Hotel & Gasthaus STERNGRUND in Zella-Mehlis

We got off the highway to find a restaurant for a bite to eat and stumbled upon this place completely by chance. Fast service, very good and tasty food for a very reasonable price, and we finally got a proper pot of coffee outside of Schleswig-Holstein. <3 We also ordered dessert: a cream puff with hot raspberries and vanilla ice cream. It was simply amazing and incredibly huge. I've now saved the place in my Google random discoveries folder, and if we drive this route again, we'll stop by again.

For the obligatory Thuringian bratwurst as a quick stopover, quite expensive but good.

Went to dinner today with my two granddaughters. The dumplings were a dream! Greetings to Anja in the kitchen. The playground will be finished soon, too, once the good house spirit has driven the 100th wheelbarrow of wood chips up the hill. Best wishes, Jana.

This restaurant offers a great selection of food and drinks and a lovely ambiance. The price/performance ratio is OK.

Too bad the roulades were all gone... 🤣 The "Swiss-style" schnitzel was great. The service was excellent, too... We'd love to come back.

A huge thank you for allowing us to sit on the sunny upper terrace. A big compliment to the landlady, who truly loves her job and made us feel it as well. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. Best regards from our passing travelers, Alex and Martin

We had lunch here today. It was quite busy. The food was plentiful and delicious. We'll go there again sometime.

Great food at great prices. Great surroundings.

The welcome is always friendly and warm. 😊✨💖 The service is extremely fast, and the food is consistently delicious, offering excellent value for money. 😋👍💯 The staff is very friendly and clearly seems to enjoy their work. 😄🌟😊 Best wishes from the Möööschen travel group

Regular since 1976😂😂 Always happy to come back!!

The welcome is always friendly and warm. 😊👍👏 The service is characterized by speed, which minimizes waiting times for the food. 🚀⏱️💯 The dishes are always freshly prepared and impress with their delicious taste. 😋🌟💯 Special praise goes to both the kitchen and the service staff. 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳💖🎉 Best, the Möööschen group

Excellent service, delicious cream puffs, and great food. The restaurant is highly recommended, and it won't be our last visit.

Great atmosphere, delicious food, and super friendly service. Very relaxed!

An absolute disaster! We had reserved a table for the evening of July 9, 2025. When we arrived, there were only three guests there. We ordered our food and after 1.25 hours!!! asked when it would arrive. The waitress told us that the chef was now preparing it. After another 15 minutes, the waitress informed us that the order slip had disappeared into the kitchen 😂 and no food had been prepared. Since it was already 6:45 p.m. and the kitchen closes at 7:30 p.m., we couldn't reorder and left. "It can happen," was the waitress's response! Incidentally, this was already the second time this has happened to us there. Never again!

We went to Sternengrund just to eat cream puffs, and we weren't disappointed. The cream puffs there are truly huge and taste delicious. We highly recommend them.

Yesterday, I spontaneously went out to eat with my parents. We decided on the Sterngrund restaurant. The food was, as always, excellent! Because of the huge portions, I've never been able to fit a cream puff in the past, so my mother and I opted for a senior's plate. The service was first-class! We've never been welcomed so warmly and hospitably in our lives. Many thanks to Ophelia! My dog ​​also immediately received a fresh bowl of water. It's also important to me how man's best friend is treated. Animals recognize good people immediately.

For families with children, yes. Not so suitable for those who need peace and quiet.

Food drinks everything very good,

Very nice restaurant and hotel, the food was delicious, and the waitress Ophelia was extremely attentive ☺️ Perfect location in the Thuringian Forest. We'd love to come back. 🫶🏼

Went to Sternengrund today. It was perfect. Great service; Ophelia loves her job and people, and you can tell. The food is delicious and plentiful, and the value for money is great, too. The hotel rooms are comfortable and very clean. We were there with friends and would love to come back. ☺️

We were at Ophelia's today and were sooooo impressed. Fantastic service, lots of EXTRAS arranged for us with a smile. Simply a dream! THANK YOU Ophelia and THANK YOU to the kitchen team. Everything was delicious!

I went there for dinner and it was very good and reasonably priced.

