Blauer Aff in Bensheim

A pleasant restaurant with friendly young people who provide quick, courteous, and attentive service. The menu is concise, and the prices are within the current range.

As with previous visits, highly recommended in every respect. 👍😋

When you enter the place, you immediately think, "When did time stand still?" But that's precisely what gives it its unique character. Many different rooms and top-notch staff. Whether it's the servers, the service in general, or the kitchen. Even when it's packed, which it almost always is, everything runs like clockwork. Everything here is excellent. We've been there several times, and every single time, everything has been absolutely perfect. The only slightly tricky thing is the parking situation.

We've known this restaurant and its atmosphere for many years and have always enjoyed coming here. On our last visit, we had reserved a table for 10 people by phone. Upon arrival, we were told that the table would be available until 7:30 pm, which hadn't been clear to us beforehand, and we didn't think much of it. Around 7:00 pm, the staff became slightly flustered, and it quickly became clear to us that this probably meant we should hurry. After someone checked on the last person who had been waiting for their forgotten dessert, it was clear that the table was, of course, occupied again from 7:30 pm onwards, and there was apparently no alternative to seat the group at another table that evening. This put a damper on the atmosphere, and the group after us was already there before we had even put on our jackets. This all happened without a word, but the intention was clear, and we were annoyed. ... Perhaps when dining at a table of 10 people, one shouldn't limit the meal to just 2.5 hours and make the guest aware of how much time is running out. The food was good as always, but man cannot live by meat alone.

We celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary and everything went perfectly, from the arrival to the departure. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive at all times. We had also requested a bottle of sparkling wine, which was chilled and ready for us. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant.

As always, the food was delicious and the service was great. We had a wonderful evening.

A wonderful evening that will be fondly remembered... The pork chop with creamed kohlrabi and roasted potatoes from the seasonal menu was a culinary delight. The breaded pork cutlet with cooked cheese from the regular menu was divine! And the creamy cucumber salad... simply delicious and a perfect complement. But it wasn't just the food that made this evening such a pleasant experience... The hospitality, the attentiveness, and the effort put into every bite and every conversation made our evening truly memorable. A huge thank you to the entire team! The empty plates speak louder than words... But I'll say it anyway: ABSOLUTELY RECOMMENDED!

The service was pleasant and friendly. The food was served incredibly quickly. Unfortunately, the cucumber salads were tasteless, and the schnitzels were mediocre. We've had better meals at the Blauer Aff before. However, both vegetarian dishes (baked Camembert and baked feta) were delicious.

We were a group of six. The service was excellent, even though it took a little longer for the food to arrive. This was because the restaurant was extremely busy. The food was very, very good; we would definitely go back.

Excellent service from reception to payment; everything was served promptly, looked delicious, and tasted just as good. The portions were perfect – enough to satisfy even the children – and the price was great too. We'll definitely be back.

We from Cologne always love coming here. The cheese schnitzels are absolutely delicious, and you shouldn't miss the green sauce season!

It's always such a wonderful experience; everything just fits perfectly.

A thoroughly enjoyable evening. The menu is small, but offers something for everyone. The service was exceptionally courteous and attentive, even though the restaurant was packed and the staff were extremely busy. This was never noticeable. All the employees were incredibly friendly. While the prices are on the higher side, one might expect this, but I was pleasantly surprised. The only minor criticism was that, so close to Christmas, the daily menu had a very autumnal feel with lots of pumpkin and, in our opinion, not enough winter/Christmas dishes.

We had a lovely evening at the Blue Aa with delicious food and a wonderful Christmas atmosphere!

A wonderfully cozy and charmingly rustic atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone era! Very attentive staff, incredibly delicious and down-to-earth food at a reasonable price!

It's always a pleasure for us to linger at the Blue Monkey for a delicious meal. Everything is just perfect here!

Cozy inn with an upscale ambience

Disappointing. We made a reservation for a large group (50) well in advance, but when we arrived at the restaurant on the reserved date, the table was not reserved.

I actually really like the Blue Monkey. The atmosphere is great, the food is solid, typically German, and everything is very inviting. However, what I find completely unacceptable is when a restaurant doesn't know what it's serving. When I asked what kind of cheese was used in the Handkäse (a type of German cheese), I only got a "no idea," and a second server didn't know either. The Handkäse tasted rather strange and not like classic Handkäse at all; it tasted more like a different cheese had been used. For a restaurant serving traditional dishes, this is disappointing. There's definitely room for improvement when it comes to knowledge about their own products.

It was our first time there. We'll definitely be back.

You can sit comfortably in the “fireplace room”. Very tasty cooked cheese schnitzel, but the salad with chicken breast is also recommended. Good selection of Bergstraesser wines. A reservation is essential. Parking situation difficult.

Delicious food, great service and great atmosphere.

It's been great for decades, everything always fits perfectly here.

