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Café Spitz

Brasserie Spitz

Not simply a café - excellent seafood, with a nice terrace overlooking the Rhine. In the summer, there is a special menu with a variety of grilled fish. The outdoor seating area overlooking the Rhine has a reduced (and less expensive) menu.

Address: Rheingasse 2
Getting there: overlooking the Rhine just across Mittlere Brücke in Kleinbasel
Hours: Daily 07:00-21:30
Website: brasserie-spitz.ch (opens in a new tab)

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