Restaurant Recommendations - Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Taunus, and Surrounding Areas
Taunus
Gimbacher Hof - Kelkheim - Traditional German food, set on a farm with horses, a garden, and a wide variety of cakes. Several trailheads behind the restaurant lead directly up into the Taunus forest.
Eberhards Scheuer - Bad Soden - great garden restaurant, good prices, local food, a bit hard to find
Restaurant Thessaloniki - Bad Soden - good Greek food
Valentins Flammkuchenhaus - Königstein - great variety of Flammkuchen toppings and flavors
Villa Borgnis - Königstein - German/International food in a beautiful park setting at the foot of the Königstein castle
The Lodge - Kronberg - upscale restaurant with some of the area's best beef
The Schlosshotel - Kronberg - for 'high tea' and other elegant occasions
Heidekrug - Oberursel - authentic Korean food
Sabai Sabai - Oberursel - authentic Thai food
Anaya Indian Kitchen - Oberursel and Bad Homburg - authentic Indian food
Wiesbaden
Benner's Bistronomie - located in the stunning Wiesbaden Kurhaus, definitely a great choice for special occasions
Dale's Cakes - Tiny but wonderful with a varied menu and homemade American baked goods (best Carrot Cake ever). Perfect for breakfast or lunch. Don't miss the secret garden out back in warmer weather.
Der Andechser im Ratskeller - Bavarian food in a cozy restaurant located under the Town Hall on the Marktplatzwin
Erawan - authentic Thai food at a beautiful restaurant
Manoamano - Amazing cocktails and pizza in a great atmosphere, perfect for a date night without the kids
Noir Finest Sushi Cuisine - delicious Asian Fusion
Saytoune - great Middle Eastern food
Weinbar 38 - creative cuisine with a great vibe. Live music Saturday evenings.
Goldgasse (also known as Italian Alley) has several Italian restaurants with year-round indoor/outdoor seating. All are good, La Cantinetta and Aurum are recommended.
Frankfurt
Mangetsu - authentic Japanese in a casual venue
Apfelweinwirtschaft Dauth-Schneider - Apfelwein restaurant in Old Sachsenhausen with traditional Frankfurt specialties like pork knuckle, schnitzel, and handkäse mit musik (look it up)
Das Noodle Ding - Homemade Chinese noodles & soups with spicy sauces in a simple dining space
Bar Shuka - Female-run cafe with funky decor and Middle Eastern fusion on a wooden patio
Margarete - great place to meet a friend for brunch, wine, and modern European cuisine
Trattoria Rustica - authentic Italian with fresh ingredients