Gustav's

Service was uneven due to lounge seating which typically don't have designated service roles whereas dining rooms do! The Hungarian Jagerschnitzel with Marsala Paprika Sauce, mashed potatoes and Seasonal Veggies were delicious! Good portions and very satisfying!

🎉Celebrating our Anniversary 💕 Great Choice!!! First time here and just what we needed. Great atmosphere, incredible service, timing/pace was perfect, delicious food from appetizers (fondue not pictured) to main course to desserts, and the staff's teamwork is something other restaurants need to emulate!!! Thank you to Stevee M, Will, and the rest of the staff!

Everything was so consistently excellent it's hard to pick a favorite. Hit Happy Hour to try a few more dishes. I don't know the German names, so in English...we had the happy hour old fashioned and the black walnut old fashioned, a flight of excellent beers, the potato pancakes, a cabbage roll, beet salad, cheese fondue with bier wurst and bratwurst, and pork loin. We were surprised every single dish and drink were delicious.

This place is awesome. It's a pretty small menu, but the food is great. And the service is even better, Stevee M. was amazing and very knowledgeable about the menu, and she was also helpful in our decision for dessert. 👍👍👍

It has been awhile since we ate here. I wanted some cheese fondue and this was the only local place I could think of. It was during happy hour and although they weren’t crowded, it did take a lot longer than it should have to actually get our food (which was not extensive) delivered to our table. The food was as I remembered. It satisfied my craving of fondue and bread

The food was well-prepared and flavorful, though the portion sizes were somewhat smaller than expected. While the ambiance was pleasant and inviting, the service was slower than anticipated, which impacted the overall dining experience. Additionally, the prices were on the higher side, which may not align with the value provided in terms of quantity and service efficiency.

Fun to come over to WA. cause ours closed OR. Always have enjoyed the food here, often & nice they have lunch special for us “Red Hat Ladies”. Love, “D”-German Gal

Very friendly service from the host to food servers and waitress. Such a great variety of food that was very well prepared. Great food from beginning to end!

Love German food and don't see it around that often. Had to come in and give it a try. It looks like a mountain side chalet inside, high ceilings and lots of often beans. Really cool Service was prompt and friendly. Alex was my server, helped me with my questions and recommended a few things. Started with the Bier onion soup and it was good. Could have used more broth cause the bread sucked it all up but was cheesy and delicious Had the Hungarian jager schnitzel with Spatzle and it was amazing. Breaded thin pork with a nice gravy. Was so good Ordered the apple strudel for dessert with a coffee and it was really good. Had the special beer, wunderbock. Was nutty and full and the perfect drink for a cold day Great experience would definitely come back

First time here and it won't be the last! Nowhere in the states have I had a more authentic German meal! I'm a german immigrant and Gustav's hits the Rhinelander spot! We had jägerschnitzel, Potato pancakes , french onion soup, sauerbraten, and appelstrudel! There's not one thing I would improve! Our party of 7 enjoyed every bite! I highly recommend this resturaunt! Our server Luke was great and very attentive to our wishes. He even took out some time to tell us about the resturaunt! Bravo! Walking jnto this resturaunt was like going back to Deutschland! They have done a great job of making the word "gemütlichkeit" into reality when you walk into their hallway! It was very clean and tastefully decorated.

First, the service was excellent. I wish I wrote the name of the server, but she was excellent. Next, all the servers who came by our table to make sure everything was okay. And wanted to see all our cat pictures. The food is was great and the restaurant was welcoming and I loved the whole experience.

We were concerned when Gustav's sold - BUT - today we couldn't be happier! The service has remained impeccable (thank you Matt and Jess), the food is well executed and the ambiance has remained just as charming and inviting as it's always been. We strongly recommend Gustav's! It remains one of our top favorite places to dine.

