Frankfurt Restaurants

Many international cuisines are represented in the financial hub of Europe. For vegetarians there's usually at least one meatless dish on a German menu, and substantial salads are popular, too (though often served with speck, or bacon). The city's most famous contribution to the world's diet is the Frankfurter Würstchen—a thin smoked pork sausage—served with bread and mustard, but not with sauerkraut like the American hot dog also called a frankfurter. Grüne Sosse is a thin cream sauce of herbs served with potatoes and hard-boiled eggs. The oddly named Handkäs mit Musik (literally, "hand cheese with music") consists of slices of cheese covered with raw onions, oil, and vinegar, served with dark bread and butter (an acquired taste for many). There is the Rippchen, or cured pork chop, served on a mound of sauerkraut, and the Schlachtplatte, an assortment of sausages and smoked meats. All are served with Frankfurt's distinctive hard cider drink, Apfelwein, by the glass or ceramic pitcher.

Smoking is prohibited inside Frankfurt's bars and restaurants, but allowed in most beer gardens.

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  • 1. Adolf Wagner

    $$ | Sachsenhausen

    With sepia-toned murals of merrymaking above the dark-wood wainscotting, this Apfelwein classic succeeds in being touristy and traditional all at once, and it's a genuine favorite of local residents. The kitchen produces the same hearty German dishes as other nearby taverns, only better. Cider is served in large quantities in the noisy, crowded dining room with many large, communal tables. Reservations are recommended on weekends. Warning: it serves no beer! The family also operates a hotel upstairs.

    Schweizerstr. 71, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60594, Germany
    069-612–565

    Known For

    • Schnitzel
    • Tafelspitz mit Frankfurter grüner Sosse (stewed beef with a sauce of green herbs)
    • Fresh fish (a Friday special)
  • 2. Café Mozart

    $ | City Center

    Reminiscent of a traditional coffeehouse, this café has been offering all types of sweets and pastries, along with breakfast, lunch, and dinner since 1915. Open daily, it's on a quiet, tucked-away street that's steps from the main shopping area, Zeil. In warm weather, there's a lovely outdoor garden.

    Töngesg. 23, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60311, Germany
    069-291–954

    Known For

    • Great coffee
    • Sacher Torte (chocolate layer cake)
    • Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest cake)
  • 3. Erno's Bistro

    $$$$ | Westend

    This tiny, unpretentious place in a quiet Westend neighborhood seems an unlikely candidate for the best restaurant in Germany, yet that's what one French critic called it. Fresh seafood, the specialty, is often flown in from France, as are the wines (the wine list boasts 600 choices). It's closed weekends, during the Christmas and Easter seasons, and during much of summer—in other words, when its patrons, well-heeled business executives, are unlikely to be in town.

    Liebigstr. 15, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60323, Germany
    069-721–997

    Known For

    • Elegant service
    • Duck and seafood also from France
    • Chef's tasting menus

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed weekends and for 6 wks during Hesse\'s summer school vacation, Reservations essential, Jacket required
  • 4. Kartoffelküche

    $

    For more than 30 years, this simple restaurant has been serving traditional dishes accompanied by potatoes cooked every way imaginable. The potato-and-broccoli gratin and the potato pizza are excellent, as are the Hessian potato pancakes with toppings including mushrooms, smoked salmon, or a fried egg. For dessert, try potato strudel with vanilla sauce. The charming decor includes colorful art deco dishes and lamps.

    Audenstr. 4, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Hesse, 61348, Germany
    06172-21500

    Known For

    • Good kids menu
    • Potato soup with and without sausage or bacon
    • Schnitzels

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.–Thurs.
  • 5. M Steakhouse

    $$$$ | Westend

    Many say the M Steakhouse serves the best steak in Germany, all of it imported Nebraska prime beef. Prices are in line with the quality of meat, and the sides complement the dishes perfectly, but if you're looking for non-meat options, you won't find them here. A set of steps leads down into the restaurant's beautifully lit outdoor patio, a perfect setting for a private romantic dinner. The main dining room inside is warm, welcoming, and intimate. The same restaurant group operates Surf 'n Turf a few blocks away, with similar prices and ambience, and seafood dishes in addition to the steaks.

