I've lived in Alaska for 15 years and my husband finally agreed to take me when I found out he had recently gone with coworkers... SEVERAL TIMES. He liked it, so he figured I would. I've been making German family recipes forever, so I was looking forward to it. Well sigh, what a disappointment. The place is cute, but that's all about it has going for it. They weren't busy, but Holy hell was service slow. My husband got the brisket. It was tough, on the border of inedible. The schnitzel had a weird after taste. And the German mashed potatoes were... not great. My sauerkraut was the best part of my meal and that's not saying much. For me the biggest disappointment was the Rouladen, which I am highly skilled at making. I can tell they cheated in how they made it. It was not slow cooked as one item. Each item was put together after it was cooked, which is absolutely NOT how you make Rouladen. And they used yellow mustard, which is an abomination. Just NO. Nope. Can't recommend. read more

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Food was piping hot this time! We came about 7pm on Saturday night and scored their very last pretzel. Then they were out and couldn't make the pretzel sandwiches. I got the chicken Jaegerschnitzel with Spaetzle and mashed potato's. Next time I want to try the potato salad. I couldn't find the grapefruit German beer I wanted, but I didn't ask about it either. read more

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Amazing german cuisine that is exactly what you would want. The egg noodles are great texture and taste, the beef and horseradish dip are delicious, and the potato salad is a great side to break up the flavors. The service is very good with nice staff. Ambiance is nice and has cool german decor. read more

West Berlin did not disappoint! It was my first time experiencing German cuisine and my first restaurant experience in Alaska. We ordered the pretzels, a beer flight, pork schnitzel, and schweinebraten. The pretzels came with beer cheese and mustard. The beer cheese was a new experience for me and I preferred the mustard, but my partner thought it was fantastic. The pretzels were on the colder side, but still delicious so I can't complain! The waitress was friendly and attentive. She helped elevate the comfort that came from both the hearty food and casual atmosphere of the restaurant. I was surprised we were some of the couple people there on a Saturday. I would absolutely recommend this place and look forward to trying a different dish next time! read more

West Berlin - Pork schnitzel with mashed potatoes and rotkohl - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Food: 7/10. It was warm but came out reaaaallly quickly and wasn't HOT so I have to wonder how fresh it really was. Service: 2/10. The server was brash. One person in our small party asked if something could be without mustard. The server said "absolutely not, it's already in there and the cooks are not going to undo all of their work for that. It's unreasonable." A bit of a harsh explanation for someone who has never had German food. Ambiance: 7/10. It was cute and there were a lot of different flags, although when we went in we were the only people in there so I couldn't say much about the atmosphere. read more

West Berlin - Jagerschneitzel - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Best and only German food in Alaska, you definitely need to check this place out. Service is great and the prices are reasonable. read more

West Berlin - Only German food I know of in the state, very good and good price. Definitely go check it out - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Love this place. Busier at lunch vs dinner, but always accommodating and no line. The schnitzel just satisfies. Some say it's not as good as home-cooked, well, sometimes I like it when others cook for me and everything comes out hot at the same time! The house made pretzels with beer cheese, schnitzel w/gravy (no mushrooms) with sides of just spätzle or spätzle and fries for the kids is so simple and comforting. The currywurst is also delicious, we get it without the sauce or on the side since it is a curried ketchup and a bit strong for children. Beers are delicious, they have Fruh Kolsch and a Ayinger Brau-Weiss on tap in 250ml, 500ml, or 1L steins. Wasn't a fan of cable TV news playing constantly but oh well. Highly recommend for the food and beer. read more

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This place is a gem! The ambiance is festive with German culture/flags, etc. The service was great, attentive, nice & suggestive. The food was flavorful and tasted so fresh! I will definitely be back! read more

Hefty, delicious food for a great price. Sauerkraut meatballs are delicate and moist, brisket nice and tender, and strudel as a sweet finish. The sandwich was a tad big and definitely needs that aioli to not feel too chokey with the fried meat and bread, but still tasty and with a large serving of fries! The beers and friendly staff are fantastic as well. Will definitely be back, with a completely empty stomach prepared. read more

