Lodge - Beef's Finest - Kronberg

On one of the hottest days of the year, the restaurant and terrace were very busy. It took a long time for someone to attend to us and bring us to our reserved... read more On one of the hottest days of the year, the restaurant and terrace were very busy. It took a long time for someone to attend to us and bring us to our reserved table. Overall, we had the impression that the service was unmotivated, not particularly competent, and unfamiliar with the menu. While we were still eating, the payment box was placed on the table without a word. Some time later, another server came and asked for payment. The appetizers were reasonably acceptable. The medium-rare steak, however, was clearly medium-rare, and the quality was mediocre. The hamburger patty was dry and overcooked; no one asked for the desired doneness, but nobody wants that. The bun was extremely unimaginative and could have come from a supermarket shelf. Overall, the price-performance ratio was abysmal for us. The best things were the crispy fries and the parking space in front of the restaurant. Now we wonder why we didn't complain. Quite simply, it was a meeting of friends who hadn't seen each other in a long time. The conversations were more important to us than dealing with the restaurant industry. It will be a long time before we see each other again, but then it will be in a different place.

Unfortunately, the quality has suffered... The price/performance ratio is no longer right. Service and atmosphere were great. read more Unfortunately, the quality has suffered... The price/performance ratio is no longer right. Service and atmosphere were great.

The meat was tasty, but honestly, I've had better steaks (e.g., the Patagonia restaurant in Mainz, where the steaks are significantly better). The side dish was... read more The meat was tasty, but honestly, I've had better steaks (e.g., the Patagonia restaurant in Mainz, where the steaks are significantly better). The side dish was practically swimming in vegetable oil—nothing special, then. What really upset me, though, and why I'm writing this review in the first place: I spent €210 there and had half of my uneaten 300g steak and side dish boxed up. When I opened the box at home, six shriveled, oil-soaked pieces of potato stared back at me... utter incompetence on the part of the staff. It's a real shame, because the surroundings and nature were actually beautiful.

Very nice location, great food, attention to detail, friendly staff. read more Very nice location, great food, attention to detail, friendly staff.

After at least 15 years, I returned to the Lodge Beef Finest at the Opel Zoo. Friendly and competent service, absolutely excellent food, and a good wine list. T... read more After at least 15 years, I returned to the Lodge Beef Finest at the Opel Zoo. Friendly and competent service, absolutely excellent food, and a good wine list. The terrace is ideal for a nice summer day; it's worth a visit.