Der Dutchman Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Der Dutchman, a delightful gem located in Sarasota, Florida, where homemade comfort food takes center stage. This bustling establishment offers a robust buffet experience that showcases the best of New American cuisine with a charming Amish twist.
- Buffet Highlights: Guests rave about the all-you-can-eat offerings, from succulent fried chicken to slow-roasted beef, ensuring every plate is filled with hearty choices.
- Must-Try Dishes: Diners can’t get enough of the signature mashed potatoes, creamy corn, and freshly baked breads and pies, made right on-site.
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: With a welcoming vibe and efficient service, it's perfect for families looking to enjoy a comforting meal together.
Whether you're savoring the delicious brunch or indulging in decadent desserts, Der Dutchman promises to deliver an unforgettable culinary journey. Don’t miss the chance to experience their legendary buffets and baked goods, and bring the whole family along for a memorable dining adventure!
Kids Meals
Kids-Chicken Dinner
Choose two chicken fingers, two drumsticks or grilled chicken breast
Kids-Roast Turkey Dinner
Kids-Roast Beef Dinner
Kids-Mini Corn Dogs
Mini corn dogs
Kids-Macaroni & Cheese
Kids-Cheeseburger
Beef patty topped with cheese on a homemade bun
Kids-Grilled Cheese
Kids-Mashed Potatoes
Kids-French Fries
Kids-Noodles
Kids-Mac & Cheese
Kids-Creamed Corn
Kids-Dressing
Kids-Green Beans
Kids-Coleslaw
Kids-Applesauce
Kids-Cottage Cheese
Kids-Fresh Fruit
Kid's Sides
Kids Beverages
Kids-Pepsi
Kids-Pepsi Zero
Kids-Diet Pepsi
Kids-Mt Dew
Kids-Diet Mt Dew
Kids-Dr. Pepper
Kids-Root Beer
Kids-Starry
Kids-Lemonade
Kids-Fruit Punch
Kids-Hot Chocolate
Kids-White Milk
Kids-Chocolate Milk
Kids-Iced Tea
Kids-Apple Juice
Kids-Grape Juice
Kids-Orange Juice
Banana Cream Pie-Slice
Butterscotch Cream Pie-Slice
Chocolate Cream Pie-Slice
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie-Slice
Coconut Cream Pie-Slice
Peanut Butter Cream Pie-Slice
Cream Pies by the Slice
Baked Pies by the Slice
Apple Pie-Slice
Blackberry Pie-Slice
Blueberry Pie-Slice
Cherry Pie-Slice
Custard Pie-Slice
Dutch Apple Pie-Slice
Key Lime Pie-Slice
Lemon Meringue Pie-Slice
NSA Apple Pie-Slice
Peach Pie-Slice
Pecan Pie-Slice
Red Raspberry Pie-Slice
Rhubarb Pie-Slice
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie-Slice
Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Ice Cream
Dutch Twist Ice Cream
Ice Cream Sundae
Chocolate or Caramel
Add Topping
Ice Cream
Other Favorites
Angel Food Cake
Apple Dumpling
Water
Bottled Water
Water
Fountain Drinks
Pepsi
Pepsi Zero
Diet Pepsi
Mountain Dew
Diet Mountain Dew
Dr. Pepper
Root Beer
Starry
Raspberry Iced Tea
Lemonade
Soda Water
Lavender Lemonade
Regular Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Hot Tea
Sweet Iced Tea
Unsweet Iced Tea
Half Tea / Half Lemonade
Garden Mint Iced Tea
Coffee & Tea
Juice
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Grape Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Tomato Juice
Chocolate Milk
White Milk
Milk
Chicken Dinners
Broasted Chicken Dinner
Broasted chicken is marinated, breaded and broasted under pressure crispy outside, juicy inside
Grilled Chicken Breast Dinner
Boneless chicken breast
Smothered Chicken Breast Dinner
Boneless chicken breast smothered with Swiss cheese, mushrooms and bacon
Chicken Tenders Dinner
4 Crispy fried chicken tenders
Chopped Sirloin Dinner
8oz Seasoned and charbroiled chopped sirloin
Loaded Chopped Sirloin Dinner
8oz Seasoned chopped sirloin charbroiled and loaded with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, and onions
Liver & Onions Dinner
Grilled beef liver topped with grilled onions
Meatloaf Dinner
A traditional Amish-style recipe
Roast Beef Dinner
Old-fashioned slow-roasted in its own juices
Beef Dinners
Turkey & Pork Dinners
Ham Dinner
Grilled or baked in pineapple glaze
Roast Turkey Dinner
Old-fashioned slow-roasted turkey
