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!

Second time here and had the trout again. So delicious. Most customers come here for the pork…read moreSchnitzel. They really do a great job at pounding it thin, egg wash, flour batter and lots of butter. You can literally smell butter as you enter the restaurant and on your clothes as you leave Service top notch. Make reservations as this place always packed.

Came here twice while visiting Basel. Once late night because we got out of an event and needed to…read moreeat. It was very crowded and we waited about 15 min. Service was fine, not exceptional and not bad. Food is like diner food. We each had a burger. Expensive like most food in Switzerland. The second visit, not much was open so we came back here and it was not busy at all on a weekday. Didn't have any complaints.

I'm giving this place 1 star, but it should really be zero stars. 1) waiter is rude and surly,…read moretrying to rush our party (6) to make decision 3 minutes after providing menus. 2) it's late night, we wanted drinks a maybe an app. We ordered 2 large* nachos. At 17.50chf these are not nachos. It was about 20 broken nacho chips with a Velveeta like yellow cheese and a ketchup flavored red sauce, stingily apllied. A green paste pretending to be guac. I think the sour cream was real, but not fresh.3) worst mohito ever. Stay away. Far away,

Okay so never again breakfast here. I was fair and gave it 3 chances, trying to request the changes…read morethat I wanted. For one, Switzerland always has a problem with customer service and here is one example. When asking for the toast to be toasted a bit longer, the older woman working here said "it's always crispy" I followed with "for me it's not, which is why I'm requesting it. You just have to put it in the toaster longer" to which she replied "I'll try" It was darker in color on one side and completely soft on the other. Either she doesnt know how to work a toaster or they need a new toaster. I already knew better than to try the pancakes again because they are made ahead of time, allowed to be served room temperature and are as dense as a hockey puck. The bacon was fried to a burnt crisp and the hashbrowns were not hashbrowns, they were Rösti. Even Rösti usually has more crispy bits on top. This was simply grated boiled potatoes! Eggs are hard underneath...must I go on??! Oh the coffee! I couldn't even make it past the first few sips. The coffee to go in the front of the store is slightly better.

We enjoyed a burger and fries. Very good. We were exploring Zurich and had walked a great deal…read more The person working cooked our burger and fries from scratch. A refreshing stop along the way.

I am still getting used to paying such high prices during my stay in this fine city, especially…read morewhen a restaurant is rated with only $$. That being said, this place is a cute mix of nostalgia with a modern twist. There are three burger options for beef eaters - I went with the middle one, Swiss Angus beef single patty ($22) which is topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. The pickles are more like cucumbers that are less marinated but still tasty. Cheese and other toppings are extra. I added Swiss cheese because why not? Also went with the garlic mayonnaise. Let me say this was one of the tastiest burgers. The quality of meat and cheese was phenomenal. I could taste the difference between an average fast food burger and this premium dish. The fries were also good (another add-on cost), thick cut and freshly fried. They have an American beer selection from Brooklyn Brewery. I also saw them prepare a crazy fancy shake. It will not be a thick shake like you find in the US, more of a chocolate milk with toppings. I opted to skip it after my large meal. Ambiance is nice, on the street corner, open with a good view of passerby's. Service is quick for Europe and moderately friendly, depending on your server. I did notice a lot of staff just standing around (maybe a slow night). Overall you will enjoy a fine meal here.

Looking for some American food? Stop by the Tower Diner for a cheese burger and fries. Friendly…read moreservice and great food.

Great burgers and atmosphere. We were so excited to have a delicious burger in Basel. To top it…read moreoff we had homemade ice cream on the way out. Fantastic!

Super nice place, but a little nur off the beaten track. It doesn't look like much from the…read moreoutside, but the decoration inside is nice, very American. We were here for the Halloween Brunch, and it was very good, a lot of options to choose from. The restaurant itself is italian-american style, with pizzas/pasta and american fast food.

Essen nichts besonderes, dafür zu teuer. Man wird zusammen an die Tische gequetscht. Service extrem…read moreunfreundlich.

One of my favorite places to eat! Great food and a neat marketplace and play area for kids. Dessert…read moreis a must! Delicious.