"Dogs allowed" Restaurants in Graz
There are two changing surprise menus to choose from - and then it's best to sit back and let Philipp Dyczek work his magic, because the results are consistently creative and of a high standard.
An institution in Graz that stands out for its consistently top quality - not only in the pub cuisine with boiled beef or schnitzel, but also with modern, creative dishes such as the fine ceviche.
In the small vaulted restaurant, you can feast with a clear conscience, and in an unusual way: sustainably caught fish and organic meat are used to create creative dishes in an international style.
The steak institution's flagship restaurant in the beautiful old building with its fantastic courtyard garden not only grills classics - the signature cuts of the house are also waiting to be tried.
The spectacular view could almost distract you from the dishes, but that would be a mistake, because the kitchen operates creatively and at a high level between pub and modern creative cuisine.
In a stylish ambience in the heart of the old town, Hermann Schmidhofer alternates between upscale pub classics (Kaiser Cordon) and exquisite creative cuisine from all over the world (ceviche from Langostino).
In addition to cuts from Austria and the USA, the inner-city top dog when it comes to steak also offers specialties from all over the world, such as Wagyu - each prepared to perfection and accompanied in an ideal manner.
In the lovingly designed stall, chef Alexander Posch prepares the fresh produce that the local producers have on offer every day. The highlight is the multi-course "Steiermark(t) Dinner" in the evening.
Engelbert Tschech is a veteran of upscale Mediterranean cuisine: no gourmet in Graz who doesn't enjoy perfectly prepared fish, homemade bread and the ideal lasagna.
If only everything were that simple: take a seat in the pleasant restaurant and leave Michael Wankerl and his seasonal, regional, plant-based creative cuisine to his own devices. It simply always works.
Dry-aged steaks are the culinary hobbyhorse of this friendly city-center restaurant, but classics such as schnitzel and boeuf stroganoff or the scallop and scampi gröstl to start are also good.
Authentic Vietnamese cuisine is celebrated here in all its facets - from street food classics such as delicious rolls to hotpot and phở to a fine five-course gourmet menu.
In the midst of a stylish urban interior, the international menu caters to many tastes; with the help of the "Menu du Chef", which is designed to be shared, you can try out a variety of dishes.
Styrian cuisine is complemented with fresh ideas in the family business on the Steinberg - not only the tavern tapas menu is popular, but also the seasonal specialties testify to great kitchen know-how.
Classic dishes from the tavern such as schnitzel, but also the one or other Mediterranean favorite from vitello to octopus, are the fixed starters in the beautiful Schlössl with its fantastic terrace.
A fixture on the Graz restaurant scene - thanks to its long history and Werner Wiener's cuisine. Here, he brings grandma's recipes into the present day - with a great deal of love for the region, such as the Styria Beef Sulzerl with seed oil.
In Graz, deliveries from the Trieste fish market provide exceptional variety, but freshwater fish such as Mühlviertel pikeperch can also be grilled, complemented by creative dishes such as prawn cevapcici.
Traditional cuisine with high standards in an upscale inn ambience: Trout, lobster and gnocchi or braised shoulder of lamb are sure to impress, while the magnificent rose garden provides a summery oasis.
Thanks to the glass walls, the view of the city from inside is sensational, and the international cuisine is contemporary, with truffle carbonara, vegan curry and braised beef cheeks.
This city center address has made a name for itself above all for its top-quality fried chicken, but Styrian tapas, i.e. miniature tavern dishes, are also a hit. Served with wines from the in-house wine cellar.