We received courteous service, and parking is available on-site. The value for money is good. The giant cream puff was reasonably priced at around €12 and plentiful. We definitely won't be coming back.

We had a super nice service - we would love to come back

The cream puffs are awesome, 🔨, you have to try them 😋

The rooms were clean and tidy. Not exactly the most modern. But I'd definitely recommend them.

The food was great. The service was very nice and friendly.

The cream puffs are a must. Very friendly staff.

The food was fantastic. Very friendly service. A great selection, and there were books for the kids to read and color.

Ophelia always makes it fun to go to the bistro upstairs; the sausages are delicious, and she's always very friendly. It's always worth a visit.

Our conditions and the general atmosphere are cozy and pleasant. I think Ophelia should get a raise; they're all super nice and super cool.

Great service and friendly staff. Individual requests are catered to. The food tastes just like mom's :)

We came here to eat giant cream puffs. It was amazing👍

The food here is always delicious. We came all the way from Hungary just for the good food.

Great waiters, fantastic, tasty food. Venison goulash was slightly too salty, but was generously served with free drinks. We especially enjoyed the dumplings. The aspic and fried potatoes were also excellent. Great restaurant, simple but very good.

We ate here at Sterngrund today; it was absolutely delicious. If you want to eat a truly delicious cream puff, this is the place to go. The menu is excellent, with everything your heart desires. The service is very friendly, and dogs are welcome, too. A definite recommendation for anyone visiting Thuringia.

After a short hike, we stopped at Sterngrund for a bite to eat. The staff was very friendly and the food was excellent. We'd love to come back.

A round trip came to an end here. The location also offers good restaurants, there's ample parking, and the service is good both inside and outside. We felt well looked after with homemade cakes with whipped cream and coffee/cappuccino. The surroundings invite you to linger or go for hikes in the area. The town of Oberhof, Thuringia, is nearby. So, be sure to give it a try and stop by.

We came here for lunch. The dumplings were very good and the service was very friendly.

Very friendly staff, good food, and no long wait. The trout was served filleted. Highly recommended.

Fantastic cream puffs and super friendly staff, despite many guests we got a table and were served warmly and deliciously

It was another beautiful sunny day at Sterngrund with Ophelia ☀️☀️☀️ Delicious food and always a good mood 💪 Always happy to come back.

Beautiful location! Lovely restaurant and hotel. Delicious food. Portions are perfectly adequate! Busy during motorcycle season, especially the bistro. Friendly service, bratwurst, coffee! Everything is there!!!

Yes, great giant cream puffs 👍👍👍

Food and service were excellent! The cream puffs are amazing 😃

Great service, friendly staff, awesome cream puffs 😃

Not anymore, I was there years ago.

We were only there for dinner. Super friendly staff 👍 The menu is easy to navigate since there aren't that many dishes to choose from 👀, so everyone will find something to eat. Highly recommended 👌🍻

Very friendly service and good food. I'd be happy to go again.

Very tasty food, prices okay, service super friendly

Great service, very tasty food May 9, 2025

Top service, top location. We (Lebenshilfe) greet Ophelia. Top top top

I received great care on May 7, 2025

Cozy inn on the country road between Zella-Mehlis and Oberhof.

Sind heute etwas Wandern gewesen und auch am Sterngrund Eingekehrt. Bei ca. 25 Grand wollten wir etwas kühles trinken. Die Getränke kamen dann auch und waren Energiesparend gekühlt! Um nicht zu sagen warm. Beim Essen konnte mann sich nicht den Mund verbrennen, auch diesen wurde auf kleiner Flamme zubereitet. Sehr zu empfehlen ist das Steak denn dieses kann jeder als Ersatzschuhsohle verwenden bei durchgelaufen Sohlen. Beim bezahlen wurden wir mit einer nicht vorhandenen Freundlichkeit verabschiedet. Keinen schönen Tag oder Aufwiedersehen! Meiner Meinung nach sollte selbst der Stern im Wort Sterngrund gestrichen werden. Einfach nur ein großer Windbeutel dieses Lokal.

Super pleasant local. This is also a great place to come with children. Food is highly recommended.