It has been awhile since we ate here. I wanted some cheese fondue and this was the only local place I could think of. It was during happy hour and although they weren't crowded, it did take a lot longer than it should have to actually get our food (which was not extensive) delivered to our table. The food was as I remembered. It satisfied my craving of fondue and bread

I don't know how this place has less than 5 stars. The staff went above and beyond tonight to make sure we had a great first visit there! Food was delicious. We ordered the Hungarian jäeger schnitzel to split, some happy hour snacks and two beers. Only spent about $60 before tip! Server was what really made the night so awesome. She was friendly, knowledgeable about everything we asked and anticipated what beer my girlfriend was going to order while she struggled to Google everything trying to find what it was called on the menu Tonight was an Oktoberfest celebration and they had a Polka musician walking around playing the accordion. It really made the experience a full event! Thanks for a great date night!

We love fondue! Can never go wrong with a classic European style. Simple place with simple service, to the point and good.

Damn good German food - who knew you could find that in Vancouver? My partner have come here several times and are always pleased. We've tried the chicken schnitzel, jaeger schnitzel, medallions of pork loin, and the klopse. They're all great, but definitely recommend sticking with the classic jaeger schnitzel (the mushroom sauce is SO good). Also, the fondue is great, get the pretzel with it. The German breads were pretty meh comparatively. Oh and make sure to order a giant Hefe (finally a place in the PNW that doesn't just serve IPAs).

I was so sad when Gustav's closed in Portland, but so happy that this place is still around in Vancouver. Of course Fondue ($10), creamy and awesome rye bread. Chicken schnitzel ($20) is so much food, fried so well and that cabbage is sweet and sour. And some lentil soup, well spiced and made fresh ($7) was our lunch of choice today. All the classics are still here! But, and maybe it's part of their new ownership, but the service! I was so impressed, Rhonda our server was, not just friendly, but was so genuine and happy to see us. Even timed our dishes out, as she noticed we were more chatting than eating at times. And the host was equally awesome, but I didn't catch their name, sigh! If you've never tried, or have written this place off as one for the history books, give this place a go. I bet you'll be super surprised and remember to ask for Rhonda!

The food is outstanding..we try and get there atleast once a month..service is terrific. Can't wait for our next visit

Went on a Monday at 3pm to get some happy hour items to split. Thought we'd try a few different things at a smaller portion size before committing to doing a full dinner here. The happy hour menu items are priced enticingly however what we didn't know when going was that you have to order a drink to be permitted to order off the happy hour food menu. So any discount you think you'll be getting is offset by even the cheapest 5 dollar soda. The picture I've attached (2 sodas not pictured) will put you back 36 bucks after taxes. The pretzel was good. A small step up from the ones you can buy in the freezer section at Costco. Potato pancake was probably fried up earlier in the day and kept in a bin until service. It was not crispy which is kinda the best part. It had been at one point but it was pretty steamed by the time we got it. Potentially microwaved to heat it up, if I had to guess. The sausage was good. Really smooth and good flavor. Probably microwaved as well cause there were no grill marks or ant desingnators that it was cooked in a pan or flat top. Woulda been really nice with some crisp on the skin. The burger was very good. I'd get it again if I were to return although I'm not sure I will. Glad I tested it out during happy hour cause I woulda been really bummed to spend significantly more at dinner for that level of food.

Happy Hour and Dinner service was great. We walked in, to traditional German music. It quickly puts you in a happy mood as we anticipated dinner. We celebrated our daughter's birthday. We shared some happy hour small plates, sausage, potato pancakes and Fondue with bread. The small plates were nicely presented and delicious. I could definitely see an improvement in the cheese fondue under new owners. It stayed warm and creamy. I ordered the Stuffed Cabbage with Mashed Potatoes. I was so full, I think next time I'll order from the Happy Hour menu to receive 1 Cabbage Roll, instead of two. Everyone else enjoyed their meals. To top off the our evening, Gustavs surprised our daughter with an Apple Strudel with whipped cream, topped with a candle. That was sweet and a nice touch. We will definitely come back and bring some friends to enjoy Gustavs!

