Restaurant in Oberstdorf, Germany
Reliable regional cooking, Michelin-backed value.
Das Jagdhaus holds the Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2024 and 2025, making it the strongest value-for-money dinner option in Oberstdorf at the €€ price tier. Chef Arnejan Kruithof's regional cuisine kitchen is rooted in Allgäu seasonal produce, with the menu shifting meaningfully across the year. Easy to book relative to Oberstdorf peers, and well-rated across 1,130 Google reviews.
Yes — and the Michelin Bib Gourmand in both 2024 and 2025 backs that up. Das Jagdhaus, on Ludwigstraße 13 in central Oberstdorf, is the clearest answer in town to the question of where to eat well without committing to a full fine-dining spend. Chef Arnejan Kruithof runs a regional cuisine kitchen at the €€ price point, and the combination of consecutive Bib Gourmand recognition and a Google rating of 4.4 across 1,130 reviews puts it in a strong position for anyone planning a special occasion dinner or a celebratory meal in the Allgäu.
Das Jagdhaus cooks regional German cuisine, which in the Allgäu context means dishes shaped by proximity to the Alps, the seasons, and the larder of southern Bavaria and the Vorarlberg borderlands. Regional cuisine at this level is not shorthand for simple cooking: it reflects a kitchen that sources within its geography and adjusts the menu as the year turns. In practice, that means what you order in winter — hearty braised meats, root vegetables, game-driven dishes that justify the restaurant's name , will differ meaningfully from what lands on the table in late spring or autumn. The Bib Gourmand designation specifically rewards good cooking at accessible prices, so the value-to-quality ratio here is the headline credential, not just the food in isolation.
For a special occasion, the €€ pricing is genuinely useful context. You are not looking at a budget canteen: the Bib Gourmand standard requires real kitchen ambition. But you are also not walking into the cost structure of a starred room. A celebration dinner here carries less financial pressure than a comparable evening at a Michelin-starred restaurant, while the recognition confirms the kitchen is operating at a level above most neighbourhood options. For couples marking an anniversary, a post-hike dinner with family, or a low-key birthday meal in a mountain town, that combination is close to ideal.
Because Das Jagdhaus grounds its cooking in regional produce and seasonal availability, the time of year you visit shapes what the kitchen can offer. Oberstdorf draws visitors across two distinct peaks: winter brings skiers and snow-sport crowds from December through March, while summer attracts hikers from June into September. Both seasons feed different menus. Game is typically a late-autumn and winter strength in Allgäu regional kitchens; spring and early summer shift toward lighter preparations as the Alpine pastures open up. If seasonal cooking matters to you , and at a Bib Gourmand restaurant operating in this tradition, it should , plan your visit to align with the produce calendar rather than simply the calendar date that suits your travel.
Oberstdorf's visitor peaks also affect restaurant availability more broadly. The town is compact and popular, and the better tables fill up. Das Jagdhaus has a booking difficulty rated as easy relative to the wider Oberstdorf scene, which is a real advantage. You do not need to plan months ahead, but booking a week or two out for a weekend dinner in high season (December to February for skiing, July to August for hiking) is prudent. Midweek dinners in shoulder season , October, early November, May , are the lowest-friction option if flexibility is on your side.
Booking is rated easy , no months-long waiting list, no complex reservation system to contend with. For a Friday or Saturday dinner in peak ski season or the summer hiking window, aim to book one to two weeks ahead. For a weekday visit in shoulder season, a few days' notice should be sufficient. Check current contact details and availability directly through the venue, as phone and online booking information is not confirmed in Pearl's current data. The address is Ludwigstraße 13, 87561 Oberstdorf.
Das Jagdhaus sits at the practical centre of Oberstdorf's dining options. At €€ with back-to-back Bib Gourmand recognition, it offers the strongest verified quality signal in its price bracket. Löwen Genuss Wirtschaft and Ondersch Genusswirtschaft are also €€ alternatives worth considering , Löwen for country cooking with a traditional Gasthof atmosphere, Ondersch for a more contemporary modern cuisine approach , but neither carries the same Michelin validation as Das Jagdhaus heading into 2025. If you want the most credentialled €€ dinner in Oberstdorf, Das Jagdhaus is the clearer call.
Step up in budget and the picture changes. DAS MAXI - GENUSSREICH operates at €€€ with a seasonal cuisine focus, making it the natural step up if you want more polish and are willing to spend more. ESS ATELIER STRAUSS sits at €€€€ , the serious splurge option in town for classic cuisine with full fine-dining expectations. For a special occasion where budget is not the constraint, ESS ATELIER STRAUSS is the choice; for a celebration where value matters, Das Jagdhaus wins. Das Fetzwerk covers international cuisine at €€ and suits a different mood , more casual, less regionally rooted , than Das Jagdhaus.
In the broader German Alpine dining context, Das Jagdhaus occupies a similar value-driven position to ES:SENZ in Grassau and Gannerhof in Innervillgraten, both of which also ground their cooking in regional Alpine produce. If you are building a trip around serious eating in this part of the Alps, those make logical companion bookings.
