Herb Niemann’s Steak House Restaurant

Love going here and their steak is amazing and is full of flavor and juiciness, the place has a great set up, the service is excellent, the food is great and I highly recommend going here. So good.

Hands down the best steak in the county. Love the atmosphere (county casual). Never had a bad meal. Herb’s seasoning is the bomb.

I love Herb’s. The bar menu is a great deal. The food is always amazing. How busy this restaurant is every night speaks volumes to how popular it is. The only thing stopping this from being a 5 star review is that my bartender didn’t know how to make a Lemon Drop. My first one was no good. I sent it back. There was no problem at all. I later found out she was new and training. I can forgive that. I have been back since then and the drinks were great. Very friendly staff and Herb is usually around, keeping an eye on things. Which is a nice touch for our little hometown go-​to restaurant.

The best schnitzel and red cabbage. My favorite place to eat out for for last 10 years running.

Don’t be put off by the ambiance-it’s May and they still have some Christmas décor in the dining room. The service is spot-​on even though we went on a busy Saturday night (May 16, 2015). Unlike a recent experience at a Canadian sushi place called Maguroguy where I couldn’t get acknowledged by ANY staff members to save my life, the staff here at Herb Niemann’s were very attentive and friendly-​even though they were running around at top speed to keep up with a full bar and dining room.
My wife and I shared the escargot appetizer, their lentil soup, the Schnitzel «Oskar», and a 16oz. Sirloin Steak (Medium Rare), «logger-ized”(you can «logger-​ize» any steak with fresh mushrooms and fried onions). We also had a side of Spatzle. The escargot wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t very exciting. The lentil soup was amazing and had all kinds of flavor notes and depth. The soup was very hearty and delicious. Both main courses were fantastic-​the steak was perfectly cooked and delicious. The Spatzle was okay-I’ve had better, but the sides served with the main courses weren’t «off the charts amazing» but they were nicely prepared-​cooked zucchini and vegetables were just right and the thinly sliced fried potatoes and red cabbage were very tasty.
I thought the prices were very reasonable-​much more reasonable than the steak house at the Silver Reef Casino, and a way better experience all around here at Herb Neimann’s. We each enjoyed a premium draft beer, all of the food listed above, and with a generous tip we came in just $ 3 shy of $ 100, and had plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day!
The drive from Ferndale helps set the mood, as it is very pastoral and relaxing-​as is main street in Everson. This place isn’t the absolute best steak house I’ve been to in my life, but it is the best one in Whatcom County, and they are passionate about the quality of their aged beef. This will become a regular stop when we’re in the mood for good steak and «Bavarian specialties».

Always delish and wonderful service. So glad to have a restaurant we can always count on in our little town.

It’s hard to believe you have to drive all the way out to Everson to get an amazing-​yet-​affordable steak in Whatcom County, but you won’t be disappointed. These guys just know how to do steak, and do it well. Their schnitzel is amazing, too. If budget is a concern, order off the bar menu — you can get the same delicious food for less than the full service meal offered in the adjoining restaurant. And whatever you do, order a side of red cabbage — AMAZING. Service is fast and friendly, and they also offer a broad selection of beer, wine, and drinks. When in Everson (or when you’re just craving some good, hearty food) you must stop here!

Went here for a Sunday night dinner with my family. My parents have gone here and loved their steak and asparagus. The asparagus was very yummy, make sure to order a side of it! They had a couple different schnitzel options. The ones we have had were all solid standard schnitzels. The potatoes that came with it were super delicious. I found the red cabbage was a bit overcooked and too mushy for my taste. The atmosphere & décor is very country comfy. I loved it. The staff was also super friendly! I wouldn’t’ mind coming here next time I’m in Whatcom county visiting my paretns.

