Solid traditional German food and beer. Service was excellent. We came back later for an "Absacker"…read more(one last drink)! We will keep coming back.

Our visit here was just OK. We stopped in on a weekend, during the Christmas Market, and they were…read morevery busy. Wait to be seated. The entrance did not offer a vestibule to stop the cold outside air from blowing in each time the door opens. We were sat directly in line from the door, so my scarf and sweater stayed on throughout our visit. Our waiter seemed a bit put out. They weren't rude, just wanted us to decide so they could move on. As I have food sensitivities, I had questions. The answers received required me to change my order to fries, pretzel, carpaccio or baked potato or order the most expensive meat on the menu because all the other dishes include an item to which I have a reaction. (sigh) Not their fault, just a note if you do not eat pork products, the menu is limited. The food took quite a long time to arrive. Our waiter did not return to ask if we wanted refills on our beverages or to check on us once the food arrived. As I mentioned, it was a busy night in town and the restaurant had a full house. Also, this is common in many restaurants in Germany, just flag down your wait person when you see them. I ended up with a baked potato plate which is two baked potatoes, sour cream and dressed lettuce. The potatoes were well cooked, and came cut in half w/sour cream poured over the top and a grape tomato garnish. As you probably know, there is not much taste to just a baked potato and I did not have salt and pepper at our table, so not an interesting meal. The lettuce was fresh, heavily dressed in a vinaigrette. This is intended as a side to share and the cost of two potatoes and some lettuce, almost twenty euro, is higher than it should be imho. My dining companion had a pork schnitzel that was covered in a brown sauce. He stated the sauce was a bit salty, which for them is saying a lot, but otherwise the schnitzel was enjoyed. The side potato salad for this dish was a small portion. The restaurant is large, high ceilings, nice ambiance. Maybe it was the day we visited that made a difference but as my food options are limited here, and service was 'meh' I won't return. Other restaurants we visited while in town have traditional options and include more vegetarian and non-pork dishes. It is conveniently located between the cathedral and the tower. Parking on street or in a public lot.

At 6pm on a Saturday mid-April we were fortunate to get the last available table as walk-ins (so…read morebooking a reservation is recommended). The food was delightful, the service impeccable. This was a luxurious dinner, thank you to the staff :-)

Oscar Wilde said "You can't use up creativity. The more you use the more you have." That famous…read moreliterary Oscar the was not talking about Oskar the restaurant, but he could have been. Such creative fresh conceptions of German food! Not the heavy, sauce-laden, starchy German food one finds commonly. The restaurant seems to have an Alice Waters vibe using local produce and herbs. We had sea bass cooked in a light saffron sauce, pasta with local vegetables, an asparagus salad in a soft balsamic vinaigrette, and finished with a warm brownie situation and a panna cotta experience. As an added bonus, they really know wine and are happy to guide those uninitiated into Pfaltz wine culture. We had a nice Pinot Blanc, know as Weisser Burgunder. The restaurant is crisp and clean but not antiseptic. It's lovely. I recommend it.

For a second day we were able to have local lunch on-shore. Our host recommended Hausbrauerei…read moreDomhof, near the cathedral. After our usual walking tour and some window shopping we arrived at the recommended place and got a table. Ms T was not hungry and just wanted a pretzel. I wanted some kind of wurst and found one item that satisfied both; three weißwurst served with a soft pretzel. I wanted something with it and ordered creamy green beans. This was another simple but wonderful meal. I peeled the sausage as we were taught in Münich and ate them with the supplied mustard. The green beans are probably the best I have eaten. They were in a light white sauce seasoned with tiny cubes of ham, bohnenkraut (summer savory) and black pepper. They were absolutely delicious. I make something similar at home with cream instead of the white sauce, but unless I grow my own, I cannot get the high quality, fresh, slender beans that they have. Next time I will copy this version as well as possible. We each drank 0.5L of their house Pilsner which was excellent. Again, we had very friendly and helpful service in a very nice local place. It was another memorable meal on-shore in Germany.

