Goldener Hirsch in Mainz

Five stars aren't actually enough - it should be at least six. Absolute gem in the “Kreuzberg” of Mainz, conveniently located to the main train station. Without much frills, Palatinate cuisine (yes, in Rheinhessen) is offered here at reasonable prices, including home cooking such as roulade and of course Saumagen. The wine list contains many treasures from the Palatinate and Rheinhessen, some of them a little off the beaten path. Ultra-friendly service, small special requests are fulfilled quickly and calmly. The manageable number of tables fills up quickly, so be sure to reserve! When we made our reservations, we were told the time of the next table occupancy so that we could prepare for it and avoid unnecessary hecticness. Conclusion: unreservedly recommended. A restaurant that you always look for and rarely find.

Gutes Team, gutes Essen und eine nette Atmosphäre ...gerne weiter so!

Unfortunately our reserved table was still occupied by the previous guests, so like many others we had to wait outside the door in the rain. When we were finally allowed to sit down at the table late, it took over half an hour before we even got a card in our hands. We had to wait a whole 2 hours (!!) for our food. The food was great. When we wanted to pay, the waiter told us after half an hour, “Oh, I completely forgot about you!” The whole evening was a complete disaster considering the service. Not once did anyone apologize for our extremely long wait or for being forgotten. Even though the food was good, the prices are absolutely not justified for such substandard service, not to mention the drinks prices (a bottle of water for 8 euros?!). The golden deer had been on my wish list for a long time and was unfortunately a bitter disappointment, a shame!

The food was excellent, as was the wine. Very nice welcome and warm service. It is advisable to reserve a seat

Schönes kleines Restaurant mit saisonalen Gerichten und zuvorkommender Bedienung.

Delicious. Once again, nice home cooking in a parlor atmosphere. Gladly again. Unfortunately, this is seen too rarely in German gastronomy.

Goose to go. Just as it should be. Everything's fine

Excellent food and service in a comfortable, unpretentious setting. My Schweinebraten was so tender it almost needed a spoon. Even the accompanying carrots were cooked perfectly. My husband’s Rinderroulade was delicious also. We speak only a little German but the staff kindly used English with us. Wonderful meal to end our month of travel in Germany!

Leckeres Essen, super nette Bedienung, angenehmes Ambiente, was will man mehr

Very good cuisine with regional products. Attentive friendly service. We're looking forward to the next time!😋😊

Kleines Restaurant, etwas überteuert für das was man geboten bekommen hat. Ziegenkäsesalat war viel zu viel Essig! Emmas rinderroulade war leider sehr trocken ! Dessert Schokoladen Soufflé war gut Service war ok aber wir sind besseres gewohnt, kaum zuvorkommend, es wurden keine Empfehlungen ausgesprochen… kein Wein empfohlen und auch kein Dessert. Leichte Überforderung. Brot auf dem Tisch muss extra bestellt werden für diese Preisklasse könnte man es auch auf die Tische stellen. Keine Romantische Hintergrund Musik. Gesamtbewertung, der Aufenthalt ok aber kein zweiten Besuch wert.

Great, friendly service, great food, relaxed atmosphere. A must if you are in Mainz. <3

Tolles Restaurant mit leckeren deutschen Spezialitäten. Kleines aber gemütliches Ambiente und freundliches Personal. Manchmal etwas laut, aber das Essen ist wirklich sehr lecker. Die Qualität dort ist auch sehr gut. Insgesamt sehr zu empfehlen.

Sehr freundlicher und zuvorkommender Service, sehr gute Küche mit regionalen und saisonalen Gerichten, gute Portionsgrößen. Sehr zu empfehlen!

In een prima ambiance met een fijne bediening lekker gegeten voor een redelijke prijs. Kaart is niet super uitgebreid, maar voldoende keuze. Reserveren aanbevolen.

A bit high prices, but really great food and nice staff.

Die Atmosphäre war wirklich sehr schön. Das Essen super lecker. Leider hatten wir zwei mal Rumpsteak durch bestellt und beide nicht durch bekommen. Ansonsten war alles top. Die Bedienung war wirklich freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir werden wieder kommen.

Waiting time is very long at 1.5 hours. Please bring your time. I went there twice because I moved nearby but unfortunately it just takes far too long, the starter and main course take forever.

