We've been several times and its been great each time. Menu is large, food is good and filling, service is good the owner is very friendly, the place is really busy. You'll need Reservations for sure. Not many of these authentic Greman/Serbian restraunts left in our area. The decor has a western theme in a spacious room, maybe it was like that when they bought it. read more

Came here for a group outing on a Friday evening with a reservation (this place was quite busy, so would definitely recommend making a reservation). There are three dining areas at the restaurant - one outside and two inside. Service and Staff: - Our waitress was helpful in making sure we had everything we needed, answering our questions, etc. Food an Drinks: - Bolognese: I'm not a big fan of German food, so I was debating between the bolognese and burger. The bolognese was simple, but filling and tasty - Jagerschnitzel: filling, tasty, and hit the spot - Alps Skewer: comes with chicken or shrimp. The display is kind of fun with the chicken hanging on the skewer Miscellaneous: - Plenty of parking via a parking lot that wraps around the restaurant - Good for small and larger groups (our group had nine people) - Check out the fun wine barrel chairs read more

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Having lived in Croatia, I'm always very happy to find Balkan food in the States. Alps Village has that, along with German food, in a big menu. I've been here twice and everything was delicious. Generous portions too. The service is warm and inviting. Z makes you feel like a regular. Ambience is casual and comfortable. read more

We've eaten here several times and have had some good meals and fantastic service. Alps Village lets you experience authentic flavors of Europe, especially the rich and diverse flavors of German and Balkan cuisine. The décor and atmosphere are rustic, cozy, and take me back to the gasthaus experiences when visiting my relatives in Deutschland (Germany). Parking is aplenty in their private lot. NOTE: They do close for the summer months, so check their website (www.alpsvillage.com) for details. SERVICE: On almost all of our visits, Z ("Zarinka") has been our waitress, but the entire staff is friendly and assists as one big team. DRINKS: They have a full bar and some delightful beers on tap, and selections of domestic and foreign beers in bottles. FOOD: I will say that our first experience was only okay (excellent service, but average food). Our return visits were due to my Yelp friend, Dennis W.'s review and insistence that it was worthy of another try. I'm glad we did, as repeated follow up visits provided us a chance to try many different menu items, and we've now found dishes more suited to our palates. We've tried the Jagerschnitzels, pork and veal, each was served with spatzele and literally a fork full of red cabbage (suggest to chefs that a little more be served). We also ordered a side of the cucumber salad, which was prepared a little differently than most German restaurants (and what I grew up with), but tasty, nonetheless. My mother-in-law had an appetizer portion of chicken wings, which were good. Some of the other dishes we've tried are Goulash Soup, Schnitzel a la Holstein, Octopus Schnitzel, Lamb Chops, and Cheeseburger. Everything is well prepared, and most are quite tasty. Desserts are excellent as well, and due to the size of the entrees, they can easily be shared. Consistent excellent service, good food, and reasonable prices bring us back time and time again. Thanks Alps Village! read more

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Stopped by Alps Village in Palm Desert and ordered an Ožujsko beer along with the ćevapčići served with lepinja bread, kajmak, and roasted potatoes. The ćevapčići were juicy and well seasoned, cooked just right and perfect with the soft lepinja bread. The kajmak was rich and creamy and paired really well with both the meat and the roasted potatoes. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and soft inside, making the plate feel complete. The Ožujsko beer was cold and refreshing and fit the meal perfectly. The atmosphere felt relaxed and authentic, especially if you enjoy Balkan food and drinks. Service was friendly and welcoming, making it an easy place to settle in and enjoy a proper meal. Zrinka, the owner is the most kindest person and a delight. read more

Alps Village - German Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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The chicken paprikash with spaetzle was amazing. Incredibly tender chicken in a delicious sauce. The ripped potatoes are good, but I would have liked a dipping sauce. The kids loved their cheese pizza. Hubby thought the bratwurst sandwich was just OK. Good service. read more

Been here few times and enjoyed oursleves. Food is good, busy for dinner so we have waited to get seated even with reservation. But last time, our reservation was cancelled out of the bloom last minute. Umm not sure what happened there but I can guess. So good food, lively, but unreliable. read more

