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Ed Hahn
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L’Ami Schutz

  • February 11, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Ed Hahn from Hong Kong, China
L’Ami Schutz

Our first night in Strasbourg, we decided to eat at one of Strasbourg’s most picturesque bierstubs, L’Ami Schutz, a Franco-Germanic name for sure. Located between the two forks of the Ill River, next to the Ponts Couverts (covered bridges), it has both an indoor dining room and an outdoor seating area. Because of the threat of rain, we opted for the wooden beamed interior.

It was crowded inside, but we must have looked like big tippers, as we got a prime table immediately. Even though this is a relatively famous restaurant, the host was very accommodating and the service was efficient and friendly. We had many questions about the menu, and our waitress hung in there and answered them all. In spite of the crowded conditions, our food arrived in a timely manner.

The menu is huge, with set meals that include wine or beer and an extensive a la carte menu, with beverage recommendations, featuring all kinds of regional specialties, particularly Choucroute au Riesling (sauerkraut marinated in Riesling rather than vinegar) and many different pork dishes. I suggested the Sausage and Choucroute, or "Choucroute Garnie," plate to Tom, as he had never tasted Choucroute. The portion was huge. He couldn’t finish it and my pork shank was so large, I couldn’t help him out. We had a local beer, Schutzenberger's Pils, before dinner and an excellent Riesling with our meal. The wine was very reasonable at about €20 a bottle, as I recall. When we finished, we were upset because we had no room for one of the many desserts on offer.

This place is open every day for lunch and dinner and the prices are fair. With two beers, a bottle of excellent wine, and our a la carte food orders, our check was about €90, including the service charge. Next time I’m in Strasbourg, I intend to head right back here for another meal.

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