Alpine Village

Home of the Oktoberfest. Since 1967.

Popular Food: All things German, especially knackwurst and bratwurst; prime rib; apple strudel.

Unique Food: For those of us who have grown up on tacos, all of this is unique, especially the hot leberkäse sandwich and veal loaf processed in their sausage kitchen.

Drinks: Scandinavian and German beer (plus they have their own brew, Alpine Village Lager and Bock); coffee, soft drinks.

Seating: Big ol' place with lots of tables and booths.

Ambience: Clientele changes depending on the festivities scheduled (a huge tourist destination during Oktoberfest); most of the time, eatery is filled with nostalgic Germans, Euro expats, retirees from South Bay's many (now defunct) intelligence gathering agencies, and folks who enjoy moving to bad covers of 1980s dance tunes.

Extras/Notes: Well-priced dinner specials. There are some eclectic and fun little shops in the village, including the Alpine Village Market, which sells authentic German coffees, meats and delicacies from "back home." Famous Oktoberfest festivities last eight weeks. Entertainment includes authentic oom-pah-pah brass band direct from Germany, plus yodeling, wood sawing, cow milking and pretzel eating contests. Traditional European-style festivities in December. Gift store sells cuckoo clocks.

Parking: Free lot adjacent .

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