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Alps Village

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Unfussy strip-mall restaurant offering classic German fare & imported beers in casual surrounds. People often mention great, restaurant, good, service, German, schnitzel, amazing, delicious, staff, friendly,


Address

77734 Country Club Dr f, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Website

www.alpsvillage.com

Contact

(760) 200-5400

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (635 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 4:30 to 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:30 to 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 4:30 to 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 1:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 1:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 4:30 to 8:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (14) restaurant (11) good (11) service (10) German (9) schnitzel (9) amazing (8) delicious (8) staff (8) friendly (8)
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  • 5/5 Lauren B. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing! My grandma is eastern European and I grew up having home made cabbage rolls as a kid. I hadn't had them at a restaurant in years but this restaurant was really good!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tyler S. 9 months ago on Google
    As a surrogate German, I approve. The menu is a bit more Eastern European rather than true Deutsche but it’s awesome. I went with your basic schnitzel with spaetzle which I think they make in house. They could do better with the red sauerkraut recipe. All exactly what you would expect in the foothills of Bavaria, with the German biers on tap. It’s got a good vibe, the service really try’s to make you feel appreciated and it was a great experience. And Oktoberfest is coming up!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alex A. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good food and service in this bustling neighborhood restaurant. The cucumber salad and the sausage plate were very tasty.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tonya V. 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing spot. Not fancy but great atmosphere. The service was so awesome...any weird requests we made were greeted with a smile and a "happy to do it". The cucumber salad was so flavorful and fresh tasting. The beet salad was huge and so yummy, generous amounts of feta and beets and walnuts. We totally changed the sides and sauces with our schnitzel orders with no problem or eye rolling. The schnitzels we got aren't the platter size ones you sometimes get, but so flavorful and the lemon caper sauce, the mushroom sauce and the cranberry sauce were all great additions to the pork schnitzel we ordered. If you are confused about "ripped" potatoes on the menu... don't think...just get them! Wanted to add to my review ..the kraut was more like cooked cabbage...not as vinegary as we expected...also the onion rings at the next table looked amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Isabella C. 2 years ago on Google
    The food here is phenomenal! One of their chefs recommended we try it and it was even better than she promised! We can’t wait to go back. The pretzel & the lemon caper schnitzel were delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 lester k. 1 year ago on Google
    I was truly amazed when I visited this place. The menu does not quit. European specials, pizza, american,and everything is excellent. Best veal Snitzel, like mom's. Full bar and good wine list.

  • 5/5 Saiful I. 6 months ago on Google
    It did not let me down! The ambiance is wonderful. It resembles a rustic Western mixed with the Alps. The cuisine was excellent! I really like the Jaeger Schnitzel that I had!

  • 5/5 Justin J. 5 months ago on Google
    My wife and I ordered the sourdough pretzel, sausage platter and the jägerschnitzel. All were very delicious and the staff was very friendly. Beer was as expected, and solid. Thanks for the authentic food and great experience!

  • 5/5 JP A. 5 months ago on Google
    A very nice Bavarian restaurant with an excellent snitzel selection. The service is friendly and they have a nice list of harder to find German beers on tap. It is a tad pricy and you are looking about 35- 50 dollars per person.

  • 4/5 Nicole S. 4 years ago on Google
    My parents have been coming here for quite a while, and have been raving about their food. I finally had a chance to join them, and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere is very cute. It's kind of rustic Western meets the Alps. The food was delicious! I had the Jaeger Schnitzel and loved it so much! Their spaeztel is a little bit more seasoned than I'm used to but it was very tasty as well! The service was great. I will definitely be going here again!

  • 5/5 David S. 11 months ago on Google
    Not sure where to start, everything about this restaurant is amazing! I came for my third time tonight. Had the Alps Schnitzel and it was so good! I have also had their Jaeger schnitzel (which is equally amazing) and their apple streusel each twice! I can't say enough about the friendliness of the staff here. I was greeted at the door by the owners who also waited our table. The food was delivered quickly, food was hot, fresh and everything has so much flavor! I used to live in Germany in the 80's and I travel for a living and this is hands down the best German food I've had! I will absolutely be coming back to try more of their menu items and I will bring as many friends and family as I can! Thanks for the good time and the amazing food!

  • 5/5 Deanna S. 10 months ago on Google
    Brunch at my favorite place in Palm Desert 🏜️. The eggs Benedict is to for for, full of flavor and creaminess. Avocado toast was a perfect start to the day.