Hidden gem. Came here on a whim Monday night. Highly recommend making a reservation, this place gets pretty busy. They have outdoor seating- great for warm evenings. Interior has a rustic feel. Service was great. We ordered beer and appetizer - bratwurst pizza; followed by Veal Medallions (tender), Chicken Paprikash (tasty), and Pork Schnitzel (yum); and of course dessert, German Chocolate Cake - moist and delicious. We were rolling out the restaurant!! read more

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This charming little restaurant tucked away in a business type mall is wonderful. I've been wanting to try it for quite some time - and we were invited by friends for dinner there last night. 1st and most important- the food was so delicious. Our party had the wienerschnezel with their cranberry sauce, jagerschnezel, Mama's stuffed cabbage rolls, and the pork chop. We followed the meal with two orders of the apple strudel. Service was terrific. The maitre'd, I believe his name was Ed - was warm and welcoming. The servers were cordial and efficient - obviously used to brisk and hungry crowds. They have two dining rooms with outdoor seating as well. The vibe in the 1st dining room was on the louder side and fun - reminiscent of a cozy alpine pub. The vibe in the back dining room seemed much more subdued and quieter. The patio dining area looked very welcoming - but it was a bit too windy and hot outside for my taste. Parking was easy breezy! Can't wait to visit again! read more

Top experience with door dash from here recently! Bear in mind, I have dined here in the restaurant and really enjoy the food but you never know how takeout will be. They packaged everything perfectly! Each dish came with sauce on the side so nothing was soggy. It also tasted just like dine in once we poured the sauce on. Can't miss with any schnitzel dish and I love the chicken and cabbage soup too! If you can't make it in and order delivery, rest assured the quality will be there with the thoughtful packaging! read more

Challenging to find German/Bavarian cuisine, so a nice treat to find this place. Delicious food. Save room for the apple strudel! Place gets packed on Friday night and service can be a tad slow, but is very friendly. Would come again! read more

If you've ever wanted to feel like you've accidentally stumbled into a Bavarian block party via an unmarked strip mall, Alps Village is your place. Seriously, this restaurant is tucked so far in the back of the plaza that I felt like I was entering a foodie speakeasy. Password: Bratwurst. Once inside, though? BOOM. The place is absolutely popping. Lively, warm, and bustling like Oktoberfest got lost and decided Palm Desert was close enough. The staff? Amazing. The kind of amazing where you half-expect someone to offer you free refills on life advice. I started with a GIANT PRETZEl and I do mean giant. This thing was so big I considered naming it and giving it its own chair. Then came my bratwurst sandwich, which looked modest until it arrived and turned out to be roughly the size of a small dachshund. And the twice-baked/fried potatoes? I don't know who in that kitchen sold their soul to make potatoes this good, but it was worth it. And the boot of beer...yes, an actual glass boot paired perfectly with everything. I'm convinced drinking out of footwear makes beer taste better. Scientists, get on this. Prices? Perfectly matched with the portions and the stellar service. We basically rolled ourselves out of there and immediately declared this a mandatory stop every time we're in Palm Desert. Make reservations PLEASE !! You won't regret it. My only regret: no room for dessert. I saw the dessert tray go by and it took every ounce of willpower not to chase it like a cartoon character floating after a pie. Bottom line: Go. Eat. Drink. Pretzel. Boot. Happiness. read more

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Not as good as it used to be. Dried out, bland food. The owner is a doll, but that's the only good thing. Have been here many times and sad to see it decline like this. read more

The prices are absolutely outrageous. $40 for shrimp pasta? I understand cost have gone up but price gouging is a real thing. Save you money, eat at home. read more

What a gem! We found this place because we were looking for somewhere for dinner after a full day in the sun watching tennis in Indian Wells. We got a cold beer - the seasonal IPA. It was delicious and definitely hit the spot! We also ordered two different schnizels off the menu: Jagerschnitzel with spatzel and the Spicy Gypsy Schitznel -- they were kindly able to accommodate switching the side to ripped potatoes. They give really hearty portions! I thought that the jagerschnitzel had a bit of flour or cornmeal flavor? Maybe from the thickening agent?? My partner, who is German, said that he preferred the breading to be more fluffy breadcrumb-like. Their breading is thicker, maybe cornmeal based. That said, I liked it and thought that it was very crispy. I preferred the Spicy gypsy sauce more than the jagerschnitzel sauce. The spicy gypsy is like a spicy marinara sauce, but with more veggies! Sides are great too! I liked the ripped potatoes. They are like crispier homestyled potatoes. My partner really liked how fried the spatzel is. Overall, we love this place and would like to come back when we are next in town! read more

