I went to the Rheinlander with my company which was dining there for an annual event. I was expecting a lot of meat and cheese and animal fat which there totally was. I've been a very strict vegetarian (vegan) for over 10 years I figured that I'd be just be eating a dinner salad. To my surprise my job had let the Rheinlander know that I'm vegan so they made up a meal for me. I have to admit it was weird but I'm not very picky about vegetables. It was fried sweet potatoes which were breaded and then covered in mushrooms. They used olive oil instead of butter. The mushrooms were amazing. The waitress explained the entire plate of food to me in detail. I'm sure they make much better food when you order off the regular menu but I liked what I had. They met and exceeded my needs.

Every time my boss comes to town from New York he wants to go here, I think last time he went twice. What great food at reasonable dinner prices! I love the fondue!!! Its especially great with the crab or sausages!!! I always get the potato pancakes, they are spiced so well. And who doesn't love a great accordian player? They have several that roam around while you dine! If you tip they will stay at your table and play a song or two.

I have eaten here twice,once for lunch and dinner. Each time everything was very well prepared. The sampler plate gives you a good idea about German food.The cheese fondue was great.
The selection of beer and wine is quite good. This a fun place to take serveral friends a have a real nice time.

I keep reading all these reviews about how noisy the atmosphere is with a lot of singing... I've never experienced this! I like Rheinlander quite a lot, my boyfriend gets off work quite late on weekends and they're open til 12 so we come in for the happy hour fondue (with sausage, yes!) and drinks. Very good beer, and for some reason I can't get enough of their sandwiches. All the food is top notch. The service has always been friendly and attentive, with the exception of one waiter who when I came in with a 4 of my (albeit younger, but well over 21) looking friends, studied each of our IDs for at LEAST a minute each. Kind of made me feel like some sort of criminal, and its awkward sitting there waiting for your ID back that long. Anyway... other than that, if you don't like the daytime/evening noise, come after 9! Great food and ambiance!

I was reading other reviews of The Rheinlander and couldn't help notice that dsnichole said as a CON that it was to far away. My wife and I commute from Seattle when we want real German food. We usually make a weekend of it , but have been known to do a turnaround just for dinner. Had our Anniversary dinner there a couple of years ago and the music and food were just great. Probably one of the only German Restuarants to use real Veal in their Schnitzel.