Little Bavaria Restaurant in Port Alberni

The absolutely best restaurant in town

Good schnitzel

I was in town for a course and was recommended by the locals to try this restaurant it did not disappoint! The service was excellent, and the staff were very friendly, answering all our questions. The food was spectacular, with generous portions. I ll definitely make a detour to Port Alberni next time I m back on the island just to visit Little Bavaria again!

Its been over 25 years since Ive been there and the food is as fabulous as I remember. Portions are generous so come with an appetite!

Always the best service and awesome food !!!! Vegetarian options: They will cater to your needs ! Wheelchair accessibility: No steps at all !!

Be transported to Germany and taste the tradition and feel the warmth and love of an Omas cooking at this incredible restaurant. The food screams comfort and tradition. The prices for portion sizes are incredible and the service is utterly exceptional. It feels like coming home to Grandmas kitchen. Will absolutely be back!

Amazing food, Schnitzels are great and good beer

Excellent little gem in Port Alberni We have gone here on many occasions. I never get tired of it. We always bring friends and family here for a visit. One to visit the beautiful town of Port Alberni, and two to eat at this restaurant. The food is delicious. It is affordable and the service is amazing. Please be sure to reserve, it is a very popular restaurant. That is well deserved too. Highly recommend and we will be back. Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair and accessibility friendly

Not sure about the atmosphere inside, but they catered a wedding and the food was perfect.

The best German restaurant in BC and Alberta. This was our second time here during the years but it is always amazing. Even though the ownership has changed but everything else re.ained the same. Grate atmosphere, even better food.

A quaint and beautiful restaurant. We were there on a Tuesday and lucked out that a reservation was canceled! Otherwise it would have been a wait. Make sure to reserve a spot! Food was absolutely amazing! The Mushroom schnitzel and spaetzel are so good!! And get the salad! The Dill house ranch I could have drank it was so yummy!

Awesome

My wife and I had a beautiful experience in this restaurant. The food and the atmosphere made us feel like we were somewhere in a small village in Germany. Ashley welcomed us and made the experience even more special.

Superb. The amount of taste in this fresh, real food is amazing.

Exceptional experience. Ashley our waitress was fantastic, took the time to chat and share her life while doing her job. Food proportion was hugeeee = exceptional again. Well done folks, out of a 5 star rating I give you a 6, cheers...

Our server was amazing..charming..and very helpful. Going out to eat with Celiac disease can be challenging...but our server was extremely kind and knowledgeable. The food was fantastic...the ambiance ..every thing was perfect. Huge portions...everything I tried was delicious. ..very reasonably priced..great value!! Thank you for the great experience Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating for celiac disease or gluten intolerant

Love the decorating! Food is unreal and served fast. Two of us split a platter and had leftovers. I spent $40 and got 3 meals out of it plus a drink. Our server was really kind and very funny. Made a reservation a week ahead of time and thankful we did as its so delicious that its always busy. Even though the place was full, it was still quiet enough to have easy conversation and they made special accommodation for mobility issues. Even got free birthday cake a month after the birthday. Went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. Highly reccomend Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. My father in law uses a walker that is awfully cumbersome and doesnt fold. They provided space to store it while also ensuring he was able to get seated comfortably and close enough to the washrooms.

OMG, food portions are huge and delicious! Great service and everyone working had a smile. Definitely will return. Best German food on the Island. Vegetarian options: A few options on the menu Dietary restrictions: Let them know your restrictions and they will make it to your needs. Kid-friendliness: Lots of items on the walls to keep the kids busy looking around. Food is quick.

Delicious German food! My husband and I had dinner here for the first time and plan to go back. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful. We ordered the half size of the Schnitzel and couldnt finish as there was so much food. Worth the drive from Parksville or Nanaimo.

