My new favorite place for Austrian food. I travel to Salzburg often for business and enjoy traditional restaurants as those tend to have excellent service and a nice ambiance. The soup is their Bauerntopf and the salad is their large Gemischtersalat. Both were excellent. The Alter Fuchs is busy in the evening, so call ahead to make a reservation. read more

Alter Fuchs - Austrian Near Me - Salzburg, 5

Food was good and overall experience would be 5 stars expect when we left the waiter wanted a tip. Service was typical and custom to not tip unless exceptional service in Austria. Felt our nationality was reason waiter thought he would get a tip. All other locals no tip was asked. read more

Alter Fuchs was one of the few local restaurants that didn't require a reservation for dinner. It was only a few hundred meters from my hotel, so super win. The interior of Alter Fuchs is very cosy, which I appreciated on the cold day. The service is nice enough. I ordered a Pilsner beer and the Wiener schnitzel with pork. It was meh. I felt that the meat didn't really have any flavor, and there were no seasonings when it was cooked. It was fine, but I wasn't wowed by it. I realized pretty quickly that the restaurants in Salzburg that didn't require reservations were like that for a reason. Anyway, if you find yourself in Altstadt wanting local food and without a reservation anywhere, this place will do the trick. read more

After walking all over Salzburg, we ducked into this restaurant for dinner and let me tell you...it was one of the top meals we had on the trip. The meat and cheese plate we started with was so delicious. The house spread they had was reminiscent of a cheese pimento spread and was so good paired with the various meats and pickles/onion. The ham hock had the crispiest skin and the most tender meat. We shredded the meat so we could increase the surface area to mop up the sauce it came with. It was absolutely one of the best dishes I've had. The sampler was also good and the house sauces that came with it complimented the dish. I'm back in the US and I still think of this meal! If you are in Salzburg, do stop in. You won't regret it! read more

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Had an excellent late lunch. Service was great answered our questions. Great menu selection with all 5 of us enjoying our meals. Fun atmosphere invoking the old fox. Enjoy this place ! read more

Absolutely delicious, authentic, and a great setting. I wish I could replicate this place back in TX!

We stopped here in between sightseeing and shopping in Salzburg. The staff were very friendly and were very welcoming towards us as Americans. Someone in our group spoke German but they must have spotted us as Americans and just started speaking English. The food was fantastic. Our soups were amazing and the main courses we had for lunch were delicious! read more

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We had the chicken and potato salad. The portion was healthy enough y to share - it o save room for dessert.

Visiting Salzburg, even in the off-season in November, required reservations at practically every restaurant we visited. Alter Fuchs (Old Fox) was willing to squeeze us in at a table before another party arrived for a later reservation. The menu was very large with over 50 dishes easily - usually a bad sign in my experience. Our table ordered a good mix of dishes including the veal schnitzel, cordon bleu pork, and dumpling medley. Each person raved about their food. The dumplings, which I ordered, were fabulous. One was cubed ham, another sausage, and the third was caramelized onion I believe. The horseradish sauce was phenomenal as was the sauce already on the dumplings. For beer, they had a German Zwicklbier on tap that was served in a ceramic steinkrug - a nice touch! read more

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A true find, thru Yelp. We are visiting Salzburg from the US, and came across this fine local restaurant. Reservations are a must. Amazing beef goulash, and pork schnitzel. Superb local dumplings. Apfel strudel is so so good. Eaten here twice so far. read more

I ordered some sort of meat-filled dumplings here and it was really good! The sauerkraut was a bit strong but if you eat it with the dumplings it's perfect. Also my friends got schnitzel and really loved it! We also got pretzels as an appetizer- no regrets about that decision. The environment felt cozy and welcoming and the servers were very friendly. I felt like this place introduced me to Austrian culture in a way and I loved it! read more

