Steinbock is a restaurant that almost seems too good to be true - conveniently near multiple public…read moretransportation including the main train station, reasonably priced, and genuine local Swiss food. Seriously, this place is where we ended up eating our dinner for both the nights we were in town. They were easily 10+ Swiss Francs less than any other restaurant that we looked at; we finally said, screw it, let's just eat at the same place again. The best dish that everyone must have - the pork schnitzel, covered in a golden brown mushroom sauce, and a generous size of spätzle. Holy moly, this dish is amazing. If you eat here, you must order this (unless you hate mushrooms...) Also, try one of the rosti's. It's the Swiss version of a hashbrown or potato pancake. I chose to top off with some veggies to be a bit healthier, even though truth is that there's plenty of oil at the bottom of the rosti. On the second night, we went back and also had the true wiener schnitzel, i.e. made of veal. This dish came with rosti as the side, but without the glorious mushroom sauce. At 10 Swiss Francs more, I say order the pork schnitzel instead. When you order beer, they give you the one kind of beer they have on tap. We don't even know what kind it is. LOL. There are other types in bottles otherwise.

We came looking for fondue and were not disappointed. We had the traditional cheese fondue and it…read morewas perfect. Exactly what we were hoping for.

The service and food here were both very good.We came for an early dinner 4:30 since our clocks had…read morenot adjusted yet. I ordered the weiner schnitzel and large salad which my wife and I shared. Would def return

I was recommended to visit this restaurant for traditional Swiss cuisine by a few locals. My friend…read moreand I came here for lunch. The place is located in the heart of Basel, right on one of the main promenades, so it was quite busy that day, mostly with tourists. The restaurant has a big indoor area, plus outdoor seating. We decided to sit inside to enjoy its classic Swiss design and cozy vibe. You can sense the historic charm in the atmosphere, but everything inside was still well maintained and spotlessly clean. Our waiter was very nice and helpful - he gave us tips about Swiss food and recommended a couple of dishes from the menu. The menu, by the way, wasn't very big, and it focused on traditional Swiss classics. We decided to share two dishes: Wienerschnitzel and Cheese Fondue (Käsefondue). The food came out quickly, within about 15 minutes. The pork schnitzel was flavorful and tender, with a perfectly enjoyable texture. We chose French fries as the side, and they were cooked really well. But the star of our lunch was definitely the Cheese Fondue - absolutely delicious! The cheese they used was incredibly rich and flavorful, and the fresh bread served with it was also tasty. Dipping the bread into the melted cheese made it a truly delightful experience. Both dishes were generous in size and more than enough for two people. The only negative about this restaurant is the prices, which are extremely high. The Cheese Fondue cost 38 CHF (about $48) PER PERSON, and the Wienerschnitzel was 40 CHF (about $50). Even though the food was excellent, I found these prices far too steep. The soft drinks we ordered were also expensive - 6 CHF ($8) for a cup of black tea or a Diet Coke. I'm from Miami, where restaurants are pricey too, but not this expensive, so even I was shocked when we got the final bill. Finalizing my review, I can say that I loved every part of my experience at the restaurant except the prices. It's definitely not a place I could afford to eat at every day (like I do in many restaurants in Miami, since I don't cook), but I still recommend checking this restaurant at least once for the experience - to try truly delicious Swiss food. Trust me and order the Cheese Fondue for sure!

On our second night in Basel, before we were to leave on our Viking cruise, we chose Schnabel for…read moredinner. Relatively easy walk from our hotel, and kept us in the area where the Autumn Festival was being held. We were happy with our choice. We got there at 5 when they opened, because we wanted to get to the festival before it became too dark outside. When we arrived, we were seated right away, and there was only one other table with guests. But from there, it slowed down....a lot. It was about 10 minutes before our server took our drink order, and another 10 before he checked back to see if we were ready to order (we were). Any time we needed anything, including the check at the end, we would have to flag him down and ask. I don't recall him checking on us once during the entire meal. Service was average, at best. But the food, was very good. My wife had the pumpkin ravioli, and I had the ham, egg and cheese rosti. Along with a good German beer and my wife's choice of a prosecco, we were happy with the food....except for the bottle of water for the table.....that I was charged 11 euros for! If I were a local, or could speak German, I would go back for the food. Back as an American, I felt a little overlooked and unwelcome in the end.

Excellent food! Short walk from town hall up a slight hill, easy to get to. Had the asparagus…read moresoup..wow! Delicious! Also had the sausage in gravy and rosti, delicious! Very good service too!

I'd call it one of the best venues in Basel. Delicious and tasteful menues can keep up with the…read morereally stylish interiour. We got the tartare and the duck - first class :-) To complete the pleasing picture: the staff can only be called perfect. Can't remember a more obliging staff. To really add the top on a perfect dinner, try the chocolate muffin... Be aware, this is not a cheap place, but worth every buck and possibly the best value... - Ein stimmiges Lokal von A bis Z. Die Einrichtung ist phantasivoll aber dezent. Das Essen ist top. Insbesondere der Fisch ist klasse, aber auch die Ente ist sehr zu empfehlen. Die Vorspeisen die Qual der Wahl. Beim Dessert ist der Schokoladen-Muffin einfach nur perfekt. Besonders bemerkenstert ist das Personal. Freundlich und dezent - die perfekten Gastgeber!

