TORHAUS Möhnesee in Möhnesee

Totally overcrowded, with only two fixed breakfast options. Then you have to buy each item from scratch. The advantage is the proximity to Lake Möhne.

We were at the Torhaus yesterday with a group of 19 people. We tried to reserve a table for coffee over the phone some time ago, but were told that they only accept reservations for lunch and dinner. When we arrived yesterday, the first question was why we hadn't reserved earlier, given our group size... We were lucky that a large table with 17 seats was available. We quickly pushed the chairs together to add two more. We all found a seat! Two employees at the Torhaus asked us to put the two chairs back at the neighboring table, as such behavior was not permitted. Four of us were supposed to sit at the neighboring table, even though we all fit at the large table and it was clear that we only wanted coffee and a slice of cake. The employee was unwilling to find a solution. I went back to the counter to discuss the situation, since, in my opinion, it made no difference to the restaurant whether 17 or 19 people were sitting at the table. The waitress had enough space to refill the drinks and cake. Finally, another employee came over, who, in my opinion, was quite annoyed by the discussions and simply told us to do as we pleased and not to argue any more. Afterward, the service was good and the cake was delicious.

Delicious "Torhaus Currywurst"!

I only visited the food court. The staff was super friendly, and the food is highly recommended.

A wonderful destination. Delicious food, lots of art to admire in the garden, and the property itself is a true feast for the eyes. The food and service are also very good and highly recommended. We've been there many times and would love to come back :).

Recommendation 100% after renovation 2025

Highly recommended! The food was amazing! Service was super friendly and attentive!

I can't say anything about the hotel...we only went to the restaurant.

We went there for dinner, and it was truly delicious. The ambiance is perfect. The adjacent park is also truly beautiful and inviting to stroll through, with statues and decorations everywhere to admire. This was our second visit, and certainly won't be the last. Highly recommended.

Wonderful ambience, great service, incredibly delicious and high-quality dishes.

What a beautiful spot! If you don't stop here, it's your own fault. It's not your typical motorcycle hangout near the Möhne River, but as a moped rider, I received a very warm welcome. Free parking in front of the entrance! Beautifully landscaped grounds, there's something to discover around every corner, everything is well-maintained, great seating, delicious food, coffee, and cake—you're in a different world here, both inside and out. Even the walk to the toilet... worth mentioning. September 5, 2025

very unfriendly staff, got up and left

A very good restaurant with a wonderful, renovated conservatory. A small but very fine menu. Also famous for its fantastic cakes at coffee time. Reservations are essential!

4 stars only because I can't rate the rooms. However, the roulades were a culinary experience for me. As a Swabian, we just like them differently here. The staff is very friendly and prepares food with a very open heart. The price is reasonable. I'd be happy to go back.

Very nice place the food is also delicious, also have good sweets

Beautiful restaurant nestled in the forest. Great food, superb atmosphere

Always happy to come back! Great atmosphere, delicious cake, great location!

Always worth a visit. Great atmosphere and excellent food.

Great location. The ambiance and food are excellent. The adjoining sculpture garden displays interesting works of art and offers plenty of room for interpretation.

Great location, delicious food.

A beautiful, cozy restaurant/café and hotel on Lake Möhne. Perfect location, ample parking, delicious food, friendly service, and what a beautiful park, lovingly maintained with hundreds of art sculptures scattered throughout. We love coming back and discover something new every time.

A very nice restaurant. With a beautiful garden and works of art to admire. The park-like setting is right on Lake Möhne. The restaurant serves very tasty food. Prices are mid-to-high. It's almost impossible to get a table without a reservation. On weekends, it's definitely not possible without a reservation. Very busy. The ambiance and food are highly recommended.

Very good food! Fresh and delicious! We'll be back!

Very good restaurant. Many regional dishes and ingredients. Lovely ambiance, very busy – reservations are essential for more than two people.

