One can easily drive and not notice Looshaus due to your eyes glued towards the Rax and Schneeberg…read moremountains. This is normal, which is why we were given a tip to stay an evening at the Gasthaus when we went for a weekend trip to Reichenau. Unfortunately the place was booked out for that weekend and even for one specific weekend in June. It's very popular, so reserve ahead of time. We still found elsewhere to stay near town but still decided to come one evening for dinner. Falstaff 2 forks and 86 points. Ratings seemed to point they were good but another tip to us was they do specialities for the season and take importance in the quality of their food. The food was wonderful and I have to admit this was one of the best lamb dishes I ever had in Austria. I have high expectations when it comes to dishes serving lamb. We got as dessert a variation of what they have and that's perfect. You have no room left in you, it's k. Just order the dessert variation set. Trust me it will be worth all bloating and complaining. This kitchen has some gems stored in their sleeves. Food outstanding! The location and view. Austria is filled with Gasthauses that are situated in places with views that make you say "I'm quitting my job, moving here and eating & drinking for the rest of my life." This is a place like that. View of mountains spectacular and even though we got it at a rainy and cloudy day it was incredible when the sun broke out a couple times. You have tables on balcony, at back if you want more forest and less view or you have these couple benches as in northern Germany so that you can have some privacy with your better half. It's a 1 hour drive from Vienna (would require a lot of walking from train station). Call and reserve room or table before just going there. Staff is wonderful and helpful. If any of you new comers in Vienna are wondering where can I take my friends or family and give a taste of the mountains food and drinks, keep this place in mind.

Amazing food, fast and friendly service, nicely sized portions! One of the BEST double beef burgers…read moreI've ever had!

From the owner: TOM's Hütte - Ihr gemütliches Gasthaus in Spital am Semmering…read more TOM's Hütte befindet sich nun bereits seit mehr als vierzig Jahren im Besitz der Familie Buschta. Unser Chef Thomas verbrachte nach seiner Lehrzeit am Arlberg und am Wörthersee die ersten 15 Jahre seiner Laufbahn als Koch an der spanischen Costa Brava, wo er seine Kochkünste verfeinern und viel Erfahrungen sammeln konnte. Nach seiner Rückkehr in heimische Gefilde übernahm er den Familienbetrieb von seiner Mutter und leitete die notwendigen Umbauarbeiten in die Wege. Inzwischen hat er TOM's Hütte zu einem beliebten Treffpunkt für Liebhaber der österreichischen, spanischen und südamerikanischen Küche gemacht und begeistert seine Gäste immer wieder aufs Neue mit kulinarischen Highlights. Als besonderer Leckerbissen gelten die Steaks und der Riesenburger vom südamerikanischen Black Angus-Rind, das für seinen außergewöhnlich zarten Geschmack bekannt ist. Großer Beliebtheit erfreuen sich aber auch Paella und Tapas, die Variationen vom heimischen Wild und unsere Fischgerichte. Zum Essen empfehlen wir ein Gläschen Wein oder Bier, bieten aber selbstverständlich auch alkoholfreie Getränke an.

Gasthof Rothwangl is a great place for Austrian cuisine or to stay over night if you are visiting…read morethe Steiermark. The menu is full of favorite and seasonal items from the Steiermark and the prices won't break your bank account. The restaurant offers several different dining atmospheres and in the warmer months there is outdoor seating. There is plenty of room for large groups and parties. The Rothwangl is also great for weddings and events. Located in the quiet town of Krieglach, between Muerzzuschlag and Bruck, you can find great hiking, biking, and "outdoorsy" activities nearby.

From the owner: Der Gasthof ist seit 1960 im Besitz der Familie Rothwangl. Im Jahre 2003 hat Hannes Rothwangl den…read moreelterlichen Betrieb übernommen und führt diesen, zusammen mit seiner Frau Sabine, bereits in 3. Generation. Genießen Sie moderne Gastfreundlichkeit und eine familiäre Atmosphäre in unserem Haus. Egal ob Sie gemütlich essen, eine große Feier planen oder einfach nur die Seele baumeln lassen wollen - seien Sie unser Gast und lassen Sie sich von uns verwöhnen.

