Red Ox in Heidelberg

The food is delicious, the portions are big too. There is a pianist playing piano in the restaurant at night time. The restaurant wall and ceiling is full of decorations. The walkway to the table is abit narrow. The toilet is very clean.

Food was quite limited in choice, but absolutely amazing. Best type of restaurant in my opinion!

Always great. A very special place in Heidelberg

Extremely unfriendly chef. Criticism is not welcome here! Food is ok. Prices were exorbitant and half of the salad was fermented. Radish salad tasted like it was already fermented (smells like fart) The biggest outrage, however, is the NO SHOW fee of €35 per person that the people present are supposed to pay? Are you crazy ? After all, we came, shouldn't we complain to those who didn't show up? For me it's a disgrace. Was the last time. Not a good trip

Visit in March 2023. Very disappointing...but unfortunately I have this experience in almost all of Heidelberg: tourist stuff, that is. The atmosphere was quaint...but the waiter was unfriendly. The food is typically Swabian (lentils with vinegar and sausage); But at least in my opinion, vinegar in the lentils is a "technical inability to cook" and takes away the "actual" and, above all, good taste of the lentils. What was extremely nasty: a dollop of “cream” in the other dish, the wild mushrooms! Just disgusting! Something like that has absolutely no place there! There was nothing about that on the menu either! I immediately felt sick and politely asked for a saucer...because I wanted to scoop this unappetizing something out of my food. The waiter then looked at me really badly... but at least brought me the saucer. I didn't complain in the slightest or even refuse the food. The waiter was also unfriendly towards my friends and acquaintances, which is why he was reprimanded by the person concerned. Overall, it is quite narrow there and there is little fresh air. Personally, I have no need to go there anymore. In my defense I can say that I didn't visit this place proactively; but it was a suggestion from one of my acquaintances. Price-performance ratio: unreasonable! It's just a shame about the beautiful and rustic location. Comments in response to my review: After you have hopefully "overcome my late "historical reflection" unscathed: Yes, I know very good restaurants: mostly outside the center. And these are “constantly” good to very good. Anyway, thank you for making the effort to wish me nothing but the best. After all, my culinary realms should remain harmless! On the subject of vinegar: I have already mentioned that it is typically Swabian: But the quantity was too large... my companion also said that. And I stand by it: in my opinion, pouring vinegar into something is not art...but apparently it is a tradition. I don't want to take this away from you. And for me personally: it “covers up” the good taste. I've had excellent lentil dishes elsewhere. On the topic of cream: that's a matter of taste. Feel free to stay with us. Subject of the waiter: He “was” unfriendly. My companion also noticed it...as did acquaintances of mine. But let's leave the topic: you apparently have to see it differently from your perspective! Free advice when the air is stuffy: open the windows more often. The world can be so simple! What do you mean by wickedness? On the contrary: I always describe what I experienced... and to the best of my knowledge and "conscience"... without exaggeration or lies. Because anything else would be indecent. On the other hand, her bitter tone is sometimes entertaining for me. Good luck in doing your best.

The Zum Roten Ochsen restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in Heidelberg. The story goes 300 years into the past. And has been owned by the Sprenel family for 180 years. World-famous stars such as Mark Twain, Marilyn Monroe, Heinrich George, Peter Frankenfeld and John Wayne have dined here. Regional cuisine and freshly tapped beer are served!

So I don't think it's that great there and wouldn't go there again. It is not recommended. The prices are extremely high for what you get. Small portions and nothing special. In my opinion it's just not worth the price. Very narrow and stuffy. The staff isn't really friendly either.

The place where Patrick Leigh Fermor was welcomed, on his journey recounted in the time of gifts, where Fritz and his parents are unforgettable hosts.

For what you pay in this restaurant, you definitely don't get much. Especially with the portion of cheese spaetzle there wasn't even any fried onions. I give 2 stars instead of 1 because at least the salad was tasty.

