Alte Dorfmühle Auerbach in Bensheim

Delicious hand cheese, attentive service, we will be back

Great restaurant, large beer garden, the food was delicious, good value for money.

Great atmosphere. Unfortunately, it's completely overpriced. Two simple breaded schnitzels with a side dish for €21?! Pasta for €23 is also unacceptable in my opinion!

I ordered a cooked cheese with my beer and was happy with it. Some of my fellow diners wanted fries with their meal and some Cokes...both of which are generally unavailable. You have to know beforehand...but who reads the menu before ordering Cokes and fries?

Highly recommended Better to reserve

Always happy to do it again 😊!!

We ate from the small menu yesterday, including schnitzel, which unfortunately turned out to be a frozen schnitzel! And at a hefty price... For two people, two schnitzels (one with cooked cheese, one with mushrooms), and two drinks, it came to over €60. Now I understand why the beer garden only had one table occupied!

The food at the Dorfmühle is actually reliably good. That's exactly why I went there today. But today I was really disappointed. Cheese spaetzle without cheese, at least it tasted more like cream than cheese, and almost no strings came up with a fork. Cheese taste? Niente. The side salad had a delicious dressing, but consisted only of lettuce and tomatoes. No onions, no carrots, no variety. Too bad. If this is the new standard, then my motivation to eat there will dwindle. I really hope things get better.

We visited the old village mill for the first time on Saturday and will definitely be back. The food was fresh, home-cooked, and delicious. You could tell they really put a lot of craftsmanship into it, and home-cooked food tastes best. We had the vegetarian burgers, the vegan red lentil meatballs, the hearty vegetable platter, and a schnitzel. The portions were very generous, and the value for money was good. Please don't change anything, keep it up.

We visited on Sunday lunchtime shortly after opening at 12 p.m. The welcome was friendly, and even without a reservation, we easily got a table for two. The restaurant was busy but not overcrowded, creating a pleasant atmosphere. Our choices were a cooked cheese schnitzel and the lentil burger. The menu is visually appealing, but the design is a bit confusing. Drinks and food were served promptly. Unfortunately, the dishes weren't convincing in terms of taste. The homemade cooked cheese was noticeably weak and seemed unbalanced—especially compared to other regional versions. The schnitzel served with it contained bits of cartilage, was barely pounded, and not expertly prepared. The lentil burger was also disappointing: The vegetables were watery, the patty tasteless, and the entire burger was barely edible. Furthermore, the burger was served with almost no sauce, which made it seem dry. The only sauce used was also found on the potatoes – a disjointed mix of ketchup, mayonnaise, and a touch of mustard. This dual use seemed uninspired, almost like a copy-paste Instagram burger, lacking any real culinary creativity. The only positive aspect was the melted cheddar cheese that tried to hold the patty together. The kitchen promotes sustainability and the avoidance of flavor enhancers. This approach is generally commendable, but it shouldn't result in dishes that seem unbalanced and underseasoned. Especially in combination with the prices charged, this creates a disparity between expectations and culinary results. The service also left a mixed impression. While our server was polite during our direct interaction, she repeatedly made derogatory comments about colleagues, even in the presence of guests. Furthermore, a certain arrogance was conveyed, which seemed inappropriate given the quality of the food and left an overall unprofessional impression. The restaurant's atmospheric design, which is rustic and inviting, deserves special mention. However, one gets the impression that the restaurant's image and presentation carry more weight than its culinary substance. Our conclusion: The Alte Dorfmühle scores highly with its ambiance and sustainable concept, but falls short of expectations in terms of execution and taste. We don't think the value for money is right, which is why we will refrain from returning.

After calling, we were finally able to get a spot on the terrace despite it being busy on Friday evening. We had a delicious meal, and the service was English-speaking, helpful, and friendly. We'll definitely be back if we're ever in the area again!

Very nice and delicious. The schnitzels were freshly baked, you can taste it right away. The salad was very fresh, and the wine was delicious, too. Very close to the Fürstenlager, which is also beautiful and spacious. Highly recommended 😀

We only had a few drinks, but the ambiance and service were great. Never intrusive, but always with the eye of a host and there when we needed them. High praise!

