For reference my 5 star experience was in the gondola. Highly recommend doing this though while in…read moreVail! Definitely felt like I was back in a Switzerland ski town! The gondola is cool because we had our own speak to play whatever we pleased! It felt very private and intimate which I really enjoyed. I loved the decor throughout the restaurant and our gondola had cute little touches as well. For example they had a coo coo clock that when off every hour. For drinks I tried their feuerzangenbowle and the muled wine. My husband got a Hugo spritz and jagertee. I loved my drinks the feuerzangenbowle uses flambé which was so cool!, it's pretty similar to the muled wine. Muled wine is always a favorite of mine when the weather gets cold! Our server was awesome and super attentive. He answered any questions we had and was very friendly. The gondolas have a set menu we ended up ordering more that was on the set menu since I wanted fondue and my husband wanted the raclette. We added on a fondue, ordered the raclette that came on our fixed menu and added on steak, along with the pretzel that comes as an appetizer. The food was really good, I think it is also just so cozy and suiting for the cold weather! Fondue and raclette are also just such a fun way to dine! Highly recommend and definitely will be back just to try the standard experience too without the gondola.

Alpenrose is a fun German restaurant in Vail with a cozy, alpine-inspired atmosphere. The outdoor…read morepatio is especially cute, and the inside continues the charming German theme. It's a popular spot, so I definitely recommend making a reservation. The menu isn't huge, but it offers a nice selection of traditional German favorites like bratwurst, schnitzel, fondue, and desserts. The food was enjoyable, and it was a fun dining experience, especially if you're looking to try classic German cuisine.

We were really looking forward to our meal at Swiss Chalet, but it ended up being such a…read moredisappointing experience that we kept talking about it for days afterward--unfortunately not in a good way. The cheese fondue was not what we expected at all. I've had fondue several times in the past, but it was nothing like what I've had before. The one we ordered--supposedly the mildest option on the menu according to our server--was overwhelmingly pungent, and the sour note completely threw us off. The meat fondue was also underwhelming. The flame was too low, and the meat pieces were large and thick, so they took forever to cook, which made the whole experience feel slow and frustrating. The interior and concept are cute, but the food simply didn't live up to the price or the hype. I wouldn't recommend this place.

Absolutely loved Swiss chalet! So much food that we could hardly finish but it was absolutely…read moredelicious. Got a glass of champagne as well which is my favorite when you can order just a glass. Fun ambiance in Vail. They were clearly busy but service was the best then could do.

It says closure is temporary on website so don't write off this amazing place based on yelp not…read morebeing accurate. Go here support them some of the best food in the valley!!

Fun place with decent schnitzel. Spatzel was good too. Had different types of meat sausage. Never…read morehad Elk sausage but it was tasty. Service was nicely done. Ambiance was quite simple and outside seating was a nice touch.

Met some family here and had an excellent meal…read more The Bavarian Feast was great to share family styler for 5 of us. We also order an additional chicken Schnitzel which was very tender and succulent, cooked just right! Everyone in the party had a Great time and enjoyed the food, saying we will have to come back as we hit the door to leave. 5 starz

Let's start with the positives -- the ambiance and staff were great. I also liked the honey bite…read more(bier cocktail), it was like nothing I've had before. As for the food, unfortunately, it was underwhelming. I haven't had much German food, but everything just tasted bland and lacked seasoning. I love trying new cultures, so I'd happily give it another chance but I was just not impressed this time.

This quaint restaurant felt like you were right in the Alps even down to the servers uniforms. I…read morehad the Alm Pasta Sudtirol (pesto pasta) as my entree. It was tasty, but I had a bit of buyer's remorse when I saw the other's dishes. I had a bite of the Schweinshaxe (pork shank) and Resi's Schnitzel which were both delicious. Some of the table was still hungry after our entrees, so we ordered some Bratwurst Bites and Pretzel to top off the meal. To finish, we had the chocolate fondue. Overall, it was a great meal in Vail Village.

