Alpenrausch

4.5

235 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

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2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Named one of 20 Best New Restaurants in America for 2024 By Bon Appetit!

In a distant European city, Fabian and Miriam vanished into the Alps, trading their city lives for mountain solitude. Once busy young professionals, their days were consumed by demanding careers, their rare weekends cherished for dining out and dancing, occasionally venturing into the mountains.

But destiny intervened when Miriam inherited her grandfather's Alpine hut, nestled amidst the rustic charms of the mountains. They cut ties with the city, forsaking it for good. Days were spent farming, foraging, crafting cheese, and making wine. Nights brought cooking, baking, wine-drinking, and stargazing.

Friends from the city visited, but Fabian and Miriam never looked back. They were drawn deeper into the mountains, caught in the Alpenrausch's dual meaning—the exhilaration of mountain air and the intoxication of good company, fine wine, and schnapps.

Come experience Alpenrausch!

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
3384 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202-1468
Phone number
(503) 384-2259
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Swiss, Fondue
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Stone

Experiences

Tour Des Alpes Chefs Tasting Menu
$65.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Let us guide you through what we think is the most magical way to explore the delights of Alpine cuisine. For parties both large and small we will curate the perfect family style tasting tour of our menu so you can explore a wide swath of our offerings while still being able to request the items you are most excited to taste. This is the ultimate Alpine dining experience and we think, the best way to experience our menu. If your group has restrictive food allergies or preferences we suggest you contact us in advance to ensure we can accommodate all members of your party.

What 235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alpenrausch offers a cozy, alpine chalet vibe with "excellent authentic German cuisine" and a unique menu that delights with inventive dishes. The "tour de alps" tasting experience and fondue are highly recommended. While some diners mentioned slow service, the "warm and friendly" staff consistently enhance the dining experience.

235 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice spot. Cozy with good service and a unique menu. My dinner date was hard of hearing. The staff tended to our need for a quieter experience by quickly turning the music down in our area which we really appreciated. Thanks again!
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Meghan
VIP
Portland
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the alpine chalet decor and cozy vibe, and the food is sooo good! The service is always spot on, and it’s so nice to have a different restaurant experience that isn’t pasta, pizza, or asian in the neighborhood. Excellent authentic German cuisine with some modern vibes.
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Andrea
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is special. The food, service and ambience are superb. My parents are not people who dine out regularly and they were impressed since I took them for lunch as their holiday gift. We look forward to returning.
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Samantha
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tour de alps was a fun and unique experience! The dishes were well seasoned, the staff was incredible and attentive! Alpenrausch has a dark, romantic atmosphere. Overall, great place to have a date night!
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Lisa
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, attentive service, authentic Northern European meals! Love this restaurant!
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James
VIP
Portland
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Marvelous food, reasonably priced, intriguing wine list
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Scott
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Wait service left a bit to be desired. Cheese burnt as no one bothered to take away empty fondue pot
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JORGE
VIP
Mexico City
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
El servicio deja mucho que desear, recibiendo una mala bienvenida de la hostess y no nos levantaban los platos sucios. Te cobraban el 20% de propina de una a más personas y un adicional de wellness de servicio que no es obligatorio pero no te preguntan.
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Kimberly
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and fabulous, friendly service. It felt like our server really cared about our experience.
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Allie
Indiana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! Unlike anything we’ve tried in a while! We were here on Valentine’s Day so it was busy. The valentines tasting courses took a while in between dishes but they were well worth the wait. Would definitely recommend to anyone! Next time we will call ahead for the pre planned tasting menu because that looked fantastic too!
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FAQs

Alpenrausch offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 384-2259.

Alpenrausch is rated 4.5 stars by 235 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

3384 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202-1468

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(503) 384-2259
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Swiss, Fondue
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Stone

Alpenrausch

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Tour Des Alpes Chefs Tasting Menu

Menu

What 235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Alpenrausch offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Alpenrausch restaurant rated?

Is Alpenrausch currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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