We actually came here for back-to-back dinners- first on Christmas night (December 25) and then again the next night. Another restaurant we wanted to try was closed both nights and the chestnut soup and creamy bacon cabbage here were so incredibly good they made a second visit a no-brainer. The pumpkin soup with cinnamon croutons was merely average and should be skipped. The chestnut soup was salty, sweet, thick and creamy... in my mind pure perfection in a bowl. I will go ahead and warn you that splitting a bowl will merely result in a dispute over who got more, so get your one! (a bowl, after all, is less than 4 Euro). The wild boar wiener schnitzel had a breadcrumb crust that was crispy and came with bonus accoutrements of creamy bacon cabbage and deep-fried potato/pumpkin balls. A drizzle of a rendered syrup on the plate for smearing the balls into was complex and divine. The schwein (pork) wiener schnitzel was also very good- again the crust was perfectly crisp and miraculously did not get soggy even with plenty of lemon squeezes and jam. The tiny noodle dumplings with cheese came out in a skillet with just the right amount of char to lend a bit of chewy-crunch to nearly every bite. Every other entrée or starter I saw come from the kitchen looked appetizing. The apple strudel comes with a side of ice cream and was memorable in part because it was just the right amount of sweet. We managed to acquire a generous side order of the bacon cabbage the second night we visited and it was so delicious. The schnitzel comes in generous portions and can easily be split if you order a soup or a side or two. Wine and beer runs less than 4 Euro a glass or mug, and our tabs were merely in the 30-40 Euro range before adding the standard 10% tip. American Express and Visa are accepted. The subterranean atmosphere is all alpine farmhouse mixed in with foxes' den, with red and white checked tablecloths, wooden tables and chairs, and four legged stuffed creatures peering at you from their perches above the bar. The restaurant gets crowded early, so if you do not count yourself in the early-bird crowd, I'd highly recommend getting a reservation. Finally, the restaurant is sparsely staffed so flagging down your server and a bit of patience will serve you well. read more

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For ambience, service and the Tafelspitz alone, I am giving this place 4 stars. Dessert here, in particular the Kaiserschmarrn is rubbish and tasted dry and spongy. I would definitely come back here for dinner and main course but, choose someplace else for dessert. We arrived without a reservation and they were quick to give us a table despite being busy. The place was packed and yet, not noisy. It's decorated in simple colors and furniture and the staff are wearing traditional wear. The menu is extensive and has many Austrian and Alpine specialities. They have a nice selection of drinks and about 6-8 wines to choose from. I ordered the tafelspitz and it came out swimming in a broth of boiled potatoes and spices. It was divine and the best I have had so far. The broth was intense and I licked the whole plate clean ;-)) The others in my group enjoyed their meals too and we ended up closing the place down ;-)) I would happily come here again just for the amazing tafelspitz ;-)) read more

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Foxes everywhere! Came here for my anniversary dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. This restaurant is cozy and definitely reminds you of an underground fox den. The food is traditional Austrian/German fare, and everything was delicious. I'm not a huge fan of German food in general (always seems bland to me, and I swear if I have to eat another dumpling or sausage...), but everything here was great. We ordered the specials of the night--a creamy pumpkin puree soup with cinnamon croutons (YUM), a beet puree with a cream cheese and horseradish dumpling, and the wild boar schnitzel served with potato dumplings (think: a wild boar version of chicken fried steak with ball of mashed potatoes). All of this, of course with a side of giant pretzel. Everything tasted absolutely fantastic. Our service was top knotch--especially considering that there was 1 waiter working the floor and it was packed with the dinner rush. He was patient, attentive, and never made it feel like we were waiting very long for any of our dishes. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to sample good, traditional Austrian food. read more

Alter Fuchs - Austrian Near Me - Salzburg, 5

We ordered Lamb chops with frites and beans and Veal cutlets (Wiener Schnitzel). Food came quickly and didn't disappoint. Service was friendly throughout and the ambience perfect. This place has an underground tavern like ambience and we happened upon it by chance. It is a bit pricey, but otherwise, a good experience. read more

Alter Fuchs - Austrian Near Me - Salzburg, 5

Cozy little restaurant in a nice location. Good service. The beer was okay. The food though, was well worth the visit. I had the Gordon Bleu which was very good. The Veal Schnitzel was amazing. The batter was seasoned well. It was cooked just perfectly and the sauce complimented the taste just ru. Highly recommend the schnitzel. The potatoes that went along with both meals were tasty as well. Definitely recommend stopping by. read more