We can only warmly recommend this restaurant! Starter, main course and dessert, all of the best quality and incredibly tasty. We were impressed by the generous portions and the wine selection. A big compliment also to the service: friendly, attentive, trying to give us a nice evening. We felt welcome and are already looking forward to our next visit!

sehr freundliche Bedienung, leckeres, lokales Essen und hervorragende Weine aus der Pfalz :-)

I always enjoyed coming here. However, I think the prices are now really excessive. 8 euros for a bottle of water, 3 euros extra for some bread. The service is great, but please consider your drink prices.

The experience was very good in general, the food was awesome

I can write quite openly: Goldener Hirsch, a place to enjoy I like to be in the “Golden Hirsch”, It's a friendly place that makes you feel distant. Whether salad, fish, something light, It always tastes great, yes, it sets you free! The service is quick and fine, Then I come in, I want to stay longer. E glass of wine, it tingles, just as it should, The “Golden Hirsch” is always full. Whether it's midday or a quiet hour, Everything is healthy all around at the “Golden Hirsch”. The direction, the meaning, the mood so light, I like to eat it, it's achieved. Grateful for such a place, Where it tastes good and where it is friendly, yes in the hall. Golden deer, that's where it's nice, Let me laugh, let me chat, let me feel that way!

Everything was fine and to your complete satisfaction.

Good food, slow service and expensive

A spontaneous decision that hit the mark. Food: excellent and delicious. Service: very nice, careful and uncomplicated. Ambience: very pleasant. To be recommended without reservation.

Super Essen, schöne Location, super Service - gerne wieder!

Very nice German restaurant with Palatinate specialties. Great Saumagen and the service was very attentive, including a spirit on the house at the end.

Some very good and high quality food. The service is friendly and attentive. Reservation is usually recommended. The beef roulade and the ragout were unfortunately a bit bland. That was a shame. At this price you can expect more. But: Food recommendation: Homemade original Hunsrücker “Gefillde” (10/10) The large appetizer plate is also highly recommended. I particularly liked the hand cheese tartare. Homemade drinks very tasty. Drink recommendation: Berry Spritz Price/performance probably justified

Sehr aufmerksamer und freundlicher Service, leckeres Essen und schöne Plätze auf der Terrasse vor dem Restaurant. Leider war zwar die Kühlung defekt, weshalb es kein Sorbet gab, aber die angebotene Panna Cotta war eine tolle Alternative! Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Best restaurant in Mainzer Neustadt! Good German home cooking is highly recommended. In summer you can sit outside nicely. Wines are very good!!!

Upscale restaurant, very good for an evening out

Wir waren hellauf begeistert vom Goldenen Hirsch! Die Serviceleiterin war super nett und sympathisch, ebenso alle anderen Mitarbeiterinnen. Das Essen war sehr lecker, die Portionen groß und Preis-Leistung passt. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!

Always a culinary experience. In addition to the “normal” menu, be sure to try the dishes from the seasonal menu.

Es war sehr lecker und frisch. Es hat sogar meiner Oma sehr gut geschmeckt, und die ist eigentlich sehr picky. Außerdem gibt es halbe Portionen für Senioren, das finde ich prima!

Super tasty, great service & comfortable sitting on the terrace. Vegetarian dishes are highly recommended!

After a really promising starter and the professional atmosphere, the main course unfortunately disappointed us. The vegetable grill plate was far too oily and the tagliatelle in gorgonzola walnut cream was unfortunately very oily and very sober. Salt and pepper were on the table, but not much of the main components could be tasted. The visit was ok, unfortunately given the prices it's not enough to see us again.

Das Restaurant war klein und fein. Die Speisekarte war nicht überladen, sondern die angebotenen Gerichte wurden alle frisch und lecker gekocht. Was auch uns gut gefiel war die saisonalen Gerichte. Fazit: Das Preisleistungsverhältnis für Essen und Service war völlig in Ordnung. Das Lokal können wir ohne Probleme weiter empfehlen.

Wir waren mit 4 Personen da. Zu loben ist das junge Team in der Küche und im Service! Hat alles super gut geklappt und sehr gut geschmeckt. Große Portionen. Wir kommen gerne wieder!!!

