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    The Glockenspiel

    3.5 (164 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Fondue
    Brian M.

    We stopped here on the way home. Mt. Angel is a nice town to visit and now doubly so. This is going to be a destination restaurant for us. If you're looking for great food and a great value this is it. Large portions and reasonable prices compared to what you see in the PDX area. The staff suggested the butternut squash soup and it did not disappoint. I have never tasted better. The fondue is real and I caught a hint of the of the real white wine. Not like most the packages fondue you get at restaurants. The cabbage rolls were more like logs. Huge. And the sauce was real with chunks of tomato and great flavor in the stuffing. The schnitzel was to die for. Huge. Crispy on the outside either meat juicy and perfectly cooked. We will be making this stop regularly on the way home from Beaver Women's basketball games.

    Pork Schnitzel
    Karin H.

    Stopped here for lunch with a friend after visiting my dad. Quite possibly the best Reuben I have had in the past five years, locally. The corned beef was super tender with great flavor, the sauerkraut had a complementary balance and the bread didn't hurt the roof of the mouth when you bit into the sandwich. I know I will be back and I would definitely order this again.

    First time at The Glockenspiel! Can't wait to post my review!
    Nakeia D.

    I'd heard about this restaurant a few years ago and always wanted to try it. I went last week for an early dinner. The host was friendly and helped me find a table with an outlet for my laptop charger. I ordered their signature burger. The party was fresh and seasoned well, but everything else was lackluster. I don't have a bad recommendation, but this restaurant, while filled with trinkets and German paraphernalia, did not deliver on the food. I am willing to give them one more shot with one of the signature entrees.

    Ementaler Schnitzel with spaetzle!
    Darren O.

    Came her for my father's 85th birthday! Couldn't have picked a better place as family was coming up from central Oregon. The fondue was really good, but i think the Gustav's restaurants is a little better. The sauce needed a little more flavor or sharpness. Still good. I had the Ementaler Schnitzel. Was really good. Loved the Spaetzle with it. Good broccoli as well. The shrimp and corn chowder that came with the meal was very flavorful. More reminiscent of a Hungarian Mushroom soup than what you would expect. The family tried a number of other things that you can see below. I liked the paprika chicken and the bratwurst plate. A bite of sausage with sauerkraut and spicy mustard was perfect! As far as the deserts go, my personal favorite was the lavender cream brulee cheesecake. Amazing! The German Chocolate Cake and the Marion Berry Cobbler were both excellent as well. Great place if you are in the region or are there for October fest. Worth the drive off I5 or from the outlet stores in Woodburn for sure.

    Kaitlin was our server for lunch and did a great job. She managed both the bar, serving, and bussing for about 10 tables during lunch and was friendly and efficient. I had the Reuben - the fries are a must do. My German mother had the Wurst Sampler. She liked everything but the fondue - it was like her traditional so not her think. The restaurant is very clean and fun for a little piece of Germany.

    Hazel H.

    Great place to get some great sausages and a beer. Great place to go for Oktoberfest. Kids really like the chicken platter.

    The Glockenspiel lunch menu
    Lance L.

    The Glockenspiel restaurant is in the center of town in little old Mount Angel, Oregon. Mount Angel is small town just outside of Salem with a German flair that's hosts an Oktoberfest within the city limits. The Glockenspiel has a great variety of German-Swiss style dishes made with fresh ingredients and made to order. The ambience both inside and outside of the restaurant make you feel like you are in a Old European village. Outside of the restaurant, the Glockenspiel clock and hand carved animated figures perform a show above the restaurant 4 times daily. It's definitely cool to see before or after your meal to complete your experience. This was my second visit to the Glockenspiel and both times I ordered the Weiner Schnitzel (and no it's not a hot dog). It's a breaded pork cutlet that's fried and served over a brown sauce. I recommend this dish along with the cheese fondue plate. One day, I hope to be in town in September to celebrate Oktoberfest Mount Angel style.

    Schnitzel with spaetzle
    Mary N.

    I'd been excited to come here with my parents, as it's a regular for them, but we all had just a phenomenally mediocre experience. There weren't many people in, and the food was okay. Not good, not bad, just ... ok. They said they likely wouldn't return in the near future, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone in the area. I ordered the schnitzel with spaetzle, and the best part, hands down, was the roasted veggies. The romanesco was REALLY delicious. But unfortunately, you don't usually order German food for the roasted veggies, and the schnitzel was meh and the spaetzle wasn't the best I've had. Really too bad since my parents have been so many times and raved about it.

    Mark A.

    Decent German food, wood/lodge interior with lederhosen-dressed staff. We came here for Oktoberfest and expected a wait; given that there were only two of us, we only waited ~15 minutes, so not bad. It was packed otherwise and the streets outside were bustling with people. For dinner, we each got an entree and a beer (can't have Oktoberfest without beer!). Pilsner and Hefe were our choices, with Schnitzel and Meatballs. Each dish came with mashed potatoes, light gravy, and sauerkraut. We each really enjoyed our meals. I got the meatballs and really liked the combination of beef and pork; really juicy, meaty, and flavorful. She got the schnitzel, which was well but not overly breaded, was still moist, and had some nice spices on it. The mashed potatoes were fresh and had bits of potato skin in it, so you know they were good. The sauerkraut was a bit odd and tasted a bit too vinegary, but not terrible. After a beer, we ordered fondue since we really wanted to try it. It came with bits of bread and some apple slices. Although we love cheese, we found that the fondue tasted odd, and sour. Not sure if they added beer or something else to it but we didn't really like it. The waitress was really busy, but was friendly, spoke a bit of German with us, and was as prompt as possible given the huge crowd. The prices were a bit much ($16 for a plate), but this was acceptable since we don't get this style of German food very often. The interior is like a lodge, with large wooden beams, elk horns, a cool bar with a Bull bell, and a fireplace. It's fairly open and big enough to seat groups of families or friends; or just come for a drink at the bar.

    Jody J.

    What does Glockenspiel mean? The original German word "glockenspiel" is translated into English as "bells play"; a more idiomatic translation might be "musical bells". The building has seven life size characters that are wood carvings made by local crafters. The clock and figures sing and dance. The Glockenspiel Restaurant and Pub is locally owned and operated in the cute little Bavarian town of Mt Angel, OR. The restaurant/pub was built to become a gathering place in Mt. Angel, and it ended up being the big hit. The food is a mixture of seasonal local cuisine with a hint of Bavaria. They serve up sausages, schnitzel, steak, fish, fondues, salads, sandwiches, soups and desserts with a twist. My personal favorite is the Jäger Schnitzel which is a chicken breast sautéed in bacon, mushrooms and wine sauce. The homemade German chocolate cake is tasty too! 2015-140

    Oktoberfest, Sept 19

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    We are so glad they're back! The food is still great just a simplified menu. The service was great' 5 star all the way.

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