Wonderful food, great service nice ambience, sitting out on the patio! Try the mushroom gravy with Yeagers schnitzel and you will not regret it! They even have a gluten-free version of spaetzle read more

Great spot, good food - terrible music from 80's?! Why have crap music. Service was good. Prices up there. Ambiance visually really nice. But, the music, did I mention? Absolutely terrible! No music would be 110% better read more

Alps Village - Ate the whole thing! - German Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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I was given the opportunity to try a delicious beef linguine pasta ,it was very flavorful and cooked just right!!!

Go! This is a FANTASTIC place to dine & have fun! My friend suggested it as he has been several times and what a great experience! I had no idea this place existed. From the moment you greeted by the owner at the host stand you feel like you're visiting into somebody's home and you're treated with great care and greeted with a warm smile. Our server, Z worked the whole dining area, always had a smile on her face, and you generally felt that she cared about everyone. She took the proper time to check in with us. We never felt rushed. She made some great suggestions when we had questions and when the food arrived......YUM! YUM! YUM! It felt like someone had freshly made it, (which I heard they did) and it was absolutely delicious. The mashed potatoes were my favorite. They were the perfect blend of whipped texture and taste - not too salty not too bland.I ordered the Schnitizel with chicken and it was perfectly cooked. It was not greasy. It was not bland. It was not over seasoned. I highly recommend if you live in Coachella Valley to go to this restaurant as well as if you ever have people visiting take them here the ambience the service the food is fantastic. I feel so proud to support a local business when they are so amazing. read more

Alps Village - The veal medallions - German Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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absolutely love his spot. Ambience, food, service all hits on the right spot. Wish we had more seasonal restaurants out here like this.

You can't go wrong with the food at the Apls!! The service is impeccable and they make you feel at home. The schnitzel is excellent and worth trying. Get one of there pretzels to start your experience. A must stop if on the valley. read more

Great food & service. I have a gluten allergy - they were very careful & helpful with my food choices. We will go there again!

Food is amazing, staff are really nice and attentive, and ambiance is homely!! Love coming here for dinner in the cold winter months.

Superb German food with excellent menu. The real thing! And personal engaging and attentive service. read more

Don't let the location in a strip mall dissuade you from visiting this fantastic German restaurant. Service, food, drinks all excellent. Portions are quite large, we were able to share an entry. The cabbage rolls should not be missed! read more

We drove through the area and spotted this place. FIVE STARS. As 4 out of 5 of us were German, this is exceptional. We had a variety of schnitzel and the beef shish kabob. Everything was outstanding. Highly recommend read more

Alps Village - Entrance. This place has lots of pride. - German Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Wow what a great restaurant!! Staff was amazing and took care of us very graciously Oktoberfest pretzel was excellent warm with a great dipping sauce. All three of us had different versions of schnitzel. All excellent also the beach salad was a great starter. If you haven't tried this place it's a definite try. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Alps Village - Alps Pork Chop - German Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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We came back again for our second time, never disappoints. I am actually from Vegas so this is my go to when I visit my boyfriend in Indio. He knows I really like this place! This time we decided to try the pizza, we got the bbq chicken gluten free one. And I got the same gluten free chicken cutlet meal with mash potatoes again! The pizza was very good, bbq was not over powering and the chicken was cooked perfectly on top of the pizza. Some gluten free pizza I am picky with but they made this pizza just right. They also had alcohol free beer so I was able to have that while he had a real beer. I don't drink so it's nice to just enjoy this. I will be back in Feb :) read more

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Been in desert 17 years my first time here Food ( Schnitzel Milanese chicken ) was outstanding. Friendly staff Our server was Zee Service was excellent Had a pretzel to start, Cole slaw and Strudel with ice cream for dessert We will definitely become a regular read more