Gluten free review: We stopped in at Gustavs for the atmosphere and I was surprised to hear that have gluten free bread! I ordered the fondu (Swiss cheese with black pepper and gluten free bread/not dairy free). The bread was good and wasn't even freezer burnt (you know how it is). We also ordered the bratwurst and the lentil soup. we grabbed one Hot Toddy (some people say whiskey is gluten-free and some do not handle it well, choose wisely based on your needs). We loved everything we got. I think what we loved the most was the fact we got to have the option to dip bread and sausage in the cheese. What a treat Maybe in the future they'll have some delicious gluten free beer on tap for us to guzzle. I must say our waiter (Caz) was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about gluten free and was happy to check right away when he didn't know. the service was phenomenal. He didn't make us feel bad for asking and was so happy to help, that in itself is hard to find in a gluten free life. We feel bad enough as it is just asking. I can't wait to go back and try the sandwiches! If you're looking for some yummy fun food and atmosphere this is a great place to try! I'll be back for sure. Prost! Geh Essen

What a beautiful German restaurant. The interior was grand and loved the dark lighting. Family friendly but also a great place for a date or small and large gathering. Plenty of seating. We started with fondue and a variety of German breads for appetizers. Dinner was delicious and we all left full. Servers were great at answering questions as I don't typically eat German food.

We visit Gustav's anytime we're in Vancouver, as it's the only location left in the franchise. We absolutely love the food every time. This visit, we ordered cheese fondue, a cabbage roll, and jäger schnitzel with spaetzle. Everything was epically delicious! I was beyond impressed with the depth of flavor of the cabbage roll and vegetable beef broth it came in. Our server was also friendly and very attentive! Awesome experience overall!

Lunch at Gustav's the other day was delicious! We had the cheese fondue and the Prime Rib French Dip with caramelized onions and fries. Both were great! The fondue comes with two types of bread and was plenty for the two of us to share. The French Dip was excellent too. The caramelized onions added a lovely depth of flavor. The Au Jus was tasty but a little skimpy. I think the server would have gotten me more if I'd asked though. Next time I will. The fries were hot and crispy, just how I like them. Our server was attentive and friendly. Gustav's is a cozy place to have lunch on a cold, rainy day. I'll be back!

Great food with lots of options. Good service and is always very busy. Good happy hour with a variety of German food menu.

Dinner wedge salad s apparently not what it used to be to be. Super disappointing and sloppy looking.

Great beers, good foods and friendly services, love the casual style and calm atmosphere of Gustav's.

We frequently visit Gustav''s. It is one of our favorites. However tonight was a disappointing experience. My 16.00 cheeseburger was not good and the fries were cold and small bits of grease soaked potatoes. My wife always gets the wedge salad it was half the size tonight. First bad experience!!

So glad that Gustav's still exists somewhere! The restaurant is beautiful, the staff were friendly and attentive, the experience was top notch. We celebrated a birthday there and they added a delicious apple strudel to our order. Our waitress was excellent and truly went above and beyond for us. The meals were an excellent value and well cooked. Everyone shared a bit of their dish and all our plates were clean The fondue was as delicious as I remember, but the bread was stale and the portion was small. I'd recommend a larger portion (I'd pay more for it too) of fondue, since it's a Gustav's staple. I just think it would really surprise and delight your guests. Overall, great place to celebrate a birthday! Just wish there were more of them around.

Excellent food, service, atmosphere and it is just awesome . Thanksgiving dinner option was great.

Great food and excellent service. Thank you, Stevee for your kindness and professionalism. We shall return.

Fabulous welcoming and attentive server. The food was delicious with generous portions. The setting gives a warm, festive vibe.

