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Alpenrausch

3.6 (60 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Jennifer L.

Came in here during dining month. Kind of a small place, but cute and the service was friendly. our biggest issue was with the salad and that was because they left the leaves huge. it makes it difficult to eat and to be honest, you feel like a messy fool trying to eat an entire large leafy green. The food was pretty tasty. We decided to share so we would try both dishes but the fish dish was hands down way better. Nothing against the pork, it was a large portion, but the flavor on the other dish was just better. I would definitely give this place another shot. The price kind of makes it more of a special occasion/date night kind of spot for most people.

Lisa K.

First time at Alpenrausch and enjoyed the ambience and service. The salats were my favorite - and that says a lot for someone who doesn't normally enjoy salads. They were seasoned well and a refreshing accompaniment to our meaty mains. I will warn you that the dishes are on the blander side but I prefer that over an overly salted dish! The schnitzel was good and I enjoyed the side potato salad the most. It had a very smoky taste to it which I never experienced in a potato salad before! We also got the steak and the pasta. Pasta's texture and chew was on point but not a lot of flavor sadly. I do feel like the portion size was a bit small for the price point but still had a good time and will be back!

Venison Tartare
Brandon M.

This is a review I've struggled with for months. It's this tug-of-war of 1-star or 5-star. It's so divided. Unable to decide where to land, I'm going with 3-stars. I love to be the guy to Kool-Aide man through the wall and blow out the credibility of poor reviews but the more I read, the more I agree. As described on their website: "Discover the charm of Alpenrausch, where Alpine serenity meets culinary delight." - this much is accurate. And if better executed, this could be one of the greatest gems in all of Portland. We had an early reservation on a Friday. We were promptly greeted and sat in the corner. The entire restaurant felt, a bit stuffy? Overwhelming? Disorganized? Over-packed? I'm a short dude and felt crunched up in the corner at our table. Nothing screamed "welcome! stay for a while!" Our waitress was professionally polite. Nothing less. Nothing more. There to do the job and go home. I love to ask what a waite person's favorite item on the menu is but being met with "it depends on what you like" as a response? Disappointing. Ordered a martini. It was fine. Nothing great to write home about. We split the Venison Tartare. It was fine. nothing great to write home about. The bread served with the Tartare was burned so hard that it wouldn't absorb any of the egg yolk (which is the joy of a Tartare). We asked for a couple more pieces and we were met with "that'll cost you more". Why not serve it with enough bread in the first place? With that response, we changed our dinner plans. We asked for a check and it was provided, no explanation of the service fees. I never pay attention to receipts but happned to catch that we'd already been charged for a gratuity we were not agreeable with. We left. Found a great restaurant down the street and dined there. After writing what I've written I realie my struggle is with the missed opportunity and failure of maximizing potential. This place could be so dang good... they just didn't execute on any part. Maybe we'll try them again in a year or so...

The 3 salats for $22 And the burger + fries for and additional $5
Sylvia C.

A delicious spot for Swiss goodness, even if you're not getting the fondue ! It's a very cute restaurant for dinner with the girls, a date, or even for meeting an old friend from out of town - they also have 6 bar seats - with an extensive wine menu, and an outside covered area that's heated for the winter. There's limited parking in their lot, but there is street parking around. We got: - paprika schnitzel - tagliatelle alla zucca e fungi (with squash and pine nuts) - Wiener Saftgulasch aka steak - 3 salats aka salads for $22 - burger alpina + fries The favorites were the salats, the burger, and schnitzel. The pasta was a little bland, but the chew was great. I'd definitely come back for the fondue!

Fondue for two
Sarah C.

I stopped by Alpenrausch on Halloween night! They offered a percent off fondue for anyone who came dressed in costume. The decor is wonderful - from their "hutte" with outdoor seating, to their eclectic interior with farm tools, cow art, antlers, vintage fondue pots, and more. Service was a tad slow, but plenty friendly. They auto-charge a 23% tip for wellness and service, which is plainly stated on the menu. You can request it be removed. Staff is up front that additional tip is not expected. We had beers - they were great styles to pair with the food. Their cocktails look great but at $15-18 it was too pricey for me this evening. Many non-alcoholic options for $4-8, which is appreciated. We got the fondue for 2-3 which is $39. They also have a large for 4-5 which is $72. It came with potatoes, bread, sausage, sliced meats, apple, peppers, and seasoning. They brought extra bread, complimentary, to finish up the cheese. It's a good appetizer but I wouldn't call it a main meal based on size. Overall a very fun "dining activity" and makes for a great date night or communal meal. I'd come back to try other items on their menu when planning a more upscale night out, or stop by during summer for beers and light bites on their large patio.

