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In the quiet town of Sulzburg, just south of Müllheim in the Markgräflerland region of the Black Forest, La Maison Eric offers a focused, midday-only dining experience. Chef Eric Grandgirard and Dagmar Hauck welcome guests from Friday to Sunday for lunch, with the kitchen expecting arrivals by 12:45 to ensure a relaxed pace for everyone. The restaurant’s intimate size—only a handful of tables—makes reservations advisable, though a spontaneous visit can sometimes yield a spot.
The cuisine is Classic Cuisine, rooted in seasonal, market-driven ingredients. A sample menu might begin with a field salad with chioggia beetroot, lentils, and venison ham, followed by saffron fettuccine with spinach and pan-fried gambas. A main course of Barbarie duck breast on root vegetable purée with root vegetables and shallot jus leads to a dessert of chocolate tartlet with pineapple-mango salad and passion fruit sorbet. Guests choose between a three-course (78 euros) or four-course (92 euros) menu.
La Maison Eric has earned a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026, a recognition that speaks to the quiet consistency and care in the kitchen. The restaurant’s approach is straightforward: no credit cards accepted, only cash or EC card, and a clear focus on the midday meal. The café that once operated here has closed, leaving the lunch service as the sole offering.
The setting is unhurried and personal, with the hosts themselves—Dagmar Hauck and Eric Grandgirard—signing off the menu page. The restaurant is closed Monday through Thursday, open Friday to Sunday from 12 to 3 PM. For reservations, a phone call is preferred, allowing the team to respond directly to guest requests.
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