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Plan B at Lake Balaton: where to go in the rain, on holidays and long weekends
Raining, the beach kiosk closed, tomorrow a holiday? Every year-round place in the guide on one map, with filters and panic-free tips.
It is raining. The beach kiosk is closed. Tomorrow is a holiday and nobody knows what is open. That is what Plan B is for.
If it rains
Café, patisserie, a warm restaurant: on the map, the “Coffee and cake” and “Lunch, dinner” filters show where to take shelter. On a rainy summer day these fill up fast, so set off in good time.
If a holiday is coming
At Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year opening hours change from year to year, and many places only take bookings. The places listed open all year, but always call them before a holiday.
If it is a long weekend
Half the country heads to the lake. Book a table ahead and pick a second place in the same town in case the first is full.
If it is winter
We have a separate selection for the off-season: Open in winter. This page is for quick “what now” moments.
The panic-free rules
- Call before you set off. Even year-round places can have a closing day or a private event.
- Keep a backup nearby. The map shows what else is in the same town.
- Midday has shorter queues. In bad weather the afternoon is the busiest.
Know where it is open on a holiday? If a place has published its holiday hours, email us at hello@balatoneats.hu and we will update it.
The selection on the map
Open all year around the lake
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North shore 14 places
Sabar Wine House
Small family wine house on Sabar Hill: a 1937 cellar, a tasting terrace with a view, Olaszrizling and Cabernet Franc. The terrace welcomes guests all year; exact hours vary.
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Pántlika Bistro, Egy Falat Csopak
Family bistro in an award-winning white farmhouse in Csopak: Neapolitan pizza from 48-hour dough, seasonal bistro dishes, a Mediterranean garden. Open all year.
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Petrányi Csopak
Family wine estate on the Szita hill in Csopak: 180-degree panorama, own Olaszrizling and serious cooking. Mon-Wed closed; Thu 14:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-21:00.
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Mámor Bar and More
Pizzeria, cake counter and cocktail bar at the Badacsony Borterasz, Bence Gajár's own workshop. A March 2026 feature indicated year-round opening.
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Borcsa Étterem
Big waterfront restaurant at the end of the Füred promenade: zander, catfish, platters for two and a terrace facing Tihany. Open all year, usually from 11:00, with seasonal evening closing times.
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La Téne Desszertműhely & Kávéház
French dessert workshop and specialty coffee house in an old Badacsony post office: croissants, pistachio swirls, brunch. All year.
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Apáti Étterem
Year-round pizzeria and bistro on the edge of a Sajkod meadow, with sunset terraces over Bázsa Bay. Open all year.
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Káli Fecske Restaurant and Cultural Centre
Restaurant and cultural centre in Salföld, in the ruins of the old school, under old trees. From 1 October: Fri-Sat 11:30-22:00, Sun 11:30-18:00, Mon-Thu closed.
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St. Donát Borbár & Shop
Wine bar and winery on the Csopak vineyard hill: Olaszrizlings by soil and the whole lake from the terrace. The panoramic wine bar and tasting room welcome visitors all year, with seasonally changing hours.
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Apátsági Rege Cukrászda
Patisserie below the abbey, between 200-year-old arches and a lake panorama: lavender cream slice and house-roasted coffee. Open all year.
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A Könyvtár Café & Bistro
Szentbékkálla's community living room: loose-leaf tea, local pastries, books and courtyard culture. Open all year with seasonal days.
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Borbarátok Étterem
Family restaurant and winery at the foot of Badacsony: reworked Hungarian dishes and own Fata wines. From 1 October daily 11:30-21:00, per the official website.
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Pláne Badacsony
Badacsony wine bar where you can taste your way through the whole region, with personal recommendations. Open all year.
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Pazar Coffee Company
Specialty café and brunch spot on Füred's Aranyhíd promenade: Eggs Benedict, V60 and a sunny terrace. Café: all year, daily 8:00-18:00.