We ate there on Saturday. Even though it was very busy, everything went smoothly and there weren't long waits. Great food 👍

Everything is just right here. Especially the service, taste, quality, and ambiance. From the entrance to the garden to the toilet. Thank you for this (sadly, now so rare) wonderful dining experience and the exceptionally friendly and competent staff. 5* Plus from us ✨

The location and service are great, the food was good, but not a highlight in my opinion.

Restaurant with a beautiful garden. Delicious food and delicious cakes! Great opportunities for strolls!

We've been drawn to Lake Möhne for over 20 years, always to the Torhaus because we liked the concept of the Torhaus, the Fischerhütte, and, back then, the Wald und Wiesencafé. Unfortunately, we last visited the Torhaus in early 2024 (before the renovation). Yesterday we were almost shocked! Even though the renovation turned out quite nice overall...it's now become a much too LOUD CANTEEN...the GLORY of what was once a special place is gone! No more candles on the tables, shoddy plastic flowers as decorations... It's more of a mass-production affair now... sitting outside is a thing of the past :-( The food was okay, if you were served. The garden is unkempt, a shadow of its former self! There are wine barrels on the tables (outside), and some of the plants are dried out... The garden is dying of thirst... it's unloved! The gatehouse has lost its shine. Perhaps the new operators shouldn't just focus on quantity; walk through the garden with your eyes open! It's crying out for help!!! Every garden lover's HEART bleeds! Perhaps a trip to Bad Lippspringe can help; the fisherman's hut hasn't lost its "SHINE"!!! We probably won't be back under these conditions. What a shame...

The food in the Torhaus was truly outstanding – very tasty and of the highest quality. I would definitely return for the food alone. However, I found the atmosphere in the conservatory very distracting. The background noise is more reminiscent of a large shooting hall or train station concourse. This isn't about kitchen or technical noises, but rather the background noise of the guests' conversations: Since so many tables are located in a very large conservatory, voices from all sides refract and mix, creating a very loud, echoing atmosphere. You can hardly hear each other at your own table, which is a shame. Visually, the Torhaus is very attractively designed, and the outdoor area is also truly beautiful and inviting. If the acoustics in the conservatory were more pleasant, it would be almost perfect for me.

Great location for good food. I can't say anything about the hotel.

It used to be a top-notch place, but unfortunately, after the renovation, it's deteriorated considerably. The ambiance is less cozy than before, especially the acoustics at the back window are extremely loud. The service is unfriendly (black hair, tattoo on upper arm). It's a shame. We probably won't be coming here as often anymore. Used to be top-notch 👍🏼 Not worth the long drive anymore :(

Yes. I highly recommend this place.

After the renovation, much flair and charm was lost

The gatehouse at Lake Möhne is a great idea for a day trip. We've never seen anything like it. A thatched old gatehouse as a restaurant, spacious and spacious, with very high-quality food and drinks and good service. However, the extensive park with numerous sculptures, bird aviaries, a lake, and many themed houses with seating invites you to linger. One small drawback is that visitors are transported by buses, so it gets very crowded. I think that's unique.

Such a wonderful, enchanted place. I'm completely touched by the beauty of this complex. We were there for dinner. The food was delicious, and the staff was very friendly and attentive. The location is unique. I love the lovingly designed sculpture garden/forest—perfect for stretching your legs after dinner!

This was our first time at the Torhaus, and despite the fact that it was delicious, my celiac disease was very well catered for. I felt safe and the food was delicious. 💯

Unfortunately, the price/performance ratio isn't right. Very expensive.

We were with a group for a smaller event in the adjacent Torhäuschen building and received excellent service. The staff was attentive and their communication was refreshingly fun. Furthermore, despite the relatively long walk, the service was lightning fast. We moved to the conservatory for dinner. Here, too, the service was perfect and the quality of the food impeccable. In summary: A perfect evening in a perfect restaurant!

The drinks arrived within a minute, and the cake is excellent. The art garden is worth a visit; it's very quaint.

Went there for dinner...Everything was good for this great restaurant...

