Nice little German pub, with bar and indoor seating available. The service was exceptional from…read morethe waitresses to the bartenders. Everyone was super accommodating, helpful, and pleasant. They had a nice draft and bottle selection of German beer. The food was delicious. The pretzel was scrumptious with 3 dipping sauces that were all good. I ordered the Jägerschnitzel, prepared breaded and pan fried like a Wienerschnitzel. It was cooked perfectly with the pork tender and thin. The red cabbage was great too. The warm German potato salad was not traditional. It tasted more like seasoned fried potatoes, but they were still good. My only suggestion would have been a little more gravy. My husband got the Maultaschen, which we had never had. It was a pasta filled with sautéed leeks & cheese, topped with asparagus, & mushrooms in white wine sauce...delicious. Everything was great!!!

Maggie with the purple hair sat me under some breezy trees, but there's plenty of cozy indoor space…read moreto enjoy on a rainy day. I needed protein but it's ALL ABOUT THE BRETZEL (with fermented beer cheese, spicy Dijon, and better-than-butter chicken FAT). It's chewy and toasty and crusted in very fine flake salt - DIVINE! Hausgemachte Wurst (x2 wurst) - Weisswurst was smooth & slightly smoked, excellent with curry ketchup. Bratwurst was shorter & grilled, perfectly herby, although Dijon adds heat - needed because it was a little dry. Add-on Spatzle is comforting, a little charred, probably better with a Bock or Pilz (or CHZ PLZ!). To make it all go down EZ - the very best kraut I've ever had anywhere - rich with slight fruit (ACV?), and smooth like butter. It's warming winter food but still tasty AF in the sunshine.

The ambiance, service, and food were some of the best I've ever experienced. From the moment we…read morestepped in, our server was kind, fast, and attentive. The prices were reasonable and the food was worth it. Definitely recommend coming here.

We've been trying to go to this place for months. It's on the smaller side and the weekend…read morereservations go fast. We had a surprise Friday night open in our schedule and so I called early in the week and got one of the last spots. I love chicken jagerschnitzel ("hunter" mushroom wine sauce) and was excited to give their version a try. (Note: there is a $2 up charge to get chicken schnitzel instead of pork tenderloin.) The sauce was a little different than I'm use to but it was still very good. But the Spätzle was amazing; very buttery/creamy and so magical in the sauce. Probably the best Spätzle I've ever had (including all that I've had in Germany and Austria!) My husband got the schnitzel and wurst special and enjoyed his meal. We decided to share the coconut cream cake for dessert and it was delicious. The decor in the restaurant is fun and whimsical. Make sure you use the restroom and see the fun paintings in there as well! Parking is street only and a little tricky to find. We drove around for a bit and ended up parking a few blocks away in the neighborhood.

Spot on service! The deco is fantastic. I love the Jager Schnitzel and the cabbage rolls. The…read morefondue and beet salad were so good. We had a person in our group that was so difficult! The staff handed the situation with professionalism and grace. Much appreciated!

Having been to places like Leavenworth and Mt. Angel so frequently (not to mention my trip to…read moreGermany a few years back) apparently made me a bit elitist when it came to Bavarian cuisine, and almost completely forget about Gustav's as a consequence. It was only today, when my boss took our department out to lunch here, was I reminded of how many things Gustav's does right, despite being a chain restaurant. The first reminder came in the form of the interior décor; I forgot how charming it is here: from the entrance to the bar and to the dining halls, there are few restaurants in Vancouver as immediately evocative and immersive in their aesthetics. Our server was friendly, welcoming and helpful in her suggestions, particularly for those members of our party to whom German cuisine is very unfamiliar. The food, by and large, is excellent, although the prices are a bit steep for some of the offerings: for example, the goulash is tied for the most expensive item on the menu, along with the Bavarian Feast. One of these dishes makes sense for the price point; the other does not. It's hard to go wrong with the feast, the wurst platter (in any combination), or any of the schnitzels, but sadly, the Kohlrouladen that I ordered (one of my absolute favorites) didn't quite live up to the high bar set by the same dish at Baren Haus in Leavenworth. The two rounds of fondue with sausage that we ordered as an appetizer were well-received (and thoroughly ravaged) by our party of eight in record time! And although I didn't partake (as I have a negative sweet tooth), a trio of desserts finished off our group's meal, and left everyone satisfied. Overall, Gustav does far more right than I remembered, or gave them credit for. Other than my nitpicks about one particular entrée, and some questionable pricing, everything else about Gustav's punches far above its weight class, especially when considering the fact that it is a chain. By that metric, they have no business being as fantastic as they are! With a couple of tweaks, such as a firmer commitment to embracing German authenticity, and toning down the prices a bit, Gustav's will absolutely have a lock on that fifth star that lies just barely outside their reach.

Smallish, well lit, clean establishment…read more Note: Grab a number when you walk in if you're going to be using counter service. Friendly and helpful staff. Edelweiss Sausage Company and Deli offers a good selection of imported goods. They are pricey but with tariffs and all I suppose this can't be helped.

