Had friends in town and I asked where they want to have lunch out today and they said they wanted to go to West Berlin well I was skeptical at first but wow what a great food great atmosphere great selection of German beers I wanna go back there tomorrow and have lunch again All the food is homemade and made to perfection pia try the specials thank you for a great service and a wonderful lunch I'll see you soon 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

Very delicious and authentic German food with friendly staff. Very good craft beers as well

Every time I've eaten here I'm impressed with the quality of the food and the overall attentiveness of the staff. The atmosphere reminds me of the German restaurants I visited as a kid and makes me feel at home when I walk in. I'm going to miss this restaurant when I move out of Alaska. read more

Service was really good and the German food was surprisingly good. But if your thing is German beer, West Berlin is your place. A superb selection both in draft and bottle. Always pleased to have a Ayinger Celebrator (highest rated beer in the world). Try it if you like dark beer read more

Fantastic food! Appetizers:pretzel & sour kraut balls. Great service from Holly (best server I've ever had!!!) read more

West Berlin - Chicken Schnitzel Roll - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Food was great, service was great, beer is great! I have nothing but good things to say about this establishment.

My first thought upon walking in here: Wow, Anchorage is lucky to have a place like this! I've been meaning to make it down to West Berlin since it opened, and showed up at the bottom of the Yelp Anchorage splash page under "New Businesses". They still are quite new. First of all, I love the décor. There is a real risk of German joints coming off as kitschy and cheesy. I'm talking about lederhosen and Maß's bolted against the walls, non-stop accordion music, trite wooden plagues with one-liners about drinking beer, cliché technicolor Oktoberfest photos, that sort of thing. West Berlin has none of that. The space is nice and contemporary with classy accents and great lighting. There's an attractive, bistro-style cooler in the front showcasing some the fine bottled German beers, nice touch. Our server was very helpful and was knowledgeable about the food and beer. We actually had THREE servers; we were very well taken care of, something I can't say about too many businesses these days. Orders were taken at tables using tablets, really nice touch! I wish more places had high tech systems like that in place! I guess most folks wouldn't care about "other people's systems", but..."I'm a systems guy"...read: I'm a huge dork. Anyway, the food was gorgeous and delicious. The presentation was top-notch, the portions were generous, and the quality didn't leave me wanting. I got the brisket with cabbage and spaetzel, I'm not an expert on either of those, but they were tasty! Oh, and the beer. They've got all the great German beer you would want here. They don't have EVERYTHING, but they have the major staples covered. The better Munich breweries, Ayinger (best German brewery out there, in my opinion), and even an (organic) Alt beer. We got some bottles, but only because I didn't notice they had a couple of taps! Oh well, something new to try out next time. read more

West Berlin - brisket! - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Today was my first time visiting West Berlin restaurant, located in mountainview. Located at the corner of mountainview drive and north park st. First impressions walking in: clean, spacious, and lots of natural light. I was impressed off the bat by the tap list, featuring no domestic beers, all German/Bavarian brews. They do offer some local brews, but they are in a can/bottle. I had a Bavarian Pilsner, which is delicious in a bottle as I will have at home, but here on tap it is sooo much better. I had the bratwurst special and my friend had the Rahmschnitzel. Honestly everything tasted amazing, service was friendly, quick and concise, and the food came out quickly, as did the beers. Prices were very fair for food and beer, and much cheaper than popular local restaurants. If I was debating between trying something new (West Berlin) and going to the usual spot (Joe Schmoes) I would choose West Berlin. Did I mention it was nice and quiet here too? read more

West Berlin - Rahmschnitzel w/ sauerkraut and mashed potatoes - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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My wife is a breast-feeding mother and she was told to cover up for decency. She was wearing a top made for nursing so that no skin was showing. But after taking our order the server asked if we had a blanket to cover her up so that it wasn't inappropriate for the other guests that were seated 3 tables away. She walked away and the impression we got was either cover up, stop, or leave. We cancelled our order and left without making a fuss. But we wanted to let other people know that West Berlin is not nursing friendly. Refer to AS29.25.080 for the legalities of breastfeeding. Cliff notes; it is perfectly fine to breastfeed in public so long as you have the legal right to be in that place. read more

