Auberge au Boeuf — Restaurant in Haguenau-Wissembourg

My husband and I just spent four nights at Auberge Au Boeuf. We live in Germany, and just wanted the chance to get away for a few days. Having visited Ribeauville several times, I decided I wanted a change from the usual. I had been looking for a place in Soufflenheim, but booked Auberge Au Boeuf when I noticed the many great reviews it got, as well the fact that it's primarily a Michelin starred restaurant.||||This hotel has four rooms, all of which are different and have specific names. We stayed in L'Idylle, which is a suite on the second floor. Our room featured a little balcony that overlooked the lovely protestant church across the street. It had a sitting area, well stocked minibar, a generously sized bed, and a bathroom that had a rainfall shower, jacuzzi tub, and a private sauna! Parking is also free.||||I was amazed by how thoughtfully appointed and beautifully decorated the room was. And because there are only four rooms, it often felt like we were the only ones staying there. My only complaints are that the WiFi was a bit weak, and that the room lacked an information guide-- ie; how to use the sauna and jacuzzi, WiFi password, etc. That information was in the room, but it was in French and not in the same place, so we had to search for it. That's a very minor quibble, though, and ultimately, it didn't affect our enjoyment at all.||||The part of the experience that wowed me the most, though, was the incredible breakfast. At 12 euros a person, it's very reasonably priced, especially considering what comes with it. The pastries were extraordinary and those, alone, would have been worth twelve euros to me. But we also got fresh fruit salad, smoked fish, a selection of ham, cheeses, fresh bread, juice, coffee, jams, butter, and boiled eggs. If we'd wanted, we could have also had yogurt and museli. All of this was served to us, either at the beautiful Stammtisch, or if we'd preferred, in our room. We opted to eat at the Stammtisch, because it's such an impressively designed room with what appear to be custom made furnishings. I'm pretty certain the tableware was made locally, and it was just really cool looking.||||We dined at the gourmet restaurant twice, and enjoyed the friendly, professional service, as well as the innovative and beautifully prepared dishes. I wish we'd had the chance to try the less formal Stammtisch menu, but hopefully we'll have the chance to visit again. We had a great time! I am heartily recommending this hotel to my American friends who also live in...

My husband and I just spent four nights at Auberge Au Boeuf. We live in Germany, and just wanted the chance to get away for a few days. Having visited Ribeauville several times, I decided I wanted a change from the usual. I had been looking for a place in Soufflenheim, but booked Auberge Au Boeuf when I noticed the many great reviews it got, as well the fact that it's primarily a Michelin starred restaurant.||||This hotel has four rooms, all of which are different and have specific names. We stayed in L'Idylle, which is a suite on the second floor. Our room featured a little balcony that overlooked the lovely protestant church across the street. It had a sitting area, well stocked minibar, a generously sized bed, and a bathroom that had a rainfall shower, jacuzzi tub, and a private sauna! Parking is also free.||||I was amazed by how thoughtfully appointed and beautifully decorated the room was. And because there are only four rooms, it often felt like we were the only ones staying there. My only complaints are that the WiFi was a bit weak, and that the room lacked an information guide-- ie; how to use the sauna and jacuzzi, WiFi password, etc. That information was in the room, but it was in French and not in the same place, so we had to search for it. That's a very minor quibble, though, and ultimately, it didn't affect our enjoyment at all.||||The part of the experience that wowed me the most, though, was the incredible breakfast. At 12 euros a person, it's very reasonably priced, especially considering what comes with it. The pastries were extraordinary and those, alone, would have been worth twelve euros to me. But we also got fresh fruit salad, smoked fish, a selection of ham, cheeses, fresh bread, juice, coffee, jams, butter, and boiled eggs. If we'd wanted, we could have also had yogurt and museli. All of this was served to us, either at the beautiful Stammtisch, or if we'd preferred, in our room. We opted to eat at the Stammtisch, because it's such an impressively designed room with what appear to be custom made furnishings. I'm pretty certain the tableware was made locally, and it was just really cool looking.||||We dined at the gourmet restaurant twice, and enjoyed the friendly, professional service, as well as the innovative and beautifully prepared dishes. I wish we'd had the chance to try the less formal Stammtisch menu, but hopefully we'll have the chance to visit again. We had a great time! I am heartily recommending this hotel to my American friends who also live in...

C'est la première fois que nous venons dans ce restaurant. Nous étions 3. L'accueil est correct.

A peine installés on nous demande si nous souhaitons de l'eau. Comme nous n'arrivions pas à nous décider si nous voulions de l'eau plate ou gazeuse nous avons demandé une 1/2 bouteille de chaque. Désolé Mr, nous n'avons plus de 1/2 bouteilles ... Pour un restaurant de ce standing c'est très surprenant.

Nous passons à la commandes des apéritifs, je demande la carte des Whisky, il en est proposé une dizaine dont 3 barrés donc indisponibles, les prix vont de 8 € à 60 € le verre. Je fais mon choix. Désolé Mr, nous n'en avons plus. J'en choisis un autre même réponse et pour le 3ème aussi ... Là ça commence sérieusement à me g.... Le serveur me demande quelques minutes puis revient avec 3 bouteilles dont aucune ne figure à la carte ... J'en choisis 1, il est correct sans plus. Il ne me sera facturé qu'au prix le plus bas, c'est correct.

Passons au dîner. On découvre une carte ne proposant que 2 menus, point. A nouveau surprenant. Nous portons notre choix sur la "confession d'un cuisinier". Je pars du principe que si le choix proposé est restreint nous devrions avoir dans nos assiettes un sans fautes, un dîner exceptionnel ! ...

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On nous sert quelques mignardises avec notre apéritif. Le visuel est intéressant mais aucunes saveurs en bouche, c'est très fade et les textures sont basiques. Décevant.

Une petite miche entière de pain à la bière nous est servie mais seule la croute est réussie, la mie est trop dense avec une impression de manque de cuisson. Moyen.

Premier plat : " l'artichaut et la truffe d'été ", je n'ai que le goût de l'artichaut, le reste est sans saveur et à nouveau fade. Seule la "vinaigrette" à la cerise réhausse un peu le tout. Vin proposé : Menetou Salon.

Second plat : " l'histoire d'un oeuf et une truite en Alsace du Nord ", là c'est réussi mais l'émulsion de pomme de terre au raifort reste bien trop dense et alourdi le plat, mention spéciale pour le jaune d'oeuf au Melfor. Vin proposé : Sylvaner.

Troisième plat : " l'ormeau élevé en pleine mer", je cherche encore l'ormeau ?... décevant. Vin proposé : blanc Corse dont je ne me souviens plus du nom ...

Quatrième plat : " le St Pierre pêché par mon ami Stéphane", le plat est tiède (presque froid) et le St Pierre trop ferme, ça reste fade, moyen. Vin proposé : St Joseph blanc.

Cinquième plat : " le pigeon du Düwehoff ", la cuisson est parfaite, la température de service également, très bien mais ça reste un "classique", rien d'original. Vin proposé, bourgogne rouge.

Le dessert : il me semblait avoir lu sur le menu "framboise, moutarde et verveine" mais j'ai mangé une pêche "confite" ... c'était bon, peut-être un peu trop sucré à mon goût.

L'accord mets/vins était juste parfait. Excellent point positif du dîner avec un prix global contenu 78 € pour 5 verres servis généreusement.

Service souriant mais très moyen. Pourtant le restaurant n'était occupé qu'à 50 % pour un samedi soir.

Conclusion : très déçus pour un étoilé. Il y a bien mieux dans le secteur. On peut se demander comment sont distribuées les étoiles ...

Nous n'y...