Delicious, authentic food & flawless service: a Port Alberni favourite for decades

Food delicious. Wait staff lovely. Will be back.

authentic german menu with all the trimmings a real gem from the old days one of the last in town....:(

Best restaurant hands down Vegetarian options: My daughter is vegetarian and lots of options for her Food : 5/5 |

Excellent as always

As always, amazing food and amazing service Yearly birthday supper for four Food

Update Feb 5, 2024: Still perfect food, and perfect service! If you havent been here before, you simply must go. Ive had the pleasure of eating here many times - and its always fantastic! The food is delicious (the bratwurst is my personal go-to), the service is spectacular, and the deserts are to die for (lemon chocolate cheesecake, oh my goodness). One of the very best restaurants in Port Alberni, and arguably, the entre island! This is a smaller restaurant, so I would definitely recommend reservations. Walk-in at your own risk - of disappointment. I wish I had a picture of the yummies to go with my review, but the food disappears far too fast to even think about a photo. Parking: Lots of street parking, and an accessible space right outside the front door.

Tride & true. Always can expect authentic food and genuine service.

Had the Sauerbraten, the meat was tough and dry, very disappointing. The sauce lacked flavour and was nothing special. The veggies and red cabbage were good and there were lots.

Always consistently amazing!! Love the food, best staff ever!!

Always great food

Great ambiance, menu assortment, price point and service! Great work from the team.

Great food. Excellent service by the staff!

Simply a delight to go the Little Bavaria. Great food and great service.

Excellent portions for price! Flavour is beyond!! Smaller venue but ambiance makes up for it. Make reservations

Was OK I expected it to be much better Food

We had a friend recommend we try out Little Bavaria. They said if we havent been in that we have been missing out. We tried the seafood platter for 2. It was AMAZING! So much food, enough to feed 4 people with ease. The staff were attentive and very friendly. Everyone stopped in to chat including Brandon. Great food, great people and a great atmosphere. We will be back!

One of the best soul warming meals you can have. Will come back every time.

Amazing German food and friendly staff! The Bavarian platter for 2 is a must with the cheese sauce!

Food was good but not as good as a few years ago. Still worth the stop.

An awesome experience and I would highly recommend it. Make reservations so your not disappointed as its a small place and fills up fast.

Schnitzel Restaurants

We were passing by Port Alberni on a road trip and was recommended this place, the staff did their best accommodate us on a full night and made sure to let us know they would be right back if they saw us trying to get their attention while it was busy. They made the experience great, and the food was amazing too! The place was decked in awards and truly worth it!

It was very good. Great service and delicious food. Took cheesecake home for dessert.

Always our first choice! Never disappointed with food or service :)

Great authentic German food here! Wiener Schnitzel and red cabbage was the best weve had since we lived in Bavaria. Not the best German wines though, unfortunately, so we drank reliable German beer instead. Good value for money and Server was really friendly.

Great ambiance, professional, friendly staff, however, the sauerbraten left alot to be desired. The beef was tough, dry and stringy. I was quite disappointed. But I hear their schnitzel is very good. Ill try that next time

We had a large group that needed a reservation on short notice. They accommodated us with ease, were very friendly and provided great service. The server made suggestions and everyone enjoyed her recommendations. The food was exceptional and the owner came out and greated us personally. Would definitely recommend.

The food quality and service hasnt changed since a change in ownership. Which is a good thing. The Schnitzel is their trademark dish and we have never been disappointed. The house made Spaetzel was perfect. They even do gluten free dishes. Service was spot on. The server kept apologizing for neglecting us as she felt it was busy but she did a great job. Mixed drinks were good. Not outstanding but the prices match the drinks. A very comfortable place to go and you can always depend on the food and service to be as expected. Highly recommend if you want comfort food. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

I have loved this place since I could eat solid foods! 35 years later its still the best.

Great food and service, a wonderful nostalgic atmosphere. Make sure to have the spaetzle with your schnitzel

Owner does his rounds to see how everyone is doing, great food though I do not have a lot of similar comparables. Nice atmosphere where you can dress up or down and not feel out of place. Enough atmosphere to celebrate a romantic event or just go to dinner.

Love this place . great food. it is a little crowded feeling but well worth it

We shared the Bavarian plate for two and it was very good! We highly recommend it. The owner was very personable and the wait staff did a great job of taking care of us. We would definitely recommend them for a fantastic meal, nice atmosphere and good service!

Delicious schnitzels! Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. Recommended!

Excellent! The schnitzels are just as tasty as in Germany. Nice and friendly staff. Completely full on a weekday. Highly recommended!