Highly recommend the Rahmschnitzel! For the sides, definitely get the Rotkohl. This place has great authentic German food! read more

West Berlin - Rahmschnitzel Pork. With Spaetzle and Rotkohl. - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

My wife and I were craving German food and were very excited to give this place a try. I've lived in southern Bavaria for 5 and a half years and have returned to visit a few times as well. I know German food. I know great German food. This is not good German food. We started with the kraut balls as they sounded unique. As soon as I tasted the first one I knew this was a bad idea. It tasted like deep fried tuna fish. Not the good kind of tuna either. The rahmschnitzel was very bland. The pommes frites are Oreda crinkle fries and the Spätzle was ok but had a weird off flavor in it. My wife had the same thoughts on the rahmschnitzel. Her potato salad was way overboard on vinegar. Borderline inedible. The service was reminiscent of Germany, in Germany it's slow, here it was stopped. I finished my drink prior to the meal arriving and never got a refill or asked if I wanted more. There was only 2 tables with people in them. Couldn't even get a water refill. And to top it all off they had some hack screeching on CNN screaming in the background through the entire meal. It's now 2 hours post meal and my stomach still feels very queasy and unwell. I know and love good German food, this was way off the mark. This is a disservice to good German restaurants. We will not be back. read more

Excellent German restaurant. Chicken schnitzel cooked to perfection. Spatzle light & fluffy & crisp. Roulladen was the special & was incredibly delicious. Definitely recommend this spot. Super cute decor & very clean. read more

West Berlin - Schnitzel Spatzle & Potatos - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Yummy Schnitzel and Spätzle. Good place for some German food.. I love the Rahm gravy..

I went here quite some months ago. It seemed like they were out of a lot of their items, which is the only reason I gave 4 stars. Other than that the food is delicious. read more

Delicious food. The brisket was perfectly cooked and the rhamschnitzel was delicious. If you're looking for a German food fix this is it. Reasonable prices too. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for about a year and we finally got the opportunity and remember to try it out! Our waitress was so kind and was easy to talk to. I would probably come back just because of her. The food on the other hand was nothing to write home about. The pork cutlet was nice and crispy but all of the sides were underwhelming. I LOVE German food but it felt like everything was really under seasoned and the spätzle had an odd texture/taste to it. I would probably come back and try it again but the food wasn't awesome when we tried it. read more

I ordered the sauerbraten with an alcohol free beer. The food was so good and my server was very nice and attentive. Definitely recommend this place for good German food and beer. read more

West Berlin - Sauerbraten special - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great authentic German food. Takes me back to being stationed in in Germany, with a nice beer selection as well.

Cafe style atmosphere with lots of German brew to choose from. Service was interesting, a little rough in the beginning but ended up great. Definitely worth a try, although some of the food wasn't my favorite. Highly recommend the pretzel, snitzel, and brats! read more

Good food. I favor the chicken since you get so much. Really tasty and I take home half every time. Sides are good whether you get the noodles or something else. read more

Best german food in Anchorage, Jaegerschnirzel is especially good. Homemade Rotkohl, is very good read more

West Berlin - Service Counter - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The people were nice but the food was ok. I had bratwurst (special) with red cabbage and german potato salad. The bratwurst was the best, great flavor. The sides were flat and lacking flavor. Family member had the brisket with spaetzle and german potato salad. He said the brisket was tasty and the horseradish sauce was good. Again the sides were bland. read more

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Overall food was okay and service wasn't the best. Our waiter had a very strong personality and just seemed to be in a terrible mood. I came specifically for beer and a pretzel and my friend had the chicken Schnitzel with 2 sides... The food isn't horrible but definitely doesn't taste authentic, wouldn't come again tbh. read more

10/10 would eat again. Rahmschnitzel was amazing. Need to go back for a beer and try more of the food.

