We took my nephew to Switzerland and on his wishlist was chocolate fondue. We felt the best time to…read morehave it per our timeline was when we were in Interlaken. He also really wanted strawberries with his fondue which meant the dinner menu as opposed to the afternoon menu at Taverne Interlaken. It came with marshmallow, banana, grapes, pineapple, and strawberries. He loved the chocolate fondue! We also had the cheese fondue starter which came with bread, pickled vegetables, pastrami and coppa. I loved it! My partner loved the salmon tartar. For entrees we had the flank steak, char and a burger. Everything was cooked perfectly. There service was great. This was definitely one of the best meals we had in Switzerland. It was expensive but everything in Switzerland is expensive.

Decided to come here on our last night in Interlaken as we had been staying at the adjacent hotel…read more Very slow service even by European standards. 1 1/2 hours with no appetizers or desserts ordered. Had the venison ossobuco which was stiff and not cooked long enough. It was served with mashed potatoes and covered in red cabbage which was flavorful. Wife had beef flank steak which was "okay" and served with delicious small potatoes. Ambiance nice, noise level moderate.

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.

Went there last night and everything we had was amazing. The pizza was fantastic. The salmon was…read moredelicious. I had one of the veal dishes recommended by the waiter that was awesome! The servers were very nice as well, but the best part was they have a playground built into the back patio, where the kids can jump on a trampoline and play on a mini playground. We'll be back!!!

This place is amazing! The service was great our server, Rado, was so friendly and helpful. The…read morefood is unbelievable. I wish we would have discovered it on our first night instead of our last night. Just go and enjoy!

Surprised this place didn't have any reviews! For my English speaking friends, I wanted to show you…read morewhat we ordered to help you see a bit of what this place offers. But to summarize first, this place is amazing! The food was delicious and gave us a great peak into Swiss culture. We ordered coffee drinks to start off and they were great. A little pricy, but that seems to be Switzerland in general. The coffee was decent and other members of my family loved their latte macchiatos. These won't be the exact names of the dishes (since my German skills are non-existent ) but we collectively ordered the tuna sandwich, the pork sandwich with garlic cream sauce, the schnitzel plate, and the sausage with hash browns. Literally everything was incredible, although I'll say the sausage with hash browns meal felt most authentic, if that's what you're looking for. I'll attach pictures so you can get a peak as to what the finished product looks like. Just so you're aware, the sandwich portions are HUGE. So they will definitely fill you up. The service was quick and the waitress walked us through the Swiss (German) menu item by item, which was super nice of her. Also, the view of the lake and the mountains while you eat is just spectacular. I will never get over the views in this town. Loved this place and really glad we took the chance on it! Let me know if you do too!

Yum! Stumbled upon this gem, had a fantastic lunch of vegetarian flammkuchen, crepes and pom…read morefrittes. The servers were absolutely fantastic! Super friendly and sweet! Loved this place!

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.

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

We are Americans, and wanted an authentic Swiss meal. All 4…read moreentrees wree great....fondue, rosti, chicken dishes - highly recommend...

Amazing experience all around. Food, service, and ambiance…read more5 stars. Truly so amazing that I'm benchmarking all my other stops around town to Hirschen. So far nothing has dethroned its spot. You'd be doing yourself a disservice if you did not stop here.

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