Wonderful meal, impeccable service! Nothing was too much trouble! Excellent food quality and portion sizes!

Food is just average but priced as if its gourmet. Service is excellent, but I dont believe this place deserves the rating it currently has. Old time Port Alberni loves this restaurant hence the amazing rating it has, however we brought some out of town friends here and neither they nor us were impressed. Its iconic because of its age but nothing more.

Food was absolutely delicious (especially the lemon garlic buttered prawns)! I highly reccomend to anyone for a delicious and filling meal, at a reasonable price point. Cocktails were also well made (we had Pina colada, long Islands and specialty coffees after dinner) and service was friendly. All in all it was a great birthday dinner.

Sat in an amazing little comfortable booth for well needed date night with the wife...waitress was super friendly and attentive ...food was amazing...the chicken/seafood never lets you down and after a pint of 1816 combined with the richness of the sauce means you usually get full and get to take some home for a midnight snack.....10/10 our favorite place to get out and eat in Port alberni

I love their Wienerschnitzel. Its as good as I had in Germany in 1971. This is the restaurant we choose for special occasions. Sorry I didnt post a picture but it was so good I didnt think about it until after it was gone.

Amazing place, amazing food and excellent customer service.

Meal and service was excellent,

I have seldom enjoyed a restaurant meal more. There was nothing about this meal that wasnt outstanding in every way. The food was delicious, generous, and everything from the sauces to the salad dressings to the red cabbage was home made. If you have any dietary restrictions, they know exactly the ingredients of everything they serve. The chef/owner came out and visited with each table to make sure everyone was happy. And last but not least the wait staff... our waitress was Michelle, a person who clearly enjoys her job, is proud of where she works and knows the menu inside and out. We did not have a reservation (and you REALLY should make one), but she found a spot for us, threw on a clean tablecloth, and made us feel like family. It is a small and very popular spot, and quite often too busy for walk-ins, so they strongly recommend reservations. GREAT SPOT FOR DATE NIGHT, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARY, OR JUST CUZ. Dietary restrictions: They have a wide and varied array of gluten free options which are prepared separately to avoid cross contamination.

Always an excellent meal. Quality is never compromised, even during covid and rising food costs. Service is so warm and friendly you are sure to enjoy! Gerry.

Wow amazing food, super service, and so much detail put into the decor. Would definitely come back. The Zurich Gestursomething was fantastisch.

Amazing as always, platter for two is enough for four. Cocktails are all the ones you know, and love. You can not beat the price.

Service is a refreshing delight. Our server was kind, calm, attentive, and cheerful. Everything was delicious. The dining room is cool and quiet. I thought the lights were a little dim but I got used to it. Far better experience than most restaurants just about anywhere.

The place to eat and celebrate in Port Alberni. An institution! Try the seafood schnitzel!

Went here last night for a birthday dinner, Staff were so friendly, gave good recommendations, did not rush us to order. Food was delicious and HUGE portions. Lots of cute decorations inside. Price was reasonable. Will definitely go back!

I cant over recommend this restaurant. The service was amazing - friendly and quick staff. The food was incredible! My husband said it was just like his Omas.

Always great food. Great service as well. Quaint little restaurant.

Outstanding. An absolute gem!

Jagerhof atmosphere (including polka). Delightful service and deeply satisfying German classic cuisine. The schnitzel is spot on, and the liver and onions are next level.

Wonderful food, great consistent quality!

Love this place and the platters for two are sooo huge and a good value that youll be eating leftovers for days!

Theres clearly a reason this place has so many good reviews. The interior is small but it is well ornamented with flags, steins, photos and hats. Everything was free if dust and looked well cared for. The servers were friendly, fast and professional. Now the food was something else. When we were walking in someone was leaving with a few boxes of takeout food and just said The Platter as he walked by. Two of us ordered the Bavarian Platter and it was immense. 6 schnitzel, a mountain of spatzle, sauerkraut and red cabbage, mushrooms, steamed veggies, bratwurst and pan fried potatoes. We barely made it through half. Lots of leftovers! I spent the evening telling friends why they have to come visit.

Thank you to all of the staff for a wonderful meal

thanks for fitting us in for our 29th anniversary dinner

We hadnt been in since the new owner purchased. I was so happy to see it was still just as amazing as before. Food was great and service was also amazing. Felt so good to be back.

