Lodge in Wijk 00 Vijlen-Lemiers

Excellent cuisine, wonderful view, friendly service, feel-good atmosphere

Beautiful view, friendly staff!! And still a drink just before closing time.....

Beautiful view, very friendly service, and delicious cappuccino with gooseberry pie. Limburg at its finest 😊

We had a delicious meal. The service was friendly, but the delivery took just a little too long. This could be due to a staff shortage.

On Tuesdays and Wednesdays only a drinks menu, from Thursday through Sunday a full menu.

Nice place with a beautiful view and friendly service.

We recently celebrated our anniversary here with my boyfriend with a small dinner. We found the service to be very pleasant; when our drinks ran out or were almost gone, someone came quite quickly to ask if we wanted anything. The food was delicious and prepared quickly. The servers were attentive and engaged. The specialty beers were also fun to try. We had a beautiful view and enjoyed ourselves. It was quite quiet during our visit; we arrived around 6:30 PM.

Take a break during the hike on the beautiful panoramic terrace. Enjoy a charcuterie board.

Disappointment, after years of having eaten and enjoyed ourselves so wonderfully here. It turned out to be uninviting, lacking atmosphere, and the food was actually just not tasty. A real shame for this beautiful location!

We didn't eat there because very bad weather was coming, so we quickly went back to the hotel.

Bitterballen were no longer served because it was past 4:00 PM. After us, other guests were served fried snacks. Nice place, but the service is terrible.

the atmosphere inside is good - beautiful view - staff chat back nicely

Warm and friendly. Food very good for a reasonable price. Beautiful location.

Friendly service, beautiful view.

A lovely place to unwind before or after a walk. Good food, beautiful views, attentive service, and the new owners love talking about the name of Lodge.

We celebrated our daughter's Communion party at Giraffe Lodge. In one word: AMAZING. A beautiful location with stunning views. We were warmly welcomed by the Giraffe Lodge team, and Celine and her colleague in particular did everything they could to make this day unforgettable. We are very grateful!

The Giraffe Lodge is beautifully situated in the hills. We ordered dishes from the bar menu. Unfortunately, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays they serve only items from the bar menu. We had the charcuterie board, the bitterballen, the shrimp croquettes, and fries. It was all tasty, although there was very little meat in the bitterballen. The staff was friendly and the view was beautiful.

Since March 2026, the establishment has been in the hands of new owners. The reviews from before this date are therefore no longer current. We went there with friends for lunch, but found it quite disappointing. There was one or more things wrong with every dish. In the salmon salad I ordered, the lettuce was old (it contained brown parts) and the salmon also tasted as if it had been open for a while. Furthermore, in my opinion, far too much dressing was used, and I found the presentation as well as the portions substandard for a meal salad (see photo). It is also strange that a surcharge is charged for brown bread if you order a roll. After ordering, it turned out the rolls were sold out (it was just lunchtime???) and two slices of brown bread were offered as an alternative. I could actually go on with the comments and criticisms, but I will leave it at that. The service was friendly and attentive. The view is beautiful, but I won't be going there for the food again.

We had a lovely time in this cosy little lodge, up in the mountains. Sandor was an absolute sweetheart, going above and beyond to make us feel welcome. He made sure to help us find vegetarian options (a bread board with home-made butter and lemon ravioli). The olive oil was exceptionally delicious ❤️

Great food, great price, beautiful location

After commemorating my father's passing last Monday, the three of us arrived at the unfortunately closed lodge. The owner had just arrived with the groceries and offered us a cup of coffee/cappuccino and a piece of pie anyway. Thank you so much again, fantastic!

We were the first ones seated on the terrace, so I went inside to place an order, but the boy said he would come outside. After about fifteen minutes, a girl came to take our order. As more and more people arrived on the terrace (5 tables), they all received their orders before us (even with food). At the very end, I went inside to check and was told that we had a difficult order (2x latte, green ice tea, blackcurrant juice, coffee). We have been going there for as long as I can remember, but we have never experienced anything like this. A bad experience, unfortunately.

Very cozy, great service and delicious food! Outside - a beautiful view.

Cozy terrace with a beautiful view.

