Try the legendary "Pumpi-Spieß" (skewer) with homemade potato salad – a grilled dish that has become a classic at the Pumpstation restaurant.
The Pumpstation restaurant, located on the idyllic "Seeanlage Utoquai" lake promenade in Zurich's District 8, has been a popular meeting place for grilled food and outdoor enjoyment with a lake view since 1998. The special feature: a simple yet atmospheric ambiance – outdoor grill operation with wooden benches, a terrace right by the water, and spectacular views over Lake Zurich and the Uetliberg. On the menu, you will find simple but tasty grilled specialties: the aforementioned Pumpi-Spieß, various leaf and potato salads, corn on the cob from the grill, and baked potatoes. The price range is moderate – good quality without excessive fine dining. In good weather, the restaurant is open daily from approx. 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. – it remains closed only when it rains, as it is operated primarily outdoors. So, if you are in the mood for relaxed grilled food with a lake view in Zurich – whether for a lunch break or a sundowner moment in the evening – the Pumpstation offers exactly that: good taste, a casual atmosphere, and a magnificent location.
