a collection of platters with assorted snacks, bratwurst and your choice of toasted sandwiches. One thing the Germans know how to do is their schnitzels and Siggi's proves why. Serving up combinations such as classic cordon bleu, jager schnitzel, holstein schnitzel, Swiss pork schnitzel, and even a schnitzel burger! If you'd prefer something on the healthier side, there are delicious salads to choose from.
Life life on the sweet side
Siggi's German Restaurant does not disappoint when it comes to dessert. Expect to tuck into schwarzwaelder kirschtorte (traditional black forest cake), apple strudel and fresh cream, waffles and ice cream, caramelized pancakes with nuts and raisins, vanilla and caramel ice cream topped with nuts, fresh cream and sauce, affogato and a selection of hot beverages that will warm you up from the inside out. German desserts are known to be rich and comforting and that's certainly what you will be getting at the end of your meal at Siggi's.
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09 Feb 2024
Author Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty