Fonyód A Konyhám Stúdió 365
Modern Hungarian cooking on the third floor of a Fonyód shopping centre, with an open kitchen and partial lake view. Confit duck leg, túrógombóc, Gabi Szikra's hospitality.
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Balatonszárszó Traditional Hungarian · Mediterranean
Anno Taverna
Old-style restaurant in central Balatonszárszó since 2001, with antique furniture and a shady terrace. Pasta della casa with porcini, beef stew, duck leg, mákos guba.
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Siófok Café · Breakfast and brunch · Specialty coffee
Café Maran
Specialty café and brunch spot on Siófok's Petőfi promenade, with house-roasted coffee and a green terrace. Turkish eggs, breakfast burger, pistachio-raspberry croissant. Seasonal.
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Alsóörs Balaton wines · Bistro · Fish · Home-style cooking · International · Pizza · Seasonal
Carpaccio Étterem
Italian trattoria in central Alsóörs for nearly 35 years, in a family house with a garden. Beef carpaccio, seafood pasta, ossobuco, seafood specials on the board, Italian wines.
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Csopak Balaton cuisine · Bistro · International · Beach bistro · Street food · Seasonal
CITRUS46 Beach Bar & Kitchen
Self-service beach bar at the Alsóörs end of Csopak beach, since 2026. Fogas 46°, ćevapčići, bowls, wraps, pizza, live music at weekends, no beach ticket needed.
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Tihany Burgers · Fish · Hungarian
Echo Étterem
Panoramic restaurant on top of Tihany's Echo Hill, with views of Lake Balaton and the abbey. Giant Wiener schnitzel, catfish paprikash with strapačky, duck liver, apple pie.
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Paloznak Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Small plates · Seasonal
Homola Borterasz & Borbolt
Panoramic wine terrace on the Paloznak vineyard hill, the Homola winery's own place. Natural-leaning Olaszrizlings, producer cold platters, sun loungers, DJ in the vineyard.
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Balatonalmádi Snack bar · Fish dishes · Traditional Hungarian
Jóbarátok Halsütöde
Old fish fry at the entrance to Balatonalmádi's Budatava beach. Bream, zander, pikeperch, trout fried to order, catfish and mixed fish soup, fermented cucumber.
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Balatonudvari Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Bistro · Burgers · Fish · Local ingredients · Beach bistro · Street food · Seasonal
Kalóz Strandbisztró
Beach bistro under the trees of Fövenyes beach, with the Balaton beach dish of the year (Harcsa&Krumpli). Seasonal soups, homemade pasta, burgers, Balaton wines, open in winter too.
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Balatonalmádi Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Grill · Traditional oven · Steak
Kerekes Pince – Garden Restaurant and Wine Terrace
Winery and garden restaurant on the edge of Balatonalmádi, with a terrace facing a wooded hillside. Oven and grill dishes, steak, Asian plates and its own wines, away from the lakeside bustle.
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Balatonlelle Balaton wines · Bistro · Mediterranean
LIDO Étterem & Borbár
Restaurant and wine bar on the Móló sétány in Balatonlelle, from 8 in the morning. Breakfast, beef cheek, squid-ink pasta with seafood, an almost entirely South Balaton wine list.
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Köveskál Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Hungarian · Regional Hungarian · Seasonal
Mi a Kő
Restaurant, wine house, guesthouse and gallery in an old Köveskál house. Short seasonal Hungarian menu, chicken Kiev with truffle butter, walnut guba, Káli wines.
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Fonyód Dessert workshop · Local ingredients · Specialty coffee · Cakes and pastries · Seasonal
MÚÚ Fagyibár & Specialty Coffee
Ice cream bar and specialty café in Fonyódliget, near the station, since 2026. Ice cream from local milk, Bogyoszló poppy seed, Boglár hazelnut, Casino Mocca coffee, dog ice cream.
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Balatonfüred Café · Breakfast and brunch
Pazar Coffee Company
Specialty café and brunch spot on Füred's Aranyhíd promenade, with a sunny terrace. Lucky Cap and Morganti coffee, V60, Eggs Benedict, avocado toast, open all year.
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Siófok Traditional csárda · Hungarian
Piroska Csárda és Fogadó
White-towered, brick-vaulted csárda in Siófok on Zamárdi út, with a wood oven. Chicken paprikash with dumplings, catfish steak with cottage-cheese pasta, somlói, occasional live music.
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Tihany Bistro · International · Seasonal
TYC Bistro – Tihany Yacht Club
Waterfront hotel bistro at the Tihany Yacht Club marina, by the ferry, on the site of the former Füge. Goulash, giant Wiener schnitzel, gnocchi, chocolate soufflé, dogs welcome.
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Balatonlelle BBQ · Fish · Modern Hungarian
Vitorlás Étterem Balatonlelle
Year-round Lelle restaurant since 1999 that grew from classic Hungarian into a modern bistro. Fish soup, catfish paprikash, BBQ ribs, beef cheek and pizza.
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Alsóörs Balaton cuisine · Fine bistro · Fish · Traditional Hungarian · International · Seasonal
Ypsilon by bobo
Elegant marina restaurant at Alsóörs's Ypsilon Yacht Club, from Budapest's Bobo team. Zander with a green crust, coconut-milk udon, Bobo floating island, front-row views.
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Open in winter: 24 places at Lake Balaton from November to March
Restaurants, wine terraces, patisseries and cafés around Lake Balaton that welcome guests outside the season. With opening hours, sources and the date we checked.
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Breakfast and brunch in Balatonfüred: 4 places to try
Four ways to start the day in Balatonfüred: Pazar, Perla, Péklány and SENZA. Checked food options, seasonal details and links to our place guides.
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Ideas beyond the menu.
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Where to eat in Balatonfüred: 6 restaurants for 6 occasions
Balatonfüred restaurants for lakeside lunch, brunch, dinner with wine or a meal after a walk. Six checked places and tips for choosing and booking.
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Where to eat in Siófok: 5 restaurants for 5 occasions
Five Siófok restaurants for a lakeside dinner, Neapolitan pizza, Hungarian lunch, a trip to Töreki or a group meal, with practical booking tips.
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