Alter Fuchs - Gordon Bleu - Austrian Near Me - Salzburg, 5

We spent two weeks in Austria and Bavaria and ate at many different restaurants that serve authentic Austrian food, and this place was our favorite. No doubt about it. It has the perfect combination of great food, great service, and a fantastic ambiance (especially in their outdoor garden courtyard). We had their Tafelspitz, which was great, beer, Spezi (essentially cola and orange fanta mixed together), and for dessert we had ther Salzburg dumpling, which was one of the more unique desserts I've had. Do not get this if you have a problem with eggs. Its very sweet, fluffy, and eggy. I would go back to this place in a heartbeat, and I think its a must when you're in Salzburg. read more

Service was great and there is a lovely secluded seating area in the back if the street side seating is full. You'll want to get an extra helping of the radish salad! Fresh, softly tangy - a real treat! The signature ham hock or schweinsteltze is big enough to share but unfortunately the meat is tough and dry and certainly did not falloff the bone. The crackled skin was either tough and chewy or chip-tooth-hard instead of the succulent chicharon that I have had at other places. The soup was the decent savory goodness on par with all Austrian restaurants. Given the typical high standards of pork dishes in Austria, the disappointing signature dish made me downgrade the experience to a 2star because plenty of other places to go in the immediate walking vicinity. read more

Alter Fuchs - Radish salad - Austrian Near Me - Salzburg, 5

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All food ordered was very tasty - wurstvarietal (combo of 3 good sausages with saurkraut), kinder snitzel, and corn soup. They also bri g fresh baked pretzels to the table - nice touch. And, they speak enough english if you don't know much German. Menu's also in English. read more

I had excellent macaroni and cheese here. Also amazing pretzels. Salzburg is very cold. The inside was very old school. read more

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Fantastic gluten free options. Authentic decor and traditional menu. Lovely service. The beef goulash was hearty and the pork ragout delicious. Highly recommend this place in Salzburg. read more

Alter Fuchs - Pork ragout - Austrian Near Me - Salzburg, 5

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I feel compelled to write a review on Yelp (even though most people traveling and living in Austria don't use it) so that I can remind myself how good this place was. This was by far the best meal and dining atmosphere I had experienced while traveling through the Alps and south Germany. I ordered a specialty of the house: pork cordon bleu stuffed with vegetables, pumpkin seeds and "mountain cheese". You dip it in cranberry sauce (I have to mention because that is some next level shit). My companion had a sampler platter of dumplings which was very hearty and also surprisingly delicious for having some filled only with meat and some only with veggies. I loved the low arched ceilings, fox taxidermy oddities, and gastro pub vibe. Such a rarity to find a place that serves traditional Bavarian food that seems to draw tourists and locals alike. read more

Great food, drinks, and ambience! We stopped by around 6:30pm on a Friday, and they were packed. We decided to walk around and made our way back around 7:30pm. I recommend either making a reservation or having a late dinner as restaurants tend to have availability around 7:30-8pm. We had wine, beer, creamy potato soup, goulash, and an apple strudel. Super delicious, authentic food paired with a nice ambiance - highly recommend! read more

A very typical Austrian place with great food for a great price! The schnitzel was delicious with a glass of local beer. If possible, ask to sit in the beer garden back behind the restaurant - a quiet little place that's great when it's nice out! read more

Alter Fuchs - Austrian Near Me - Salzburg, 5

Traditional Austrian food in a cozy, local-feeling environment. Be sure to get reservations.