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If you're looking for something new to eat, this would be an excellent place. It has a home cooked meal feel to it. Different flavors and hearty taste. Great comfort food option I think. I thought the pork schnitzel was a little on the dry side. Even with gravy, it was a little chewy despite of how thin it was. I also hoped that the cabbages were a little more thinly sliced. The server lady was very efficient and quick in getting order which I liked. The food came out very quick too. Good to have its own parking lot. I might return if I'm craving some comfort food but overall it was not my favorite restaurant. You might like it though! read more

West Berlin - Menu - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Took my husband here on a date night after having a positive experience about 9 months prior. This time the food was awful and hardly edible! We got the soft pretzel with beer cheese as an appetizer. It was the frozen kind you can get from Costco and the cheese was super grainy and almost chunky and not tasty. We shared the rouladen which sounded great! Beef rolls with bacon and pickles. The beef was tough, dried out and completely over salted. The only good thing was the gravy. We got the spatzele noodles on the side which was drenched in oil and tasteless. The potato salad was awful, cold, but drenched in the gravy which made it inedible as well. Overall we barely touched the food and will not be coming back. read more

Yum and yum! We stopped in for a quick lunch and West Berlin totally hit the spot! The service was great and very attentive! I ordered the Jaegerschnitzel, it was sooooo good! The mushroom sauce and the perfectly cooked meat were spot on! The spaetzle was the ideal side for this dish. I tried the potato salad too, but it was more German and I guess I'm forever stuck in how my Polish grandma made it. I think next time I'll double up on the spaetzle! Great meal, great location, great service! read more

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What a surprise treat this place is! Basically everything is house-made, from the aioli to the breads. The restaurant inside really felt like we were transported to Germany or what I imagine it would be like anyway. Hubby and I really enjoyed the food. Service was good too. Give them a try. read more

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Came here for an earlier dinner (5-530ish) with a party of 8. Note that if your group is large, they ask that you make a reservation in advance to accommodate large groups. They did seat us without one, but I wouldn't expect this every time. Tables are spaced out far apart for covid social distancing. I don't eat German very often so take this review with a grain of salt. I ordered the Rahmschnitzel with potato salad and mashed potatoes. The pork was tender with a nice crunchy outside drenched in a sauce that was to drool over (I love a good cream sauce). Regretfully so, I should've doubled up on the mashed potatoes - so creamy. The potato salad was a bit sour for my liking. read more

West Berlin - Rahmschnitzel - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I was really disappointed in the food here. The Schnitzel was very thin almost like Milanesa, the gravy's (Rahm and Jäger) had little flavor and the Rotkohl was sour and under cooked. Sadly the prices were very high too. The service was good and the restaurant itself clean and inviting. read more

West Berlin - people sitting at tables in a restaurant - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

If I could 4.5 star rate West Berlin, I would. Service was nothing to complain about. The restaurant was fairly quiet when we went. The beers we ordered were good and so was the food. I would eat there again if I could. read more

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Came in around 5 or 6, the decor is cool, and the serving staff were super nice. I could've used some music to add some energy to the place, it felt very quiet. Menu had cool options, I got the Kessler and was a bit disappointed. No flavor and the potato salad was not what I was expecting. Cool beer options which were fun. read more

Awesome food and service. We got the meatballs and schnitzel. Definitely coming back again soon. read more

West Berlin - Menu - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Wow what a great little place hidden in Mountain View. Just happened to be on that side of town for some meetings and used Yelp to find a place for lunch. The food here is fantastic. Proper temp seasoned well Authentic. The lady who served us has a great sense of humor she was prompt and kept our water full. Looks like they have a great selection of beer especially German but since we had to go back to work, we had to stick to water. read more

