Au Boeuf Rouge - Niederschaeffolsheim

We have eaten at Au Boeuf Rouge many times in the past 35 years but our last visit until today was over ten years ago. Whenever we came to visit my in-laws in Germany, we would make the pilgrimage to this special place and always for Sunday lunch. We traveled up from Colmar today and were worried that we were expecting too much. Rest assured we weren't. We have eaten at many restaurants on our current trip, including both a Michelin 2 star and 1 star. Au Boeuf Rouge and the family Golla delivered our best dining experience by far on this trip, and one of our best ever. If you are looking for a place where they practically measure the distance between your knife and spoon, or whisk your glass or dish away the instant you are finished with it, this isn't it. That is the only reason we can think of for them not getting a star beacause the rest of the experience is sensational. The ambience, beautifully redone interior, friendly and attentive service, as well as the design and presentation of the dishes, the quality, and above all the taste certainly merit a star. My wife and I agree that the current Au Boeuf Rouge not only met our extremely high expectations, but surpassed them. We both chose the 4 course €73 menu and the finale of our meal included cheeses from an overwhelming selection on their cheese cart for me and phenonomal desserts from the dessert cart for my wife. Of course we shared!If you are planning to visit the Alsace, do yourself a favor and dine here. We most strongly recommend the Sunday lunch if you are able. We are very confident you will be happy you did.

We held an 85th and 90th Birthday Celebration for my mother-in-law and father-in-law in early June, and I must say that we and all of our guests could not have been more impressed and pleased with our experience. Lunch for our 45 guests was flawless, service was outstanding, and the function room was beautifully and comfortably arranged. Catherine Golla helped us coordinate the entire event, and she advised us expertly. She also went far beyond the call of duty when she learned that two of our young guests were outside resting in a car, having arrived exhausted and ill. She graciously offered them a room at the Inn to sleep during the party, free of charge. I strongly doubt that the five star quality and professionalism of Au Boeuf Rouge can be matched by any of its peers.

Try the menu decouvert at 69 euros.If this place doesn't have a Michelin star then it soon will so go there now before you pay Michelin star prices

It took me some time to write down this review as I didn't know where to start. First, let me say that I worship French cuisine. I was born and raised in France and I have never tasted a finer cuisine in the world, although I love them all, whether American, Italian, Lebanese or even British food pub. Le Boeuf rouge has no Michelin stars, no fancy ratings, no pretentious menu but it is the perfect place to understand why French cuisine deserves to be worshipped. We decided to also book a room in the hotel and it was a smart idea as we could barely walk after the avalanche of great food. Le Boeuf rouge serves honest French cuisine and does it in style. The service is perfect. The owner is a fine lady who makes everybody feel welcome. If you are into cheese and desserts, get ready for two chariots full of pleasure. It is hard for me to write about this restaurant and I would like to paraphrase the famous quote: it is as easy to write about great food as it is to dance about a great movie. I will end this review in French if you don't mind. Le Boeuf rouge fait honneur à la tradition gastronomique française ! Vive le Boeuf rouge ! (Oh, and the rooms are also great and cozy)

Just after 6 hours by car we arrived in this small and nice village.At Au Boeuf Rouge we booked also rooms for nights. Clean and warm.Dinner...Brilliant and gorgeous!Fois gras...unbelievable!Filet de boeuf....making me mad!Great list of wines....!Try it but don't mind at the final check!