Fun, traditional German fare with atmosphere that brings you back to Bavaria. Plates for two are HUGE...loved it!

This is a must if you are in town or passing through! Amazing food, great service, and a top notch ambiance!

Honestly one of the best here in port I had a steak with garlic prawns and actually got decent portions AND good food left leaving satisfied and full (and with some leftovers) Kid-friendliness: Have a menu with items such as chicken strips bratwurst and chicken burgers for all the little ones

Delicious food, very authentic. Huge portions for great prices.

Incredible food in generous portions. Very friendly staff. Wonderful beer. What more do you need? My buddy and I, both big eaters, shared the platter for two. Couldnt eat it all. Giant, and every scrap delicious.

Amazing food, staff and atmosphere

Authentic restaurant! Great food and awesome vibe.

Kid-friendliness: They were very accommodating to our rambunctious 4 year old, were happy to have him as opposed to being annoyed Recommended dishes

Great good, wonderful waitress.

Nice local place. Get the strudel.

Fanastic food & great service as always

Best dining on the island. Hidden PA gem, been there forever. True European feel.

Excellent classic spot. This is the German restaurant youve been looking for. Great food, great service.

Excellent

Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere. Great serving sizes and delicious deserts. We couldn t have enjoyed ourselves more. We will be making this a regular event

Everything youd hope for from a restaurant called Little Bavaria!

Excellent food, and service in a cozy setting. Be sure to reserve a seating first, they get hopping busy

Food and service was excellent Owner came over friendly

Excellent as it always has.

Highly recommend Little Bavaria! The food is fantastic and the ambience is perfect. Very generous portion sizes and the staff are so warm and welcoming. Such a little gem of a restaurant. We will definitely be back for years to come!

This place is racist. I am Indian and when I went here last night (March 26, 2022) at 8:20pm a heavy set blonde haired lady with glasses told us that there were no tables open as they were all booked. There were three booths open. Clearly hard to imagine that at 8:20 pm ALL the tables are booked when the place is closing at 9pm. It was embarrassing and humiliating to be rejected and my sons having to experience this treatment. Never going back here. If you are not white beware and if you are white and care, skip this one. Cannot believe such people still exist. We found another place to eat and they were happy to have us.

Little Bavaria is hands down one of the best places in town to eat. Not only do they make the best German food I ve ever had, their service is too notch and they would go above and beyond for any of their customers

This is our favourite restaurant in Port Alberni! Delicious food, unbeatable service, and great atmosphere. Make sure you make a reservation in advance as they are always busy!

Always a great meal at Little Bavaria. Friendly Staff and the owner is a pretty good guy too ;)

We love Little Bavaria. It is a long time favourite in Port Alberni. The staff are always very attentive and the food always exceptional. It is THE place to go when celebrating as well as for a great meal. We enjoy the platter as it easily feeds our family of four. We were pleased on our last visit to see that the new owner hasn t changed a single thing! Great food, great service, all around awesome place for a taste of Germany for dinner or lunch.

Absolutely love Little Bavaria !! Food is always amazing, service is friendly and helpful, nostalgic old world atmosphere is great for photos to!! We locals all know reservations are a good idea though because it is everyones favorite place to celebrate milestones!

You can always count on a friendly inviting atmosphere, delicious food and great service

Amazing food! Great staff. Best restaurant in Port by a landslide! Based on their popularity its always recommended to make a reservation :)

Always great service from friendly staff. The food is delicious and very consistent! I know what to expect when I either dine-in or take-out.

Awesome food and service

Amazing food and always exceptional service!! The chicken cordon blue is a must try !!

Little B is a must if your are visiting our small town! Consistently amazing food and great service from the friendly staff.

This restaurant is and always has been amazing! Some of the best food in Alberni! Please make a reservation though, as it is ALWAYS extremely busy. Huge thanks to the staff for always being so amazing!

Love this place . Always a great experience .good idea to book table ahead of time as its a very loved restaurant in this community

Amazing restaurant! Amazing food.

Always fantastic service, great staff, amazing food and just a great atmosphere! It can be busy so make reservations. You won t be disappointed!

