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Gustav's Bier Stube

5035 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213-1941
(503) 288-5503
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Ranked #215 of 3,050 restaurants in Portland
Price range: RM63 - RM90
Cuisines: Austrian, German, Swiss
Good for: Groups, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Groups, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations
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Portland, Oregon
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69 reviews 69 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

There aren't a ton of options for German food in the Portland area, so it's hard to rate Gustav's and/or Rheinlander in comparison to anything. Their sauerbraten is delicious and the fondue is legendary, but what kind of bar doesn't have drink specials during happy hour? It's nice that you made the appetizers a bit more affordable for a few... More

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Cary, North Carolina
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106 reviews 106 reviews
71 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Every trip to visit family in Portland (about 3 times a year) we all go back to Gustav's. The service and atmosphere are excellent. the food is as good as a lot of restaurants in Germany. This time around the 4 adults had Wiener Schnitzel, Kasaspatzle casserole, Flat Iron steak, a split Caprese salad andSalmon plus of course the Bier... More

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6 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Once upon a time, Horst Mäger's "Der Rheinländer" restaurant was one of the best eating places in the area. After Horst retired, his family followed up with a small chain of restaurant's called Gustav's. Sadly, it's on a downhill slide. Although it still professes to be a "German" restaurant, the spelling mistakes on the menu are proliferating (they've been misspelling... More

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Vancouver, Washington
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

I have tried many things at Gustav's and have never been disappointed. But I always go back to the Jaeger Schnitzel and fondue. I have always tried to save room for strawberry pizza but never make it!

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Portland, Oregon
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

If you like the Rhinelander, this is another less expensive restaurant owned Horst Meager of the Cordon Blue school fame. It was the same menu of German food at a lower price.Try the chicken or lamb!

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See 5 more reviews by CraftyFellow for Portland
Bellevue, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We eat here every time we make it down to Portland, OR. I love the cheese fondue and smoked bier sausage. Have an arugula salad with it and your meal is complete. The hot apple cider is yummy as well. My only complaint is there is only one stall in their women's restroom so people can pile up waiting. If... More

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Portland, Oregon
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63 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Love the fondue and warm vibe. Everything on the menu is good. A decendant of the Rhinelander, it makes Germany feel real.

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Colfax, California
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

This place was so cute and pleasant and what great service. We all ordered something different to sample and share it all for dinner. Delicious starting with the Swiss cheese fondue and beer samplers and then our pork, beef, and sausage dinners. Stuffed we ordered desert to go. Also yummy bread pudding. I highly recommend try this restaurant if you... More

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See 2 more reviews by clipperbabe for Portland
Lake Oswego. Oregon
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71 reviews 71 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

I really enjoy this restaurant. The food is always Good! I enjoy the sampler plate of the various sausages. The Beer Soup is GREAT and the sauerkraut excellent! The desser list is endless and can be shared. The fondue is awesome!! Gustav's is fun!!

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Sandy, OR
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

We love stopping off at Gustav's for happy hour. Love the appetizers and prices and the drink choices.

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