Great restaurant with a shady beer garden. The food was delicious and the service attentive and friendly.

There's only a small lunch menu, but there's something for everyone.

We stopped here spontaneously. Beautiful location. We enjoyed our delicious cooked cheese schnitzel under the shady chestnut tree. Service was friendly and quick.

Nice rustic restaurant with good food

Everything was wonderful. Although I didn't have a reservation, I was warmly welcomed. My meal was delicious, served with a salad and a glass of super velvety wine. For the ambiance, I would recommend some soft music... That would make you feel 100% more comfortable!

The only thing we liked here is the ambiance. It's as nice as it always was. The seating inside and in the beer garden are very pleasant. Unfortunately, the prices are now outrageously high, almost absurd. A Caesar salad that doesn't deserve its name (sour yogurt dressing) costs €20.90. If you want turkey breast with it, it's €22.90. All the dishes on the menu are overpriced. Unfortunately, the employee who served us was taciturn and not very friendly. "What?" isn't a good question for me. I won't be eating here again.

Very good, homemade food. This means there are no soft drinks like spirits, cola, etc. However, there are lemonades that change regularly. A lovely beer garden with plenty of indoor seating when it rains. The restrooms are clean.

Very tasty food and friendly service

The potatoes were completely burnt—I don't mean badly burnt, no, burnt. Not a word of apology or anything like that. The salad wasn't particularly fresh, and the portions overall weren't filling, despite the very high price. Just over 10 years ago, it was our favorite restaurant; we went there often, even for larger celebrations, but unfortunately, it's become a restaurant we no longer enjoy going to. Not to mention the ignominious exclusion of healthy people a few years ago, simply because they weren't vaccinated.

Everything was great! Great value for money, excellent quality, and motivated service 👌🏻

The beer garden is inviting, the service is okay, and the food is good but expensive. Even though it's made with regional produce, I think the price of over €20 for a schnitzel without salad is too high.

I really liked the very pleasant atmosphere, very polite service, fast. I recommend everyone to go to this place. All 5 points.

Unfortunately, the price is overpriced. It doesn't reflect the product. €44 for a 250g rump steak is a bit extortionate, despite the quality. Sausage salad €17. This is a comparison.

A very nice restaurant with good German cuisine. It's nice to sit outside in the shade. The service is attentive and very friendly.

Highly recommended! Great food, friendly staff, and a fantastic atmosphere. We'll be back again and again.

Great food, cozy outdoor atmosphere, friendly, but unfortunately inattentive staff. Empty drink glasses were apparently left for more than 15 minutes without us being asked if we wanted a new one. The waitresses walked past our table quite often during this time. Otherwise, it was really very nice. The schnitzels are great! :) There are no soft drinks like Coca-Cola, as the restaurant wants to avoid artificial additives. Unfortunately, there are too few affordable alternatives. Instead, there are plenty of beers, wines, etc. :) The restaurant is definitely worth a visit, but different – whether that's good or bad, everyone has to decide for themselves.

We went there for lunch with the family on my birthday and really enjoyed it. Great atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service. We'd love to come back and highly recommend the restaurant.

I can't confirm the 5-star rating. A feta cheese for €19.70 or an arugula salad with cherry tomatoes and Parmesan without any other ingredients, also for €19.70, is completely out of proportion. We used to go there often, even after hiking or with our elderly mother. The price-performance ratio was excellent. The ambiance is fantastic, but we don't go there for dinner anymore. We don't have that much money to spend on such "normal" food that requires little effort and is also inexpensive to buy. It's a shame...

Great service and very tasty food.

We always enjoy going there. The food is always delicious, and the service is very friendly. However, the prices have risen considerably, which seems only partially logical to me. A small quiche with salad costs around €20, as does a cooked cheese schnitzel. We'll still be back, but prices could be a bit more normal in some places.

