We were in Zurich for three nights on vacation and we wound up eating at Fork & Bottle two of those…read morenights - it was that good! We happened upon it just by looking up restaurants close to our hotel and it wound up being our favorite place we ate in our whole 10 days in Switzerland! The atmosphere is so warm and welcoming. When you walk up, there are tables and chairs throughout the walkway and then an entire open area of tables off of the outside bar for a fun hangout. The building appears to be an old house turned restaurant and is so beautiful on the outside and so warm and inviting on the inside. The menu had accommodations for everyone - which is so nice as I am a lactose intolerant pescatarian! I got the beetroot and black bean burger both nights I was there and it was to die for!! I ate the entire thing both nights and just wanted more (it was a big burger though)!! I also had a watermelon spritz which was so refreshing! You can tell the owners/workers get to know their regulars as I saw them stopping by tables and chatting - which was just so fun to see! If you're in Zurich, I highly recommend popping by! My only regret was that I never saved room for the brownie dessert!

5 stars for the outside seating area alone! What a gorgeous atmosphere to enjoy some food & a drink…read moreafter walking the nearby trails! The buffalo wings were tasty and quite spicy, so if you don't enjoy a higher spice level... this wouldn't be for you. The service was great and our server answered our questions and was so kind to our doggy companion! I would definitely come back to enjoy this spot again.

Great Food, burger,one of the better ones in town..Great outdoor patio as well as second bar at…read moreback of place..

What a fantastic pub. Located in the heart of Zurich we were walking around looking for a place to…read moreget something to eat and get a proper pint and this place was hopping. Unfortunately we got into Xerox so late they were no longer serving food but no matter there was a football game on TV and the locals of course were going berserk for soccer game I don't really understand much for but it was totally awesome to be part of that energy. Of course being Switzerland and Zurich it was pretty expensive almost $40 American for three drinks. When you walk in you see yourself providing there is something available and then you have to order your food and drink from the bar they will deliver it back to your table. They also allow to go drinks and are more than happy. I wish I had more time in Switzerland I really wanted to try their fish and chips

One can't exist on bread alone and when you're in the center of town amidst the shopping district…read morepast 9pm on a weekday, where do you eat? You go here. James Joyce boasts having the "best" burger in town (it's not) and our local friend recommended the place more for drinks, but we chose this anyway since its within walking distance from Widder bar where we came from. The menu reads like a dependable Irish pub fare, but with Zurich prices. GAH! I feel destitute in Zurich. Prices of 25CHF and up for an entree is typical. Fish n chips were deliciously crispy; while the burger has decent moist MMMeat. Alas, the cheese was dried out and burnt on the edges. (I mean, how does one manage to burn cheese?!) Sit outside if the weather permits, because the setting is really inviting with tea light candles and fresh flowers on the table. A glass of Lillet Blanc and a Guiness on tap are excellent end of the night drinks. The friendly service warrants the 4th star, but you should go somewhere else for the best burger in town.

No, James Joyce didn't hang out here, but apparently a great part of its interior was brought over…read morefrom Jury's Hotel in Dublin, which JJ writes about in his novel "Ulysses." The hotel had been slated for demolition and the bank that was building a place to entertain its out of town clients bought the wood paneling and decorations and shipped it all over to Zurich--crazy! I read about this place in my guide book and it was also recommended by my Zurich resident friend so I had to check it out. From the outside you'd never be able to tell what the interior holds; it has a quite a modern-looking patio and is on a well-heeled side street off the main shipping drag, Bonhofstrasse. It looks like it could be any other upscale bar until you walk inside: lots of dark gleaming yet well-worn wood, intricate tile work, and period paintings. You can take it all in as you sip the beverage of your choice. We weren't hungry enough to sample their food, but from what I could see on the other tables it looked pretty damn good. The bartender was very nice and friendly and the whole place just felt very comfortable. Well worth a visit.

