This restaurant is on a perfect location on the shores of Zugersee (Lake of Zug), with quite a big, neat terrace extending out over the water offering guests a panaramic view of the lake. The restaurant is by the Yacht club of Zug so there were a lot of boats off to one side of the restaurant. Fortunately, none of the boats obstructs the lovely view out the window and from the terrace.
The interior inside was a very elegant mix of contemporary furnishings, all fabric sofas and a wonderful mix of colours - green, purple, black, dark red. It's a long, a little narrow almost, room but the splashes of colour, muted lighting, the chandelier by the bar and mirrors, coupled with the view, created a wonderfully modern, surprisingly understated and comfortable atmosphere that was neither too casual nor too ''chic''. I was very comfortable there in my worn sneakers and t-shirt (this was after a loooong day trip to the south of the country, on the train, on a fairly hot and humid day.....). Not to say I normally condone such outlook to a nice restaurant, but the place was just easy going and not overtly fancy.
The food was quite good; I ordered the asian noodles with the black tiger prawns but it was a little too heavy in ginger scent for me. My husband had the grilled seebass with jasmine rice, in a lime & vinaigrette sauce which was rather delicious .... so we swapped :-D. The serving staff was friendly and helpful; when we arrived we were told that the place was fully booked but we were welcome to eat at the lounge if we wish. After ordering our drinks, we wondered to the head waitress whether anyone was about to finish as we don't mind waiting for a table. Almost immediately, she came back and informed us that a table had been found for us, to our pleasant surprise! (Apparently, it was because a couple came in and found that their table had no tablecloths on there and so decided against eating here......ok I agree that having tablecloths transforms the restaurant instantly, but it's not a reason NOT to eat there.....).
After that, the service was efficient, our starters came without a hitch (a garlic bread for me, wonderfully crisp with just the right ''ungentness'' of garlic and an asparagus soup with tiger prawns for my husband). The main course followed with the perfect amount of pause. We did not stay for dessert or a coffee as I was eager to finally go home, but we would like to come back for a brunch on the lovely terrace once the weather is nice!
There is also a decent amount of parking outside the restaurant (expected of course given the yacht club there) so it's very convenient. read more
