€€€€Modern Cuisine, Regional Cuisine
Located at TAUERN SPA wellness hotel, this chic little contemporary-style restaurant is separate from the hotel but accessible from inside it. Seating is limited to 14 diners, who are served a six-course ingredient-led set menu. With his menu titled "Reise durch Salzburg" ("Journey through Salzburg"), ambitious chef Christof Schernthaner showcases regional and seasonal cuisine, highlighting exceptional ingredients such as home-grown woodruff, Lungau Eachtling potatoes and Alpine prawns. Wine pairings are available on request. The service is cordial – the chef serves and explains his dishes per
€€€Regional Cuisine, Classic Cuisine
First mentioned in records in 1137, the Erlhof can look back on a remarkably long history. Since 2002, the Brüggler family has been running this hotel and restaurant set in a beautiful location with a view of Lake Zell and the mountains – the terrace beckons in summer. In the kitchen, father-and-daughter team Josef and Sonja deliver classic cuisine and traditional regional fare with international influences, while mother-and-daughter front-of-house team Renate and Kathrin take good care of their guests. The warm, rustic-style interior complete with vaulted ceilings is inviting; one dining area
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.2/5 · 80 reviews
Erlhof, located in Zell am See, specializes in regional and classic cuisine. Reviews highlight high food quality, featuring fresh local ingredients and precise preparation of dishes like lobster bisque, saibling fillet, and venison. The ambiance is generally praised, particularly the beautiful summer terrace. However, service experiences are polarized; while many appreciate the friendly staff, others report cold attitudes, slow responses, and long intervals between courses. Some guests also note that portion sizes are small relative to expectations. Despite occasional service inconsistencies, the culinary execution remains a strong point for those seeking traditional Austrian flavors in a scenic setting.
Suitable for diners prioritizing high-quality traditional cuisine and tolerant of service variability.