Vanuit Nederland hebben we vooraf een reservering gemaakt om voor een tweede keer eten. We aten op het terras wat druk bezet was. Wij hebben geen last gehad van andere gasten. De sfeer is positief en rustig. De bediening is ondanks de drukte zeer attent en vraagt regelmatig hoe het eten is. Het eten is zeer goed evenals de wijnen. 8 euro voor een fles water is aan de dure kant. Al met al heerlijk gegeten en ondanks dat het aan de prijs is komen wij hier graag nog een keer terug.

Nettes Lokal mit regionalen Gerichten. Es wurde extra telefonisch nach Tisch drinnen oider draußen gefragt.

Die Gefilde sind zum reinlesche!!! :) Plus super Weinauswahl!!!

Wonderful restaurant with great food and very friendly service! We recommend!!!

10 out of 10. Best service I have ever experienced. Food top. Drinks top. I can only recommend....

Very good food, in terms of quality, taste and presentation. Prices are also slightly higher. Very friendly, attentive staff, cozy atmosphere. Reservation is recommended. Parking on the street, which is a challenge, but a parking garage is not far. Gladly again!

Good typical food from the region, prices according to the area and the quality, really very good. Friendly and attentive staff although when the place is full it takes quite a while for the food to arrive. Actual grade 4.5/5.0

Super leckeres Essen mit sehr aufmerksamem und netten Service!

Sehr gutes Essen, super nettes Servicepersonal. Wir saßen draußen und das war sehr schön.

Roulade und Gefillde super !!! Kotelett muss zwar etwas Fett und Speck haben, aber das war Zuviel ! Und es war etwas zu dünn Service und Ambiente 5 Sterne essen wegen Kotelett 4 Sterne

A really attentive and friendly staff, with a very relaxed atmosphere. The food came to our table quickly, was beautifully prepared and we enjoyed it. Gladly again!👍

Medium good food, nice service, difficult journey

We sat outside on the street. The portions are surprisingly large. The fried blood sausage was excellent, the schnitzel was average. The prices are ambitious.

Danke. Tolle Menschen um uns herum, tolles Essen, einfach wunderbar. Wir kamen an und fühlten uns willkommen und zuhause. Danke Ihr Lieben👍

The quality of the food is mediocre for Mediterranean tastes. I ordered a typical dish from the region and it was a kind of large slice of grilled pork, like a large slice of sausage, the taste of which reminded me of the Frankfurt sausage from any supermarket. The price I paid was very high for the quality of the product. I'm sorry for this review. Very attentive service.

wir waren zum ersten Mal hier, zu dritt, 2 Erwachsene und ein Kind. Meine Frau ist Vegetarier und unsere kleine Neunjährige ist sehr wählerisch. Wir alle haben was gefunden und von der Qualität absolut begeistert. Auch der Service hat gestimmt, zuvorkommend aber nicht aufdringlich! Leider haben die Preise in den Gastronomiebetrieben ganz schön zugelegt, so dass wir uns das nicht so oft leisten können, wie wir gerne möchten.

Wir warten sehr zufrieden. Das Essen war vorzüglich. Alles andere passte.

Auch wenn das Restaurant sehr gut besucht ist, ist das Servicepersonal aufmerksam und freundlich. Die Küche ist dann immer noch in der Lage, auch auf Sonderwünsche zu reagieren. Dem Servicepersonal und der Küchenmanschaft meine Hochachtung.

The food was super tasty, I haven't eaten such good bread in a long time. It was also beautifully decorated. I recommend everyone to try the hand cheese tartare. He was a dream!

Great restaurant in Mainz. We were all thrilled. The Hunsrück specialties were particularly delicious.

First of all I want to complement the service. It was great. So nothing bad here. Although we found it odd, that during the reservation process one was asked about the reason for the visit, but in the end nothing was done with this information, even though we stated that it was for a birthday. In other restaurants of this type I am used to be greeted with some kind of nice gesture like a free desert for everyone at the table. But this is of course something that I do not expect, unless I get asked about it, like here... The wine was great! Food wise I must say that we expected something different for this price class. From 5 different dishes, 2 tasted very good, 2 okay and 1 boring. The steak was the most expensive dish and the worst of all. One of the steaks had the wrong level of doneness, which can happen and is fine. But 38€ for an okayish steak with a sauce that had like 4 small pieces of mushrooms, fries that were not even really crispy and a super small salad does not reflect the price that was paid.

Wie immer ein super Essen erlebt. Die Weine passen perfekt zum Essen.