Not a five star experience. It should be a 3.5 star, but that's not an option. I have reviewed Gustavs before, but it's now under new ownership and management Why the ding? Well, the folks at the hostess station are not friendly or conversational. I felt they were unhappy we were there.....not a good start. We asked for a comfortable seat for my 85-year old mother and the host snapped "We don't have comfortable chairs." Huh?! For me the kiss of death is rudeness- hey, choose kindness! The other "ding" is the downright dirty dining room. They clearly had not cleaned under our table after the previous guest. When I asked them to clean it, the gal looked right through me and turned to walk away. The menus were sticky and had food dried and smeared on them. Yuck. The food was outstanding, our waitress phenomenal! We were lucky to take advantage of the Happy Hour menu. Mom and I shared the Hungarian Jaeger Schnitzel. The portion was so huge, I thought they'd forgotten to split the plate. It was stupendous. Nice crisp crust, very little grease. The mushroom sauce was pretty much what you'd expect. The Spatzel is why I go back. It was not as hot as I prefer, but that's just me! My extremely fussy and grumpy into perpetuity dad ordered the "Kohlrouladen" or, stuffed cabbage rolls. To be honest. I'm amazed he didn't leave due to the filth, but since it was my birthday he was trying to behave.... He was so very, very, very happy with his dinner! He cleaned his plate then mine, them moms! The rolls were crunchy, not soggy, and easy to cut. They were wrapped tight, no ripping of the cabbage. He called the flavor "superb". My daughter and her hubster shared the "Bratwurst, Smoked Bier Sausage, Weisswurst and Spicy Chicken Sausage" platter. It was a gargantuan serving, but it looked absolutely amazing! They cleared their plates. My two-year old granddaughter got the kids cheeseburger. It too was HUGE, and sadly served red in the middle. We did not make a fuss, but we also did not let her eat it. She loved the Spatzle so she did not go hungry! I feel badly that a place with such outstanding food was in the condition in which we found it. The lack of cleanliness and ice-cold "greeting" almost made us go across the street to Taco Bell. If they clean it up, I'll go back and hopefully return here with five stars.

We went at 3 and it was happy hour time! On a Saturday Service from management and our server... mimi(name started with M) was so pleased and great suggestions!!! Pretzel. 4 Rosemary cheese bread 5 Sausage combo 5 Reuben 5. Tasty and huge! Chocolate mousse 4 Streusel 4 Bread pudding 4 Drinks 5 This is a great place for a large party... We had 10 I know everything above doesn't seem to average to 5 But when you have a great combination of service and food... it is a 5 to me

The food was really tasty and I love their fondue! I think its a bit pricey for the smaller portions that you get but it all tastes good so it's a fair exchange. The servers are always very kind and helpful I enjoy the atmosphere and how dark it is inside. It makes it feel so calming in there

Sadly I write this review. My happy hour prime rib slider contained few prime rib mini pieces. The cheese fondue tasted like Alfredo sauce and the bread was dry. The happy hour sausage was just Meh. My guy seemed happy with his burger and fries but had same view of the fondue.

Stopped in for lunch at opening (12 noon) on a Saturday. Not too busy. Opted for a booth in the bar area. Love the decor inside. Very Bavarian! The booths are all wood crafted with scallops and hearts carved around the edges. The windows can be cranked open to let fresh air in. Our server was nice and helpful. She was also the bartender, but only a couple booths occupied with food purchases while we were there. We ended up ordering the fondue with pretzels and the pork schnitzel platter to share. It was perfect for two! The food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. They even brought an extra plate with the platter. My husband ordered a pint of the Paulaner Salvator and loved it. They have many beers to choose from. We love this place! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The food is delicious. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommend if you like German food.

Can't wait to go back!! We ended up here, after a different restaurant sold out of their main dinner course on a Friday night. It was just after 8 pm and so the happy Hour menu was available. I ordered a lemon drop while perusing the menu. I was amazed at the happy hour prices!! I ended up with a salad, cabbage roll, potato cakes, and fondue for the table. My partner ordered the 12 oz steak, medium rare, and it was cooked correct! The food was soooooo delicious and it's so cute inside. The servers were friendly, often checking in and the only complaint I could possibly have is it's kinda dark in there, so it was a little hard to read the menu.

The service staff are excellent and food consistently met expectations. I'll keep going back

I'm not German, nor have I been to Germany. That being said, while I can't speak to the authenticity of the dishes, they are possibly the most technically sound German dishes I've had in the US: the chicken schnitzel was flavorful and moist, the königsberger klopse tender. Portions were reasonable for the price, and the kids burger with fries, which I didn't try but saw, was surprisingly sizeable. Service was friendly, attentive, and quick on a Sunday early lunch hour. Looking forward to visiting again to continuing exporing the menu.

My husband and I went to Gustav's On Friday. Delicious. Great service and the owner and manager were terrific. This is a restaurant with class. Don't miss this restaurant. I give it a 100% rating.

