Zoiglhaus Brewing Company

This is the place you go to when you're happy, The vibes are always really good with a great selection of beer and liquor, the food selection they have is astounding. By the time I write this there is a new Cuban food stand which is awesome. I highly recommend coming for the sheer variety of food and beer

A small little brewery with a German beer focus. The kolsch is excellent, as good as anything in Germany. The IPA is fine and Weiss is pretty good . The brewery shares the space with multiple little food venues, all are pretty good. The brewery has old school pinball machines and board games as well. Beers are available to go. Indoor and outdoor seating and off street parking. The area/location is a bit sketchy.

Love it here! The location has so much space and plenty of seating options. We stopped in here unexpectedly after a night out and we were beyond amazed at the space. The beer is great, the service was amazing and ALL the food options were a plus. We will definitely be back soon.

Definitely not my favorite German food. It was eatable but has lots of room for improvement. The pickled cabbage, sourkraut and potato salad all need major improvement. Our chicken was a bit chewy. Service was food though and the atmosphere is very chill.

Pretty great experience here last weekend. If you like German beer and/or food, this is a great spot for the Portland area. Gathered with friends at the bar and the bartender, Tim, was very knowledgeable. He remembered the entire order including a flight of 6, appetizers and some pints. He also had great recommendations when necessary.

First time coming here the boot was 2Liters way bigger then I thought, it won this time, the fish n chips were really good the cod tasted fresh the fries that came with it were amazing love thin crispy Fries! The fried pickles were decent just don’t like speared fried pickles too much. My girlfriend ordered the chicken salad with the IPA ranch the salad wasn’t bad she just didn’t like the taste of the chicken almost like it had been sitting out for a while.

Great selection of ethnic food. The IPA was very good. I had the gyro plate and my son had the Cuban sandwich. Lots to choose from. I wish I had taken a picture.

Visited for the 1st time for dumpling week. Really enjoyed their version and dish created. Bavarian pretzel was delicious and quite large; came with beer cheese and mustard. Fries were crispy and long in length. Order at bar and then they find your table based on number. Parking lot next door or street parking. Plenty of seating inside. Restroom was well stocked with supplies and provide two step stools.

Good Food with lots choices as same with different types beers & service is quick! Love kids & pets can go here as well as having outside seating

We had heard that this was one of the best German food places in PDX and drove across town to try it. First off, parking was a little tough due to construction. Hopefully that will improve soon. The service was great and the tables were clean. I like the "food court" kinda vibe with multiple vendors located around the space. I ordered the jaegerschnitzel. It was not breaded, very thin and a little tough and overcooked. The sauce was really good though. The potato salad just tasted of mustard and the rotkraut had an odd flavor that I couldn't really identify. Pretzel was fresh and soft. The mustard has quite a kick. The cheese sauce was watery and didn't have much flavor. The gurkensalat was a little different than we were expecting. It was mostly a lettuce salad with onions and some cucumber. Brat plate. The brat had a really good flavor. The chicken sausage had a good texture and flavor too. Neither my wife or I enjoyed the side dishes. Overall, sadly disappointed. Not a place that we'll be going back to.

nice place, great foodhall & open community center feel, but yet another place wrecked by extreme sound levels. I've just taken several sound-meter readings, am getting averages of 85 or 86dB, peaks up to 96dB -- that is, illegal for most workplaces under state law (OSHA), and likely causing permanent hearing damage to employees & regulars. I am here just barely able to tolerate by sitting in furthest possible location from blaring music, and using two or at times three layers of ear protection.

Disappointed. Came expecting a good variety of German food options based on yelp and other information but found a mall food court and Zoiglhaus with a limited menu of 6 things. Pretzel could be had anywhere, German potato salad was warm and cold, not even heated properly. Hot water sausages that were pink inside, sauerkraut was over described and wasn't anything that couldn't have come from a can. It is a nice building and the beer was good but I came looking for the complete package. Nothing to draw me back.