It was the same today as usual. Delicious good food in a mega restaurant and great people. It's nice that this exists here

I can recommend the Kurpfälzer special plate!!

We spontaneously wanted to eat and drink something in the afternoon. Super great atmosphere, Old Heidelberg and all that. Unfortunately, the reception was very cold and totally arrogant. We left the place again without eating. Above all, the chef or owner or both was extremely arrogant and dismissive, even before choosing a table. Never again with this guy. The owner then responded on Google with a crude excuse, trying to explain the behavior to the guest. Tip: He should better spend his attention on review monitoring on the guests. There have been numerous complaints about this restaurant on Tripadvisor. No more in this place.

Delicious food and the most beautiful ambience

A historic place to have a drink or to have dinner. The atmosphere is very nice with sometimes people playing piano, but it can be a bit loud. If you come here to have a business dinner and to have a serious conversation it might not be the best choice. The beer they serve is good and reasonably priced.

The first meal on HIS's 6-day Germany tour was at a historic restaurant called Red Bull. Lunch of German Feng Shui dumplings is on the itinerary. Lots of frames, elk, and goats in a nice store? The atmosphere, including the corners, is outstanding. The bright staff at the restaurant will serve you piping hot soup and Maultaschen (I was told they are German Feng Shui dumplings...). In addition to this, there are 5 other pickled items on the table, such as sauerkraut, tomato slices, and carrot rapé. The amount was too much for a Japanese woman to finish. ``Is it delicious? Is it delicious?'' the staff will say to you in Japanese, making you feel at ease. Lastly, we had a dessert that looked like custard cream.

The food is quite good. The portions could be larger. Price is high. It's extremely tight in the restaurant. Oxygen is in short supply. The pianist is very entertaining and nice.

Anyone looking for a typically German, rustic restaurant will definitely not be disappointed here. Rustic furnishings and a good selection of hearty German dishes. Delicious food with sufficient portions. Value for money ok, not cheap but not overpriced either. However, the service was unfortunately quite unfriendly and annoyed. When asked about the food, she responded in an unprofessional and annoyed manner. The cook and boss, on the other hand, were very nice and personable.

All that glitters is not always gold. We were there with a group and had a menu €40 is incredible for the tiny amount we got to eat. The boss was in an extremely bad mood, the rest of the staff was nice. Ultimately it's a rip-off of tourists, but unfortunately you can afford it given the quantities. I'm never going there again.

Very, very tasty Wiener Schnitzel with a delicious salad. Service is also great! A total recommendation

The inn is a historic student bar and you can see that on every corner, wall and table. Very friendly staff, delicious food, great wines - simply a full recommendation.

We weren't that happy. The portions were mostly a bit small. At least I didn't get full. The salads in particular were portioned so small that the price-performance ratio was not right at all. Everyone who had eaten spaetzle complained that it was heavy on their stomachs. In terms of taste, the whole thing was middle of the road at best. There are certainly better alternatives locally. Not recommendable

Good food, good hospitality, and a cozy atmosphere.

Highly recommended for everyone who loves German cuisine and home cooking. Such a quaint and historic facility is a rarity today. Definitely visit if you like this.

We wanted a classic German restaurant with the charm of the last decades and that's what we got. Style is maintained here, and that's a good thing. If you want hip, you should just go somewhere else. We liked it and enjoyed it.

Great food, nice service and a nice, rustic atmosphere. I'd love to come back

Really rustic restaurant, very tasty food and good service.

The original in Heidelberg! We had dinner there and were completely impressed. The food and service were simply terrific. Rustic tavern style was also added. Simply authentic.

Mega location, old but with much charm, traditional food and friendly staff.

Lovely place! Typical gasthaus / brown cafe atmosphere. Busy and joyful. Food was really good. I had the rump steak, really good quality. Rest of the table happy too. Service was friendly, attentive and fast.

