Gerni’s Farmhouse Vernon

    🥨 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.

    🌟 Known for Rindersuppe, Backhendlsalat.

    🍽️ Gerni's Farmhouse Menu

    See the full Gerni's Farmhouse menu in Vernon, including popular dishes and house favourites.

    🥣 Soups

    Rindersuppe

    Beef broth served with your choice of delicate crepe strips or a traditional Tyrolean dumpling; option to add a second garnish for extra heartiness.

    Tagessuppe

    Chef-inspired soup of the day, prepared fresh and changing regularly.

    🥗 Salads

    Wurst & Käsesalat

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

    Backhendlsalat

    Pumpkin seed–crusted chicken breast served over mixed greens and finished with a classic pumpkin seed dressing.

    🍖 Mains

    Bratwurst mit Sauerkraut

    A pair of house bratwurst sausages served with tangy sauerkraut and a fresh Kaiser bun.

    Schweinsschnitzel

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

    Hühnchenschnitzel

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

    Schweins Haxn

    Slow-roasted pork knuckle served with sauerkraut, rich beer gravy, and herbed potatoes.

    🍰 Desserts

    Hausgemachter Apfelstrudel

    Homemade apple strudel finished with whipped cream; option to add ice cream or warm vanilla sauce.

    Heiße Liebe

    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 potato salad.

    German Coleslaw

    Lightly dressed shredded cabbage with a crisp finish.

    Artisan Bread

    Freshly baked local bread.

    Pan Fried Potatoes

    Golden, crispy potatoes with classic seasoning.

    Bratwurst

    Extra portion of house bratwurst.

    Sauerkraut

    Traditional German-style pickled cabbage.

    Kaiser Bun

    Soft, freshly baked bun.

    Pretzel

    Traditional Bavarian-style pretzel.

    Hunter Sauce

    Rich mushroom and herb gravy.

    Mushroom Sauce

    Creamy, earthy mushroom sauce.

    Spätzle

    Classic German egg noodles.

    Mixed Salad

    Crisp greens with a light dressing.

    🍺 Beer

    Paulaner Hell Lager

    Crisp and refreshing Munich-style lager from Germany.

    Stiegl Lager

    Classic Austrian lager brewed in Salzburg.

    Stiegl Radler

    Light and refreshing blend of beer with grapefruit or raspberry lemonade from Salzburg.

    Veltins Pilsner

    Clean, hoppy German pilsner from Meschede-Grevenstein.

    Paulaner Grapefruit Radler

    Fruity grapefruit radler from Munich, Germany.

    Paulaner Weizenbier

    Traditional Bavarian wheat beer with smooth banana and clove notes.

    Erdinger Weizenbier

    Well-balanced wheat beer brewed in Erding, Germany.

    Erdinger Dunkel Weizenbier

    Dark wheat beer with rich malt character from Erding, Germany.

    🍷 White Wine & Rosé

    Frind, Big White

    Okanagan Valley white wine blend available by the glass or bottle.

    50th Parallel, Pinot Gris

    Crisp and vibrant BC Pinot Gris.

    Peak Cellars, Grüner Veltliner

    Austrian-inspired varietal grown in British Columbia.

    50th Parallel, Rosé

    Refreshing BC rosé, ideal for warm afternoons.

    🍷 Red Wine

    Frind, Big Red

    Bold, full-bodied Okanagan Valley red blend.

    Frind, Cabernet Sauvignon

    Rich BC Cabernet Sauvignon with structured depth.

    50th Parallel, Pinot Noir

    Elegant BC Pinot Noir with subtle earthy notes.

    🥂 Sparkling Wine

    Summerhill, Cipes Brut

    Award-winning organic sparkling wine from Kelowna.

    🍸 Cocktails

    Weissweinschorle

    Light and refreshing white wine spritzer with soda water.

    Almspritzer

    White wine mixed with Austrian herbal lemonade for a crisp Alpine taste.

    Hugo

    Sparkling wine with elderflower syrup, soda water, and fresh mint.

    Aperol Spritz

    Classic Italian cocktail with Aperol, soda water, orange, and sparkling wine.

    Lillet Waldbeere

    Lillet aperitif blended with berry syrup, frozen berries, and soda water.

    🥃 Schnapps

    Bartlett Pear Okanagan Spirits

    Locally crafted pear schnapps from the Okanagan.

    Kirsch Danube Okanagan Spirits

    Bright cherry schnapps from the Okanagan.

    Jägermeister

    Classic German herbal liqueur.

    Aquavitus

    Traditional 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 flavour without the alcohol.

    Erdinger (Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer)

    Refreshing alcohol-free wheat beer.

    Apfelsaft Gespritzt

    Apple juice spritzer with soda water.

    Almdudler

    Classic Austrian herbal lemonade.

    Soft Drinks & Juices

    Selection of pops and juices.

    Orangensaft Gespritzt

    Orange juice spritzer with soda water.

    Sparkling Water

    Available by the glass or bottle.

    ☕ Specialty Coffee

    Othello

    Rich hot chocolate finished with a shot of espresso.

    Eiskaffee

    Chilled coffee topped with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.

    Fiaker

    Coffee with dark rum and whipped cream.

    Kaffee Baileys

    Coffee blended with Baileys Irish Cream and whipped cream.

    Biedermeier

    Latte with rum and whipped cream.

    Gerni's Farmhouse Menu Prices

    🇦🇹 Austrian

    ⚠️ Closes Soon
    Show full hours
    Monday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Tuesday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Wednesday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Thursday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Friday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Saturday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Sunday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

    ⭐ Gerni's Farmhouse Favourites

    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.