Zur Sonne in Merchweiler in Merchweiler

We followed the new owner from his last restaurant because of the good food and wanted to try "Zur Sonne" yesterday. The food was quite good, as usual. However, the pepper and spice mix on my chicken with cream sauce didn't go well with the food, which is certainly a matter of taste. The other dishes were fine. The ambiance is 100x better than before. Beautiful location, well-kept interior, and decent restrooms. I can imagine the terrace will be very nice in the summer, too. The biggest drawback is the service and the cooperation between the kitchen and the waitresses. Unfortunately, the inexperience of the server who served us was noticeable. This can be overlooked, as they were trying hard and will surely learn something new. But towards the end, an incident occurred that I cannot accept. The server offered us the dessert menu around 8:00 PM, and we ordered something: chocolate tart and coffee klatsch, two simple desserts. Shortly afterward, the waitress came back to inform us that the chef had left and they couldn't make dessert after all. 1 negative experience: offering something they couldn't fulfill because the chef left early. Honestly, the desserts were so simple, the server or kitchen assistant could have made them. That really dampened the mood. Afterwards, we heard the male person in the kitchen (kitchen assistant) loudly attacking the server. With an unfriendly "Come here!", she was then called into the kitchen. 2 negative experiences: you don't treat your colleagues/people like that! Especially not in front of the customers. She did eventually bring us the desserts we ordered. But that didn't improve our mood. Such behavior is unacceptable and, for me, a reason not to come back! Too bad.

Delicious schnitzel buffet Great schnitzels, such as cordon bleu, Bolognese schnitzel, etc., super tasty side dishes, everything was top-notch Very friendly, attentive staff, I'd be happy to come back Unfortunately, you can only pay in cash

Our first visit after the change of ownership, and we were not disappointed. All the dishes (schnitzel and liver) were delicious, and the fries were absolutely excellent. A previous criticism was also addressed, and the sauce was served separately with the liver. Great. Service was very attentive, and the noise level wasn't disturbing despite the full house. We just wish they'd offer card payments in the future. Otherwise, everything was great; we'll definitely be back.

Mussel buffet today, everything was great, would go again!

We have been enjoying going to Zur Sonne for many years. Now we wanted to try out the new tenant and had made an online reservation for Saturday. Unfortunately the reservation didn't work out despite confirmation and reminder emails...but we still got a table as there were only two of us. If there had been more people there would have been complications as the restaurant was busy. The menu has a special section for Vegetarian Dishes...3 items to choose from unfortunately it's all just pasta, so rather unimaginative and not even VEGETARIAN as all three dishes are made with Parmesan and buffalo mozzarella and any chef who has any interest in their dishes knows that both cheeses are made with animal rennet and are therefore not vegetarian because cow stomachs are used. I reported this and got my pasta with tomato sauce without burrata, but unfortunately the full price was still deducted in the end even though the buffalo mozzarella was the most expensive part of the dish. In other restaurants near us they always deduct something from the price, which would be to be expected. The food was still very tasty...served quickly, and the girls were all very friendly and nice. After the main course, the table was cleared away and we were never asked again if we wanted anything else to drink, let alone given a dessert menu. It was a real shame. Getting the bill also involved a long wait, and payment was only possible with cash.

I ate at the restaurant with my husband. The ambiance was very nice, and the service was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, I wasn't satisfied with my dish – veal liver with mashed potatoes and gravy. The liver was served in a lot of gravy, so everything was swimming in it. The mashed potatoes were too soft, and the overall texture was unappealing (see picture). I only tried two forkfuls, then sent the food back and politely explained to the server that I didn't like it. Nevertheless, I had to pay the full price. I found that disappointing. The drinks (Coke and beer) tasted okay, but quite expensive for our tastes. My husband was happy with his steak – it was well prepared and tasted perfect. Overall, a nice place with friendly service, but unfortunately, my meal was not edible, and the handling of my feedback could have been more accommodating.

