Best restaurants in Schöder

Mesnerhaus

★ Michelin€€€€Seasonal Cuisine, Modern Cuisine

Set in the Salzburg mountains, in the UNESCO Biosphere Park, Mesnerhaus has been run by Maria and Josef Steffner since 2007. The modern interior design within the venerable walls of this building dating back to 1420se, incorporates the historical architecture beautifully. An extremely warm and welcoming hostess, Maria is responsible for the wine cellar, restaurant and hotel, which has six cosy rooms and a suite. With just as much dedication, Josef delivers expressive, creative cuisine made from regional and seasonal produce, served as a set menu or à la carte. The signature dish Lungau potato

Gamskogelhütte Fine Dining by Stefan Lastin

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine, Creative

Boasting a fabulous location at 1 850m above sea level, this small fine dining restaurant is a place where you can truly unwind. In a cosy Alpine-style space featuring rustic wood and charming natural stone, diners sit at elegantly set tables to savour an ambitious three- to six-course set menu complemented by elaborate amuse-bouches to start and sweet treats to finish. Interesting well-matched wine pairings are available, and the list itself includes some rare gems worth sampling. Service is exceptionally friendly and attentive – chef Stefan Lastin presents his dishes personally, and propriet

Geiger Alm

★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Seasonal Cuisine

This place is the epitome of cosy rusticity! Housed in a quaint old timber building, the restaurant has a delightful Alpine-style interior and serves flavoursome dishes that draw on regional culinary tradition and seasonal produce. It's clear that your hosts are passionate about what they do. In the kitchen, Dominik Utassy prepares a four- to eight-course set menu (vegetarian version available), using carefully selected ingredients. Eva-Maria Utassy expertly manages the service with unaffected charm, offering astute wine recommendations. Given the limited number of seats, you would be wise to

Lercher's Wirtshaus

Bib Gourmand€€regional, austrian

At this traditional inn you can enjoy both comfortable lodging and excellent food. Anna Lercher and Daniel Leitner are your dedicated hosts. Having met while working in the kitchen at Vienna's Steirereck, they now represent the fourth generation to run this family business. Anna oversees the cordial service, and Daniel focuses on the food, in which craftsmanship and flavour take centre stage. The menu features classics such as Styrian Duroc pork schnitzel and grilled char from the Schwarzenberg fish farm, as well as seasonal dishes like carpaccio of young stag and Baiersdorf roe buck ragout, a

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Wirtshaus im Dorfhotel Mayer

Bib Gourmand€€Seasonal Cuisine

This place has kept it in the family since 1854. Now the seventh generation, embodied by daughter Lisa Mayer, is at the helm. This certified sommelier takes care of matters front of house; behind the scenes, her husband Stefan Ell-Mayer is responsible for the food. He cooks up a seasonal à la carte selection, which changes every two to three weeks. Without overwhelming diners with choice, it still promises something for everyone, from traditional beef soup or beef tartare to coq au vin with Zehentmoarhof Riesling, young vegetables, Brandteigkrapferl (traditional Austrian pastries), or golden t

Goldader - Alpine Kulinarik

€€€Modern Cuisine, Austrian

Housed in a modern building in a rural setting, this is an interesting location. The interior is stylish and minimalist with a soothing colour scheme – don't miss your chance to take in the lovely view from the terrace. The dishes served here are a modern take on Austrian cuisine showcasing the finest local ingredients including game and fresh trout. There is a tasting menu with a flexible number of courses. Friendly and attentive service.

Das Seekarhaus

€€€Austrian, International

In a wonderful location at an altitude of 1 800m with panoramic views and right on the ski slope in winter, Hotel Seekarhaus offers more than inviting accommodation. Dining here is also a pleasantly informal experience, with an appealing à la carte selection to whet the appetite: think organic Wagyu burger or Backhendl (fried chicken) with potato and lamb's lettuce salad and cranberries, not to mention Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian pancake dessert) with two types of compote. Hot meals are served from 11.30am to 5pm, and a slightly shorter afternoon menu is available from 2pm. A spot on the glorious

Schloss Farrach - Das Restaurant

€€Farm to table, Classic Cuisine

Behind its striking mosaic façade, this 17C castle houses a beautiful restaurant with a cross-vaulted ceiling. There is also a delightful terrace. In the evenings, diners have a choice of two set menus showcasing seasonal and regional specialities; at lunchtime, the options are more limited. Some of the ingredients come from organic farms or the restaurant's own garden. Owner Alexander Stöhr is in charge of the kitchen; his son manages the front-of-house team and expertly recommends wine pairings. Tip: Various cultural events take place on specific dates. This is also a fantastic venue for pri