Excellent German style beers! Zoiglhaus was a bewery Steve and I went to to celebrate my birthday back in February. We purchased several different beers from this brewery all in which we enjoyed very, very much! The first beer I had was the Zoigl-Pils. I do love a good pilsner and this brewery definitely provided me with one. Nice, biscuity flavor and on the light side this beer was a great start to the beers we enjoyed here! We also bought some cans to take home and we really liked those beers as well! The other two beers we purchased where black lagers. One was their Zoigl-Black, a black lager which was very good! The other black lager was the Mocha Mint Black Lager. I like the mint kicking in after each sip towards the end. Everything with this beer and all the others were masterfully made. I can't say which beer I liked best. All three impressed me equally and that's a very good think to conclude upon!

Zoiglhaus is a pretty decent place to eat and grab a drink! They have their own brand of beer that is fresh and unique flavors. The place is clean the ambiance is calm and inviting and it makes it feel kind of like you're at home except there's copious amounts of beer and other drinks and people you don't know sitting in your living room! Regardless the place looks like it's expanding because business is good I'm sure the only complaint I have is the delicious beer they make on-site is pretty spendy although it's almost worth the price but the food there is competitively priced. And it's been a minute since I've been there but the staff have always been friendly .

I didn't have unlimited time for my first visit to Zoiglhaus, so the end result is a desire to go back for further exploration of both their beer and food menus. So far, I've been fortunate enough to have tried two of their dark beers (a Dunkel and a Black Lager), a happy hour burger, their soft pretzel, and fries. All were excellent. The vertical sides of the box that the fries came in helped keep the ones on the bottom nice and hot until we reached them - an excellent choice by the kitchen. Service was friendly and prompt, so, all in all, this was a delightful place to visit. Next on my list will be to explore more of the German food options. The Lents neighborhood is undergoing rapid change, and regardless of the net effect of all the development, Zoiglhaus is definitely a positive part of the goings-on in this neighborhood.

This place has a weird vibe, but it's super chill and was a nice way to start our Sunday. The food portions are quite large so you may want to consider sharing. The fries were really good, and so was the tenderloin. The cheese they serve with their soft pretzels is strange but not bad. I tried 3 different beers and I thought they were all good, but nothing spectacular.

This restaurant has made it's way to my top 3 fish and chips joints. They are located right off 205. They have their own parking lot and there is also street parking available. The inside space is huge! Plenty of room for large gatherings and the tables are spaced enough that if they were full you still wouldn't be sitting on top of each other. The service was great. Our waitress was so perky and friendly. Everyone who saw me when I walked in greeted me and did the same when I left. I ordered the fish and chips. It was DELICIOUS. Some places use too much batter but these were perfectly hand dipped and cooked to just the right crispness. The fries that come with this is enough for 2 people. I read other reviews that complained about the fries being too salty but mine were perfect. They have other things on the menu I want to try so I'm definitely stopping back in.

The beers were all super tasty - had the IPA, the Marzen and the Black - All were delicious. Also really enjoyed the pretzel!

Now it's part of the Zed, with black walls, a cocktail bar to one side, and Sherpa Kitchen serving up momos and other Nepali delights. Zoigls cut back a shade on their food selection, but there's still the tasty schnitzel-burger. But I come for the beer and they do good work here--the IIPA was excellent and the mocha scwharz-bier ambitious. The bartender was a little cranky but it was his last day, burnt out from rude covid customers. This place is big, hope they can stay in business.

We went there for lunch today, they didn't have anything you see on the menu or the photos above!! Beer was ok, food was not!! We are not going to try it again!!

The food this time was not good. Service was great. Beer is always great, of course. We will be back. Hopefully more flavorful food next time.

Absolutely fantastic beer! I actually accidentally found this place via Google Maps. It shows up as Pono brewing! Oops! I guess that mistake worked out for me though! This Belgian Tripel is fantastic!