Alps Village - German Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Mom and Pop place is jampacked to the gills every time I've been. The food is delicious and comforting. The drinks are generous and the atmosphere is fun. I usually get the appetizer that's little sausages with this house made almost like pita bread, and then a side of the sauce that comes on the schnitzel, but they were out this time which was such a disappointment. But it did cause me to venture outside and try something else. I got The schnitzel and it was so stinking good. That sauce is just... Delicious and I want to spread it on everything. If it's dipable I'm putting it in that sauce. If I'm gonna knock anything it's at the prices are a little bit expensive. I'm sure it has to do with the quality of food that you're getting but four of us ate and had some drinks and it was like $300 after tip. And it's not fancy by any means. Comforting and good Still my favorite place to go anytime we come out to Palm Desert. read more

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Love this restaurant, been going for years and are always consistent. Service and Food. Highly recommend Stuffed Cabbage and Wiener Schnitzel. read more

If you are looking for a good combo of Western and Eastern European flavours then definitely visit this restaurant. The menu is extensive and offers big variety of different types of dishes and cuisines. There is big German food influence for sure. The main cook is from Eastern Europe and if you are familiar with Eastern European food then you will notice this type of food preparation skills. Starters: The shrimp scampi was very tasty and full of flavours and fresh ingredients. Pretzel with butter hit the marks too. Mains: My beef goulash with speatzel was very testy. The stew was rich and meat was tender. Addition of sauerkraut acidity helped cut through the richness of the beef stew. Traditional plate with sausages was full of flavours. One sausage was more German style and the other one was more Polish style. Both were delicious. Dessert: Unfortunately, Apple strudel was not the best. The pie was over cooked making the pastry dry and the apples lacked moisture. The cinnamon coating the apples had bitter taste. Overall, it was very good dining experience with great customer service. Would definitely come back for more. read more

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The good is very good, the service matches the good, and the ambiance is even better. Great place to eat, and if you like beer, it's even better!! read more

The name and menu promise a fun atmosphere but the vibe doesn't seem to lean into it, which feels like a miss-hit for a place that seems to promise a lively German beer house alpen village experience. Even the slightly elevated prices seem to promise a fun touristy / kitschy atmosphere. But where else can we get spaetzele and schnitzel? So we come here as a group despite the meh vibes. The cocktail menu is also unusual - I expected more of an Austrian / Swiss / German assortment of beers and drinks, so the extensive drink menu felt confusing and off-theme. I would have liked an assortment of pints and glass boots or a tasting flight of beers, though my peach bourbon cocktail was tropically tasty. My expectations are based on having lived briefly in the Austrian alps, and that nostalgic feeling wasn't really satisfied, but the food was pretty good and we all appreciated the vegan and vegetarian options that were a nice local touch! The service was attentive and it was packed on a Monday night in early March, which was nice to see. Overall, good for a group with diverse dietary needs if you don't mind paying extra but you'll have to bring your own fun vibes. read more

We are local and come at least once a month. Fun energy, great service, really good food, reasonable prices, nothing else to add. Get a reservation because usually packed. read more

This place was great. The appetizers, entrees and service all exceed my expectations. We will be back. read more

I love this place. There's absolutely nothing wrong with this place. The best service you could possibly imagine. I've been coming here for years and the waitress always knows me by name and always sits me down and has my beer ready for me. They have an incredible beer selection being that it's an Eastern European kind of restaurant. The food here is fantastic as well! Everything here is homemade and feels just like Home sometimes. I love the schnitzel and their pizzas! Their salads are also extremely fresh and delicious. Everything here is fresh and delicious. What depends what you really want. And the ambience here is cute and perfect just like you would find somewhere in like a little hole in Europe. read more

Best food in the desert If you haven't been you must go but be prepared to wait unless you have a rsvp But definitely worth the wait We have tried just about everything on the menu and I have to say everything is amazing read more

Friendly staff, good food. Menu is fine though no one who appeared to have a connection to the alps. Don't get me wrong, I will definitely go back again and having an authentic German/Austrian or two would make it feel like I was back home for a few moments. read more

The location was easy to to find. Parking was no hassle at all. Inside the restaurant, they have German pub vibes. It's bustling with sounds of fun. The outside patio seating has different vibe though. It's loud, but, has a slower pace feel and the vibe is different from sitting inside. The service was relatively quick. All food came out hot and at the same time. The food, however, was very disappointing. Pictures really don't tell you how much the flavor was lacking. Everything just felt like it was missing something or had something added that shouldn't have been there. I've had plenty of German food... this was different from all the other spots I've been to. It was off, to say the least. read more

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