We were the only people in here when we arrived around 12:30 on a Saturday. It's cold out, so maybe less people are willing to venture out. This is my first visit. The menu is limited, but I can appreciate that as sometimes it can be overwhelming to pick something. While the sauerkraut balls sounded amazing, no one else at my table likes it so I decided against ordering it. The currywurst also sounded good, but it seemed a heavy portion. I decided to get the Schnitzel Sandwich and German potato salad. When ordering I was put off by the waitress. My aunt had ordered and there was a lull, so I decided to say my order when I was gruffly interrupted by the waitress telling me it's not my turn and that my aunt needed to pick her two sides. OK, I understand that, but she also didn't ask my aunt what her two sides were so with the silence I thought it was an indicator that we were done with my aunt. My aunt asked for soup as a side which she stated she would pay the up charge. That then lead the waitress off on a tangent about some "idiot" let it happen as a side one day even though soup is not listed as a side and now because of that "idiot" customers expect it. I think she repeated "idiot" a good five times to us. My aunt still said again it was fine she would pay an up charge. Then we were told that it's fine she won't charge her because of said "idiot" from the past. This was our first visit, we weren't expecting anything as far as special treatment. We just wanted to try a new cuisine. That being said everyone seemed to enjoy their meal. My schnitzel was fine. There was a lot of onion that I picked off, but it was fine. Definitely a knife and fork sandwich. The pretzel bun was very delicious. I liked the aioli they served on the side. I wasn't a fan of the potato salad. It seemed the potatoes weren't cooked enough or something, but whatever it was I wasn't a fan. I tried my aunts spaetzle as it's new to me. It was interesting and is essentially a fried rivel type dumpling. I may come back to try the other two options I was interested in, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go again. read more

West Berlin - Schnitzel Roll and German potato salad $10 - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

If you want wonderful German food, this is the place to go. We try to go at least once every six weeks, our family from the valley comes in and has a meal with us. My mother-in-law is German so we always know that this will be a pleasant experience for her. Last time we were, there was a week ago. We had so many of the appetizers that we couldn't resist, that it was hard to find stomach room for our Rahmschnitzel and Jagerschnitzel that we had. But taking it home for the next day always works for us. read more

I got to go back more! I have been here many times with my family and it's always a German Food Haven which is kick butt comfort food! Schnitzel Love! Today I let hubby get his Rahmschitzel which we shared with my five day marinated Saeurbraten Special! So good both! The place is a little dated but so is the food! It goes back to German food love which is an original! Beer only! German Beer no complaintes! Uh EVER! read more

I've been to Germany many times so when my wife suggested West Berlin for dinner I was excited. We arrived and found the place to be a small spot with maybe a dozen tables. Low lights and native music playing, the mood was set for a good meal. The wife and I both ordered the schnitzel with sides and the kid had the schnitzel sandwich with fries. We found the chicken schnitzel to be gristly and having pieces of fat, the meat obviously wasn't trimmed before preparing. The breading had decent flavor but there were parts where the breading was too thick and became gross. The kraut didn't have a good flavor at all. I did enjoy the beer but that's hat we went there for. One thing that I didn't like is when they brought the food over the guys bare fingers were touching my food. Unacceptable. I had high hopes for a good German joint but this isn't it. read more

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Wonderful lunch today - great service with one of the nicest folks we've ever come across (Hollie). She was prompt to great us, super friendly and offered great suggestions about the different menus items. We tried the Rahmschnitzel and Jaegerschnitzel with the spaetzle and rotkohi as sides. Came out quite quickly - hot and fresh and absolutely delicious. We even got a nice sample of the soup of the day, which was hearty and perfect for a cold afternoon. We really enjoyed our visit and look back to returning to this very unique neighborhood gem. read more

We just returned from three months in Germany where we had so much good German food and beer. This place is excellent and the food is great and authentic. They have five draft beer selections of real German Beer. I highly recommend it. I ate here twice this week and had the Jaegerchnitzel and Brot plate both were excellent. read more

As a tradition for our Anniversary we pick a restaurant we have never been too, so on that note living in Alaska 50+ years it can be hard to find. We drove to Mt View to visit West Berlin & actually drove around the building because there wasn't any other vehicles around. We stopped & noticed a person going in to get dinner pick up so we decided to venture in. We walked in & were greeted by Michelle & seated. Not ever going to a German restaurant we really didn't know what to order but the menu explains the dishes very well. They have 4 German beers on tap, my husband ordered a hef ( can't remember the name) but he liked it, I ordered the radler which has a grapefruit taste which was yummy. We then decided on our choices for dinner I ordered Rahmschnitzel which was fantastic (breaded pork steak w gravy) & 2 sides to choose from. My husband picked Rinderbrust (brisket with a side of horseradish sauce) & again 2 sides to pick. The dinners was fantastic & enough for my lunch today. Prices are very reasonable & the food was fantastic. This place is busy with people coming in to pick up dinner during our time here. We will be adding West Berlin to our rotation of places to eat at! read more