Everything from the best service food drinks and the park

When visiting the Möhne Dam, a visit to the Torhaus restaurant is a must. The restaurant is beautifully located, and parking is available right outside. The menu appeals to us. They emphasize local produce, which is something we love. The staff is attentive and courteous. The outdoor area is interestingly designed and offers plenty of space. The ambiance inside is equally harmonious. All in all, a top 5-star recommendation.

All in all, OK. Not an absolute highlight. If it's really crowded, I wouldn't want to be there. I found everything a bit uncoordinated.

We had lunch here, and it was delicious: currywurst with fries for €12.50. The ambiance is very pleasant and worth a visit. Paths around the inn lead through a sculpture garden, which is also wheelchair accessible. There are also disabled parking spaces in front of the entrance.

We received friendly, quick service. Even though we didn't have a reservation, we were served after a friendly request and courteous service. Everything was good, and we'd be happy to go back.

An absolute must-visit. This lovingly designed restaurant is beautifully presented. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Absolutely top-notch.

Very nice!!! Friendly service!!! Unfortunately, the other guests were annoying...we were approached every 10 minutes to ask if our table was about to be free. That was the only negative. But the place can't be blamed for that.

The ambience, service and especially the food are wonderful.

Beautiful café garden, definitely worth five stars if you were served. Large parts of the outdoor dining area, as well as the indoor area, are apparently closed and unserviced due to a lack of staff. It's lovely to look at, but a visit isn't recommended in good conscience. Unless you just want to stroll in the pretty and richly decorated garden. In that case, you'd have to bring your own coffee and cake. 😜

The food and service were great… although we waited 90 minutes for the food. So the evening wasn't quite as relaxing.

We only went to the restaurant, and it was very crowded, extremely loud, and extremely unsuitable for quiet relaxation and enjoyment. Unless you like such a stressful environment with "hundreds" of people.

Möhnesee gatehouse and sculpture garden simply great.

The food? Truly delicious. The renovation? A real hit—stylish and inviting. The atmosphere inside? More like a cafeteria than a restaurant—you almost wait for someone to walk by with a tray and cups of pudding. There are some nice seats outside, but many remain empty due to staff shortages. Sitting inside on a summer evening when it's over 20 degrees Celsius just feels wrong. It's a shame—because you could easily find your favorite spot for balmy summer nights here.

I was there for rehab and ate there with my family over the weekend. A meal wasn't necessary because the visit was only for one day. Still, a great experience.

After the renovation, it's very nice there. The service is very friendly. We'd be happy to come back.

A very nice gourmet restaurant with a stunning view of Lake Möhne. Friendly staff and a menu with many beautifully prepared Turkish dishes.

I'm truly thrilled with the Torhaus! A huge amount has changed here in recent years, in every respect. The food has improved significantly, and the new extension gives the whole place a bright, friendly atmosphere. It used to feel a bit dark, but now it feels completely inviting. No wonder so many people love coming here!

I don't know of anything comparable in the area. The staff and the food are top notch and after the renovation the ambience is simply uniquely cozy and beautiful.

new restaurant extension very chic, food delicious

Absolutely top, delicious cakes, very friendly and attentive service!!!

Cakes and tarts are simply delicious

The food was delicious and the staff very friendly and accommodating. The only thing I personally didn't like was that they asked us how long we wanted to stay over the phone (when making the reservation).

Super! Top! We ate cake here! Everything was delicious.

We spontaneously went there for cake. The location is very beautiful, and the garden is worth seeing. The cake slices were very large and delicious. I think the value for money is good. The staff were very attentive, friendly, and quick.

The food 🥘 and the fantastic atmosphere are worth a trip!!!!

Fantastic place! Great restaurant, stylish decor, excellent food, and a wonderful garden! It's simply wonderful!

We went there for breakfast. The atmosphere was very nice.

A dream garden to wander through. Great art and delicious food.

