Steaks that tempt you before they reach the grill
One of Lavender Terasz’s most exciting features is that you can choose your own steak from the ageing fridge. You do not simply read a name on the menu: you can inspect the meat, pick the cut that appeals most and discuss with the team how you would like it cooked.
The selection may include exceptional meat ranging from Hungarian Grey cattle to Japanese wagyu. A beautifully marbled, richly fat-laced steak is a real delicacy: imagine the aroma of meat searing on a hot surface, a caramelised crust outside and tender, juicy bites within. A good steak is all about the meat’s flavour, texture and precisely judged cooking.
The ageing fridge’s selection changes, so every visit may hold another discovery for meat lovers.
Not only for steak lovers
Although the exceptional beef easily draws attention, Lavender Terasz’s kitchen is more varied than that. Oven-baked pizzas, inventive fusion dishes and lighter options also offer choices to guests not craving a huge steak.
The smell of freshly baked pizza, an attractively presented salmon dish or well-grilled vegetables can be just as appetising. For groups with different tastes, it is particularly welcome when everyone can find something they genuinely fancy.
When dinner is about more than dinner
Lavender Terasz can suit an evening you want to make a little special. A birthday, anniversary, gathering with friends or simply dinner together is a fine occasion to sit down, order something delicious and enjoy each other’s company.
If you are coming specifically for a particular steak, ask about the current meat selection and prices when booking. You can then choose the most exciting possibility for your dinner in advance.
Why try it? Because few things are as tempting as choosing your own steak and having the kitchen cook it to your liking. At Lavender Terasz, exceptional meats, varied dishes and pleasant surroundings can combine into a dinner you will still enjoy remembering the next day.
Worth a taste
Aged beef steak with cheddar mashed potatoes and chimichurri
Imagine choosing your own beautifully marbled beef from the ageing fridge, then ordering it to your preferred doneness. On the hot cooking surface, a deep-brown, flavourful crust can develop outside while the centre remains succulent and juicy. Soft mashed potatoes enriched with cheddar and fresh, herb-filled chimichurri may accompany it. A bite of full-flavoured beef, a little creamy potato, then chimichurri's lively, spicy taste. The sort of dinner where you give every mouthful its time.
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Here, you choose the steak!
Do not decide from the menu alone. Ask your waiter to show you the ageing fridge's current selection. The team can help you navigate the cuts, degrees of marbling and cooking preferences. If you like juicier steaks, it is worth exploring more heavily marbled meat too.
The BalatonEats meal plan
How to put your meal together
- 01Grilled peach with goat's cheese, toasted walnuts and honey
Imagine warm peach gently browned on the grill, its natural sweetness accompanied by the distinctive creaminess of goat's cheese. Golden honey glistens above, while toasted walnuts bring a little crunchy surprise to every bite. Sweet, salty, creamy and crisp at once. A starter that shows from the first mouthful how exciting a few well-chosen ingredients can be together.
- 02Pink duck breast with Parmesan risotto
A beautifully cooked duck breast with a pink centre is tempting on its own. Here, its rich, full flavour is accompanied by silky risotto enriched with Parmesan. Imagine a juicy slice of duck beside a little soft, cheesy risotto on your fork. Parmesan's distinctive saltiness complements the duck, while the meeting of the two textures can make every bite special. A truly leisurely, celebratory dish.
- 03Lavender vanilla pancakes with strawberry compote
Finish with something truly lovable: soft vanilla pancakes accompanied by juicy strawberry compote. Vanilla's gentle sweetness and strawberry's pleasantly tangy freshness are hard to resist. A bite of soft pancake, a spoonful of strawberry, then another bite, because this kind of dessert always disappears faster than we would like. Alongside good coffee, it can make a particularly lovely end to dinner.
What guests say
What stays with guests?
Guest accounts portray Lavender Terasz as a particularly appealing steak restaurant. Meat quality, skilled preparation and attentive service receive the most praise. For many, choosing their own steak with help selecting the right cut and doneness is an experience in itself. The Mediterranean garden and inviting interiors also add much. Although there are more critical opinions on prices and individual dishes, the overall picture is distinctly favourable. It is somewhere many happily return for another special dinner.
Based on Lavender Terasz's DiningCity, Tripadvisor and IttJártam.hu reviews and publicly available guest accounts. Experiences published during Restaurant Week 2026 were also considered. Individual criticisms from earlier years were treated separately from newer favourable feedback.+
What brings people back
- Exceptional aged steaks and cooking tailored to your preference
- Attentive, knowledgeable staff who also help you choose the meat
- Attractively presented, inventive and delicious dishes
- The Mediterranean garden, pond and atmospheric terrace
- A peaceful, elegant yet homely atmosphere
- A varied menu and thoughtfully composed side dishes
- An appealing wine selection and surroundings suited to special occasions
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Good to know before you go
- Premium meats may cost more than conventional restaurant dishes
- Some guests experienced longer waits during busier periods
- A few accounts questioned portion sizes
- There have been complaints about pizza preparation and some desserts
- One earlier guest found the music too loud
