Bären - Réserver une table

I booked this place in advance. Not because it was recommended, but because it seemed away from touristville and the menu was varied. A 30 min walk through uncharted territory. The blonde lady that met me was very nice, smiley and invited me to sit where I liked. Taking in a nice evening outside, I was then confronted by some sour faced Matriarch who told me to move to another table to make space for a larger party. No apology, no direction where to sit. Had I been transported back to the 70's, and Fawlty towers? Nice lady takes my order, sour Frau throws a salad on my table without looking at me or telling me what it is. She's too preoccupied fawning over her larger party. Nice waitress brings out my steak, perfectly acceptable and what was needed after an incredibly long and tiring day. I ate my food, got the bill from the nice waitress and was on my way. You know, I put a lot of effort into finding the places the locals go to, and all I want to do is blend in. My original intention had been to visit this restaurant several times while here, as there were a good few things on the menu I fancied. But I never went back. Blond waitress was perfectly charming and a credit to the restaurant. The food was acceptable. What's not acceptable is bad manners, verging on deliberate rudeness. I'm paying good money. Don't waft me away from my seat, don't throw salad at me, and don't do your best to feign indifference bordering on contempt.Yeah, this place was memorable, unfortunately for the wrong reasons

• Utile
• Pas utile
• Répondre

The Baeren is a restaurant in an residential area, a 10 minute tram ride (Linie1) from the town centre of Freiburg. Get off at Betzenhauser Torplatz or Paduaallee. The restaurant is a bit hidden, next to clothing chain Kik.We chose the Tuesday special: Beef liver with fried potatoes (Lebe von Rind mit Braegele) which comes with a generous mixed salad.You can have the liver with or without sauce. The meat was tasty and the potatoes fried to perfection. Also the salad had a very nice dressing. Brilliant value for under 10 Euros. Service was efficiient apart from the tap water we asked for which took a long time to arrive. We were told that free wifi will be available from March.The restaurant is popular with locals. We'll be back for some more good German food when in Freiburg.

• Utile
• Pas utile
• Répondre

The Restaurant Baeren has been a long term fixture of dining in West Freiburg and we've eaten here multiple times in the 20 or so years we have been coming here. Over that time the decor has been gradually updated, although retaining its traditional 'black forrest' feel, but the food has remained constant. They serve a range of local foods, with a mix of meat and fish dishes (as with many German restaurants vegetarians are not especially well catered for), the food is well cooked and generously portioned. Service is friendly and rapid.

• Utile
• Pas utile
• Répondre

Visited this restaurant having seen trip advisor reviews and we were not disappointed. The food was excellent, really tasty and well presented. Restaurant itself is out of town but easy to get to on the no 1 tram. Downside was the speed, or lack of, service. We waited nearly an hour to get our drinks and even then only one came. We had to ask. There were only 4 ladies working and they were flat out as it was very busy. Not overly friendly but the quality if the food when it came made up for it. Would definitely go again.

• Utile
• Pas utile
• Répondre

We visited this restaurant on a Sunday evening, it was very busy which I show is a good sign! The wait staff was very friendly, was able to provide menus in English! All of our food was delicious and would visit again!!

• Utile
• Pas utile
• Répondre