We were here for the second time today, and I have to say, it's amazing. Fresh schnitzel, a delicious sauce (pepper cream and regular cream sauce), and homemade fries. The portion is very generous and you'll definitely be full. The dressing for the side salad is incredibly delicious, and the salad is very fresh. The ambiance is fantastic; there's plenty of space at and between the tables. The decor is also very harmonious. The service staff and the kitchen are perfect and on top of their game. Please keep up the good work, we are completely satisfied. Absolutely fantastic and top-notch fries, thank you.

We were there for lunch for my father's birthday. The atmosphere was pleasant (same decor as the previous tenant). We received a friendly welcome. Unfortunately, the menu consisted of only a few individual sheets (perhaps you could put it on a clipboard, like the dessert menu). There was also a changing daily special. Drinks were brought promptly, and the food came out quite quickly, too. The dishes were a decent size. I personally don't think €35 is expensive for lunch with drinks. So, all in all, it was a pleasant lunch.

We had a good meal there today, and the prices are reasonable. We'll go again.

Super delicious food... My steak was cooked to perfection, and the pepper cream sauce perfectly complemented it. I would go back anytime.

It was a great evening, and the food was delicious. My family also enjoyed it. The waitress kept asking if we needed anything. 👍🏻Definitely recommended 👍🏻

I can't confirm at all that the service was inattentive. This was our second time there. The food was first-class. Everything was fresh and of very good quality. The staff were very accommodating, very friendly, and very attentive. It often depends on how you present yourself. You can see that in some of the IMPOSSIBLE reviews. It's downright outrageous how arrogantly you write such impossible reviews for such a great team! As if surviving in the restaurant industry these days wasn't hard enough! I'd be happy to add my name. Best regards, Dirk Klos

The food is very good, but unfortunately card payments are not possible.

Was here for the first time today. The salad was a bit heavy on mayo at times. The salad was very tasty and not too small. Friendly service, very nice atmosphere. We'll be back.

Friendly staff and a friendly chef. The food was excellent. We'll be back!

The menu is very varied. You can't complain about the prices either. The restaurant itself is very nice. The dining room, the outdoor area, is cozy and homely. But with more than 10 people, it feels like a bad cafeteria. Long tables where you can only talk to the person opposite you. There's a separate room for parties. Very bright lighting, similar to a sports hall. Everything is very uncomfortable. What I have to praise is that they allow dogs.

We were looking forward to our visit to the Zur Sonne restaurant, but were disappointed. The service was inattentive, some drinks were served without glasses, the schnitzel was tough and kept warm for too long, served with heavily salted, shrunken mushrooms, and a very meager "mixed" salad, also with tough schnitzel. The French fries looked like they'd been refried, much too dark. We returned the plates full, without any questions from the service staff. At €19.80 per dish, we would have expected significantly better quality. It's quite outrageous and not recommended.

A very pleasant atmosphere and fine food at reasonable prices. What was particularly positive was that, even though all the tables were occupied, there was never a rush... I've never experienced such a peaceful atmosphere in a restaurant before. It was my first visit here, but definitely not my last! Today (December 25, 2024) I spent a few pleasant hours here again in an absolutely comfortable atmosphere! Let's hope that the change of ownership scheduled for 2025 will not change anything other than this change – the bar is certainly set high for the successors 😉 Update from August 31, 2025. Our first visit here after the change of ownership was also very positive. Still fine food at fair prices in a pleasant atmosphere. We wish the new owners all the best and much success!

Yes, everything was great! We'd love to come back.

We came with a group of 35 people, and everyone was very satisfied. The menu was available in advance, so everyone could pre-order à la carte. Service was seamless. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Everyone praised the food. All the dishes were beautifully presented and delicious. One small drawback was that card payments aren't yet possible, but they're working on that...

