Haus Großjung in Essen

Great beer garden and cold beer. The menu could offer a bit more variety. Quite expensive and not as good as the previous owner's.

Ordered a fish platter from the grill, very tasty and very reasonably priced. Super friendly service

Absolutely delicious food (I had veal liver) and very friendly service. It's comfortably furnished, and the beer garden is wonderful. We were very satisfied.

I don't understand the occasional negative reviews. The food was very good (fish platter, veal liver) and reasonably priced. Very friendly and attentive, and the wait time was acceptable. I'd gladly go back!

We were there with a large group (about 20 people), with advance reservations, of course. The service and the quality of the food were excellent.

The only positive thing was the food. The service is unfortunately worse than bad. The waiters and waitresses barely understand German, so mistakes happen. Everyone does everything and basically nothing. You can't pay by card because the card is too old. The waitress said, "The boss doesn't want to buy a new one." Wow... (See another woman's review from January 25) We ended up having to pay via PayPal into the boss's personal account. His response was, "Yes, but then you can get the money back. Why don't you have cash with you?" Because we don't live in 1983 anymore. He took a photo of my husband's ID because apparently they can't trust customers?! We wanted to take the rest of our food with us, but instead of packing it up, it was thrown away because they didn't understand us. The piece of meat I got to take home was probably taken out of the trash—why would they just throw away the vegetables? We definitely won't be coming back and wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

Can you recommend this place? Yes and no!!! The atmosphere is good, but they urgently need more attention to hygiene. My recommendation would be consistent adherence to HACCP lists. The table is covered in food scraps, and old ice cream cones add a sweet touch. The waiter has been here three times now without even bothering to clean it. (No, it's not full) Too bad :(

The outdoor seating by the Ruhr River is quite comfortable. The service was very friendly. The chicken skewers were delicious. However, the sauces, which I suspect weren't homemade, were very mushy.

The food was good, but the service was infrequent and inattentive. Unfortunately, the manager doesn't seem to appreciate the fact that his EC payment machine is new, because payments with various cards didn't work. I was then offered to pay with PayPal, which I did. Unfortunately, the money didn't arrive straight away, which caused the manager to distrust his customers, even though I showed him the payment. I was then asked to pay by bank transfer. Our food was also thrown away, even though we specifically said we wanted to take it with us. We were offered new food, but the whole experience and the way they treated their customers will not cause us to return to this restaurant.

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful team at Haus Großjung. We spontaneously dropped in last night with 10 people without a reservation and got a wonderful table in the beer garden. We received great hospitality, excellent service, and a very friendly team. We're already looking forward to our next visit! Thank you!

A lovely stop along the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path. We sat comfortably in front of the fireplace and enjoyed the good food. You could put up a sign on the other side of the river; we almost rode right past it.

Great service and stop for a break on the Ruhetal cycle path!

We were guests at the Großjung restaurant several times during our one-week stay in Essen. We were impressed by the hospitality, the service, and the tasty, home-style cooking with a small, balanced menu that left nothing to be desired. The seasonal daily specials, offered off-the-menu, are unbeatable in terms of value for money, and beware: the included 0.2 liters of wine were deducted from our drinks bill. The family-run Großjung goes to great lengths to ensure its guests have a relaxed and pleasant stay; unfortunately, this is often no longer a given these days – every now and then, a little composure helps to recognize this important characteristic of hospitality.

A beautiful little restaurant right on the Ruhr River. We had a really good meal here: the liver was very well prepared, and the rump steak was much better than at the Blockhaus. The waiters are very friendly and attentive.

Great food, great atmosphere ❤️

Very friendly and attentive service, delicious food, a varied menu, a lovely beer garden, excellent value for money, and the Ruhr Cycle Path right outside. We'd love to come back :-)

We celebrated my mother-in-law's birthday here. The beer garden is cozy and no-nonsense, located near the Ruhr River. The food was good, down-to-earth, and the service was first-class and exceptionally attentive. We'd love to come back!

