Roter Hirsch in Jena

We had a very tasty meal here, portion size was okay; Price-performance fits. We'd love to come back. The restaurant on the ground floor is very rustic and authentic. Rustic upstairs too, but newer. Conclusion: Overall, an honest inn with delicious food and drinks at reasonable prices.

Very good German food and fast service. Prices are moderate by today's standards. What is striking is the large number of staff, which probably speaks for the management. It's a bit uncomfortable on the ground floor and the chairs are hard, but well, you can bear it to eat. All in all recommended.

I was here for dinner WITHOUT staying overnight. This means I can't make any statements about the rooms yet. The restaurant is nice, the food is delicious and the prices are great for the large portions. I had a knuckle with fried potatoes and very sour sauerkraut. (I don't know whether Thuringian sauerkraut is regularly more acidic than Hessian sauerkraut.) That's the only criticism I noticed. I would love to come back.

Very nice restaurant with friendly staff and very, very good food. We were delighted.

Great restaurant with traditional Thuringian cuisine and small but nice overnight accommodation. Not only interesting for tourists (in addition to the numerous regular customers), but also for business travelers thanks to the family atmosphere and the friendly attitude of the (especially younger) staff. Down-to-earth and uncomplicated, just the way you like it as an Austrian guest.

The employees are super unfriendly!!

Good cold beer and traditional German dishes!

Spontaneous visit to the restaurant for dinner

The food was really top. Thuringian cuisine. The portion sizes were reasonable. The service was polite and quick.

On February 14th, like many others in Jena, we were looking for a table for two. After several attempts, we finally landed at the Roter Hirsch. It was also busy, but we were lucky and got a table for two. The restaurant is located in an old building, which doesn't feel uncomfortable. The service was fine, if not particularly friendly. The menu offers a good selection, and there are also suitable dishes for vegetarians. Our starters – spiced beef and salmon tartare – were truly excellent. The main courses also tasted good, and the portion sizes were reasonable for the price. One negative point, which ultimately led to a rating of three instead of five stars: the side dish, red cabbage, was still cold when served. However, after we complained, they reacted quickly and apparently heated the plate in the microwave, because the arrangement remained unchanged. Afterward, everything was hot and tasted perfect. Another minor criticism: If the menu offers a bottle of water, it shouldn't be made of plastic. The supplier offers an equivalent alternative in glass bottles, which is hardly more expensive for restaurateurs.

I really liked this very old restaurant. The overnight stay is just as rustic as the inn, with a toilet and shower across the hall. The whole house, everything crooked, unfortunately including the bed. You almost roll out. Takes getting used to.

Supper good food, good value for money, I'll be happy to come again when I'm back in Jena.

Yes. The food is very good. The price is okay.

Incredibly sad about this lousy service. Today we tried again. The three of us went into the restaurant, and there were only four tables occupied, and the two ladies were standing in the kitchen talking. They were visibly uncomfortable being asked for a table. One of them came over and roughly placed the cards on the table, without a word. No hello, no nothing. I asked for the children's menu, and she replied, totally annoyed, "Wait a minute." In an unacceptable tone. We left the restaurant and are now, unfortunately, eating somewhere else again. THIS WAS THE LAST CHANCE FOR THIS RESTAURANT. As an entrepreneur, I know good service is important and would be happy to offer them employee training. Best regards, Maria Lekhi - The Academy for your Growth

The reception of guests was a complete disaster. We wanted something delicious to eat, but when you're greeted like that, you lose your appetite. No thanks, we'll spend our money elsewhere. Greetings to the older lady who was super unfriendly. There was no service that day.

nice staff, delicious food, recommended

Unfriendly waitresses. Never again.

I've rarely been to such a disgusting place as this. Apart from the fact that the waitresses were very unfriendly, the food didn't taste good either. The restaurant also made a very dirty and uncomfortable impression.

4.80 euros for a glass of mineral water.

As always, what can you say like at home the women/service are cheeky and the beer is cold 😉😊

The two of us ate in the restaurant yesterday and I have to say I can't understand the negative reviews here. But these are just snapshots and personal feelings. My partner and I were thrilled. We had reserved for 6:30 p.m. and arrived 10 minutes early, which wasn't a problem. The waiter was very nice and accommodating, we were able to choose the table and were served immediately and very nicely. I had a beef broth at the beginning which was very tasty. My partner had schnitzel with fried egg and fries. The schnitzel and fries were homemade and super tasty. I had the ox cheeks with russet cabbage and dumplings. The cheeks were tender as butter and the dumplings were homemade. Everything was very tasty. The price-performance ratio is great. We'll definitely be back.