West Berlin - Rinderbrust with Spaetzle - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Amazing service and food. Schweinbraten and jagerschnitzel were full of flavor and presented beautifully. Spaetzel,Rothohl, and mash were great addition to the meal. You gotta try the deep fried sauerkraut balls(sauerkraut, rotisserie pork loin and vegetables with honey mustard sauce!) read more

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The food was pretty good. Appetizer of saukraut meatballs were good. The potato pancakes were good as well. I ordered the Wiener schnitzel with a mushroom gravy on the side. The pork Wiener schnitzel was not at all tender and could have used pounding it thinner to tenderize it more. My husband had the brisket with gravy and it was excellent. The service was good. The Octoberfest Beer was terrific. A fun night read more

Sadly there's a lack of Western European cuisine in Anchorage. So when I know or hear of one I will go out of my way...even across town to Mountain View...to try it. This was my second time at West Berlin and once again I am surprised with how many open tables there are around me. Given the quality of the food, price, and collection of German beers it strikes me as peculiar. The inside is designed like the family running it is straight from Deutschland but in fact it is a successful Hawaiian restauranteur. Even though the place was not busy, service could have been better...but this could have been their "busy" night. I had the Jaegerschnitzel, which is what I got the first time going and since I'm a believer in the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" saying, I was relieved when it was equally as good as last time. I don't usually splurge on dessert but the Apfelstrudel sounded too good to pass up. It wasn't anything I couldn't make at home but when in Berlin... -HH read more

West Berlin - Jaegerschnitzel - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Great food! Great service! Lots of authentic items to choose from- we had a variety of dishes and sides and all were amazing. The best sauerkraut I've ever had. read more

Genuinely both a surprise and a treat. I've spent my life going to Germany with my mom every holiday and was unable to this year due to COVID, luckily my boyfriend suggested we come here and it was absolutely heartwarming. The food was phenomenal and the women worked up front were so kind. I got the Rahmschnitzel, my boyfriend got the classed Jagerschnitzel and we both left over the moon happy with our meals. The Rahm sauce is next level good for cream sauce lovers, I would put it over everything personally, and in the future plan to ask for extra. Everything was done well, classic German schnitzel and sides, and if you like that style food this restaurant is a cant miss for you. Will be returning many times in the future! Customer for life! read more

West Berlin - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Ok so I have never been to Europe. I am not German . And I am not going to pretend to be a subject matter expert when it comes to Authentic German cuisine - but I do know good food when I eat it and I LOVE the food here !!!!! I ordered a to go meal for lunch. It was Amazing! It was spotless in the restaurant, the lady named Holly that was working the counter was so nice! The food was a 5star experience and the people I saw eating there and leaving were happy and seemed to be enjoying everything . The prices are good the portions are good and I am looking forward to coming back and trying other things. I think I've finally found my favorite lunch place in Anchorage!! read more

I really like German food. First time here and it was a great experience. The brisket in gravy was really good with the side of horseradish sauce. The pork schnitzel on bun was delicious. The lemon aioli, gravy, buns for the burgers, breads, Apple strudel, everything is made in house. Well, except the fries. Worth going to give a second, third, fourth, fifth's try. read more

