Blauer Aff in Bensheim

Das Restaurant in der Altstadt von Bensheim Auerbach fällt schon von außen durch seine blaue Fassade ins Auge. Drinnen erwartet einen ein uriges und gemütliches Ambiente mit einer charmanten Mischung aus alter Fachwerkstruktur, niedrigen Decken und viel Holz. Die spezielle Tapete unterstreicht den nostalgischen Charakter und vermittelt das Gefühl, eine kleine Zeitreise in die Vergangenheit zu machen. Der Service ist ausgesprochen freundlich und aufmerksam. Das Personal sorgt dafür, dass man sich rundum wohlfühlt, und die Bedienung ist zügig und professionell. Kulinarisch bietet das Restaurant viel: Mein Kalbschnitzel war hervorragend paniert, dazu perfekt zubereitete Bratkartoffeln – eine Kombination, die ohne Sauce auskommt und dennoch harmonisch abgestimmt ist. Der Salat als Vorspeise war solide, hätte aber etwas kreativer sein können. Der Nachtisch hingegen überzeugte auf ganzer Linie: Das Schokoladenküchlein mit flüssigem Kern war nicht nur geschmacklich ein Highlight, sondern auch optisch ansprechend, dank der Obstdeko. Auch die Hauptspeisen meiner Begleitung – große, frische Salate – waren sehr üppig und ansprechend serviert. Preislich ist das Restaurant absolut angemessen. Das stimmige Gesamtpaket aus Ambiente, Service und hochwertigem Essen rechtfertigt jeden Cent. Ob mit der Familie, als Paar oder bei einem Geschäftsessen – dieses Restaurant ist eine klare Empfehlung.

We went to Aff's with a group of almost 40 people to eat goose. Restaurant manager Ante provided very good food and the portions were more than sufficient! Franzi's service was excellent, so the place got a star - we will be back at our annual culinary event across Germany! Keep it up!

You need to do a reservation, otherwise it will be very hard to get a table. Very cozy restaurant with a lot of historical and musical decorations. It looks like we are in a different era. The food is great and very well served. The staff is very nice.

Reservation online was carried out very well, all wishes were met.

Leider hat diese bekannte Location, was das Essen angeht, arg verloren. Ich habe, nach längere Zeit mal wieder dort, das Kochkäseschnitzel bestellt und kann, sagen, dass es sehr langweilig war. Die Bratkartoffeln sahen zwar gut aus, stellten sich dann aber als fad und matschig heraus. Das Schnitzel war ebenso langweilig. Dicke Panade, kein wirklicher Geschmack - auch der Kochkäse war nichts besonderes. Das Essen von meiner Begleitung, der Thunfisch mit blumigem Titel, war ebenso nichts besonderes. Du besten Zeiten des Blauen Affen sind lange vorüber. Die Atmosphäre aber bleibt wunderbar.

The blue monkey is awesome. Great wines from the region. The furnishings are very cozy without being kitschy. In the barn, in the courtyard and in the front of the room, a little different everywhere. The very young staff are always on their toes, the food is excellent, “simple” dishes from the region in the standard menu and special delicacies in the seasonal menu. If you weren't there, you missed something, honestly!

Unique ambience and great food! The wine selection is incredible! We had a very successful evening and would love to come back!

The only criticism is that it's usually really loud there.

It was like always again. Friendly service, good food and the atmosphere in the Blaue Aff is cozy anyway

Wir waren in einer größeren Gruppe mit fast 40 Leuten. Ich kann nur sagen von der Location über das Personal bis zum Essen alles fünf Sterne Superfreundliches Personal, Mega leckeres Essen sehr ausgefallenes Ambiente

Unfortunately, smoking is permitted indoors in a covered area

Rump steak 10/10. I can't do any better

Ein sehr schöner Abend mit unseren Freunde aus Hannover. Toller Wein 🍷 und gutes Essen und eine sehr aufmerksame Bedienung.

Highly recommended. The food is very tasty. The prices are very reasonable for such delicious food

It was once again nice all around: very nice ambience in an antique furnished restaurant, very tasty down-to-earth food and very nice service. We'd love to come back!