For the quality of the food, I absolutely cannot understand the prices quoted. Cheese spaetzle 20€, the spaetzle is not homemade and the processed cheese is tasteless/cheap. The farmer's bread gets stuck in your throat, neither crispy nor fluffy. It's been a long time since I've had such a mediocre meal for such a price (€85/2 people). The beautiful atmosphere doesn't take anything away from it either. There's the best food two streets away and it's a little cheaper. Dorfmühle definitely no longer!

A service employee was very unfriendly and had no patience to explain anything.

We reserved a table for last night in the beautiful garden. We received a very friendly welcome and were assigned a lovely table under a shady tree. We really enjoyed the meal, and we can't understand the woman who wrote a review complaining about the overpriced food. We found the prices reasonable for the delicious food and the wonderful ambiance...we'd be happy to come back. The woman who mistakenly wrote about the empty tables in a previous review is simply wrong, as all the free tables are reserved...not by a sign on the table, but by a small plate with the reservation written on it.

Highly recommended. The food was delicious and plentiful. The staff was very friendly.

Equally pleasant and interesting to sit outside and inside. Fast, good food with a local focus. We'll be happy to return.

The food is very good, the garden is attractive and the staff very friendly

My girlfriend and I visited the Alte Dorfmühle for the first time yesterday. We were surprised that, despite the pleasant temperatures, the beer garden was almost empty around 6:00 p.m. After receiving the menu, we could understand why... A very nicely designed menu with not too many dishes, but unfortunately very expensive! €21.90 for bratwurst with cooked cheese and fried potatoes is a hefty price, even if the meat comes from a local butcher. The same goes for two small pork schnitzels (see photos). The plate was heavy on potatoes, with no green garnish or side salad. The sausages tasted good, but for all the love of organic food, they were too expensive! I liken it to an organic farm that sells homemade organic rolls and organic bratwurst for €5.00 to go. Buying in bulk won't cost the restaurant €2.00 (if that) each. I can understand the decline of restaurants these days, because with these prices, retirees can't afford to eat that often if they value quality. Families with children have to be in the upper income bracket.

Everything was good. Cozy and delicious. We look forward to the next time.

Unfortunately, the prices are relatively high, and the portions are rather small and mediocre in taste. So, the value for money in Meinrn Aigen isn't right. The location is good.

Lots of choice in drinks, lots of space to sit in sun and shade. Friendly service.

Very tasty food and friendly, great service. When the weather's nice, you can sit outside in the shade. Parking is difficult. Unusual, but not a problem: they don't serve soft drinks.

A one-hour break from city life and you're a different person. This place is simply indescribably beautiful... A very tasty sauerbraten, unfortunately only 4 stars... The service was incredibly friendly and very pleasant.

We visited today - a very quiet Monday late afternoon, sat on a table in the nearly empty beergarten. I want to point out that we sat on a table that wasn’t reserved. Then we got asked immediately if we had reserved and that people may come that have reserved. When we asked if they have cakes we got a very rude reply saying „we have what’s written on the menu“. I have never experienced such an unwelcoming attitude towards customers. I can’t give a feedback on the food as we decided to eat elsewhere. We didn’t feel welcome and therefore left. Super unprofessional!!!!

Kind of disappointing. The setting is lovely. Most waiters are nice. But the Oberkellner (wearing purple shirt) was not polite and came across arrogant (not to the point of being insulting of course but the way he talked was not service oriented). We didn't feel welcome there and won't come again. Regarding the food, it is just OKish and has no soul in it. Some other reviewers complained that the restaurant is using now some prepared food instead of cooking themselves (Schnitzel, potato salad, etc). I felt the same to be honest. Maybe the supplied food they receive is of premium quality but it's definitely not the same as cooked on site and I can tell the difference. It's actually ridiculous if you think since it's a local German restaurant in a German village, not somewhere in Japan or Australia, kind of expected that they can prepare a Schnitzel themselves... Food therefore not worth the prices in my opinion. Btw. I have been here a few years ago, the food was definitely better and I didn't have the same feeling.

A super nice, cozy restaurant with a very special ambience, the service was friendly and quick, the food was super tasty, I can highly recommend the Kochkäs Schnitzel here, I will definitely come back.

