Alpenrausch

4.5

189 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Website
http://www.alpenrauschpdx.com/
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

Location
3384 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202-1468
Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Cross street
SE 34th & Division
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
FX2-Division9-Powell Blvd14-Hawthorne/Foster15-Belmont/NW 23rd75-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

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.
A Very Alpine New Years Eve
$85.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with Alpine Luxury with our chef's tasting menu. 1st Course: Beet salad, smoked trout, crème fraiche bavarois, trout roe OR Cream of pumpkin soup with oregon truffle 2nd Course: Fondue Service 3rd Course: Gamse Kuchen | Venison loin, puff pastry, winter squash, Banyuls Jus, OR Smoked cabbage and beet tagliatelle OR Quail, tarte au chou, sauce supreme, creamed spinach Dessert: Traditional apple strudel OR Hot chocolate, herbed marshmallow Full table participation required, additional items from our regular menu may be added. To ensure availability of this menu please book in advance. If you prefer an a la carte dining experience please make a regular reservation.
Christmas Eve Chef's Menu
$65.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 24, 2024 only
Enjoy a special festive Alpine holiday feast curated by chef Mike Stone 1st course: Rosti with crème fraiche bavarois, wild mushrooms, oregon truffle 2nd course: Entrecote, Creamed spinach, Pommes Aligot, café di paris butter 3rd course: Hot chocolate and honey panna cotta Full table participation is required, we suggest reserving in advance to ensure menu availability. Fondue and other menu items will be available as an add on when you arrive. If you are looking to dine a la carte, you may make a regular reservation and order from our nightly dinner menu.

What 189 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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alpenrausch offers a cozy alpine ambiance with "super superb" service and inventive Swiss-inspired cuisine. Diners rave about the fondue, a standout, and the delicious pretzels and schnitzel. The outdoor patio is a hit for summer evenings, while the restaurant's wine selection and charming atmosphere make it perfect for a date night.

189 Reviews

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molly
San Francisco
44 reviews
2.0
44 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
They have a 20% service charge - but there's no service. 85 minutes after we were seated we got one starter. Mains came out tepid and 2 at a time for a table of 5. The roasted quail had 2 quail legs- that's it - for $32. I asked for water and got the reply of "I'm just a bartender." The dessert menu has 3 items, all with hazelnuts. I'm stunned that this is a top 25 in the US by food and wine. Portland has no shortage of great restaurants. This is not one of them.
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John
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing cuisine, the Chef went above and beyond to make our dining experience incredible! Our waitress was very attentive as well, we will for sure be back.
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Jennifer
Portland
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The drinks were good and all the food was tasty, but there was nothing particularly unique or outstanding about any of it. Total bill for two (with the included 3% cost of living and automatically included 20% gratuity) was $230, which felt pretty steep. Nothing was bad, just nothing rave worthy, IMO.
AlpenrauschResponded 4 days ago
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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Stephanie
VIP
Portland
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience! We ordered cocktails and then tried out the tasting menu, which did not disappoint. Our server recommended a lovely young red wine. Everything was great!
AlpenrauschResponded on December 14, 2024
Thanks Stephanie! So glad you enjoyed yourselves :) See you soon
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Brenda
VIP
Portland
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The hostess wanted to seat us at a small table against a wall (so you would not be able to use one of your arms to eat...for me my dominant right arm,) Our reservation was early and there were plenty of other tables open. We had to push to be seated at another table which made for an unfortunate first impression. All other aspects of the service/dinner were really good. We had the fondue for two and it was ample and tasty. The mixed greens salad was very simple (nothing but lettuce) with a good vinaigrette. We would return to try other menu items. The ambiance is very cozy. There are a few parking spots in the small lot; we were lucky to snag one as parking along Division (which has become a Restaurant Row) can be challenging.
AlpenrauschResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for the review & feedback- hope to see you again soon!
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amy
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Service was inattentive and not very friendly or helpful. Too expensive for the overall value of the food and experience.
AlpenrauschResponded 4 days ago
Hi Amy, I'm truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t match your expectations & standards. I'd love to know why/how the service was inattentive, unhelpful, and unfriendly? Do you have any particular feedback on your meals? Thanks in advance!
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Cinzia
Portland
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While the ambiance and the service were top notch, the food was very disappointing. I was looking forward to the pizzoccheri, but I couldn't finish them. The buckwheat pasta was hard and undercooked, also difficult to manage because it was in the shape of pappardelle instead of the classic short, flat shape. The cabbage was not cooked (it is usually cooked with the pasta) which resulted in hard pieces of it stuck in the cheese that did not melt well to create the customary creamy quality of this dish. The canederli lacked the broth that makes them soft, so they were very hard and didn't have much flavor. Drinks were good. I take an issue with the extra charge for health fees and the already applied 20% gratuity to our party of 5. I won't go back.
AlpenrauschResponded on December 11, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it. We're sorry that your experience didn’t quite match your expectations. I’ll pass your feedback on to the chef.
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Cathy
VIP
Portland
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! Ambience really cozy, service was awesome and had a great experience! Definitely will go back!!!
AlpenrauschResponded on December 11, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your visit! See you soon :)
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Tori
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Agh, the Tirol, food made with familiar ingredients combined as the Swiss do from intoxicating mountain peaks. As I have Swiss ancestry I can say the food is frank, and precise even the food comes in peace indeed the coziness of knowing what is simple, say pickled celery. The air might be thin at the mountain top yet here it is sturdy like a mountaineer’s cane with a finish as bright as pears and smoky fish with your own milk pot bubbling with cheese. It’s calming it’s fun it’s a night out full cheer. I’ll budiono that.
AlpenrauschResponded on December 11, 2024
Thanks so much Tori, hope to see you again soon!
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Eli-zabeth
Portland
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The outdoor tables are like a downgraded version of the inside tables. The door slams every time someone comes in or out and they really need to cover the main entrance to keep heat in. Felt like we were forgotten a couple of times and straight up for the price - it’s not the same restaurant as the indoor version.
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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 189 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

3384 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202-1468

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
SE 34th & 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

Website
http://www.alpenrauschpdx.com/
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

Alpenrausch

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Tour Des Alpes Chefs Tasting Menu

A Very Alpine New Years Eve

Christmas Eve Chef's Menu

Menu

What 189 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

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information