The Alpine Chef – French
Stepping into this mountain-inspired retreat feels like entering a sun-drenched chalet where the air is thick with the savory scent of simmering goulasch and earthy wild mushrooms. The kitchen celebrates the soul of European comfort food, serving up golden, cheese-laden spaetzle and tender frikadellen alongside crisp cucumber dill salads and velvety potato au gratin. It is a rustic sanctuary where every bite offers a warm embrace of traditional alpine hospitality, perfect for those seeking a hearty escape from the everyday.
200 Lafayette Boulevard https://alpinechefrestaurant.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, keto, low-carb, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, low-sodium, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, atkins, south-beach, gerd, alkaline, tlc, aip, renal, volumetrics, carnivore, zone, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday
- 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the exceptional brunch experience, specifically highlighting the delicious Belgium waffles, savory sausages, and sweet donut holes. Guests love the inviting atmosphere and frequently recommend the braided pretzels as a standout menu item that serves as the perfect accompaniment to the meal. Celebrated for its high-quality comfort food and welcoming vibe, the spot is praised for providing a consistently satisfying and flavorful dining experience.
Menu
Soup & Salad
- Hearty Hungarian Goulasch Soup - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $8: cucumber, tomato, olives, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts in yoghurt basil dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alpine Caeser - $7: iceberg lettuce, creamy caesar dressing, croutons & parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Dill - $7: creamy dill dressed cucumbers over greens with red onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Salad - $21: Entree House Salad with Bacon, Boiled Egg, Grilled Chicken, Pork Schnitzel, Swiss Cheese & choice of dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Starters
- French potato au gratin - $12: Potatoes, bacon, creamy cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- A Basket of Pommes Frites - $8: With Cheese, Grill & Curry Sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lillie's Cheezy Spaetzle - $8: with bacon, mushrooms, spinach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frikadellen - $12: German staple meatballs topped with creamy bacon mushroom sauce & Swiss cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arnulfs Calamari - $14: with pickled cucumbers and marinara Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
The Best of the Wurst!
- Berliner Currywurst Rot Weiss - $11: single with curry ketchup, mayo & fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- German Sausage Platter - $25: Bratwurst, Bauernwurst & Weisswurst, Sauerkraut, Mustard, & two Homemade German Sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nuernberger Wuerste - $10: Classic Pork Sausages in Lamb Casing with Sauerkraut & one of our Homemade German Sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Beer Brats - $19: Pair of Pork Brats with Sauerkraut, Fried Onions & two Homemade German Sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taste of Germany - $17: Debreziner Sausage (spicy), Small Pretzel, Kraut Salad, Frikadellen (meatball), & two Homemade German Sides Available at: dinner, lunch
Old World Classics
- Schweinshaxe (Pork Shank) - $36: Pork Shank slow braised in German Beer, served with Sauerkraut, Fried Onions & Burgundy Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rouladen - $27: Traditional Tenderized Beef stuffed with Pickles, Mustard, Bacon & Onions Served with Alpine Gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kasseler Rippchen - $34: Two Smoked Pork Chops, Sauerkraut & Mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Swiss Sauerbraten - $28: Marinated slices of Roast Beef topped with Bourguignon Wine Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Grill
- Pfeffersteak - $36: 12 oz Grilled NY Strip with a Peppercorn Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tenderloin Medallions - $36: Medallions of beef tenderloin with a Diane Style mushroom cognac demi glace Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zigeuner Schweinesteak - $26: two 5oz paprika pork ribeye over zesty tomato, mushroom, pepper & bacon sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zwiebelsteak - $27: 10oz Ny Strip steak topped with alpine gravy & fried onions Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Schnitzels & Such
- Jagerschnitzel - $28: Breaded tender Veal over a Bacon & Mushroom Cream Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wiener Schnitzel - $27: Traditional German dish of Veal served with Lemon Wedges Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alpine Schnitzel - $28: Pork Schnitzels topped with Bacon, Mushrooms & Swiss Cheese in a Chive Cream Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Schnitzel - $29: Tender Lamb Schnitzel served with home fries, a Cucumber, Tomato Feta Salad & Herb Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Schnitzel - $25: Served with Paprika Rahm Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Holstein Schnitzel - $20: one breaded veal topped with anchovy butter, fried egg & set in alpine gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cordon Bleu - $27: chicken schnitzels topped with black forest ham and shredded swiss cheese, set in chive cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Late Train (Sandwiches)
- Jesse’s Reuben Stacked Sandwich - $16: Corned Beef, cooked in house with Sauerkraut, on Rye with Thousand Island Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Matterhorn Burger - $14: 10 oz Burger Of The Day Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alpine Sandwich - $15: Breaded Chicken Breast topped with Mushrooms, Bacon & Swiss Cheese with Chive Sauce on a Hoagie Roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sylter Fischbroetchen - $16: rockfish hoagie with remoulade, red cabbage slaw, L/T/O Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Jakobsmuscheln (Sea Scallops) - $37: Large Seared Sea Scallops, served with Potato Pancakes, Sauteed Spinach & Hollandaise Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Forelle (Rainbow Trout) - $26: Filet of Rainbow Trout served with sauteed Almonds & Lemon Wedges Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garnelen (Jumbo Shrimp) - $28: Grilled Jumbo Shrimp over Cherry Tomato & Spinach Risotto with Lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lachsfilet (Salmon) - $26: Grilled Filet of Salmon over White Rice in a Mustard Cream Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rockfish - $25: Paprika Breaded Filet served with Crispy Potatoes & Remoulade Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Homemade German Sides
- Potato Pancakes - $4: with Sour Cream or homemade Applesauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Käsespätzle - $3: Cheese noodles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Children's Menu
- Kids Tortellini - $10: Tri-colored pasta in cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Pizza - $10: Cheese & marinara topped pizza Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $10: Chicken strips with French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- The Jesse Toast - $6: Crown Royal, on the rocks, up, or chilled Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Renal, Macrobiotic
Frequently Asked Questions about The Alpine Chef
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Pfeffersteak and Zigeuner Schweinesteak both work for keto and gluten-free diets, while the House Salad is gluten-free and low-carb.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Alpine Chef has an exceptional overall rating of 5.0/5 based on customer feedback and dining experiences.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners rave about the exceptional 5.0/5 experience, specifically praising the high-quality brunch, Belgium waffles, savory sausages, and braided pretzels.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors should try the braided pretzels, Belgium waffles, and German sausage platter while enjoying the inviting mountain-inspired atmosphere.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests love the inviting atmosphere and welcoming vibe of this mountain-inspired retreat, which offers a rustic and satisfying dining experience.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners love the exceptional brunch experience, specifically praising the Belgium waffles, savory sausages, donut holes, and the popular braided pretzels.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed diets with vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, and dairy-free options like Hungarian Goulasch, Zigeuner Schweinesteak, and House Salad.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact the restaurant through their website at https://alpinechefrestaurant.com/ for more information.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, gluten-free, vegetarian, paleo, low-carb, dairy-free, mediterranean, and high-protein options across its menu.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for The Alpine Chef.
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