The atmosphere was already so lovely when I arrived, with sunshine and a wonderful view. Then came the most delicious food served by the friendliest waiters. You can see how much care goes into every detail. I'll definitely be back! 😍🤩🌟

Unfortunately, it didn't meet expectations. The location is beautiful, but the staff took forever to take our order and bring just two drinks. They didn't bring an ashtray, despite our request. It's a shame; despite the lovely view and ambiance, it won't be a good experience.

We were a big group of several families and we appreciated very much that they did their best to receive us given their constraints. Food was good. The view is beautiful. However the wait to get the meal was a bit long.

Threatened by the new owner, he told us to get off his parking lot. Unfortunately, he missed out on 20 people for lunch.

A lovely destination for a bike ride. Very friendly waitress and delicious fries :)

We arrived late in the evening. They were super friendly and we were received in a pleasant and warm manner. A dessert was even made. Top-notch service and an absolutely beautiful place.

The food was fine, the view still special. The service needs to improve: very slow upon arrival. We saved the owners from a disaster, because the daily special with asparagus was listed as €0 in the system. We had three of them, so if we hadn't said anything, that would have been almost €75 short.

Good, but could be better.. It is still new...

We have been there often in the past and it was very good. Now, on April 17, 2026, we went there again with a group with the new owner, and it was very bad. The food was cold, the service was unfriendly, and the owner was desperate; what a shame. We therefore ate there for the last time.

Giraffe Lodge, an anchor for the soul

An amazing view but also beautifully decorated, an excellent menu and attentive service.

Didn't eat, but what passed by looked tasty. The place opened recently. It takes a bit of getting used to for everyone, but it should work out fine.

Scandalously good shrimp croquettes and incredibly friendly and courteous people.

During our drive to a geocache, we passed the Giraffe Lodge. We stopped here to enjoy the view. It is now dinnertime, and we are going to have a sandwich here. During our conversation, it became clear that they have been open since March 20 of this year. The staff is very friendly, the view is amazing, and the food is tasty and fresh. They are generous with the toppings. If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely come back.

Today, March 26, 2026, we had a delicious meal at Giraffe Lodge, which has just opened. Not a huge menu, but rather nice and well-organized. The hospitality really stood out: the door was open upon arrival, personal attention, and we were even politely escorted back outside. The staff is friendly and attentive. They brought a bag of Haribo for the kids – so thoughtful (and secretly Mom and Dad too 😉). Inside, it was pleasantly warm, beautifully and tastefully decorated, and the restrooms were spotlessly clean. Nice background music, the food delicious and beautifully presented. And then that view... with the tower of the Three-Country Point in the distance. Truly the kind of place where you feel welcome. Good luck, we will definitely be back!

Old, shabby, and dirty place. The interior has seen better days. The staff wasn't unfriendly, but it does give the impression that everything has been in need of a proper renovation for ages. The coffee was OK, but not very hot.

Good food, service takes a long time but that could be because there is a shortage of staff.

We had a reservation for lunch, but the extremely long wait was the most striking thing. It took at least fifteen minutes before someone took our order, despite waving multiple times, and tables around us were also waiting for a long time or even leaving. The service came across as inexperienced and slow. For instance, two staff members brought four pieces of pie to a single table together, while other guests were still waiting to be served at all. The hygiene also left much to be desired: with the coffee, my friend received a spoon with inexplicable stains. Additionally, tables were not cleared, causing people to sit for a long time with dirty plates left in front of them by the previous diner. Some guests even started clearing tables themselves and sweeping the dirt onto the floor with napkins. The food was tasty and the location beautiful, but the slow service, poor organization, and hygiene make this an unpleasant experience. The new owners have adopted the good reviews from the previous ones, which, in our opinion, is completely unjustified.

Beautiful place, with enough space to park. The owner is amazing and very kind. Sadly we couldn’t make it to breakfast with coffee in the morning. But will definitely come back to eat! Just a lovely place 10/10. Thank you Ursula!

