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| - We set out to find Bavarian Point restaurant and stumbled into Zur-Kate by accident. They are next door to each other, although I had never heard of Zur-Kate before. What a stroke of luck.
The atmosphere was very cozy with lots of German flair. The place was very crowded at 8pm, and everyone seemed to be having a very god time. The first thing we noticed about the menu was the far lower prices than the ones on menus we had seen on line for other Valley German restaurants. Many different kinds of wurst, schitzel and chops are available to choose from. Each entree comes with a choice of German potato salad, spatzel, potato cake, home fries or french fries. You also receive your choice of sauerkraut or red cabbage. A salad bar is included, and basket of rye bread delivered to the table. There is not an entree on the menu over $12, and you can add a wurst to any entree for $2.50. Beers are in the $2-$4 range - where does that happen? These prices are already amazing, but then you see the portion sizes. The schnitzels are huge, and each comes with a generous portion of side. I had the Rhein Schitzel - juicy pork, lightly breaded and fried until golden bown and crisp, topped with sauteed onions and a sour-cream based light gravy. It was fantastic. Very well seasoned, light, not greasy and absolutley huge. Add in the red cabbage and spatezel and you have a formidable meal. I added a knockwurst just to try it, and there was no way that I could finish my dinner. Everyone at my table felt the same about their meals. This place is a gem and should not be missed. I really cannot imagine what more you could want out of a German restaurant, except maybe higher prices. Im sure the other restaurants in town are also good, but we cant wait to go back to Zur Kate.
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