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At the Hotel Sonnenhof in Grän, near Füssen, the Alps & Ocean gourmet restaurant is where chef and host Rainer Müller turns fine dining into something personal. The space—with its finest materials, thoughtful details, and a changing porcelain collection for each menu—feels both otherworldly and warmly familiar. This is an award-winning Austrian and French restaurant that takes its craft seriously without losing a sense of welcome.
Rainer Müller sources the best products from around the world and treats them with deep respect, building unique culinary experiences course by course. The signature offering is an 8-course tasting menu, which for hotel guests can be enjoyed as part of the Gourmet Board. A la carte is not the focus here; instead, the kitchen expresses itself through composed sequences that highlight precision and creativity. Dishes such as hay flower soup with croutons, sweetbread served in a glass, scallops on beetroot, and confit char with parsley stock give a sense of the kitchen’s range—from Alpine tradition to refined French technique.
Wine is central to the experience. The Sonnenhof’s wine list has been named one of the 100 best in German-speaking countries by Meininger Verlag, and in 2025 it earned the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. Rainer Müller personally selects the pairing for each course, drawing on a cellar that has also been voted “best wine list in Austria” by Gault Millau. For guests who appreciate a great bottle as much as a great dish, this is a restaurant that delivers on both fronts.
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