Also als ich neulich dort war, wollte ich bei Rudi sitzen der gerade am Klavier spielen war. Dann hat der wirt gemeint das ginge nicht, weil dort nur Leute sitzen dürfen, die zum Essen kommen und nicht nur zum trinken. Das war früher anders. Dumm ist auch das Rudi nur noch Dienstag und Mittwoch kommt. Er war der Frequenzbringer in dem Laden. Es ist schade dass ich keine bessere Bewertung abgeben kann. Die Einrichtung ist eigentlich sehr schön und urig. Hoffentlich ändert sich der wirt. Ich meine hoffentlich ändert er seine Meinung,denn dann würde ich sofort wieder hingehen.

Nettes typisches Restaurant mit sehr leckeren Gerichten und freundlichen Service. Wenn es voll ist kann es allerdings sehr laut sein.

Sehr schönes Ambiente. Preise überdurchschnittlich. Essen hat uns gut geschmeckt und kam schnell. Die Krokettenportion zum Hirschgulasch fiel etwas mickrig aus, einen Nachschlag wollte man uns nur gegen Aufpreis gewähren. Das ist einem Traditionslokal dieser Preisklasse unwürdig. Dem Kellner war es peinlich - es seien die Vorgaben der Geschäftsleitung...

Ein passendes Ambiente für Heidelberg. Das Restaurant wird in der 5 Generation betrieben. Es hat seinen eigenen Charme. Wir bekamen sogar Klavier Musik zum Essen geboten. Die Speisen sind sehr gut und das Personal überaus aufmerksam!

Das Ambiente ist unschlagbar gut. Der Bierorgler spielt für das touristische Publikum dezent. Der Service ist sehr aufmerksam. Beides muss man bei den Preisen in der Karte natürlich berücksichtigen, egal ob Speisen oder Getränke, 15 % über regulären Niveau. Das Essen ist an sich betrachtet seinen Preis nicht in allen Teilen wert: die Kurpfälzer Trilogie mit einer dreimal aufgebratenen Bratwurst, der Saumagen fast versalzen, Surfleisch, Kraut und Bratkartoffeln sind gelungen, der Senf billigste Tütenware. Schade, wäre mehr drin, vielleicht hab ich auch mit der Auswahl Pech gehabt.

Nice cozy restaurant. Their famous dish has a strong taste of mustard. Many people seem to like it. How ever if you dislike mustard you will definitely not like it.

Das Essen war lecker und das Ambiente toll. Wir hatten (26.10.23) eine sehr nette Bedienung, der junge Mann war scheinbar noch neu und sehr aufgeregt, er war aber super nett und hat seinen Job toll gemacht. Einziger Haken war seine eher unfreundliche Vorgesetzte, die ihn vor den Gäste sehr unfreundlich angemeckert hat und gar nicht freundlich war ... sowas geht einfach nicht! Schade 🤷‍♀️

Authentisches Gasthaus. Wirklich gutes Essen! So, wie ich es in einem traditionellen Gasthaus wünsche! Sehr gefragt, deshalb (leider) etwas laut. Sehr guter Service und die Chefin rettet "nebenher" auch schon mal einen Gast vor dem Ersticken - Hut ab!

Run by the 6th generation of the same family this restaurant offers a small menu of good quality dishes at reasonable prices. The place is full of memorabilia in an traditional German building in the old town of Heidelberg.

War das Erste mal hier, hat mir sehr gut gefallen, ein tolles Lokal in dem gefühlt die Zeit stehen geblieben ist.Das Essen ist super (Deutsche Küche). Muss man mal reinschauen und genießen.