I want to start by saying I've never written a 1 star review until now. Guess there's a first time for everything. My bf and I went here for the $5 Portland Burger week event. We went somewhere else first and left because the lines were so long, so when we walked in here and saw it wasn't busy, we stayed. Boy were we wrong to do so. We ordered 2 burgers and bruschetta. The waitress was the only person working outside of the kitchen (at first, another guy came in 30 min later). She sat us, took orders, then we saw her serving at the bar. We understood it might take her awhile since she's the only one, but it wasn't busy at all... It was about 2pm when 30 min had passed, and still no food. We hadn't heard anything from our waitress at all. She never stopped to refill water, ask if we were ok, nor did she even apologize for the wait or to reassure us that the food is coming. NOTHING AT ALL. Even though she walked passed us so many times to see other guests. We waited 45-60 min for 2 burgers... And fries, which we didn't order but kept anyways because our bruschetta never came. But the other waiter had to give us our food, not even our own. Our waitress still never came by to see if the food was ok. And obviously didn't notice that we had fries instead of bruschetta. She continued to walk past us and I tried to wave her down to get the check but she never came. I finally got the other guy to come over and he went to ask about the check. She dropped it off while walking past us, hardly a thank you, but definitely no apologies about messing up on the fries, about the wait, not being a good waitress... Nothing. I was honestly stunned at how badly we were treated. I continued to defend her during the wait, insisting she's busy, it's the kitchen's fault it's taking so long. But now I know, it wasn't just about the food taking us an hour to receive. It was about the low quality service, her lack of attention and inability to own up to her mistakes. I'm in shock. And most definitely will not be back.

Pretty damn good way to end the burger week MARATHON!!! STOP 5 OF 5 FOR TODAY!! That said thank you for taking part, you schnitzel burger was quite good, and damn that sauce was fire. The kids play area was a huge help having 2 kids that are small, and i think like every one here had kids. It was a nice feeling to let them let loose and not be gettin hated on. The ace had good service at first but our waitress kinda disappears and we didnt get much else after food drop Fries were amazing and all appetizers look on point. I would assume their happy hour here is fire!!

The beer was good. The atmosphere was nonexistent. The schnitzel was overcooked and the potatoes in the potato salad were undercooked.

Meh. Average beer, greasy average German pub food. Atmosphere is also very meh. Took relatives from EU there - they were also not impressed.

We came here for burger week and had fantastic service. We came in the middle of the day on Saturday and were able to sit at the bar. Our bartender was great and they had lots of cider and gluten free beer options. My husband loved the German styles which their head brewer does really well and I appreciated all the gluten free options! This is a great relaxed vibe brewery in Lents that has good solid food and drink. I just wish they had more outdoor seating so we could bring our dogs!

I live across the street so I have gone here a few times by default since there aren't a lot of great options close-by. The bartenders have always been friendly and offered fast service but the food has always been meh and pretty overpriced for what you get. A few examples of our food experiences here: pretzel hard and overcooked, beer cheese is bland and the fries were heavily over-salted. The beer that I have had here I have always really enjoyed though. I usually get the kolsch or hef. They have rotating taps and a few mainstays. The restaurant offers a very large space with lots of seating, pool tables and TVs to watch sports.

I have lived near this place and wanted to try it for about 6 years and finally accidentally went to it. One, this place is huge! I walked in and wasn't sure if I walked in the right place. You get free fries for checking in on Yelp! They have happy hour everyday and their food and beer is so so good! We tried the Ramona red, Zoigl kölsch , and I believe the kicker too. Along with the pretzel and fries and all those thing were so amazing! They have beer cheese soup that I'm excited to go back and try! But that's 6 years I could have enjoyed great German food and have missed out. I need to try some actual meals and update my review!

Having just returned from Germany, I was seriously craving some authentic German cuisine. I was invited to see a band play there, so I figured I'd give it a shot! Overall, not bad. Very good service, a large, clean facility, and a large private parking lot are big pluses, and are what boost the overall rating. The band was spectacular as well! Their food is mostly American, and the German dishes are heavily Americanized. The pretzels are not at all up to the standard of what I had in Munich. I am NOT a beer drinker at all, but I did have a sip of their Kolsch, and it was quite nice. It was rather on the "flat" side, despite it having been freshly-poured, but the flavor was very good. I'd recommend going with the "schnitzel of the day", as it is probably the closest you'll get to authentic German food. If you're in the neighborhood, or even if you're not, Zoiglhaus is worth a visit.

The beer is great but the food is just ok. Come here for the beer but don't count on awesome food. I've visited twice now and the Kolsch is quickly becoming one of my favorite beers and they sell bottled beers so you can take some home on your way out or to pop in and grab some beers without having to sit down and order. I will absolutely grab some to-go beer next time I walk past! As for the food, it's meh, TBH. I've had the A-Z burger, tried the schnitzel and the cheese and haus bacon pizza. All were fine; not bad but not great. My advice is come here when thirsty or for trivia and beers only.