The two of us were here for dinner on the Pentecost weekend. Thanks to a reservation we got a nice table by the window. When we entered, we were initially greeted by a louder background noise in the fully occupied restaurant, but this faded into the background again after a short time. For dinner we both decided on the Cordon Bleu with country ham and mountain cheese, with a side dish of parsley mash and glazed mörchen. The meat was of very good quality, tender and not dry; the mountain cheese filling had a pleasantly stronger note. As hoped, the parsley mash was still chunky and had a very good taste, and we also really liked the mörchen. For dessert, we ordered a selection of three desserts (sorbet, crème brûlée, chocolate soufflé) with espresso. The two of us came to around 80 euros including drinks and tips, which we found to be a reasonable price-performance ratio given the high quality and generous portions as well as the friendly service.

Ordered artisan sausage on a bed of  mashed potatos and signaled gluten intollerance. Served without potatos and with bread! They said that they would offerer the dessert and offered the main (wrong) dish.

Had dinner there today. Simply delicious. Great taste. Great salad dressing. The service was also super friendly and always had a smile on her face. Can recommend it with a clear conscience.

Super Küche, vielseitig, sehr liebevoll zubereitet und serviert, für jeden etwas dabei, auch attraktive vegetarische und vegane Gerichte. Daneben regionale Spezialitäten, gute Weinauswahl! Sehr zu empfehlen!

The shop is great and fast even when it's full, but unfortunately there are a few mistakes in the orders (smaller things like 0.2 glass instead of 0.4 / carrots even though you didn't want any). The main course is immense and tastes good, but dessert takes a little longer... 4/5

Very friendly service in a small beer garden with a green roof on the side of the road. The food was just the right amount. I'd love to do it again.

Sehr gutes Essen, Portionen ausreichend, nettes und aufmerksame Personal. Etwas höherpreisig, aber gerechtfertigt. Kommen gerne wieder.

A culinary experience! We were greeted very friendly and were then shown to our seats. At first glance, clean, nice atmosphere, cozy, so it fits! We decided on asparagus cream soup as a starter and the “Deluxe” schnitzel with fried potatoes and mushroom cream sauce - and we weren't disappointed, it tasted excellent, the ingredients were regional, everything was perfect. For dessert there was a small dessert combination, which was also very tasty! The portions were very large and definitely more than filling. All in all a great evening, a great culinary experience and ambience, as well as very attentive service despite the full restaurant, so 5 stars are fully deserved here! We'd love to come back!

Das ist ein wunderbarer Platz für mit viel Liebe zubereitetem Essen. Bodenständig und trotzdem kreativ und vor allem exzellenter Geschmack. Dringende Empfehlung!

Einfach sehr sehr genial :) Es war ein super Essen und vorallem ein mega liebes Team

Sehe leckeres Essen, extrem aufmerksamer und freundlicher Service. Gerne wieder!

Es ist immer wieder ein Genuss hier zu Gast zu sein!

Wie immer toll! Und so tolle Bedienungen habt ihr! Danke für den schönen Abend und das leckere Essen.

Super great food. Exactly the mix between grandma's home cooking and tweezer food. Service was super friendly and great advice! We are really looking forward to May!

Immer wieder hervorragendes Essen, top Service mit guter Beratung. Gemütliche Atmosphäre, wenn auch etwas lauter Geräuschpegel. Die Weinpreise sind (wie fast überall) etwas hoch. Wir leben in einer Weinregion, das spiegelt sich aber nicht in den Weinpreisen nieder. Aber insgesamt gehe ich immer wieder gerne zum Goldenen Hirsch. Meiner Meinung nach das beste Restaurant in der Mainzer Neustadt und auch darüber hinaus!!!!

Great restaurant with regional specialties rarely offered elsewhere. In addition, with outstanding homemade quality and great service. Favorite restaurant!

Super delicious, down-to-earth food paired with friendly service. Good portions and a nice, varied seasonal menu. Wine selection is influenced by Bassermann-Jordan. Gladly again!

A very nice restaurant with friendly staff who are on their toes. The food was delicious and the portions are large and fill you up. We felt completely comfortable. Would love to come back.