The food, service and view are great 👍

The food was very tasty, we had stuffed cabbage and a huge cream puff. Unfortunately the service was a bit unfriendly. If you asked if you could sit down, you would get grumpy with them. It had rained earlier and I had no problem getting my chair wiped dry. Food and drink would be served quickly. Good home cooking. Toilets are poorly signposted so you have to ask the service staff. Here, too, I had the feeling that all service was more of a burden than a joy to the guest. The location and the surroundings are manageable.

Just had coffee. The homemade sour cream cake was delicious. It's on a main road - but it looked like the rooms face the back of the forest. The area behind it is very nice with a small stream and pond. There were also many hiking trails signposted.

We had something delicious to eat and our expectations were exceeded. Very nice service, delicious Rostbrätl which is hard to beat. Thank you for the beautiful moments and if we are in the area again, we would be happy to come by 🤩🤩🙏🏼

Very nice little restaurant, friendly staff, very tasty Thuringian bratwurst with potato salad

Good German cuisine with huge cream puffs

I "only" ate a bratwurst with potato salad...it tasted very good. Service was friendly and quick.

Very nice cafe! Great range of food and drinks! Fantastic location, especially for motorcyclists!!

Craziness! We were just passing through. A sign read “cream puff paradise” We came here spontaneously and were extremely enthusiastic. Great restaurant, very nice staff and conditions. The cream puffs are a 10 out of 10. I would recommend it to everyone!

Cozy place in the sun, but overpriced.

We had dinner at Sterngrund for a birthday. We were looking for a cozy restaurant in a rustic style with delicious German cuisine. Unfortunately, our experience today was not what we hoped for. At first we were greeted very unfriendly by the waitress. The table we were supposed to take was shown from a distance. The menus were carelessly placed on the table and the candle, which was barely there, was lit. We went to the table and put our things down. We weren't really seated yet when we were asked about the drinks without being able to look at the menu. It has to be said that we were the only guests alongside two other couples. We felt very surprised and stressed. The drinks came very quickly, which is a positive thing. We decided on our meal and ordered this from the waitress. When one of our group ordered with the number of the dish, all we got was "And what does that number say?" thrown rudely. This did not show professionalism. After a short time our food reached us, it seemed quite quick to us, but we soon knew why. The chicken breast with frame champions was literally covered in fat, which was probably intended to reinforce the missing seasoning. The salad on the side also tasted bland. We also wondered why there had to be bacon bits everywhere, which made the sauce even saltier than it already was. Even the Wienerschnitzel only had anything to do with it. For the lack of quality that we were served, the prices are massively exaggerated. The ambience was just as lovingly decorated as the waitress appeared to us. Another waitress, who we also looked for in vain to enjoy the job, was at least friendly. The conclusion of today's visit can be said: Anyone who wants to treat themselves to a cool drink after a hike and has the necessary change will definitely not be disappointed. However, if you expect delicious German cuisine, you should use the travel time until then and go to another German restaurant.

I spent one night there. My room was okay, but could have been a little cleaner, as the trash belonging to the person who slept there before me wasn't put away. But this was the only thing. Dinner in the restaurant was good, but a bit expensive in my opinion, I had one of the two vegetarian dishes. There were no vegan dishes on the menu. The breakfast was great and the service in the morning was also very accommodating. Since breakfast was served separately for each guest and there was no buffet, I had told them in advance that I didn't eat meat, which was taken into account straight away in the morning and there was simply more cheese. ;) You can start hiking straight from the hotel, which was really great.

Good restaurant, food was tasty. Unfortunately, the prices on the website do not match those on site. This should urgently be adjusted.

We wanted to have lunch there during a long weekend. Although we came in without a reservation with 6 adults and 3 children and the waitress was alone and many of the tables were occupied, we received a very friendly welcome. After a brief consideration, the waitress told us that if we had some time we could stay. We didn't regret staying. The service was quick and friendly, and painting supplies were immediately brought for the children. The food was great and plentiful, no matter what. If we're ever in the area again, we'll be happy to come back.

Instant recommendation: the "giant cream puffs" are half the size of the ones I actually know as giant, but they were delicious.

We went there for cream puffs, which were delicious. Friendly and pleasant service.

On February 25th, 2025 our family celebrated a wedding in the restaurant. All guests praised the very friendly service. The dishes presented were great. We will recommend this location.

