Went on a Monday at 3pm to get some happy hour items to split. Thought we'd try a few different things at a smaller portion size before committing to doing a full dinner here. The happy hour menu items are priced enticingly however what we didn't know when going was that you have to order a drink to be permitted to order off the happy hour food menu. So any discount you think you'll be getting is offset by even the cheapest 5 dollar soda. The picture I've attached (2 sodas not pictured) will put you back 36 bucks after taxes. The pretzel was good. A small step up from the ones you can buy in the freezer section at Costco. Potato pancake was probably fried up earlier in the day and kept in a bin until service. It was not crispy which is kinda the best part. It had been at one point but it was pretty steamed by the time we got it. Potentially microwaved to heat it up, if I had to guess. The sausage was good. Really smooth and good flavor. Probably microwaved as well cause there were no grill marks or ant desingnators that it was cooked in a pan or flat top. Woulda been really nice with some crisp on the skin. The burger was very good. I'd get it again if I were to return although I'm not sure I will. Glad I tested it out during happy hour cause I woulda been really bummed to spend significantly more at dinner for that level of food. read more

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Spot on service! The deco is fantastic. I love the Jager Schnitzel and the cabbage rolls. The fondue and beet salad were so good. We had a person in our group that was so difficult! The staff handed the situation with professionalism and grace. Much appreciated! read more

Great food. Excellent service. Clean and interesting building. Great place to eat. Food is constantly good. What staff are awesome.

It has been awhile since we ate here. I wanted some cheese fondue and this was the only local place I could think of. It was during happy hour and although they weren't crowded, it did take a lot longer than it should have to actually get our food (which was not extensive) delivered to our table. The food was as I remembered. It satisfied my craving of fondue and bread read more

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Good food , good decor. Really feels like Your stepping into a different world. The staff is super nice and attentive. Great happy hour and selection of drinks. Their brownie desert is insanely and dangerously good!! I'd go just for that! read more

Gustav's - Birthday treat on the house - Pubs Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Happy Hour and Dinner service was great. We walked in, to traditional German music. It quickly puts you in a happy mood as we anticipated dinner. We celebrated our daughter's birthday. We shared some happy hour small plates, sausage, potato pancakes and Fondue with bread. The small plates were nicely presented and delicious. I could definitely see an improvement in the cheese fondue under new owners. It stayed warm and creamy. I ordered the Stuffed Cabbage with Mashed Potatoes. I was so full, I think next time I'll order from the Happy Hour menu to receive 1 Cabbage Roll, instead of two. Everyone else enjoyed their meals. To top off the our evening, Gustavs surprised our daughter with an Apple Strudel with whipped cream, topped with a candle. That was sweet and a nice touch. We will definitely come back and bring some friends to enjoy Gustavs! read more

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We were so impressed that all the servers were so friendly and wanted their customers to have a nice experience. The food was delicious.

Gluten free review: We stopped in at Gustavs for the atmosphere and I was surprised to hear that have gluten free bread! I ordered the fondu (Swiss cheese with black pepper and gluten free bread/not dairy free). The bread was good and wasn't even freezer burnt (you know how it is). We also ordered the bratwurst and the lentil soup. we grabbed one Hot Toddy (some people say whiskey is gluten-free and some do not handle it well, choose wisely based on your needs). We loved everything we got. I think what we loved the most was the fact we got to have the option to dip bread and sausage in the cheese. What a treat Maybe in the future they'll have some delicious gluten free beer on tap for us to guzzle. I must say our waiter (Caz) was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about gluten free and was happy to check right away when he didn't know. the service was phenomenal. He didn't make us feel bad for asking and was so happy to help, that in itself is hard to find in a gluten free life. We feel bad enough as it is just asking. I can't wait to go back and try the sandwiches! If you're looking for some yummy fun food and atmosphere this is a great place to try! I'll be back for sure. Prost! Geh Essen read more

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What a beautiful German restaurant. The interior was grand and loved the dark lighting. Family friendly but also a great place for a date or small and large gathering. Plenty of seating. We started with fondue and a variety of German breads for appetizers. Dinner was delicious and we all left full. Servers were great at answering questions as I don't typically eat German food. read more

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Had take out from here for years and have been left wanting. But tried tonight and was happily surprised. Well done Gustav s. Fondue's hints of wine and nutmeg. Thanks your spatzle on point . Gravy good. I applaud you on bringing customer service in for of real flavor! read more

The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and while the restaurant was full, it wasn't very loud.