From the owner: Das Geniesserrestaurant von Familie Krainer, eingebettet in die berg- und waldreiche Region des…read moresteirischen Mürztales, ist ein familiär geführter, ganz auf nachhaltigen Genuss fokussierter Betrieb mit elegantem Restaurant, Café und Hotel. Astrid und Andreas Krainer sind gut vernetzt mit regionalen Produzenten, in ihrer gemeinsamen Arbeit in der Küche gehen Tradition, Verantwortung und kreative Phantasie Hand in Hand. Eine Art "Neue steirische Küche", die auch dem Slow Food-Gedanken nahe steht. Die herzliche und gastfreundliche Atmosphäre im Restaurant wird von den Seniorchefs Rita und Hermann Krainer im Service mitgetragen.

Good local place for a stop-over on your way in the Murz valley. Do check out their cakes!…read moreWe were a group if hungry (and cold) wolves returning from a hike in wintery conditions. The people at Urani made feel welcone with warm drinks, good soups. Garlic cream soup and horseraddish-beetroot was on the menu today; altough they could have properly warmed up the garlic soup, this was a great stop-over before heading back to Vienna. We couldnt wait to start with our dessert, a Kardinal schnitte with the size of a main dish! It is mushy cake with both merengue-like and mocca cream.

We went for a weekend climb and wandern at the Rax and based at this establishment. They offer…read morerooms and they were clean, reasonably priced and encountered no problems. So I would recommend to anyone who is considering staying in the area. They have a lake right next to them and its brilliant. Its quiet, even though next to a road and surrounding is very beautiful. Would I stay again there? Yes! Lets say you're not staying there but passing by. The restaurant was brilliant. The kitchen definitely is up to their claimed standards by a few here. I would also recommend like Corinne regarding the seasonal specialties. We enjoyed the erschwammerl gulasch the first night and it was excellently prepared. I had a hard time believing it was without meat! The next day I tried a Förster Pfandl and was blown away. Perhaps I was extremely hungry after a whole day of climbing and walking around, but the meal was brilliant. They definitely seem to pay attention to the material used in their kitchen and everything tasted very fresh and deserves 5 out of 5 stars. Staff was friendly and nice. There was a triathlon going on Saturday so it took a bit of time to order for the next round of drinks but still thats acceptable in a sense. The only thing that seemed a bit odd, considering we were staying at their motel, was their breakfast. After such great meals, I had the idea their breakfasts would also be breath taking. Except for the fresh weckerls and breads, the breakfast was boring, dull and had nothing special about it. They provided with 10 blocks of butter, 1 nutella and a dozen jams that just tasted industrially produced. Plus if you wanted another one, they would struggle to find or offer it. It seemed they were limited with stocks or something. Either way, I would not recommend stopping here for breakfast. Focus on their lunch offers and a nice dinner with friends or partner. A place where "Mahlzeit" is given its true worth!

Had a nice regional dinner here. Great service, stylish restaurant with a charming and traditional…read moreatmosphere. We tried venison and chamois, both meats were tender yet slightly overlooked. The side dishes, however, were very very delicious and well done. Good portions. We were very satisfied, although what could have added to the experience is the amount of people at the restaurant- it was slightly lonely:(

For me and my Austrian family, the best of the best can be found in the quaint little town of…read moreNeuberg an der Murz. Gasthof Holzer has been the home of all of our important family occasions from birthdays, anniversaries and holidays to graduations and weddings. You can expect nothing but perfection from the kitchen and staff and a personalized experience every time. The menu is stocked full of traditional items from the Steiermark and is always current to the season. Make sure you reserve ahead and let Herr Holzer know if you are celebrating a special occasion. He will be sure to add a special something to surprise your loved one! Tip: Makes a great combi trip to the area when visiting the glass factory or taking in a concert at the Neuberg Kulturtage, or traveling to Mariazell!