Balatonfüred Creative Hungarian · Modern Hungarian
Balaton Étterem
More than 130 years of hospitality history, Balaton views, distinctive fish dishes, Hungarian feasts and excellent local wines.
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Csopak Balaton cuisine · Bistro · International · Beach bistro · Street food · Seasonal
CITRUS46 Beach Bar & Kitchen
A relaxed Csopak beach bar with Mediterranean and international beach cooking, a panoramic terrace, bowls, wraps, Fogas 46° and weekend live music.
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Csopak Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · BBQ · Bistro · Home-style cooking · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Specialty coffee · Seasonal
Csopaki Resti
A small restaurant at Csopak station with a big personality, changing plates and Balaton wines.
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Tihany Burgers · Fish · Hungarian
Echo Étterem
Golden-brown crisp schnitzel, rich catfish paprikash, fragrant apple pie and a glass of good Balaton wine! Echo Étterem's panoramic terrace in Tihany has breathtaking views of the lake and abbey. A place where Hungarian delights meet a romantic atmosphere, and you would happily stay a little longer after dessert.
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Badacsonytomaj Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Bistro · Wine terrace · Fish · Local ingredients · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Hableány Badacsony
Badacsony's historic meeting place reborn as a modern bistro, wine bar and working Laposa estate headquarters.
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Balatonfenyves Balaton cuisine · BBQ · Modern Hungarian
Hubertus Hof Étterem
At Hubertus Hof Étterem in Balatonfenyves, steaks dry-aged for 21 days come from Angus cattle raised on the pastures of Nagyberek. Alongside Terra Pannonia beef, the restaurant's own herb garden and distinctive steak selection, 2026 brought fresh momentum: Séfek séfe winner Mikula Patrik took over the kitchen. Elegant country surroundings, intriguing cuts, creative seasonal dishes and special gastronomic evenings on Lake Balaton's southern shore.
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Balatonboglár Home-style cooking
Kis Szieszta Étterem és Panzió
Generous home-style lunches, Balaton fish soup, rich pork stew and meat platters for two in Balatonboglár! Kis Szieszta Étterem welcomes summer diners with a family-like atmosphere, varied two-course menus and no service charge. If you fancy a satisfying Hungarian lunch during a day at the beach or an excursion, it is worth getting to know. The restaurant is expected to reopen in June 2027.
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Hévíz Hungarian · Regional Hungarian · Traditional restaurant
Kocsi Csárda Hévíz
Cauldron goulash, rich venison stew with dödölle potato dumplings, crispy goose leg and generous csárda platters in the heart of Hévíz! Open since 1985, Kocsi Csárda welcomes you with traditional Hungarian dishes, an atmospheric garden terrace and live music, just a few minutes' walk from famous Lake Hévíz. A perfect choice for a substantial lunch or memorable dinner.
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Köveskál Balaton cuisine · Brunch · Local ingredients · Bakery · Seasonal
Kővirág – Étel, Ital, Ágy
A garden restaurant in Köveskál, where Kővirág's longstanding charm meets Pan’ni's world of sourdough and brunch.
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Balatonlelle Patisserie · Dessert workshop · Ice cream shop
Márton Cukrászda
Since 1979, Balatonlelle's Márton Cukrászda has made cakes based on family recipes and legendary, freshly baked pogácsa. Golden Wreath master pastry chef Márton Lajos's Lellei Krémes, fruit cakes, homemade biscuits and varied ice creams make it a delightful sweet stop. Dogs are warmly welcomed too, even with desserts of their own!
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Badacsonytomaj Grill · Creative Hungarian
Mede by Adam Mede
Mede Ádám's live-fire kitchen in Badacsony: bodag flatbread, distinctive Hungarian dishes and changing blackboard specials. A fine-dining background in a more informal format.
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Badacsonytördemic Bistro · Wine bar · Traditional restaurant
Nefelejcs Borbisztró
At Nefelejcs Borbisztró in Badacsonytördemic, Sike Balázs’s distinctive Badacsony wines meet seasonal bistro cooking. In a historic restaurant building revived in 2021, Mangalica rillette, grilled pike-perch, wild boar pörkölt with porcini and creative Hungarian desserts are served alongside carefully chosen SKIZO and Sike Balázs Pincéje wines. Velényi Réka and Sike Balázs welcome guests with a cosy, shady garden, wine tastings and cultural events. Wine, food and friendship at the foot of Badacsony.
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Zánka Gastropub · Contemporary Hungarian
Neked Főztem Gasztrokocsma – Zánka
A rustic house, a terrace and Hungarian dishes with contemporary presentation: lunch at Zánka's Neked Főztem is an outing in its own right. A short, changing menu, local wines and much-mentioned curd-cheese dumplings await those happy to linger at the gateway to the Káli Basin.
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Balatonfüred Balaton cuisine · Bistro · Fish · Home-style cooking · Hungarian · International · Seasonal
Spicc Bistro Balatonfüred
A waterfront bistro in Balatonfüred with generous portions, Hungarian–international classics and front-row Balaton views.
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Szigliget Ice cream shop · Cakes and pastries
Szigligeti Fagylaltozó
Spatula-served ice cream, adventurous flavour pairings and a coffee break below Szigliget Castle. Also known as Várkávézó, the venue offers a shady terrace and a homely interior for cooler weather — both good reasons to stop.
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Kisapáti Balaton wines · Mediterranean
Taberna Infinito
Mediterranean tapas, Spanish-style Mangalica pork stew, local wines, exotic plants and an exceptional panorama.
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Siófok American · Bistro · Burgers · International · Street food
Territórium
Premium street food in central Siófok: house burger buns, freshly minced meat, pasta made on site, homemade sauces and creative, uncompromising dishes.
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Fonyód Hungarian · Traditional Hungarian · Modern Hungarian
Torony Étterem
Discover Fonyód's Torony Étterem, where shady terraces, Hungarian specialities, mouth-watering meat and fish dishes and a varied pizza selection await! An excellent choice for a family lunch, dinner with friends or a pleasant food stop on a Balaton outing.
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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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7 places with a view at Lake Balaton
Wine terraces, a garden and views from Tihany: seven different stops where the Lake Balaton panorama is part of the experience.
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Ideas beyond the menu.
Magazine · 7 min
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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