Tonight we came in for a late dinner with my father in law. I got the Haus cheeseburger and it was delightful. My wife had French onion soup and garlic cheese bread. Service was quick and overall atmosphere was great. Haven't been here in a while and was very pleased with everything. read more

We were there just a couple of days ago, sitting in the restaurant, since our little grandson joined us. We ordered Cabbage Rolls and two Schnitzel. A part of the orders was not warm enough and, after mentioning it to the server, Heather, she notified the manager, who came over immediately and made sure everything was fabulous. Thank you again. This is customer service at its best! Besides the service, we also love the food! That coming from me, who is from southern Germany, means a lot. read more

I want to give 5 stars so badly because the food really is delicious! But for the 2nd time it came out cold. This feels like such a common thing now even at an $85.00 lunch with no cocktails. Like can my food at least be hot pretty please! read more

Came here for a retirement party and had some appetizers sausage, fondue. Yummo! Seen they're offering a Ruben sandwich. This sandwich is a beast thin sliced meats piled high with melted cheese! Fun night out will return. read more

Damn good German food - who knew you could find that in Vancouver? My partner have come here several times and are always pleased. We've tried the chicken schnitzel, jaeger schnitzel, medallions of pork loin, and the klopse. They're all great, but definitely recommend sticking with the classic jaeger schnitzel (the mushroom sauce is SO good). Also, the fondue is great, get the pretzel with it. The German breads were pretty meh comparatively. Oh and make sure to order a giant Hefe (finally a place in the PNW that doesn't just serve IPAs). read more

Only drank water. Fondue, stuffed cabbage roll, and chopped salad with chicken, with strudel as dessert. All the food was fabulous! Rhonda, our server, was so sweet and attentive. She was busy but it never felt that way. We sat by the fire and it was so nice! read more

Cozy atmosphere, great service and comforting Bavarian food. Would recommend the fondu. The drinks are great, we only wish they had more vegetarian food options. read more

It was quite an experience. From the atmosphere to the menu. It was German cuisine. We started with the fondue, which was delicious. The chicken schnitzel was so moist and tender. The flavors were great! We ended with the chocolate mousse. This was the real deal! read more

Favorite spot for my wife and I! On recent visit the cross-dressing dude who seated us was very nice, server was nice, and of course excellent food. read more

Can't wait to go back!! We ended up here, after a different restaurant sold out of their main dinner course on a Friday night. It was just after 8 pm and so the happy Hour menu was available. I ordered a lemon drop while perusing the menu. I was amazed at the happy hour prices!! I ended up with a salad, cabbage roll, potato cakes, and fondue for the table. My partner ordered the 12 oz steak, medium rare, and it was cooked correct! The food was soooooo delicious and it's so cute inside. The servers were friendly, often checking in and the only complaint I could possibly have is it's kinda dark in there, so it was a little hard to read the menu. read more

The food was really tasty and I love their fondue! I think its a bit pricey for the smaller portions that you get but it all tastes good so it's a fair exchange. The servers are always very kind and helpful I enjoy the atmosphere and how dark it is inside. It makes it feel so calming in there read more

Gustav's - Wedge salad and Spätzle Alfredo - Pubs Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I came here for dinner and wow the restaurant makes you feel like you are in Germany. The ambiance inside is very nice. We were able to get a seat quickly and got recommendations for their fondue and potato cakes to start off. For us, we knew it would be too much so skipped on that. We got 4 entrees. The sausage trio, chicken schnitzel Parmesan, chicken jagerschnitzel, and macaroni & cheese. The service was good, server took the order and brought the food to us. Most of the time we didn't need the server. We shared the food family style to try everything. For the sausage trio, we ordered the bier sausage, bratwurst and wild boar sausage. The wild boar sausage was my favorite, it has a slight sweetness that went well with the meat. The sausage trio also came with some scalloped potatoes with bacon, and two types of cabbage. read more

