The Bavarian Lodge & Restaurant

4.3

9 Reviews

$31 to $50

German

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Romantic

You’ll find Bavarian hospitality at its warmest in our acclaimed restaurant, where a wait staff clad in lederhosen and dirndls dispenses German specialties in an ambience of pure Gemütlichkeit at the base of Taos Ski Valley. Our sunny deck is equipped with warming lamps that let guests enjoy outdoor dining in all but the most inclement of weather.

The gourmet menu features refined German dishes that are hearty but never heavy, a perfect way to enjoy a midday respite or replenish your strength after an active day on the ski slopes or the hiking trails. Choose among such offerings as Sauerbraten, Wienerschnitzel, or Käsespätzle, accompanied by a selection from our fine wine list or one of our specially imported beers from the Spaten Brewery in Munich. For those who prefer a more American meal, we offer salads, sandwiches, and burgers for lunch.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
German, Contemporary European, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 3:30pm Dinner: Daily: 5:30pm - Close
Phone number
(575) 776-8020
Website
http://thebavarian.com/bavarian_restaurant.php
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Gabriel Farkash

Location
100 Kachina Road, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525
Area
Taos Ski Valley
Cross Street
William's Lake Trail Head
Parking details
For the Summer season the road is passable in a regular car.
Entertainment
Saturday afternoons we host live DJ on the Bavarian Deck.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

House SaladUS$11.00
Spring Mix, marinated red onions, beefsteak tomatoes, and Swiss cheese tossed in a sour cream and grain mustard vinaigrette
Classic Caesar SaladUS$12.00
Served with anchovies, garlic croutons, and Parmigiano Reggiano
Kale SaladUS$13.00
Citrus marinated kale with roasted pine nuts, crisp green apples and Feta cheese crumbles

Suppen - Soup

Goulasch Suppe (Goulash Soup)
A hearty beef stew with paprika, braised beef and potatoes
- CupUS$6.00
- BowlUS$8.00
Soup of the Day
Your server will describe today's presentation
- CupUS$6.00
- BowlUS$8.00

Bavarian Classic

Mixed Sausage PlateUS$20.00
Veal bratwurst, Nürnberger & Debreziner sausages served with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes topped with caramelized onion, mushroom demi-glace, and crisp onions
WienerschnitzelUS$26.00
Veal cutlet lightly breaded then pan-fried served with Bavarian style roasted potatoes, braised red cabbage and lemon wedges
Spätzle (Homemade Bavarian Pasta)US$14.00
Bavarian cheeses with cream; Bavarian cheeses with cream and mixed vegetables; Bavarian cheeses with cream and mixed Bavarian sausages, bacon, and ham

Chef's Specialties

Corvina SeabassUS$29.00
Fresh herb encrusted pan seared filet, served over sautéed kale, asparagus and finished with a maltaise sauce
Pan Seared TournedosUS$34.00
Speck wrapped filet mignon medallions served over a caramelized onion and mushroom demi-glace, with Bavarian-style roasted potatoes, sautéed baby carrots and kale
Braised Local Lamb ShankUS$31.00
Topped with a Lingonberry demi-glace served with sautéed vegetables and toasted spätzle

Für Unsere Kleinen Gäste-little Guests

Pork SchnitzelUS$11.00
Served with gravy, mashed potatoes, and vegetables
PastaUS$9.00
Buttered with cheese or marinara sauce
Grilled Chicken BreastUS$11.00
Served with gravy, mashed potatoes, and vegetables

Dessert

Apfel Strudel – (Apple Strudel)US$9.00
Roasted apple and almond pastry served á la modé with caramel sauce, and fresh berries
Linzer Torte - (Austrian Hazelnut Torte)US$10.00
Housemade
Daily Dessert Special
Your server will describe today's presentation
- Market Price

