Taverne Katz
historical centre, Saverne
Restaurant in Saverne, France
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Book Taverne Katz when the goal is a central Saverne meal that feels appropriate for a date, family occasion, or low-stress business lunch. It is a practical choice rather than a trophy booking; compare Kasbür for a more defined modern-cuisine splurge, or Morillon and S'Zawermer Stuebel for nearby Saverne alternatives.
About Taverne Katz
In Saverne, Taverne Katz is a casual venue with lunch hours on Tuesday through Sunday and dinner hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Choose Taverne Katz when its Saverne location and schedule fit your plans.
A Saverne table with a casual dress code
The useful case for Taverne Katz is practical. With a casual dress code and daytime service across much of the week, it can work for a planned meal in Saverne when you want an option with confirmed hours and do not need a highly specific menu brief.
Because the cuisine type, pricing, and named dishes are not listed, treat it as a plan-for-the-schedule choice rather than a must-plan-around-the-menu choice. That is not a criticism; it just means the venue works better when the brief is “a meal in Saverne at a time that fits” than “a specific culinary target.” If the priority is comparing with another option, Kasbür is one point to check. If the priority is staying with the basics for Taverne Katz, focus on its opening days, lunch and dinner windows, and casual dress code.
When to go, and who it suits
Lunch is available Tuesday through Sunday from 12 to 1:45 PM, while dinner is served Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 7 to 9 PM. Thursday and Sunday list lunch only, and Monday is closed. That makes Taverne Katz easier to plan for a daytime meal across more of the week, while dinner requires choosing one of the four evening-service days.
For cross-shopping, Morillon and S'Zawermer Stuebel are other names to check, alongside B&B; FACTORY, Restaurant au Chasseur, and Kasbür. For broader planning around the town, our full Saverne restaurants guide is the better route than forcing this one table to fit every occasion.
Quick reference: Taverne Katz is a casual Saverne venue open for lunch Tuesday through Sunday, with dinner on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 12–1:45 PM, 7–9 PM
- Location
- 80 Grand Rue, 67700 Saverne, France
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- tavernekatz.com
- Phone
- +33388711656
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Taverne Katz inhabits a historic Alsatian taverne grammar: the building itself dates to 1605 and the interior leans into that lineage with dark wood panelling and low ceilings. The room’s ambient warmth encourages unhurried conversation, and the physical setting functions as an overture to the meal. Rather than flashy execution, the restaurant emphasizes ritual and deliberateness: the pace of food and drink is measured and generous. Overall the place feels like a preserved local institution where history and hospitality combine to shape a quietly charming, traditionally minded dining experience.
Best For
This is a place for lingering evening meals where the table becomes the centrepiece of the night. Dinner at Katz is unrushed, with the table as your territory for the evening and service arriving in a cadence that reflects abundance. That makes Katz well suited to relaxed dinners with family or friends, small group gatherings that value conversation, and date-night evenings when you want to settle in and let the meal unfold at an easy pace.
Ordering Tips
Lean into Alsatian classics: the house repertory includes choucroute, baeckeoffe and waedele braisé, and the kitchen offers riesling-braised preparations alongside flammekueche. Expect generous portions and a wine list that tilts toward local producers, so plan to order one of the hearty mains and a bottle of regional wine to share. Bread is returned freely and courses arrive in a measured rhythm: bring an appetite and allow the meal to be paced rather than rushed.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, cozy setting with low wooden ceilings from the 16th century, regional decoration, and traditional Kelsch check tablecloths evoking yesteryear charm.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- choucroute
- baeckeoffe
- waedele braisé
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 80 Grand Rue, 67700 Saverne, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12–1:45 PM, 7–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–1:45 PM, 7–9 PM
- Thursday
- 12–1:45 PM
- Friday
- 12–1:45 PM, 7–9 PM
- Saturday
- 12–1:45 PM, 7–9 PM
- Sunday
- 12–1:45 PM
Location
80 Grand Rue, 67700 Saverne, France · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this does not fit
If the goal is a more clearly defined modern-cuisine meal with a higher price signal, book Kasbür instead. If staying in Saverne matters more than format, check Morillon or S'Zawermer Stuebel before widening the search.
Restaurant context
How it compares in and around Saverne
Taverne Katz is the practical Saverne choice when location and ease matter more than a defined fine-dining format. Against Morillon and S'Zawermer Stuebel, it reads as a central, occasion-friendly fallback for diners who want a sit-down meal without turning the booking into the main event.
Kasbür is the clearer splurge comparison because it has a modern-cuisine positioning and a €€€€ price tier. Choose Kasbür when the kitchen itself is the reason for the outing. Choose Taverne Katz when the brief is simpler: central Saverne, comfortable meal, easier logistics, and less pressure around the format.
B&B; FACTORY and Restaurant au Chasseur are better cross-shops if the group is flexible on setting or wants to compare ambiance before committing. For a celebration, Taverne Katz is the safer town-centre call; for a more ambitious meal, start with Kasbür.
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Compare Taverne Katz
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taverne Katz | Saverne | No published awards | ||
| Morillon | Saverne | No published awards | ||
| S'Zawermer Stuebel | Saverne | No published awards | ||
| Kasbür | Monswiller | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| B&B FACTORY | Phalsbourg | No published awards | ||
| Restaurant au Chasseur | Sommerau | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Taverne Katz?
Morillon and S'Zawermer Stuebel are other names to check when comparing options, while Kasbür, B&B; FACTORY, and Restaurant au Chasseur may also be useful depending on your plans. Choose Taverne Katz when its Saverne location, casual dress code, and opening hours fit what you need.
Is lunch or dinner better at Taverne Katz?
Lunch is available Tuesday through Sunday from 12 to 1:45 PM, giving it the broader weekly schedule. Dinner runs on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 7 to 9 PM, so it is better for a planned evening on those specific days.