The schnitzels look like they came from the freezer, the "roasted potatoes" are peeled mini potatoes tossed in oil and served with a very small pot of mushroom cream sauce in which there were only tiny pieces of mushrooms for 23 euros. Plus a carafe of tap water for 4.90. Loving is different!

The rump steak with vegetables was excellent, and the red lentil meatball was also excellent. The lamb chops with beans, pea pods and green asparagus were The taste is very good, but a hungry person cannot be full with 3 small lamb chops and some vegetables. We found 31.20 euros a bit too expensive for this. One more cutlet and the delicious potatoes from the rump steak would have clearly improved the dish.

Ate there today, 3 lamb chops with far too firm vegetables, completely unseasoned vegetables. Neither 1 potato or a side dish for over 33 euros. Mini menu, and 1 fish dish and that was also out. Shouldn't happen with such a small menu. Were very disappointed.

War mal sehr gut und empfehlenswert die Dorfmühle. Uns schien es nun, als wären die Schnitzel aufgrund der Form, Panade etc. vorpanierte billige Fertigware aus dem Prospekt des hiesigen Frische-Lieferanten gewesen. Kartoffelsalat war aus dem Eimer, das merkt man sehr wohl, kann uns niemand erzählen, dass der selbstgemacht war. Die restlichen Gerichte waren auch nicht mehr das, was sie einmal waren. Wir bezahlen gerne gestiegene Preise, nicht aber für so offensichtlich nur aufgehübschte und einfache Convenience-Essen. Machen ja einige inzwischen und nennen das regionale Ausflugs-Küche. Reicht wohl durchaus für die Ausflügler. Kann man essen, brauchen wir aber gar nicht liebe neue Geschäftsführung.

It was delicious. And super friendly service

Great guesthouse in Bensheim Auerbach, very attentive and nice staff. Super tasty food, with great products from the region, always a great experience being a guest here.

Very good (vegetarian) food, nice service. Unfortunately a bit loud.

Beautiful, traditional location. Quaint and absolutely fitting. Very large selection, including vegetarian dishes. Great! Another little insider tip... highly recommended... but... reservations are an absolute must, otherwise there's little chance of getting a free spot.

Although everything was fully booked, the plan was rescheduled and a place was made available to us. The food was super tasty. Both the meat and the vegan dish. The old village mill is so cozy, the rustic atmosphere is fantastic and in summer we look forward to the beer garden with a view of fantastic half-timbered houses under beautiful trees. The staff was very friendly. See you soon...we're looking forward to it...

Very nice place, the food is a bit more expensive but great quality. Nice atmosphere 😊

Nice atmosphere, quality of the food ok, but over the top in terms of price - that's why only 3 stars.

A wonderful German restaurant with good food and generous portions. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, and the surrounding area is beautiful and aesthetic.

Went here by chance and, despite the party, got a nice place with our 3 dogs in the evening. Very friendly service. Great ambience and really exceptionally excellent food. Great attention to detail and the staff love what they do. Really great. We'll definitely be back!

The best restaurant in the area. Everything is perfect here: service, ambience and food. Everything is excellent and there is nothing I could complain about

The food is good and the service is friendly. You can sit nicely inside and outside and spend a nice hour or two. Price/performance doesn't fit

Very good food, I recommend especially vegetarian ones, schnitzels are also very tasty! We'd love to come back

Beautiful beer garden, lots of flair and ambience, delicious food

If you are looking for a cozy and original restaurant that offers delicious food and delicious cider, the Alte Mühle in Bensheim-Auerbach is the right place for you. Very nice staff, great ambience and a lot of comfort are offered here. We tried the schnitzels and found them to be very good. The fried potatoes served with it are delicious and go well. The portions are very large, so come hungry.

It was OK. Cheese spaetzle was good but very overpriced, the quiche was tiny for the price and the burger was really tough. The fried potatoes and salads were tasty, the service was relatively friendly and overall the rooms look nice. Price/performance ratio is simply not right.

Despite a spontaneous visit without a reservation, everything was done to organize a table for three people. We all had the Jägerschnitzel. Very tasty, inexpensive and large enough portions. Plus friendly service. We had a great evening. Absolutely recommended. Also the freshly tapped Grohe beer.

