Berlin Inn Restaurant & Bakery
With a menu described as "blessed by a doting German grandmother" by the Oregonian Diner's Guide, the Berlin Inn Restaurant & Bakery and its mother/daughter team of owners have been serving authentic German food to Portland foodies since 1992. In addition to a wide variety of schnitzels, bratwursts and sauerbraten, The Berlin Inn also touts vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menu options.
Signature dishes include gasthaus schnitzel (pork loin in a crust of egg and breadcrumbs topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, Swiss cheese and dijon mustard cream sauce); sauerbraten (oven roasted lean beef marinated in wine, garlic, herbs and seasonings and served over spaztle noodles and red cabbage) and schweinshaxe (oven roasted knuckle of pork served over sauerkraut with potatoes and horseradish on the side).
Berlin Inn Restaurant & Bakery
3131 Southeast 12th Ave.
Portland, OR 97202
503-236-6761
berlininn.com
Rheinlander Restaurant
The Rheinlander Restaurant seeks to provide Portland an authentic German dining experience with just the right combination of old world charm and modern attention to detail. The rich dark woods adorning the walls create the vibe of a Bavarian hunting lodge, and families with children are welcome to choose from the specially-prepared kids' menu.
Menu highlights include schnitzel cordon bleu (veal or chicken cutlet stuffed with emmenthaler cheese and Oregon smoked ham then breaded and grilled and served with mashed potatoes and vegetables), jagerschnitzel (veal or chicken topped with shiitake, oyster and cremini mushrooms and a savory paprika sauce) and the Rheinlander berner plate (bratwurst, weisswurst and bier sausages served with rotisserie pork loin and mashed potatoes, red cabbage and sauerkraut).
Rheinlander Restaurant
5035 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97213
503-288-5503
rheinlander.com
Glockenspiel Restaurant
Nestled in the beating heart of Mt. Angel--home of one of the largest annual Oktoberfest celebrations in the United States--the Glockenspiel Restaurant is topped with a traditional Bavarian clock tower and decorated with festive art featuring children in lederhosen and red-faced tuba players. The focus is on creating a family environment steeped in German culture. The chefs work closely with local purveyors of fresh meats and produce to build an ever-changing menu tied to seasonal treats.
Stand-out dishes include the Oktoberfest plate with weiner schnitzel, German sausage and jager chicken; haselnuss schnitzel batter-fried and topped with chopped hazelnuts and fresh lemon; and rheinpfalz klopse mit apfel (hand-formed meatballs of beef and pork with fresh apples and served with a signature brown sauce).
Glockenspiel Restaurant
190 Charles Street
Mount Angel, OR 97362-9647
503-845-6222
glockenspielrestaurant.net
Article Written By Eirik Ott
Eirik Ott is a professional performance poet, freelance writer, graphic designer, Apple Computer enthusiast and photographer. Since graduating from Chico State University with a degree in journalism in 2000, he has written for newspapers and magazines such as "The Reno Gazette-Journal," "The Austin American-Statesman," "Bust Magazine" and "Poets & Writers Magazine." He is based in Austin, Texas.