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AzÉn Anyósom Konyhája
Home-style Zala and international cooking on the edge of Hévíz, in Alsópáhok: self-service lunch and an à la carte restaurant in one building. According to the website, daily: self-service 12:00–17:00, à la carte 12:00–21:00 (kitchen until 20:30), delivery 12:00–18:00.
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Árpád Borozó
A family wine bar since 1994 on the Egregy vineyard hill, beside the Árpád-era church: home-style Hungarian cooking, wine by the glass and bottle, a panoramic terrace, open all year. According to a 2025 listing, open all year, closed on Mondays, otherwise from noon to 8 pm, longer in summer.
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Jóbarát Vendéglő
Where Keszthely locals have lunch: a Hungarian restaurant with tócsi dishes, the Jóbarát platter, generous portions and a big hall for live music. Open every day, all year.
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Pelso Café
A two-storey café on the main square next to the Gothic church: Italian coffee, cream cakes, lemonade, and a terrace where half the town strolls past. Open every day, all year; according to sources usually from 8:00 to 19:00 or 20:00.
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Lady Hamilton Kávéház
A coffee house within the walls of Festetics Palace: espresso tonic, English breakfast, Bergmann cakes and a view of the palace park. Open all year.
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Jordanics Cukrászda
Keszthely's oldest confectionery since 1968: artisan ice cream in a mint-green house that locals know and visitors seek out. Seasonal, from spring (usually April) to the end of September.
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Szent Domonkos Inn
Renewed village inn in Várvölgy with wood-oven meats and sourdough. Monday–Thursday 12:00–20:00, Friday–Saturday 12:00–21:00, Sunday 12:00–20:00.
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Szigligeti Fagylaltozó
Adventurous ice cream parlour and cosy café at the foot of Szigliget castle, with spatula-served portions. According to the municipal listing, usually daily 9-18, with seasonal closing times; January-February Friday-Sunday.
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Teri Mama Vendéglője
Family restaurant with Transylvanian roots on Hévíz's Egregy side: stuffed cabbage, big portions, great waiters. Mon, Wed-Sun 12:00-22:00; closed Tuesday.
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Kocsi Csárda Hévíz
Big traditional csárda in Hévíz since 1985: cauldron goulash, venison stew with dödölle and live music in the evening. From 1 November 2026 11:00-21:00 (kitchen until 20:30), from 15 December 11:00-22:00 (kitchen until 21:30), from 4 January 2027 11:00-21:00 again.
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Tompos Étterem
Family restaurant in Keszthely-Zámor: Hungarian and international dishes, a terrace and a big car park. All year, daily.
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Zenit Balaton Étterem & Bár
Panoramic restaurant above Vonyarcvashegy: modern Hungarian cooking, a 70-bottle wine list, open all year. All year.
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Marina Café & Bistro
Year-round café and bistro in Szemes: special coffee, breakfast, desserts. Open all year, typically 8:00 to 16:00, Fridays and Saturdays until 18:00.
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Főzelék Faloda
A home-style self-service eatery in Zamárdi, open all year, with several főzelék dishes every day. All year, daily 9:00–16:00.
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PartON Bistro
A Mediterranean bistro on Zamárdi's waterfront, open all year, beside the Heart of Balaton statue. All year, daily 11:00–22:00.
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Paprika Csárda
A classic Balaton csárda since 1948, open all year, with generous Hungarian portions. All year, daily 11:00–22:00.
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Kedvesem Bisztró
Family bistro on the Lelle pier with its own farm: Balaton zander, seasonal plates, open all year. Monday-Saturday 11:30-22:00; Sunday 11:30-21:30.
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Gianpiero’s Étterem & Bor
Year-round Boglár bistro on the Parti sétány: duck leg, wild boar, pizza, Balaton wine. Listed as a year-round restaurant in the venue's descriptions and an August 2026 report.
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Márton Cukrászda
Family pâtisserie in Lelle since 1979: its own Lellei Krémes, pogácsa baked twice daily and ice cream. Open all year with seasonally changing hours.