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

9 Reviews

CD
CD2F
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A memorable meal, great food and wonderful ambiance.
Is this helpful?
4
40nine
Greater Boston
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Very special and unique dining experience in Ski Valley- very cozy dining room, good German food, extensive wine list, and real beer steins. Definitely worth the trip.
Is this helpful?
l
local
New Mexico
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We would like to praise the Bavarian staff for excellent service as well as a delicious meal and enjoyable evening. When we arrived they did not have us on their list of reservations from OpenTable. While not necessary, I showed them one of the several confirmations and reminders I had received from OpenTable. From the beginning, the staff made it clear that there would be a table for us and they came through with that quickly despite being heavily booked for the evening. On top of the great service it was nice to have an authentic German dinner (I had the sauerbraten which was a delicious, generous serving of tender roast beef, savory gravy, friend onions, and spaetzle). We'll definitely return again, soon.
Is this helpful?
MG
MGManus
Denver
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 20 March 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anytime we are in Taos we make a point to go to the Bavarian. Its a bit of a trek to get to, especially in the winter but it is well worth the drive.
Is this helpful?
KK
KathyK
Houston
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 16 March 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten here several times when we visit Taos Ski Valley. By day it is a casual place to have lunch while skiing or stop for a beer after skiing. Later in the evening the place is transformed to a slightly less casual dinner spot. Service, atmosphere and food always top notch! Make reservations early for holiday times!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 18 February 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The occasion was my husband's birthday and we were both excited to try the Bavarian! We had heard and read very good things about the place. The hostess did not seem to have our Open Table reservation but they had room anyway - she was not gracious... The ambiance was warm & nice, the wait staff very friendly although we got served after the larger party that was seated after us - oh well. The beer was great, the salad very nice, but we both got the Wiener schnitzel & it was dry and hard, tasted like it was from a box in the freezer and baked instead of hand prepared and fried. Even the shape looked mechanical. The portions were quite large but it was very unsatisfying especially because including the tip the meal was close to $150. We wouldn't go back. Sorry
Is this helpful?
DO
DavidO
Richmond
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 29 July 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Set on the ski slopes of Taos, this is a true Bavarian restaurant offering authentic regional drinks and dishes. Beers and wines are delicious, and we enjoyed some of the best spätzle and sauerbraten I've ever had. Would recommend this place wholeheartedly.
Is this helpful?
BA
BayAreaNative
San Francisco
215 reviews
4.0
215 reviews
Dined on 21 February 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a first-time review. Overall, the ambiance based on the location and the physical structure are what make this the best choice for a special evening if you are in the Taos Ski Valley. The structure is truly old world - a rough-hewn log lodge complete with appropriate stuffed mountain animals and lighting by Gaston from Beauty and the Beast. The wine selection is quite robust given its remoteness, emphasizing Continental as well as US bottles. Our salads were generously portioned and nicely seasoned. Fish was perfectly cooked and osso buco also well seasoned. Excellent bread and water service, tables spaced well so that it felt very personal at dinner (but it is a madhouse at lunch!). Espresso excellent. We were too full for dessert but choices of apple strudel or flourless german chocolate cake looked fantastic. If we ever return to Taos, we will return here for sure.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The ambience was very nice, how could you go wrong with a log cabin at 10,000 ft. in the Rockies. The food was not that great, however. Pretty sure my Wiener Schnitzel was not hand breaded, but frozen from the factory. The vegetables under it were not very good, definitely overcooked. The asparagus was tough as shoe leather. My daughter ordered the fish of the day, and it was dry. We didn't order an appetizer, so they brought out bread instead. The bread was dry and not very tasty. I was very disappointed in the food given the price and hype. I would recommend a beer during the ski day, but not dinner unless they start caring about how their food taste.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Bavarian Lodge & Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

Google Map for The Bavarian Lodge & Restaurant

100 Kachina Road, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525

Additional information

Cross Street
William's Lake Trail Head
Area
Taos Ski Valley
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 3:30pm Dinner: Daily: 5:30pm - Close
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
German, Contemporary European, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
For the Summer season the road is passable in a regular car.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Gabriel Farkash
Entertainment
Saturday afternoons we host live DJ on the Bavarian Deck.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://thebavarian.com/bavarian_restaurant.php
Phone number
(575) 776-8020

The Bavarian Lodge & Restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Menu

Vorspeisen – Appetizers

ObatzdaUS$12.00

Chilled AsparagusUS$14.00

Salate - Salad

House SaladUS$11.00

Classic Caesar SaladUS$12.00

Kale SaladUS$13.00

Suppen - Soup

Goulasch Suppe (Goulash Soup)

Soup of the Day

Bavarian Classic

Mixed Sausage PlateUS$20.00

WienerschnitzelUS$26.00

Spätzle (Homemade Bavarian Pasta)US$14.00

Chef's Specialties

Corvina SeabassUS$29.00

Pan Seared TournedosUS$34.00

Braised Local Lamb ShankUS$31.00

Für Unsere Kleinen Gäste-little Guests

Pork SchnitzelUS$11.00

PastaUS$9.00

Grilled Chicken BreastUS$11.00

Dessert

Apfel Strudel – (Apple Strudel)US$9.00

Linzer Torte - (Austrian Hazelnut Torte)US$10.00

Daily Dessert Special

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is The Bavarian Lodge & Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is The Bavarian Lodge & Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information