The ambiance, food, and drinks are of a high standard, 5 stars. The service is excellent. The wonderful surrounding park gives the hotel a unique selling point. This is where the only criticism comes in. There are several aviaries in the park. While this type of caged accommodation may meet animal welfare standards (some cages appear very dark), in my opinion it doesn't fit with the overall concept of the complex, which follows a cosmopolitan program with plenty of art and nature. One point deducted for this. Incidentally, many species of birds can be observed and heard in the wild in the park. We cannot comment on the rooms.

Unfortunately, I couldn't get a seat because the service staff in several areas couldn't/wouldn't offer any more garden seating, despite many small groups requesting seats. As a guest, I was told to bring staff over so they could serve more people. Unfortunately, that wasn't appropriate or sensible because there were still seats inside, and they would have been served. And to be honest, there were a lot of service staff; I have no idea what the regulations are in place. Well, they clearly didn't rely on us as guests, but it's a shame. Especially since there were still plenty of nice seats outside in the 27-degree sunshine. But even self-service would probably be too complicated.

We visited the restaurant, but didn't stay at the hotel. Everything was excellent. We were very pleasantly surprised by the value for money. We sat in the beautiful, lovingly and creatively designed garden. This garden is for quiet enjoyment and NOT suitable for playing. We would love to come back!

Great food. Good service. We were there for lunch on the weekend. Very busy. Still not too loud and pleasant. Thank you. We'll be back.

Yesterday we visited the Torhaus on the Möhnesee. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the cakes were excellent.

Great for walking, a beautiful area by Lake Möhne. The restaurant was excellent, and the food was truly the best we've had in a long time. The entire staff was super friendly and accommodating. Everything was homemade, from the sauces to the mayo. Simply a wonderful day out. Even dogs are welcome here.

An absolute recommendation. The sculpture garden is huge and stunning! We were there for lunch and had a delicious meal. We didn't stay in a hotel.

We just took a walk in the garden. It was superbly maintained and beautifully landscaped. Lots of art.

We enjoyed the quiet location and the very pleasant ambiance. The food and drinks were excellent, and the service staff was very friendly and accommodating. We definitely recommend it; we'll definitely be back!

We've been there twice. Great atmosphere and delicious food. Go there. Absolutely fantastic.

Great atmosphere...but the service has deteriorated a lot. I wanted to sit outside today and was told that it was closed. In such sunshine, it's not understandable, a shame....that's how you can run the place down.

We were there with a group of about 10 people. The group had registered. Nevertheless, we were immediately told that it would take a very long time, and if we ordered an appetizer, it would take even longer. The service was extremely confused. One person's dish was simply missing and was then delayed until the person at the counter mentioned it for the second time. The food was okay, but the price didn't reflect the quality. Furthermore, the dining room has the feel of a Sauerland shooting festival.

Torhaus am Möhnesee – Dining with Style and Flavor Modern decor, super friendly service, and the "Öhm Wilm" schnitzel? Absolutely delicious! If you're looking for authentic cuisine and a relaxed atmosphere, this is the place near Lake Möhnesee. Enjoy it right away, feel good right away!

The Torhaus Hotel/Restaurant is an old, venerable building! The old interior is truly very tasteful and worth seeing. The park and surroundings are also very beautiful. The furnishings are truly fantastic! The building (which is also a listed building) has now been extensively expanded in a very modern style. A large winter garden with a large terrace at the rear was created, which was also the only one open during our vacation (mid-July 2025) and was very popular. Many guests were unable to find a seat, even though the old garden area at the front (with approximately 100 seats) could not be used because there was no staff to serve them. This old guest garden is truly a hit and very tastefully decorated. We were very sorry that it was not possible (even as hotel guests) to be served here. A major drawback was that, as hotel guests, we could not find a seat in the new winter garden or on the terrace at the rear. On 3 of our 4 days, it was impossible to find a seat at lunch/afternoon/evening. It was also impossible to sit at the front of the hotel garden in the evening after a bike ride/walk and get a drink. Several waiters (including the bartender behind the counter) were asked repeatedly. Unfortunately, we were not treated as hotel guests. The hotel offers plenty of outdoor and indoor seating/rooms, which could be reserved for hotel guests. Unfortunately, no one in the hotel/restaurant was able to serve us appropriately. Also worth mentioning is the breakfast, which unfortunately wasn't offered buffet style, but rather as a set plate with a selection of cold cuts/cheese/jams. Scrambled eggs were also available upon request. Unfortunately, there were only rolls, no bread. There was also no selection of fruit. But we found the breakfast very good, but in a buffet style, you can be flexible. It would have been nice to have been able to use the old house with its old furnishings. 🤷‍♂️ But unfortunately, the staff was lacking. Overall, the Torhaus is highly recommended. But house guests should receive better service. It's also worth mentioning that the staff was very friendly and helpful!