Great food, great service, and a lovely atmosphere. 👍👍👍

Very tasty food, pleasant interaction with the chef, and friendly service. It's great that they also offer smaller portions; the steak was perfect 👌

The new tenant had heard various comments from guests and wanted to see for myself. Unfortunately, the owner has deleted fish dishes from his memory card. Apparently, he can't cook them. I had a steak that was only lukewarm and also had gristle. The waitress, who had been there under the previous owner, was very nice and accommodating. She was very sorry about all this. If the new owner wants to continue his program like this, he won't have his restaurant for long.

I've rarely eaten as well as I did in this restaurant. Everything was harmonious and well-balanced. From the ambiance to the service and the chef. The value for money is excellent. I'd definitely go back.

Schnitzel, deep-fried. The sauce tasted nothing. I chose pasta as a side dish, pure garlic cream. I wanted the sauce that came with the schnitzel. The only good addition was the herb curd cheese. The red mayonnaise tasted like mayo; I wonder why they made it look red. The addition was served at the same time as the side salad. I won't be visiting this restaurant again. Half the menu has been crossed out with a permanent marker.

Seven of us were in the beer garden. We all enjoyed the food very much. The service was very friendly and efficient. A visit is highly recommended.

If he keeps the lunch menu and word gets around, it will be an enrichment for Merchweiler

Very good food, nice owner and nice staff, we will be happy to come back

Side dish, salad was out, French fries were out, in the end you could only pay in cash

Four of us ate there on Friday. It was a complete disaster; the service was completely out of order. We were still on our starter and suddenly they brought the salad, followed immediately by the main course. The drinks weren't working either. Finally, we ordered an old apricot and they brought something wrong. Price/performance ratio was completely overkill. Personally, I won't be going there again.

Positive: - Food was good - Service was friendly Converse: - No dessert before 8 p.m.

We ate there for the first time today and were immediately impressed. The food and service were excellent ☺️ We'll definitely be back

We went there for dinner on Wednesday, but unfortunately, we couldn't enjoy the schnitzel and its sauce. The meat was dry, the sauce inedible and mushy. What a shame. Hope it gets better.

We ate here on opening day and were very disappointed. The schnitzel was deep-fried. The breading fell off as soon as we cut it. The meat sauces were bland and meaningless. Drinks were very expensive. The waitresses were very friendly, but the owners didn't bother to say hello.

It's nice that the "Sonne" has a new tenant again. We went there for dinner on Saturday. Unfortunately, the schnitzels were too dry and lacked flavor. But there's still room for improvement. We'll be back.

We ate at the newly opened restaurant. The schnitzel was delicious and the value for money was absolutely reasonable, especially since everything was fresh and they even served it with a delicious dip with a baguette and a salad. Both desserts (creme brulee and chocolate cake) were also delicious. It's nice that, in addition to what feels like 20 kebab shops, there's now a delicious, home-style restaurant in Merchweiler again.

The food and atmosphere are very good. The staff is friendly. Unfortunately, the owner is closing at the end of the month and hasn't found a successor yet.

Very nice restaurant with everyone. All about it. Ideal for larger celebrations. Unfortunately the operators are retiring. Very unfortunate. But all the best and hopefully a good successor.

We were here for the third time with work colleagues Very nice restaurant Friendly Nice Food excellent

Everything ok and very satisfactory, payment method very annoying because only EC (!) not even debit cards, let alone VISA or Mastercard, are accepted. Too bad.

Very good cuisine and nice service

The food was really good but the prices were sometimes too high. For example, 30 euros for a bottle of Cremant or 8 euros for 2 scoops of ice cream are quite a lot.

Very good food and friendly staff

Nice place. Great service. The food is perfect. Recommended. Prices are rather upscale, but justified.

Wir waren sehr enttäuscht , mit der Zahlungsmethode die im Moment ist, früher konnte man auch mit der Visa Karte bezahlen…

Great food, nice service. We sat outside under a great tree, it was wonderful on this very warm day. We would be happy to do it again.