West Berlin tasted like having prime rib for breakfast. The vegetable soup is so homade delicious it almost made me cry. So authentic family business read more

Met a friend for dinner here and we both selected the same Schnitzel. Rahmschnitzel, pork. I just butchered the spelling, surely. We were there on a Wednesday afternoon (5PM) and there weren't a lot of people in the restaurant, which is okay for C19 days. The woman who took our order was most likely the owner of the place... she assertively made me order my beer in grams(?), not sure, I ordered a 500 which seemed to be a pint, lol. The ambiance is definitely chill and if you love soccer it would be the place to hang during soccer finals. It's not romantic unless you feel the need to Lady and the Tramp a bratwurst! So, the food. Like I said, my friend and I wanted the same thing. So good!! Both of us inhaled our schnitzel! The sides are delicious but you need to be open minded to the authenticity of the food, it's very much not American. I ordered some bratwurst and sauerkraut to go for my husband, he ate all of it and nodded while eating, ! The bratwurst is made in house, the sauerkraut is made in house. So good! Try this place! read more

I'm in a post-schnitzel food coma: this place is amazing! I've never had schnitzel before, but I'd be willing to bet that West Berlin is an excellent example. The pork was perfect, the rahmschnitzel sauce creamy and flavorful, and the sides were excellent. The tang of the red cabbage really went great with the schnitzel. In addition to the food being excellent, everybody who works here is just absolutely the nicest. I really felt welcomed, and like they take pride in the food & restaurant. I'll definitely be going back! read more

This is the finest Geman food in Alaska and equal to Gemany. After spending 8 yrs in Germany I believe I can judge good German food. Family owned by Europeans/Germans that came to Alaska and opened this resturant. The food is German, the decor is German Gasthus, and the owners are friendly and attentive. The wait staff are also friendly and effcient. There dessets are fit for a king. read more

The rahmschnitzel was delicious! Friendly staff, yummy food. If you like dark beer the Ayinger Celebrator was creamy, hearty and nuanced, would get again read more

Great authentic German cuisine. We lived in Germany for 3 1/2 years and this place always brings back wonderful memories. Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Yummy and authentic German food. Among the very best I've had in the US. It would be even more German if they offered Spezi (cola mixed w orange soda like Fanta) and Apfelsaftschorle (apple juice mixed with sparkling water). read more

We had the pretzels to start with, they weren't very good - they were spongy. The entrees made up for it, we ordered the schnitzels. The pork was better than the chicken. The food came out oddly fast. read more

The food is very good, great German flavors! I have so far enjoyed the rinderbrust and the schnitzel. I'd like to see additional entrees on the menu, and the service could be a tad friendlier, but they get the job done. read more

When in Anchorage and having a hankering for German food, West Berlin is a no brainer. Everything is good but the Rhamschnitzel is my go to. It is SO good. If you enjoy German beer, there is a great selection of choices. If not, non-alcoholic choices are also available. No matter what, West Berlin is worth a visit! read more

Awesome and authentic German food. Excellent selection of unique German beers. Have been here a few times with different groups/sets of friends (always trying to introduce new folks to this place) and had just about everything on the menu by now. Everything I've had has been on the better end of the German food scale, and this is coming from a Texan (large German population and lots of authentic German food in south Texas). My go to is the rahmschnitzel and it is not only delicious but HUGE. Always enough for a second meal from the leftovers. Service has always been polite and attentive. One time a friend left her credit card and they tracked her down and offered to bring it to her. Just my opinion: although the sides are very good, there's not a single leafy green item to be had on the menu. Sometimes instead of, or along with, all the potatoes and cabbage I would love to have just a simple house salad. But the sides you do get are authentic. read more

Pretty cool spot! I came close to licking my plate clean, in fact. The location is a little random and the hours are a little bit of a bum out. I came with a large group and though we were seated and served quickly, we were notified that the kitchen was closing at 8pm. WHAT?! Without much time to figure out an order or even decide on getting more food, we all raced to get our food orders in and then hung out over a few beers. The food was great, the atmosphere was a bit lacking, and the feeling of being rushed was a little disappointing. It won't keep me from coming back though. If you're a meat and potatoes type - this is your jam - check it out! read more

West Berlin - German Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Doesn't look like much from the outside but the food is authentic and is amazing. Really good food

Waited for 40 minutes after being seated. Waitress ignored us despite attempts to get her attention. We left without being served. It felt like we were shadow banned. read more