Best place for a special night out!!! Amazing food, friendly servers, family friendly and the warmest atmosphere! Reservations are a must but it s well worth the preplanning for the full experience!

Love this place I highly recommend great food and excellent service have been a constant since our first visit (1980 ish).

Highly recommend this fabulous place! Food is amazing and the staff warm and friendly!

Make sure to reserve your seating or pickup times. This is our favorite restaurant. we have ordered takeout once a month threw the pandemic. Never any issues and Portions always leave me with a good meal the next day aswell. They get busy for obvious reasons so avoid disappointment and reserve a spot!

Little Bavaria has exceptional service and the food is ALWAYS incredible! Always looking forward to the next time! Do make sure you make reservations! :)

Best restaurant in town. Always busy, so reserve in advance! You wont regret it!

One of the best restaurants in town! Awesome food and awesome staff. Always welcoming and always a very pleasant experience. 10/10 recommend.

Has always had the most amazing food, service, and staff!

Amazing food and service!

This place has the best food and is always booked in advance. Be sure to make a reservation! I was turned away at the door on mothers day- my bad.

If your looking for the best meal and impeccable service. This is the place for that special occasion hands down.You can allways count on the best food and service luvvvv it Keep up the good work 5 stars every time. Cant wait to come back.

Great food and great service. As far as I know everything is made fresh and the food is fantastic. I highly recommend the goulash.

Excellent food, lots of choices. Great service.

If you like German food this is the most amazing restaurant ever

This restaurant was above and beyond all expectations. We got the schnitzel dinner for two so we could try a bit of everything and there wasnt a single mediocre piece of food on the plate. We engorged ourselves beyond belief with the huge meal. On top of the amazing quality of food, the staff are kind and attentive, and the owner Brandon came to introduce himself to ensure we had everything we needed. Make sure you book a reservation because this place books up fast and might not be able to seat walk ins. Just goes to show how amazing the food and service is! PS, the lemon chocolate cheesecake is so good it will ruin your enjoyment of any other cheesecake you ever eat.

As someone from Bavaria I can tell their food is authentic and delicious! But no Bavarian beer, thats the only thing missing.

Great food . Nice people. Cozy atmosphere.

Awesome food and place

Amazing food. Excellent beer selection. Wonderful service.

Exceptional service, food and value!

Everything i ask to order they didnt have so I gave up it was like a big joke

Large portion, good service!

A Port alberni staple. Great staff and great German comfort food.

Delicious homemade German food. We always try to go here when we are in Port Alberti. The platter for two is huge but so good we nearly finish it. Attentive and friendly service. Highly recommended!

Delicious and authentic german foods! Very friendly staffs and the best german food we ve ever had!

We went here when we were visiting my mom. She offered to sit so my husband and I went here for dinner. Been here before when I was younger with my family. The food was absolutely amazing as well was the service. The platter for two was amazing for the quality as well as the quantity. Will def be returning thankyou for such a wonderful experience.

The food was amazing. It came hot and delicious. You could taste the individual flavours of each dish in every bite. Im not one for red cabbage and sauerkrout, but they tasted great. The venue was small, but it just adds to the enticing embrace.

Excellent authentic Bavarian food. Large portions. Interesting Bavarian decor. Service excellent and friendly. Highly recommended while in port alberni.

We had a great time! The food was fantastic and the service was somehow even better. Our server knew the history of the restaurant, and showed a level of knowledge i found impressive. She suggested a fantastic beer, the Dunkel. Overall, absolutely great! You do need a reservation! Parking: Small lot across the street, plus Street parking

Wonderful food, friendly service. A fantastic meal

Dinner was excellent and stuff is very good and friendly. 5 stars

The pickled purple cabbage is fantastic.

Totally recommended! Excellent food, superb dining and fabulous customer service! My lovely most loving and sweet girlfriend, Danni...of 6 months, in our relationship; celebrated July 22nd., had a very wonderful time! The staff at Little Bavarias...absolutely made that happen! Thank you so very much, from both of us...especially to Ashley! It was my first visit, and I was thoroughly impressed! Our favorite restaurant to eat! We will most definitely, be back again!