Actually very individual and creative. Who needs Amazon anymore?

I was here with my family for the second time this evening and I was thrilled again. I have never eaten cheese spaetzle so good. But the side salad was amazing! (Unfortunately it's hard to see in the picture). It wasn't small, as the nice waitress said, but much larger and with a yoghurt-horseradish dressing it was extremely tasty and of course fresh and crunchy. You quickly notice that the work here is done with a lot of love. The almost 21 € is therefore quite reasonable. It was also very comfortable. You'll be happy to come back there.

It was ok. Eating well but only a little bit of green lettuce leaves for the quiche. The price is really very high in comparison. For a normal salad over 19 euros, I also find the wine prices to be around 9 euros for a glass of red wine. I don't know anything from the area. Service, well, everything took quite a long time.

We were in the village mill for the second time today and what can I say... it was simply sensational again! Everything was perfect again and we would love to come back to Auerbach for dinner next time. I would especially like to mention the homemade lemonade. Always a highlight for me! The service is also worth mentioning because this level of friendliness and warmth is unfortunately no longer common these days.

That was my first and last visit to the Old Village Mill. The food was okay, the service was exceptionally unfriendly and arrogant, as if we were totally stupid because we didn't know that the Alte Dorfmühle had been serving soft drinks for 8 years. We were not offered dessert or another drink, and when I paid the waiter gave me back 10 euros too little. No apologies, no goodbyes. I've never experienced anything like this before. I even pulled myself together and wrote an email, but there was never an answer... what a shame.

Food good, service friendly and fast, ambience quaint... The four of us enjoyed it and will definitely be back!

@Owner.. When asked what I didn't like... we were there on a weekend and were shown to a table by a waitress... once we got there we had to wait more than 20 minutes for the menu. I only received the side salad with my meal after asking twice and only after we had all finished eating. The support during the visit was zero. I decided not to write a text because the food was really tasty and I didn't want to upset anyone with my comments...

Als jetzt ehrlich, ich weiß nicht was die Menschen bewegt diese Lokation so zu hypen.... Wir hatten vom Betrieb unsere Weihnachtsfeier dort gemütlich ist es auf jeden Fall, aber die Getränkeauswahl bescheiden . Kollegen wollten Cola...Antwort haben wir nicht..Aperol..nur Artverwandt,schmecke garnicht. ESSEN wird nobel zubereitet, aber ehrlich für Humus mit bißchen Gemüse drauf fast 20 Euro... Im Aldi gibt es Schale Humus für 2,90 und kann ich Blumenkohl,Rosenkohl,Brokkoli drauflegen fertig. Der Kunde selber steuert dass Preis Leistungsverhältnis..... Auf Nachfrage der Nachtische kam eine Erklärung ,die uns echt den Kopf schütteln ließ...wir haben keine Nachtische mehr! Kaufen nicht soviel ein und wenn leer dann leer .supi! Und dass soll dann ein super Nobelrestaurant sein mit sehr hohem Preisleistungsverhältnis...Nein Danke Wir werden nicht mehr hingehen

If I reserve a table for 2 people, I don't want to sit at a "table" on a stool with other people. Prices are clearly too high for what is on offer and there is also not a large selection of main dishes. No Cola, Fanta or fries. As a guest, I would like to decide for myself and not be patronized. Definitely not coming anymore.

Everything perfect. Very cozy, great food, first class service.

Very cozy atmosphere, although a bit expensive, but really tasty food. Price/performance fits 👍

Great location, nice beer garden. I found the prices rather too high for what was offered. Schnitzel with roasted potatoes breaks the 20 limit. A wheat beer is over 5,- We're not in Frankfurt or Munich...

Thoroughly good food, friendly service and a great atmosphere. Exactly the way it should be. I can absolutely recommend it. Definitely worth its price.

Super nice atmosphere, as a vegetarian I had a lot of choice and it was very tasty!

amazing duck confit. Love the building. Best outdoor seating.

Food overpriced, very loud in the restaurant, location okay

Neuer Investor. Unglaublich überhöhte und völlig ungerechtfertigte Preise. Früher unsere Stammkneipe, heute gehen wir nicht mehr hin.