It is a very nice restaurant with friendly staff and delicious food

We were absolutely thrilled with the beautiful ambiance and the delicious food. We'd love to come back to enjoy the delicious venison goulash.

We visited the Sculpture Park as a couple and then stopped for a cappuccino and a slice of cake. The park was as beautiful as ever. The restaurant was beautifully bright, spacious, and comfortably furnished. Super friendly service. 👍😊 We'd love to come back. We highly recommend it.

Very nice garden area, good food, friendly staff. Above all, there are also very good parking options! I can't comment on the rooms as I didn't stay there overnight! Best regards

Today, after a long time, we returned to the Torhaus. After the renovation, it was absolutely fantastic. Excellent food and outstanding service. We'd love to come back.

Highly recommended. Great food, friendly staff, beautiful garden.

Almost everything would be perfect if it weren't for the many birds in the small aviaries. It breaks my heart. I don't think it's appropriate anymore!

Nach dem Besitzerwechsel hat die Qualität stark nachgelassen. Beispiel Schnitzel Öhm Wilm. Statt frischer Champignons mit frischen Zwiebeln jetzt Dosenpilze mit Röstzwiebeln. Kein Vergleich mit vorherigen Besuchen. Natürlich ist alles wesentlich teurer geworden.

Wir wollten nur draußen vor dem Eingang, an den bereitgestellten Stehtischen, etwas trinken. Ich hätte alles drinnen an der Theke geholt und auch das Leergut wieder zurückgebracht. Das war leider nicht möglich. Dort würde es keinen Verzehr geben war die Reaktion. Mit meinem Kommentar „Das wäre aber sehr gastfreundlich“ sind wir unverrichteter Dinge wieder weitergezogen. Wir kommen nicht wieder. Das steht fest. Mal sehen wie lange das gutgeht.

Wir waren das erste Mal nach der Übernahme des neuen Besitzers hier und es war erschreckend. Die Atmosphäre des Torhauses ist einem Speisesaal Ambiente gewichen. So traurig.

Very nice location and really good food! The service was also good and fast.

After the reopening, we feel at home at the Torhaus again, and the dishes have improved again. Now we're giving it full stars again. The house dressing for the salad is absolutely amazing and highly recommended, and finally, you can get small baguette slices instead of bread chips, which, by the way, were the reason we stopped going to the Torhaus Möhnesee. But it has been beautifully renovated, the service is fast and friendly, and the food is once again delicious. Now we'll gladly come back 🤗☺️

Very nice ambiance, friendly and accommodating staff, delicious cakes 🍰, and various seating options to suit your mood. A moped parking space would be nice; I'm definitely planning another visit.👍🍀👍🍀

Absolutely. Anyone visiting Möhnesee shouldn't miss the gatehouse in Möhnesee Delecke. The garden alone is worth a visit, and just the thing after or before dinner.... Bernd Müller ARNSBERG NEHEIM-HÜSTEN

Perfect restaurant great location. Will be back

A restaurant and hotel located directly on Lake Möhne. Very cozy, excellent service, and an interesting menu with deliciously prepared dishes.

Delicious food and a great atmosphere. My favorite restaurant in Soest!