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Vitorlás Étterem Balatonlelle
Lelle restaurant since 1999, with modern bistro dishes alongside fish soup and BBQ ribs. Mon-Sun 11:30-22:00, all year.
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Platán
Long menu, big portions, open all year: Balatonföldvár's veteran restaurant since 1992. Mon-Wed 9:00-16:00, Thu 9:00-20:00, Fri-Sat 9:00-21:00, Sun 9:00-20:00 (website, November 2026).
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Cool Cafe
Year-round breakfast café in the centre of Fonyód, two minutes from the train. Tue-Sat 7:30-18:00; Sun 8:00-14:00; closed Mon.
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Hubertus Hof Étterem
Home-raised, dry-aged Angus steaks in a Fenyves park, cooked by the winner of Séfek séfe. All year, every day.
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A Konyhám Stúdió 365
Getting in is grim, but the kitchen, Gabi Szikra and the lake view together make it a destination in Fonyód.
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Geleta Cukrászda
Family pâtisserie in Balatonlelle where the Lelle krémes and the French mousse cake happily share the counter. All year, Monday to Sunday 10:00-18:00.
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Anno Taverna
Antiques-market atmosphere beside Route 7: old furniture, vintage Szárszó photos, porcini pasta and Zimek pálinka. All year, daily 11:00-21:00.
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G&D Kézműves Cukrászda és Pékség (Szó ami Szó)
An artisan patisserie, bakery and bistro in Balatonkenese, with the Szó brothers' award-winning croissant. Open all year.
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Nekem a Balaton (Nánásiék)
A café, breakfast spot and small deli in Balatonakarattya, run by Nóra Ördög and Pál Nánási. Open all year, usually from 9 am to 6 pm.
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Bab Kávézó
A specialty café in the centre of Balatonalmádi with house-roasted coffee and homemade cakes. Open all year, usually every day from 8 am to 6 pm.
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The Rusty Coffee Box
A specialty café in a rusty container on the edge of the high bank in Balatonakarattya. Open all year.
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Piroska Csárda és Fogadó
White-towered csárda with a wood oven in Siófok: chicken paprikash with dumplings, catfish steak and somlói. Open all year.
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Lavender Terasz
Steakhouse in Balatonvilágos: steak picked from the ageing fridge, a Mediterranean garden and a fishpond.
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Vadkacsa Restaurant and Guesthouse
Family restaurant at Kenese's Vak Bottyán beach: duck soup, fish soup, duck leg with dödölle. Mon, Fri, Sat 12:00-21:30 (kitchen until 21:00); Sun 12:00-21:00 (kitchen until 20:30); closed Tue-Thu (website, November 2026).
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Nádas Csárda
Checked-tablecloth family csárda in Kenese since 1992: fish soup, honey ribs and homemade somlói. Sunday-Thursday 12:00-21:00; Friday-Saturday 12:00-22:00.
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Pörc Bisztró és Delikát
Butcher, deli and bistro in Kenese: house sausage, ribs and old Hungarian dishes in modern form. Deli: Mon-Thu 9:00-19:00, Fri 9:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 8:00-20:00.
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Öreg Halász Vendéglő
Wooden-house fish restaurant with a garden in Siófok, open all year, with generous portions. All year, 12:00-22:00.
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BlueDot Bistro | Hotel Yacht
Hotel bistro next to the Siófok sailing marina, open to outside guests, all year. All year.
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Mala Garden Étterem
Bali-style waterfront restaurant on the Gold Coast: Thai soup, Peking duck, seafood pasta. All year, daily 11:30-22:00.
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Frequently asked questions
Will they be open at Christmas and New Year?
Holiday hours change from year to year, so we do not promise specific days here. The places listed operate all year; call them or check their Facebook page before a holiday.
How is this different from the Open in winter selection?
Open in winter is a shorter, edited selection for the off-season. Plan B gathers every year-round place in the guide, for quick decisions.
Where should I book ahead?
On holidays and long weekends almost everywhere, especially for dinner. Booking notes are on the venue pages.