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HEIMAT is the restaurant at Relais & Châteaux Gut Steinbach, Steinbachweg 10 in Reit im Winkl, where chef Achim Hack runs a Bavarian kitchen built on Chiemgau produce. The Michelin Guide lists the restaurant as Recommended for 2026.
Hack roots his cooking in Bavarian tradition. About 80 percent of the ingredients come from within 80 kilometers of the hotel. Top-quality cheese comes from the Tölzer Käseladen.
Classics such as beef broth, Leberkäse, and mushrooms in herb cream sauce with dumplings sit alongside lighter plates like pumpkin orecchiette with tomatoes and Parmesan, or zander fillet with chickpea curry. Guests can order à la carte or choose one of two set menus of three to four courses: "Heimat" or the vegetarian "Boden."
Three dining rooms each carry a different mood. The Auerhahn Rooms have a tiled stove and the feel of a mountain hunting lodge. The Bayern Rooms use lighter wood, plenty of natural light, and paneling, while the Tiroler Rooms have darker wood and carvings softened by light fabrics. The wine list holds around 100 selections, 15 of them by the glass. The Schlemmer Atlas awarded three Kochlöffel for 2026 and describes the cooking as upscale, centered on game, farm chickens, and regional fish.
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Concept Regional, sustainable cuisine served in three dining rooms at the Relais & Châteaux Hotel Gut Steinbach. À la carte menu and two set menus, "Heimat" and "Boden" (vegetarian), featuring 3–4 courses. Culinary Style Achim Hack's cooking is deeply rooted in Bavarian tradition – 80 percent of the ingredients come from within a maximum distance of 80 kilometers. This includes classics such as beef broth, Leberkäse, and mushrooms in herb cream sauce served with dumplings. Culinary excursions include pumpkin orecchiette with tomatoes and Parmesan, or zander fillet with chickpea curry. Top-quality cheese is supplied by the Tölzer Käseladen. Wine Around 100 wine selections, with 15 available by the glass. Atmosphere The "Auerhahn Rooms" feature a tiled stove and the ambiance of a mountain hunting lodge, the "Bayern Rooms" boast lighter wood, abundant natural light, and wooden paneling, while the "Tiroler Rooms" have slightly darker wood and carvings, softened by light-colored fabrics – all inviting and stylish. Verdict Achim Hack brings the Chiemgau region to your plate in the finest style.
Picturesquely nestled at the foot of the Chiemgau Alps lie the hotel chalets of Gut Steinbach. They offer an upscale cuisine centered around specially hunted game, chickens from neighboring farms, and fish from the region.
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