Guter Service, nette Atmosphäre

A lovely restaurant on the Ruhr River with attractive indoor and outdoor areas. They offer specials such as "Schnitzel Day." Seasonal specials are also available. We had asparagus with shrimp and monkfish, for example. Friendly service and reasonable value for money.

Highly recommended, not just for small dishes.

Very nice place with a pleasant atmosphere, pleasant service, and great value for money. Personally, I'm quite critical and sometimes quite conservative and narrow-minded. 🙈 In any case, I was more than satisfied here and can't really understand the comments about simple, home-style cooking. We were there as part of a large celebration, and every meal was harmonious, tasteful, and presented in a truly appetizing way. It was also delicious. The service was super friendly, quick, and pleasantly unobtrusive. I'd love to come back and recommend it to others! Thanks for the great afternoon!

We came full of anticipation and left disappointed. Unfortunately they were ignored by the waitresses. Unfortunately, even after calling attention to it several times, nothing happened. We left after 20 minutes - up to this point we couldn't order a drink nor was a menu brought to us. It's a shame that the service doesn't match the beautiful location. The food could certainly be good if you can order it.

I am extremely disappointed and angry!! Today on Mother's Day we had dinner with 15 people at Haus Großjung. First of all we got 4 menus for everyone, so we had to ask to get a few more because it took forever for everyone to choose. I chose pork medallions with hollandaise sauce, broccoli!!! and opted for fries instead of the fried potatoes on offer. The unfriendly waiter didn't like the fact that I wanted fries instead of fried potatoes. He also made that clear to me with his voice and facial expressions!!! Before the food came I wanted to change my baby and asked about a changing room or another option. The waiter looked at me annoyed and asked what a changing room was and then simply said that there was no such thing. Everyone got their food one by one, only mine was wrong the first time. I got something gratinated. On the second attempt, after my family was almost finished, my food came and it was wrong again. This time asparagus instead of broccoli and fried potatoes instead of fries. I was annoyed and hungry. The food was not seasoned and therefore not tasty. Our request for salt was ignored. Conclusion: Service an absolute disaster and the food underground!!!! Two years ago everything was so great, what happened??? Spend your money elsewhere otherwise you'll be annoyed to death!!!!

Very comfortable, sitting together is time bound, staff attentive.

At the weekend I celebrated my birthday with family and friends in Haus Großjung, an old half-timbered house that is idyllically located directly on the Ruhr and with its beautiful beer garden under tall, old trees that invites you to linger. Since I didn't want to put together a buffet, but instead wanted to put together my own small one from the extensive menu that would suit all of my guests' tastes, we tried a lot in advance and since everything was very tasty, it was even more difficult for us to choose!! The chef and boss “Rudi” responded to every request and made everything possible. Even my husband's to create a dish that isn't on the menu! A lactose-free dessert was also brought to the table in no time! You feel and taste, "Rudi" cooks with love and passion!!!! The appetizer platter was, like all the other dishes, super tasty! All main courses came to the table at the same time (28 people)!!! The choice of drinks was also successful and thanks to the attentive, always with a smile on their faces and helpful "hardworking hands", the evening was more than successful!!! Many thanks to the entire team!! Also on behalf of my guests!! See you very soon!!

We were guests at Haus Großjung for the evening celebration of our friend's 70th. The very good food, the friendliness of the staff and the nice atmosphere gave us as guests a great evening. We will be happy to visit the beautiful beer garden when the opportunity arises and wish the new operators much success.

Warm beer, outrageous asking price, three slices of bruschetta on a very small slice of bread for seven euros, an incredible €25, just disappointed. Mobile card payment not possible. dirty tables outside, instead of clearing and wiping, orders are simply placed on them.

