KIRKERS INN
237 DIAMOND BRIDGE AVENUE
HAWTHORNE, NEW JERSEY












Whether its memories of a trip to Germany or Grandmas cooking Kirkers of
Hawthorne will bring those great memories back. Their award winning
Sauerbraten is as good as it can be with a rich Ginger Snap Gravy served
with home made sweet �n sour Red Cabbage and Potato Pancake,, a
variety of Schnitzels, "Wursts", Spatzel, Winekraut even Goulasch, Potato
Dumplings grace their menu and nightly specials along with some of the
most interesting and mouthwatering American dishes. Chef owner Ginger
Phiefer prides herself on her flavorful home-style cooking. Great shrimp
dishes, Crab Cakes, Homemade Meatloaf, Juicy Burgers, Prime Rib,
Chops, Fresh Seafood, Chicken and Pasta dishes along with Creative
Salads, Sandwiches and Appetizers. All very reasonably priced. The
Phiefer's have over forty years experience in the restaurant business. Andy
Phiefer co-owned Phiefer's luncheonette in Hackensack with his brother
Art, along with the Country Hearth in Hillsdale, He and his wife, Ginger
owned the Kings Ransom for 24 years in Waldwick, N.J. Now, their son Vic
has joined them in providing one of the area's top dinning and drinking
spots. An Early dinning menu is offered from noon -6 pm and all day on
Thursdays till closing, entrees are served with Soup or Salad, Potato,
vegetable and coffee from $8.95 - $14.95. Over 35 entrees to choose from,
including their Bavarian dishes, seafood, chicken, beef and pastas. Lunch
prices range from $8.95 - $ 10,95 with a special $4.95 "Country Lunch
selection" a sandwich of the day or a Jr. Entrée for $5.95. Tuesdays the
night to go to Kirkers, They offer their top "6" entrees for only $12.00!
Sauerbraten, Wienerschnitzel, "Wurst" platter, Stuffed Shrimp. Broiled or
Fried Seafood combo and Prime Rib. These are regular sized portions
complete with soup or salad, choice of potato, fresh vegetable. Served
between 6 pm and 8 pm. Almost anyone who grew up in the area
remembers Kirkers famous thin crust pizza; the Phiefers are still making the
same way, thin and crispy! They have a full bar with German beers on Tap.
As well as a nice selection of wines. Stop by Thursdays after 8 pm at the
bar and enjoy a $4.00 Martini or Manhattan. Or try their 3 Martini "Mini
Flighs". It's a bar with lots of fun and lively conversation, just like Cheers!
Try Kirkers Monday thru Saturday you are sure to make it your favorite spot!


"Ginger Pfiefer, who, along with husband Andrew, runs Kirker's Inn in
Hawthorne, NJ prepares sauerbraten the same way her grandmother did -
tender enough to fall off the fork, and with a rich, lumpy gravy thickened
with crushed gingersnaps."
                                                             Patricia Mack, The Record