Steirerschlössl

€€Seasonal Cuisine, Classic Cuisine

This elegant restaurant is located in an attractive Art Nouveau villa in manicured gardens. Beneath the high ceiling, take a seat at beautifully laid tables and relish the friendly, attentive service. The restaurant serves contemporary cuisine made with seasonal ingredients in the form of an à la carte or set menu. The reasonably priced lunch menu is popular. There is a charming terrace with a view of the countryside. Tasteful guestrooms are available for overnight stays in a separate guesthouse and the premises are close to the Red Bull Ring Formula 1 racetrack.

La Torre

€€€Italian, Mediterranean Cuisine

The keep of the medieval St Veit fortress is a truly remarkable setting. Nestled within the historic walls and surrounded by greenery, the small terrace is a particular highlight. This restaurant is run by husband-and-wife team Rosemarie and Ammar Trabelsi, who create a welcoming atmosphere with a personal touch. The Sicilian presides front-of-house and has charm in his blood. His dapper, old-school style is anything but stuffy. She is in charge of the kitchen and cooks up ambitious Italian and Mediterranean cuisine using select ingredients. Her dishes are pared down to just a few components,

Wassermann

€€€Modern Cuisine

This small fine dining restaurant is in the MONDI Hotel, which boasts a picturesque hillside location overlooking the lake Gundlsee – with such a fantastic backdrop, the terrace is a real highlight! But eating inside is just as appealing, on account of the upscale modern ambience bursting with regional charm. The à la carte menu is not too extensive but constitutes a judicious selection, from which you can also create a three- to five-course set menu. The emphasis is on seasonal ingredients from the surrounding area, such as Ausseerland trout, Salzkammergut catfish and Gundlsee lamb. Vegetaria

Stefan Haas Fine Dine

€€€Creative, Seasonal Cuisine

Run by Stefan Haas, this restaurant offers a totally immersive experience. The open kitchen allows you to witness firsthand how the chef-patron transforms seasonal ingredients into flavoursome dishes with his own creative touch. There is no menu in the traditional sense: you are given small cards with sketches and explanations of the dishes – you then compile your own meal from these options. Modern and minimalist in style, the dining space has only a limited number of tables. Service is friendly and adept – your host and sommelier Juliane Haas brings a warm, personal touch.

Trippolt Zum Bären

€€€Regional Cuisine, Mediterranean Cuisine

"From the Alps to the Adriatic" is the guiding theme of the Trippolt family restaurant. You could start your culinary journey with a foam soup of aged Parmesan with fried sage leaves and follow that up with spit-roasted young venison accompanied by creamy ricotta gnudi, shallots and strawberries marinated in balsamic vinegar – such dishes highlight not only the kitchen's dedication to the region but also chef Josef Trippolt's passion for hunting. For dessert, the classic apricot dumplings never fail to delight. Diners can choose between two set menus or order individual courses à la carte from

Stiftsschmiede Fischrestaurant

€€€Contemporary, Regional Cuisine

This restaurant occupies a former abbey forge, a stone's throw from the shores of Lake Ossiach and the 11C abbey and church. The classically styled dining space has a lovely cross-vaulted ceiling, and the service is provided by an exceedingly friendly team. Florian Satran represents the third generation of the family to run the kitchen, and the cooking is done where the forge's hearth once stood. The menu is deeply rooted in the region – fish is sourced from a farm practising responsible aquaculture, and the quality is outstanding. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the lake and mountains

fischerhaus

€€€Contemporary

This lovely country house is located just a stone's throw from Wörthersee. The restaurant boasts a chic, elegant interior, as well as a delightful terrace. The menu features a diverse range of dishes prepared with the finest ingredients, covering everything from Austrian classics and Asian cuisine to truffles and caviar. Regulars and newcomers alike are treated with the same warmth and professionalism by the friendly staff.

Seerestaurant 1884

€€Seasonal Cuisine

As the name suggests, this restaurant enjoys a splendid location. Housed in the long-established See-Villa hotel, right by Lake Millstatt, it has a wonderful terrace that extends right to the water's edge! The elegant interior has floor-to-ceiling windows affording unobstructed views of the lake. The menu is rather diverse, featuring international, regional, traditional, seasonal fare – game and freshly caught fish from the lake take centre stage. The bar in the middle of the restaurant is sure to draw the eye.