Gerni’s Farmhouse Menu

🥨 Gerni’s Farmhouse in Vernon, located inside Sparkling Hill Resort & Spa, offers authentic Austrian and Bavarian cuisine with hearty schnitzels, bratwurst, and homemade apple strudel. Enjoy stunning Okanagan Lake views and a cozy European dining experience in the heart of the Okanagan Valley.

Gerni’s Farmhouse menu at Sparkling Hill in Vernon:

🥣 Soups

• Rindersuppe

  Beef broth served with your choice of crepe strips or Tyrolean dumpling (option to add a second item for extra).

• Tagessuppe

  Chef-inspired soup of the day.

🥗 Salads

• Wurst & Käsesalat

  Traditional meat and cheese salad with onion, dill pickle, and red bell pepper, served with local artisan bread.

• Backhendlsalat

  Pumpkin seed-crusted chicken on top of a mixed salad, finished with pumpkin seed dressing.

🍖 Mains

• Bratwurst mit Sauerkraut

  A pair of signature bratwurst sausages served with sauerkraut and a Kaiser bun.

• Schweinsschnitzel

  Classic pork schnitzel with herbed potatoes and salad (option to add mushroom or hunter sauce).

• Hühnchenschnitzel

  Crispy chicken schnitzel with herbed potatoes and salad (option to add mushroom or hunter sauce).

• Schweins Haxn

  Pork knuckle with sauerkraut, rich beer gravy, and herbed potatoes.

🍰 Desserts

• Hausgemachter Apfelstrudel

  Homemade apple strudel with whipped cream (option to add ice cream or vanilla sauce).

• Heiße Liebe

  A scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with warm raspberry sauce.

• Germknödel

  Fluffy yeast dumpling filled with plum sauce, finished with vanilla sauce and sweet poppy seeds.

🍴 Add-Ons

• Potato Salad – Creamy and tangy German-style potatoes.

• German Coleslaw – Lightly dressed shredded cabbage.

• Artisan Bread – Freshly baked local bread.

• Pan Fried Potatoes – Golden and crispy.

• Bratwurst – Extra sausage portion.

• Sauerkraut – Classic German-style pickled cabbage.

• Kaiser Bun – Soft and fresh.

• Pretzel – Traditional Bavarian-style pretzel.

• Hunter Sauce – Rich mushroom and herb gravy.

• Mushroom Sauce – Creamy and earthy.

• Spätzle – German egg noodles.

• Mixed Salad – Crisp greens with light dressing.

🍺 Beer

• Paulaner Hell Lager – A crisp, refreshing lager from Munich, Germany.

• Stiegl Lager – Classic Austrian lager from Salzburg.

• Stiegl Radler – A light blend of beer with grapefruit or raspberry lemonade, from Salzburg, Austria.

• Veltins Pilsner – German pilsner from Meschede-Grevenstein, known for its clean, hoppy finish.

• Paulaner Grapefruit Radler – Fruity radler from Munich, Germany.

• Paulaner Weizenbier – Traditional wheat beer from Munich, Germany.

• Erdinger Weizenbier – Wheat beer brewed in Erding, Germany.

• Erdinger Dunkel Weizenbier – Dark wheat beer with a rich malt character, from Erding, Germany.

🍷 White Wine & Rosé

• Frind, Big White – Available by the glass or bottle; Okanagan Valley white wine blend.

• 50th Parallel, Pinot Gris – Crisp and vibrant BC Pinot Gris.

• Peak Cellars, Grüner Veltliner – Austrian-inspired varietal grown in BC.

• 50th Parallel, Rosé – Refreshing BC rosé, perfect for warm afternoons.

🍷 Red Wine

• Frind, Big Red – Okanagan Valley red blend, bold and full-bodied.

• Frind, Cabernet Sauvignon – Rich BC Cabernet Sauvignon with structure.

• 50th Parallel, Pinot Noir – Elegant BC Pinot Noir with earthy notes.

🥂 Sparkling Wine

• Summerhill, Cipes Brut – Award-winning organic sparkling wine from Summerhill, Kelowna.

🍸 Cocktails

• Weissweinschorle – White wine spritzer with soda water, light and refreshing.