We went to the Blue Monkey this evening. The service, the atmosphere, and the quality of the food were all very good. We had a lovely evening. The restaurant is very busy, but it's still cozy and has a special charm... We'll be back!

A lovely restaurant, the staff very attentive 👍. I had a Kochkäse schnitzel, perfect. Definitely worth a visit.

Everything's great as always! 👌👌👌👌👌👌

Easy reservation process. Very attentive and competent service. Food arrived quickly with only a slight delay (group of 11 people). Excellent food quality. Quaint atmosphere and pleasant noise level. Would gladly return.

It was my first time here and it's so cozy. The staff were super friendly and attentive. The food was amazing. I'll definitely be back.

A charming, quaint restaurant with character. The food is truly delicious and the service is friendly and professional. As for the ambiance, I can only say: check it out.

Very tasty food, friendly staff and nice ambience

Beautifully and charmingly decorated rooms. They offer regional dishes, which are very tasty and generous, complemented by seasonal specials. Prices are in the upper-middle range. The staff were exceptionally friendly. For smokers, there is a lovely smoking area in the winterized courtyard of the historic building. The only drawback is the somewhat difficult parking situation, so if you plan to meet in a group, it's advisable to carpool. However, this will certainly not deter us from spending another enjoyable time there.

Great atmosphere, very good and authentic German cuisine! Superb service!

The food is always delicious, and the atmosphere is charming. We're regulars at Aff and really enjoy the food, the service, and the ambiance. We've never been disappointed and highly recommend it. Parking can be a bit tricky in the evenings due to the location, and you might have to park a little further away.

As always, very lovely and the food was delicious 😋 I'd love to come again 👍

We've been visiting the Blue Monkey for many years and have never been disappointed. The quality is consistently excellent, offering hearty, traditional German cuisine of a high standard. We especially recommend the classic Kochkäse schnitzel – simply superb! The seasonal menu is also always worth checking out. Wine lovers will find a wide selection, including some real gems. The atmosphere is rustic, cozy, and exactly to our taste. Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A rustic ambiance, befitting the age of the house. Absolutely superb food. It's just a shame that dining is done in several shifts. We only had two hours for aperitif, starter, main course, dessert, espresso, and spirits. That's quite tight, and we would have preferred a longer time slot. Otherwise, top-notch.

Delicious, beautiful and simply something special ❤️

A long-established winery and a true cultural monument with excellent food in a great atmosphere - the Blaue Aff is indispensable!

Unfortunately, it didn't meet our expectations. We had a reservation for a larger group, but two seats were missing. The service was rather reserved; they weren't there very often. The food was average, nothing special. We ordered dessert, but it was forgotten. The ambiance was very nice, but the space was very cramped. The kitchen staff had to cross the street to get supplies. The floor on the way to the restroom was very slippery.

Excellent. Everything was perfect.

We've been enjoying Aff for 35 years! We're getting older, the waiters are getting younger, the ambiance is wonderful, and the food is delicious! We'd happily recommend Aff to anyone looking for a pleasant evening!

A wonderfully cozy place with very friendly staff. The food is great. The prices are a bit steep.

I had fish and salad. The salad had far too much balsamic vinegar, so you could hardly taste the salad. There was no fish knife. The service was good – it was busy, so the wait was a bit long. One dish arrived incorrectly, but it was corrected. The coffee came with cream and Hanuta (a type of Austrian chocolate bar), but no sugar. Only after asking did they ask how much coffee we had, and then they brought the appropriate amount of sugar. Overall, it wasn't bad – charming and quaint. Downstairs there's room for groups of up to six people, but it's too narrow for wheelchair users. The women's restroom is upstairs. It's popular, so reservations are recommended.

Very cozy restaurant, great wine selection. The food was excellent and the service was prompt. We'll be back!

Owner constantly drunk disturbs the guests

Simply super. 👍 Service was very good,

I'd been to the "Blauer Aff" as a child in the early 70s and always wanted to go back. Today, my wish came true, and I was thrilled. Excellent food at fair prices, very attentive, friendly service, and an incomparable, rustic ambiance. I'd gladly go back!

Local restaurant with good food and drinks and good service.

We go here regularly. Great service, and the food is always delicious and worth the price. The ambiance is very cozy and timeless. Highly recommended.

A must-try. A top destination for Hessian dishes for years.

Always nice and so delicious 1/2 chicken. Bravo. Spontaneously got lucky today at 5 p.m. and had a very good meal.

Our visitors from America found the stay and food very good. The service was also very attentive. You have to search for parking.

We always do. Great, nice, delicious, cozy.

Rustic good. Great atmosphere, delicious food, fast and friendly service. Got a table for several people without a reservation. Parking is free nearby, a 300-meter walk away.