Cod Dinner
Mild cod filet, hand-breaded and deep-fried
Salmon Dinner
8oz filet, grilled tender, lightly seasoned or blackened
Shrimp Dinner
8 pieces of butterfly shrimp, lightly breaded and deep-fried to perfection
Seafood Platter
4oz fried cod and 5 pieces of deep-fried butterfly shrimp, served with hushpuppies, fries and coleslaw
Seafood Dinners
Favorites
Noodles over Mashed Potatoes
Noodles ladled over made-from-scratch mashed potatoes
Creamed Chicken
Creamy chicken mixed with vegetables and served over mashed potatoes and biscuits
Roast Beef Manhattan
Hot roast beef sandwich served with mashed potatoes and covered with gravy
Turkey Manhattan
Hot roast turkey sandwich served with mashed potatoes and covered with gravy
Meatloaf Manhattan
Hot roast beef sandwich served with mashed potatoes and covered with gravy
Chicken Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, blended cheese, Pico de Gallo, with grilled chicken; served with lettuce, sour cream and salsa
Dutchman Burger
8oz Chopped sirloin topped with Swiss cheese
Dutchman Wrap
Iceberg lettuce, Pico de Gallo, shredded cheese and your choice of chicken or fish (chargrilled or blackened), wrapped in a fresh tortilla.
Western Burger
8oz chargrilled chopped sirloin. Topped with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, grilled onions and barbeque sauce.
Cheeseburger
Beef patty topped with American cheese
Grilled Chicken B.L.T.
Boneless grilled chicken breast with bacon, lettuce and tomato
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Boneless grilled chicken breast
Turkey Bacon Club
Homemade white bread, American cheese, turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato
Veggie Burger
Chargrilled all-vegetable patty with a hint of spice
Cod Sandwich
Hand-breaded and deep-fried cod filet
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Served with tomato and lettuce on your choice of homemade Rye, Sourdough, White, or Wheat bread.
Grilled Ham & Cheese
Old fashioned grilled ham with your choice of cheese
Grilled Cheese
Famous & local Guggisberg Baby Swiss with thick slices of our homemade bread
B.L.T
Bacon, crisp lettuce and tomato served on white or wheat toast
Half Sandwich & Soup
Half a sandwich: cold turkey, ham, or chicken salad, served with a cup of soup
Sandwiches
Side Dishes
Applesauce-Side
Baked Sweet Potato-Side
Broccoli-Side
Broccoli Salad-Side
Caesar Salad-Side
Coleslaw-Side
Cottage Cheese-Side
Creamed Corn-Side
Dressing-Side
Served with beef or chicken gravy
French Fries-Side
Fresh Fruit-Side
Green Beans-Side
Mac & Cheese-Side
Mashed Potatoes-Side
Served with beef or chicken gravy
Noodles-Side
Cooked in chicken broth
Onion Rings-Side
Potato Salad-Side
Sweet Potato Fries-Side
Tossed Salad-Side
Mixed greens topped with carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, and homemade croutons
Vegetable Blend-Side
Southwest Salad
Fresh Romaine and iceberg lettuce with fajita-grilled chicken strips; topped with avocado, black beans, Pico de gallo, tortilla strips, and Mexican cheese blend Served with a chipotle ranch dressing
Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
Spinach & romaine topped with candied pecans, strawberries, feta cheese and charbroiled chicken breast. Served with poppy seed dressing
Caesar Salad
Fresh Romaine lettuce mixed with Parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing, with your choice of chargrilled marinated chicken breast or shrimp
Chef Salad
Crisp lettuce, hardboiled egg, cheese, tomato, onion, croutons, and your choice of grilled chicken breast, ham, turkey, chicken tenders or roast beef
Taco Salad
Choice of seasoned ground beef or fajita chicken with lettuce, black beans, Pico de gallo, shredded cheese, and avocado in a crispy taco bowl Topped with sour cream sauce
Salads
Soups
Chicken Noodle Soup
Heartwarming chicken broth with Essenhaus noodles and vegetables
Vegetable Beef Soup
Hearty beef broth with roast beef and a medley of vegetables
Chili
A creamy base with cheese and broccoli