Great goulash. Need reservation but worth the €€€. Lots of tourists eat here along side locals. Nice chatting with people in cozy settings. The staff is overworked. I had sausages. A bit boring. The dumplings are huge and delish! One party of 12 can take over the place for happy hour and the staff then won't seat anyone for 2 hours:( read more

Alter Fuchs - Delish sauerkraut and sausages - Austrian Near Me - Salzburg, 5

The hotel recomended this restaurant. It' summer, so we wanted to sit in a terrace. The restaurant did not appear to have outside seating, we decided to enter anyway, and to my surprise the restaurant had a lovely charming outdoor terrace in the middle of the restaurant (can't see it from outside). It was a delicious meal, we had the potatoe soup which was lovely, the apple struddel, the cordon blue, and some meat. Everything delicious and fairly priced. I highly recomend it. read more

This came with great recommendations from trip advisor, Yelp & others. What a disappointment! The mixed grill plate was overcooked and the schnitzel was disappointing. Definitely would not recommend. read more

The food was delicious, awesome authentic Austrian food. The service was okay, like much of Europe, you have to go out of your way to get the check at the end of the meal, or to get another drink. I sat right at the bar so it wasn't like I was in a corner, forgotten. I did go at what seemed to be a busy time, but I was sitting there a good 15 minutes before I asked the waiter for service. read more

Alter Fuchs - Veal schnitzel it was delicious! - Austrian Near Me - Salzburg, 5

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Got luck and grabbed a table when we walked in...I saw many others walk away as the place was packed. Had the wiener schnitzel and it was fabulous. Try the local wine!! read more

This is the right choice in case you are looking for a traditional Austrian restaurant with local dishes for decent prices. Located on the busy Linzergasse, Alter Fuchs can get a bit busy at times, but the friendly waiters always do their best to find a seat for you (you might have to share a large table with other guests, but it feels just right in a place like this!). I wasn't impressed with the maroni cream soup (tasteless) but the main dishes were amazing. I suggest going for Käsespätzle or Tafelspitz. read more

This little place was just around the corner from our hotel. Reviews suggested reservations but we took a chance. The waitress let us take a reserved table as long as we were out in time. Worked perfectly. The place is very small. A little below street level, it has a wonderful warm, cozy farmhouse feel to it. And as the name suggests, the decor includes taxidermy foxes. My husband and I split the Wiener schnitzel and ordered a krautsalat. Both were delicious. We had schnitzel at Figlmuller in Wien that wasn't nearly as good as this. Our shared dinner and salad, along with a beer and glass of wine came to under €20. read more

Excellent, busy restaurant in old town Salzburg. Delicious Austrian cuisine and some really interesting specials. The pumpkin seed coated chicken with goat cheese was phenomenal and the other dishes were very impressive. Deserts were exceptional and worth the moderate wait for them to be freshly prepared. Staff was attentive and courteous and helped us find a good table with only a short wait. It was clearly a popular destination-- for good reason. It was the perfect antidote for gustatory ennui after a long day on foot in beautiful Salzburg. read more

Great place, tasty food, awesome ambiance. The overall experience was quite good (unlike a few we had in Salzburg). I would recommend getting a reservation, but you might get lucky... The only area that could be improved concerns the staff (while you often have to flag down your waiter/waitress in Europe, it seemed that we had to go up to them to get their attention). Not a big deal unless you're in a hurry while trying to pay. read more

Food was typical Austrian fare. Nothing special but good, solid and inexpensive food. Service was attentive and timely. Be warned that if you eat the pretzels that they put on your table you will be charged E5.00. They don't ask if you want them nor do they tell you they will add them to your bill. read more

Very warm Austrian pub atmosphere. Great bean and potato soup, delicious homemade bread, good beer and a great bartender. Charming traditional local pub. read more

Food is good but service was terrible. Lots of confusion and mis management. Salzburg is a terrible place to go out to dinner but this one just can't handle any of the pressure. If you don't mind struggling the crowds it may be worth it. read more

I had the Tafelspitz which is boiled beef in broth, served with horseradish. I never thought I'd find that appetizing but it was yummy! I also had it with the spinach on the side. My girlfriend had the ghoulash which she also thought was amazing. But the grand finale of the apple strudel was AMAZING. It was definitely the best apple strudel we've had and possibly one of the top desserts we had ever. This was after going to Venice, Italy for the food there and Philly, PA for their dutch apple desserts only a few weeks ago. Even if you come here for the strudel it would be worth your time. read more

Charming little bistro a few minutes walk from the tourist traps. The food is authentic Austrian/German. Service is good too (by European standards). read more

Nice vegetarian options, authentic wiener schnitzel. Good service. Lovely, quiet garden.