Gaststätte Watteler in Mechernich

We stopped here for dinner while visiting the museum. Since the weather was so nice, we sat in the beer garden. The staff was super friendly and asked for our order several times. The food was very, very good. The kids loved it too, especially the fries. We were pleased with the somewhat unusual dishes. We tried the black pudding, venison bratwurst, and schnitzel. The lemonade also matched the style of the restaurant. A clear 5* from us and a definite recommendation. We would eat here more often. The prices are more than fair.

Well, I thought the food was good, no question. But it was pretty basic, so nothing special. Personally, I prefer something a little more elaborate when I go out to eat. So, it was a dish I would make at home if I quickly mixed together leftovers or something. The service was very friendly, though, and the drinks were really good too :)

Very quiet location, good service

Today we were guests at the Watteler with a group (pre-booked) and several dogs. The staff was very friendly. In brilliant sunshine, we enjoyed cold drinks and delicious food at a very reasonable price on the terrace. They brought out additional parasols and provided drinking bowls for the dogs. We felt very comfortable. Thank you so much for the hospitality, we would love to come back.

Delicious and affordable. It worked perfectly 👍

Schnitzel fries are highly recommended 😋

Three of us ate lunch outside on a Friday. The service was friendly and accommodating. The food was decent value for money, and in some places, even (too) cheap for my liking. The fries served with the currywurst and the venison bratwurst on bread, which were very tasty, deserve special mention. The "beef goulash" was disappointing, which was merely a thin goulash soup, served lukewarm. The bread roll served with the goulash was dry and appeared to be frozen. Sugar-free soft drinks (e.g., Coke Zero) were unfortunately missing from the menu. Overall, a nice location that fits the museum, but the quality and appearance of the dishes could be improved. I would be willing to pay a higher price for good quality and appearance.

I had a slice of Hawaiian toast, a homemade iced tea with lemon, and an apple strudel with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I paid around €12 or €13 for everything. Very good value for money, everything was very reasonably priced. The Hawaiian toast, on the other hand, was a bit lacking in flavor; it was a slice of sliced ​​cheese, and everything was only just warmed up so that the cheese melted. Vanilla ice cream had almost no vanilla flavor. The strudel, on the other hand, was very tasty! The iced tea was also good. The service was very attentive, friendly, and fast. I'd happily pay a little more if the food used higher-quality ingredients 😊

Hello dear guests, We've had a new POS system and new Orderman since yesterday. We still had a few problems yesterday. For example, at the end of the beer garden, the Orderman machines no longer have Wi-Fi to send the submitted orders to the main cash register and printer. We're working tirelessly on troubleshooting and improvements... We certainly won't be perfect, but we'll always make sure the food is delicious and very friendly and welcoming. Thank you for your understanding.

After 20 minutes, no one came to take our drink orders. Four people left the dining room before us without being served. When we left, two more couples followed. The staff was completely overwhelmed. Absolutely not recommended.

I'd like to review the food. Unfortunately, after waiting for half an hour, we were ignored. Other people got up and left with us. We won't try again. Hopefully, the owner changes soon.

The food was good, but we had to send back our son's schnitzel because it wasn't cooked through. Two dishes only arrived after four requests, about 30 minutes after the others. One of them was just a portion of fries... Drinks also arrived incompletely, and only when we were almost finished eating. It would certainly have been good in itself, and the seating was nice, but the service was completely overwhelmed, even though the beer garden wasn't even completely full and there were several servers.

Very nice outdoor dining area. The staff was very dedicated and friendly, despite the staffing shortage. Ordered venison bratwurst with delicious fries and house lemonade. Delicious! I highly recommend it. A fun, original menu, Hawaiian toast, Mett hedgehog sausage, jelly, etc. Give it a try!

Service could be improved; we had to wait a very, very long time. The cake was very good.

Super friendly service! And delicious food in a lovely beer garden with a view :) It's worth going through the back. P.S. Maultaschen and cakes are super delicious.

Very friendly, really delicious food at reasonable prices. Highly recommend stopping here.

The staff were completely overwhelmed. When we sat down, there were still a few tables free. After us, the place started to fill up. Everyone who came after us was served, and we hadn't even gotten a menu. After 20 minutes without a server, even though we made ourselves known and people walked past us several times, we left.

The food was good and the prices were very reasonable. Unfortunately, service took a little longer. I think it was because of the holiday. Very dog-friendly.

Very friendly staff, delicious food and a very nice beer garden.

The super friendly team lovingly presents old classics in excellent quality at a reasonable price. We'll be stopping here regularly.

Very good food and fast, attentive service.

Wonderful potato pancakes with apple sauce—such a wonderful reminder of my childhood almost 60 years ago. You gave me a moment of happiness and enjoyment. Thank you 🙏

Very nice beer garden and the historic restaurant is also very inviting!

We ate there on Sunday. It was delicious. We'd happily go back.

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, perfect for a snack in the museum.

Today we went to the open-air museum in Kommern with our two girls. We visited the Watteler restaurant. We ordered shashlik, goulash, and Maultauschen (a kind of sausage). The food was absolutely delicious. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Since the weather was a bit cloudy, we sat inside the restaurant. It feels like a step back in time. A special atmosphere. The beer garden also looks very inviting. We will definitely be back and are happy to give it 5 stars!

Nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. Perfectly integrated into the open-air museum.

The food was so delicious if I had 15k€ I would spend 18k€

I'm pleasantly surprised. The service needs to get better... But the food was fantastic. The schnitzel was really crispy and the potato salad tasted like grandma's... The schnitzel was tender. And the fries were just right for me.