Cutest little breakfast place we stumbled upon in Zurich! Some seating outside and even more…read moreinside. The staff was friendly and spoke English pretty well, some times that's hard to find here! My husband ordered eggs, I had a bagel with breakfast meat and tomato. Everything was very fresh, we gobbled it all up so fast! The cappuccinos were to die for, no need to add sugar. They also give you a little chocolate candy to enjoy with the cappuccino, very nice combo! The prices were a little higher than we were expecting but the food didn't disappoint.

Cute cafe with a rather limited menu. I would recommend the Zurich style sliced veal or the…read moreraclette. Skip the vegetarian plate, the fish and chips, and the jalapeno poppers.

Fast, fresh and reasonably priced. A good range of takeaway options…read more All food made to order, with a varied menu covering the basics, from fish and chips, to hamburgers and kebabs. Look for the flashing 'open' sign in the window, as it is easy to walk past.

Like others said, you can expect great service. Very attentive, casual and friendly. I really like…read morethe open green-theme interior and outdoor sitting. I got crunch-chicken burger and fish & chips. I really liked chicken burger as it was crispy chicken well seasoned and came with great fries and coleslaw. Fish & Chips was OK but not the best I've ever had.. I would suggest that you stick with burger or others... I would definitely go back for more especially another chicken burger and perhaps pizza!!

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.

Food was wonderful and the service was great. Prices were very reasonable to this American at…read moreleast. They do have English menus as well if you don't want to try and translate.

Frozen guacamole with the nachos. Double-fried greasy fries. The heaviest, stomach-churning mayo. A…read morecold raw burger with no seasoning and unmelted stink-cheese. No, gurl. This is NOT it.

Beautiful setting, tasty food but our extremely unqualified waiter did a real disservice and so I…read morecannot recommend this place located at a higher end luxury hotel. It started out on a bad note: his first interaction was AGGRESSIVELY pushing glasses of champagne (from the champagne house of the owner-he wouldn't take no for an answer! Until we insisted. We ordered a bottle of Chablis and his unfamiliarity with the massive wine list (not surprising given his one-month tenure) caused him to spend around 5 minutes lurking over my shoulder copying down the description-clearly in need of more training. We were traveling with friends so we like to get several things and share them around the table. He belittled our choice to share the popcorn shrimp to start (falsely) indicating that it was a tiny cup. The slightly spicy shrimp (around 10 pieces) was just what we wanted. We also ordered a large salad and three mains explaining we wished to course things out-first the shrimp, then the salad, then the mains-fairly rudimentary ask especially at this caliber of restaurant. The two glasses of champagne we ordered came right away but were very skimp pours. The shrimp also came soon. The wine took 20 minutes more! Then another 30 minutes elapsed and we insisted he go find and bring the salad-which he did-followed quickly by the mains. As for the food-large salad with grilled peaches was nice as was the "Swiss (perch) and chips". The grilled perch and ravioli were fine but not outstanding. Bottom line I had high hopes for this place given the reputation of the hotel-very very disappointing-easily one of the worst serving experiences in our years of global travel.

A wonderful place to enjoy cocktails and light bites, especially as the sun sets over Interlaken…read more The live piano music adds an elegant, relaxing ambiance that perfectly complements the scenic surroundings. It's an ideal stop while waiting for the evening to unfold. The only downside? A few too many flies hovering around the food, which can be a bit distracting. Still, the atmosphere and experience more than make up for it.

i love going to pubs. Some are better than others. This is one of the best…read more Cozy, but not too small. Great "Pub" atmosphere. Great selection of both beer and wine. Terrific bartender. Fun patrons. This place is why you go to a pub.

Not Swiss hospitality at its finest. Don't attempt to move a table to accommodate a larger group…read more Last I checked we were spending money in their establishment. Also, the permeating smell of urine was off-putting. There are other places that are far superior.

Very friendly, welcoming staff and why? Because they're Irish!! Basel is insanely expensive so…read moreexpect everything to cost many francs, but it's worth it when you're having a great time with friendly people.

Good local spot. My daughter frequents there on Friday nights for karaoke. Pitchers were $25 and…read morecould've been filled up but when you're in Switzerland, expect everything to be 2x more $. Please darts, ate, and drank on NYE. The wings, onion rings, and the fish n chips were all very good. Will recommend and will probably return when in Basel again.