Simply great here 😎👍🫶 Everything is super. The food is delicious, the service and quality are top-notch, and the team is competent. 🫶

I've been coming here for many years, and the quality of the food is consistently excellent! This time we had a rum steak and a rib-eye steak with truffle fries 😍 - amazing! We always enjoy coming back...

Unique ambiance, great selection of dishes, excellent taste, and really friendly staff! Highly recommended!

We had a lovely evening with good food and very friendly service. The ambiance at the Blauer Aff speaks for itself – go!

We always go to the Blue Monkey. We find the quality and standard of service to be excellent.

Nice restaurant, solid food, good wine list. But you have to specify that you don't want to sit in the "courtyard." Otherwise, you'll be bombarded with smoke while you eat with the roof closed. Disgusting.

A very quaint house converted into a restaurant. Great. Unfortunately, some company was having dinner there, and it was very loud. It's not the restaurant's fault, but it was still annoying.

The atmosphere was simply fantastic – a perfect blend of cozy and stylish, immediately conveying a feeling of well-being. Tarte flambée with figs – a truly interesting and delicious combination

Very nice restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation in advance.

I was at the restaurant today after a long break. I was looking forward to the wild herb salad. It's strange what people in the restaurant industry mean by wild herbs. Maybe I should take a course with the chef or suggest a different name, because if I order a wild herb salad, I'd at least have some in my salad. The price is quite high accordingly. I'll let the sorrel pass, but everything else? Are they wild herbs??? 🙈 Too bad.

Consistent quality and a great atmosphere for decades!

The Blauer Aff in Bensheim-Auerbach is an institution with a remarkable history and even more remarkable quality. The name "Blauer Aff" originated in the 1930s from vacationers from the Cologne area – in the Rhineland, "Aff" means drunk. Since the half-timbered house was painted blue and all the guests were "blue," the current name was born. A truly charming origin story for a restaurant that is now considered one of the gems of the Bergstrasse. The half-timbered house offers a relaxed, authentic atmosphere both inside and outside. The exquisite wine list and the home-style cuisine with regional delicacies harmonize perfectly. The seasonal offerings are particularly noteworthy. The service is attentive and competent, and the value for money is fair. Everything is just right here: from the traditional preparation to the wine selection and the cozy atmosphere. A restaurant that proves that tradition and quality can still go hand in hand today. Highly recommended for connoisseurs with a sense of authentic hospitality.

All around cool. What a good economy looks like

Great restaurant and delicious food! Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The food was good. Unfortunately, we had a really small, dry half chicken that my son didn't want to eat. Service was always friendly, despite being very busy. The ambiance is hard to describe; you probably have to experience it for yourself.

One of the best restaurants in the area, both in terms of service and food. They have a rotating seasonal menu as well as a regular menu. From hearty home-style cooking to sophisticated and well-thought-out dishes, they offer everything. The prices are reasonable, and the selection is extensive. The ambiance is unique and very welcoming; you immediately feel at home. Everyone will find something to suit their taste. Highly recommended.

So quaintly Hessian, competent staff and really delicious food.

As always, very good. Thank you for the lovely evening with you.

They offer high-quality and delicious food at affordable prices. The service is also fast and friendly. The courtyard makes you feel like you're still inside a building, as the large tree there provides extensive, cooling shade. The cozy atmosphere created by the wall decor and furnishings also makes this a truly excellent and highly recommended restaurant.

We haven't been to the Blue Aff in a while, but everything is still excellent. The food is very good and fresh, both in terms of quality and quantity. The meat is juicy and tender, and the chanterelles are wonderfully roasted. The summer appetizer platter is very tasty and varied. The service is friendly, fast, and attentive. The ambiance in the blue half-timbered house is unique, and there's also a beer garden. Be sure to make a reservation in advance. Highly recommended!

I've finally found the time to review our family-run restaurant. I've been there countless times and I look forward to eating there every time. The food is outstanding, incredibly tasty, and the portions are much larger than some other restaurants. The quality is always very good, and if something isn't as it should be, it's quickly and easily rectified without any awkward arguments. My favorite dish is the Caesar salad with strips of beef. It's actually more of a steak with salad. The staff is very young, but always very friendly, courteous, and attentive. This suggests they've been well-trained. A bit more eye contact would have been good, but that's criticism at a high level. The atmosphere in this old building is rustic to cozy. We usually sit in the courtyard, which is given a special charm by the old tree. Overall, a clear recommendation!

Of course! Very idyllic, great food, and lovely waitresses!

Nice restaurant with attentive service, the location of the beer garden is a bit unfortunate, there's not much ventilation.

It's winding, rustic, and very busy. Reservations are recommended. Large portions. The food was delicious. There's a small parking lot a little further up the street.

Definitely recommended. A very rustic but lovely atmosphere. The food was delicious, the handkäs (cheese) was superb, and the linguini with summer truffles was also very tasty. Con: The food came much too quickly; it arrived 5 minutes after ordering. Guests should be given some time to "acclimate" here.