The restaurant basically offers a great overall package: the food was excellent, the service was attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is inviting and cozy, and the beer garden is really a dream - it's a wonderful place to end the evening. Unfortunately, we were unlucky enough to be assigned a very narrow table inside, which spoiled the experience a bit. We also sat right next to the phone, which rang nonstop throughout the evening, which was a bit annoying after a while. Overall, it's still a recommendable place, especially if you can sit outside in the beer garden.

The food was very good, it was nice to sit on the terrace, the seating could be a little more comfortable (plastic chairs), two waitresses, one quick, the other a little slower but okay.

What can I write, you sit on the terrace for 20 minutes, people are often knocking from inside but you don't even make an effort to come out. Strangely enough, all but two of the tables outside were “reserved”, mind you at the peak time of 8 p.m. Probably a measure due to a lack of staff. When I left, people became more attentive and ran after me. My answer was that it was over. Sorry “To the Sun” but that was nothing 👎🏻

Very nice restaurant with a garden

Once again we were guests. Good, high-quality cuisine and very friendly service. The daily tribal meal at lunchtime is recommended. Absolutely great price/performance ratio. Main course and soup for less than €15.00.

Very nice service, attentive and friendly. Food was plentiful and good.

Well maintained, professional staff, moderate prices, fresh salads, portion(s)+, drinks expensive, quiet, no hectic despite the high number of guests, no unnecessary music, card payment okay.

Was invited to a big birthday and was in the sun for the first time. We received a very friendly welcome and the food was very good and the staff was super friendly. I will go there more often.

The food was “mega”👌Huge portion. We took half home with us. Service very nice and attentive. It wasn't the last time we were there.

Portions of schnitzel too large

Today for the first but certainly not the last time there. Company party with approx. 50 people Everything worked great, the waitresses were very attentive and the atmosphere in the next room was appropriate. There was nothing wrong with the food (buffet cold/warm). “ZUR SONNE” would be happy again.

Really a great restaurant. We are happy to have tested this. The service is really great and very accommodating. For example, the drinks menu is available at the table upon arrival. The menu is brought straight away and the dessert menu is served straight after the meal without ordering. The drinks and well-being are always looked after. Really great. There is also a good selection of wines and a large selection of aperitifs. All I can say about the food is that there is a very generous but not too large selection available here. There is something on offer for everyone. Would love to come back.

Essen und Bedienung waren super

Very tasty, great quality, staff very attentive but not intrusive. You have to reserve a table.

The food was very nicely prepared and tasted great too.

Everything was right. Very good value for money

The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great.

Nice location. Tasty food at acceptable prices. Relatively small selection, which is not a negative thing in principle; only vegetarians get a bit of a miss out.

Really tasty, nice service, very attentive. We really liked it.

Ein wunderschönes Restaurant. Super Service. Ich kann nichts negatives darüber berichten. Wir hatten dort auch schon Familienfeste abgehalten. Das Restaurant verfügt über Super Nebenzimmer.

Nice ,clean, and good food and service.

Top Restaurant immer gleichbleibend Qualität kann ich 100%weiterempfehlen

anlässlich einer kleinen Familienfeier besucht am 17,09,23. Restaurant war gut besucht. Essen ala carte.Service ist freundlich und bemüht, man merkt jedoch, daß es keine ausgebildeten Fachkräfte sind.Standard Karte mit Schnitzel, steak und Schweinefilet, alle mit derselben sich wiederholenden Zubereitung.Ansprechende Salatvariationen in sehr großer Ausführung.In Anbetracht der guten Ausbuchung des Restaurants Wartezeiten noch vertretbar. Das Essen war schmackhaft, die Portionen gut ausreichend.Anmerkung; Ausserhalb der Saison sollte man kein Schnitzel mit Spargel anbieten.Insgeamt eine Zufriedenstellende Leistung, mit einer Einkehr kann man meines Erachtens nur wenig falschmachen, Preise sind noch angemessen

Nettes Speise Restaurant, freundliches Personal .Essen gute Qualität.

