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Örvényes Balaton wines · Fish · Traditional Hungarian
Family-friendly Hungarian restaurant in Örvényes next to the listed watermill, since 1994. Balaton fish, Hungarian classics, wines from its own winery, covered terrace with playground, right by the cycle path.
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Badacsonytördemic Bistro · Wine bar · Traditional Hungarian
A wine bistro in an 1800s house in Badacsonytördemic, run by Balázs Sike and Réka Velényi, open at weekends all year. Mangalica rillettes with quince horseradish, grilled zander, wild boar stew with dödölle, a wine suggestion with every dish.
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Balatonlelle Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Traditional Hungarian
Wood-fired cooking and a wine terrace on Kishegy hill in Balatonlelle since 1998, on the site of the old Hegyi Csárda. Goose leg and pork knuckle from the oven, cold strawberry soup with curd dumplings, Kishegy wines on one list, house pálinka and sunsets over Badacsony.
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Badacsony Balaton wines · Fish · Traditional Hungarian
Wine cellar and inn on the side of Badacsony below the basalt organs, on the Blue Trail, since 1997. Home-style Hungarian cooking, Balaton pike-perch, a 150-seat vine-framed garden with a view, playground, mountain taxi and the legend of Rózsakő.
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Balatonboglár Snack bar · Street food
A seasonal street food snack bar on Platán tér in Balatonboglár, between the beach and the harbour. Quality hot dogs in fresh rolls, including the LSK with smoked Lelle sausage, loaded fries and salad bowls, at good-value prices.
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Balatonlelle Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Traditional Hungarian
Family winery on Kishegy hill in Balatonlelle since 1991. BBQ from its own smoker, wines from Kishegy and Kokas-hegy, a gold-medal Cabernet Franc, a panoramic wine terrace, guest rooms and a sauna and jacuzzi overlooking Lake Balaton.
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Fonyód Café · Breakfast and brunch
Year-round café in the centre of Fonyód, a few steps from the station. Cappuccino, egg breakfasts, Croque Madame and homemade cakes, dogs welcome.
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Fonyód Farm-to-table · Modern Hungarian · Small plates
Small-plate restaurant in Fonyódliget, a hundred metres from the beach, with ingredients from within 90 km. Trout "tin", seasonal plates, natural wines, Michelin recommendation.
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Vászoly Traditional Hungarian
Family inn in Vászoly above the spring lake, since 2017. Weekly changing home cooking, homemade syrups, jams and cakes. Currently closed; the family welcomes guests at Cvekedli.
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Alsóörs Balaton cuisine · Fish · Beach bistro
Fish-focused beach bistro on the Alsóörs beach, a family business for over a decade. Fish crackling, fish soup with carp or catfish, whole-baked zander and trout, grilled pike-perch. Beach Food of the Year 2020, Gault&Millau POP 2025.
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Balatonfüred Breakfast and brunch · Small plates
Prosecco bar and bottle shop in Balatonfüred on Kisfaludy utca, with a chestnut-tree terrace. Italian aperitivo, prosecco cocktails, antipasti platters. The 2026 season has ended.
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Csopak Bistro · Pizza
Family bistro in a white farmhouse on the main street of Csopak, open since 2024. Neapolitan pizza from 48-hour dough, a seasonal bistro menu, a Mediterranean garden and Csopak wines. Dogs and babies welcome.
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