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Awesome evening. All staff were very cordial. Our waitress. Nia, went beyond and totally made our evening memorable. Food reminded us of our time spent in Germany. Needless to say we will definitely be returning. Thank you to all for this great evening. read more

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Food and service always the best. Dine here twice a year with party of 7 never disappointed

I've found that it is kind of a hit and miss experience. On our last visit the food was over salted and over all unappetizing. We've been there on several occasions and have left disappointed more than once. I don't think we will return. read more

Called to make a reservation told us they didn't take reservations and we got there they put us in a little four person booth with five people then they argued and said that there was no other seating because they are all reserved what is it you either do take reservations or you don't and you don't argue with customers read more

Gustavs has stepped up their menu and have a great Happy Hour every day 2pm-5pm then later 8pm-10pm. Good beer and the bartenders know how to make cocktails read more

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I like the ambiance and the food is good. I love the service tho. Would recommend this place. read more

Love the fondue! I go here often just for the fondue with bread & sausage. Oh, and the bread pudding is to die for as well!

We went at 3 and it was happy hour time! On a Saturday Service from management and our server... mimi(name started with M) was so pleased and great suggestions!!! Pretzel. 4 Rosemary cheese bread 5 Sausage combo 5 Reuben 5. Tasty and huge! Chocolate mousse 4 Streusel 4 Bread pudding 4 Drinks 5 This is a great place for a large party... We had 10 I know everything above doesn't seem to average to 5 But when you have a great combination of service and food... it is a 5 to me read more

Not a five star experience. It should be a 3.5 star, but that's not an option. I have reviewed Gustavs before, but it's now under new ownership and management Why the ding? Well, the folks at the hostess station are not friendly or conversational. I felt they were unhappy we were there.....not a good start. We asked for a comfortable seat for my 85-year old mother and the host snapped "We don't have comfortable chairs." Huh?! For me the kiss of death is rudeness- hey, choose kindness! The other "ding" is the downright dirty dining room. They clearly had not cleaned under our table after the previous guest. When I asked them to clean it, the gal looked right through me and turned to walk away. The menus were sticky and had food dried and smeared on them. Yuck. The food was outstanding, our waitress phenomenal! We were lucky to take advantage of the Happy Hour menu. Mom and I shared the Hungarian Jaeger Schnitzel. The portion was so huge, I thought they'd forgotten to split the plate. It was stupendous. Nice crisp crust, very little grease. The mushroom sauce was pretty much what you'd expect. The Spatzel is why I go back. It was not as hot as I prefer, but that's just me! My extremely fussy and grumpy into perpetuity dad ordered the "Kohlrouladen" or, stuffed cabbage rolls. To be honest. I'm amazed he didn't leave due to the filth, but since it was my birthday he was trying to behave.... He was so very, very, very happy with his dinner! He cleaned his plate then mine, them moms! The rolls were crunchy, not soggy, and easy to cut. They were wrapped tight, no ripping of the cabbage. He called the flavor "superb". My daughter and her hubster shared the "Bratwurst, Smoked Bier Sausage, Weisswurst and Spicy Chicken Sausage" platter. It was a gargantuan serving, but it looked absolutely amazing! They cleared their plates. My two-year old granddaughter got the kids cheeseburger. It too was HUGE, and sadly served red in the middle. We did not make a fuss, but we also did not let her eat it. She loved the Spatzle so she did not go hungry! I feel badly that a place with such outstanding food was in the condition in which we found it. The lack of cleanliness and ice-cold "greeting" almost made us go across the street to Taco Bell. If they clean it up, I'll go back and hopefully return here with five stars. read more

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Excellent food, quick and friendly service. Great specialty cocktails. I wish there was still a Gustav's in Oregon.

