Jonathon B.
Yelp
We arrived around 3:00 PM for a late lunch and decided to sit at one of Saraveza's patio tables since it was so nice out. We haven't eaten out since the pandemic began, but the patio is nice and spacious with more than enough space between tables and patrons to feel comfortable. The tables were thoughtfully topped with gas fire heaters, which added to the atmosphere and were a welcome addition when a breeze came through.
Saraveza's menu rotates periodically, the selection currently available is very suitable for the current conditions. The items would hold up nicely if you plan to place an order for take home or enjoy outdoors.
We ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich with a side of potato salad, 2 Hungarian Sausage Links accompanied with sauerkraut and a brown and stoneground mustard, as well as a Nater Pasty filled with braised chuck, roasted potatoes, and root vegetables with a side salad. Everything was fantastic!
The Fried Chicken Sandwich had a light and crunchy breading perfectly paired with bacon, lettuce, ranch, and Crystal Hot Sauce. The german-style potato salad was mustard based, very fresh and tangy. I'll have a hard time not ordering this next time I go.
The Hungarian Sausage Links exceeded our expectations. The ground was a perfect texture and was incredibly moist. The flavor was excellent, a little bit of smoky and spicy with the perfect snap. We saved a link to take home, but the sauerkraut was promptly demolished before I returned to the table with takeaway boxes.
The Nater Pasty was kind of a last second add on, but is not to be overlooked! I wish we had gotten another one to go. The pastry crust was buttery, light, flaky and baked to a beautiful golden brown. The filling was generous and well-balanced, with a healthy portion of braised chuck. The side salad was a simple spring mix with an oil vinaigrette that helped offset the rich, buttery pasty.
The first thing you'll probably notice when walking into Saraveza are the 2 teal green beer fridges against the walls. The decor inside the restaurant is bright and fun with so many little things to look at, but what's inside the fridges is the real star! They have one of the better beer selections we've seen in the area.
It definitely felt like they had something for everyone and a great selection of local brands. We decided to go with the Tieton Cider Works Bourbon Barrel Peach Cider. Tieton Cider Works has been a favorite of ours since moving here and this one is one of their best in our opinion! A nice fruity flavor with a little edge from being aged in the bourbon barrels. Definitely recommend!
We received a gift card to Saraveza from some friends for Christmas, and what a gift it turned out to be! As a heads up, if you plan to use a gift card yourself, they must be redeemed inside the restaurant through their POS system.