If you walk along the river right after crossing the bridge from Shifflande, you will see the…read moreentrance to this restaurant (next to a chinese restaurant). You won't expect that this restaurant has such a lovely view and cozy ambiance from the main entrance (from a small side street cross from Manor dept. store). Restaurant has 2 level. Big enough for group dinner but small enough to feel very cozy. Service was very attentive and friendly. Food comes in generous portion size and delicious. Good beer and wine selection. Quite reasonably priced and daily specials are available. Highly recommended. PS: Bread was not warm... but oh well .. it's complimentary :)

This by far has been our favorite restaurant in Basel, Switzerland. The beer cheese fondue was…read morebetter than I could have ever imagined and the pretzels that go with it is soft in the middle and perfectly cooked. We have been to fancier fondue restaurants around the area and we didn't really have that great of an experience with the customer service and the cheese was ok. The service was also the best here because they were friendly and patient with us "English speakers" and you can tell that they genuinely wanted us to enjoy ourselves.

they offer great beer from the brewery next door and they have very good beer-specialities like the…read morebeer-fondue! Food: my girlfriend and i ordered the beer fondue. it wasnt a big portion but it was really one of the best fondues i had! the cool thing is instead of bread (which is sometimes dry) they gave us warm bretzels. really good! wish i could eat fondue only with bretzels! Service: they were nice. sometimes not very attentive but totally ok. Atmosphere: its not a special atmosphere. but the good thing is that you can even sit outside in a little alley if its nice weather. even at high temperatures it wont be too hot there. additionally in the inside the have a "zapfhahne" on a table where you can take infinite beer on self-service. and in the end they give you the bill of all the beer summed up, pretty cool! All together more likely a 3-stars place. but because of that awesome fondue and the delicious beer they offer i give it 4 stars!!

We spent a few nights in Basel, before our Viking Cruise left to go up the Rhine. We checked the…read moreYelp ratings, and found this place within a reasonable walking distance from our Hotel, and it was a great choice. Service was awesome, and I wish I would have remembered the server's name (he was working the evening of Oct 28). My wife had the Kaserosti and I had the Wild Game dinner....deer meat, potatoes, veggies, and a gravy. Add in a couple of awesome salads, a prosecco for her, and german beer for me, and we ended up with a great dinner. Quaint old building, that definitely had a German flair to it. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Basel.

After eating snacks all afternoon, it was time for a proper sit down dinner. Holzschopf for casual…read moreSwiss, located in Claraplatz near the tram stop. Good service and a speedy meal, we had no problem ordering dinner in English. Chicken schnitzel with fries was fresh and hot. A good portion, tasty and enjoyable for dinner. With it, a cold beer. It's a comfortable and unpretentious restaurant. We had an enjoyable time. [Review 21210 overall - 60 in Switzerland - 174 of 2024.]

We chose Restaurant Löwenzorn in Basel for our last dinner in Switzerland, and it turned out to be…read morea wonderful way to end our trip. We sat outside in the beautiful Hofgarten courtyard, surrounded by historic architecture, candlelight, and a lively but relaxed atmosphere. As evening set in and the lights came on, the setting was absolutely charming and felt authentically Swiss. For dinner, we ordered two different dishes. The Zanderfilet (pike-perch) was served over ratatouille with olive oil and oregano, along with potatoes. The fish was beautifully prepared--tender, flavorful and light--and the vegetables complemented it perfectly. We also ordered the Wiener Schnitzel made with regional veal, accompanied by fresh vegetables and rösti. The schnitzel was huge, wonderfully crisp on the outside and tender inside. It was exactly the kind of traditional dish we wanted to experience while visiting Switzerland, and the rösti was a great addition. The portions were generous, the food was excellent, and the historic courtyard atmosphere made the evening especially memorable. Restaurant Löwenzorn was a perfect choice for our final night in Switzerland and one of the meals we'll remember from our trip. Highly recommended if you're visiting Basel and want good food in a beautiful, traditional setting. We would definitely return.

Excellent service very professional!!!…read more Ambiance quiet and friendly. Food very good B+.

Pullman Basel hotel has this bistro lounge restaurant and another very fancy restaurant. This one…read moreis in the lobby open space and good for casual dinner or even after work dinner meeting as it's relatively quite. Menu isn't big but has one of all categories. Taste of food is good based on what I tried including complimentary Amuse Buche, 6 CHF Glass of wine of the week, pasta and club sandwich with good fries. They should use real avocado instead of guacamole though..Service is also friendly. Cheese plate is very good. Worth the price. Wine list has very affordable wines from 44 CHF per bottle. Bread isn't very good though. As coop is just next door, they can just run over to coop and get a few different variety instead of partially dried dark bread.. Breakfast here is good. You can ask for any egg dish to be made (omelet, fried egg etc). And the fantastic espresso machine making proper foam for cappuccino and latte.

Small menu but very good variety of main dishes. Not overly priced. Service is good and prompt…read more Everything in Switzerland are expensive so compared to other restaurants, you really get your money's worth. The beef tartare is fresh and seasoned just right. The veal is one of my favorite. The braised lamb shank cooked just right with the meat falling off without too much effort in cutting. I didn't like the spinach Florentine because I felt the sauce weren't thick enough.