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Where to Eat in Styria

Austrian — Steirisch — the best restaurants, must-try dishes, and practical dining tips for your wine trip to Styria.

Local Cuisine

The culinary tradition of Styria is rooted in Austrian — Steirisch cooking. Local restaurants pair regional dishes with wines from the surrounding vineyards, making dining an integral part of the wine country experience.

Must-Try Dishes

Steirisches Backhendl (fried chicken Styrian-style)
Kernöl (pumpkin seed oil on everything)
Brettljause with Steirerkäse
Verhackert (pork-fat spread)
Kürbiscremesuppe (pumpkin cream soup)

Restaurant Recommendations

Fine Dining

Steirereck im Stadtpark — Vienna

Fine Dining

Two Michelin stars in Vienna's Stadtpark, Heinz Reitbauer's celebration of Austrian produce — Styrian ingredients prominently featured

€€€€

Winery Restaurant

Weinbau Polz Buschenschank — Spielfeld

Winery Restaurant

South Styria Buschenschank (seasonal wine tavern) on the Slovenian border with pumpkin oil, local charcuterie, and estate Sauvignon Blanc

€€

Bistro

Steirerstöckl — Graz

Bistro

Graz neighbourhood restaurant specialising in classic Styrian cuisine with local beef and Schilcher Rosé

€€

Casual

Graz Farmers Market — Kaiser-Josef-Platz

Casual

Graz's main market with Styrian pumpkin products, regional charcuterie, and seasonal produce year-round

Dining Etiquette & Tips

Tipping

5–10% is standard. Say 'Stimmt so' when paying.

Meal Times

Lunch: 11:30–14:00 · Dinner: 18:00–21:30

Reservations

Steirereck in Vienna: book 2+ months ahead. Buschenschanks have seasonal opening dates — call ahead.

Vegetarian Options

Good