For anyone who has spent time in and ate around Colmar and Eguisheim, would it be crazy to adjust my itinerary and spend extra money on uber just to dine at Caveau Heuhaus? I am staying overnight in Colmar and naturally will eat a few meals in Colmar, but I have seen Caveau Heuhaus in Eguisheim come up over and over again on this forum, which piques my interest. Can I find similar food and quality in Colmar? The dishes look similar to lots of restaurant on a quick glance. I won’t have a car and plan to take the bus, but to dine in Caveau Heuhaus, I will have to come back to Colmar on Uber (if I can get one) as buses are not frequent. Is it worth the extra trouble and cost? Or should I stick to Colmar for meals? Thanks for your insight.
Posted by
Alsenborn, Germany
2566 posts
There are 10 Michelin rated places to eat in Colmar. If you're not a vegetarian I suggest trying Le Comptoir de Georges which specializes in Alsatian cuisine.
If all you want is a beer and a bite (say a tart flambe) try Au Bureau - Pub et Brasserie over by the movie theater outside the old town center.
If you really want to just chill a bit go to the indoor market, buy your favorites, and head for a bench in the Champ de Mars park.
Posted by
OP
18 posts
Thanks KGC. I did not know that Colmar has so many Michelin starred restaurants. Unfortunately, because I am traveling with a young child, fine dining is out this trip. But your suggestion of Le Comptoir de Georges looks very good. Thank you
Posted by
Freedonia
18579 posts
I can recommend Wistub Brenner in Colmar. Excellent Alsatian food. Reservations for dinner a must.
Posted by
Mid-Atlantic area
8391 posts
We ate at Caveau Heuhaus in May 2023 because we were staying in Eguisheim and it was one of the few restaurants in town that was open that day and not fully booked. We sat outside since that’s where the open table was and never went inside. By the time we left the restaurant was completely full. While the food was good I can’t say I’d make a special trip from Colmar just for dinner.
Most shops in town were closed by 6:30pm.
Posted by
Boston
417 posts
I'll echo the Winstub Brenner recommendation.
Posted by
Chicagoland
1930 posts
Would it be crazy? Yes.
Most of those Michelin restaurants are not in the city of Colmar.
If you want excellent Tarte Flambée, Restaurant La Soï. Very affordable and popular. Reservations required.