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Alpenrausch, Portland, OR

Alpenrausch

4.5
4.5
178 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (503) 384-2259
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mike Stone
  • Catering
    Catering available; if interested please contact us: info@alpenrauschpdx.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have many options for hosting your event; from private buyouts to cocktail hour to family style dinner. We'd love to have you for any occasion!If interested please contact us: info@alpenrauschpdx.com
  • Neighborhood
    Southeast Portland
  • Cross street
    SE 34th & Division
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    FX2-Division<br />9-Powell Blvd<br />14-Hawthorne/Foster<br />15-Belmont/NW 23rd<br />75-Cesar Chavez/Lombard
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 178 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alpenrausch offers a "super superb" dining experience with its authentic Swiss cuisine and charming alpine atmosphere. Guests rave about the "innovative menu" and "exceptional service," with standout dishes like fondue, schnitzel, and venison frites. The cozy ambiance, excellent wine selection, and inviting outdoor patio make it a must-visit destination.

178 Reviews
  1. John

    Portland

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was good and the fondue was pretty good, was hoping for a larger portion since the menu said it would feed 2-3 people barely fed two.

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  2. Allison

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a very cute interior, but portions were small and service was pretty bad. Slow and inattentive. Good flavor on what we had, but it just isn't worth the price. Also not a good sign they misspelled Spätzle, a signature dish, several times on their menu.
    AlpenrauschResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, we truly appreciate it. I’ll pass your feedback on. We hope that you'll give us another shot so that we can deliver a better experience next time!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails were excellent… burger was ok, I have had better, but the fries made up for it… could make a meal around those fries!
    AlpenrauschResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks so much; hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Nicole

    Portland

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Initially, great start with our lovely hostess's wonderful greeting and our table ready 15 minutes early for a group of 7. Great advice on beverage selections from the waitress. Opportunities: Vegetables for the fondue were picked (not sure if that is typical of the region they are representing). The fondue lacked flavor and the typical sharpness I am accustomed to. Overall, I was very underwhelmed by the fondue. Two friends in the group found the trout, but they did not enjoy the sauce or the vegetables. One friend did not enjoy the dressing on the salad. I enjoyed it. I was just surprised as I felt most of my group was not in love with the food. We eat out weekly, and as a group monthly I feel we have a good sense of food selections. The food seemed slightly overpriced for the quality of the food. While I may have missed this the biggest opportunity was that our waitress left halfway through our meal. We were not informed that she was leaving and that another waitress would be taking over. Nor did the new waitress announce she would be taking over the table. I found it rather impersonal. Proper etiquette like this is what raises a restaurant star in my opinion. Finally, I will give props to clean draft lines and glassware. It was amazing to see the beautiful foam that clung to my glass with each sip and the beer was delicious, the right temperature, and a demonstration of a true Swartzbier. Thank you! It is extremely difficult to find darker biers especially Swartzbiers in a world of IPAs. Also, it was awesome as my girlfriends all tried it, not one of them having tasted a swartzbier prior. They liked it a lot. The cocktail was delicious too. Disco naps! It was darker and harder to read the menus. I am now positioning this location in my mind more as a place for charcuterie or appetizers and cocktails. Thank you.

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  5. Dianne

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner at Alpenrausch for the first time. The food was pretty good but not quite spectacular. A couple of dishes were under salted and lacking a bit of that something extra. The staff was excellent. On top of the service and very pleasant. All in all it was an enjoyable evening.
    AlpenrauschResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're sorry that your experience didn’t quite match your expectations. I’ll pass your feedback on to the chef. We hope that you'll give us another shot soon!

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  6. Adrienne

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service, and ambiance. So excited to find authentic Swiss food in the PNW!
    AlpenrauschResponded on October 29, 2024
    Thanks so much for your review, we hope you visit us again soon!

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  7. David

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alpenrausch was really a surprise for its innovative menu, fast and professional service and warm ambiance! We have traveled to Switzerland and Alpenrausch was. Every bit as good as any high end restaurant we ate in during our trip! I would highly recommend it!
    AlpenrauschResponded on November 3, 2024
    Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon :)

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  8. Frank

    Portland

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here. Pretzel was absolute perfection. Glazed with butter, thick at the top end and tapering thinner as it got to the folded arms section. Quail was wonderful and the spaetzle were also perfect. Venison was very mild but good. I prefer a bit gamier taste from my venison. Budino was very good with whole hazelnuts and blueberries. Had the bar recommend wines by the glass to match our meals and they were also nice. Something different from the usual Pinots and such we normally get.
    AlpenrauschResponded on October 29, 2024
    Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit! See you soon :)

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  9. Michael

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great server, very nice small set up.
    AlpenrauschResponded on October 29, 2024
    Thanks, hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Sandra

    Palm Springs

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I wanted to love this place, but I didn’t. The mix green salad was good, the pretzel OK. But my pork schnitzel was covered with such a thick layer of cheese, I couldn’t taste the ham or the pork. It was incredibly heavy and greasy because of all the trees. The apple celery salad was tasty, but not acidic enough to offset the heavy main. The dessert selection was limited and heavy, so we declined. I don’t think I’ll go again.
    AlpenrauschResponded on October 19, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry that your experience didn’t quite match your expectations. We hope that you'll give us another shot so that we can deliver a better experience next time!

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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 178 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alpenrausch

3384 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202-1468

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    SE 34th &amp; Division
  • Neighborhood
    Southeast Portland
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Swiss, Fondue
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    FX2-Division9-Powell Blvd14-Hawthorne/Foster15-Belmont/NW 23rd75-Cesar Chavez/Lombard
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike Stone
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (503) 384-2259
  • Catering
    Catering available; if interested please contact us: info@alpenrauschpdx.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have many options for hosting your event; from private buyouts to cocktail hour to family style dinner. We'd love to have you for any occasion!If interested please contact us: info@alpenrauschpdx.com
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