Restaurant reccomendations while in Strasbourg
 

I am still in the planning stages of this trip but as many have said, "it may be wise to have reservations". I would hate to miss a "must do" because of my ignorance of the area. Any ideas as to where to dine would be greatly appreciated. Cochem and Rudesheim as well???

In Strasbourg, Maison Kammerzell, across from the cathedrale, for hearty food, typical of the region, such as tarte a l'oignon, choucroute garnie, etc. Also in Strasbourg, Au Crocodile. Reservations could probably be made when you arrive in town.

Probably the most celebrated restaurant in Alsace is the Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern; reservations needed in advance.

Fishman,
Some of my Fav places: just above (the mostly touristy and crowded) vill of Rudesheim is the VG Hot. Jagdschloss Niederwald - great Feast Sankt Humbertus - several types of wild Venison, free range Capon, and a couple other critters with more mixed wild mushrooms and veggies than four could eat - it was 50 Euro for two in Oktober '02. They have a VG wine list which includes the very great Robert Weil Rheingaus - his '01 QbA Riesling was as close to the definition of "liquid steel" as I can imagine and great with the feast.
The QmP wines are a bit expensive now, 'tho overall, German wines are lots cheaper there than in the US (the "middle men" take a huge share, especially after the great '01 and VG '02 vintages).
I would certainly agree with the Illhaeusern recommendation, but I would also recommend you stay overnight in Riquewihr - I really like Hot. l'Oriel and the Rest. le Sarment d'Or.
Riquewihr is one of my fav vills in the world when the day tourists have left for the evening.
M

We found a neat little garden restaurant across the canal from Parc de L'Orangerie, called Sandkirscht. If you rent bikes for the day and bike out to the Chateau de Pourtales along the river paths, you can lunch there and you will have a lovely day.

I'm so jealous! Strasbourg is my favorite city in the world :D

If it's still there, L'Amuse Bouche, which is not traditional Alsacian cuisine, but modern and absolutely wonderful with wonderful ambiance.

If I only could remember the name of the place where we ducked in one misty night and grabbed the most delicious spaetzel I've ever tasted... With a Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett. Ahhhh!!!