• Andover, New Jersey is rich in German heritage and culture.Kartoffelsuppe image by Yvonne Bogdanski from Fotolia.com
  
  Visitors to Andover, New Jersey have several dining options for authentic German cuisine. According to City Data, nearly 20 percent Andover's population is of German heritage. The German culture is well represented with several nearby German restaurants that offer traditional favorites, such as spaetzles with gravy and Black Forest Cake.
  
  

Black Forest Inn

• Located just five miles outside of Andover's city limits is the village of Stanhope, New Jersey. Stanhope is the home of The Black Forest Inn, a well established dining establishment that specializes in German continental cuisine. The Black Forest Inn offers lunch and dinner menus that feature such German favorites as Veal Schnitzelette Gruyere, Wiener Schnitzel and desserts such as Apple Strudel and decadent Black Forest Cake. The Black Forest Inn also offers a broad beer selection and a full list of European and French wines. As of May 2010, most entrees were priced under $20.
  
  The Black Forest Inn
  249 U.S. Hwy. 206
  Stanhope, NJ 07874
  973-347-3344
  blackforestinn.com
  
  

Germania Park

• Established in 1895, Germania Park is a unique establishment that celebrates the German culture and heritage of the greater Andover area. Located just 13 miles outside of Andover in the village of Dover, Germania Park has a long-standing tradition of promoting German food, song and history within the community. Germania Park features authentic German cuisine and holds a community dance twice monthly that includes traditional German music and dancing. The menu offered at Germania Park includes German favorites such as spaetzles and gravy and rich desserts such as strudel. Germania Park also offers guests access to a full service bar. Dinner is served nightly from 6:30.
  
  Germania Park
  Conger Street
  Dover, NJ 07802
  973-328-9693
  germaniapark.com
  
  

The Top Notch

• Located 30 miles from Andover's city limits is the Top Notch Restaurant in the village of Montclair. The Top Notch features various German favorites, including poultry dishes such as gansebraten and beef delights such as sauerbraten. The Top Notch also offers treats for the sweet tooth, including butterkuchen (butter cake) and gugelhupf (a German Bunt cake).
  
  Top Notch Restaurant‎
  700 Bloomfield Ave.
  Montclair, NJ 07042
  973- 746-5699‎