Quaint restaurant with really great food. Even though it was very busy, we were served quickly and professionally. Extremely recommended. However, you should definitely make a reservation. It is usually very well attended

We had a really wonderful evening. The restaurant was very busy, but you didn't notice that at all when it came to service. The service was super friendly, always there and absolutely quick. The food was very great, starter, main course and dessert everything was very tasty. And the ambience is simply particularly beautiful.

A beautiful ambience, excellent cuisine, the staff is very friendly, but could be a little more attentive. Well, everyone has a bad day. Still highly recommended and we would love to come back 👍😃. Reservation is an advantage! Kind regards from Kaiserslautern 👍😀

The service and the food were very good 👍, but the volume of the surrounding tables was incredibly loud. We didn't understand our own words and left immediately after eating... What a shame!!!

Ambiente: Das Restaurant in Bensheim bietet eine gemütliche und einladende Atmosphäre. Die Einrichtung ist stilvoll. Essen und Trinken: Die Auswahl an Speisen und Getränken ist vielfältig und von hoher Qualität. Besonders das Kochkäs-Schnitzel ist ein Highlight. Service: Der Service ist äußerst zuvorkommend und aufmerksam. Fazit: Ein Besuch im Restaurant in Bensheim ist immer ein Genuss. Die Kombination aus hervorragendem Service und qualitativ hochwertigen Speisen macht es zu einem empfehlenswerten Ort für ein entspanntes Essen.

Definitely one of our absolute favorite restaurants! The Blue Monkey offers a very special atmosphere through its many rooms and areas. Each with a different theme. Whether in the barn, the music room or the courtyard, you can immerse yourself in the rustic charm here! The food and service is excellent every time. The parking situation is always a bit difficult, but you accept it in order to be able to enjoy it.

Very good restaurant with nice ambiance and delicious German special dishes, superb

Very good food and perfect service

A very nice excursion restaurant in the beautiful Odenwald. The wine list is remarkable. A few points of criticism about the food: The duck breast was not particularly cooked, the taste was at best a grade 3, my expectations were higher here! The roast venison was burnt, which only the dark sauce could hide from the outside. But overall the overall impression was good. The kitchen definitely needs to be improved here.

First of all: reservation is highly recommended What a great evening we had yesterday! Great food, great ambience, great atmosphere, great service... This could go on for hours. Many thanks to the lovely team! We'll definitely be back very soon

Old-established restaurant...Consistently good...cozy atmosphere, down-to-earth food, very good wines. All in all, highly recommended.

I always enjoy going here! Very cozy and delicious.

The monkey always remains our first choice!

How was it you ask me 🤔 my answer: "SUUUUUUUPER" 👍👍👍👍

Delicious food and very nice ambience!

Great atmosphere where you'll want to go again. Nice service, you'll be happy to go there again. Good food with a varied menu - everyone should find something - and you can find something new on your next visit! Oh yes, the online reservation system also works great.

Great ambience, very good food and friendly service. We always enjoy coming to the Blauer Aff.

The restaurant “Blauer Aff” in Bensheim offers a cozy, rustic atmosphere, even if the seating is a little less inviting for a longer stay. The staff was consistently friendly and tried very hard. There were a few culinary highlights: We were particularly impressed by the rib-eye steak, which was of the highest quality and preparation. The sweet potato fries were also a real treat. The pumpkin tortellini, although tasty, could have used a firmer consistency as the filling was very creamy. The tarte flambée with goat cheese and figs, on the other hand, was completely convincing, although a touch of lemon thyme would have made the taste of the figs a little more intense. A small point that caught our attention was the delayed serving of the food - not only to us, but also to many other tables. The dishes came at different intervals, which somewhat marred the otherwise pleasant evening. The prices are fair, but the dessert at the end was a bit disappointing: the chocolate cake had no liquid center and the cream seemed unseasoned. The apple crumble was also too buttery and could have used a fresher note. All in all, it was still a nice visit to the “Blauer Aff”, and we would be happy to come back to continue to enjoy the positive aspects!