Sekt und Dr. Bassermann-Rotwein mittelmäßig, Steak medium hätte zarter sein können, Pilzsoße schrecklich, wie Instant aus einer Tüte

Been here twice now. The food tasted very good and I couldn't fault the rump steak with mushrooms or the simple schnitzel with the beautifully dressed salad. The wines complemented the meal, as did the dessert. In terms of price, the “Golden Hirsch” is actually way up there.

We had a great evening at this neighbourhood restaurant. We booked upon arrival in Mainz based on various reviews, and not disappointed. The food was excellent and the waiting staff helpful and welcoming. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend for a visit to Mainz.

Gemütliches Ambiente, perfekter Service und ausgezeichnete (überwiegend regionale) Speisen und Getränke....ein perfekter Abend. Wir waren mit 7 Personen zum Abendessen im "Goldener Hirsch" und haben uns "querbeet" durch die Vorspeisen, Hauptgänge und Desserts probiert. Es gab nichts zu bemängeln ( gelegentlich etwas nachsalzen....persönlicher Geschmack) und hat alles hervorragend geschmeckt. Die Gerichte sind sicherlich recht hochpreisig (und nicht immer im Vergleich für jeden nachvollziehbar), aber letztendlich fanden wir das Qualität, Menge, Service, Ambiente die Preise rechtfertigen...die Gästezahlen und die überwiegenden guten Kritiken (reservieren dringend empfohlen) bestätigen das auch.

Sehr gutes Essen, toller Service, schönes Ambiente. Sehr zu empfehlen!

Once you find a parking space, everything will be fine. Traditional food refined with pizzazz, beautiful wines, attentive, friendly service.

Sehr schönes Restaurant. Das Essen war wie immer sehr lecker und super zubereitet.

I think you get the best schnitzel (Viennese style ❤️/ other delicious variants) in the city here! All employees are very friendly and accommodating across the board! Great store!

Die Gerichte waren sehr groß, aber es fehlte bei allen bestellten Gerichten und Bestandteilen an dem nötigen Extra an Würze.

The Steak de Luxe deserves its name! Great!

Delicious food, good selection of wines, nice atmosphere, friendly and quick service.

Starter: Carpaccio was quite tasty, just way too much olive oil and a little too much salad. Main course: Schnitzel, with braised onions, mushroom sauce and cranberries. Portion was very large, tasty and reasonable for the price. Dessert: Sorbet, 3 different types. The lemon sorbet tasted too chemical for me Espresso: Very good. Sauvignon blanc, very good. Ambiance: Very stylishly furnished! Service: Very attentive and friendly

A lovely little restaurant, with no frills or over-the-top decoration. The service is friendly and calm, yet very attentive without being intrusive. You really are a guest here and well looked after. The menu is creatively designed and the dishes are of high quality. The pricing is certainly reasonable, although not for those on a tight budget. But a good address for a successful evening on a special occasion.

Nettes Lokal in schöner Lage inmitten der Neustadt; schönes Ambiente und wirklich sehr höfliches und zuvorkommendes Personal. Leider war das Essen nicht wirklich heiss - geschmacklich aber sehr gut! Persönlich würde ich mir eine etwas „solidere“ Speisekarte wünschen und auch sättigende Gerichte im Bereich < 20€. Dennoch war es ein toller Abend im Familienkreis!

The food was okay, but the price wasn't justified, €27 for the portion and the roast jus was nice, but unfortunately I couldn't use it to cover more than the fork. I also ordered porcini mushroom sauce, which was the best of the dish. Overall, the taste was just a bit lacking, it wasn't bad but unfortunately not outstanding either. When I order a “large” beer and then receive a 0.3 with the words “this is our large beer” I also had to smile a bit. “If I wanted 0.5L I would have to order a wheat”… Oh well ;) I think there is a lot more potential in this place, but it is only driven at “idle speed”. A pity.

ein wenig zu eng gesetzt im Lokal

So the vegan dish was very tasty, unfortunately only one on the menu but very well executed. I hope there will always be a vegan alternative in the future.

The food is very tasty and the service is quick and friendly. The ambience is nice overall, but one star is deducted because it feels a bit cramped at times.

Tolles Essen von guter Qualität. Das Personal ist freundlich und fachkundig. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Unser Besuch m Goldenen Hirsch hat keine Wünsche offen gelassen. Vom super leckeren essen zu einem sehr zuvorkommenden Service war alles perfekt. Wir kommen gerne wieder!

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