Little gem salad
Roger M.

European inspired cuisine - Swiss, German, Austrian, Italian, French dishes from these Alpine regions with Olympia Provisions OP culinary expertise. It is fresh, local ingredients, some northwest farmers so best of best farm to table. In house cured meats, pickled and fermented veggies I've experienced at other OP restaurant eateries for about 20 years. Sources quality meats like grass fed beef and heritage pork where animals graze NW pasturelands - these animals are happy healthy and healthier for us when served up to us farm to table style. My wife and I finished a 6 mile hike with 4 friends and had reservations for lunch. The little gem salad, brawt and kratu in a bun, steelhead and grass fed burgers were tasty hits at our table. Great friendly service. Liked waiters knew about ingredient sourcing. Great location in or on huge outside patio.

Rosti with raclette
Lakshmi M.

My friends and I very excitedly made a reservation here...and oof I wanted to like this place, but gosh the bad overwhelmed the good by a longshot. We had a 2 pm Friday reservation and were seated promptly; not too crowded but had a couple of other groups present. We put in a drink order and soon realized that service, though kind, was not going to swift or memorable in a good way. Cocktails did arrive in about ~15 min but our friend's tea was definitely forgotten altogether. We were able to order a bit after this and this is when the miscommunication seemed to start. Our server asked if wanted things coursed or altogether and we responded saying "oh just bring things out as they're ready"...however, I think our server may have misunderstood this? I say this because between the time we sat and the time we got ANY food on the table, an entire hour had passed. The first bites that did arrive were the yeasted rolls which were good, but not worth the 1 hr wait. Next came our large fondue which came with a variety of bread, meats, pickled veggies, potatoes. The cheese...was not it. The taste of alcohol overwhelmed it completely and you literally couldn't taste much else. The dippable items were fine though I will say the pickled veggies were quite good. The rosti came out next with raclette and it was my favorite bite by far but how can you fault me when it's crispy potatoes with cheese. We also had the shredded/ripped pancake dish which seemed a tad underdone in certain bites but was fine overall. We had also ordered a bavarian pretzel which never arrived, but also wasn't on our bill so I guess that's somewhat fair? It was clearly forgotten in the mix which was unfortunate. Drinks were good, interior is cute, and the people were nice but...the food, slow/poor service do not make up for the cost. Sadly, we all agreed that we would not return here in the future.

Budino: pass
Andrew A.

Previous constructive review was purged, but photos remain. Underwhelmed by a long shot, one and done.

Michele R.

A very classy Swiss brunch spot. I fell in love with the design and decor. The food was delicious as well. The whole experience was well worth the energy exchange.

Fondue
Hayley H.

Ordered the small fondue and split between 3 of us. It came with a great variety of bread, potatoes, meats, sausages, and veggies for dipping. The fondue itself was very boozy, and the flavor was overpowering. Not my favorite. Servers were super friendly and consistently checked in on us. The space itself has awesome decor, and a large outdoor seating area.

One of the best pretzels I have ever had.
Doug K.

Had a tasty dinner here last night. I enjoyed the pretzel which was among the best I've ever had. A bit buttery but that authentic hard bread old school texture. I also had the young chicken which was great. I was concerned that the sauce would be creamy and not great but it was delicious and on the side of the plate. I also had a very nice German hell beer by weltenburger kloster. Service was polite but could have been a bit warmer and a bit quicker. Atmosphere like alpine lodge was great on a fall evening.

Sanjit K.

Great spot for winter comfort food. The fondue was excellent- you can design your own or get their mix which includes bread, potatoes, sausages, mortadella, apple slices. The Bavarian pretzel was solid too. Excellent cocktails - try the hot chocolate with green chartreuse!

A pretzel with a good mustard and the cheese dip
Martin W.

This is the great authentic place where you can sit for hours and enjoy all the food so we did this. We enjoyed the cheese - fondue the Alpine burger, the Rösti and the pretzel. After all that there was no space left for any desserts, but they really looked good as well He will back for more since the service was graded, fast and reliable, and the food was just delicious

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