You wait half an hour for two cold drinks... otherwise beautiful surroundings right on the Ruhr :)

Always delicious! Always friendly! Always happy 🥰

The “new” Haus Großjung is simply 100% recommended! The new tenants are a very lovable and professional family who, day after day, put their hearts into this beautiful half-timbered house located directly on the Ruhr: the food is fresh and delicious, the ambience is a dream and all of this is available here for a really hospitable price-performance ratio. I can absolutely recommend the changing daily menu, the picturesque beer garden, the large interior rooms for celebrations and the freshly tapped beer. My family and friends are very happy to come back… Thanks to “Rudi” and see you soon…:-))

Had dinner there with 14 people. The food, ambience and service were good, everyone got their food at the same time, the price was right. When the weather is good you can sit outside near the Ruhr. Always my pleasure.

A pleasant restaurant with a very good price-performance ratio. When the weather is nice, the beer garden is also a great destination. We would particularly like to emphasize the pleasant service. We always felt very comfortable and our dog was also welcome. We can therefore recommend Haus Großjung to everyone.

We were there for the fifth time today. The food has always been good. At first it depended on the service. But today everything was great.

A beautiful, cozy, old inn with a great atmosphere. Our meals were all good, and the service was very friendly. We'd be happy to return.

I always like to stop here after a long walk along the Ruhr and drink a delicious wheat beer in the beer garden. The waitresses are always friendly...and yes, when it's full it can take a while. Every person only has one head and two hands. I haven't eaten there yet. However, what I saw looked appetizing

We felt comfortable. Food was very tasty and every wish was fulfilled. We would love to come back 😀

Today we stopped at the Großjung house after a long walk. We were at the beer garden at 3 p.m. and had to wait 10 minutes for a free table. After a quarter of an hour we were finally able to order drinks. After another 25 minutes we left without drinking anything. Our waiter was no longer in sight and the others didn't care. The service on site is a complete disaster. There were four waitresses in charge of the beer garden, with everyone apparently serving every table. No concept, hardly any agreements. The waitresses got at each other because everything was going on without rhyme or reason and the guests were complaining every minute. Incompletely delivered orders, long waiting times for food and drinks as well as for invoices were the reasons for the complaints. If three meals were ordered, the last person at the table had his meal when the other two were almost finished. When a bill had to be split, the waitress was overwhelmed and grabbed her head. A guest went to the boss to complain. He came out again and said to his companion that he doesn't care about complaints. Well then, cheers meal if the boss doesn't care about anything. Hops and malt seem to be lost there. Our table was covered in stains and crumbs from guests in front of us. The table wasn't cleaned the whole time. The other tables weren't wiped down either. If you want to sit down for half an hour after a walk without ordering anything, this is the place for you. If you want something to eat and drink and don't want to spend half the day there, it's better not to. We will definitely not be coming back…

Unfortunately, the service staff had nothing under control on the terrace today. You could also hear from the tables to the right and left only criticism, e.g. that we waited over half an hour for a coffee. Unfortunately it has happened several times. It's a shame, because it's actually nice here.

We chose this restaurant based on Google reviews and were definitely not disappointed. We sat outside and had a nice view of the Ruhr. The restaurant is in a very quiet location. The service was very friendly and gave us good advice on what to eat. The food came very quickly and it tasted great. The portions are just right. You get full, but don't feel overeaten. The prices were definitely reasonable for the great quality. Will definitely stop by here again!

We didn't listen to the negative reviews and gave it a chance. Fortunately! We were served well, ate deliciously and the drinks were well poured and cold. We have known Haus Großjung for over 30 years (including weddings and silver weddings) and will remain loyal even now (with new owners). Despite the journey

Yes, nice restaurant, nice service, friendly, respond to requests. Unfortunately I couldn't judge the food because we were only there for a funeral. Rolls, cakes and soup were good.