We had dinner there and it was fantastic, the service was great and the waitress was so helpful and courteous, the food is amazing as well, true flavours .even the owner stopped by our table to ask how our dinner went , this is a amazing place and I highly recommend it to everyone, thank you little Bavaria for the great time

Better schnitzel here than the ones we had in Frankfurt about a month ago. Great food. Great service

Delicious, authentic food. You must try it if you are in town.

The greatest place on earth. A fine place for meat and mead. EDIT: A year later, and this place still rocks. Their cream soups are LITERALLY to die for. And by that I mean I will GO TO WAR against ANYONE who EVER denies me MY potato cream soup from Little Bavaria Restaurant. Their soup is worth driving across the country. Maybe not worth flying from some of the far reaching countries, but that being said if you booked a first class flight from the heart of Mongolia to the grisly shores of Port Alberni just to try this soup I would understand. Stay amazing! Second Edit: I was worn. My body hurt, my head hurt, my muscles ached. Life had chewed me up and spat me out. A few fine folks brought me some of their soup, in a last ditch effort to save what was left of my life force. It worked. I devoured their soup and felt whole again. Little Bavaria Restaurant is amazing.

Absolutely a must stop. Awesome atmosphere, delicious traditional plates, excellent service. We ll be back for sure, and next we ll leave more room for dessert.

The platter for two is great, and can easily feed four! Make sure to reserve a table well ahead of time!

Food is always great. Small, dark and cozy restaurant thats unique. Ive heard it described as The place Port Alberni goes to celebrate which is totally true. Always been the dinner spot for big events like birthdays and anniversaries.

Had the pleasure of finally trying this place out after months of not going. Absolutely delicious food that fills you up! One of, if not, the best restaurant in town for a fancy night out or a celebration. Owner is super caring as well the staff do a tremendous job and always super polite!

Still ALSOME food

Good food, great atmosphere.

Awesome resturant and the food and service are out of this world. Will go back real soon. Make reservations or you might not get in.

We dropped in early and were politely seated even though we did not make reservations. Our server was so nice. The owner, Brandon came and spoke with us and thanked us for coming. Not something that usually happens. The Food, WOW, WOW, Fantastic. Cooked perfectly. Great flavors. We had the platter for two. One more meal to take home. Good variety. Did I say the food was excellent?!!!! Great atmosphere also. The music was Bavarian in the background. Not loud, just the right volume. Definitely coming back. This time with reservations. Vegetarian options: They have a vegetarian option Parking: Right in front of the door

I normally do not post reviews and I thought the visit to Little Bavaria would be as any other but I was in for a suprise. The owner of the restaurant treats you like a friend and is genuinely interested in how you enjoyed your food and one of the most personal guys I have ever met in a restaurant business. He is also a very hard working guy. The other staff are also awesome, attentive and caring as well. Came back the next day for dessert because the portions are large with no room left the previous day where we had a platter sampler of different schnitzel, sausages, red cabbage etc. I might add that I am a first generation German ...but dont take my word for it...see for yourself.

Fabulous food, every time!

Best food on the island. I still travel from Duncan to Port Alberni just to go here. Amazing!

Wonderful Food!! We ordered plate for 2 and the food is totally enough for 3 or 4 people! Reservation is highly recommend! Don t miss this restaurant!

Food was, as it always is, incredible.

What a great place! The food was the best we had during our 3 weeks road trip through BC. Our waitress Nicole was so very nice and welcoming and the restaurant had a fantastic ambiente. To make things even better, the price was very reasonable.

Great place with consistently good food over the years. Everything is scratch-made and you can tell! Friendly service with excellent prices. Owner is hands on, goes above and beyond and very community minded.

Excellent meal! We ordered the platter for 2. Everything on it was delicious and we certainly didn t leave hungry. The service was awesome. It was such a great experience and nice to see old time food and service . It was worth the drive from Nanaimo.

Thank you and thank you ! Brandon was lovely to chat with you and Eli ( Eleanor) always make us feel so welcome and the food wow remains as fantastic as always. One of the best restaurants in Port Alberni

Nice atmosphere and great food and service

Delicious food and great service! Congratulations to the new owner for keeping the traditions going.

food is so awesome. There