Very cozy, rustic, tasty, very friendly, happy every now and then

Very nice restaurant, food is inexpensive, good and portions are large.

The food absolutely delicious. So a clear 10/10 and at an unbeatable price. Service was also top 👍 I can't rate the room. Absolute recommendation!!!

Kartoffeln waren kalt, das Fleisch ungewürzt und die Bedienung total unfreundlich. Die Krönung war der „Kaiserschmarren“…nie wieder!

Super fast and nice service and the food was very tasty

Well attended on Tuesday evening. Food came quickly and tasted good. Service friendly, fast and courteous. Thank you 😘

Good home cooking, but with room for improvement. Neither of us liked the fries at all, the rest was ok, but not great

Even though the inn was very busy, the service was good. The food, on the other hand, was unfortunately only warmed up incompletely and tasted okay. The biggest point of criticism was the treatment of the openly anti-democratic right-wing clientele. We would have assessed things differently in a university town.

The best Thuringian food in all of Jena from a gastronomic perspective. The roulade is unbeatable. But what's not so nice anymore is why does the mineral water have to come from Lower Saxony?

Rustic restaurant with good food

Very rustic restaurant, you can also get a seat at lunchtime without a reservation, the food was very tasty, the price was reasonable, the staff was very nice. Not a long wait for the food.

Very nice restaurant. A good selection and the children's menu was very popular. Very good food. Friendly service.

Delicious food, nice atmosphere and nice and attentive staff 😊

We had a spontaneous meal there yesterday. The fried potatoes are addictive. The inn is cozy. Would love to come back.

Unfortunately, you cannot reach this store by telephone even during opening hours. 10 attempts of continuous ringing. This only gives the possibility of assessing the service as subpar. The rest could therefore be similar.

Employee (tall with glasses) runs aggressively towards passers-by for no reason.

Was yelled at and chased by an employee (big wears glasses) for no reason because we rolled on an e-scooter (walking speed) as we walked past the restaurant. Then he became aggressive, scaring not only us but the guests. In the end it jumped 20m behind us, which I think made the guests feel uncomfortable. I can't understand at all why someone could be so unfriendly if they didn't want to resolve things peacefully. I really find that disgraceful. It should also be mentioned that we are minors. Catastrophe.

I spontaneously decided to eat at the Roter Hirsch. The ambience of the ancient inn is authentic and the menu is also traditional. I didn't wait 7 minutes between ordering and eating! This is extremely fast even by fast food standards. The high quality of the food was even more astonishing. The drinks also came quickly. There is free WiFi. The service was friendly and there at all times. I can only recommend the Red Hirsch without reservation.

Very nice restaurant with a dining room. Very good German cuisine.

Very good service and very good food

Historic, 515-year-old inn with delicious rustic Thuringian cuisine without frills and chickimicki.

Overall ok. My meal (falaffel) didn't really correspond to what was on the menu. They forgot the stewed tomatoes and the can was something..... When oho had finished breklmaing, three small cocktail tomatoes were delivered on a plate, soaked in a lot of butter. The service was extremely unfriendly, but maybe that's how it is in the city... Would choose a different restaurant next time

It's a nice inn. The schnitzel with fried egg and fries is also very tasty. The inside atmosphere is very cozy. Outdoor area also fine. The service good. We'd love to come back again

There's still good old home cooking here. Freshly prepared and very, very tasty. The inn has the typical old town atmosphere, is very well maintained and clean. The staff is friendly and courteous. The waiting times are absolutely okay. The location is very central and accessible by all public transport. If you arrive by car, you can use the surrounding (usually paid) parking facilities without usually having to walk for more than 5 minutes. In summer, the beer garden also offers outdoor seating. My conclusion: great location, highly recommended.

The restaurant is amazing. On the first floor there are several rooms, beautifully furnished, multiple styles. The service was great, the lady was perfect - we came with children, so she immediately brought us a children's menu that you could color and crayons. More professional behavior, a minute after she brought the food she came over to ask if everything was ok and if we were happy. She spoke to the children several times and brought them Haribo candies after the meal. Smile all the time. More than maximum satisfaction.

Very good food and great service. The price and the rose beer are also okay.

