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Restaurant Karner holds one Michelin star (2026) for its seasonal Bavarian and Austrian cooking, served at Nußbaumstraße 6 in Frasdorf. The restaurant sits inside a country inn that is more than 500 years old.
Head chef Hannes Fussel cooks in an open-minded, refined style and builds each course around regional produce. Guests choose between four and six courses of a single menu. Der Feinschmecker gave the kitchen 2.5 points in 2026 and called the setting elegant and rustic.
Venison tartare with apricot kernels and freshly foraged barberries is the course critics single out, velvety with sharp accents. Beef heart is marinated in kimchi and then grilled, which brings out a pure meaty flavor. A sweet pepper broth follows with a slow, lingering heat.
The historic dining room has pistachio-green armchairs, and the service is busy but jovial. The wine list runs to about 140 labels, with a focus on Austria, mostly classic styles and a few mature Bordeaux. A full renovation is scheduled for 2026. The same kitchen team also runs the Westerndorfer Stube, the inn's second restaurant, which serves traditional Bavarian food.
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At the foot of the Chiemgau Alps and beneath a vaulted ceiling, the cuisine leans toward hearty Bavarian fare, though not exclusively so. International dishes are also served, accompanied by high-quality wines.
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The 500-year-old country inn features an atmospheric Bavarian ambiance and two restaurants. In the gourmet restaurant, head chef Hannes Fussel introduces modern touches for ultimate culinary pleasure.
Concept Elegant rustic fine-dining restaurant housed in a country inn over 600 years old; single menu (4 or 6 courses). Traditional home-style second restaurant operated by the same kitchen team. Culinary Style New head chef Hannes Fussel serves an open-minded, refined cuisine built around regional produce. His standout dish is venison tartare with apricot kernels and freshly foraged barberries – a velvety course with vibrant accents. Grilled beef heart, marinated in kimchi beforehand, offers pure meat flavor, while a sweet pepper broth leaves an elegant, lingering heat. At times, the seasoning borders on too salty, as seen in the chicken consommé with marjoram oil. Wine List Approximately 140 labels (with a focus on Austria), leaning toward classic styles, offering a wide range of accessible options alongside a few mature Bordeaux. Ambiance The service is busy yet jovial, complemented by the historic dining room featuring pistachio-green armchairs. A comprehensive renovation is scheduled for 2026. Verdict Exceptional culinary quality set within a traditional atmosphere.
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