• Almspritzer – White wine with Austrian herbal lemonade for a crisp Alpine taste.

• Hugo – Sparkling wine with elderflower syrup, soda, and fresh mint.

• Aperol Spritz – Classic Italian cocktail with Aperol, soda water, and orange, topped with sparkling wine.

• Lillet Waldbeere – Lillet aperitif with berry syrup, frozen berries, and soda water.

🥃 Schnapps

• Bartlett Pear Okanagan Spirits – Local Okanagan pear schnapps.

• Kirsch Danube Okanagan Spirits – Cherry schnapps from the Okanagan.

• Jägermeister – Classic German herbal liqueur.

• Aquavitus – Distilled spirit with caraway and spice notes.

🧃 Non-Alcoholic

• Hugo (Alcohol-Free) – Elderflower spritz with soda water and mint.

• Stiegl (Alcohol-Free Lager) – Crisp lager flavor without the alcohol.

• Erdinger (Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer) – Refreshing non-alcoholic wheat beer.

• Apfelsaft Gespritzt – Apple juice spritzer with soda water.

• Almdudler – Classic Austrian herbal lemonade.

• Soft Drinks & Juices – Pops and juices selection.

• Orangensaft Gespritzt – Orange juice spritzer with soda water.

• Sparkling Water – By the glass or bottle.

☕ Specialty Coffee

• Othello – Hot chocolate with a shot of espresso.

• Eiskaffee – Chilled coffee with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.

• Fiaker – Dark rum with coffee and whipped cream.

• Kaffee Baileys – Coffee with Baileys Irish Cream and whipped cream.

• Biedermeier – Latte with rum and whipped cream.

📖 See the current Gerni’s Farmhouse menu on their website

⭐ Customer Favorite Menu Items

Guests love the authentic Austrian-German flavors paired with a modern touch.

• Rindersuppe

  Traditional beef broth served with your choice of crepe strips or Tyrolean dumpling.

• Backhendlsalat

  Pumpkin seed–crusted chicken on a mixed salad, topped with a pumpkin seed dressing.

• Bratwurst mit Sauerkraut

  Signature bratwurst sausages with sauerkraut on a classic Kaiser bun.

• Schweinsschnitzel

  Pork schnitzel with herb buttered potatoes and salad, with the option to add mushroom or hunter sauce.

• Schweins Haxn

  Pork knuckle served with sauerkraut, rich beer gravy, and herb buttered potatoes.

• Hausgemachter Apfelstrudel

  Homemade apple strudel with whipped cream, or add ice cream or vanilla sauce for a decadent treat.

• Heiße Liebe

  Vanilla ice cream paired with warm raspberry sauce—a German classic.

🍽️ Dining Experience

• Gerni’s Farmhouse offers a cozy, authentic Alpine dining experience inside Sparkling Hill Resort & Spa.

• Expect hearty Bavarian and Austrian dishes, thoughtfully presented with rustic charm.

• Warm hospitality complements the resort’s world-class wellness atmosphere, creating a blend of European tradition and modern luxury.

🚗 Parking & Accessibility

• Free on-site parking is available at Sparkling Hill Resort.

• The resort and restaurant are fully wheelchair accessible.

• Transit options are limited due to the hillside location, so most visitors arrive by car or shuttle from Vernon.

📍 Landmarks & Location

• Located inside the Sparkling Hill Resort & Spa, a destination famous for its crystal architecture and panoramic views of Okanagan Lake.

• Just a short drive from Predator Ridge Golf Resort and about 15 minutes from downtown Vernon.

• Known as a serene and scenic retreat with award-winning spa facilities.

🛍️ Ordering Options

• Dine-in service only, as the focus is on the resort’s in-house experience.

• Specialty Austrian beers, schnapps, and wines available to pair with meals.

• Guests can also enjoy dessert wines and European-style specialty coffees after their meal.

💬 Customer Feedback

• Guests praise the authentic European dishes and unique flavors rarely found in the Okanagan.

• The bratwurst, schnitzel, and apple strudel receive the highest compliments.

• Many highlight the stunning lake views and elegant setting as an unforgettable part of the meal.

• Some note that the experience is more of a leisurely, sit-down dining affair, making it best enjoyed without rushing.

This menu was last updated: 2 weeks ago.