Today we spontaneously went to the Blue Monkey and were lucky that the three of us got a place. I had an excellent time at the Blue Monkey! The service was attentive and friendly, and the food was simply fantastic - every bite was a delight. The ambience is cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxing evening. I can only warmly recommend this place!

If I want to celebrate with friends, I go to the Blauer Aff and celebrate with friends. You can see the celebratory mood not only at our table, but also at the other tables and at the service you can see the happy faces. Thanks

We once again felt very comfortable here. Friendly staff, delicious food and all at good value for money. Top recommendation!

A special and beautiful place. The old house radiates a very special warmth. Always decorated differently depending on the season, there is always something for the eye to discover. The food always varies seasonally depending on the products, although the regular menu always includes great classics. And what is definitely true here is the fact that the chef knows her craft. This is where good products mixed with craft skills and the joy of food come together. The result is always very good. There is also a great selection of wines and so far we have always received good advice and the service also knew what was good. We have experienced it differently and are of course happy if we can experience it differently here. It's always wild here! Plus the great savoy cabbage vegetables - a dream. My husband, a Saarlander, always goes home happy here - and that's saying something.😉

A traditional, traditional wine bar with a great atmosphere.

Adorable little gem with great food and an amazing atmosphere. Cozy, traditional interior on three floors and delicious food makes you wonder if this I the house of the Weasley’s from Harry Potter.

The rustic atmosphere is worth a visit! The only thing that surpasses the delicious food is the super nice service! Great and keep it up!

Whenever visitors come from the Netherlands, I take them to the Blue Monkey. The ambience is simply great and the food is some of the best German cuisine I have ever tasted. My favorites are the cooked cheese schnitzel, the chocolate cake with a liquid center as dessert and the Rosanne as a drink.

The portions were very sufficient and the food was very tasty. It's worth taking a look at the season ticket.

It's always nice in the Blue Monkey. The staff is consistently very friendly and on the ball. The food was very tasty... Saumagen with savoy cabbage & fried potatoes. The price-performance ratio is still right here.

A very rustic restaurant where you feel comfortable and receive a friendly welcome. The inner garden is beautifully decorated. The cooked cheese with music as a starter tasted very tasty. For the main course, the breaded schnitzel was of good quality. However, the fried potatoes were quite bland and there were no condiments on the table either. The cucumber salad served with it could have used a little more salt, but it was still good.

Wow Wow Wow! You can't get more enthusiasm than that. 1A service, fantastic food, unique ambience!

Cozy, beautiful courtyard and the best cooked cheese schnitzel far and wide

Super Location, Top Top Service & Essen

Very tasty Hessian home cooking at reasonable prices in a wonderfully rustic atmosphere! We'll be back!

Very tasty food, large selection, friendly service team, rustic, cozy atmosphere. Very good value for money.

Small but nice menu. Great decorated rooms. Delicious food, very clean and very attentive and friendly service. We would love to come back.

Beim „Blauen Aff“ werden wir nie enttäuscht 😊 Einer der besten und vor allem auch „kultigsten“ Lokale hier im Umkreis (zumindest für uns); einfach saugemütlich, urig, 109% Wohlfühlfaktor, allesamt sehr freundlich und das Essen sehr lecker. Wir haben wieder einmal was von der Saisonkarte genommen, die regelmäßig saisonbedingt wechselt, diesmal waren es die Pfifferlinge. Tolle Gerichte, auch auf der „festen“ Speisekarte - regional, hessisch, vegan, etc., für jede/n was dabei. Wir kommen wieder, gar keine Frage, wir bleiben gerne weiterhin dem „Blauen Aff“ treu. Unbedingt Reservierung, da (fast) immer voll!

Consistently good for years! One of my favorite restaurants on Bergstrasse!

Always great, absolute recommendation 👍🏼 Great atmosphere and food

Just always worth a stop. Very good cuisine.

Very successful atmosphere. The food was great, the staff was very friendly! We'd love to come back!!

