The service is pretty good... friendly, quick, accommodating. The mixed Liberty Platter as…read moreappetizer/Vorspeisen was very good, but there were three of everything, which is tricky to share between two. Awesome to get real jalapeño poppers though! The burgers... they'd have been perfect except for the patties. They use the same prefab patties as every low-budget burger Imbiss. If they made their own all beef patties themselves the burgers would taste much better. Mayo+cabbage=boring slaw. We enjoyed our evening, but not so much the burgers. ...& I was all excited to have something reminiscent of home. Achtung! Cash only! No paying with any card of any kind! Tequila sunrise was very nice. So was (surprisingly) the White Russian.

Having been to many shisha bars, I can easily say this one is the best. With friendly staff always…read morewanting to give you the best possible experience. The prices are also the cheapest by far. Shishas are made using an apple as a head (for the tobacco), with a wide variery of flavours available, which can also be mixed together. All this for only CHF13! The owner of the bar says that his aim is to make it feel like you are at home. I think he achieved his goal. One last thing - you can play your own music! I would recommend this bar to anyone.

The place was really chill. So, we went here for one drink. The bartenders seemed cool and…read moreeverything was fine. However, when I got home I got a surprise extra $18 charge on my CC. So, the moral of this story is to always check your CC charge regardless. The good thing is I took a photo of the mobile POS.

Kabar is a place for one and all & reminds me of establishments of my youth before it became de…read morerigueur in America to make bars non-family friendly. Kabar could be best described as a cafe-bar. The menu reflects a somewhat Mediterranean flair. Among the offerings: (Spanish) tortilla, panini, & tiramisu. I also spied soup on the menu as well as pasta. The bar is well-stocked with product the we'd refer to as 'call' or 'top shelf' back home. Some favorites that caught my eye were: 12 yr Caol Ila, (3 types of) Absinthe, Hendricks and Sapphire gin. For those not interested in spirits, Kabar stocks a small but good selection of beer. There's the house brew: Kabier; Züri brew: Turbinenbräu & Basler brewers, Brau Bude, also make an appearance. We visited during the late afternoon. Kabar was just about half full with families, couples and solos. Strains of a reggae tune were heard over the speakers, but it was not imposing & we could comfortably chat. Kabar, located on the grounds of an old barracks where the annual Basler Tattoo is held, boasts an ample outside seating area surrounded by a wide expanse of lawn & paved surfaces. Visitors to Basel would do well to both visit the barracks & stop in for a nosh and a libation at Kabar. Transport: Tram 8 from the central station.

I had a lovely meal at Consum after I stumbled upon the restaurant while walking the Rhine. The…read moreplace had great Yelp reviews and had a lovely wine by the glass list. Everything I needed for my first night in Europe to beat the jetlag. I ordered the octopus (in a can) with some bread as I had filled myself on snacks in the Air France lounge at CDG a few hours earlier and enjoyed a glass of Rose. The waitress was lovely and spoke English to help me along. I sat outside and watched the sunset. This is important to know: they take AMEX! Most places in Europe do not and I was so happy to have my corporate AMEX accepted. I highly recommend for a small bite after taking in the sight of Basel.

I always enjoy a glass of wine with a platter of cheese and Italian salumi. Recommended.read more

Excellent service by waiter and waitress. Attractively decorated restaurant…read more Food creatively prepared & thoughtfully presented. Fish dish prepared and accompanied perfectly. Pumpkin soup flavorful. Smoked Duck salad abundant. Only question mark was a chestnut crème brûlée.

A lovely spot to watch the World Cup game with Switzerland playing. Lovely outdoor terrace and it…read morefronts a beautiful grass square. The pork steak was nicely seasoned and the salads were super fresh. The wine selection is good. The beef filet was also well done. But the best thing about it is watching the world go by. On our second trip we loved the duo veal. It was a great combination. Also the carpaccio and tartar were great. Just be aware that service can be very slow and they are not going to be hurried. So be prepared to enjoy your wine!

What a shithole , talked to 2 hostesses , sat at the bar , tried sitting at a table , no service…read moreever . Really wanted to try the beer but not going to beg anyone to take my money . One star because I can't leave 0

Decent food, large portions and good service. However, prices were a little high. Dining at this…read moreplace is like dining at a high end steak joint. You only go to these places for special occasions only.

Lovely ambience, drinks are on the pricy size but the esthetic and the service are both top noch!read more

Nomad is a sure thing: great food, excellent staff, and the kind of place where you feel…read moreimmediately comfortable and welcome. Think of it this way, if you opened a restaurant/bar, you'd want it to be as good as Nomad. If you're in Basel, find a reason to go to Nomad.

What a little Alsatian gem this is!! We missed our flight home and wound up at the quaint little…read morehotel that this place is attached to, and we lucked out! Cool little room (great ambiance) terrific service, great food - I mean great food - and a menu surprisingly extensive and ambitious for a place of its size. And all of it so well executed. Not to mention the best bread I've had in quite some time. Call first to make a reservation because it is a small room.

We happened upon this unassuming little restaurant in La Villa hotel that our agent booked for us…read morewhen our flight was delayed and we had to stay one more night and leave Basel this next day by plane. Wow, were we surprised, everything was so perfect! My husband had the fish and I had the salad and the 3 cheese tray. I had the Greek salad and it was so delicious I was so blown away! Even with the language issues- our waitress spoke French and we spoke English, she was so sweet and she got it all right! The wine was great, the cheeses superb and the chef here will please you! This is a place worth trying. Thank you La Cave, for making an airline disaster worth it!