German Restaurants in Portland, OR

“What a great experience. Our party of four was there for brunch. I had apple fritters with side of amazing Hungarian sausage with homemade mustard. - exceptionally good! My wife and daughter had baked pancakes with plums, the other with raisins. Very unique, very good as well. One man runs the whole restaurant from kitchen to table. Loved the experience.“

“I got the riesenschnitzel. It was delicious.

Anita does all the baking here and she's amazing, so make sure to save room for dessert, or take something home with you. I got the black forest cake, but sadly forgot to take a picture of it.“

“Good selection of decent German beer on tap.Brought out of town family.On July 30,Rudest Worse Bartender that I have ever met.Zero Customer skills.Exactly what I did not want,When trying to introduce Portland to visitors.This place used to be good.“

“Food, beer atmosphere are spot on. Exposed brick and homey welcoming atmosphere. We sat at at a lovely outdoor booth. The problem was we felt rushed and our server was short and not very pleasant. She didn't ruin our experience because the food and atmosphere and BEER was off the hook.“

“Fantastic German experience. Setting and decor are fun. Great view of the St John’s bridge from the deck. If you want German beer and sausages this is one of three of the best spots in Portland. Oh and there are some vegetarian choices thats are awesome.“

“Impeccable food: a great place to try some true European food. One of the best meals I've had in years. The woman working there allowed me to order in German. I'm not fluent, but I'm practicing, and she (though she didn't know much German at all!) caught just enough to work through it with me and even respond in simple German phrases. She truly made my day. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to have an awesome meal at an amazing place!“

“Had for the first time today! So good !!“

“2025 Review:
This place has gone through major overhaul! The Zed formerly known as ZHaus was always a great spot for community and beer— and they doubled down and chose to focus on just that. There are a variety of food stalls to choose from along with a stage area for live music, and a large spot that opens toward their parking lot, which serves as the location of the Lents international farmers market. Happy to have a good place to grab food a beer and spend time with my friends.

2018 Review:
I want so badly to like this place, I really really do. This neighborhood hasn't had a lot in the way of high quality restaurants and when this opened up, they were welcomed with open arms.
Unfortunately it just doesn't live up to our expectations.
The food is subpar: The ingredient leave a lot to be desired and the execution just isn't there. Salads come with wilty/old looking veggies. Bread is overly toasted. Fried food is extra greasy. The best thing on the menu is probably the kids Mac & Cheese--it's really tasty!
The service is rarely good: Sometimes we have attentive servers, but most often service is slow or bumpy. We have had experiences with LOOOONG waits and no check ins or apologies, times where incorrect orders come out, and times with just blah servers. What's even more frustrating is when it doesn't seem to be because it's busy. One time we had a terrible experience, but it was SLAMMED. But often, we see staff talking to each other rather than being attentive to customers.
The beer is great: If you sit at the bar you can be fairly guaranteed to get good service. There's a beautiful skylight over the bar as well, so it's really a nice spot. They also have great deals for growler fills.
Also, they are wonderfully involved in the community. They support local fairs, the farmers market, The Pickles Games/fans, and more. They open their doors to people during the heat and offer water without requiring purchases.
They have so much potential, and the community is very supportive because they want them to succeed. But there is now a lot of construction with new food options opening up soon, and Z-Haus won't be able to rest on the dedication of the community alone. Real changes need to be made to improve the quality of the ingredients, the execution of cooking, and the training of staff.“

“Alpenrausch is a charming gem, perfect for a cozy evening. Their fondue is simply exquisite—rich, creamy, and indulgent, served with the tastiest accompaniments. It's a must-try for anyone seeking an authentic Alpine dining experience.“

“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!“