Deutsche Bierbrauer, die in Basel neu einen Laden und Brauerei betreiben. Ihr Bier ist etwas leicht…read moreund weniger fragrant, als Basel's heimgebrauten Biere, wie Feldschlosschen! Review: 4

-spied this place just before it opened in November of this year. The hubs and I made it a plan to…read morevisit and, for the most part, we are glad we did. There were a few other 'beer geeks', I'm assuming, out braving the cold for fifteen minutes before Volta opened its doors at 17.00 this evening. We were, fortunately, let in a bit early and greeted warmly by the bar staff. One may either order at the bar or wait to be served at table. We opted for the former. The 'tender was both friendly and upbeat, in an American way, actually, and ordering was a charm. One is also able to pay straight away or start a tab. -so nice to have the option. What struck me most about Volta was its design. The place has very ambient (read: dim) lighting, the kind I find so very appropriate for a lounge/pub/bar type joint. Volta seems to have benefited from an incredibly savvy interior designer as well. It's decorated in a mix of natural wood and metal furnishings. The floor appears to be polished concrete. The floor has a mix of two-top bar tables, narrow counter-like spots, group tables and window seating. Industrial-looking light fixtures hand from various points along the ceiling and I spied at least one free-standing, old-timey Hollywood spotlight. -really lent some charm to the place. The music was a curious blend of Andrew Sisters-meets-Techno that Volta had playing just a few decibels louder than the nearly empty place warranted. It was both a bit off-putting and distracting. The menu is comprised of things to nosh on, wines, spirits, and, although there are six tap handles at either beer station behind the bar, only two beers: an IPA and a lager. We each ordered a wee nibble and two IPAs. My order of 'salted lard' (my translation) was ample (seemed about two tablespoons' worth) and served with lovely, warm slices of bread. I enjoyed it very much and felt it to be a good deal at 7 franks. The pair of Weisswürste mit Senf and a hefty Swiss-style (read: soft all over) Brezel--garnished with sesame seeds not salt--(13chf) went down well with the hubs. The 3dl (just under 12 oz) glasses of IPA were fine, not fab. The usual bite I've come to associate with IPA was missing and Volta's is a more floral and less 'hop-y' brew than I'm used to. There was also a sweetness to the finish I hadn't expected. It's a well-made beer, but not what I am looking for in an IPA, unfortunately. I'm encouraged by the number of tap handles and would expect that Volta will unveil more in their beer repertoire as time goes on. A nice Porter would be much appreciated in the upcoming Winter months, am I right? Given that this place is a stone's throw from the Novartis complex, I can well imagine Volta becoming *the* go-to spot after work. For Basel, Volta is a mini-revelation, and, I would imagine, will be leading the burgeoning brew pub scene in town. **generous outside seating **toilets shared w/ adjoining music venue

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!

We ordered bone marrow soups, sausage with sauerkrauts, pork chops, and Kids Milanesa and frank…read morefruit. Kids meal was pretty tasty. Servers are nice and kind. Interior design is pretty decent and clean.

Food was mediocre at best. Definitely not worth the price tag for the quality of food you receive.read more

Decent food, large portions and good service. However, prices were a little high. Dining at this…read moreplace is like dining at a high end steak joint. You only go to these places for special occasions only.

Delicious Swiss restaurant that serves great food that is piled high, and ice cold locally produced…read moreFeldschloss beer! This restaurant is always packed. Come in and grab a table, if you can find one. Kind staff! Review: 5+

I did not eat there, so I can only comment on the beer. Sat at the bar and had a few drinks. Decent…read morebeer, and friendly service. I had the Weiss and the lager. The lager left a little to be desired, but Weiss was excellent.