A quaint restaurant with very friendly staff, attentive service, and delicious, high-quality food. Excellent value for money! Definitely recommended!

Very good food and the menu showed which dishes were gluten free.

A Bergstrasse institution! Be sure to try the tarte flambée 💯 We love being guests at the Blauer Aff

A nice selection of different dishes at a good price-performance ratio. The food was delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and dogs are also very welcome here. I would recommend it to everyone.

Great restaurant! Fast service, truly delicious food, and generous portions. Everything is fresh and of the highest quality. The atmosphere is cozy, and the team even fulfills special requests – top notch! I'll be back!

Went there after reserving for 2 within 30 minutes via phone - great food, good service, nice place & reasonable pricing ... I'm pretty sure this wasn't our last visit there !

Original atmosphere with a lovely outdoor area. The food is great.

We were there on Tuesday with a small wedding party (about 15 people including one child) and were absolutely thrilled. The food was truly delicious, the staff friendly and accommodating, and we received our dishes just 15 minutes after ordering. Every time you eat there, you're seated in a different, beautiful and rustic corner that you haven't seen before. There's always something new to see! :) It was also a very hot day (37 degrees Celsius), so we were thrilled to have the air conditioning! We'll be back, as always!

The "Blauer Aff" restaurant in the old town of Bensheim-Auerbach catches the eye from the outside with its striking blue facade. Inside, a rustic, charming ambiance awaits, with plenty of half-timbering, low ceilings, and warm wooden elements – almost like a little journey back in time. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. The special wallpaper, in particular, lovingly underlines the nostalgic character of the room. You immediately feel at home. The service was extremely friendly and attentive. The staff were professional and courteous – just as you would expect at a pleasant dinner. The Blauer Aff has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine: My cooked cheese schnitzel was perfectly breaded, accompanied by crispy fried potatoes. The appetizer salad was solid, if not particularly creative. However, the dessert was a real highlight: a chocolate cake with a liquid center, delicious in taste and, with fresh fruit garnish, also very visually appealing. My companion was also satisfied: The salads arrived large, fresh, and beautifully presented. The prices are absolutely fair – the harmonious overall package of atmosphere, service, and quality justifies the prices. In conclusion: A thoroughly recommendable restaurant – whether with family, colleagues, or just the two of you. If you appreciate a rustic ambiance, good service, and high-quality cuisine, this is the place for you.

Very nice ambiance. Lots of guests. The beer garden is cozy and partially covered. Can be closed completely in bad weather. Reservations are usually required during peak times.

One of my favorite places. .. Great food and service.

I'm always happy to come back. The food is excellent, the service friendly, and the seating is very comfortable. Whether in the very pretty, traditionally decorated restaurant or in the beer garden.

..😍immer wieder freuen wir uns auf den 'blauen Aff'.. Alle sehr freundlich und kümmern sich wunderbar, auch um den Rolllator🤗 Selbst mit meiner Glutenallergie hatte ich noch nie Probleme. Man geht darauf ein und findet Lösungen- ganz toll. Essen super, Ambiente super, Personal super. Bleibt wie ihr seid- danke! Bis bald in Benshaeim, eure Gärtner's😍

Throughout a beautiful dining stopover experience. Young (family members) staff dedicated to helping wherever they can to make sure that you have a memorable evening. Outstanding cooking, excellent wines from local producers. We’ll be back soon.

Very nice restaurant with friendly staff and good food.

A wonderful experience with good food served. The environment was amazing and the decor and settings were unique. Definitely a restaurant I would love to visit when I am in Frankfurt again.

Very nice atmosphere and great food.

Always happy to come back. Everything was great! Very friendly staff! Highly recommended food!

Visiting the Odenwald and having dinner here. The atmosphere is a mix of a country inn and Harry Potter. I'd love to go back.

Wir kommen eigentlich gerne in den Aff. Für Familienfeier, Firmenfeier oder einfach nur zu zweit. Heute war ein Tiefpunkt der mich auch zu dieser Rezension drängt. Wir wurden öffentlich vom Chefkellner gemaßregelt dass wir uns an den richtigen Tisch setzen sollten. Woher wir das wissen sollten ? Wir dachten am richtigen Tisch zu sitzen ( seit fast einer Stunde ). Die Bedienung hätte uns also darauf hinweisen können. Dann aber gedemütigt zu werden, das haben wir nicht verdient. Wir kommen selbst aus der Gastro, geben gutes Trinkgeld und sind loyal und verständnisvoll. Heute sind wir sehr traurig aus dem Aff. Ohne Nachspeise und mit flauem Magen. Ob wir wiederkommen weiss ich nicht.

Quaint restaurant! Very friendly service! Delicious food! Great value for money! Would love to go again!