Mühlenhof

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Mühlenhof in Lahr – Award-Winning Country Cooking in Baden, Germany

A Taste of Baden at Mühlenhof

In the heart of Baden, at the foot of the Black Forest, Mühlenhof has long been a destination for those seeking genuine country cooking. This family-run restaurant and hotel in Friesenheim, near Lahr, puts regional and seasonal ingredients at the center of everything it does. The kitchen places the highest value on "Marktfrische" – market-fresh produce – and the results speak for themselves. The restaurant is consistently mentioned in major gastronomic guides and holds a Michelin Recommended award, a testament to its unwavering commitment to home cooking with soul.

What to Expect on the Plate

The menu changes with the seasons. A look at the March 2026 menu reveals the kitchen's thoughtful approach: a Black Forest fresh cheese terrine with spring greetings, handmade potato gnocchi with the first wild garlic of the season, and a choice between a Baden fish plate with Riesling cream and ribbon noodles or a veal sirloin steak from the Kaiserstuhl region with morel sauce and potato dumplings. A dessert of pistachio ice cream with rhubarb crumble and white chocolate mousse rounds out a meal that feels both refined and deeply rooted in place. A daily changing lunch menu and a monthly surprise menu, typical of Baden, keep regulars coming back.

Atmosphere and Setting

The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and takeaway is available for those who want to enjoy Mühlenhof at home. The tone is warm and unpretentious – an ideal setting for a quiet dinner or a larger family celebration. The wine list focuses on selected wines from the Ortenau region, pairing naturally with the kitchen’s regional home cooking. Open daily except Tuesday, Mühlenhof is a steady, reliable presence in the local dining scene, where the flavors of Baden and the Black Forest are celebrated with consistency and care.