Der Dutchman, an Amish restaurant and bakery in neighboring Sarasota, was voted the best buffet in America by USA Today readers. They offer a popular all you can eat breakfast, in addition to savory lunch and dinner buffets.
This hot spot is about a 60 minute drive from downtown St. Pete. If this recent achievement means anything, this restaurant is absolutely worth the drive from the ‘Burg. You had us at fresh baked donuts, Der Dutchman.
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Der Dutchman is a Sarasota staple
“Situated in Pinecraft, an Amish neighborhood in Sarasota, Der Dutchman is a popular restaurant offering a daily buffet that combines quantity and quality,” writes USA Today’s editors. “Diners can enjoy a wide variety of options, including their unique dish of noodles over mashed potatoes.”
Their lunch buffet features the family’s famous broasted chicken and homestyle meats, real mashed potatoes, green beans, salad bar and more. The dinner buffet features broasted chicken, juicy roast beef, ham and turkey, stuffing, real mashed potatoes, creamed corn, green beans, homemade noodles, and salad bar.
Experience the breakfast buffet
The real showstopper has to be the all-you-can-eat Amish Country Breakfast. The menu includes favorites like fried mush, biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, cheesy potatoes, hash browns, pancakes, french toast, oatmeal, grits, fruit slush, yogurt, fresh fruit, and fresh pastries.
Der Dutchman is located at 3713 Bahia Vista St. See their full menu and hours online. Visit their Facebook page for a preview of what’s on the menu.
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