    Feuerbachstr. 11a, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60325, Germany
    069-7103–4050

    Known For

    • Rib-eye and porterhouse steaks
    • American-style sides including fries and onion rings
    • Large portions

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat., Reservations essential, Jacket required
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  • 6. Vinum Weinkeller

    $$ | City Center

    Housed in a former wine cellar that dates from 1893 in one of the alleys off Fressgass, Vinum specializes in regional wines, by the glass or bottle to accompany a regional prix-fixe menu. The burnished brickwork and low lighting adds to the charm. The wine-themed decor includes such items as glass bowls filled with wine corks.

    Kleine Hochstr. 9, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60313, Germany
    069-293–037

    Known For

    • Wine-friendly dishes, including cheese platters
    • German specialties, including Würste
    • Sauerbraten with dumplings and red cabbage

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. Closed weekends Jul.--Aug.
  • 7. Weisse Lilie

    $ | Bornheim

    Come to this Bornheim favorite for the delicious selection of tapas, paella, and other Spanish specialties. The dark interior has wooden tables brightened by fresh-cut flowers and candles, making it a good spot for an intimate dinner. In summer you can dine outside, German style, at long tables.

    Bergerstr. 275, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60385, Germany
    069-453–860

    Known For

    • Seafood
    • Grilled meats
    • Reasonably priced red wines

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 8. Zum Gemalten Haus

    $ | Sachsenhausen

    There aren't many classic Apfelwein locales left, but this is one of them. It's just as it has been since the end of the 19th century: walls covered with giant paintings darkened with age, giant stoneware pitchers called Bembels, glasses that are ribbed to give greasy hands traction, long tables that can seat 12 people, schmaltzy music, hearty food with daily specials, and, as is traditional, no beer. Try this one if you want to truly capture the spirit of Old Sachsenhausen.

    Schweizerstr. 67, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60594, Germany
    069-614–559

    Known For

    • Favored by locals
    • Apple wine and other fruit wines and liqueurs
    • Sausage platters and cheese platters

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., and 1st 2 wks of Aug.
  • 9. Café Laumer

    $ | Westend

    The ambience of an old-time Viennese café pervades this popular spot, where there's a lovely garden in summer—as well as some of the city's best freshly baked pastries and cakes year-round, best teamed with a Kaffee mit Schlag (coffee with whipped cream). It closes early, by 7 pm.

    Bockenheimer Landstr. 67, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60325, Germany
    069-727–912

    Known For

    • Viennese-style pastries and cakes
    • Homemade soups
    • Quiches and Wurst platters

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 10. Café Siesmayer

    $ | Westend

    This sleek establishment at the Palmengarten is accessible either from the botanical garden or from the street, offering fresh-baked pastries throughout the day and a limited prix-fixe lunch menu that changes daily. It closes at 7 pm. The Palmengarten also has the Linden Terrace for snacks in season, and the elegant and pricey Restaurant Lafleur for dinner.

    Siesmayerstr. 59, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60323, Germany
    069-9002–9200

    Known For

    • Splendid garden views
    • Cheese and Wurst platters
    • Daily lunch specials

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 11. Café-Restaurant Holbein's

    $$$ | Sachsenhausen

    The restaurant on the ground floor of the Städel art museum changes from a casual bistro at lunch to an elegant restaurant open until midnight. Lunch features pastas and panini, or a three-course prix-fixe business lunch. The dinner menu changes every two months to take advantage of seasonal items such as chanterelles, but always includes German favorites such as schnitzel and a few international favorites. The café is open between lunch and dinner for coffee and pastries.  The same company operates café locations at the Frankfurt airport.

    Holbeinstr. 1, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60596, Germany
    069-6605–6666

    Known For

    • Elegant setting
    • Irish prime beefsteaks
    • Surprisingly good sushi

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. in July, Reservations essential
  • 12. Daheim im Lorsbacher Thal

    $$ | Sachsenhausen

    This is a traditional-looking restaurant that has been reinvented with a modern vibe; it also claims to have the largest Apfelwein and cider selection in Germany, some of which is used to marinate meats. More than 200 labels are represented, including those from other countries, and cellar tours are offered to diners who request one. It's on the eastern edge of Sachsenhausen, on the border with the Bruckeviertel (Bridge Quarter) neighborhood.  Reservations essential on weekends.

    Great Ritterg. 49, Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
    069-0950--77611

    Known For

    • Apple wine and cider
    • Soups and salads
    • Wurst platters
  • 13. Ebbelwoi Unser

    $ | Sachsenhausen

    This friendly Apfelwein restaurant offers typical decor, with traditional wood paneling and coat hooks on the wall. It's popular with locals, who come for regional favorites, including dishes with the ubiquitous Frankfurter green sauce, but also a rarity: beer. Save room for appelkranzen, battered and fried apple rings dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with ice cream.

    Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
    069-153–45128

    Known For

    • Slaughter plate (with sausage and liver dumplings)
    • Generous-size pork and veal schnitzels
    • Appelkranzen (battered and fried apple rings dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with ice cream)

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 14. El Pacifico

    $ | Bornheim

    Some of Frankfurt's best Mexican cuisine is found in this festive little place. Warm and colorful, this restaurant serves a variety of fruity margaritas and is well known for its extensive selection of tequilas. The dimly lighted dining room is fairly small; reservations are recommended on weekends.

    Sandweg 79, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60316, Germany
    069-446–988

    Known For

    • Hearty chicken wings appetizers
    • Good fajitas
    • Seven types of salsa

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.–Sat.
  • 15. Embassy

    $$ | City Center

    This modern restaurant, bar, and lounge near many of the city's largest banks makes it a natural for business lunches, but it also attracts many young professionals for after-work socializing and dinner. The moderately priced menu of contemporary dishes includes nearly two dozen varieties of pizza.

    Zimmerweg 1, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60325, Germany
    069-7409–0844

    Known For

    • Some two dozen pizza options
    • Pastas
    • Happy-hour specials

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed weekends
  • 16. Exenberger

    $ | Sachsenhausen

    The menu is typical of Old Sachsenhausen—apple wine and sauerkraut are served—but the interior is bright and modern and the Frankfurt specialties are a cut above the rest. As proprietor Kay Exenberger puts it, "We're nearly as fast as a fast-food restaurant, but as gemütlich (quaint) as an apple wine locale must be". It's so popular that reservations are a good idea, even at lunch, and everything can be wrapped up to go. Many rave about the chocolate pudding with vanilla sauce.

    Bruchstr. 14, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60594, Germany
    069-6339–0790

    Known For

    • Lentil soup with Frankfurters
    • Himmel und Erde (Heaven and Earth) Wurst platter
    • Chocolate pudding with vanilla sauce

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
  • 17. Frankfurter Botschaft

    $$$ | City Center

    Frankfurt's Westhafen (West Harbor), once busy and commercial, has been transformed into an upscale neighborhood of apartments, a yacht club, and waterfront restaurants. One of the most chic is Frankfurter Botschaft, with a glass facade and a big terrace overlooking the Main River. The city's elite descend here for business lunches or a cocktail on the terrace at sunset.

    Westhafenpl. 6–8, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60327, Germany
    069-1534--2522

    Known For

    • International, primarily organic, menu
    • Sandy beach area with folding chairs and umbrellas
    • Beautifully designed place settings

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat., Reservations essential, Jacket required
  • 18. Grössenwahn

    $$ | Nordend

    The Nordend is noted for its trendy establishments, and this corner restaurant, which is often crowded, is one of the best. The name translates as "megalomania," which may refer to its menu, which changes daily, incorporating German, Greek, Italian, and French elements. Reservations are essential on weekends.

    Lenaustr. 97, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60318, Germany
    069-599–356

    Known For

    • Fresh seasonal ingredients
    • Quick service
    • Busy on weekends, when reservations are essential

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 19. L'Emir

    $$ | City Center

    The atmosphere is right out of One Thousand and One Nights at this restaurant near the train station, with belly dancers performing every Saturday night and urging patrons to join in. The Middle Eastern menu is largely vegetarian and heavy on garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Save room for dessert, either baklava, flaky pastry layered with honey and nuts, or amar eilden, apricot pudding dotted with raisins. Those who are so inclined can retire to the lounge and smoke flavored tobacco from a water pipe.

    Weserstr. 17, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60329, Germany
    069-2400–8686

    Known For

    • Meze, including delicious falafel
    • Lamb dishes, including the homemade lamb sausage and marinated chops grilled over charcoal
    • Party atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 20. Langosch am Main

    $ | Altstadt

    This eclectic vegetarian and vegan spot, a rarity in Frankfurt, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night snacks made only with organic ingredients. Centrally located a few blocks from the Dom, the café has low lighting and rough-hewn wood tables; the rock 'n' roll and Motown tunes are played here at a volume low enough not to discourage quiet conversation.

    Fahrg. 3, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60311, Germany
    069-9203–9510

    Known For

    • Organic wine and beer
    • Desserts made with honey instead of refined sugar
    • Homemade lemonade

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