Really a great restaurant. All the dishes were very good, but the service was even more convincing. The waitresses were attentive, quick, flexible and very friendly, even though the restaurant was full. This made you feel comfortable and welcome. The prices are reasonable and the selection really offers something for everyone. Definitely a recommendation!

The food is great and delicious

Unfortunately the price/performance ratio is no longer right, it used to be popular

The food was excellent. Unfortunately, the service staff was unable to explain some of the menu contents and the food only came when everyone else had already finished.

Das Ambiente ist sehr schön, drinnen wie draußen. Getränke und Service sind top. Essen ist ok, aber die Preise sind recht absurd. Entweder man muss für diese Preise hervorragendes Essen bieten oder - wie früher - einigermaßen normale Preise verlangen. So macht das wenig Sinn, da gibt es bessere Restaurants.

UPDATE 10/2024: Apparently a change of owners/tenants. Sorry, but given the quality (don't get me wrong: the food is tasty and good, but not as particularly good as I would expect at this price) these prices? That doesn't work anymore. Now if I'm mean and compare the prices with the much better competitor a few meters away, then I can no longer understand the pricing with the best will in the world. I hope the operator reads this review and reflects on my comments, because the potential is there! The positive first: Great beer garden and good beer! Unfortunately the food can't keep up. Everything seems a bit like convenience and not very homemade. If that were reflected in the price, then that would be fine, but that's exactly what it doesn't do. Conclusion: I always enjoy a cold beer, but I'd rather go somewhere else to eat.

Never again!!!! Price/performance ratio is not right here!!!! Even 1 star is too much!!!! The food, very long wait, was terrible. The schnitzel was less than 1 cm thick and had more breading than meat. And they charge €20.90 for that. There wasn't even an apology when the complaint was made. It certainly tastes better at a snack truck. There was no cola or refrigerated water, but there were more than 20 types of beer. And you couldn't order ice cream for dessert either. I think this restaurant is overpriced for what it offers.!!!!!!! The service was very unfriendly, only a bit friendlier when collecting the bill, perhaps in the hope of a tip. The toilets also leave a lot to be desired. The changing table announced consisted of a shabby one. A wooden slat was folded out over the toilet and a matted carpet was used as a base. Disgusting!!!🤮🤮🤮 That was our first and last visit!!!!!!!

This restaurant places a lot of emphasis on regionality and sustainability, which you can tell just by looking at the menu. My steak was medium rare, exactly as ordered - great! The atmosphere in the beer garden is inviting and invites you to linger. We will come again.

Ambiance in the garden is really nice, that's why we were here. But the rest is absolutely miserable! We waited 1 hour for the food. Portions are small and quality is questionable, price/performance ratio is right. The service was extremely bad-tempered, my friend only received half of the order and only after asking for it and waiting again for a long time did the other half come. Conclusion: NEVER AGAIN!

Highly recommended! 👍Very cozy/nice beer garden 👍Update September 18th, 2024: now sat in the restaurant, also very comfortable and nice, everything was perfect again. 👍Very friendly staff and very on the ball, even though it was busy 👍Delicious food 👍Delicious drinks, cider from Krämer or light wine from Grohe 👍No exorbitant prices

We just had a drink. Dishes looked tasty but upscale prices. A very nice beer garden with friendly service

Very nice garden restaurant, very tasty food, attentive conditions. I can only recommend it.

I really liked it here. Price-performance was also good and really tasty 😋

Dear staff, whether in the kitchen or in the service, I would like to say very, very high praise to you. This afternoon we, five people, had dinner at the Old Village Mill. Everyone enjoyed the food very much. Whether it was the rump steak, which was cooked to perfection, the beef fillet, which was so tender, and the salad, which was fresh and crunchy, even our vegan got her money's worth. Thank God we had a reservation and it certainly won't be the last time we'll be here. Many thanks to the entire staff who stand behind the concept of sustainability 👍

Quaint location, friendly and attentive service. We were able to place our order quickly and drinks and food were served quickly.