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Fogas 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.

The BalatonEats pick Award-winning fish beach bistro on the Alsóörs shore.
Choose it ifA good fish lunch or dinner right by the water.
Not for you ifIf you don't eat fish or want a quiet, formal dinner.

Right on the Alsóörs beach at Strand sétány 16. In season open daily 11-21, dog-friendly, terrace facing the beach.

Story

A family business run by the Kun family for over a decade, motto: fish, wine, Balaton. Winners of Beach Food of the Year 2020, Vegan Beach Food of the Year 2023 (celeriac ravioli), Gault&Millau POP 2025.

Food

Fish crackling with black garlic mayo 3,850 HUF, smoked sturgeon cheese dumplings 3,850 HUF, fish soup with carp 3,650 HUF or catfish 4,050 HUF. Whole fish by weight: hake 95 HUF, trout 125 HUF, zander 135 HUF per 10 g. Grilled pike-perch or catfish with a side 6,950 HUF, seafood paella 8,950 HUF, pastas 3,850-7,350 HUF, fried milk with salted caramel 2,650 HUF.

Drinks

Balaton wines by the glass (Jásdi Olaszrizling 900 HUF/dl), beers, spritzes, pálinka, lemonade.

Prices

Catfish soup plus grilled pike-perch 11,000 HUF, about 12,000 HUF per person with a glass of wine.

Who is it for

Fish lovers who want a good fish soup or whole fish between swims, dogs welcome.

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Worth a taste

Fish soup with catfish

Classic fish soup, 4,050 HUF, also with carp and offal.

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Local tip

Fish by weight

Whole zander, trout and hake are priced per 10 g, ask for the weight. The fish crackling is a house favourite.

The BalatonEats meal plan

How to put your meal together

  1. 01
    Fish crackling

    With black garlic mayo, 3,850 HUF.

  2. 02
    Catfish fish soup

    4,050 HUF.

  3. 03
    Grilled pike-perch

    With a side, 6,950 HUF.

What guests say

What stays with guests?

Strong recognition: Beach Food of the Year 2020, Gault&Millau POP 2025, We Love Balaton TOP 10.

Checked November 2026: official website, Hello Hungary.

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What brings people back

  • Right on the beach
  • Wide fish range
  • Award-winning beach food
  • Dog-friendly
  • Detailed menu online

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Good to know before you go

  • Seasonal
  • Busy at peak times
  • Whole fish priced by weight
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Finding your way there

Directions in one click

The map takes you to the exact address. Check opening hours and consider booking a table before you go.

8226 Alsóörs, Strand sétány 16.

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