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Grand Café Huguenin - Basel
Grand Café Huguenin
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Sakura: Best Japanese in Town
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  • Myndo
  • Updated By Myndo on July 5, 2004
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  • Sakura - Basel
    Sakura
    by Myndo
    The Sakura is a Japanese Restaurant, located at/in the Train Station of Basel.

    It is a very good (but not cheap) Restaurant. I like to go there for special occasions, like Celebrations etc.

    The Restaurant is parted in two. In one part you can order dishes from the menu or have sushi a discretion.
    In the other section the menue you choose is prepared and cooked right at your table. Its a japanese table-grill.

    Its is better to book ahead.

    When there is Mass in Basel (like the clocks an yewellery mass) you will not have a change to get a table here - too many Japanese that booked ahead for months ... (speaks for the restaurant, I think).

    Tepanyaki (table grill).
    Choose one of the menues.
    Mostly starts wit Sushi or Sahimi, or grilled duck ...
    then soup or salad with japanese stile sauce,
    then Clams or shrimps from the grill in front of you
    then Meat (beef sirloin or steak) flamb? also from the grill with garlik and vegetables (soja)
    fruit salad as dessert

    drink sake and green tea with it, if you want to be traditional. They do also have good wine.

    Service is excellent and watching the cook preparing the food makes quite a show.

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  • Theme: Japanese/Sushi
  • Price: US$41 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: Centralbahnstrasse 14, Basel
  • Directions: Entrance is right outside the Train station (Bahnhof SBB), turn left when coming out of the station.
  • Website: http://www.restaurantsakura.ch/
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    Schiesser: Chocolate ...
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  • By german_eagle on June 5, 2004
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  • Café and Confiserie Schiesser - Basel
    Café and Confiserie Schiesser
    by german_eagle
    Schiesser is a Café/Tea Room and Confiserie in the heart of Basel, right on the Market Square. It was founded in 1870 and is famous since then for excellent quality, especially chocolate/pralinés.

    I had a hot chocolate, my friends espresso/cappuccino in the cosy room upstairs. No cakes this time - we were tight on time, what we (especially I) regret very much.

    Hot chocolate. But see my shopping tip as well ...

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  • Theme: Coffeehouse
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Directions: Market Square, Western side vis-à-vis the town hall.
  • Website: www.confiserie-schiesser.ch
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    Zur Wanderruh: Excellent food
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  • By german_eagle on June 6, 2004
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  • My friend Phil took me and another friend to this charming restaurant. It is a neighbourhood restaurant, absolutely non-touristy.

    The interior is modern, very nice. The staff in the family running restaurant was very friendly and competent. Very familiar atmosphere.

    We had an excellent lunch. Salad first, then a parsley soup (hmmm) and risotto with mushrooms (great). White wine was obligatory (very good). And the 3-course meal was only 22 SFr. ...

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Dornacherstrasse 151, 4053 Basel
  • Phone: 061 361 08 88
  • Directions: Two blocks South of the Bahnhof SBB
  • Website: www.wanderruh.ch
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    Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen: Traditional ...
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  • Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen - Basel
    Gasthof zum Goldenen Sternen
    by german_eagle
    This restaurant is one of the oldest in Basel, first mentioned in 1412. Originally it was located at the Aeschenplatz, but in the 1950s this square was enlarged, so the building was completely moved to its current place in the St. Alban Vorstadt. Everything was rebuilt originally at the new location.

    Tables in front of the restaurant are available - under trees with views of the Rhine and the cathedral. Very charming interior, friendly and competent staff.

    I had an excellent salad with flowers (eatable), salmon, king prawns, saffron and Italian dressing. Yummy! A glass of white wine from Lake Geneva and a coffee were obligatory.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: St. Alban-Rheinweg 70
  • Phone: +41 (061) 272 16 66
  • Directions: In the quiet St. Alban Vorstadt, right on the Rhine river.
  • Website: www.sternen-basel.ch
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    Brasserie zum Braunen Mutz - Bierhalle / Restauran: MARKET PLACE
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  • Updated By nygaston on September 5, 2004
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  • Restaurant by the river - Basel
    Restaurant by the river
    by nygaston
    Brasserie zum Braunen Mutz - Bierhalle / Restaurant
    Im Parterre währschafte Bierhalle und Brasserie, im "Au Premier". Fischspezialitäten und US Beef.

    Barfüsserplatz 10
    4051 Basel

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    Another option, you can go to the Restaurant STADTKELLER, it is not far from the Market Platz.

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    For the dessert,
    You can go to the Tea Room Schiesser - Wiener Kaffee
    Traditionsreiche Confiserie im Herzen der Stadt. Gegründet 1870.
    Marktplatz 19
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    Then you can listen some music here:
    Bar Alpenblick - Cocktail-Lounge
    Die Bar mit Cooltour! Kleinbasler Szenentreff.
    Klybeckstrasse 29
    4057 Basel
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    Finally, you can dance at:
    Bar Lounge nt Areal - Bar mit Kulturangebot
    Wandelbare Atmosphäre mit viel Tresen.
    Erlenstrasse 21
    4058 Basel

    Disco Fantasia Latina - Latino-Diskothek
    Diskothek im ersten Stock des Küchlin-Gebäudes in der Steinenvorstadt.
    Steinenvorstadt 55
    4051 Basel

    Grilled Fish and vegetables.
    Menu = 30 CHF (aug 2004)

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Barfüsserplatz 10
  • Directions: in front of the Tourist Office, near the Market Place
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    Der 4. König: you found the "Three Kings" but do you know No.4?
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  • Updated By Myndo on September 9, 2005
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  • 4th king - Basel
    4th king
    by Myndo
    Living close to Basel all my life, but that gem I discovered only recently.
    The 4th King is located directly at the river Rhine (as you can see in the picture). It is a little bit hard to find: see my directions.