I had a very upsetting experience at this deli today. I came in with my husband and baby and bought…read moreham and turkey. When we tried the ham, it didn't smell fresh and had a slightly sour taste. I calmly went back to let them know and ask if it could be checked, since food safety is very important to me as a breastfeeding mom. Instead, the manager his name i believe is Ryan came out, grabbed the meat from my hands, threw it in the trash, and told me "don't ever come back" -- in front of other customers. I felt shocked and humiliated. I was polite the entire time and simply raised a reasonable concern. Very unprofessional and disappointing experience

Atmosphere during the Mexico versus England game was insane. It was extremely fun but PACKED! The…read morestaff did an amazing job at providing excellent customer service with the hundreds of people around. The inside, outside and bathrooms were clean. My only disappointment was the TVs had a glare when it was really sunny & the pretzels were small and mediocre. Drinks were tasty and my partner & friends enjoyed their beers. Would highly recommend for a World Cup game but be prepared for it to be packed for the final game. Arriving a few hours early wasn't enough for us to get seats.

We've only ever had a pretzel here as far as food goes. It was tasty but not why we came. The…read moreability to get non-ipa, quality German import beer done right was exactly why we came and were not disappointed. About 10-15 options so not a fall full of choices but all are quality and well curated not just peddled. The ambiance is great inside, it's a little taste of a Bavarian pub and the outdoor dining options about too. Some bbq from Matt's and a giant German beer? Yes please. The service has always been excellent as well. Personable bar tenders what help but aren't lurky. Don't forget to ask for their loyalty punch card. We are working our way to our own personal lederhosen and should be there in 50-60 more years. :)

What a (hidden) gem! This spot is spectacular. We were so glad it was a beautiful sunny day so we…read morecould sit on the patio, take in the view and enjoy the sunshine. The patio has a row of tables along the railing and not all can view the St John's bridge so we were excited to grab the corner spot with a view. There are covered tables which is great for when we return with Daisy, and if the weather isn't ideal. The food is plentiful and delicious; with the perfect beer selection to accompany. It's order at bar and your food will be delivered set up. The staff is friendly, kind and ready to assist. So glad we found this spot.

This is our second time at Urban German. We were knocking around St Johns and thinking about our…read morefamily in Germany (we hosted a German International student about 10 years ago) and had a hankering for some German food. This is a great little place tucked near Cathedral Park. They have a lovely deck with partial views of the St Johns Bridge. The food is tasty but slightly more expensive for the atmosphere. This is a counter service restaurant, you order at the counter, they deliver to your table, but you're expected to bus your table. The bussing bins are slightly more involved than most places where you're expected to sort trash, utensils, cups, and plates into separate bins. On this trip we ordered the Berliner Currywurst and the Jaegerschnitzel. Both dishes were tasty and the service was friendly.

Our dinner at Swiss Hibiscus was a truly special experience. Guy Fieri ate there! We stumbled upon…read morethe place by accident - I might have thought it was a coffee or dessert shop from the name, but that's on me. It's a cozy, comfortable space with a Swiss flag and one of those giant horns like in the Ricola ads. I ate with three people and we split up to tackle a good sampling of the menu. We had the Weinerschnitzel (chicken) and Jägerschnitzel (pork). The meal was well-paced. The salad dressing was unique but familiar, they serve it with hot, crusty bread and on the salad (cabbage and house) I could have drank the dressing. I shouldn't, but could have. The schnitzels were fantastic - both the brown butter and the brown gravy. Sides: Spätzle (the garlicky noodles) and the hash brown thing with the bacon. You guys, we ate EVERYTHING. We've never seen our 10 year old eat so much good food. (To be fair, the boy and I had only eaten Chex Mix that day while my wife was at the spa...but I digress.) We felt well taken care of. This was my first time visiting as an out-of-towner and I felt as welcome as visiting family for dinner. We finished the meal with the Lilikoi Cheesecake. My kid surprised me by saying "That's passionfruit!" (which he learned from the Kona Ice truck). Light and decadent. Great meal!

We sit and look over the bottles of wine, choose a local Pinot Noir. A woman comes to our table and…read morepresents the bottle for tasting, as it should be. We ordered a rosti for an appetizer which doesn't disappoint, just like how I remember from Zurich. We both ordered dishes with spaetzle, schnitzel and goulash. I opt for a salad with the famous Martin's dressing while my wife gets a French onion soup she claims is the best she's ever had and that's saying something, because we've eaten 3 Michelin Star French onion soup so I try it and now I'm a believer. The chicken broth is so tasty, the onions and cheese are wonderful. It's the simple things really that can make one happy. After conversation and lots of eating, we soon find we've devoured our plates. It's been awhile since I had really good spaetzle so this was a treat. Service was attentive at every step. The dining experience like high end but in a more casual setting. Would go here again. Recommend reservations since seating is limited.

Traditional Czech food - will save you a trip to the Czech Republic!…read moreThey offer Gulashes, Spaetzels, Dumplings,

From the owner: We specialize in Czech/Hungarian/German cuisine.read more

Only had beer, no food. But...the first american hefeweizen that tastes like a Bavarian Hefeweizen.read more

I love this place. It's great to come to with the kids. The ONLY thing I wish is that they had a…read morefew TV's in the garage space that would show sports so we could enjoy a game while the kids are running around. It's hard when the kids want to be playing in the kids space but the only tv's are in the main area. Other than that, the food is great - lots of options. Beer is good. Love that they have a full bar.