I don't know how this place has less than 5 stars. The staff went above and beyond tonight to make sure we had a great first visit there! Food was delicious. We ordered the Hungarian jäeger schnitzel to split, some happy hour snacks and two beers. Only spent about $60 before tip! Server was what really made the night so awesome. She was friendly, knowledgeable about everything we asked and anticipated what beer my girlfriend was going to order while she struggled to Google everything trying to find what it was called on the menu Tonight was an Oktoberfest celebration and they had a Polka musician walking around playing the accordion. It really made the experience a full event! Thanks for a great date night! read more

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A true touch of German elegance and fine dining. Just had a delicious lunch today. Totally authentic, even the sauces were a treat for my tongue. Incredible. I have not enjoyed a meal so much in a great time. ( in Vancouver that is). The service was totally beyond expectations. Friendly, informative, made you glad you came in. The host (Enrique) was handsome and so very attentive and forthcoming with the choices and favorites. The waitress (Jess) was a great wow! Very attentive but not intrusive. She also informed us of the other two restaurants owned by the proprietor located in Vancouver. Can't Wait to try them. The meal was just delicious, a culinary Delite and beyond expectations. We will assuredly be returning to this house of welcome and deliciousness. We are planning a birthday party for my father at this location. read more

So glad that Gustav's still exists somewhere! The restaurant is beautiful, the staff were friendly and attentive, the experience was top notch. We celebrated a birthday there and they added a delicious apple strudel to our order. Our waitress was excellent and truly went above and beyond for us. The meals were an excellent value and well cooked. Everyone shared a bit of their dish and all our plates were clean The fondue was as delicious as I remember, but the bread was stale and the portion was small. I'd recommend a larger portion (I'd pay more for it too) of fondue, since it's a Gustav's staple. I just think it would really surprise and delight your guests. Overall, great place to celebrate a birthday! Just wish there were more of them around. read more

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Came here with my family on a Tuesday night. The wait was over an hour. Definitely make a reservation if you're planning on coming to dinner. Did enjoy a good old fashion while I was waiting in the bar. After we were seated, it was at least 15 minutes before our waiter came over to us. Someone had brought some water as we were waiting. When the server came I am glad she was attentive and took care of us after that. The food is always delicious here. It took about 35 minutes for our food to come. My son had the chicken schnitzel. His favorite and why we come here. I had the Saint Moritz chicken schnitzel. Fried schnitzel with some delicious black forest ham and cheese melted on top. I love their red cabbage with the perfect hint of sweet and sour. Spatzle always right on and delicious. I really love their potato pancake with the applesauce inMy son had mashed potatoes, they were yummy. We had started off with the sausage and bread fondue. This is always a win. Delicious. The server even asked if we wanted more bread, which we did. Three stars is for the long wait. Food gets four stars. Server gets four stars. Update. Came here tonight and had a good experience. Had the cabbage rolls they were a three star. Cabbage and meat inside was kind of tough. Sauce was really good. Chicken schnitzel was large tender and yummy. Service was really good tonight. read more

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Lunch at Gustav's the other day was delicious! We had the cheese fondue and the Prime Rib French Dip with caramelized onions and fries. Both were great! The fondue comes with two types of bread and was plenty for the two of us to share. The French Dip was excellent too. The caramelized onions added a lovely depth of flavor. The Au Jus was tasty but a little skimpy. I think the server would have gotten me more if I'd asked though. Next time I will. The fries were hot and crispy, just how I like them. Our server was attentive and friendly. Gustav's is a cozy place to have lunch on a cold, rainy day. I'll be back! read more

We visit Gustav's anytime we're in Vancouver, as it's the only location left in the franchise. We absolutely love the food every time. This visit, we ordered cheese fondue, a cabbage roll, and jäger schnitzel with spaetzle. Everything was epically delicious! I was beyond impressed with the depth of flavor of the cabbage roll and vegetable beef broth it came in. Our server was also friendly and very attentive! Awesome experience overall! read more

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Finally stopped in at the Vancouver location for lunch. The restaurant was cute and clean. Loved the fireplace and the Christmas tree they had up for the holidays. We've been to the Portland locations before but it's been years since we've eaten at Gustav's since. My husband came here for the Shepard's pie but it was no longer on the menu so he was disappointed. We ended up sharing the fondue with bread and sausage and the 2 brats dish. I was a little underwhelmed with everything but my husband enjoyed the fondue. The service could have been better. We waited a few mins before we were greeted/seated. Our waitress was nice but when we asked for the check, we waited over 10 mins. I think she forgot about it until she walked by again and saw us sitting there... Not sure if I'll be back again. read more

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