Gut gegessen, sehr freundliche Bedienung, herrlich geschlafen und ein reichhaltiges Frühstück. Das alte Gebäude war ein Erlebnis an sich, alles alt aber blitzsauber!

Food too greasy, onions too mushy, drinks like water too expensive. 0.4 for €4.90 🙉 Don't come back.

I had a plate of red venison, the meat was good, the onions were wobbly, the sauce was way too fatty, the fried potatoes were excellent, but the vegetables with it from the jar of mix pickles for €25 were definitely too expensive and a glass of still water was €4.80, that's not possible. ... and we didn't get the starter soup at all

Great, delicious cuisine. Great atmosphere. Nice personel.

I can recommend it at any time! Food great and service anyway! Many more years!

We had dinner in the inn with 6 people. For three of them the food was good, for the others the side dishes were cold. The cuisine is home cooking.

A wonderful inn! Was here visiting Jena and grandma recommended it! The food was very tasty and plentiful. Kudos to the kitchen! Very friendly service. A super nice team and very helpful in a difficult situation. Thank you again! We will be back.

Was okay. Nice service, quick and friendly.

We arrived very late, around 9:15 p.m. Nevertheless, it wasn't a problem to order something else to eat. The waitress was super friendly, the dishes were beautifully prepared and the food was incredibly tasty.

We had dinner as part of a conference and were very satisfied. Friendly and courteous service, tasty food and a good price-performance ratio.

Good cuisine, good price-performance ratio

We were there for dinner today. The liver was so deliciously seasoned and tender. Top price and nice atmosphere. Highly recommended, thank you!!!

Food was good, but not outstanding. And for good it was a little bit too expensive. Service was friendly. In general, however, it unfortunately fell a little short of my expectations of a good German restaurant.

Very good German food. Dumplings with roulade and salmon were very, very good. The service was also friendly and even though it was a full house, we were served quickly for lunch on Thursdays. Gladly again and only recommended.

We ate there on Monday evening, great service and great food. Meat was completely on point, soooo tasty 😋, would love to come back.

Absolutely delightful traditional German restaurant, with delicious food, and great service - they fed me real well after a very long journey, despite the fact they were closing very soon. Cheers, and will be back very soon!

Food was ok, hence the 2 stars. The waiting time and the service, however, are not justifiable. We were there with 2 children. After exactly an hour our starter soup came. After 1.5 hours and repeated requests, the main course arrived. There were still a lot of places available, so it couldn't have been due to high occupancy. After paying, the waitress left without saying goodbye. Unfortunately we won't be coming back.

Very very tasty food, good portion for a good price. Only recommended

Very nice, rustic inn with good, local food. The service can be quite overwhelming at times...

Thank you for the delicious regional dinner. We were very satisfied and would love to come back. Very friendly staff keep it up.

I went there again after a long time and I still like it. 😁 It wasn't German, but it had an Italian touch, but I'll definitely come back again. It's a lovely location in the city 🏙 and the ambience is perfect. At some point there will be German cuisine there again for me. 😁 🤭

Very friendly staff and very tasty cuisine. Be sure to reserve

I live the vintage vibe of the restaurant. Every corner looks beautiful and charming. We were nicely received and suggested to have a seat upstairs. For the food, I order a grillhaxe which is a grilled pork knuckle and sauerkraut. The combination was great and the sauerkraut was not sour as sauerkraut should normally be, but there was a hint of sweetness which was refreshing! The mustard was divine. However, they gave too many potatoes I couldn’t finish them and felt so sorry about the food waste, but it was really too much. So, if your stomach doesn’t have an XL capacity, don’t forget to mention to the staff that you want less potato.

One of Jena's oldest restaurants is conveniently located and the beer was perfect. Because I don't know what the food is like, I can't comment on it.

Cozy service was very nice, but some of the food wasn't good. The food was frozen and still frozen. The turkey breast wasn't cooked through and the grill plate was bad, unfortunately the meat had gone bad.

It's always best to reserve in advance 😉 Food is very good.👍

Very nice service, delicious food at good prices for this time. We would love to come back 😊

I always enjoy going there. One of the oldest guest cities in Jena. Very good food.

Came here for the food. Rumpsteak is served with sides in large portions. Service is good and fast. Do come early as restaurant is popular. Would return again.

Delicious Thuringian food, rustic ambience and nice central location in Jena. We will be back definitely.

Very cozy inn. The food is very good. Home cooking. We all enjoyed it very much. The service was also very friendly. We will be back.

