"The dining facilities at our lodging were temporarily closed, and our hosts in Hammelbach recommended Hagen. We called for a 7:30PM reservation. We arrived about 7:32PM and were surprised to be gently admonished for being late. It was soon cleared up, as the reservation had been noted as a 6:30PM. Nonetheless, our table was ready, menus given, and orders taken. A salad bar accompanied most meals, and this was our first experience with this in Germany. There were about a dozen items: the usual leafy mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, quartered boiled eggs, but also (as should be expected the tasty German salads: Weißkraut, Karottensalat, Grünbohnen, and more. The restaurant was busy, so the salad bar showed a little wear and tear, but was a nice addition all things considered. Our main courses were the rump steak with onions and fries, and the turkey with curry sauce and sweet potato fries. The turkey dinner arrived at least 5 minutes before the steak. (About 6 plates passed our table en route to other diners in the interim. When the steak finally came and was cut, it was declared perfectly done! The turkey was also good, and the sweet potato fries were wonderful! The price was reasonable, and the place was busy (and a little noisy natutally with customers of all ages. With relatively few choices in the area, Hagen is a good option."
