Klosterhof, German restaurant in Frankfurt, Germany
Klosterhof is a German restaurant near the Carmelite monastery in Frankfurt, spread across two floors with wood paneling and traditional furniture throughout. The kitchen focuses on hearty German home cooking using regional ingredients.
The restaurant was founded in 1936 by Linus Mueller under the name Klosterhöfchen and gained wider recognition in 1939 when it began serving fresh draft Binding Römer Pils. That early move helped establish its name in the local dining scene.
The menu draws from recipes of the Benedictine monastery Gut Aich, featuring dishes such as Rinderroulade and Trappist Schnitzel. The wood-paneled rooms give the place a monastic feel that matches the cooking style.
The restaurant opens at lunchtime on weekdays and only in the evening on weekends, so it is worth checking before you go. Booking ahead is a good idea, especially for groups or busy periods.
John F. Kennedy passed directly by the restaurant in 1963 during his drive from Römer to the main train station, accompanied by Ludwig Erhard and Georg Zinn. The visit was part of his official trip to Germany, only days before his speech in Berlin.
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