Today we ate at Haus Großjung for the first time in years and were thrilled. The food was delicious and freshly prepared, the service was very attentive and friendly. In terms of price, you can't say anything negative at all. We'll be back 👍

The food was very good, the service was friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is very cozy and appealing

Ambiance is sufficient, menu is stocked as standard. Service nice and friendly. The day we were there it was pretty empty. Was here when I was a child. Unfortunately, my favorite dish is no longer there.

We ate well, everything was perfect. A very friendly service, attentive and yet discreet enough. And all at a good price. The atmosphere is a bit rustic, but everything is clean and cozy, including a fireplace! Unfortunately it seems to be more of an insider tip at this time of year. Not only recommended as a beer garden in summer, Haus Großjung offers special days every week with food at a fair price. A real recommendation. Definitely go!

Friendly service, delicious food right on the Ruhr. Card payments are currently only possible to a limited extent (January 2025).

The best Viennese schnitzel in the Ruhr area - and a charming ambience in front of the fireplace with delicious draft beer and a friendly team. Haus Grossjung is an insider tip right on the cycle route on the Ruhr. Absolute recommendation!

Very nice restaurant, great service... the food was very good 👍

Very good food, quick and very tasty!

Always recommended...even after it's in new hands, delicious food and friendly service

We were there for dinner with 16 people. High quality ingredients, very tasty food with delicious sauces.

Absolutely disgraceful. The food was cold and overpriced, the service was lackluster and the card reader didn't work. The boss requested a direct transfer and was rude! Never again!

Despite a reservation, we were not given a table on Christmas Day. I cannot recommend this restaurant.

Today we wanted to sit with our family at our reserved seat and got the wrong table twice, meaning not everyone could sit

Successful steak menu, optimally cooked. Thank you for this dining pleasure. By the way, the other menus are also great. I can recommend the restaurant to everyone

Very friendly staff, very good food. Highly recommended!

We felt very comfortable there, a nice view, the staff was very nice and the food was really good, we'll definitely be back.

Here you can find good food and an intimate and warm atmosphere, the numerous paintings will make you feel like you are in an art gallery. Here they offer Dunkel beer which is really good. If you want a typical Schnitzle, Haus Großjung offers numerous combinations to try! Staff and owner very friendly and helpful. Very interesting account!

Friendly service, delicious food...

Großjung has new owners who are planning changes to the beer garden. Let's hope that the interventions don't damage the ambience too much.

Oh well. It's going ok. Nice location, but that's it.

Wonderful beer garden directly on the Ruhr. We only had drinks. Unpleasant surprise when paying: With an EC card only from 20.00 euros - but luckily there was the option of paying via Paypal via a private Yahoo address. Nice!

We celebrated our birthdays in Haus Grossjung in September 2024 with 56 guests. The champagne reception, the buffet with main courses and desserts and the location and service were very good. We were very satisfied and would like to thank the Haus Grossjung team for a very nice evening.

After a walk along the Ruhr we actually just went for a drink in the beautiful beer garden, but then the mixed starter platter for 2 people on the menu appealed to us, just the right thing for a small lunchtime snack, the freshly prepared mixture of cold and warm was perfect simple, reasonable for 20€, we always like to come here.

The food was very tasty, the atmosphere and the staff were very friendly. I definitely recommend it.

Sehr lecker gegessen zum wiederholten Male zu einem sehr guten Preis-Leistungsverhältnis! Selbst Sonderwünsche werden umgehend erfüllt!!

Extremely courteous service, ambience 10 out of 10. Everything was to our complete satisfaction. ♡

Unfortunately it's not as beautiful and tasty as it used to be 😞

Delicious food in a rustic atmosphere. We were warmly welcomed and the service was very good! No long waiting times and very courteous service. The portions are absolutely sufficient for small appetites! We can highly recommend stopping here!

We ate the Schnitzel Trio, although we personally liked the Paprika Sause best. It was a decent portion and the schnitzels weren't dry either 👌🏼 we also had the pasta with spinach and turkey. This tasted great too! The service was very friendly ♥️ we would be happy to come back.