West Berlin - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I had ordered lunch from this place a couple of times for pickup in the last couple of months and I have enjoyed each dish I tried. West Berlin is located in Mountain View at the corner of Mountain View Dr. and N. Park St. Like I had mentioned in my previous review, this restaurant is not exactly located in the best part of town, but that doesn't deter a lot of the working regulars and military personnel from the base nearby to pack this place for lunch. The dining area has a distinct European vibe to it with memorabilia on the walls that gives the impression that World Cup soccer fans would come here on a regular basis. The employees here are super friendly and I make sure to tip them generously before I leave. My most recent visit had me ordering the Rinderbrust (a beef brisket plate covered with gravy and a side of horseradish sauce) along with two sides. I chose the Rotkohl (red cabbage with spices) that had a taste of apple to it which was very delicious and their Sauerkraut. The beef brisket was tender and flavorful with the gravy. The horseradish was an excellent addition and some of the best I've had recently. I would request this as an order by itself if I was having prime rib for dinner. The Currywurst (two pork sausages topped with curry ketchup) on a previous visit was also outstanding. They also have this available as a Berlin Street Special with fries for a dollar less instead of an entree. The menu itself has a good selection of Bavarian cuisine including the Kasseler (pork loin brined in spices and smoked with hickory chips), the Rahmschnitzel (a breaded chicken or pork cutlet with a paprika cream sauce consisting of mushrooms and onions, garnished with lemon and parsley), and the Sauerkraut Balls (sauerkraut and breaded ground pork served with honey mustard sauce). Specials for lunch and dinner are displayed on a daily basis by the counter. This is another local business to support with a versatile menu and great people. read more

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I was super excited to hear there was a German restaurant in Anchorage. West Berlin takes a big swing at the concept, but doesn't really connect. The food isn't bad, just not very authentic. I realize this sounds unfair for an American restaurant and maybe a bit snobby, but other German restaurants stateside can pull it off, so I wish West Berlin had as well. I tried a variety of dishes, to include the schnitzel wiener art, currywurst, jaegerschnitzel, potato salad, mashed potatoes, spatzle, and fries. The dishes are filling and you won't leave hungry. The German beer selection in both draft and bottle were above average for the US let alone Anchorage. On the day I visited, there was only one server, who was clearly overwhelmed. If you've got a craving for German food, West Berlin may fill this hole for you, so long as you temper your expectations. read more

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Haven't heard of this place before but I'm glad Alaska had some different regions of food. Pretty wonderful service, also a great place to sit and have a beer. Came over because I heard they had some wonderful pretzels. They are pretty heavy pretzels, you could order it for your main meal. The ones I got didn't seem as fresh as others. The mustard and beer cheese that came with them are amazing! You defiantly have to try. Although the food seems a bit bland the beer list is amazing! If I could go anywhere to drink a beer it seems like West Berlin would be a great place for a nice German style beer! Will be coming back for more beer and pretzels! read more

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Disclaimer, I've never been to Germany so I don't know if this is truly authentic or not, but I loved it! From the cheesy cardboard decorations hanging around the restaurant to the perfect cold rainy day hearty food. I got the pork schnitzel with the mushroom gravy, scalloped potatoes, and red cabbage with a small pour German hefe on draft. Everything was great. The pork schnitzel reminded me a lot of country fried steak/chicken and the gravy wasn't too salty. The scalloped potatoes are not how we think of them. They are scalloped in shape but are cold, tender, and marinated in vinegar. The purple cabbage was also cold with hints of apple cider, but they were not sweet, nor bitter. I would definitely recommend and will be back! read more

West Berlin - pork schnitzel with mushroom gravy, purple cabbage, and scalloped potatoes - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Great food, reasonable prices. If you want a taste like home, go to West Berlin. There were three of us which all ordered different meals. Everyone enjoyed their meal immensely. read more

Absolute treasure of a find in Anchorage, AK. Authentic German food in a snowy back drop. Schnitzel was outstanding, Spätzle was fresh...Red Cabbage was OK...the Beer was awesome. Service was friendly and efficient! Great restaurant with a neat German feel. Recommend in a heart beat! Prost! read more

Good German, good service, and a clean and pleasant restaurant. We tagged along with friends for dinner and learned of this place. The food was authentic German food. The menu had the German names with the English description. Beer menu rotates selections and there was a decent variety to choose from. I had pork jägerschnitzel with spätzle and German potato salad. Decent sized portions were just as described and cooked exactly as I would have expected. We'll be back to try more off the menu. This is a good, solid German food restaurant. read more