I want to give kudos for a very friendly, attentive staff. However, the cheese fondue dinner was a…read morecomplete disappointment. The amount of fondue was absolutely paltry, especially given it was supposed to serve two people and cost $80. We had a nearly full basket of bread remaining after eating all the cheese. They also provided boiled potatoes and blanched vegetables to dip in the cheese along with dried fruit but that only made the meager cheese situation worse. It was more appetizer sized and even the fondue itself was bland and lackluster with no flavors of kirsch, wine, or other seasonings. We had to go somewhere else to actually get dinner. I appreciate the waiter discounting our meal to try and make up for it. The portions of the other entrees looked good so maybe go here for those and skip the fondue.

So thrilled to have found this wonderfully authentic German spot! The food was not only delicious…read morebut the portions were huge! Each dish comes automatically with delicious German bread and either soup or salad. My Veal cordon bleu was exceptional, so flavorful, tender, and delicious! My husband had the Hungarian schnitzel and it was a wonderful twist on an original favorite! The brats are terrific and the sauerkraut is wonderful! Service is a little slow and kind of curt but probably because I'm fairly certain that there was only one server for the entire restaurant so I give her major kudos for handling everyone!!! The place is like stepping into a Midwest supper club....wood and beer signs on the wall and a delightful accordion player appropriately adored in lederhosen playing polka music, it was perfect! I would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a casual home cooked German experience!

This is a good German Food Restaurant. The staff are very courteous and helpful, and the food is…read moreauthentic and delicious.

Always like this place! The restaurant is beautifully decorated, clean, and welcoming vibe. There…read moreare inside seatings on main floor, pub style on lower floor, and outdoor seatings. Service was good even on busy Saturday dinner and lots of big groups in main dining hall. Drinks were cold and some imported, I had a dunkel beer which paired well with Jägerschnitzel. Bread and salad served before meal that almost filled my tummy! Big portions. Food was delicious, and the pastries were awesome! We ordered 6 desserts to share and I absolutely love the raspberry moose. It's a great experience every time I go there!

Having lived in Germany we were curious about Edelweiss, a popular local German-themed restaurant…read more We were able to get a table at the last minute though it was unfortunately in a cellar which detracted from the experience. Edelweiss has a comprehensive menu offering a wide range of classic German fare as well as a great selection of German beers on tap. We started with half liters of the King Ludwig Weissbier and Warsteiner Dunkel and both were exceptional - clean, crisp, properly chilled and served in the appropriate glasses. Entrees were preceded by a German salad course which were standard Bohnengemuse, Rotkohl, Rote Beete, and Kartoffelsalat. The red cabbage was excellent but the other samples lacked freshness. In particular, the potato sald was rather bland and lacked the depth of flavor and piquancy one finds in a well crafted Swabian or Bavarian Kartoffelsalat. For our entrees we ordered the Weinerschnitzel a la Holstein and the Rouladen. The Schnitzel was excellent in quality and preparation - a definite winner. The Rouldaen, however, was tough and smothered in a bland gravy that was too starchy and lacked the umami kick one expects from a home made sauce. I suspect, the Rouladen was made in a large batch that was served over the course of time; mine was clearly old - likely frozen - and had not been prepared with the time necessary for a fall apart dish. We finshed with the Apple Streudel which redeemed the disappointment of the Rouladen. Flaky with natural apple tartness and a genrous helping of whipped cream. Overall, Edelweiss is ambitious in scope but somewhat lacking in execution. We recently reviewed on this site Mader's of Milwaukee which is an exceptional German restaurant so our experience was benchmarked against that standard. We do want to say that our server was attentive and properly spaced our meal. We recommend Edelweiss and suggest reservations as it is popular.

Friendly owner and great food. Lived the Rouladen and…read moreSchnitzel. Bread dumplings were awesome too. Just like Mom used to make.

This place is a treasure! Make a reservation (they make everything to order and staff accordingly)…read more Growing up in Hawaii, I haven't had much exposure to German food. I got curious and it led me to Gaby's. Luckily, my group of three newbies (who stumbled upon it) were accommodated by the gracious and hard working staff of Gaby's. Everything we tried was delicious! (Sorry food didn't last long enough for pictures.) The vibe was small, welcoming, straightforward- felt like walking into a dive bar that magically brought you to a German family's kitchen table. We'll be rsvp'ing again soon.