Very tasty, rustic, nice service

Very well located inn with a great atmosphere. Food very good. Service on point and very friendly. I like being here.

Spontaneously had lunch there, very friendly staff, great ambience and, above all, good German cuisine at moderate prices. Lovely again.

Nice, quaint restaurant with very good food.

Great ambience, great service and delicious food. Everything perfect. Thank you.

The food was very good, service was also respectful, friendly and attentive. It went quickly until we had our dish at the table, even though it was dinner time.

Nice, rustic restaurant with delicious food

Very tasty food. Authentic Thuringian cuisine. The service was very attentive and courteous. Good price-performance ratio.

The restaurant offers a huge abundance of meat, the portions are huge and the atmosphere is very good, the service is also good, but it is always almost full.

We arrived unexpectedly on a Sunday at 3 p.m. Service was nice, quick service. Food was very tasty, good German cuisine.

The food was good. The service takes some getting used to.

Ich war am 17.02.2024 im Gasthaus und auf der Wochenkarte war ein tolles Angebot. Geschmorte Beinscheibe vom Kalb mit Klößen und Lauchgemüse für stolze 23,90€. Da ich keine Klöße mag, bestellte ich das Gericht mit Kartoffel-Blumenkohl-Stampf. Als das Gericht kam war ich kurzzeitig begeistert, der Stampf schmeckte sehr gut, auf den vermeidlichen Beinscheiben war eine tolle Soße und im ersten Moment war auch die Menge des Gerichtes i.O. Leider waren ca. 80% der Beinscheiben Knochen. Auf Nachfrage ob man preislich dieses Problem auslösen könnte, hatte ich ein Gespräch mit dem Inhaber. Mir wurde erklärt, dass auf dem Teller 160g Beinscheiben angerichtet wurden und das dem Standard entspricht. Es gab seitens des Inhabers keinerlei Einsicht, dass 160g wenn sie zu 80% aus Knochen bestehen nicht zufriedenstellend sind. Unter dem Strich habe ich für eine Portion Kartoffelbrei mit etwa 35g Beinscheibenfleisch knapp 24€ bezahlt. Ich denke das ist erbärmlich!!!

I ordered a vegetarian dish - it was delicious. But they accepted it somehow strangely)). If you go to drink beer and have a snack, this is probably a good place!

Hungry after visiting a restaurant! I was at the inn on February 17th, 2024 and there was a great offer on the weekly menu. Braised veal leg slice with dumplings and leek vegetables for an impressive €23.90. Since I don't like dumplings, I ordered the dish with mashed potato and cauliflower. When the dish came I was briefly thrilled, the mash tasted very good, there was a great sauce on the leg slices and at first the quantity of the dish was ok. Unfortunately, about 80% of the leg discs were bone. When I asked whether the price could solve this problem, I had a conversation with the owner. It was explained to me that 160g of leg slices were served on the plate and that this corresponds to the standard. There was no understanding on the part of the owner that 160g is not satisfactory if it consists of 80% bone. The bottom line is that I paid just under €24 for a portion of mashed potatoes with around 35g of leg meat. I think this is pathetic!!!

Very good food, rustic decor, good service.

Delicious old German, rustic cuisine

Very tasty German cuisine, great service and reasonably priced 👍

Very good food for a small price. We were there without a reservation on a Saturday around 12 noon. Even though the place was busy, we got a table straight away. The service was very friendly. Our food came quickly, was tasty and surprisingly cheap. That's when you realize what rubbish the fast food chains sell you at completely exorbitant prices.

Treffe mich einmal in der Woche mit einem Freund im Roten Hirsch, um hier zu essen (und Bier zu trinken natürlich). Dabei wählen wir in der Regel "Rippchen" aus. Hier hat der Rote Hirsch ein Alleinstellungsmerkmal. Überhaupt ist der Rote Hirsch im Jenaer Stadtzentrum eine der wenigen Gaststätten mit deutschem Hintergrund, die, Stand jetzt, die "überlebt" haben. Möge das auch so bleiben... Hofft: Matthias aus Jena.

Haben gut gegessen und hat uns hier sehr gut gefallen. Sollte man bei einem Besuch in Jena auf alle Fälle ausprobieren.

Wir waren zum Mittagessen dort. Wir hatten drei verschiedene Essen aus der Thüringer Küche und alle haben echt super geschmeckt. Die Bedienung war sehr nett, Wartezeit okay. Kann einen Besuch hier nur empfehlen!

No tenían sitio. Serios...nain...nain.