Neue Rentei in Schleiden

Decent erdinger white beer and cool staff

Over the past few weeks, I've stopped at this beautiful spot several times for a short rest. This was always during the weekday afternoons, on days when there are relatively few visitors in this area. The restaurant is very idyllic, the tables are clean and beautifully decorated, and you can sit inside or outside. In good weather, you can enjoy the view of the Urft Dam and the valley. In my experience, the restaurant offers typical snack food with a good selection, as well as various cakes. You get exactly what you expect. The quality of the food and drinks is absolutely fine for me. You can order at the counter and are given a pager. When the pager goes off, your food is ready for pickup at the counter. I find this quite convenient and also contemporary. Especially in times of staff shortages, this is a good way to avoid unnecessary strain on the existing and scarce resources. The staff is always friendly, recognized me on my second visit, and you can even have a quick chat. I find that very pleasant, too. What I find particularly remarkable – in a completely positive sense: This restaurant is located far away from busy roads – apart from the Rursee shipping pier below the dam. On weekends, when the weather is good, it's usually quite busy. During the week, however, it's a slow season (at least economically) – even when the weather is good. And yet, they offer such great service, and the menu is available all week (closed on Tuesdays!)! I consider that a little bit of luxury. Because where else in the wider area is there a restaurant that is open every day (except Tuesdays) in the beautiful Eifel landscape, far away from roads, and where guests can simply arrive any day of the week? I love coming here and always look forward to a little break on my excursions around Gemünd/Vogelsang/Rurberg/Einruhr and these beautiful reservoirs. A big thank you to the team at the Urftseemauer restaurant for being there for your guests and day-trippers and making this little break possible for us.

A newly resurrected restaurant after the flood. Nice atmosphere, very friendly and attentive staff. Despite all the bad experiences, a very friendly and good-humoured host. Very good food.

Ordered there for the first and last time today. For 20 euros we got 6 chicken wings (you could tell they were from the supermarket) that were slightly black and two schnitzels of hollandaise without anything. No fries, no salad, just nothing. And the schnitzels were tough and dry. Unfortunately, with a delivery time of well over an hour, I can't say anything positive overall.

As always, a great experience! Nice atmosphere, a menu that offers something for everyone (if not, just ask) and also nice people with a good atmosphere.