Stopped by after a hike. Their space is huge! I feel like I could fit everyone and still have room. I enjoyed my beer flight. German-style beers aren't usually my thing, but everything they did was very true to the style and had nice clean finishes. For food, I had a veggie burger with a side of braised cabbage. The burger was pretty run of the mill. The pickles were a nice touch. Lots of different vegetables. Their braised cabbage however was amazing. I just kept wanting to eat more of it. It was savory and tangy and herbal and slightly spiced in perfect ways.

A few things have changed since we last visited 8 months ago. Most notably was the smaller menu. I can understand the need of a business to streamline their overhead and focus on what works best, but it means fewer options to the patrons. Beer and service was great. When we arrived at 6pm on a Friday evening the place not too busy but there were a few overly loud customers nearby. By the time we left the place was packed, glad to see this, but between the live music and voices, it was loud. Personal note: arrive early if we want to have a conversation. Food was a bit of a disappointment on a few levels. First, although my reuben sandwich and the fries were tasty and fresh, after taking a look at our photo of the same sandwich from the past, the pastrami was nothing near as think as before. Another comment from our table was that the food was rich and tasty but not "healthy" in the amount of fat in the sandwich and sausage/sauce. Sometimes there is a tradeoff between taste and health. We will be back and hope to not have so much time between visits next time, and we will be there early if on a Friday or Saturday evening.

A solid 4. Good food and drinks but some things fell short. I got the AtoZ burger ($14) and it was good, a solid B. It fell short of an A because it seems the sauerkraut overpowered the meat and other toppings, and kind of expensive for a 1/3 non-fancy meat (they didn't ask how I wanted it cooked). I upgraded my fries to "fully loaded" for an additional $2.50, and again a solid B. Good but not the magic for an A. I tried a sampler tray of all six of their house brews ($2 each for 2oz pour) and had mixed feelings. The pilsner was delicious, and the kolsh was decent, but the rest were typical Portland micro brew flavors. The brews were all given German names, so I assumed it was all German styles, but they weren't. I don't see the logic in trying to make their own German IPA or German Red, whatever that even means. They had some authentic German seasonal stuff, but not for their house brews. To me, that was a disappointing brew experience, and so I'd actually give this place a 3.5 star for my first experience. What gives it a solid 4 is that the bathrooms were clean and they have a parking lot, as well as a side street with space to park. I would definitely return to try some of the other food and authentic German style beer.

We had our usual Saturday night conference: "where do you want to eat"? ... "I don't know, where do you want to eat"? Good Lord, here we are in the one of the hottest food cities around, and I'm a Yelper, yet we're stuck having "the conference." I got off the phone and searched on Yelp and found Zoiglhaus Brewery which is in the Lents neighborhood. I was immediately grabbed by the location (I grew up no more than ten minutes from there, and my Dad and his siblings grew up in this neighborhood). I called Ron back and said no more conferencing, this is where we're going, and so we did. Let's discuss parking: plenty in the easily accessible parking lot and on the street between the brewery itself and the Lents Boys and Girls Club and the Belmont Goats home pasture. This almost never happens anymore in Portland. I enjoyed the novelty. The brewery and restaurant take up a lot of space on their large property, thus the restaurant (and children's play area) is large and could be cavernous, but it turns out to be comfy and low-key. We went earlier in the evening and sat at the bar and had the good fortune to have a very pleasant time with and getting great service from Chris (the bartender). We had the excellent Zoigl Burger (organic, grass fed beef from Estacada) and fries. Don't forget to use your digital Yelp coupon to get a free small order of the great fries (which is actually a large serving to my eyes). Ron had two beers and I had a hard cider all of which were great. Don't ask me particulars about their wide variety of beers, but Ron really enjoyed his two glasses. Vegan, vegetarian, and Gluten-free options are marked clearly on the menu. We didn't use the restrooms, but the whole place was scrupulously clean. Chris at the bar was super, but we found the rest of the staff to be hard workers and pleasant to their customers. Seating at tables and at the bar was comfortable. There is so much space available that the tables are not bunched together and you can't hear the people at the next table talking. Background music choice is good and the volume perfect. If you have questions about the name of the brewery, it does pertain to a Bavarian harvest tradition, and I believe there is a photo of their explanation on the menu on the business page. I'm terrible about taking pictures to illustrate my points. OK, I think you realize I really like Zoiglhaus, so before I write a thesis, just go. I know Ron and I want to make it a regular stop.