BRAUEREI. You got my attention!…read more We landed in Zurich for an overnight layover, and set out exploring the concrete jungle that evening. We were looking for a place that was vegan/restriction-friendly, and originally decided on the restaurant right by Steinfels. But after looking at the menu, we all agreed this was the better choice for our group of six, in terms of food selection and prices. Holy moly, my fellow American yelpers will also balk at the prices once you take a peek at the menu because meals will definitely be $25-$40 for dinner for one. And that's just for a dish! So the boo and I split a tuna burger, which was so tenderly made and perfectly seared. I loved that the staff put in extra effort to cut our burger in half after we briefly mentioned to the server that we'd be splitting this meal. It's the little things that matter! Portion sizes were the perfect amount of filling--not too much or too small. I eyed my friend's cauliflower starter which was literally an uncut head of cauliflower...which did not look easy or appetizing to eat. Service was very friendly and swift. They were pretty full, but didn't have to wait at all to be seated by the hostess. Our waiter didn't speak English that well, so we got another guy who was great and cracked some jokes with us. We all got beers--the weizen was yum and the perfect amount of zingy flavor and hops for my tastes. Beer is literally the best way to destress, amirite? We also got water upon being seated, which was great to keep us awake and rejuvenated. Their restrooms are very clean, although a bit closer in quarters compared to most restaurants back home. I just didn't feel anything spectacular from Steinfels. We didn't have any other dinner place to compare it to in Zurich because we only had one night here, but referencing it to places back in the States and other cities in Europe, this was nothing much to write home about.

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!

Service was a bit slow sitting at the bar. Three bar tenders wondering around but not recognizing…read moreme sitting in front of them. Food was okay, nothing special. I ordered the cordon blu.

Mittagessen mit friend. A go to when you are in Bern, Switzerland ! The beer, the food, and the old…read moredepot are amazing!!!

A pleasant experience in Southern Germany…read more Located by the freeway, it's hard to miss this place. Plenty of parking space right across the street. Bier garden is a nice size and beautifully decorated interior. They brew their own bier. I had heir weissen and unfiltered bier. I find that with biers in Germany are pretty much the same in taste because they require only a particular number of ingredients to call it bier. Nonetheless, their biers are good quality. They bake their own bread and people go there just to buy it. They give you 2 slices with every entrée. Prices are on the medium range. 2-3 euros higher than where I live in Germany. But the food quality is also good. It's home-country style cooking. Tasty and well made. I had the pork braten with sauerkraut and bread dumpling. Well balanced meal. Käse spätzle is also good but oily from all the cheese. Good authentic flavors and they take EC cards. Didn't ask about credit cards though but 90 percent of businesses in Germany only takes cash.

I usually don't review chains... but Les Brasseurs is only a chain of four, with locations in…read moreNeuchatel, Geneva, Nyon, and Lausanne. Les Brasseurs does a brisk business slinging Alsacian-style flammenkuechen, comfort food (including some Swiss traditional comfort food), and as the name indicates, microbrews. I believe all of their on tap offerings are brewed on site, and are available for takeaway in a bottle. They usually offer a white, a blonde, a brown, and a seasonal. For March the seasonal is an excellent stout, and late spring is a tasty peach white. The flamms are great, and the entree (appetizer) flamms are an excellent deal. The salads are decent, and the Roestis are also decent. On Monday nights they offer an expanded menu of Roestis, and the one with mushroom cream sauce is excellent. You can get the beers in all sizes, up to a 5 liter tower, and they're decent high-quality brews. The one caution I have is the 'a gogo' nights, where the portions are a volonte... but the service is nonexistent. I tried the chicken leg night, and for CHF30 I got two rounds of five drummettes, and then got ignored for twenty minutes, and then got ignored after that for forty minutes... which was irritating since I only wanted to pay and get out. Avoid a-gogo... you can probably do better on a regular night with regular service and more reasonable prices. The moules/frites nights are a better deal since one portion is likely more than you can eat anyway. In any case, they're open Sundays and Mondays, conveniently located near the city center, there are enough TVs that you can probably watch one if that's your thing, and sometimes they do movie nights or other special events.

We went here for dinner -- the service was almost nonexistent and the food was all around terrible…read more My brother's burger was over-cooked to the point that it was black and charred. I ordered a "veggie" burger that turned out to be a 3 x 5 slab (on a round bun) of plain tofu (?) with sweet and sour sauce (??) and cold onions (???) .... Not the Swiss brasserie experience we were hoping for.

Holy smokes what a selection of both bottles (8 refrigerator cases) and 40 taps!! Nice spot in…read moreMarkethalle with great seating and gear for sale too.