I came here for dinner and wow the restaurant makes you feel like you are in Germany. The ambiance inside is very nice. We were able to get a seat quickly and got recommendations for their fondue and potato cakes to start off. For us, we knew it would be too much so skipped on that. We got 4 entrees. The sausage trio, chicken schnitzel Parmesan, chicken jagerschnitzel, and macaroni & cheese. The service was good, server took the order and brought the food to us. Most of the time we didn't need the server. We shared the food family style to try everything. For the sausage trio, we ordered the bier sausage, bratwurst and wild boar sausage. The wild boar sausage was my favorite, it has a slight sweetness that went well with the meat. The sausage trio also came with some scalloped potatoes with bacon, and two types of cabbage.

The food at Gustav's is so good! The dishes were prepared perfectly except for a few items. My friends and I ordered a variety of things from the full menu and happy hour menu. The fondue was perfection as always! My friend ordered the bier sausage from the happy hour menu which comes with caramelized onions, which are a great compliment to the sausage. Unfortunately, there were only a couple onions on the plate, no where near enough onions to enjoy with each bite of sausage. I ordered the Prime rib sliders. These looked and smelled amazing. The perfect slider brioche buns, crispy French fried onions, and the prime rib was really good and tender. There just wasn't enough horseradish creme on the sliders to taste. They seemed dry. Could we have asked for more of the onions? Yes, would they have charged for extra since it was on the happy hour menu? I don't know. I could've asked for more horseradish, but that is not the point. When i order food i want it correct when it is delivered to my table. Why do i have to delay in eating my meal because it wasn't prepared correctly? How long would it have taken to fetch more horseradish? Too long. It's about the details. The other dish that was ordered was the Hungarian Jaeger schnitzel. It was perfect and looked perfect. Which begs the question, is the happy hour food given less love from the kitchen? It's still delicious, but less care given in preparing and plating. Details matter. I ordered the berry cider, it came room temperature. I had to get a side of ice for it. Both of my friend's beers were not very cold. Nothing worse than warm beer!! I love Gustav's, the decor and design of the restaurant is done so well. The beautiful stained glass wall in the bar is a work of art. This review is meant to help this restaurant, not to deter diners from eating here. I want to see Gustav's succeed. I grew up with the Rheinlander restaurant and this place brings all those feels of great comfort and German food at it's finest. Just a few tweaks are needed to be next level!!

Finally stopped in at the Vancouver location for lunch. The restaurant was cute and clean. Loved the fireplace and the Christmas tree they had up for the holidays. We've been to the Portland locations before but it's been years since we've eaten at Gustav's since. My husband came here for the Shepard's pie but it was no longer on the menu so he was disappointed. We ended up sharing the fondue with bread and sausage and the 2 brats dish. I was a little underwhelmed with everything but my husband enjoyed the fondue. The service could have been better. We waited a few mins before we were greeted/seated. Our waitress was nice but when we asked for the check, we waited over 10 mins. I think she forgot about it until she walked by again and saw us sitting there... Not sure if I'll be back again.

Their POS system needs better service I learned I must read their whole menu to know all their rules about seating with a group of people. Never again

Came here to meet family for happy hour. I did not know Gustav's was in Vancouver. It's a Bavarian themed place. I'm not sure if it's related to the Gustav's in Leavenworth. I will tell you it's definitely better than the other. I had sausages and sauerkraut and it was pretty good. Mrs Billy D has a pub burger she liked. The server was good. Always on the spot. She was polite. We would go back.

Came here with my family on a Tuesday night. The wait was over an hour. Definitely make a reservation if you're planning on coming to dinner. Did enjoy a good old fashion while I was waiting in the bar. After we were seated, it was at least 15 minutes before our waiter came over to us. Someone had brought some water as we were waiting. When the server came I am glad she was attentive and took care of us after that. The food is always delicious here. It took about 35 minutes for our food to come. My son had the chicken schnitzel. His favorite and why we come here. I had the Saint Moritz chicken schnitzel. Fried schnitzel with some delicious black forest ham and cheese melted on top. I love their red cabbage with the perfect hint of sweet and sour. Spatzle always right on and delicious. I really love their potato pancake with the applesauce inMy son had mashed potatoes, they were yummy. We had started off with the sausage and bread fondue. This is always a win. Delicious. The server even asked if we wanted more bread, which we did. Three stars is for the long wait. Food gets four stars. Server gets four stars. Update. Came here tonight and had a good experience. Had the cabbage rolls they were a three star. Cabbage and meat inside was kind of tough. Sauce was really good. Chicken schnitzel was large tender and yummy. Service was really good tonight.