Came by because they were taking part in Portland's Burger Week. Ordered the special $5 burger "How Do You Say Hamburger in German" and a basket of fries. I never would have considered frying sauerkraut, or a caraway aioli, buy it was delicious, and definitely didn't feel like we were getting a discounted burger. Their brewed beer was really good too. Definitely plan on going back.

Portions of Jager Schnitzel were enormous! Spatzlle was fresh and buttery. Very reasonable pricing on a homey meal.

I've been to the Z twice now. Each time my experience has been great. It's generally busy but the staff are friendly and attentive. Their beer selection is awesome!! They also have a full bar. Their schnitzel rocks my world and the spatzle is beyond, just beyond. I tried the fried pickles on my last visit and they are now my fav. If you are picking up that everything is the bomb.com....you would be correct!

Such a fun place. Schnitzel was awesome. Street parking and lot parking available, a very busy neighborhood. Good beer, nice staff.

The experience of dining tonight at what used to be called Zoiglhaus was not pleasant because Zoiglhaus is now known as The Zed. The Zed is listed as a food hall. Incredibly, Zoiglhaus still lists their menu online which includes many items. The Zed the menu was slim. And a second menu for Sherpa was provided. Because we didn't know The ZEd was a food hall we waited. No waitstaff. No service. Finally my husband had to ask a cashier for menus. At The Zed, food is ordered at the cash register but you leave your credit card with the cashier in order to start your tab. I ordered the Jaeger Schnitzel. The dish arrived with an oversized, deep fried schnitzel. The whole thing was smothered in a grey-brown thick gravy. Very unappetizing/ I pushed the gravy away to find the veal. I didn't remove the crust but the veal was tasteless. The entree was served over french fries which had been over salted. The interior was clean but then again no one else was dining with us.

Holy effing ess. Came for the burger week burg and enjoyed it thoroughly. I think I knew this was here, but maybe not. It used to be a Middle Eastern bakery, or nearby? Anywho, I stopped in on a Tues night to sample the burger week fare (portlandburgerweek.com) and the maitre d let us know it'd be about 45 minutes. We shimmied on up to the bar and my friend ordered a flight of 5 beers (4oz pours, 2 bucks each) and I decided on the Citra Imperial Wheat which was nice and bright, but I think with the burger I would have really enjoyed their fake stout. I'm still happy with the choice. With the Yelp check in, we got a basket of fries gratis! They were tasty with some ground mustard. Ordered the pickle spears but the kitchen was overwhelmed and they never showed, which was fine esp with the fries. Food arrived about an hour later but we weren't in a hurry and the atmosphere was good. The bartender was a B-A, she was in control in the pit, she stayed friendly but was hella efficient. I'd go back anytime I wanted a hearty meal and a tasty beer. 5 star!

Beer is delightful but the food has completely fallen off. They used to have really good german food but its no where close to what it used to be.

For an appetizer, had the bacon-wrapped brussels sprouts, which were pretty good. For entrees, we had the jager schnitzel with the mushroom sauce on the side. It was great, including the sauce. Also had the alpine schnitzel, which was ok (just a lot going on). Kids got the mac & cheese, which they liked. We also had a pilsner that we really liked. And finally, there is a kids play area, which in and of itself earns this place an extra star. We'll be back!

We tried this brewing company during 'Burgerweek' intrigued by their version of a stuffed burger. All in all, our service was very efficient and the burgers excellent! Picked up some German potato salad and that was spot on, more flavorful than other German versions we have had. (Traditional German food is often pretty bland, not the case here) In fact, the cabbage slaw might be a tad too tangy for some folks. We will return to try some more items !

I came in first time today for lunch. Clean, bright, nicely decorated, and I was greeted by Beverly as soon as I walked through the door. Great selection of German beers, and she brought me a few tasters before I ordered. I picked the Citra Imperial Wheat -- it was fruit, floral, complex, and just plain delicious! I had the house Schnitzel for lunch. Large portion, wonderfully seasoned, moist and tender, served hot with wonderful Spaetzle underneath. Yum!!! What a great lunch! I'll definitely be going back

Looks like Zoiglhaus has had some difficulties pleasing diners over the last couple of years... Unfortunate! I have always enjoyed my meals here. Decided to stop in this evening after a couple years since my last visit (I live on the other side of town). Service was fast and friendly. Music was way too loud (oh well). Food was to-die for! Alpine schnitzel and brewer's burger were both divine. German potato salad and cucumber salad both very good. Love the nutmeg in the potato cakes. Always enjoy the beer here. IDK. Competition is fierce here in PDX but I think Zoiglhaus is solid still!

