Restaurant Arena in Löningen

Unfortunately, all the sauces were too salty.

Unfortunately, the restaurant has suffered a significant decline in quality, taste, and service. The rump steak was tough and extremely salty, but at least cooked medium. The fries were lukewarm at best, and the shrimp in the surf and turf were swimming in oil and weren't even peeled. They were also so long in the fryer that they were simply tough. The lamb fillet, as listed on the menu, was overcooked and unfortunately had the texture of shoe leather. The rice was also lukewarm at best. The mushroom cream sauce could have been used as sealant. It was definitely too thick and, like the rice, barely seasoned. The bruschetta was the worst thing I've ever eaten. A poorly baked pizza dough in a waffle cone, about 1.5 cm high, topped with a mountain of tomato salad. This was also completely oversalted, but there was no trace of basil, pepper, garlic, or any other seasonings. Arugula was also nowhere to be found. The cocktail (Sex on the Beach) was simply disgusting. The only thing I could taste was pineapple juice, hardly any trace of alcohol, and the color... more like greasy dishwater. Unfortunately, the salad was also a disappointment, consisting of canned corn and beetroot with a bit of Lolo Rosso, iceberg lettuce, and two cucumber slices, each about the size of half a cucumber. Everything, including the dressing, was meager and extremely salty. The portions were also not commensurate with the price. The only positive thing to mention was the wheat beer. But that was delivered pre-packaged... The service was atrocious. One of the servers barely spoke German, and hardly anyone else was around. I would have liked to have another drink, but if no one came... So, to sum it up. For €91, I have a much higher expectation of food and drink quality, as well as service. Simply utterly disappointing and infuriating. Especially since we were there for our 10th wedding anniversary and my wife's birthday. The server's reaction was particularly disastrous. All in all, not recommended and a rip-off.

„Leo“ ist die beste Kneipe der Welt und das zu Recht! Mit dem Charme des 19. Jahrhunderts und einer Mischung aus einer rustikalen Tresen-Kultur und nordischem Landhaus Stil setzt Ihr gekonnt eure stets Top temperierten Getränke gekonnt in Szene. Fernab vom hektischen Alltag fühlt man sich in längst vergangene Zeiten zurückversetzt. Die Atmosphäre der Bar ist unverwechselbar und die begleitet von den besten Getränken, die das 21. Jahrhundert zu bieten hat. Gerücht oder nicht – die Kneipe ist legendär für ihre „Malzgranaten“ und schafft es, gerade weil sie dabei so ursprünglich geblieben ist auf Platz eins!

We found a nice, inexpensive hotel. We were allowed to store our motorcycles safely and dry in the garage. Two excellent single rooms. Perfectly adequate, especially for the price. We had a lovely meal and drinks in the evening. Breakfast was also excellent. If we ever need to stay in the area again, we'll be back. You could also charge your electric bikes in the garage; there were at least nine plug-in sockets.

Very friendly staff ☺️👍👍👍 (they even made breakfast for us early, even though it wasn't breakfast time yet, as we had to leave early.) which is certainly not something you can take for granted these days. Lovely decor. We'd love to come back 😊