Das Essen ist geschmacklich gut, wobei die Portionen etwas größer sein könnten. Der Service ist sehr freundlich könnte aber etwas offener und kommunikativer sein.

Nur gute Erfahrungen gemacht. Top. Nur zu empfehlen

Ein super leckerer Restaurantbesuch, für jeden Anlass😊

super lecker , toller Service, tolles Ambiente 👍👍

Hier kann man gut essen - leider hatten wir nicht reserviert und müssen es auf ein anderes Mal verschieben

Dort kann man sehr gut essen haben eine schöne Terrasse

Wir kommen immer wieder gerne. Tolles Lokal! Gutes Essen und aufmerksamer Service.

Hier war alles Weltklasse. Ich war das erste Mal da, aber NICHT das letzte Mal....alles Lecker ...Personal Top ...Danke für einen schönen Abend

Wir hatten "Family Lunch Sunday", mit 14 Erw. und 2 Kinder, mit Vorreservierung natürlich, wir mussten zwar länger auf das Essen warten,( es gab mehrere große Tische)fanden wir aber überhaupt nicht zum reklamieren, denn einige Familienmitglieder hatten Vorspeisen...dafür ein rapider und aufmerksamer Getränkeservice😉👍das Essen war super ich hatte z. B. Dorade toll gewürzt, alles in allem klasse...und erst die Creme brulé mit den marinierten Erdbeeren sensationell...Danke an das tolle Serviceteam

Das Restaurant ist wirklich nur zu empfehlen. Mit Freunden wollte ich die Spargelzeit noch ausnutzen und wir sind zur Sonne gegangen. Echt gut. Ich habe schon lange nicht mehr so guten Spargel gegessen, der auch reichlich serviert wurde. Noch das selbstgemachte Eis probiert, was den Abend abrundete. Da werde ich öfter zu Gast sein. Hatte keinen einzigen negativen Punkt erlebt. Super Bedingung die auch unter Stress freundlich und gelassen blieb.

Sehr ansprechendes Restaurant mit einem schönen grossen Biergarten. Das Essen ist sehr gut. Auch die Getränkekarte ist reichlich. Kurz gesagt, es passt alles!

War etwas enttäuscht - Essen war "früher"besser

Wir waren überrascht wie gut es hier war. Die Bedienung sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Achja.... das Essen war köstlich. Am 28.4.23 waren wir mit einer Geburtstagsgesellschaft wieder hier. Das Essen war Spitze. Hervorzuheben waren die beiden Damen die uns bedient haben. Trotz insgesamt 3 Gesellschaften waren die Damen sehr schnell und ausgesprochen höflich. Wir werden ganz sicher wiederkommen.

Leckeres Essen, Preisleistungsverhäniss top

Super gegessen, freundliche Bewirtung, kann man nur weiter empfehlen.

Essen ist super und die Bedienung sehr freundlich. Man fühlt sich sehr wohl.

Wir waren schon mehrfach zu Gast und wurden jedesmal begeistert. Super Service und klasse Essen, wir kommen immer wieder gerne.

Einfach alles super. Es gibt sogar einen mehrfach abteilbaren Raum, in dem locker 100 Personen bequem Platz finden können. Essen und Service sind auch nur zu empfehlen. Ich werde im Sommer dort Hochzeit feiern. Ich denke das spricht schon alleine für sich..! 👌

Sehr schönes Restaurant mit sehr freundlichen Personal und Ambiente. Das Essen ist Spitze und das Preis Leistungs Verhältnis gut.

Wir haben sehr gut gegessen. Es gibt vieles an Auswahl über Puten - und Schweinefleisch, Steak, Salate, Vorspeisen, Dessert. Nettes Personal.

