Like other people have said, they serve a fine Steak. It was perfectly cooked medium-rare. The side…read moresalad was fresh and tasty. The steak had a bit too much garlic on it for my taste but overall very pleasant. the service was slow and not very attentive, although this is Europe after all. However, that keeps it from getting the full 5 stars. Also, like almost anywhere in Europe, there is plenty of smoking going on outside on the patio so if that bothers you, don't bother.

Zur alten Ulme actually has an old elm tree right in front of the bar (hence the name), and there…read moreare all kinds of kitschy decorations hung in the tree. When you go inside, there's much more in the same vein waiting for you, plus two levels of model trains that circle the dining room, both overhead and around the tables. This is your classic rural restaurant, with a reliable steak, great fries, decent schnitzel, and those great German salads. If they have Landbier on tap, order it. You'll be glad you did. There's a kegel lane in the backroom, and the service is excellent. If you are ever in Kürten, this is a great place to hang out into the wee hours!

From the owner: 2004 übernahmen Hermann und Kerstin Berger das Restaurant "Zur Mühle", welches nunmehr in der 4…read more Generation von der Familie Berger betrieben wird.