First impressions, man. They'll getcha. We walk in, hostess seems pissed. Tone for the entire visit is set. We sit at the bar for the duration of our experience and I watch all the employees walking around, also looking pretty unhappy. Vibes. They're real. And we customers can feel them. Four stars because the pizza and fried pickles and beers were all very tasty and the openness of the bar area was really pleasant. I'd like to come back, but I'll sit at the bar again, thank you.

Stopped by early in the afternoon on a Sunday. Attentive staff seated us immediately with a welcome inquiry for fluids before leaving us to review the menu. Everything was true to my meals prepared by my German father and my adventures visiting Germany. Since it was early the potatoes in my German potato salad were a bit too crisp but reheated they were perfect. The ribs from the special I ordered were exceptional, seasoning was spot on and the flavorful meat fell from the bones.

Nothing necessarily bad here -- the beer is passable, the food is edible, it has an authentic German atmosphere and flavor. Service was a little slow, but in the staff's defense, it was an hour before closing. I had the house kolsch and a sausage platter, mostly because it had the best sides. Nothing special, not particularly impressed, but for something that feels more a bar than a restaurant, it was unabashedly German in taste and I gave an extra star for the effort. Nothing really dazzled or impressed me, though, so it is an extra star; otherwise, it would probably be a "meh."

Nice German brewery. The beers here were good, I had an October fest style beer. I also sampled a dunkle , everything tasted very German. The food looked good, lots of schnitzel and sausage on the menu. There was a large bar area and a restaurant area where kids were welcome. Worth a stop for some tasty German brews.

Great beer! The food looks pretty good, but I didn't have it. The bartenders were also very nice to talk to! I really liked the Schwarzbier and the Alt.

Even though Zoiglhaus is a bit out of city center, its quite easy to get there from the green Max line. A German themed brewery with fantastic German dishes. I thought the Zoigl Hefe-weissbeir was a perfect hefe! So much banana and clove. My husband enjoyed his grisette beer. For lunch we had the fried pickles and beer cheese spatzle. The spears were perfectly coated and extremely flavorful. The homemade spatzle was thicker than I've had in the past, but oh so delicious. I loved the beer cheese sauce! We added the housemade sausage for $3 more. The spatzle didnt need it, but it a good addition. We sat at the bar and had great service. I want to return to try more beers and more items off the German menu!

Came here to watch NBA playoffs and got seats near the pool table. Bacon wrapped Brussels were super yummy. The bratwurst with sauerkraut was also great bar food with their deli mustard. My nephew loved the fish n chips. This a fun place to come with friends to just chill.

Always clean and tidy inside! Nice bar area and the seating outside on the side of the restaurant is nice! Good beer, good food, good service. My only recommendation would be to add more flavor to the food: more zesty flavor and more menu options for vegetarians n vegans who want to eat healthy.

