Opened in summer 2026 on the row of snack bars at Gödrös public beach, Csíkos Hattyú follows one idea with real consistency: meat, fish and vegetables all arrive freshly fried in a crisp coating. The blue-and-white venue with its large terrace is both a beach snack bar and a relaxed street-food stop, equally welcoming in swimwear or during a cycling loop around Tihany.
The short menu’s strengths are cooking to order and carefully separated kitchen work: meat, fish and vegetables are prepared in separate fryers. Start with breaded pike-perch or a whole breaded aubergine, adding freshly cut chips, coleslaw and house-mixed sauces such as truffle mayonnaise or tzatziki. For a group, the whole fried chicken is a striking choice to share.
The nearby lake, panoramic terrace and direct connection to the cycle path make this more than a quick lunch spot: it is also a well-placed rest stop. This is a seasonal venue, so always check current opening hours on social media before setting out.
Worth a taste
Breaded pike-perch with fresh chips and homemade sauces
Tender Balaton fish and a thin, genuinely crisp coating best show why this is more than an average beach snack bar.
Local tip
Get dipping
Order two or three homemade sauces for the group; the breaded aubergine is easy to pull apart by hand, and the whole chicken is designed for sharing.
The BalatonEats meal plan
How to put your meal together
- 01Breaded pike-perch, fresh chips and truffle mayonnaise
Tender fish and a crisp coating are the clearest expression of the venue's core idea.
- 02Whole breaded aubergine with tzatziki
Striking and easy to dip by hand; the separate vegetable fryer keeps the flavours clean.
- 03Whole fried chicken with coleslaw
A sharing dish for a group: playful and generous at the same time.
What guests say
What stays with guests?
The venue is still very new, so early impressions rather than a long-term guest picture are emerging: freshness, crisp coatings and the easy-going terrace are particularly appreciated.
A 2026 We Love Balaton review and venue listing, the Gasztrotérképek listing, and Csíkos Hattyú's official Facebook and Instagram pages.+
What brings people back
- Dishes freshly fried to order.
- Crisp coatings and succulent centres.
- Homemade sauces, fresh chips and tangy sides.
- A relaxed Balaton atmosphere with a large terrace.
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Good to know before you go
- A new seasonal venue: hours and the menu may change quickly.
- Cooking to order can mean queues at peak times.
- Separately ordered sauces and sides can increase the total.
Photo credits
Csíkos Hattyú — images provided by the user.
