Bites Nearby: Great Tasting Food with a German Influence

Having difficulties deciding where to grab a bite to eat in Wauwatosa? Don't know where to turn for a good sandwich, a scrumptious Italian dish or a fantastic pizza? That's where Patch comes in. Each week, the Wauwatosa Patch finds a great restaurant or cafe nearby that's worth checking out. Here is this week's pick:

The has been a popular choice in the Milwaukee area for authentic German food at moderate prices – for those lucky enough to have found it. Open Hearth is off the beaten path, tucked into a business park and requiring some navigation to locate.

But it's considered worth the search. Regular customers say they like the cocktails, its a great local value, and it has a friendly wait staff.

The restaurant has a large, open and inviting dining room with a cozy fireplace on a wall. Its signature menu entree is Weiner Schnitzel, but the chef offers a variety of other tasty selections.

A few of the appetizer, salad, sandwiches and main course items to check out on the menu include sweet potato fries, Shrimp Denise, Texas Strawberry Salad, Prime Rib Sandwich, New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Moroccan Salmon and Italian Pork Tenderloin Penna Pasta. Customers can also create their own combinations.

The restaurant staff offers specials throughout the week and year. On Tuesday evenings, they have “Steak Night”, and twice per year (fall and spring, respectively) they have “Oktoberfest Week” and “Bochfest Week”.

Also, Open Hearth accepts private parties and has a customized menu for this occasion. If your looking to carry out your orders, your in luck, as the restaurant offers an exclusive carry-out service.

A loyalty rewards program and gift certificates are offered. For more information, go to the restaurant's website, below.

Address: 2930 N. 117^th St., Wauwatosa

Phone: 414-475-0839

Website: www.openhearthinwauwatosa.com

Hours: Tue – Thu, 4 – 9pm, Fri – Sat, 4 – 9:30pm, Sun – Mon, closed

Happy Hour: Tues – Thu, 4:30 – 6:30pm