RAR & good taste

RAR. Three letters. An explosion of flavour.

RAR as in rare. Rare. Special. And unforgettable. Our fine dining restaurant RAR is not a place for compromises, but for experiences. 3 toques & 15 points from Gault&Millau speak for themselves. And for what our team conjures up on the plates: fine dining on the Hochkönig, regionally rooted, internationally inspired - perfect for your next gourmet holiday in Austria.

Head chef Maximilian Reuter. The one with the fine flair.

Gourmet cuisine meets Alpine innovation in Asian style - that is the culinary signature of Maximilian Reuter, our head chef at RAR. Having worked in top hotels such as the Kempinski Frankfurt, the Kempinski Berchtesgaden and alongside the legendary Bobby Bräuer, he brings not only experience, but also plenty of passion and creativity to the table.

His cuisine? Exciting, surprising and absolutely unforgettable. How about sweetbread dim sum, refined with Sriracha and alpine-spiced spruce tea? Sounds daring - tastes great. Maximilian combines Alpine tradition with Japanese lightness - and creates menus full of flavours that you are guaranteed not to see coming.

RAR under his management is not a place for standards. It is a place for discoveries, explosions of flavour and those moments when all you can think is: ‘Wow, that was special.’

EBENGUT organic farm

Many of our ingredients come directly from the EBENGUT organic farm in Maria Alm - a place as picturesque as our kitchen. High up on a sunny plateau with a view of the Hochkönig, quality, respect and genuine flavour grow here. Our organic chickens lay breakfast eggs with a local flavour, and the tender beef? Also comes from here. And it's whole - because we cook it nose to tail. We use the whole animal, honour every piece and are grateful for what we are allowed to serve. For us, sustainability is not just an empty phrase, it's a way of showing appreciation - for the animal, the product and our guests.

And anyone who has ever tasted the difference between ‘organic’ and ‘real flavour’ knows that this is more than just food. It's a feeling - and a real highlight for your sustainable culinary holiday in Austria.

Regional flavours and sustainability at the HOCHKÖNIGIN restaurant in Maria Alm

Knowing where it comes from - simply tastes better, doesn't it?

Welcome to the HOCHKÖNIGIN, where regionality is not just a trend, but a way of life. Our ingredients? They come from here, directly from Maria Alm and the surrounding area. Fresh, sustainable and produced with lots of love.

The beef from the EBENGUT organic farm is completely utilised by us - nose to tail, because we value every piece. Soup chickens and eggs? Also from EBENGUT, of course. And did you know that we get our lamb and butter from Sommerjufen, venison, deer and chamois from the Geisler family, fresh milk from Melchambauer and the finest cheese from Onemoos Bauer? Sounds delicious, doesn't it?

And the best thing? The flavours that make our dishes special grow in our own herb garden. Our kitchen team and our younger guests can pick, sniff and sometimes snack on the sweet currants.

With us, you know exactly where it comes from. And you can be sure: it's good. Regional, sustainable and honest. Try it out for yourself!

Fine dining with a view

A dinner at RAR doesn't start with the starter, but with the moment you take your seat. Windows. Warm light. Cosiness. And then: a menu that catapults you out of everyday life. And into a flavour adventure.

A culinary holiday in Maria Alm? It's like a holiday for the soul. And for all the senses - especially when you discover the RAR as an insider tip for gourmet cuisine in Salzburger Land. Even for gourmets who are not staying at the hotel.

Vegan indulgence with class

Plant power? We have it. Every day - with plenty of flavour and no compromises. A fine selection of high-quality vegan dishes awaits you at the HOCHKÖNIGIN - from a fresh breakfast to a QUEEN snack in the afternoon and a sophisticated evening menu in the restaurant or at RAR Fine Dining.

Our kitchen team thinks creatively in a plant-based way and spoils you with vegan dishes that not only look good, but above all taste sensational.

Ideal for your next vegan holiday in Austria - uncompromisingly delicious.

RAR x Bobby Bräuer - Explosion of flavour - A culinary adventure

A culinary adventure for gourmets and explorers. From 16 October to 19 October 2025, our fine dining restaurant RAR will be transformed into a stage for great culinary art. Together with star chef Bobby Bräuer, our kitchen team will serve up a flavour explosion of creativity, craftsmanship and the best regional products.

Included:

• 4 nights in your favourite suite
• HOCHKÖNIGIN Included services
• Gourmet evening with Bobby Bräuer and head chef Maximilian Reuter
• Culinary excursions and fine dining events

Book now & secure your place:
To the Taste Explosion package



With best regards,
Your QUEEN & the TEAM OF THE QUEEN

 

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