    Not only has this small restaurant an excellent view on the River, the Middle Bridge and the smaller Basel, it also serves excellent food to quite considerate prices.
    If you can (and it is warm enough), try to grab a seat outside.

    Mixed antipasti plate,
    Dessert: läkkerli sorbet with prunes.
    etc etc

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: At the Rhine Border, Bigger Basel.
  • Directions: From the Schifflände you walk up the street passing the hotel "3 Könige" on your right side. Always look at the right (towards the Rhine) for a small street. Take it and go down the stairs, turn to your right again and here you are.
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    Zum Isaak: Have a break at the Munster
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  • Entrance to the Zum Isaak - Basel
    Entrance to the Zum Isaak
    by Myndo
    Located right at the Munster place (opposite the Munster itself), you can find Cafe Isaak. The seating is in a small place in the back, or inside the historical building but it is always a relaxing atmosphere.

    Eat lunch or dinner, or just have a refreshing tea.

    They serve very good teas (all kinds), also coffee and bakery.
    Have a relaxing break here.

    Of course they also have a menue for lunch and dinner. Always fresh made.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Münsterplatz 16, 4051 Basel
  • Directions: Opposite the Munster.
  • Website: http://www.zum-isaak.ch/index.html
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    Klein Basel: LIST OF GOOD RESTAURANTS
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  • Updated By nygaston on August 28, 2004
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  • Basel Restaurants
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    1. Hotel Restaurant Basilisk  
     
    Regional cuisine, near Kaserne, Phone +41 61 686 96 66  
         
     
    2. Restaurant Fischerstube  
     
    Micro-brewery, Rheingasse, Phone +41 61 692 66 35  
         
     
    3. Restaurant Hahn  
     
    Swiss cuisine, near the Trade Fair, Phone +41 61 693 00 44  
         
     
    4. Hotel Restaurant Klingental  
     
    Late night dining & bar, near Kaserne, Phone +41 61 681 62 48  
         
     
    5. Restaurant Linde  
     
    Cozy meeting point, Rheingasse, Phone +41 61 683 34 00  
         
     
    6. Restaurant Torstübli  
     
    Cozy place, near Wettsteinplatz, Phone +41 61 692 01 10  
         
     
    7. Restaurant Volkshaus  
     
    Regional cuisine, near Claraplatz, Phone +41 61 681 12 77  
       

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  • Theme: Other
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: Klein Basel
  • Directions: Town Center
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    Grand Café Huguenin
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  • By Madschick on March 3, 2004
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  • Grand Café Huguenin - Basel
    Grand Café Huguenin
    by Madschick
    To tell you the truth -

    I have never been inside, but I always pass by this café, when I go to sit on "my steps" right next to this place. I think those tables outside look very inviting and so does the website. You might want to give it a try!

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  • Theme: Coffeehouse
  • Address: Barfüsserplatz 6
  • Website: http://www.cafe-huguenin.ch/
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    Wilhem Tell Restaurant: Wonderful Swis Rösti
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  • Updated By thesmogster on May 25, 2006
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  • The Wilhem Tell - Basel
    The Wilhem Tell
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    Slightly off the beaten track - but worthy of the brief walk.

    After a busy day exploring the narrow back streets of Old Town Basel and you’re in the mood to compliment the day with some traditional Alpine fare, this is your place. I stumbled across this small, homely eatery after wandering across town to visit the Splanetor - a 10 minute walk from Barfusserplatz heading North West.

    Literally, step-in off the street through the oversized wooden door down into a welcoming dining area with long upholstered bench seating down either side wall and huge, heavyweight wooden tables where everyone seems happy to share the distinctive buzz of conversation. It literally is a great place to relax with a bier - of which there are numerous - gather your thoughts, take in a short read or join in with the friendly older locals. Providing your German is up to scratch of course. I visited around 5.30pm after a busy day exploring and stayed for some time. Another pleasing aspect about The Willhem Tell was that I wasn’t rushed once I’d finished my meal. There was a friendly yet enthusiastic buzz about the place when I arrived and as more locals came in this enhanced the welcoming nature of the restaurant.

    The only negative I should mention on my visit was customers’ smoke. I may have been unlucky - I don’t know, but there was a lot of smoke hanging in the air from a number of older gentlemen smoking cigars when I left. It didn’t ruin my visit as I’m a little more tolerant of cigar smoke - and luckily I had finished eating. It may be a problem for you but I would hope it doesn’t stop you visiting this charming place.

    Please, take my advice. Plan a visit to see the Splanetor at some point in your day. Splanenvorstadt is a beautiful Basel street with some smashing old buildings, points of interest and old trams for numerous photo opportunities. Once you have your memories - visit The Wilhem Tell on the right down towards the Splanetor. You won’t be dissapointed!

    I wanted to sample a traditional Rösti and the friendly waitress kindly suggested - in her perfectly broken English - a particular flavoursome variation to suit my eager pallet. I misplaced my bill and hence cannot recall the name of the dish, but it was quite delicious. A bacon, onion and tomato variety, topped with a speciality Swiss cheese - similar to a Brie.

    My meal was well presented in an ovenware dish and though looked a little on the small side (for me that is), it was in fact overly filling! The restaurant has a wonderful menu - though if you’re like me and don’t speak much of anything other than English - you may need help in making your choice. There are varied Rösti’s to choose from as well as other dishes. I washed mine down with a wonderful wheat beer - Schnieder Wiesse - and though I was told that there are breweries in Basel, most of the beers on offer are of German origin.

    Not too much of a hardship - I think you’ll agree!

  • Theme: Local
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Splanenvorstadt
  • Directions: Gross Basel. A delightful 10-minute walk from Barfusserplatz.
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