Restaurant Au Koïfhus
A popular Alsatian restaurant in Colmar, offering a charming, cozy atmosphere and hearty traditional dishes.
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Restaurant Au Koïfhus
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A popular Alsatian restaurant in Colmar, offering a charming, cozy atmosphere and hearty traditional dishes.
"Experience authentic Alsatian cuisine in a cozy setting resembling an Alps cabin."
Arrive Early
Try to get there early for dinner to secure a table without a long wait.
Explore Local Wines
Consider ordering local wines; they have a good selection available by the glass.
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Cuisine
Alsace, French
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+33 3 89 23 04 90
Address
2 Pl. de l'Ancienne Douane, 68000 Colmar, France
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Authentic Alsatian Ambiance
Experience Alsatian charm in a cozy, Alps cabin-like setting, perfect for a festive meal.
Hearty Alsatian Specialties
Indulge in generous portions of traditional dishes like Choucroute garnie and Flammekueche.
Charming Desserts
End your meal with delightful sweet treats like Tarte Tatin or classic profiteroles.
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Arrive Early
Try to get there early for dinner to secure a table without a long wait.
Explore Local Wines
Consider ordering local wines; they have a good selection available by the glass.
Plant Seating Caution
Avoid sitting near plants, as they can attract insects. Some find the toilets a bit smelly.
Sharing Plates
Be mindful of sharing dishes, as there might be an extra charge.
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Arrive Early
Try to get there early for dinner to secure a table without a long wait.
Explore Local Wines
Consider ordering local wines; they have a good selection available by the glass.
Plant Seating Caution
Avoid sitting near plants, as they can attract insects. Some find the toilets a bit smelly.
Sharing Plates
Be mindful of sharing dishes, as there might be an extra charge.
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Reviews Summary
Restaurant Au Koïfhus offers a cozy Alsatian dining experience with generous portions of traditional dishes. While many appreciate the festive atmosphere and classic fare like Choucroute garnie, some reviews note that the food can be bland or inconsistent, and service can be slow during busy periods. Non-French speakers might feel less welcomed by some staff members.
"The food was really tasty and the atmosphere was great. I highly recommend this restaurant."
yaren kuruüzm
"The location of this restaurant is fantastic, just in the heart of Colmar. It is very cozy inside, decorated like the traditional Alps cabin. It has not such a long wait as other restaurants nearby but it was also full.
The tartes flambees are ok, but they came with less ingredients than expected. The prices are average in the area."
Víctor Prieto
"The restaurant has w perfect location, really pleasant deco and atmosphere. The food was ok, bit nothing special. It was our first dinner in Colmar, after trying a couple more places I can say, there are better addresses to have traditional food. Mine, as well as my son’s was just blend, gratin had a lot of fat and not a lot of taste. The burger also blend, no salt.
Good sweet though."
Agnieszka Lipińska
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Frequently Asked Questions
Restaurant Au Koïfhus serves authentic Alsatian and French cuisine, with a focus on traditional regional dishes.
Yes, the restaurant is family-friendly, and they offer a junior menu for children under 12.
It is advisable to arrive early for dinner, especially on weekends, as the restaurant can get busy.
There are limited vegetarian options on the menu. One reviewer found the vegetarian dish to be overpriced for what was offered.
Yes, the restaurant is pet-friendly, contributing to its festive atmosphere.
Yes, a doggy bag service is available for an additional charge.
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Not to be confused with the shabby little Koïfhus winstub on Rue des Marchands, this popular landmark (the name means "customhouse") serves huge portions of regional standards, plus changing specialties like coq au vin with spaetzle or choucroute "Colmarienne" with six different meats. Appreciative tourists and canny locals contribute to the lively atmosphere. If you can cut a swath through this enthusiastic horde, you can sit in the big, open dining room, glowing with wood and warm fabric, or at a shaded table on the broad, lovely square.
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We struck gold when we walked up to Restaurant Au Koïfhus, near the Old Customs House (Ancienne Douane) and were the first customers to sit down. We spoiled ourselves rotten as we were celebrating our third anniversary. We we tried Escargot (edible land snails, a delicacy in France), two of the meals I previously mentioned you should try when here as well as profiteroles (cream puffs) covered in chocolate.
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An authentic flammekueche experience in Restaurant “Au Koïfhus”!. For my friends some dishes, like the “cocotte”, were heavy. The wine and service charmed me.
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