Decided to come to this place to check out a brewery I've never been to. AND IT'S GERMAN!?!?!?!? Sweeeeet~ it gon be gud~ And it's was! For the beers at least. I went with my family and got to taste their lager, pilsner, kolsch, hefe, red ale, and dark beer and OMG THEY WERE ALL UNIQUE AND DELICIOUS!!!!! You get the flavors that you're used to in Oregon beers but some how softer and lighter on the palate than American beers! It's like there's a pillow fight with Victoria Secret German servers in your mouth with each pint! Their food on the other hand, I would not hold too much expectation for. We got a variety of their happy hour curry bratwurst fries, fish and chips, special of the day schnizel, and a sausage platter. Curry bratwurst fries were delectable. Our server, Kristina, was very knowledgeable with the menu and beer recommendations were on point, also pointed out that this dish was a staple in German street foods. And I found out why! You get a whole bratwurst with fries and curry ketchup. "Smells like Germany" is the thought that came in mind from someone who live in Germany. Boom. You guys did it. We're off to a good start. Their schnitzel and fish and chips weren't anything to brag about but enjoyable all the same. Not worth the price but hey, you should pair something German if you're drinking quality German brews. So what the heck. The batter on the fish stayed stuck to the fish all the way until the end, which showed how well the recipe and thought was put into the dishes so food quality is on point. Unfortunately, our final dish with the sausage platter, lost all expectation of quality German cuisines here. This dish might as well have been renamed a meat platter instead. Served with a single bratwurst, a thick slice of meatloaf, potatoes tossed in a vinegrette, and some sauerkraut, expect a deflation of expectation and about average level of excitement as the prior dishes. Overall, the customer service was on point with the exception of lack of attention or overwhelming responsibilities of the staff. More than once during happy hour, I've noticed a wait time of around 10-20 minutes before a staff checks on any single tables, as well as a split of responsibility of the customers for each server. I get that there's no point in caring for another server's customer because you don't get any tip; but there's no advantage that's worth losing respect for the establishment. Beers - 5/5 Must come visit for the brews! Foods - 3/5 Average quality but GERMAN! (right?) Service - 4/5 Great service but could use a little more attention to the customers Note: I saw a group that went for their sandwiches and they looked delectable! Highly suggest going for their sandwiches instead!

Wow ... what a horrible experience! I sat down with my wife and ordered a house ale for myself and a cider for her from our waiter. After a short wait a "drink deliverer" brought our drinks. Evidently a large hairy fly was either in the bottom of the glass or in the cider bottle itself because we noticed it right after I had taken a drink of her cider. The waiter was nearby and we pointed it out to him. He mumbled a nearly in-audible apology (I actually didn't even hear it) and he said he would replace it - no charge to us. It was my understanding at the time that the drinks would be "comped" but when the bill came it was for full price. Seems to me you serve a big fat fly to a customer you should at least comp the drinks ... maybe comp the entire meal? (bill came to $38 for 3 drinks, greasy fries, and bad pizza). After a heated argument with the waiter (who lied and said he was the manager) and later a with the actual manager they said they were calling the police on me and I should leave. I said I would like to explain my story to the police so I would stay. I guess the "Police" thing was a ruse because the manager finally came back with a reduced the bill (reduced by $7 for the cost of the fly infested cider). And we left. If there was a grade lower than "F" that would be this place. PS. Evidently the AC doesn't work well because it was hot inside the restaurant .. Maybe that attracted the fly?

WORST FOOD AND SERVICE in all of Portland! A bunch of us had lunch here late last week. It was a disaster. Food was abysmal. Several of us ordered the special schnitzel with spätzle, others had sandwiches, burgers, etc. The food was so bad, I honestly couldn't believe they were operating under a brew pub and not a mental hospital for the hard of tasting. The schnitzel all around was rubbery pounded pork in a thick and heavy tasteless batter, plus it was not hot, warm at best. The spätzle was burnt (everyone who ordered it received the same), greasy, tasteless and had the texture of rubber bands. Burgers, fries, sandwiches were also reportedly luke warm and not fresh, but stale bread/buns again with little flavor and slopped together. Everything had a bland taste, was cold and poorly executed by what seemed to be nursing home cooks. The server dropped the food off and never returned. Looking around the dining area, he did this to everyone, as there were a few other tables with dirty plates sitting forever after they were done eating their wretched food. Service finally shows after we were abandoned for 25 minutes like all the tables around us. I don't understand the love on Yelp, but I only came here because it was recommended by yelpers. We will never return. Such a waste of a potentially good concept. A complete waste of money, as the prices were high for lunch $14+ I'm completely baffled by this place, how it stays open with such TERRIBLE FOOD AND SERVICE!

The Good - Friendly Staff - Kid Friendly - Had A Play Area for Kids - All Beers Above Average - Had The Timbers Game On - Plenty Of Seats - Clean Bathroom The Bad - Wish The Pretzel Was Softer (tasted good though) The Ugly - Nothing We came here because we wanted to try German style beers. We were pleasantly surprised with all the beers we tasted. We were able to watch Timbers vs Sounders in the background while our son played with the toys they had in the play area; a bit of relief from trying to herd him and keep him from wandering. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. We were very glad we stopped by. Thanks!