German Restaurants in Portland, OR

“My mom is from Switzerland and we visit very often, I saw Swiss Hibiscus online and having never been to a Swiss restaurant in America we knew we had to try it. It absolutely blew us away, every single dish tasted as if it came straight from Switzerland and honestly tasted better than some restaurants IN Switzerland. I had somewhat low expectations coming in because every German type restaurant had disappointed me in the past but we were continuously impressed with every dish and how utterly authentic it was. We practically licked our plates clean, I cannot fully express how happy I am to have found this place and will for sure be coming back many many more times. Absolutely 10/10, I HIGHLY recommend this wonderful place.“

“German food can be enjoyable and this is a fun place to get some good dishes of that country. They have unique sides to go with the meal but all are well-made, I'd recommend either the fries or the spatzle especially. Feel free to ask any questions you have about the menu because the staff will be friendly and happy to answer any. Their menu is diverse, and you can try things from pretzels to German soup to different meats. Some dishes can be on the spendy side, but serving sizes are fair. The establishment is loud and casual but clean and still classy at the same time.“

“Been wanting to go here for awhile. Got a sausage plate and a brat sandwich. Both were great and loved the beer and atmosphere. Service was great too. Things were pretty clean and the location is cool. I bet it’s great in the summer when it’s warm as the deck looks like a nice place to chill. My one disappointment was the cheesecake. We got one to go and it was the worst thing I’ve ever tasted. They must have stored it next to some garlic or something because that is what it tasted like. For 10$ I’d expect a better. I will say it was also just plain in the to go box. No toppings included though they did offer ice cream topping for two dollars extra which I avoided since we ordered to go. Anyway, My partner and I each took one bite and threw it away.“

“If you’re a German beer lover, this is a must stop place for you. They have a great selection of German beers. What’s great about this place, is that you can get them on tap! Which in my opinion gets you a little closer to the real thing. No matter what, it will never taste the same as it does in Germany. I highly recommend the Köstritzer Schwarzlager (Black Lager) on tap. It’s like liquid bread. Well balanced dark beer, but without the heaviness of a stout. Their food menu is limited, but it’s not bad. There are several food carts to choose from in the terrace surrounding it. Prost, mein Deutsche Brüder!“

“Love it here! The location has so much space and plenty of seating options. We stopped in here unexpectedly after a night out and we were beyond amazed at the space. The beer is great, the service was amazing and ALL the food options were a plus. We will definitely be back soon.“

“Our son decided to take the family here, for one of the adults' birthday! This will be the first time, we've heard of this restaurant, to be honest. There were six of us eating here for the first time, ages 6-73. I call this a Tapas-style restaurant because almost everything was meant for sharing. Starting of course with a large fondue, with a steaming urn of hot melted cheese. The fondue came with a nice variety of sausages, vegetables and bread, and thinly slices of apples. Other things we shared were the Schnitzel, smoked trout, Bavarian pretzel, golden beets, and the burger Alpina which was served with fries. For desert we had the flourless chocolate cake and panna cotta. Between us we did have a glass of wine, a couple cocktails and an IPA. This is a gastro pub and the drinks menu is extensive. All of the food items were delicious and as described on the menu. Service was friendly and appropriately paced. The bathrooms are clean. Our youngest, conversed easily and both were polite to our waiter, who understands children! Bonus point for him.“

“Absolutely delicious food, true European ambiance, and old world hospitality. Closest thing to Germany I've experienced outside of Germany. The Chicken Schnitzl was exquisite, the Dill Pickle Soup to die for, and the potato salad was the best I've ever had, all for surprisingly reasonable prices. So impressed by this place and will put it on our restaurant rotation.“

“We had a fantastic brunch at this adorable restaurant. They offer delicious gluten-free versions of favorites such as Eggs Benedict and Austrian pancakes. I also recommend the rose hip lemonade and can't wait to try their ginger beer. We sampled the gluten free onion rings, and we'll definitely return on future trips to Portland to sample more of their offerings.“

“Auf unserem Road Trip haben wir natürlich auch einen Besuch beim PDX Dönerländ gemacht. Und wir können dies nur weiter empfehlen. Der Döner war super lecker und die Besitzer total freundlich und haben sich auch Zeit für einen Klönschnack mit uns genommen.“

“friendly and helpful staff. Food and espresso has always been great everytime I have been in.“

“Excellent authentic German food and drinks. Can't go there without getting a Leberkässemmel (roll with hot Leberkäse and mustard) for the road!“