How I heard of this place: Through my parents; apparently, the reviews had reached southern California!
Type of cuisine: «For dinner, Herb Niemann’s Steak and Schnitzel House offers a mouth-​watering array of steaks, Bavarian specialties, seafood and desserts. There is no substitute for great food in a comfortable setting to please the palate and Herb Niemann’s Steak and Schnitzel house delivers just that.»
Ambiance: Greeted by a hatchet doorknob stuck in the large, wooden door, I immediately knew we were in for a treat! The large windows along the front of the establishment barely allowed walker-​by to see the dark interior, with minimal lighting. The small hallway at the entrance, wooden walls and a small white, dry erase board, listing the drink specialties, while a chalkboard provided the food specials of the evening, ended with a vine-​wrapped terrace just before one enters the log-​cabin-​esque restaurant. Just beyond a half-​wall divider between the hallway and the back of the establishment, is the grill, behind a glass window, that resembles a fireplace. The thick wooden tables and large, cozy armchairs make every seat a comfortable one at Herb Niemann’s. The seats we requested, at the window, also offered a booth along one side of the table, where my parents comfortably took their seats ahead of Mojgan and I. Hunting displays, including antlers hung like a chandelier at the middle of the restaurant ceiling, Bavarian art, including shelves of ceramics and pottery, hung in the rustic feel of the interior, where brick walls and wooden accents dwell. A stone fireplace creates a sense of home and warmth, nestled among the chairs and tables at the center of the establishment, while mini white lights lace the edges of the mesquite grill.
What I ordered: Celebratin my dad’s birthday, our family started with two appetizers, Breaded Zucchini ($ 4.95) with a Hollandaise-​style dipping sauce, and Breaded Mushrooms ($ 4.95), each served in a small cast iron two-​handled skillet. Our meals each came with a side of either Lentil Soup, Goulash Soup (made with sirloin and tenderloin), or Caesar Salad, with homemade dressing, and the option of upgrading (for a few dollars more, $ 3.95) to the Baked French Onion Soup. Tempted to join my dad and my sister with their orders of Caesar Salad, I went with the French Onion Soup, at the high recommendation of our server and to assist in diversifying our meals. My mom selected the Lentil chowder. For dinner, I selected the Schnitzel Cordon Bleu ($ 16.95), which won First prize at the World Culinary Competition in Paris, France! The breaded cutlet is filled with ham and Swiss cheese before being fried, and is served on a large, tin plate with potatoes, pickled red cabbage and green beans. Each entrée is served with garlic toast, which was set at our table along with the appetizers. My parents each ordered Wiener Schnitzel ($ 15.95 each), a Vienna style breaded cutlet served with a lemon wedge, pickled red cabbage, potatoes and green beans. My sister selected the Schnitzel Neptune ($ 18.95), at my recommendation, because I wanted to try the tiger prawns served with drawn butter for dipping, alongside the breaded cutlet and vegetables on the rest of our plates.
What I loved: The garlic toast, I must admit, was my favorite thing by way of sides. I thoroughly enjoyed the crisp breading of the schnitzels, the Cordon Bleu winning my vote for taste, consistency and diversity. Despite the extra-​saltiness of the French Onion Soup, I love that there was no skimping on cheese, leaving more than enough to enjoy with my garlic toast! I knew I would love the joint when I saw, on the front of the menu, a quote by Herb Niemann, Chef & Owner, «My culinary art is wasted on those who salt before they’ve tasted.»
Why I loved it: I loved being out at a restaurant with my family. It is a rare occasion in our household to eat out, so to be able to enjoy a large, delicious meal, locally, with my family, especially in celebration of my dad’s 70^th birthday, was a treat all in itself!
Cost: Average ($ 15.95-$ 27.95 per generous dinner entrée)

I’ve been coming here for as long as I can remember with my grandma, who lived out in Everson. I’ve never had a bad meal, and I can honestly say its the best steak I’ve ever had. Sure, its a bit out of the way for us (we live in Birch Bay) but its worth the trip. If I want a good steak, and want to know it will be cooked just like I asked, served hot every time, this is the only place to go.
Bar seating is a little more affordable than the dining room, and their drinks are great. I prefer sitting by the fire grill, drooling and speculating which of the delicious hunks of steak is mine. I like my steak just past mooing, and I know the chefs appreciate that. I’ve heard rumor that if you order a well done steak you might get a firm «no» or a talking to. Who ruins good meat like that anyways? :)
The sides are delicious– the potatoes (which I have tried and failed to replicate) I could eat a plate of those alone. The veggies are always fresh, and the salads are delicious. Next time we go, I am going to try the goulash and I will update with that.
Yes, spendy– but well worth it to know I am going to leave full, happy, and satisfied!

