Brathähnchenfarm
A cheery hotel-restaurant a long uphill hike from the center of Steinau, the \"Roast Chicken Farm\" is unique to Steinau. Get your fill of rotisserie chicken in the open dining room, or take a room in the attached guesthouse.
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Broyhan Haus
The claim of \"Hannoverian hospitality over three floors\" written on the exterior of this half-timber tavern in the middle of town isn't made frivolously. Convivial waitstaff ferry plates to tables outside on the pedestrian zone in summer, or pull up a seat on the ground floor, where there's a well-stocked bar.
Burg Ottenstein
An isolated castle just a few miles up the road from Bodenwerder in the hamlet of Ottenstein has a small dining room done up with knights' armor and other medieval gear. It's got charming character and an extensive menu of meaty dishes with sides.
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Landgasthaus Lockemann
If you like to walk and hike, consider heading to the Stadtwald (city forest) and then eating a meal at this half-timber lodge where locals go for the friendly service and hearty German cooking. A bit off the beaten path, the trip will take 20 minutes, but you'll be rewarded with wild game and steak options.
Ratskeller
This cavernous cellar with vaulted ceilings is said to be Germany's oldest and most renowned town-hall restaurant—it's been here for 600 years. Its walls are lined with wine casks, and there are small alcoves with sliding wooden doors, once shut tight by merchants as they closed their deals.
Rosengarten
A menu that includes sandwiches, soups, salads (plus several vegetarian choices), as well as a simple steak and chips is served in this half-timbered building on Steinau's main street, just a short walk away from the museum and castle. The dining room is homey and rustic, with plain tiled floors, wooden tables, and chairs. It's open non-stop from mid-morning to dinner, with afternoon options including tea and cake, or a cool glass of beer in the garden. Popular with locals and visitors, it fills up fast in the summer months, so reserve a table or be prepared to wait.
Weinlädele
This half-timber wine bar's fine selection of German wines, and light, crispy Flammkuchen (a flambéed tart with bacon, onions, and crème fraîche) is a welcome break from traditional German dining. Just up the street from the Old Town's main marketplace, it's a busy spot, popular with patrons of all ages. with a little terrace for a view down the hill.
