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Canton of Basel, Switzerland Food Guide: 4 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Basel
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Basel. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Located on the Rhine River near the borders of France and Germany, Basel contains the country's highest concentration of museums. The culture-centric city, site of the world's most influential art market each June, is also home to the lovely Munster Cathedral, made of red sandstone with a multi-colored tile roof. Green spaces abound, including the popular zoological gardens in the city center. Switzerland's largest site of Roman ruins, Augusta Raurica, are an easy day trip to the east.
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1. 1777 Kaffee Restaurant Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 558 reviews
In «1777» we offer a cosmopolitan menu with the emphasis on European dishes. We are particularly influenced by Viennese coffee-house culture, with a modern twist, and by simple Mediterranean cuisine. Our menu changes in response to guestsâ requirements an
Reviewed By janej924
I have been going to 1777 since 2015, i have been with friends, family or alone, and after all these years i have decided to finally write a review.This is a place which is in a beautiful stunning courtyard, in the midst of basel, one can come here for lunches, for an apero or just for a coffee and cake!the selection they have is wonderful and clear, from salads and sandwiches ( which you can modify as you wish ) to burgers and pastrami-sandwiches to these apero âplättliâ with meats and cheeses, to a glass of wine.the service is excellent, kind and attentive & i do really enjoy coming here as the atmosphere and ambience is extremely enjoyable.i do recommend this gem to anyone who is looking for fresh, very well priced but âfast-comingâ food. And of course if you would want to, very healthy, salads or such(but the burger is extremely good though...).thanks to all the people who have made all these stays/food-experiences great!
2. Mel's Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 231 reviews
First italo-american diner in Basel Great Homemade Hamburger and Pasta Italian Pizzeria with a touch of Little Italy Every last Sunday of the Month Sundaybrunch
Reviewed By sweet_bizkit
We highly recommend Mel's, been there for burgers a couple of times - homemade buns, delicious choices of fillings, good ground beef - brunch on Sunday - lots of choices, very multi cultural from prosciutto to pancakes, their gelato options are awesome and the decor is proper 50's American diner.Perfect for a get together with friends or family for an affordable fun meal!Oh and the staff speak perfect English and are all super friendly ;)Dear GuestOur Team has read your comments with great pleasure and we are all delighted that you have enjoyed our restaurant. Thank you for taking the time to write a review on TripAdvisor. We hope to you see again! Best regards,Mel's Team
3. 800 Premium Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By Chrissymissy
We used to like this restaurant but what has happened to the service and food? Have the owners changed? I had to literally signal for our wine bottle to be opened. Our food took AGES to come and when it did, complete mixup! You can only blame new apprentices so much! I expect more in this country with these prices! After rectifying my dish (whilst my husband already had to eat to avoid it getting cold), I had what I suspect was not the cut of meat I ordered and had to rush as we had theatre tickets. I had already said I would not pay for my meal after this fiasco. Bill eventually came and it was on it! Complained AGAIN and rectified. Never ever again! The same owner has the Minamoto which I also recently visited. Overpriced bland food. Dear ChrissymissysMany thanks for your feedback on TripAdvisor regarding your visit in our restaurant 800°.I am grateful that you have taken the time to let us know about your impressions.We absolutely regret it, that you and your husband have not enjoyed your time in our restaurant. Yes, we mixed up the food and we are truly sorry about this. And even for the delay. Also on your demand not to pay the bill, we cancel the meat on your bill as a good will from our side. And yes, it was first on the bill, I am sorry for this.On the next day, our executive chef Cyril Wadel called your husband to apologies again and it seems everything settled down already.Unfortunately, we cannot withdraw what happened. But it is very important for me to offer you something as compensation for the troubles you had. Kindly contact me directly in order to give you my apologizes personally. You can contact me by e-mail: [email protected] we can welcome you again, when you visit us the next time, to hopefully convince you from us. It would be our pleasure! Until then we wish you all the best. Best regards,Peter EigenmannManager
Best Mediterranean food near Basel, Canton of Basel, Switzerland
4. Union
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
The Restaurant Union is the meeting place for connoisseurs in the heart of Kleinbasel. We spoil our guests with homemade burgers, Union classics and light, exotic Poké-Bowls. We cook with passion and focus on regional products of the highest quality. The
Reviewed By carolynp395
This was mid afternoon hunger attack. We had just arrived from Budapest, & our eating hours were off kilter. The burger was a generous size for what we consider a junior cheeseburger to be. We asked for the beef to be cooked ' medium', & it was. There were only a few other customers because of the mid afternoon hour. We sat outside in the shade under the umbrella because of the hot day. It was a good average burger.