We stopped by the restaurant during our visit to the LVR Open-Air Museum. The new owners were very friendly and accommodating. We had a drink and a snack. The food was very tasty, with delicious fries, great little fruit tarts, and Rhenish specialties like Mettbrötchen (a kind of sausage roll). Drinks like the homemade lemonade or a fresh beer were a must. We highly recommend a visit; there's plenty to do, even with kids.

The food was very good and sufficient; if everyone showed more understanding the service would also be better.

We were there today for the opening. The food and drinks were delicious! We also had a lovely chat with the new owner – highly recommended!

I have eaten here many times and have always received friendly service and have always been satisfied

Too few staff, service takes too long, no drinks after 30 minutes, the food came after an hour of waiting. The coffee was only lukewarm, the cappuccino was weak and about an espresso in quantity, 1 Kölsch only came after more than an hour, the fries were twice fried or kept warm for ages, they were crispier than crispy, too hard to eat and the homemade bread from the open-air museum bakery that was on the menu was not available, instead there were limp slices of toast for the sausage. Used dishes are piled up on the tables and the waitresses walk past them empty-handed. Very disappointing.

We were there yesterday. Admittedly, yes, it was because. an event in the open-air museum was very crowded. We wanted to eat a little something and drink something with taste, preferably while sitting (we had enough water with us and had already drunk enough). The "Post" was already full, so we went to this restaurant. After a few minutes a waitress came and asked for the order. When we told her that we would also like to eat a little something, the answer came straight away: "The kitchen is closed. The restaurant is too full. We'll work through the food first." So we just ordered our drinks. There was an older gentleman sitting at our table who said that the food wasn't anything special anyway, that we should go to the meadow down by the "Niederrhein" where the support association was and would also give out food. Ok, then we'll just drink our stuff and eat somewhere else. We placed the order at 2:05 p.m. At 2:35 p.m. there was still no drink. The waitress was told there was too much to do. There were 3 waitresses who took orders and 3 "runners", i.e. i.e. who were supposed to deliver orders and clear and wipe down tables (that was apparently a long time ago). After waiting another 10 minutes, we left - without getting our drinks. At that point, new guests were already being sent away and the restaurant would be closed. So, something must be going really wrong. Yes, getting good staff for a restaurant is difficult. That's one thing. But the other thing is that as a landlord you have to ensure that there are enough staff or you limit the number of guests. In addition, at large events you should calculate food and drink so that you don't have to eat at 2:45 p.m. "nothing left" has to close or because the staff is exhausted. In such a case, how about self-service in the outdoor restaurant. You get your own drinks and when it comes to food you are either beeped at or given a number that is called out. Works excellently in the Munich beer gardens and also on one or two alpine pastures. And in the Alps there are often only 3 or 4 people employed. If we go to the open-air museum again, I'd rather carry my backpack with sandwiches and drinks. The “Watteler” restaurant is definitely out of the running for us, as nice as the ambience is. You should really think about it. We then went down to the festival site, which was hosted by the support association. It took less than 5 minutes and we had a drink and bratwurst. Was self-service. And it was full there too.

On Friday, July 26, 2024, I went there with two grandchildren. The children wanted to try a "Toast Hawaii", which I had already told them about. I initially made do with a wheat beer because I thought it was possible that the two of them wouldn't be able to handle their dish. And sure enough, when the small dishes were finally served, the two stopped eating after one or two bites. I also took a bite and flagged a waitress over. The toast bread wasn't toasted. This wasn't "Toast Hawaii." A lengthy discussion ensued, first with one and then with two young waitresses. They would always serve the little dish like this. And I'll be the first to complain. A small discount was entered on the bill for the incorrect “Hawaii toasts”. However, I made it clear to the young ladies that I wouldn't pay a cent for it. At their request, I was happy to leave my name and contact details with them, saying that they could send my greetings to the head of the house and get a toaster.

Unfortunately, after the first dirty table, the next one wasn't clean either. The non-alcoholic drinks are 0.3L in the glass at €3.90 and €4.10 very well calculated 😔

We left without eating because the waitress simply didn't serve us (6 adults, 2 children). There were always new guests arriving and being served first. And we just watched. Then we told the waitress that we had been waiting for half an hour and that she was always serving the new guests who had just arrived. The answer we got was that this wasn't true and that those before us had been there. So we packed up our kids and children and left without food.

If you like the 70s and the food, you're in good hands here. Whether indoors or outdoors, a visit is worth it. Also very suitable with children of all ages.

Three of the four waiters were completely overwhelmed. Only two are allowed to collect, but apparently they first have to organize a calculator. Otherwise I can't imagine why you can't immediately cash in on two mixed ice creams with cream where the cream was missing...

Inn in the museum. There are simple dishes well prepared and served. The stew of the day was very tasty and appetizing.

The Watteler restaurant from Eschweiler above Feld is a successful culinary enrichment for the Rhineland market square and the Kommern open-air museum. A woman enters and is in the middle of a journey back in time to her own childhood. You can marvel at many of the details that made up the 70s: furnishing of the guest room, wallpaper, pictures, the in-house butcher shop, the toilet block with original tiles & the black Opel Admiral with original license plates, lots of photographs of the Watteler family & even a dress Mrs. Watteler in Gürzenich wore. On the upper floor you can watch a film about the project “Translozion Gaststätte Watteler Eschweiler over Field”. A very friendly museum employee showed us around this inn and told us its history. All of this is very impressive & also very exciting. It's really good that this inn and its history could be saved. The Watteler restaurant here in the museum is now very popular. You get culinary, classic delicacies from the 70s.