After a long day hiking with 22K steps and approx 31 flights of stairs, I was ready for a hearty…read moredinner and cold beer. I arrived when most tables were full and yet was quickly seated within 10 minutes. The servers were all super friendly and as I knew already what I wanted to eat, it was choosing my beer flight from Hüsi brewery that was "hard." I ordered a flight with the Helles, Hefeweizen, Strawberry Cider (sadly they were all tapped out it's so popular, so I went with traditional hard cider) and the Double IPA. I love beer. Especially when it's served super cold on a hot and humid day with exercise. There wasn't a beer (or cider) in this bunch that I did not LOVE. Mind you, if I wasn't so tired and a lightweight, I would have tried more of the offerings on the menu. The Helles was so light, clean and crisp-as it should be. The Hefeweizen had all the right aromas and flavors. The Cider was very good: not too dry, but definitely not sweet. The double IPA was also excellent. I am not a huge fan of IPAs (often taste like the pith of a grapefruit to me due to the Hops), but I do like doubles and triples and this one hit the spot, with a gentle citrusy taste and crisp mouthfeel. While I waited for my ribs, I saw a couple near me got the Schweinhaxe, aka Pork Knuckle. Mind you, this is one of my favorite Bavarian Dishes that I can also get in Rhineland and it never disappoints. The one I saw served (and took a photo of), was the LARGEST I have ever seen. The skin looked perfectly brown and crisped and the meat was fork tender (from my observation). The German man seated between the couple and me, said it was the largest he'd ever seen as well. It looked amazing and the couple offered me a taste, but I politely declined-I knew I had a large meal ahead of me. I joked that it must have been some large pig to have had a knuckle that large. My ribs came and they were piping hot (no complaint). The sauce was excellent, as it was tomato forward and not sweet with a hint of spice. The ribs themselves were PERFECTLY cooked. I know someone else who reviewed said theirs were tough (I ordered them anyway) and they were so tender and moist that they literally fell off the bones. The coleslaw was vinegar based (THANK YOU) and refreshing. The fries were perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. If you can't tell by now, I loved everything about this meal. It was also clear I was starving because I inhaled the entire plate of ribs and downed the beers in about 20 minutes. Not very European style of eating, but hunger took precedence. The music was fantastic: a lot of 90s grunge and also some U2, a few other cool bands that ahem, you know, was from my youth. The servers hustle and do a thorough job of being both friendly and helpful. One stopped to have a quick chat with a couple and their cute dog. Two came by to see if my meal was okay. I watched them rush around with food, drinks, and also two different servers cleaned a table after a couple left (the one cleared and cleaned while the other cleaned it again even though it was bare)-so there's no hygiene issues here. I was surprised to see the place cleared out by around 19:15-I expected it to be slammed all night. It was a Monday though and I'm sure the late night crowd was still napping. I would have loved to sit and drink another one of the amazing beer offerings, but as I said, I was beyond tired and worried someone would have to roll me back to my hotel, an 11-minute walk away. Lastly, the prices are unreal for this area. My meal, beer flight and 10% tip (come on, people, 5-10% is welcome in Switzerland-don't forget to show your appreciation), came to 51CHF. That's a bargain. I would absolutely come back here in heartbeat. It's truly a gem. Now to see if they sell their beers in the COOP or Migros so I can take them home...

The pork knuckle MADE this meal worth it! The pork skin…read morewas crunchy and yummy, paired with mashed potato's, red cabbage sauerkraut, and gravy... you could tell that it was with great technique! Not to dry and my parents loved it -- they are the kind who are pretty picky when it comes to any sort of American/german/etc food. The pork ribs were yummy with a tangy bbq sauce on it but a bit dry. The fries/chips were so yummy though! The bratwurst was not that great and $22. It came with a weird potatoes square salad and the same red cabbage sauerkraut. Overall, it was a meal well spent. $122 for 4 people which is so worth. Odd thing is they did have a "restaurant" tax of $8 which I have never seen at other Swiss restaurants. Service was good. Ambience felt like a sports bar, and the wait before 5pm was not bad at all Would recommend if yall like meat and potatoes!

First of all, make sure you make reservations! We stopped by in the evening and the wait was about…read more2hrs. They had outdoor and indoor seating. It was drizzling out the evening we went. We ended up ordering take out as that was a 30min wait. My friend and I got the cheeseburger. He got the side of fries and I got the salad. They both were delicious. The menu states "fries or salad, includes coleslaw" but there is no coleslaw. It's more fries, salad, OR coleslaw". My other friend got the Raclette burger and he devoured it. The burgers are a VERY good size. I was only able to eat half of it. Again, make sure you make reservations.

