Planning a shopping day in Germany and craving a delicious, budget-friendly meal? Steakhouse Hotel zur Post in Kleve is our top recommendation. This welcoming spot is ideal for a hearty lunch, offering an extensive 3-course menu for around €10.
Just a 30-minute drive from Nijmegen, Kleve is our go-to destination for cross-border shopping. The spacious city center boasts local boutiques alongside familiar names like Kik, H&M, Woolworth, and DM, plus Kaufland for groceries. Beyond retail therapy, Kleve excels in cuisine—from bakery treats like Nussecken to restaurant gems.
On my in-laws' recommendation, we first visited in November and returned in May with the whole family. As locals who frequent the area, we've vetted this hotspot firsthand. Read on for our detailed experience.
Located at Hagsche Straße, Hotel zur Post combines cozy lodging with a vibrant steakhouse and restaurant. Rooms for 1-4 guests, complete with breakfast, offer great value—simple, comfortable, and budget-friendly per their site.
The ground-floor dining area seamlessly blends steakhouse vibes with an intimate restaurant section, plus a rear terrace and free parking lot. Atmosphere shifts from Argentine-inspired near the shopping street to bright, practical upstairs spaces.
Daily lunch and dinner menus feature à la carte or a 3-course deal (soup, main, salad bar, dessert) for €6.50-€12.50. Mains span meat, fish, and vegetarian options. Note the break: closed 3-5 PM.
We've dined here twice—once as a family, once for my mother-in-law's birthday with 10 guests. Her annual Kleve tradition combines shopping and this reliable eatery. We booked via their website's contact form (prompt confirmation followed) due to high demand.
Everyone chose the 3-course lunch: fresh vegetable soup revived even my ailing father-in-law. The self-serve salad bar offers endless veggies and dressings. Mains were generous and varied—my German-rooted Leberkäse with egg and potatoes, nephew's rabbit-shaped pizza, vegetarian pasta, carbonara, mixed grill, turkey breast, and more. All plates impressed in taste and portion size.
Dessert: strawberry ice cream with whipped cream—simple perfection.
Service shines: Owners from Serbia/Croatia speak solid German (and seem to grasp Dutch), with attentive check-ins. Courses arrive promptly (5-10 minutes), and the salad bar allows refills. For value, variety, and quality, we rate it a solid 10/10.
Hotel zur Post
Hagsche Straße 44
47533 Kleve, Germany
Phone: +49-2821-12761 or +49-2821-24579
Or use the website contact form.
Hours:
Daily 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
5:00 PM–11:00 PM
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