Upon entering, no one even looked up. Unfriendliness. The lady (the owner) who was washing the glasses didn't even look up and was very slow at washing them. Afterwards, I asked a young lady if we could sit outside, as there was a table free there. She had to check with the owner first. The answer I received was that it was busy, there was a shortage of staff, and we weren't allowed to sit there. Then a couple came up behind us who probably knew the owner who was washing the glasses, and they were allowed to sit there. At that point, I told the young lady that I didn't think that was acceptable, and she said she would say something about it. We didn't wait for that and left. It's a shame, but I don't think we'll be going there again. Even though we used to go there more often. Customer friendliness is nowhere to be found there.

Food was good, service terrible.

You can eat well there. Unfortunately, I've been stopped several times due to limited opening hours, which is a shame.

Friendly and correct service and a great view and excellent food.

May 10th we were able to celebrate our wedding at Lodge. Last year we had a conversation with Ilona about our wedding and we were immediately so enthusiastic about her ideas. Ilona thought along with everything and nothing was too much. On Friday we were able to decorate ourselves and Ilona and her team dotted the i's. From the decorations at the wedding itself, to the set table, to the food, everything was really perfect. The staff who were present at our wedding all day knew what they were doing and the guests did not want for anything on our wedding day. The location is great and we were very lucky with the weather, which sometimes made you feel like you were in Italy. Our compliments and thanks for organizing and thinking along on our wedding day, thanks to you as a team we had a great day and enjoyed it immensely!

Stopped here on a motorcycle ride. Despite many reservations, they still made an effort to find a table for two 👌. The food was delicious, nothing to complain about. There was a sign saying they were taking over the business. Hopefully, that won't affect the food, because it was delicious. Highly recommended.

As always great, too bad it's the last month

A fantastic location with an unparalleled view. We enjoyed a lovely meal outside, and the service was good and pleasant. It's a shame they're closing.

An unparalleled view of the rolling hills with the Aachen Clinic on the horizon. Small but delicious menu.

On April 25, 2025 we held our small intimate wedding at Lodge in Vaals. From the beginning we have had very nice contact with Ilona. From first introductions to exchanging ideas to preparations and the actual implementation of this special day. Lodge not only has a fantastic location with good food, but also fantastic employees with a passion for hospitality. We are so very grateful that we were able to celebrate our special day at this special location. A thousand thanks. 🤍

Restaurant with a beautiful view

Delicious food in a beautiful location with a view and friendly service

A truly beautiful place for a delicious lunch and enjoyment. Service is also very customer friendly and it is certainly tasty. Highly recommended

Beautiful place, friendly people!

Super brasserie. 5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent dishes and very good quality

Always good food and the views are nice

Nice terrace, excellent coffee with delicious pie, nice stopover for your (heavy) bike ride

A beautifully situated brasserie in the Heuvelland. Nice menu with sufficient choice. Pleasant service. Food was of good quality.

While walking we had a delicious meal at the Lodge, very nice owners

Cozy location, beautiful view, friendly service, delicious dishes. 5/5

Very nice location. Nothing to add!!!! I'm looking forward to summer

Beautiful location with a view of the Heuvelland and Drielandenpunt

Just been there, great salads and the coffee was also delicious. The highlight: Fried cake with salmon and salad. That was today's lunch dish! Unfortunately it's not on the normal menu. Maybe it will be recorded someday. Would love to come back,

Peaceful, elegant and delightful. Beautiful view, friendly service and fantastic food!

The staff was very sweet! And the food even better wow! The beet wellington is amazing, so delicious. The view amazing.

Perfect stop if you drive the marl route

It was beautiful weather recently, we saw people sitting outside on the terrace, so we stopped, got the dog out of the car and decided to have coffee and cake, once we arrived on the terrace we were sent away, the terrace was closed outside, huh, there are people outside with drinks, yes, but they no longer served outside, only inside, long story short, we drove a few kilometers further, where we were warmly welcomed and sat in the sun!

Too bad! The beautiful view compensates for the strange rules regarding whether or not you have access to the indoor terrace, the unfriendliness of the staff and the inaccessibility for people with a physical disability. Small portions. Drinks are relatively expensive.

Only had a drink so I can't comment on the food. Brasserie Lodge has a beautiful view over the hilly country, Vaals and Aachen in the distance.