Service attentive and friendly, Eat fast and good, Reservations online are no problem. Had a good time. Parking is stupid

As always, great! The last time I was there was 20 years ago - it's still a highlight!

Wie immer ausgezeichnet! Gemütlich, sehr freundliches Personal und bestes Essen! Wir kommen immer gerne! Alles frisch und flexibel in den Bestellungen.

Wonderful shop with a great selection of food and wine.

Network, rustic restaurant, good selection of dishes, including seasonal dishes. Very friendly and attentive service.

Very tasty food and very good and friendly service. The ambience itself is also nice, maybe a bit dark. But a nice restaurant.

Nothing to complain about. It might make sense to eat there during the week, then you can get your food quicker. Otherwise, great!

Historic, rustic, cozy restaurant that is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. I would definitely recommend a reservation. The parking situation is not ideal, but with a bit of luck you can always find something in the small alleys or in a public parking lot a few meters away. Good food and nice service.

Four of us were there for dinner. Had reserved and were warmly welcomed. Food and service were good. Prices at a high level but absolutely reasonable.

We visited this restaurant a few years ago and were eager to return. It did not disappoint. Great service. Food and drink excellent and very authentic. Reasonable price. We would return again and recommend a visit. It’s beautiful inside too

Had a few wild boar bratwursts with savoy cabbage, great. Unfortunately you have to reserve a table early otherwise it won't work.

Very quaint restaurant with delicious food; The cooked cheese schnitzel with fried potatoes and cucumber salad is highly recommended, but the half chicken is also very crispy. The waitresses are very friendly and on the go, gladly again 👍

Classic in Bensheim. Nice wine restaurant. Classics are chicken and rump steak.

Simply great. 👍 Service was very good,

Great service and food was good. Never have I gotten food served this quickly.

Half the chicken is crispy and juicy... we also had bratwursts with savoy cabbage - delicious. The inner courtyard under the maple tree is really homely and special, like a little time out. Lots of young, ambitious service staff having fun together... I would have wished that the assignment of our table to the service was fixed - but that's just the icing on the cake.

Always good, consistent quality over the years.

Unfortunately, I have to say that I can't quite understand the hype surrounding the place. The best thing by far, in my opinion, is the service. There's nothing on offer that I couldn't prepare at home without much effort, and many things are certainly even better. My schnitzel wasn't tender, the breading was full of fat. The cucumber salad lacked kick, as did the fried potatoes. I get that better even in a beer garden. My companion's RibEye steak was quite ok, although you can get a fillet steak elsewhere for the price quoted. I don't want to comment further about the supplements. My conclusion: Neither the offer nor the price is right for me. I can't recommend the place.

super leckeres essen in sehr urigem Flair. Leider saßen wir bei warmen Wetter in einem kleinen Raum der nicht ganz so gut belüftet war, es war aber auch sehr warm draussen. Service war super freundlich, nett und vorallem sehr schnell. Hatte immer ein Auge auf die Kunden.

Sehr gutes Essen und eine tolle Getränkeauswahl, auch im Innenhof sehr schöne, gemütliche Atmosphäre, sehr freundliches Personal. Wir waren alle rundum zufrieden und werden wiederkommen.

An institution with very tasty food, great wine and aperitifs. Good service and nice atmosphere 👍

Good food, super nice staff, great ambience, we'll be back

It was a great summer evening in the Blaue Aff, nice ambience, very tasty food and the ladies and gentlemen in service deserve an extra star for their friendliness and attentiveness. What's a little annoying is that the tables and chairs are so close together that you can hardly get in and out. Otherwise, full stars for the Blue Monkey. We have been happy to come here for years when we visit family.

