BalatonEats guide

Balaton cuisine

Balaton cuisine: menus, atmosphere, prices and getting there. Open the guides to find your ideal stop.

27 places
Hubertus Hof Étterem Balatonfenyves: Angus steaks 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.

Premium For an occasion · For a food-focused outing · Hidden gem
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Borcsa Étterem Balatonfüred: 5 tempting experiences Balatonfüred

Balaton cuisine · Local ingredients · Modern Hungarian · International

Borcsa Étterem

Spectacular Balaton views, enormous waterfront terraces and mouth-watering dishes in the heart of Balatonfüred! Operating since 1984 and renewed in 2023, Borcsa Étterem welcomes guests on Tagore promenade with Hungarian specialities, fresh fish dishes, generous meat platters and Mediterranean delights, overlooking the Tihany Peninsula. A perfect setting for a leisurely lunch or romantic dinner.

Upper mid-range An evening with friends · Informal · For a quiet dinner · Panoramic views · For a waterfront dinner
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Three dogs on Szántódi Megálló’s red steps Szántód

Balaton cuisine · Dessert workshop · Home-style cooking · Traditional Hungarian · Bakery · Specialty coffee · Cakes and pastries · Seasonal · Vegan-friendly

Monarchia Rétesház & Szántódi Megálló

Freshly baked Monarchia strudel, specialty coffee and a dog-friendly cycling stop opposite Szántód railway station, near the public beach.

Budget-friendly For a cycling trip · With children · With a dog · For breakfast · Hidden gem · By the water
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Port’s panoramic roof terrace during a summer event Balatonmáriafürdő

Balaton cuisine · Fine bistro · Fish · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal

Port Étterem & Panzió

A year-round culinary destination by Balatonmáriafürdő's harbour, with contemporary Hungarian dishes, southern Balaton wines and a strong dessert selection.

Premium For a family lunch · For a food-focused outing · For a special occasion · For a quiet dinner · For the view · For a date · For a romantic dinner · For a waterfront dinner
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Balaton panorama from CITRUS46’s terrace in Csopak 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.

Mid-range to upper mid-range An evening with friends · For a cycling trip · For a family lunch · For live music · With children · For a quick lunch · With a larger group · For the view · For a waterfront dinner · By the water
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Csíkos Hattyú’s sunny blue-and-white-striped terrace Tihany

Balaton cuisine · Fish · Beach bistro · Street food · Seasonal

Csíkos Hattyú

Tihany's new blue-and-white beach bistro at Gödrös public beach: freshly fried meat, fish and vegetables, homemade sauces, a large terrace and direct access from the cycle path.

Mid-range For a cycling trip · For a family lunch · With children · For a quick lunch · With a dog · With a larger group · For the view · By the water
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Fedélzet Bisztró’s bright, spacious interior at Alsóörs Marina Alsóörs

Balaton cuisine · Bistro · Fish · Home-style cooking · Seasonal

Fedélzet Bisztró

The waterfront bistro at Alsóörs Marina, where lifeguards cook and serve: breakfast, home-style vegetable stews, fish and modern desserts for a good cause.

Upper mid-range An evening with friends · For a family lunch · With children · For breakfast · By the water
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Aventura Lakásétterem’s open kitchen and small dining area in Balatonkenese Balatonkenese

Balaton cuisine · Farm-to-table · Local ingredients · Creative Hungarian · Seasonal

Aventura Lakásétterem

Balatonkenese's tucked-away supper-club-style restaurant, where Gál Máté cooks a changing four-course menu of local, seasonal ingredients at weekends — strictly by advance reservation.

Premium For a food-focused outing · For a special occasion · For a quiet dinner · Hidden gem
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A prawn dish with views of the Ypsilon Yacht Club marina in Alsóörs Alsóörs

Balaton cuisine · Fine bistro · Fish · Traditional Hungarian · International · Seasonal

Ypsilon by bobo

Contemporary Hungarian and international cooking with front-row Balaton views at Alsóörs's Ypsilon Yacht Club, led by chefs Szabó Zsolt and Egri Zsombor.

Premium For a family lunch · For a special occasion · With a larger group · For the view · For a romantic dinner · For a waterfront dinner · By the water
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Two women toasting with sparkling wine on Szigliget Várudvar’s sunset terrace Szigliget

Balaton cuisine · Burgers · Pizza · Street food

Szigliget Várudvar

Szigliget's food and culture courtyard at the foot of the castle, with street food, cocktails, relaxed family time and summer events.

$$ An evening with friends · For live music · With children · For cocktails · Cult favourite · With a larger group · For the view
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