  • 5/5 Raquel S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a gem. From the frosty pints to the home made sauerkraut, it brought back memories of visiting a German brewhaus. This is a family owned and operated business with Mama Milka in the kitchen. We had very attentive service, although it was quite busy. Get here early as people pile in!

  • 5/5 Michelle 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food! Every time I come to Palm Desert I make sure I have dinner here because the food is so good. The staff is so friendly and the restaurant has a great fun atmosphere. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Sarah M. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here for dinner for our last night in Palm Springs and it was delicious!!! We all got schnitzel and all 3 were amazing! We also got a side of the red cabbage and it was unreal! We finished our meal with apple strudel and German chocolate cake, both amazing! I also have to say our server was wonderful and I swear she was the only server on a very busy night! The staff running food were also friendly! Would highly recommend this place for amazing German food!

  • 5/5 Deanna S. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorite places to go when I'm in town. Steins of beer and schnitzel for dinner. Love the Octoberfest pretzels when they have them. Great service as well! Best brunch we have had in a long time. We love this place for its excellent German food so when they started brunch we knew we would have to try it. Such a great spread, solid menu and great service. We loved the menu options and tried pancakes, sausage eggs Benedict, fruit and a sausage on the side. My husband loves the jagger sauce and asked to have that instead of Hollandaise on the eggs which was great. As always, service was warm and friendly. The bloody Marys and food is just what we needed to start the day.

  • 5/5 Yael H. 1 year ago on Google
    Have finally managed to get to Alps Village restaurant. The music is good (yeah 80's!), but a tad loud for a restaurant. More in line with bar volume. The staff is super helpful and friendly, the vibe is casual! Chicken schnitzel is excellent. Goulash excellent. Mushroom spaetzel... weird. Not bad, but not what I was expecting. Definitely coming back.

  • 5/5 Charlie C. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is great! Friendly owners, devious food, and a casual environment. We got pretzels, sausages, ripped potatoes with curried ketchup, jagersnitzel, and cabbage rolls. My only regret is I don't live closer.

  • 5/5 jeff b. 1 year ago on Google
    this place is so good on so many levels.... the staff is always great... the unique dishes are addictive and will leave u craving them. cool selection of beers... but the spatzle is one hit and your hooked

  • 5/5 Kathryn L. 3 years ago on Google
    We came during the pandemic and they had outdoor seating with heat lamps. The restaurant it self was located in a mall but was nicely decorated with plenty of parking. The food is delicious and the staff is very friendly and attentive. If I am ever back in the area I would definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Stephanie W. 2 years ago on Google
    We had the best experience at Alps Village! We walked in on a Monday night at 6:10pm and every single table was taken and a wait list was started and we can see why :) The food was excellent, the service was second to none, the people were so kind and understanding. We booked a reservation for Tuesday night because we didn't want to miss out, and I highly recommend doing a reservation. Do not miss the smoked Bratwurst-- made in house and the best we've ever had! The combo plates are definitely the way to go so that you can sample everything.

  • 5/5 Rock C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very generous portions for a reasonable cost. Big draught beers are BIG. Like 30oz for $15 of imported German beer. Their selection is barebones right now due to COVID-19 import problems, but that they do have is great. Really rich, bold, and smooth dark lager; a very refreshing, crisp, and tart pilsner. The schnitzels are delicious and tender. Apps are awesome, too. Their pretzel tastes great even as is, and the fondue is particularly delicious. I don't know what exactly they use, but it tastes like smoked Gouda. The servers and staff are polite and very friendly. If you're looking for a relaxed place where you can chill out, have a nice drink, and spend time with good company, I highly recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Marie E. 1 year ago on Google
    After a 5 hour drive we arrived in Palm Desert tired and hungry. Very hungry. We found this charming restaurant, and decided to give it a try. We sat on the patio with our little dog. The menu has so many wonderful choices. I had veal snitzel with spaezel. My husband had the stuffed cabbage with mashed potatoes. I ordered a side of red cabbage. Dinner was fabulous! We cleaned our plates. And then we topped it off with warm homemade Apple strudel with vanilla ice cream. And decaf lattes. We were so full, and so happy. The waitress and servers were great. I highly recommend this restaurant. We will be back for sure.

  • 5/5 belinda b. 2 years ago on Google
    So delicious!! The Alps schnitzel was awesome and the Goulash was so good. This is a hidden gem in the desert!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Drive-through
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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