Service was great food was amazing. I had the Cajun steak and it was amazing. The portion sizes were great had so much had to take some home and it was still good later. Nice atmosphere.

LOVE this place, when I have to go to Wash. I always make a point of eating here at least one time. It’s a bit out of the way but, well worth it.

Loved the German food prices and it’s a happening place on a Saturday nite. Busy!!!

This restaurant is incredible!!! The best steaks in the county, the logger steak is our favorite!!! So good! You get a lot of food for a very decent price and this place has been responsible for my top 5 best steaks I’ve ever had! My boyfriend and I went there Saturday night May 3^rd and it was incredible! Our waitress was very busy because the place was packed but she still gave us wonderful service. There’s a table for two where you can sit right in front of the grill where you can watch them grilling everyone’s steaks and it is so much fun. The last few times we’ve sat there, the man grilling made sure we liked how our steaks were cooked and made sure to say goodbye to us when we left and its those little things that really make the experience a memorable one.

Birthday dinner strikes again. We live very near this restaurant and my husband really likes the steak here. This time we went to the bar because we were told the menu was less expensive and the atmosphere a little more relaxed.
For some reason I always feel like I am in Wisconsin when we are here (I can say that because I have lived in WI for some time).
Unfortunately we sat next to a table of women (maybe 6 – 7) who were full of self righteous bullsh*t. This also felt like Wisconsin. After having a short convo about the trials of my day at work (which if anyone overheard, as these ladies were directly behind my seat, might get the idea I work around people who need public assistance) they proceeded to have a very loud talk about their opinions of the min wage, how those people should just «get an education» and get over it. Then they moved on to their various talking points of the week, it sounded so rehearsed I thought I was in a Saturday Night Live skit and I was waiting for Dan Akroyd to walk in with a dress on pretending to be part of the group.
It was my husband’s birthday, he had a tough day at work, and it was all I could do to keep him from making a scene with these rude women. Gathering from the looks we got from the rest of the people in there I wouldn’t be surprised if most of them were on the same page.
That said, I ordered a dark and stormy. The waitress had to ask me if that had ginger beer in it and when I said it did, she said they only had ginger ale. I said that was fine. My husband ordered a mai tai, which I had tried here a couple years ago and it was good then, but when it arrived it tasted/​looked like a glass full of pineapple juice with grenadine poured on top. I don’t know where the alcohol was. My drink arrived in a teeny tiny glass, with no lime or lime juice in it. Besides that it was lacking the traditional copper mug (which is easily forgiven), it was just ginger ale and a little vodka. That set the bar for the evening.
Our ceasar salads were nice and garlicky but there was a bit too much of the creamy dressing and no other vegetables besides the romaine. I ordered the appetizer of spanish garlic prawns, which arrived in a tiny cast iron skillet full of oil with about 4 – 5 medium prawns swimming in it. It had a little piece of kale as a garnish and as soon as I saw it I said «I want more of this,» to myself. If they would serve these slightly peppery prawns with a side of kale to refresh the palate it would be great. But vegetables are not a priority in this place (despite the plethora of organic farms within walking distance).
My husband’s steak was great as usual. His slimy chunks of oily zucchini (not in season) were not great. Because the potatoes are not organic, he skipped them (any potato grown conventionally is defoliated with the main ingredient in agent orange, paraquat, before harvesting).
These rude women next to us talked the whole time about their ridiculous self-​righteousness and we couldn’t wait to get out of there. We saw the owner near the door, he appeared to know most of the people in there so I am inclined to say this is the kind of crowd they prefer.
The service was excellent.
We had a gift certificate from Louis Auto Glass that I received after one of the gravel trucks on Everson-​Goshen put a hole in my windshield for the 4^th time in two years. Supposedly it covers dinner for two, but being only $ 35 it covers a steak for one and a drink. It was a complete waste of money and time for us personally. It’s too bad because we usually tell people to go here if they want a good steak in this county.
We are locals and we will never be going back.