Casual spot with both indoor and outdoor seating specializing in burgers and fried chicken…read moresandwiches! Portions are large and burgers come with fries. Brother and I thought that our burgers were really tasty and I loved how much cheese came with my raclette burger. We initially tried to go to two Swiss restaurants but one was closed and the other one had rude service, so finding this spot was such a relief. Service is overall friendly but a little slow.

I think every young person visiting Interlaken should take a trip over to Balmer's. It's a pretty…read moreamazing set up with young people from all over the world conversing, having some beers, and eating some delicious food. Great staff and even better vibes. This place really made my Interlaken experience special.

We came here for dinner and drinks one night. It's a very casual feel- walk up to the counter to…read moreorder and pay, and clean up after yourself. The wings were incredible, mostly because of the unique sweet and spicy sauce. The baked fries were also tasty. The burgers, not so much. They say all beef, but there was something else going on in there. A great burger isn't hard to find in Switzerland, so skip these. As for the drinks, the sangria was good but very sweet, so one small glass is all I could handle. The others in my group ordered a hugo and aperol spritz. Both were decent, especially given the prices, but you could tell the prosecco was flat from being open awhile. Overall we would eat here again.

Large portions. Good Value. Decent food. Good beer. Located in town and easy to find. I got the…read morebrawt and it was very good. Got 2 beers and they were both very good. My wife I got yhe burger and I think I was better than the bratwurst. But the union rings were absolutely fantastic.

Even after a long day of hiking, we drove to Interlaken to eat and drink at The Barrel three times…read morewhile we were staying in Stechelberg. We travel a lot and we're from Colorado where craft beer and pubs are plentiful, and we can't say enough about how much we enjoyed the beer, the food, and the service at The Barrel. This is one of our favorite little haunts on earth! We so enjoyed our servers Winona, Gabriel, and Sandy and Brad the owners. There was always great craft beers on tap and every morsel of food was exceptional. The selection of beers to buy and takeaway is excellent as well. If you're a dessert connoisseur, make sure to ask what Sandy has whipped up--we had a lemon tarte, apple strudel, and snicker brownie that we still drool over when we talk about our time at The Barrel :D

Shocking level of unprofessionalism from the staff of waitresses…read more I urgently ran in during a medical emergency and said, "Hey, where's your restroom?! I'll even buy something, I just need a restroom!!" I did greet the employees. "Hey" apparently wasn't the greeting she expected, and she stopped to scold me, "We say HELLO first..." Rather than immediately directing someone in obvious distress to the restroom, she chose to scold me on "etiquette," was reluctant to point me in the right direction, and treated me with unnecessary attitude. Every second spent policing a greeting was a second taken away from helping someone dealing with an urgent medical emergency. After handling the emergency, I returned to make a payment and calmly explained that I had not meant any disrespect and was simply in a difficult situation. Again, I was met with the same lack of empathy from the remaining staff members taking my payment. Everyone is entitled to a basic standard of politeness. What surprised me was the inability to recognize when common sense and basic compassion should take precedence over petty formalities. Uncalled for pettiness and attitude IS bad service AND poor treatment. 0 stars from me. I absolutely started with "Hey!"

We were in Switzerland for my birthday and we had to have lunch at hooters. A family joke. This…read moreplace is nice you can eat outside and watch the paragliders glide through the alps. I got the Hawaiian burger with a salad onion rings. All yummy. My daughter got a creamy garlic soup. Not hooters usual menu. Overall a great experience and I got a free chocolate cake

We had a nice lunch here today. The kids were enthralled with the pool table. No children's…read moremenu to speak of, but the older ones had gnocchi; the fish finger for the younger one came with sweet potato fries, neither of which hit the spot. Cloth bags of warm bread came to the table early, with olive oil for dipping. I started with the fondue selection as an appetizer -- cheese with paprika, regular cheese and cheese with beer -- and made a good appetizer. Sam had an enjoyed venison steak, and I had wild pork roast with mashed potatoes and a nice salad. Nancy found the green salad with cranberries too sweet, but I liked it, and she was very happy with her mushroom risotto

There is no fondue anymore they changed the menu . No fondue . No fondue . No fondue.read more

Very rude staff. Told us to go to side door which was kitchen. Extremely disrespectful and…read moredeceitful.

I ate here twice during my time in Interlaken, purely out of its convenient location…read more The nachos were stale and tasted so strange. We only ate them because that was all they had available from their late night menu. Service was slow and our waiter was strange. We returned only because it was next to our hostel and we were starving. We were very pleasantly surprised by our burger and fries, but it still took awhile to get our checks.

