Beside Balatonmáriafürdő’s harbour, Port Étterem is far more than a seasonal waterfront stop: it is developing a year-round identity through contemporary Hungarian cooking and striking yet easy-to-understand dishes. It works equally well for a family lunch, a special dinner or a dedicated Balaton culinary outing.
The menu refreshes Hungarian classics with contemporary techniques and ingredients from southern Balaton. Skin-seared pike-perch comes with beurre blanc and dill potato dumplings; alongside goulash and beef broth are mains such as egg-stuffed beef meatloaf with a creamy hunter-style vegetable sauce, confit duck leg and an Angus burger. Vegetarians have roasted cauliflower and wild-mushroom risotto to choose from.
The dessert counter deserves particular attention: modern, French-inspired pastries use premium ingredients and precise textures. Several southern Balaton wineries feature on the wine list, including Bujdosó, Kislaki and Légli, making a local pairing easy to find.
Port’s professional achievements are notable too: it joined Gault&Millau’s chef’s-hat restaurants in 2025 and previously earned a podium place in the Beach Dish of the Year competition. The nearby harbour and the guesthouse’s peaceful surroundings give it a Balaton character, while the kitchen goes well beyond the typical beach-restaurant formula.
An important practical detail: the striking Rooftop Bar is currently available only for private events; regular dining takes place in the restaurant. The current autumn schedule is Friday to Sunday, so book ahead, particularly for weekend dinner.
Worth a taste
Skin-seared pike-perch fillet, beurre blanc, dill potato dumplings and kohlrabi
Balaton ingredients, French sauce technique and a Hungarian-style accompaniment meet here — precisely the essence of Port's modern regional approach.
Local tip
Plan ahead for the rooftop
The rooftop terrace is currently available only for private events. Book a restaurant table ahead by phone, especially for weekend dinner.
The BalatonEats meal plan
How to put your meal together
- 01Skin-seared pike-perch fillet
Beurre blanc and dill potato dumplings give the pike-perch an elegant yet distinctly Balaton setting.
- 02Angus burger
A reliable introduction to the kitchen: juicy meat, potato wedges and homemade mayonnaise.
- 03Dessert from the display
The modern, French-inspired pastries are a good reason to leave room at the end.
What guests say
What stays with guests?
Guest feedback regularly praises the food quality, desserts, service and harbour-side setting. Many see Port not simply as a holiday restaurant but as a culinary destination in its own right.
Official website and menu, Booking.com guest reviews, DiningCity listing and professional awards+
What brings people back
- Contemporary Hungarian cooking with Balaton accents
- Precise presentation and a strong dessert selection
- A wide choice of southern Balaton wines
- Peaceful surroundings near the harbour
- Professional recognition and consistent quality
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Good to know before you go
- Premium prices
- The rooftop is currently for private events only
- Closed Monday to Thursday in autumn 2026
- Tables may be difficult to secure without booking at peak weekend times
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