We got last-minute lunch reservations at this 1-star restaurant in late November while we were visiting this tourist/college town right outside the Black Forest.

We were greeted at the door, where the hostess took our coats and ushered us to our table in one of the two dining rooms. We appeared to be some of the latest diners, arriving around 1:00 p.m. The second dining room was empty, but ours was full. Most diners were older, but a large party had some folks in the 30-40 year range along with a very well behaved baby just starting to walk.

We ordered the "chef' surprise" menu, and were never told what was coming before it arrived on our plates. Everything delicious, and lunch for two, two glasses of sparkling wine, a bottle of wine, and dessert coffees came to about 225 Euros. We would definitely be interested in returning for the expanded tasting menu at dinner, but they were all booked up.

Photos posted in order below as attachments...I'm still learning the art of photos in this forum.

The amuse bouche - pumpkin soup with pepitas, served in a shooter glass.

First course: Halibut with red cabbage, cabbage broth, and breadstick. Perfectly cooked.

Second course: Duck liver (bottom), roasted duck breast), top, pressed between two crackers and dotted with a sauce I can't remember - maybe cranberry? This was a genius dish. Loved it.

Third course: Venison saddle, salsify, whipped potatoes. I have never had venison cooked this way. This dish was filling, but I soldiered through and ate every bite.

This venison ragout topped with potato foam was served alongside the third course, and made it even better.

Dessert: chocolate cake, red wine sorbet, apples, white chocolate, savory cracker. I was skeptical about this sorbet, but it totally worked with the cake.

A++ would recommend.