Dining at Harder Kulm is just as much about the scenery as it is the food. The panoramic views over…read moreInterlaken and the surrounding lakes are absolutely stunning. The atmosphere was special, especially knowing you're dining at the "Top of Interlaken." The raclette and cheese fondue were paired wonderfully with the potatoes and bread. Service was friendly and efficient, even with the restaurant being busy. I wish our server taught us how to eat the potatoes with the cheese fondue. We realized too late that there were only 2 small pieces of potatoes in the bag, and there were 3 of us. There was a minimum order for us to get a table. The serving was light. It's a bit pricier than a typical meal, but you're paying for quality, tradition, and one of the best views in the region -- so it's worth it.

Easy Ride, Great Fondue, And Stunning Views" Harder Kulm…read morewas the perfect choice for my wife and I, mountain‑top views without the extreme altitude. The funicular ride up is quick, unfortunately not too scenic, and never feels too high, and at the top the air is cool and comfortable, with no breathless feeling at all. We arrived in september and had very good weather.Amazing sunshine for what we thought would be cold and wet. We ate on the Panorama Restaurant terrace, looking straight down over Interlaken, both lakes, and the tiny homes scattered through the valley. Absolutely breathtaking.I know a lot of people say that, but until you've been there.You can't speak on it. THE GRUB: we ordered the cheese fondue with bread and potatoes serving for one as we don't eat a lot. We also ordered a pizza.I don't remember what it was because I only have pictures , and it was about three months ago. ,and it went down the gullet so fast I probably didn't taste it much. The cheese fondue with bread and potatoes was hot, flavorful, and filling, and the pizza had a crisp crust, melted cheese, and enough toppings to feel like a real meal. Service was friendly and efficient, and we never felt rushed. Bixby we dealt with two step particularly, and they actually seemed interested in where we were from, and what we thought about Switzerland and the restaurant. Harder Kulm gave us exactly what we wanted: an easy‑to‑reach viewpoint where we could breathe(elevation...Hello).,We enjoyed fondue for the first time in any country, and a well built pizza, as well as and soak in one what I would call the best of the best balcony‑style views over Switzerland's lakes and valleys.

To start, I rarely will rate below a 2 stars, but this was not it. I was highly anticipating this…read morerestaurant because my paragliding guide, who has lived here forever, recommended it, but Interlaken surely has a few better Swiss food options and this is not one of them. If you care about the actual food, skip this place. I care about food far more than service, and this place was a huge disappointment. I ordered the beef stew, which my waitress recommended, and the meat was unbearably dry and chewy, not even the gravy could save it. Seriously, it was the worst-quality beef I can remember having at a restaurant. The Pinot Noir was excellent, but that was the only highlight. I had a reservation for 9 and showed up early at 8:45. On the phone they had said the kitchen closed at 9:30, but when I arrived no one attended my table until 8:58, when the waitress rushed over and told me the kitchen closes at 9. Meanwhile, the table next to me placed their order at 9:15 without issue. There was no silverware on the table, and I was never checked on once after my food arrived, which was very frustrating. The most frustrating part is that my meal for one person, including the dish and two glasses of wine, was $50 Franks. For that price, I expect far better quality. I expect better, truly. Please refer to photos for the dry beef stew meat.

We had a nice lunch here. We were placed in the extra room lined with bells used for ringing in…read moresome sort of contest. I had a truly delicious roasted garlic soup...I am determined to find a recipe ...and a Cordon Bleu which is Switzerland appears to consistently done with pork, not chicken breast. Nancy had the bratwurst platter with hashed browns which seemed to me to be like the rostis we have seen else. Son Sam had a beef stew and Nafisa the lamb shanks. The kids menu had a chicken schnitzel but no chicken nuggets; fish fingers were ordered for them and that didn't work out well

I would not recommend this place to anyone…read more The service was very poor and the food tasted awful. The horsesteak was unbearable, it actually tasted sour. I was shocked. I rarely leave reviews like this but in this case it needs to be shared. Especially considering how many wonderful restaurants there are in Interlaken -- this is not one of them. We sat for 10 minutes before someone came to ask us for drinks and we waited another 15 just to get the water. The food experience was low quality and NOT worth the price. We had to ask 3 different people for the check so we could leave, that's how chaotic the service was.

Very poor service. I ordered lack of lamb medium rare. It came uncooked. The waiter s…read moresystematically were bringing wrong orders to the tables around us and we were not an exception when our food initially arrived not what we ordered. They were servicing large tourist group when we came and were overwhelmed. I wish I could say it was a great meal experience, but it wasn't.