Good German restaurant in an unexpected location. The staff was friendly, the food was good, the portions were huge. The soups, included with the meal, were excellent. Be sure to be hungry free German meal!

My wife and I have been here 2 times now and the steak is the best I have ever had! You will spend $ 25 a plate easy but it includes soup or salad, garlic bread, green beans, and potatoes. Everything is excellent! I had the t-​bone steak and it melted in my mouth. Didn’t even really need the knife. My wife had filet mignon and she asked if Unilocal does 10 stars!!! Great meal, great service, and WE WILL BE BACK!
Oh, we had the apple streusel with ice cream and it was homemade and so so good! Sorry my wife and I demolished/​shared it before we could get a photo!

The name of this place is actually Herb Niemann’s Steak and Schnitzel House it’s in Everson.
The steaks are absolutely to die for, aged and cooked over a wood fired grill isn’t something you get very often these days. The New York rare was so tender and juicy it was like butter. My only regret was that I didn’t order a side of Bearnaise to go over it. I really appreciated the grilled veggies and potatoes as well.
We had no idea what we were getting into when we dropped in here for dinner one stormy night. I was surprised to find that their tea option was basically just ‘Lipton’. I was desperate for a juicy rare steak as it was that time of the month, and the steak I had here was above and beyond any expectations I had for such a remote location.
Definitely going back there.
My partner’s Mixed grill plate was fantastic too, the sausages were amazing.
I couldn’t stop thinking about that steak for about a week and I am drooling even now thinking about it – so tender!
We were especially fortunate as they put us at the table in front of the wood-​fired grill – so we could watch our steaks being cooked through a heat-​proof window.

Herb Niemann’s steakhouse is a GEM of a restaurant. What a find in the incredibly quaint, and understated town of Everson. As someone who does not live in the town of Everson, I was always certain that I would have absolutely no reason to ever visit. After all, what did they even have there?
Boy, was I wrong.
Although a bit dated and dark inside, I didn’t care. I was there for the food, not the décor. If you are over 21, I definitely suggest sitting in the bar. You can get some of the same menu items as in the regular dining room, but at a fraction of the price.
Now, for the food.
My dining companions and I each started out with a Caesar salad, and it was divine. I prefer a Caesar that has a hint of an anchovy flavor without it being too fishy, as well as a lighter texture. A starter salad it meant to whet your appetite and open your palette; the last thing you want to do is have a heavy, creamy dish before another heavy, creamy dish. The Caesar here was the perfect introduction to what was going to be an even more satisfying main course.
I ordered the Chicken Schnitzel, which was a breaded chicken breast covered in a creamy Bearnaise sauce and sauteed mushrooms. It came with cheesy, bacon potatoes, red cabbage, and a gargantuan piece of garlic toast. All of this food came in at a whopping $ 12.99. Keep in mind, if you order this in the restaurant, it is almost $ 18!
Overall, I had a lovely time at Herb Niemann’s. The service was friendly and quick, and the food was outstanding. Although I did mention that décor is not of the utmost importance, I did have to knock this establishment down a star simply for the ambiance. If you don’t mind the dark, musty environment, give this restaurant a go! I can’t wait to try out some of their other dishes soon!

This is the original «Jack Niemann’s» Steakhouse… and it still is the best! (apologies to all the lawyers and legal types about any potential trademark infringement or name misuse)
Sunday evening at Black Forest was great. The bar was our destination. The bar menu used to be a better deal, but it is still pretty good.
I ordered the Schnitzel Champignon (as I have done before) and I was not disappointed. The Schnitzel was nicely done with tasty bernaise and mushrooms. The schnitzel is why I order this dish, it is devine. The potatoes are, meh, okay (they seem overcooked) and the beets are okay. They remind me of beets my Mom used to cook (when I was a kid) but they aren’t as good.
The German roots of the Black Forest Steakhouse is the strength of this place. The steaks are awesome, too. The broiler is really extraordinary.
Make the trip to Everson (yeah, this isn’t the one on Barkley). It’s worth it!