Super tasty, everything freshly prepared. A visit is worth it. Nice attentive staff. Nice cozy atmosphere, whether in summer or winter. Not only is the food great, the wines are also highly recommended.

We eat here every week, for me it's the best place to eat. Super fresh and really tasty food! The staff is very nice and attentive. Only to recommend

Today we ate at Haus Grossjung for the first time with 4 people and were very impressed by the ambience and, above all, the food, as well as the beautiful beer garden. It was very tasty and we will definitely go there again often. A very nice restaurant on the cycle route on the Ruhr. Always my pleasure.

Wir waren spontan dort essen und sehr zufrieden! Leckeres Essen und sehr freundliche Bedienung! Offensichtlich gibt es einen neuen Wirt, der sich viel Mühe gibt, den schönen Biergarten mit altem Baumbestand zu betreiben.

The outside area could need some TLC.

Das Essen war sehr lecker und große Portionen. Eine gemischte Auswahl verschiedener Speisen und viel Auswahl an Getränken. Die Bedienung war sehr nett und hat uns schnell bedient. Wir gehen wieder dort hin. Haben im großen Sahl gesessen. Wie empfehlen es weiter.

Tender lamb, perfect beef carpaccio, wonderful shrimp and the freshest salad, dressing perfectly coordinated! The food was a pleasure, everything was fresh and made with love! We've come here a few times and are always impressed!! Only recommended!

We went here on the recommendation of the campsite caretaker on our arrival day. The beer garden is beautifully landscaped and large enough for 40-50 guests. The service was friendly and attentive. We regularly asked whether everything was OK or whether we would like anything else. That was pleasant, but not annoying. You can tell from the food here that the chef enjoys his job. Everything was lovingly prepared and very tasty. The Alster, which was mixed here with Fanta, was also perfect on this hot day. For dessert there was a fantastic soufflé. The prices are okay, especially for the quality offered. The two of us paid around €70 including tips for drinks, food and dessert. We'd love to come back when we're here again.

I was just eating there. It was very tasty. The portion size was just right for me. The service was friendly and quick. Price-performance ratio was right. I can only recommend it!

Ambiance cozy and quiet. Service staff friendly. Food super delicious 👍👍👍

We had dinner there on Sunday. Good portions and tasty food. I highly recommend the caramelized goat cheese on tomato salad. Very friendly, attentive service. The good-humored man is a professional and enjoys his work, as he himself says, which is rare these days! Thank you for the good service!

Yesterday after our arrival at the Ruhrcamping we stopped in for dinner. Great restaurant with a beer garden, a good menu (where everyone will find something) and nice service. The food was very tasty and sufficient.

The food was very tasty, it just took a bit of time to bring to the table. We previously went on the canoe tour from Hattingen as a group and it was a great destination for us

Nice beer garden, very nice team - best bruschetta ever! You really feel welcome. Thank you! 😊

The food always comes hot, very tasty dessert too and their service is super fast and nice

Very nice beer garden. The food was very tasty and served by very attentive staff. Great excursion restaurant and a clear recommendation as a “hiking stop”!

Super delicious food, everything freshly prepared, decent portion, super satisfied 😍 The staff are also very nice and respond to the guests' wishes. You feel very comfortable. Very nice atmosphere only the best. Definitely come often 😍🙌🏻

It was our first time in this house and we had reserved a table Very nice atmosphere, partly sunny due to large trees Very nice, friendly staff. The food was very tasty. We'd love to come back

We were there yesterday and were pretty disappointed. The starter platter for 2 was quite disappointing and no comparison to the previous offering. The young man seemed a bit overwhelmed with the service.

Update 7.8.24 Turkey with champion sauce. Whole 2 champions in the sauce is an absolute cheek. It's a really nice beer garden but the service is really terrible. Some of the girls who work there are super unfriendly and seem very arrogant. You wait over 20 minutes before you can place a drink order, and it takes another 10-15 minutes for the drinks to arrive. Food tasted so-so and yes, price-performance ratio - rather unsatisfactory!