Gemütliches Restaurant mit eigenem Ambiente

💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞Einfach nur zauberhaft.. Absolut das netteste personal und die Inhaber sind super.. Das esse ist einfach top. Immer wieder gerne💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

💞💞Immer wieder begeistert..absolute Spitzenklasse.. Top Team und super freundlich. 💞💞💞

Super Essen und eine sehr freundliche Bedienung. Alles in allem eine Top Erfahrung. Gerne wieder ☺️

Hallo War am 12.08.2021 um 20uhr20 Im Restaurant und fragte nach einem Tisch für 2 Personen muss dazu sagen das ich aber nicht reserviert habe das Restaurant so gut wie leer war und eine unfreundlich Bedienung sagt es wäre kein Platz frei vielleicht wollen die kein Geld verdienen ich weiß auch nicht.

Wir hatten einen schönen Platz im Biergarten. Uns wurde ein sehr leckerer Gruß aus der Küche gebracht. Der gemischte Salat war frisch und sehr gut. Jeder Salat hatte einen sehr guten Geschmack, insbesondere das Dressing vom grünen Salat ist so klasse, dass man mit dem Brot den Rest austunkt (was man ja eigentlich nicht macht :) ). Die Hauptspeise war ebenfalls super. Der Service war aufmerksam und sehr nett (trotz größerer Gesellschaft im Restaurant). Auf unseren Wunsch die Hauptspeise etwas später zu bekommen wurde direkt eingegangen. Als es dunkel wurde, wurde die Hecke rund um den Biergarten mit vielen kleinen Lichtern beleuchte, sehr romantisch. Alles in allem war es ein sehr gemütlicher mit sehr guten Essen.

Servicepersonal sehr unfreundlich bzw. überheblich gegenüber den Gästen. Klare Zeichen für ungelerntes Personal in sehr vielen Einzelfaktoren. Diese Lokalität werde ich nie wieder besuchen und auch nicht weiter empfehlen. Habe selten so ein unfreundliches Personal mit vollkommener Inkompetenz erlebt. Schade, hatte es aus früheren Zeiten einfach anders in Erinnerung: Nur ein Beispiel: Wenn ein Gast (80 Jahre alt) darauf aufmerksam macht, dass er das Essen doch mit Reis bestellt habe mit der Antwort abgefertigt wird: "Ich habe nur zwei Hände"., sagt das doch schon sehr viel. Wenn ich einen halben Liter Rosé bestelle, wird mir geantwortet, "das haben wir nicht". Also habe ich 2 mal ein Viertel bestellt. Wenn dann der Rosé ohne eine Rückfrage als halbtrocken/lieblich aufgetragen wird und vollkommen unpassend zum Essen ist und der Gast das beanstandet und darauf hingewiesen wird, dass die Weinkarte in der Speisenkarte enthalten war, ohne dass diese erneut zur Auswahl vorgelegt wird, ist das schon unverschämt. Insgesamter Eindruck: Der Gast hat sich selbst zu informieren und muss doch nicht angeleitet werden. Nie mehr in einer solchen Lokalität speisen und niemals mehr eine Empfehlung. Nein Danke!!! Das hat genügt.

Waren jetzt 2x da, mittags, innerhalb eines Jahres. Das Essen ist ok, Standard Küche. Bedienungen wirken jedoch unglücklich und unkoordiniert bei Betrieb. Das Kartenzahlungsgerät verliert auf der Terrasse dem Empfang, so dass die Bedienung bei 3x zahlen, 3x separat rein rennen musste um Empfang zu bekommen (Hallo, wir sind im Jahr 2019 und es gibt Repeater). Dies kostet Zeit.

War mit meiner Familie schon ein paar mal in dem Gasthof " Zur Sonne ". Das Essen ist sehr reichlich und gut.

Wir waren mit der ganzen Familie am Sonntag in der Sonne. Auf jeden Fall reservieren, das Lokal war voll. Trotz der Menge an Gästen hatte das freundliche Personal alles gut im Griff. Das Essen war gut und ansprechend angerichtet. Man kann das Restaurant guten Gewissens weiterempfehlen.