Essen von Herzen und für die Seele. Vielen Dank für den wunderschönen und inspirierenden Abend den wir bei euch verbringen durften! Wir kamen aus Hamburg spontan nach Heidelberg angereist - und haben nicht damit gerechnet an einem Freitagabend überhaupt noch einen Platz zu bekommen. Das Gasthaus war voll mit den unterschiedlichsten Leuten, ob Künstler, Studenten, ältere und junge Paare aus aller Welt, - man wird vereint und es entsehen alleine dadurch tolle Gespräche. Wir bestellten das „Schwäbische Nationalgericht“ Linsen und Spätzle, welches mich mit jedem Löffel zurück an Omis Küchentisch versetzt hat. Danach gab es warmen Apfelstrudel den man nicht hätte besser machen können. Jedes Gericht hat Herz und ist ein Seelenerwärmer. Als das Gasthaus sich dann langsam zum Feierabend leerte, kam die Wirtin noch zu uns an den Tisch. Wir bekamen eine kleine Führung durch die geschichtsträchtigen Räume, die gefüllt sind mit schönen Erinnerungen und Bildern aus 300 Jahren u.A. Mark Twain, Eisenhower und all die unzähligen Studenten die sich dort verewigten. Danach saßen noch ihr Mann und ihre Kinder bei uns am Tisch und wir hatten die Ehre uns im Gästebuch eintragen zu dürfen. Danke liebe Anne und Philipp für den unvergesslichen Abend bei - und mit euch! Daniela und David

Great German fare, and the staff has been great the two times we have visited. The place also has some history, and you'll find yourself walking around looking at all the steins and pictures.

Historisches Studentenlokal macht seinem Namen alle Ehre. Gelebte und gefühlte Geschichte.

Ein Chef der eine große Gruppe an Kunden ständig spüren lässt, dass man unerwünscht ist. Gruß an die Küche. Essen war sehr lecker.

Wir hatten einen super Abend hier, sehr gut gegessen, ganz tolles Ambiente!

Großartiges Restaurant mit Historie. Tolle Einrichtung und einzigartiges Ambiente. Essen war prima. Ein Muss. Freundlichkeit des Personals kann besser sein.

Eine Gastwirtschaft mit Tradition. Wir wurden hier sehr nett bedient und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Leckeres Essen!

Das Essen war sehr lecker, sehr gute Portionen, urige Location, freundliche Bedienung, am Abend nette Unterhaltung mit Klavierbegleitung. Wir waren sehr zufrieden und kommen wieder 😁

Schönes historisches Restaurant in Heidelberg, Studentenlokal, mit gutem Essen

Das Restaurant bot das authentische deutsche kulinarische Erlebnis, das ich gesucht hatte, und lieferte mehr, als ich erwartet hatte.

Schöne Kneipe (leider keine Außenbereiche, aber ist nun mal so) mit gutem Essen und passenden Preisen. Service war etwas reserviert und kühl, schade. Am Wochenende ist ein Klavierspieler da, der Spaß am Spielen hat. Ist definitiv einen Besuch wert!

Zünftiges Lokal mit gutem Bier und Live-Musik

Service très sympathique et compétent. Lieu chargé d'histoire.

Wir sind jedes Jahr einmal dort zum Essen

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Uriges gemütliches Gasthaus mit deftigen altdeutscher Küche und aufmerksamer und freundlicher Bedienung. Auswahl der Speisekarte gut. Beim Preis/Leistungsverhältnis in Bezug aufs Essen habe ich in Heidelberg leider ein paar Straßen weiter schon besser gegessen.

Ein sehr schönes Lokal Eine große Historie Sehr gutes Essen Sehr freundliche Bedienung Bismarck war auch schon hier. Ein Zitat von Ihm: Ein Volk, dass seine Wirte nicht ernähren kann, ist es nicht wert eine Nation genannt zu werden Er hatte so recht.

Tolles Lokal mit sehr guter Küche, freundlichem Personal und aufmerksamen Inhabern👍Danke für den schönen Abend!

Lecker essen. Kein unfreundlicher Service sondern familiär und süddeutsch wie man es kennt.

Im roten Ochsen fühlt man sich, wie in eine lang vergangene Zeit, zurückversetzt. Die Atmosphäre ist einzigartig, und auch das Essen ist sehr lecker. Dazu der sehr engagierte Klavierspieler, der fast pausenlos, für richtig gute Stimmung sorgt.