Were there today. One star is still too many. No comparison with the previous operator. Price and performance don't match. No credit card payment possible without appropriate notice. We won't be coming back.

The food was good, reasonably priced, a bit upscale, but not too expensive, reasonable price-performance ratio! That day I was sitting in the beer garden and a few idiots said that even though I was outside and at least 10 meters away, it bothered them when I vaped my medical cannabis capsule! Cannabis is a medicine, not a poison like nicotine, nicotine smokers are tolerated, although as a sick person I can't tolerate nicotine, I won't say anything because it's in the open air, actually you should keep this neurotoxin away from a bar or beer garden keep, and not ban customers from vaping medicinal herbs, if poisons such as nicotine are still allowed, and the poison alcohol is drunk and sold in front of children, which is apparently completely normal, despite the fact that both are deadly neurotoxins from which tens of thousands of people die every year! As I said, the food was good, but I will remember this experience and will see if I eat there again, for the unpleasant treatment, albeit due to an alleged complaint from stupidly grinning smokers sitting far away, in my opinion, Unfortunately there is a 3 star deduction! The quality of the food and the price were good and reasonable, I thought the waiter's apology was good if I was really honest, so 5 stars for that and the friendliness! It was stupid to have to get up and then go to the front of the bar like a criminal just to vape my medicine, especially I was 40 cm further to the right behind the fence than where I was actually sitting! There is a lot of room for improvement, other restaurants react differently, I felt uncomfortable, despite the apology and the good food for around €60 with drinks for 2!

I loved this restaurant. Because it is hidden in Essen directly on the Ruhr. Cozy atmosphere, great food and service in the upper middle class. But now after the change of ownership we were very disappointed. The atmosphere is no longer what it used to be. Dirty window sills right at the table (even my child noticed). The service was ok and the size and taste of the food was reduced. It was positive that card payments are now possible. It's a shame, it's the last time for us and at a really stylish location with potential.

After the new takeover there is no comparison to before! No more atmosphere, the usual great food with a Mediterranean selection was not retained. Accordingly, few guests! Inattentive service, a shame for this beautifully located restaurant on the Ruhr with previously very many regular guests!

Went to the Großjung house today on a short bike ride for two, we forgot two drinks, we even had to remind them twice, the starter came 20 minutes after the children's meal. It was also full but the two waiters were overwhelming but really nice. However, food is very expensive.

The food was very good and arrived quickly. The service was friendly and accommodating. Only a little more could be done for the ambience in the outdoor area, i.e. table decorations e.g. a lantern and/or flowers on the table, a few beautiful plants around it, sweeping away leaves, fairy lights in the trees, etc. :-)

The food was good, the service was also nice and the outside terrace was also good. Will definitely come back there again.

We stayed in the beer garden. You can sit there under large trees and enjoy the proximity of the Ruhr. Everyone (4 people) enjoyed the food very much. However, the portions could have been a little larger.

Great atmosphere in the beer garden and very tasty food. Some portions were a bit small. The service was quick and friendly. I will gladly come again.

We used to be frequent guests at the Großjung house. After the closure and current reopening with a new owner, we were back in the beer garden for the first time. Visually not much has changed, apart from the tables placed on the extension. We only had drinks, so we can't comment on the quality of the food. The dishes at the neighboring tables smelled very tasty and also looked appetizing. However, there is still a lot of room for improvement when it comes to service. The beer garden was only moderately to sparsely occupied. Nevertheless, the waiter didn't feel obliged to wipe the tables or empty the ashtrays. When this was asked at the next table, he shuffled away complaining and then came back with a greasy rag and very superficially wiped the table. When paying he couldn't remember which drinks we had... Training the staff and a lantern or flowers on the (then hopefully clean) table could do wonders for the ambience and service.