Love the atmosphere and vibe of this place. Outside was great for people with dogs and kids. Lots…read moreof space to spread out. Food was great, service was quick and they had both German and English menus. Centrally located you can walk anywhere. Bathrooms were very clean. We want to experience this place at night... the bar was eclectic and watching them brew the beer was pretty amazing.

We were so amazed with the food we didn't take any pictures except our dessert. Our waitress was…read morevery patient with our lack of command of the language and we enjoyed every dish she brought, most especially the käsespätzl. The decor was very upscale... not what we expected in a small town restaurant. It's definitely worth the stop.

Had the best first meal in Germany here! Everything was so delicious and the view was unreal! Best…read moreview everrrr. Definitely recommend if you're somewhere near this area as I think this is the best option in town! There is seating inside and outside. I was told it's best to make a reservation but thankfully we were there on a weekday so we walked right in and were seated on the patio right away. We almost went back a second time and would have too but jet lag kicked in definitely try it out and you won't be disappointed.

At first. I didn't really know if I liked this place. But, the food and service has grown on me. I…read moredon't speak a word of German, other then the required "yes" "no" "please" "thank you" and "where is the bathroom?"...but, the servers here are so kind to English speakers and really help you out. I LOVE their schnitzel with mushroom gravy - fantastic! It comes with a lovely salad to start, and then a side (fries, potato salad, other potato offerings). Delish. Top is off with a draft hefeweizen and you are all set. Do be aware, they have a back room where heavy smoke is prevelant. the front dining room/bar is non-smoking.

As the other reviewer Kristy said, the Jagerspitzel (pork cutlets with mushroom sauce) is…read moreoutstanding. They also have an excellent selection of beers, including specials for Oktoberfest/Volksfest. Quaint, small European gastropub with good service, great food and a wonderful atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.

Wonderful selection of flammenkuchen! This was our first time here and having this dish. Highly…read morerecommended.

Y'all, I'm from the US, so for those of you unfamiliar with what this is: think thin crust pizza…read morewith less cheese and more cream. It's delicious, and there are different made ones with different toppings on them. This place has a whole menu with tons of different options ranging from classic choices (usually cream, bacon, onions, some very traditional ingredients) to a seafood options to "modern" options (basically, ones that taste kinda like the cuisine from the name of the city, like I think "Dallas" was a barbecue sauce spread) to dessert ones. Would seriously recommend to anyone. It's amazing. The AYCE is definitely worth it.

Excellent spot for first dinner in town. Nice outdoor space and cozy indoor dining…read more They do have menus in English, however, we didn't opt for the revised menu. Started with a nice large Radler and a coke. Service was excellent and patient. We made it thru the first day in DE with a good meal before crashing from jet lag. The restaurant was very clean including restroom, which was down a flight of stairs. Friends recommended we try Alter Simpl and glad we did.

This place was a delightful surprise, because it is surrounded by modern, shops, and many global…read morechain stores. This restaurant stood out, because the menu had many choices of things we wanted to eat, as well has having the classic restaurant feel. We were impressed at the food, happy atmosphere and friendly service. I look forward to going back here again and again.

This was another one of the first restaurants I tried when I arrived in Heidelberg. My friend and I…read morehad been walking around all day and were starving and came across this place. We thought it was so adorable and picturesque. The staff was exceptionally friendly and didn't give us a hard time for not knowing how to speak German. I remember the food being delightful as well. They even took a photo of us and let us take one of him. It was a great experience.

Really wonderful restaurant with excellent service and staff. This is my go-to restaurant when…read morebringing small groups to Heidelberg, Perfect location with the terrace but equally wonderful at Christmas Market season with cozy indoor decor, Order a serving of the Kauserschmarrin you will be so glad you did, this week we enjoyed it with plums. The small order of schnitzel will fill you up and if you are lucky to be there during Kürbiscreme soup (pumpkin) you'll be so lucky! Parking in Heidelberg is a bear so I always recommend the train, not alot of large spaces or big park houses in the old town area.