This is always one on my visit list when I'm in the area. The menu is pretty vast in selections and…read morethey have daily specials in addition. Most things on the menu are typical German Biergarten fare and done well. I highly recommend a hot pretzel with butter, a large mixed salad, and a flammkuchen. They have excellent flammkuchen here which I find a "sleeper item" to be done so well at a place where one wouldn't really expect it on the menu. They make their own beers and typically have the usual varieties on tap. On the day we visited they were down to only 2 varieties of beer and the service was average at best, so it lost a start this time.

The Hopfenschlingel in Rastatt is housed in a converted barn, which used to serve as an ammunition…read morestorage facility. The interior design and menu is very rustic German, with particular focus on local dishes. There is a huge outside area, which is particularly suited to families with children. The menu is reasonably sized, prices are very good, the food is tasty and quick, and portion sizes huge. The restaurant incorporates a small brewery making its own very good beer, which you can also order by the barrel for a private party. And if you feel like taking a souvenir, there is the option of buying some of their own 1 litre beer glasses. Cheers!