Landgasthof Bären, Bärenstraße 2, 75217 Birkenfeld

We came across this restaurant via the Schlemmerblock restaurant and based on the good reviews. When we arrived, we were the only customers; the restaurant seemed very run-down and dirty. Furthermore, we could only enter through the backyard because the front door was locked. When we tried to tell the owner that we'd rather have a drink instead of something to eat, he became rude and slightly unpleasant. He also didn't seem sober overall. Since escape routes were limited, we stayed and ordered something. Conclusion: The salad was inedible; I had to return almost all of mine. The main courses were "okay" but didn't offer good value for money. I received the wrong side dish, which was corrected, but still a poor service for only two guests. The drinks were normal, but the glasses and cutlery weren't properly cleaned.

Village pub and beer garden with an extensive Greek and German menu. Very friendly service. Traditional furnishings from earlier times. The side salad for the village plate came quickly and was great. Fries are great too. Tzatziki more liquid than usual with lots of garlic. Skewer and steak a little dry and seasoned sparingly. Gyros was good, but not enough for the plate. Finally, an ouzo or espresso on the house.

The two of us had dinner here. What can you say? Prices are good. You get a starter salad. This one needs improvement, but it's still good that it's included in the dishes. My onion roast was world class. The lamb chops were also great. So nothing to complain about the main courses. The big negative point is the waiting time. 1 hour 30 until the main course arrived and 40 minutes until the salad arrived. Therefore 4 instead of 5 stars. We would still like to come back. Because the most important thing to us is the quality of the food.