Perfect place for after a walk. Beautiful view and friendly staff. Had delicious apple strudel and Kaiserschmarrn!

Very delicious apple shtrudel and coffee, perfect service and amazing view! We will definitely come back! Big free parking is close to restaurant which is very convenient. And book the table in advance on weekend, cos that place is very popular!

The “Luxe Vlaai” cake is a hit. We then also had dinner here. Beetroot in puff pastry with vegetables and croquettes. Really very tasty, good food.

Delicious lunch, beautiful location and very nice staff

Beautiful view. Attentive service. Delicious chocolate with whipped cream and good Kaiserschmarren!

The restaurant has a nice relaxed atmosphere. It is small-scale, so it is not too busy. The food is tasty (especially the apple strudel). We've eaten here a number of times now, and it never disappoints. If we are in the area, we would love to come back again.

Cozy place, amazing view! Tasty desserts 😉

Beautiful restaurant in the Limburg hilly landscape. Food and drinks. Good and friendly service. Quality and price ratio is good.

Delicious food, great service, cozy atmosphere... Highly recommended 💥

Great place with beautiful views. We ate the croquettes with a Val-Dieu beer. Recommended!

Super atmospheric location with beautiful views!! We also celebrated our wedding here, which was fantastic! Warm service, on the day itself you can hand over everything in good faith, photos with a beautiful background of the Limburg landscape and everything so beautifully decorated!! There is no shortage of drinks, because people here pay very close attention, in a nice way. And the food, in addition to super quality, so good, so delicious, we thought it was very impressive that about 50 plates were served almost at the same time, more than half of which were steak, and yet all perfect! And the portions are absolutely generous, really great!

Good restaurant at Landal Hoog Vaals. Chairs a bit on the hard side.

We had a staff outing and were provided with delicious pie and coffee upon arrival. After a long walk in the beautiful surroundings we also enjoyed dinner. Well arranged.

Beautiful view of the Limburg hills, delicious food and smooth, friendly service. Parking no problem.

We had dinner there at night. So need to come back for the views. Pleasant service and yummy food. Portions are very generous

Very neat eatery. Nice view and very good food and not too expensive. Highly recommended.

Great beautiful location, overlooking 3 countries point. Cycled the junction route from Houthem. Nice stop

Cozy restaurant where we had a very tasty meal. Beautiful view, large terrace, where you can relax when the weather is good. Dogs allowed.

Atmosphere, view great, delicious cherry pie with whipped cream and warm cherries. Add coffee. And then enjoy.

Beautiful location overlooking the valley. Rosti with carpaccio and truffle mayonnaise, was very tasty and large portion.

Nice on the terrace, little sun but nice temperature. Fantastic view.. Helpful and friendly staff.

Enjoyed the view on the terrace! Nice beer list and delicious lemonades!

The only positive thing is the beautiful location/view. Went there today and asked the waitress if dogs were allowed...she said yes and brought us to the table. A very friendly older gentleman took our drinks order. 5 minutes later this waitress comes back to us at the table and says we should put our dog somewhere else, he would disturb you! (He was lying at the table with us and didn't bother anyone) That's an outrage. We will never visit this location again and recommend it to other dog owners. Dogs not welcome with this person. It's a shame that I can't post the picture of our dog lying down.

Just had a few drinks, quick, polite service and the view is beautiful

Beautiful location with beautiful views, nice terrace when the weather is nice

Had a nice drink with the kids and then had a delicious meal in a good atmosphere, highly recommended

Sunday at 4:30 PM when we go to the terrace of Brasserie Lodge, there were still quite a few people outside, a young boy comes up to us and asks if we want to eat or just have a drink. (No work clothes) We say that we only wanted something to drink, he then says the terrace is closed, the people who were sitting there were still allowed to sit. We called the restaurant to say that it was getting too cold and the terrace will close at 5:00 PM, it is not stated anywhere, the site says it is open until 8:00 PM. They just didn't feel like having customers, so you will be fobbed off. So stay here. but leave and go to a terrace that is worth the money for a cup of coffee. HAPPY SUNDAY........