Writing a review update since this was our first time back under the new ownership (new owners are the same folks that run both Amaro's & Cecilia's in Vancouver, WA). I'm happy to report Gustav's is still in great hands and we enjoyed our dinner. The menu has some updates, but it's still a great selection of German fare. The decor has remained the same, which is nice so it still has that Bavarian lodge vibe to add to the experience.

Been to Portland twice this month and this is a place to go for German food. The schnitzel here is unbelievable. It's like I'm back in Germany again reminds me of the black forest / Oberdorf to pinpoint a flavor. My secretary is actually German and she recommended this place over and over to me and she was traveling with me on the trip and we went there and I can understand now why she she basically lives in this place reminds her of home but great place to bring somebody great place to meet somebody just overall Really good ambience good people and the staff is amazing and everything is fresh as I noticed. Everything is fresh.

My mom went to gustavs on 164th on Friday for happy hour and had happy hour ordered food and asked if they could bring a box to take the rest home and she was told the restaurant does not allow appetizers to be taken home! I am pissed this is something they do. U spend money at there restaurant and be told you cant take it home? This is stupid. i wont be returning also the servers were rude and annoyed

Excellent service, food prepared perfectly, and generous servings! Outstanding beer selection of German beers on tap!

We have been to Gustav's many times, but wow! There has definitely been an "upgrade". Even the way the tables are set is more appealing. If it has beeb a while since you have visited Gustav's, you should definitely go!

I'm not really into German cuisine but this was some of the best I've had. From the rosemary cheesy bread to the meatballs and breaded chicken all of it was amazing. Was here with my GF family and everyone enjoyed everything they had. The fondu was the star my lady had a jagerita which was surprisingly good hence I'm not a fan of jager lol. And I did what I do which is drink beer and had a nice stein glass of Franz heff Love it. Nice place for a family dinner the service was awesome will for sure come back.

This was a good dinner in a fun restaurant. The service was excellent and the food was delicious and portioned well. As one might expect from a German restaurant, there were a lot of good beers on tap. I had the chicken schnitzel and it was a generous portion served with a delicious braised cabbage and mashed potatoes and served in a nice Madeira sauce. For dessert, we had a piece of the strudel, which was as good as expected.

Best Reuben I've ever had... and I've had a lot! Best tasting corned beef... beautifully seasoned. Grilled to perfection with very fresh swirled rye, homemade 1000 Island and thick sliced Swiss cheese. Highly recommend Gustav's!

I called in an order as we had family in town. I ordered four fondues two with sausage, a feast, two schnitzel, and two Jager schnitzel's and proceeded to order two kids schnitzel for my toddler and my eight-year-old grandkids. I was told that I was not allowed to order my grandchildren. Anything off the kids menu. I don't think the owner knows that this is the state of Washington and it is illegal to discriminate against children. I proceeded to cancel my entire order and we went to Olive Garden where they were happy to oblige. It's funny because I actually opened a Gustav's and when Suzanne opened it, everyone was welcomed. There was a horrible manager on the phone named Sandy or Sandra, who was very impolite. I will not be back. I was excited when I heard that new owners had taken over and that the restaurant will be staying open. Unfortunately, it was the wrong people in discrimination is OK at this restaurant.

Gustav's is our favorite restaurant, we go for lunch 2 to 3 times a week. Upon arrival we are greeted with kindness and affection by Sandra, or Kelly and or Henrique, making us feel at home. In fact, our wedding reception was there. Typical architecture, and atmosphere easily transports us to Bavaria. We always take our friends there and enjoy the chicken schnitzel, wedge salad, burger, bread puddings and apfhelstrudel, my favorite dessert. And enjoy the German and American hospitality. Delightful Restaurant!!! Hugs to the entire Team and Best Wishes for Many Blessings from the ETERNAL. Ana Cristina and Leonard.