It was our first full day in Switzerland and we'd been exploring Zurich. As dinner time approached,…read morewe looked up a place to eat with craft beer--Grain was recommended, so we walked up the hill (you can take the Funicular)--the walk was worth it--we were rewarded with great food and some great IPA. Try the artichoke--it was the bomb! The service was excellent as well!! The design and restoration of the old building is charming. We sat outside on the patio and had a relaxing evening. What a nice introduction to Switzerland :) Thank you, Dave!

Fantastic establishment run by an attentive staff who know their way around a kitchen and bar…read more Dave and Ainsley blew me away with their exceptional food and drink and even better wit and personable style. Loved this place! The lamb shank was extraordinary and the craft beers were paired perfectly. It's cozy, yet lively, and always an outstanding dining experience. You simply can't go wrong here -- if there's one place to choose for dinner in Zurich, choose Grain. You'll be glad you did!

Food was mediocre. Service was fine but slow. Prices were Swiss. Patio dining was nice.read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Zurich at the moment…read more I couldn't find a table at most popular restaurants in Zurich for NYE and then Blaue Ente offered a table in the bar. I was hesitated but went ahead as they offered a full menu. When I arrived, they reserved a small table at the corner next to the bookshelf with candle light and lovely decoration. It was so cozy and romantic in that I was glad I didn't get the dinner table in the restaurant. The service was very good. Food was excellent!! Housemade pasta was flavorful and coq au vin made with Quail, not chicken was very good. Rustic bread was also good. I highly recommend Blaue Ente for dinner, drink or just to have snack. I will definitely come back!

Delicious, warm, cozy -- a great find! Our bartender from the irish pub in town insisted we eat…read morehere and we are so glad we did! Hello, beer-cream-chive soup, piping hot, in a glass jar. Mmmm. Beer was tasty, and the staff very accommodating (communicating in Germanish).

Very good, been here several times, always busy, booking ahead is recommended, but the food and…read moreservice are always top. Tuesday's they have a special night where they serve Haxe as a special, live music. Place is extremely child friendly

Resting on the grounds of the biggest local beer manufacturer, Baarer Bier, they serve good quality…read moretraditional brewery style comfort food: salads that burst with bacon, potato salad, a killer Wienerschnitzel (no veggies on sight! oh, wait, I can see half a lime right there!) and that kind of thing. Maybe not the best place for my new vegetarian self, but still my guy's definition of heaven on earth :) There is a large outside sitting area and efficient service. If you are in the area, check their companion beer shop next door.

The beer is fresh brewed on site. The bar food like the Rosti and Cordon Bleu are their signature…read moredishes. If you get the Cordon Bleu order it "bar" style which it will then come rolled up like a traditional chicken cordon bleu, however, they don't use check it's all pork filets. Chicken isn't an option. I'm a bigger fan of the Rosti.

This is the Home of Appenzeller Bier! The visitor center & taste room appears to be newly…read moreremodeled. It doesn't look anything like the previous pictures posted here. You will still see the original restaurant as well as the brewery. The tour of the brewery was self-guided. The equipment is in a separate room with informational signs and translations by QR code. It's all very informative. The ladies in the tasting room are so friendly and helpful in describing the beers. We were able to sample 2 different types of beer. We shared a flight of 5 beers between the 3 of us. The most popular choice among us was the Fruity Cave. I really love the cherry in this sour craft beer. Another stand out to me was the seasonal Grena Gurk. It had an herbal taste with hints of pomegranate and cucumber. It's a unique flavor that you just don't see very often. It's a pretty hot pink color as well. My husband really liked the Quöllfrisch Hell which he said was very refreshing. We were also given some Brewbee Tschipps to try along with the beer. These are made using the byproduct (or recycled grain) of the brewing process. It's a satisfying malted chip treat. I wish we had purchased more bags and flavors. They're actually quite addicting. There's an awesome looking shop full of all kinds of products made by this company. It's not just about the beer and tschipps. They also produce Säntis Malt Whisky, salad dressings, and so much more. I should have bought more as I'm finding it difficult to find any of it in the states. It was a lovely autumn day in the beautiful town of Appenzell. I know this place is known more for the cheese, but I found the beer to be just as memorable.