L'Hors Du Temps
Centre-ville (Downtown Gérardmer), Gérardmer
Restaurant in Gérardmer, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
L'Hors Du Temps works when you want an easy Gérardmer meal without turning dinner into a project. With limited verified menu and pricing detail, it is safer as a repeat, low-friction booking than as a special-occasion splurge; compare La P'tite Sophie for clearer €€ modern cooking and Les Bas-Rupts for a more classic €€€ meal.
About L'Hors Du Temps
L'Hors Du Temps is a venue in Gérardmer with lunch and dinner service on select days. This guide keeps the decision simple: choose it when those hours fit your Gérardmer plans, confirm any menu, booking, or service details directly with the venue.
Choose it when the schedule fits your Gérardmer plans
L'Hors Du Temps is closed Monday and Tuesday. From Wednesday to Saturday, it is open for lunch from 12–1:15 PM and dinner from 7–8:30 PM. On Sunday, it is open for lunch from 12–1:15 PM only.
It is best not to plan around a specific dish or dining format without checking directly. The reason to consider it is straightforward: it is a Gérardmer option with lunch hours on Wednesday through Sunday, dinner hours on Wednesday through Saturday, a smart-casual dress code.
Where it fits among dining choices
When comparing options, keep the focus on practical details rather than assumptions about style or price. L'Hors Du Temps may be cross-shopped with other named options such as L'Assiette du Coq à l'Âne, La Géromoise, La P'tite Sophie, Le Pavillon P. and Les Bas-Rupts, but any differences in menu, price, or atmosphere should be confirmed before choosing.
Use the Gérardmer restaurants guide if the goal is to compare dining options in the city quickly. For L'Hors Du Temps specifically, the most reliable planning points are the opening days, meal periods, smart-casual dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- 8 Bd Kelsch, 88400 Gérardmer, France
- Website
- restaurant-lhorsdutemps.fr
- Phone
- +33 3 29 55 17 60
The take
The Take
The Vibe
L'Hors Du Temps presents itself as a quietly refined mountain-town restaurant that deliberately slows the pace. The copy frames the dining room as an 'outside of time' proposition: unhurried, attentive and quietly sophisticated without alpine-resort ostentation. Its position on Boulevard Kelsch—close to the lake and woven into a neighborhood of locals and seasonal visitors—gives it a scenic, small‑town charm. The menu descriptions and the editorial tone signal a place that values longevity, repeat custom and a composed dining experience rather than flash; it feels like a considered, relaxed spot for thoughtful meals.
Best For
This is a restaurant that reads best for evening dining and occasions that benefit from a composed, intimate setting. The narrative places L'Hors Du Temps toward the more formal end of Gérardmer’s dining tier, making it a natural choice for date nights and special dinners when guests want something steadier and more refined than a mountain brasserie. Its location near the lake also makes it accessible to both locals and seasonal visitors—people who have spent the day outdoors and are looking for a carefully executed, restorative meal to close the day.
Ordering Tips
The menu emphasizes composed French preparations and seasonal, market-driven cooking—standouts mentioned in the description include Filet de turbot with piperade and chorizo, Foie gras with raspberry ice cream and kalamansi pearls, Trout gravlax, Veal cheek blanquette and Quail filet with cider sauce. These dishes illustrate the kitchen’s range from seafood to rich, slow-cooked meat, so ordering a mix of the lighter fish preparations and a heartier braise gives a clear sense of the kitchen’s breadth.
Venue details
Ambiance
Harmonious and refined atmosphere with exposed metal beams reflecting the building's industrial heritage, softly lit dining spaces, and a tranquil tree-lined terrace for warm weather dining.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Filet de turbot with piperade and chorizo
- Foie gras with raspberry ice cream and kalamansi pearls
- Trout gravlax
- Veal cheek blanquette
- Quail filet with cider sauce
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- L'Assiette du Coq à l'Âne, Notable alternative
- Le Pavillon P., Notable alternative
- La P'tite Sophie, Modern Cuisine, €€
- La Géromoise, Notable alternative
- Les Bas-Rupts, Classic Cuisine, €€€
Restaurant context
How It Compares
L'Hors Du Temps is the easier, lower-pressure pick if availability and a calm meal matter more than a clearly defined cuisine label. La P'tite Sophie is the cleaner value comparison because it is listed as Modern Cuisine at €€, while Les Bas-Rupts is the more obvious splurge choice with Classic Cuisine at €€€.
For diners choosing on ambiance and convenience, keep L'Assiette du Coq à l'Âne, Le Pavillon P. and La Géromoise in the search if the preferred time is unavailable. Book L'Hors Du Temps when the plan needs to stay simple; choose La P'tite Sophie when price tier and modern-cuisine positioning are the deciding factors; choose Les Bas-Rupts when the meal needs a more formal classic frame.
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Compare L'Hors Du Temps
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Hors Du Temps | Gérardmer | ; | ; | No published awards |
| L'Assiette du Coq à l'Âne | Gérardmer | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le Pavillon P. | Gérardmer | ; | ; | No published awards |
| La P'tite Sophie | Gérardmer | Modern Cuisine | €€ | 2024 Michelin Plate |
| La Géromoise | Gérardmer | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Les Bas-Rupts | Gérardmer | Classic Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at L'Hors Du Temps?
Both are possible on certain days. Lunch runs Wednesday to Sunday from 12–1:15 PM. Dinner runs Wednesday to Saturday from 7–8:30 PM. The better choice depends on which opening window fits your plans in Gérardmer.
Is L'Hors Du Temps good for a special occasion?
The dress code is smart casual, which can suit a planned meal in Gérardmer. Specific details about atmosphere, menu format, or occasion packages should be confirmed directly if you are planning something specific.
What should a first-timer know about L'Hors Du Temps?
Plan around the opening days first: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, then open Wednesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, plus Sunday lunch only. The dress code is smart casual.
Can I eat at the bar at L'Hors Du Temps?
Do not count on bar dining unless the venue confirms it directly. The details here cover the city, opening hours, smart-casual dress code, but not seating format.
