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