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    D'Brendelstub

    Riquewihr

    Restaurant in Riquewihr, France

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    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    D'Brendelstub works for a low-pressure meal in central Riquewihr, especially if the evening is built around Alsace wine rather than a high-ceremony dinner. Choose La Table du Gourmet for a splurge, AOR for a clearer creative brief, or La Grappe d'Or for a traditional alternative with more defined positioning.

    About D'Brendelstub

    D'Brendelstub is a Riquewihr restaurant open for lunch and dinner on Monday and Thursday through Sunday. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, so the practical reason to consider it is simple: it can fit either a midday or evening plan on the days it opens.

    Treat D'Brendelstub as a direct Riquewihr option to check against your schedule. If you are comparing other choices, La Table du Gourmet is another restaurant to consider.

    A practical Riquewihr choice for lunch or dinner

    D'Brendelstub's hours are 12–2 PM and 7–9:30 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. That makes it most useful for travelers who are already planning to eat in Riquewihr and want to match the meal to a clearly defined service window.

    Use D'Brendelstub as a scheduling-friendly Riquewihr restaurant rather than as a restaurant to choose for a particular accolade or specific style of cooking. For another option to compare, AOR La Table, le Goût et Nous may also be worth reviewing.

    Who should choose it when comparing restaurants

    Choose D'Brendelstub if the hours work for your itinerary and you want a Riquewihr meal on an open day. If tasting menus, prices, chef-led formats, awards, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or specific dishes matter to your decision, check directly before booking. La Grappe d'Or, La Table du Gourmet, AOR La Table, le Goût et Nous are other named options to compare when you are deciding where to eat.

    For planning the rest of the stop, use the full Riquewihr restaurants guide. The main planning points for D'Brendelstub are its Riquewihr location, smart-casual dress code, its opening pattern: lunch and dinner on Monday and Thursday through Sunday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

    The takeThis is an evening destination that centers on wine and regional food, so it is best experienced at dinner when the winstub tradition comes alive and guests linger over multiple courses and glasses. The setting suits date nights and family meals that prize unhurried conversation, and it works well for anyone wanting a grounded encounter with Alsatian terroir. Because the room emphasizes conviviality and local wines, it also appeals to travelers interested in learning about the local grape varieties and pairing straightforward, rustic dishes with Riesling or Gewurztraminer.
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    Planning details

    Location
    48 Rue du Général de Gaulle, 68340 Riquewihr, France
    Website
    jlbrendel.com
    Phone
    +33389865454
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    D'Brendelstub reads like a piece of Riquewihr itself: half-timbered facades, shuttered windows and the faint smell of wood smoke give the room an immediately historic, picture‑postcard quality. It operates in the winstub tradition — a small, convivial dining room rooted in vigneron life — so the mood is lived-in rather than staged. The effect is warm and inviting: the focus is on lingering over wine and simple, agricultural cooking rather than on theatrical service. Expect an intimate, village‑scale setting that feels both authentic and welcoming to locals and travellers alike.

    Best For

    This is an evening destination that centers on wine and regional food, so it is best experienced at dinner when the winstub tradition comes alive and guests linger over multiple courses and glasses. The setting suits date nights and family meals that prize unhurried conversation, and it works well for anyone wanting a grounded encounter with Alsatian terroir. Because the room emphasizes conviviality and local wines, it also appeals to travelers interested in learning about the local grape varieties and pairing straightforward, rustic dishes with Riesling or Gewurztraminer.

    Ordering Tips

    Order with the winstub logic in mind: food is designed to frame and extend the wine service rather than steal the show. Start with classic Alsatian preparations — tarte flambée and pâté en croûte appear on the menu alongside Jambon d’Alsace rôti — and share plates family‑style so the table can taste several items. Seasons and village sourcing inform the menu, so look for choucroute or baeckeoffe when available, and ask for recommendations for local grand cru pairings (the copy names Riesling and Gewurztraminer from Schoenenbourg) to get the most from the meal.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Warm and convivial atmosphere with discreet changing lighting, rotisserie flames, and aromas from the open kitchen.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyRusticClassic

    Best For

    Date NightCasual HangoutFamily

    Experience

    Open KitchenHistoric Building

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • Jambon d’Alsace roti
    • Tarte flambée
    • Pâté en croute
    Planning details

    Location

    48 Rue du Général de Gaulle, 68340 Riquewihr, France · Directions

    +33389865454

    jlbrendel.com

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    Restaurant context

    How It Compares

    D'Brendelstub is the practical, lower-pressure Riquewihr choice when location and ease matter more than a destination meal. La Table du Gourmet sits at the opposite end of the set: Creative, €€€€, and better for diners who want to make dinner the main event. If the night is meant to feel like a splurge, go there instead.

    AOR La Table, le Goût et Nous is the stronger cross-shop for creative cooking without jumping to the La Table du Gourmet price tier. La Grappe d'Or, listed as Traditional Cuisine at €€, is the cleaner choice for value-focused diners who want a more defined Alsace lane. Against both, D'Brendelstub reads as the flexible village-center option rather than the most clearly categorized pick.

    For nearby alternatives beyond central Riquewihr, Auberge Le Bouc Bleu offers Modern Cuisine at €€, while Auberge du Froehn is better treated as a backup if availability or routing makes the village tables awkward. If you cannot get the timing you want here, start with La Grappe d'Or for traditional value or AOR for a more composed creative meal.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I wear to D'Brendelstub?

    The dress code is smart casual. A neat, relaxed outfit should fit that guidance.

    What should a first-timer know about D'Brendelstub?

    Plan around the opening days: it is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, with lunch and dinner service on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The hours on open days are 12–2 PM and 7–9:30 PM.

    How far ahead should I book D'Brendelstub?

    Plan around the service windows: 12–2 PM and 7–9:30 PM on open days.

    What are alternatives to D'Brendelstub?

    Other names to compare include La Table du Gourmet, La Grappe d'Or, AOR La Table, le Goût et Nous, Auberge du Froehn, Auberge Le Bouc Bleu. Check each restaurant's own current details before deciding.

    Is D'Brendelstub good for a special occasion?

    If the hours and smart-casual dress code fit the occasion, it works as a Riquewihr option. For awards, menu format, pricing, or private-event services, check directly before booking.

    Is lunch or dinner better at D'Brendelstub?

    Both lunch and dinner are offered on open days. Lunch runs 12–2 PM and dinner runs 7–9:30 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

    What should I order at D'Brendelstub?

    Review the current menu directly and choose based on what is offered that day.