Apollo

Apollo, Davos Platz: Worth Booking Again?

If you've eaten at Apollo once and are wondering whether a return visit makes sense, the answer is yes; with a clear strategy. The question isn't whether the food is good. It's how to get more out of your second (or third) visit than your first.

The Room and the Setting

Apollo sits inside the Grischa; DAS Hotel Davos, on Talstrasse 3 in Davos Platz, which already tells you something useful: this is a hotel restaurant that operates with the seriousness of a standalone destination. The dining room at a property like Grischa is designed to carry a visual weight, expect the kind of considered interior that positions the food as the main event rather than competing with it. For visitors arriving during the Davos high season (January to March, when the World Economic Forum and alpine ski traffic converge), the room provides a contrast to the bustle outside. In summer, when Davos pivots to hiking and mountain biking crowds, the atmosphere shifts noticeably quieter, tables are easier to secure and the pace is more relaxed. If timing is flexible, a late-season summer visit gives you the same kitchen with less competition for reservations.

First Visit vs. Second Visit: What to Prioritise

On a first visit to Apollo, most diners naturally default to the tasting menu format, it's the most direct way to understand what a modern cuisine kitchen is doing across a full sequence of courses. That instinct is correct. The consecutive Michelin Plate recognitions (2024 and 2025) signal a kitchen that executes with enough technical consistency to make a structured multi-course meal worthwhile rather than a gamble.

On a second visit, the more interesting move is to work the menu differently, either by focusing on the à la carte selection if available, or by requesting the counter or bar seating to change the physical relationship with the meal. Return visitors at this tier of restaurant often find that the format shift (not the dishes themselves) is what makes the second experience distinct. Ask at the time of booking whether bar or counter dining is an option; the answer will shape how you plan the evening. For a Davos-based dining sequence across multiple nights, pairing Apollo with Golden Dragon gives you useful contrast without leaving the immediate area.

Multi-Visit Strategy: Three Visits, Three Angles

If you're a regular Davos visitor, whether for the Forum, the ski season, or the summer hiking calendar, Apollo is the kind of restaurant that benefits from a deliberate approach across visits rather than a single definitive meal.

• Visit 1: Tasting menu, full sequence. Establish a baseline for the kitchen's current direction and the room's rhythm. January or February, when the hotel is at its most animated, gives you the full-energy version of the experience.
• Visit 2: À la carte or abbreviated format, if available. Focus on specific courses that stood out from the first visit. Early evening on a weekday in the shoulder season (April or October) gives you a more considered pace and easier table choices.
• Visit 3: Counter or bar position if the layout allows. A shorter meal with a focus on the drinks pairing or wine list. Summer visits (July to August) make this the easiest logistically, the town is quieter and the restaurant less pressured.

Ratings and Recognition

Apollo carries a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025, the Michelin designation that signals good cooking without a star. In the context of Davos Platz, where the dining options thin out considerably at this price tier, that consecutive recognition matters. For a hotel restaurant in a seasonal mountain town, that reliability is more valuable than it might be in a city with deeper dining options.

Practical Details

Reservations: Booking is rated Easy, but during WEF week (late January) and peak ski weekends, book well in advance, the hotel's occupancy directly affects restaurant availability. Budget: €€€€ price range. Expect to spend at the upper end of Davos dining; this is the premium option in Davos Platz, not a value play. Location: Grischa, DAS Hotel Davos, Talstrasse 3, Davos Platz, Switzerland, central and walkable from the main Davos Platz rail station. Dress: Smart casual is a safe baseline for a Michelin-recognised hotel restaurant in this setting; there is no published dress code in the available data, but the room and price point suggest you won't be underdressed in an evening layer. Solo dining: The hotel restaurant format is generally accommodating for solo diners at this category, the easy booking difficulty means you're unlikely to be turned away or pushed to an awkward table. Confirm counter availability when booking if solo seating at the pass is preferred.

How It Compares

See the comparison section below for how Apollo sits against other €€€€ modern cuisine options in the Swiss alpine and broader Swiss fine dining category, including Schloss Schauenstein in Fürstenau, Memories in Bad Ragaz, and focus ATELIER in Vitznau.

For broader context on dining in the region, see our full Davos Platz restaurants guide. If you're planning a stay, our Davos Platz hotels guide covers the full accommodation picture. The bars guide, wineries guide, and experiences guide are useful for building a full Davos itinerary around your Apollo booking.

For Swiss fine dining at the starred level, Hotel de Ville Crissier, Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl in Basel, and Einstein Gourmet in Sankt Gallen set the national benchmark for comparison. In the alpine corridor specifically, Da Vittorio in St. Moritz and 7132 Silver in Vals are the closest geographic points of reference. If you're tracking the broader modern cuisine category internationally, Frantzén in Stockholm and FZN by Björn Frantzén in Dubai are relevant touchstones, IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada represents a sharing-format Swiss alternative worth considering if you prefer that structure. Colonnade in Lucerne rounds out the central Switzerland picture.