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Johann Grill is a modern cuisine restaurant at Hintereck 1 in Berchtesgaden, Germany. Michelin awarded it two stars in 2026 for excellent cooking. The kitchen works in a Bavarian and French-leaning modern style, drawing on the Berchtesgaden Alps around it.
Ulrich Heimann keeps refining what the kitchen calls Alpine fine dining. Meat, dairy and fish come from producers in the region, and the menu shifts as the seasons do. The Schlemmer Atlas awarded the restaurant 4.5 Kochlöffel in 2026 and singled out his cooking as majestic and awe-inspiring.
A Krems organic prawn arrives with pumpkin, dashi and yuzu. Bavarian venison loin is served with herb oyster mushrooms, pointed cabbage and celery. Dessert pairs Bühler plums with dark Amande chocolate, almonds and nut butter ice cream.
The dining room is finished in slate tones, with comfortable upholstered chairs and golden candelabras around a central plant island. The restaurant sits at 1,000 meters, and the terrace looks out over the mountains and meadows. Service is attentive, and the wine list includes a refined selection with several rare finds.
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The luxury hotel sits at an altitude of 1,000 meters, surrounded by lush greenery, and offers fantastic views of the sky, mountains, and meadows. Majestic and awe-inspiring – as is the cuisine of Ulrich Heimann.
Located at 1,000 meters – with a unique view of the Berchtesgaden Alps. Johann Grill (1835–1917) was the first mountaineer to ascend the Watzmann East Face and make alpine history.
Concept Alpine fine dining in a stylish setting. Kitchen Style Ulrich Heimann embraces constant evolution, continuously refining his concept of Alpine fine dining. Local producers form a reliable foundation: meat, dairy, and fish come from the region. Standout creations include the Krems organic prawn with pumpkin, dashi, and yuzu; he serves Bavarian venison loin with herb oyster mushrooms, pointed cabbage, and celery. For dessert, Bühler plums are paired with dark Amande chocolate, almonds, and nut butter ice cream. Wine A refined selection featuring several rare finds. Atmosphere The alpine ambiance has been crafted with a keen eye for style. Slate tones define the space, furnished with comfortable, elegant upholstered chairs. Golden candelabras and a central plant island dominate the middle. Highly attentive service; a beautiful terrace with scenic views. Concept Alpine fine dining in a stylish setting.
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