Highly recommended. The food was great.

During my first visit I already promised that I would come back. My second viewing appointment, 4 months after my first visit, topped my first impression! Delicious Viennese style schnitzel with fries. Service is top and super friendly. I would give more stars if possible. All I can do is promise: I'll come back when I'm nearby!

Recommended hotel. Friendly staff, prices ok. You should definitely try the super cream puffs. Today, however, it was a “failure” for me; the hot cherries had a strange taste. In summer there are often illegal motorcycle races on the road past the hotel.

Very nice, small inn. Good selection of regional dishes. Huge cream puffs. Very tasty. Great staff.

Giant cream puffs of the finest kind aren't the only thing that's good here. The service was also warm and accommodating. We'd be happy to come back.

Worth recommending. Super friendly and fast service.

Great, perfect nature, clean rooms, friendly staff. I recommend it.

I was here for lunch at short notice and I think I only got a table by luck and I liked it. For me personally it is a very nice restaurant and the staff are very friendly. Oh, and I personally really enjoyed the lunch 👍

We're only reviewing the restaurant here. A nice, comfortably furnished restaurant. Fast, friendly service. Thuringian cuisine, including giant cream puffs (plate-sized) in various variations. Prices range from average to high, depending on the dish.

The service was really great and the ambiance is beautiful, including the fireplace, which we really enjoyed. Thank you so much❤️

Very friendly service and we ate very well.

Very pleasant aftertaste. Trout is great! But I was captivated by the dessert: a mountain of cream, ice cream, profiterole dough, hot berries! Great combination of taste and price!

Highly recommended for its specialties

Good food at normal prices. Were just to eat.

Restaurant recommended in every respect!

We spontaneously stopped in for dinner. We received a very friendly welcome, the fireplace warmed us beautifully and the food was good and plentiful. We would love to come back

Very nice staff, great food, great ambience.

Short vacation in Oberhof. We were traveling in zella-mehlis and on a tour of the ski area and stadium and ski jumping facility in Oberhof. Since we were here before, we came back. It was tasty again and we'll be back. The restaurant was well attended.

We were there on January 7th for the silver wedding anniversary. It was a very nice evening. The service was great and the waitress was super friendly. The food was delicious and also for a great price. We wanted to thank you again for a great evening.

We were at Sterngrund for the family celebration on January 7th, 2025 and I have to say that the entire family and friends were completely thrilled, both by the food and also by the service. The staff was super friendly and put their heart and soul into it. It's been a long time since I've had such a positive impression. Thanks for that!

We came back again for the giant cream puffs and were also very happy with the service.

We went here spontaneously for lunch today and it was a very good choice! The food, especially the Tafelspitz, was excellent. Very charming service and very child friendly. My husband comes here often in the summer with his motorcycle group and they are always very satisfied. We'll be back.

!:::::::hier wird abgezockt::::!Wir waren zum Mittagessen hier... meine Frau bestellteThür. Bratwurst mit Kart. für 10,90 ...ich bestellte Wiener schnitzel mit Pommes für 18,80 ..die freundliche Bedienung bot statt Pommes Thür.Klöse an ...ja ok... ...meine bitte .: die soße nicht über s Schnitzel.giessen....die bedienung. klaro kein Problem...brig ich in einer extra Schale....alles schön und gut.....kein Wort über dafür das extra preis Extrapreise.. kostet....dann die Rechnung ...der Hammer: Soße extra 2,50...Klöße etra 2,80...dann noch der Hammer dafür Gebühren divers Speisen ???? 2,50... alles in allen 7.80 mehr ..ich hätte auch Pommes gegessen die waren ja im preis drin....sorry das ist HAMMERABZOCKE hier muss man Vorsicht walten

We drove past it the day before and wanted to eat there because it looked very nice from the outside. Unfortunately we were disappointed with both the food and the ambience. Loveless and more reminiscent of a village pub than a restaurant.

Delicious food (the schnitzel was really great and is recommended), nice staff and a short waiting time. Highly recommended.

Very nice here and the food was super tasty. Thank you again.

Very good Thuringian cuisine / restaurant to eat and relax.