Open from noon to 6pm, Brasserie Barbara is an appealing daytime alternative to the fine dining restaurant here at the Auerhahn "wellness hotel", which is just across the road from the lake, Schluchsee. The bright, friendly atmosphere is inviting. The completely open kitchen produces cleverly devised dishes that are both bold and pleasingly uncomplicated. Based on top-notch ingredients, they are deeply rooted in regional culinary tradition. Options on the appealing à la carte menu include starters such as "Black Forest croquetas" or beef tartare with french fries, followed by a main course of local trout with a pepper salsa or fried black pudding with apple and mashed potatoes.