Super, wie immer ein gemütlicher und genussvoller Abend. Essen perfekt, Getränke gut gekühlt, Service sehr freundlich und schnell

Super cozy, traditional restaurant on Bergstrasse with home-style German cuisine of a very good standard. The historic half-timbered house with its rustic, cozy rooms is a well-known inn throughout the region. Reservations (especially on weekends) are mandatory. There is a regular menu with regional specialties and an additional seasonal menu. In addition to the traditional classics of traditional tavern cuisine, you should definitely try the rump steaks. 300 grams of the best beef cooked to perfection is not only an impressive sight but also makes meat lovers' hearts beat faster. A real pleasure. Very good wine list with a good selection of regional wines. The service is attentive but relaxed, friendly and fast. The price-performance ratio is still ok. The only thing that bothered us was that guests with dogs would sit down right next to us without even asking. I just don't find it pleasant to eat. It's nice that there are still places like this!

Suoergemütlicher, rustikales Traditions Lokal mit toller Küche. Alles qualitativ auf hohem Niveau..... Aber auch die Preise. Der Service ist dafür aber auch super. Lediglich das uns am Nachbartisch ohne zu fragen Gäste mit Hund hingesetzt würden hat uns nicht gefallen. Daher der Punktabzug

Always TOP for years Great service, very tasty food, very fair prices!

As always, good and tasty. Pleasant coworkers.

Cult restaurant in Bensheim Auerbach. Rustic half-timbered house, partly antique inside, covered courtyard, regional dishes and wines. I've known the Blue Monkey for a long time but the quality is still high.

Large selection in a rustic atmosphere with good service. Reservation recommended.

Gutes Essen, sehr schöne, gemüzliche Atmosphäre, sehr freundliches Personal. Wir waren bisher immer rundum zufrieden.

In addition to the blue facade (yes, the name says it), what you first notice are the lovingly and very differently furnished guest rooms on the ground floor, inner courtyard and upper floor. So it's worth taking a look at all the rooms on your first visit. In addition to the furnishings, the Blauer Aff impresses with its friendly, quick service and good food. The inner courtyard, which is covered and sheltered from the wind if necessary, makes it possible to sit outside even when the weather is not quite optimal.

A very cozy, rustic restaurant, with very good food and very friendly service.

Great restaurant, very large, lots of rooms, great service. Very tasty food and large portions. I'm really amazed at how everything works here. Lots of staff, small kitchen and narrow hallways and everything works here.

We love the Blue Monkey. Delicious food, even for veggies, attentive service and a rustic atmosphere

Toller Service, ausgezeichnetes Essen, gute Weine. Die Qualität ist hier seit Jahren anhaltend gut und wirklich empfehlenswert.

46.60 DM for half a chicken with fries and salad, completely exaggerated!! 🙈 Beautifully furnished, you can sit there comfortably and eat, like in an apartment. Super courtyard Very good simple dishes. Popular with locals and tourists

We always enjoy going to the restaurant. The service is always nice and the menu is very varied. Large selection of regional wines.

Sehr nettes, urigen Lokal. Das Essen war lecker und kam sehr schnell. Die Bedienung war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Die Reservierung und auch die Änderung der Reservierung aufgrund der Personenzahl war kein Problem.

Very good again! The Blauer Aff stands out for its friendly and fast service staff, short waiting times for very tasty dishes, a great wine list and the exceptional, cozy ambience. We are already looking forward to the next visit.

The best meal out I have had along the Bergstraße. Really delicious! The service was friendly and quick. In fact it was so fast it made me wonder a little whether they were keen to free up the table for a potential next customer.

I have been a frequent guest at this restaurant for many, many years and am never disappointed. I struggle with intolerances, but thanks to the great standard menu and additional current menu, I always find something tasty for myself and they also accommodate me in the kitchen if possible! The food is cooked and prepared to a high standard using fresh ingredients! Simply great to be able to be pampered in this ambience! I would love to come back! 💕👌🏼

One of the top 3 addresses in Bensheim if you want to eat well and find good wines on the menu. Price/performance is only suitable for a short time at the weekend, unfortunately it is almost always fully booked and full.

A must! One of the best addresses on Bergstrasse for decades!

Absolutely a great place, service was exceptional fast and friendly, the food was at the same level, huge portions and you wont leave hungry 😊 prices very reasonable, can be a bit hard to find a parking though 😊 Do not pass this restaurant if you are in the neighborhood