Das Jagdhaus is one stop in a well-rounded visit. For everything else, Pearl's Oberstdorf guides cover the full picture: our full Oberstdorf restaurants guide, hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences. If your trip extends beyond Oberstdorf, JAN in Munich and Schwarzwaldstube in Baiersbronn are both worth the detour for higher-end dining in southern Germany. For the full range of what German restaurant cooking can do at the leading end, Aqua in Wolfsburg, CODA Dessert Dining in Berlin, and Vendôme in Bergisch Gladbach represent the country's most decorated tables. Fahr in Künten-Sulz is worth noting for regional cuisine fans looking for a comparable ethos across the Swiss border.
Das Jagdhaus is a regional cuisine restaurant at the €€ price point, recognised by the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2024 and 2025. The kitchen is rooted in Allgäu regional produce, so the menu shifts with the seasons. Booking is direct , no long lead times required outside peak season , and the Google rating of 4.4 across more than 1,100 reviews reflects a consistently well-regarded experience. Come with an appetite for seasonal Alpine cooking rather than expecting a global menu.
Group bookings at a €€ Bib Gourmand restaurant in a compact Alpine town are typically possible, but Das Jagdhaus's exact capacity and private dining options are not confirmed in Pearl's current data. Contact the venue directly at Ludwigstraße 13, Oberstdorf to discuss group size and availability. For large parties during ski or hiking season, give as much advance notice as possible , Oberstdorf fills up and even easy-to-book venues have limits.
At €€ with back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, yes. The Bib Gourmand is specifically awarded for cooking that delivers quality above its price level , that is the credential's entire purpose. Against €€€ and €€€€ alternatives in Oberstdorf like DAS MAXI - GENUSSREICH and ESS ATELIER STRAUSS, Das Jagdhaus delivers meaningful kitchen ambition without the higher spend. If your priority is the leading verified value at the table in Oberstdorf, this is the booking to make.
It is a strong option for a celebration dinner where the atmosphere should feel considered without tipping into formal fine dining. The Michelin recognition gives the meal a sense of occasion, the €€ pricing keeps it from feeling high-stakes, and the regional cuisine format suits a long, relaxed dinner. For a more formal anniversary or milestone where full fine-dining service is the expectation, ESS ATELIER STRAUSS at €€€€ is the step up. For a birthday dinner, post-hike celebration, or low-key anniversary meal, Das Jagdhaus handles the brief well.
Regional cuisine menus built around seasonal Alpine produce typically feature meat and dairy prominently. Specific dietary accommodation policies for Das Jagdhaus are not confirmed in Pearl's current data. If dietary restrictions are a factor , vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or allergen-specific , contact the venue directly before booking. The address is Ludwigstraße 13, 87561 Oberstdorf. Confirming in advance is always the right approach at a kitchen that may be working with a tightly structured seasonal menu.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Das Jagdhaus | Regional Cuisine | Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025); Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024) | Easy | — |
| ESS ATELIER STRAUSS | Classic Cuisine | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Das Fetzwerk | International | Unknown | — | |
| DAS MAXI - GENUSSREICH | Seasonal Cuisine | Unknown | — | |
| Löwen Genuss Wirtschaft | Country cooking | Unknown | — | |
| Ondersch Genusswirtschaft | Modern Cuisine | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how Das Jagdhaus measures up.
Go in expecting focused regional German cooking at a fair price — the back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2024 and 2025 signals consistent quality without the fine-dining price tag. It sits at Ludwigstraße 13, central Oberstdorf, so it's easy to reach on foot from most accommodation. Booking is straightforward; no complex reservation system to contend with, though peak ski season weekends fill faster.
Nothing in the available venue data specifies a private dining room or maximum group size, so check the venue's official channels before assuming larger parties are straightforward. For smaller groups of four to six, the €€ price point makes Das Jagdhaus a practical choice compared to pricier options in Oberstdorf. Booking ahead is advisable regardless of group size.
Yes. At €€ with two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards (2024 and 2025), Das Jagdhaus delivers the clearest value proposition in Oberstdorf's dining scene. The Bib Gourmand designation specifically recognises good cooking at a price that doesn't stretch to a full Michelin star spend — so you're getting recognised quality at a mid-range outlay.
It works well for a low-key celebration — the Michelin recognition gives it credibility and the regional cuisine format suits a relaxed, convivial meal. It is not a white-tablecloth tasting-menu experience, so if the occasion calls for full fine-dining formality, look elsewhere in the region. For a birthday dinner or post-ski celebration where quality matters more than ceremony, it's a sound call.
No specific dietary accommodation policy is documented for Das Jagdhaus. The kitchen cooks regional German cuisine, which typically centres on meat and dairy, so guests with significant restrictions should check the venue's official channels before booking. Chef Arnejan Kruithof leads the kitchen, so any queries are best directed to the team ahead of your visit.
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