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    Karl Kolariks Schweizerhaus

    3.6 (170 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs, Austrian
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    KARL KOLARIKS SCHWEIZERHAUS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    A lengthy menu to choose from
    Nick S.

    If you find yourself attending the Prater Amusement Park in the Vienna area, you should consider stopping by this biergarten. There is plenty of outdoor seating, but it was relatively packed when we went. The servers were relatively friendly, but it did take a while to be greeted, and it took close to an hour to get our food. The foot was tasty, but wasn't overly flavorful. The menu has a wide variety of Austrian/German delicacies that are relatively affordable. The patio seating was well lit, and the atmosphere lively. This is a spot where you could unwind from amusement park activities with your family, friends, or even a date. Some tips: These are healthy portion sizes. If you have big group pick a number of different dishes and share family style Cheers!!

    Marilyn D.

    This is a great Bier Garden right in the middle of the Prater. We had 7 people in our group, pricing is reasonable. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. I had the best tasting goulash and it had a kick. I will definitely keep this on my list of go backs.

    Deer ragout with potato croquettes - seasonal (weekly specials)
    Boris M.

    What can you say that hasn't been said already? First the positive: great atmosphere of an authentic and vibrant beer-garden experience in the middle of a historic and charming amusement park, the Wiener Prater. I'm not a beer drinker but I heard the beer is special and good (not carbonated with a soft foam top). Increasingly 'friendly' staff with very quick food and drink service. Secret tip for those who like traditional dishes which are not overhyped: Slovakian cabbage soup which has a delicate paprika taste and contains cured bacon (speck). Now to the slight disappointments: most importantly, the food is not that special and typically almost every dish can also be had at other Viennese restaurants. Ketchup and mustard are extra (super stingy even for Vienna). Food can be lukewarm. Not sure why: Maybe to increase customer turnover (slightly cynical hypothesis). At the restrooms one feels pressured to tip a cleaning lady, even though prices at this place are quite steep given the location. Touristy feeling.

    Marian M.

    We decided to have dinner for the amount of good reviews this place had. When we were on our way here, there was a big thunderstorm and 90% of this restaurant is outside, and of course is nicer outside too. By the time we got here, the rain has stopped but the staff was really stressed out. They were running between tables, and they shout at us saying it was not a possibility for us to have dinner. It was so rude, so unnecessary. I don't know why we decided to stay anyway and give them another chance. Luckily, we found a kind waiter who sat us on a tall table and changed the course of our evening. We shared the grilled giant pork knuckle, u n v e I l a b b l e, so tasty, so good. The service was really fast, the price was ok, so after all, we can say we left the place with a smile. Decidimos cenar aquí por la cantidad de buenas reseñas que tenia este lugar. Cuando veníamos en camino aquí se largo una tormenta importante y el 90% del restaurante es para sentarse afuera y por supuesto es más lindo. Para el momento que llegamos, la tormenta había parado pero el personal estaba súper estresado. Corrían entre las mesas y nos gritaban que no había ninguna posibilidad que cenáramos allí. Fueron innecesariamente groseros. No entiendo bien por que decidimos quedarnos igual y darles otra oportunidad. Por suerte, nos encontramos con un mozo muy amable que nos sentó en una mesa alta y cambió el curso de la noche. compartimos el Chancho asado KNUCKLE. I m p r e s i o n a n t e, tan sabroso, tan rico. El servicio fue súper rápido, el precio muy bien, así que después de todo, podemos decir que nos fuimos del lugar con una sonrisa.

    Pork Knuckle
    Sophia H X.

    Cool Austrian Beer Garden to go to, located right next to an amusement park! Seats were difficult to find as we went on a busy Friday night, and the waitstaff was pretty occupied but once we got sat down they were super friendly. We got the pork knuckle, shared between two people, but recommend getting between parties of 3 or more because we could not finish it. Great price though! We also got the mustard on the side which is a must because the pork overwhelming after awhile on it own. Great prices for their beers as well! For dessert, we got the potato dumplings w/ prune filling and apple streusel. Overall great vibes.

    Schweinhaxen
    Andrew T.

    This was the recommendation of a coworker who had previously visited a few years back, and it was a great way to pass an afternoon. A little tough to find a seat at first, on a pleasant sunny day in Vienna, but we got one. They do take reservations for larger parties, but we were just 3. Their website basically says, "don't worry, we'll figure out something for you" and it worked just fine. We all got beer, we got some schweinhaxen, we got some weisswurst (even though it was afternoon, sorry, Germans and Austrians), and we got some little fried potato do jobbers that beat the pants off a potato salad or sauerkraut as a side, plus some lightly pickled peppers that were quite good with the pork. The pork is a little pricey, but it was a huge piece that we worked on for quite a while before finally throwing in the towel. Delicious crispy skin, great flavor. Just a nice, chill experience, would definitely go again.

    From the site
    Kimberly L.

    During my trip to Vienna, I asked a local at my hotel if he could suggest a good restaurant. He told me that I should go to Prater after we see the huge ferris wheel to eat at Schweizerhaus. This was as authentic as beer gardens get (being from America). The extensive menu was very intimidating and I was dying to try the pork knuckle but it was too much food. There were lots of choices: meats, poultry fish and even vegetarian options. I asked the waiter what to try and he had suggested the spicy pork fingers. The dish was a hardy portion served with sauerkraut and fries. We also sampled some sausage appetizers, pretzel rolls and beer of course! The restaurant was very lovely, the outdoor tents and seating were relaxing and filled with people of all ages. I believe that the best time to go is when you can enjoy the outdoor seating during Spring or Summer. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Vienna!

    Good beer.
    Maricar T.

    I sampled the crunchy and savory German Stelze! It's a lot similar to the Philippine 'crispy pata' and also different in many ways because the pig toes & legs are not attached to the thigh (the Philippine version includes the digits) and the suggested sauce is mustard, garnishing is fresh radish and side dish is mustard seed sauerkraut and potato salad while Filipinos eat it with steamed rice and the sauce is either a special concoction of liver sauce, and/or vinegar with fresh garlic, Philippine spicy chili and crushed pepper. I had mine with beer, and the hash browns with fresh garlic spread and I can surely say that's among my best meals in Vienna ! The waitstaff are very friendly and made the dining experience even better!

    Stezle
    Kathy M.

    Huge beer garden, located right next to the Prater. We came on a beautiful day so everyone was sitting out on the porch. The roasted pork knuckle was the best I've ever had. It tasted like Chinese roasted pork, but better. The skin was SO crispy and the meat was tender and juicy. Shared between 3 girls and we demolished it. We only ordered 2 sides, the cabbage (tasted like coleslaw) and steamed veggies for balance. I'd definitely come back for that pork.

    Jenn Z.

    Huge beer garden, lots of people even on a Monday night at 10PM. It was a very fun experience but expect lots of smoking everywhere. The pork knuckle was huge for three girls. The waiter warned us it was for two people to share, but I think it was enough for 4 people. The best part was the skin, super crispy and flavorful with a nice layer of fat under it. The center of the pork knuckle, where the lean meat it, didn't have much flavor but was very tender. The skin tastes like chinese roasted pork, but crispier and thicker. The spinach potato dumplings were just cheesy spinach gnocchi, it was very good as well. The deep fried swiss cheese was really good fresh. This was my favorite, especially with some squeezed lemon, SO good. It was still good after a while but the breading gets soft. It was a great experience, they have a menu with a lot of different languages on it like English, Spanish, French, etc. Our waiter disappeared for a while when we wanted to order dessert. By the time he came back, it was 11PM and they close at 11, so we didn't get any dessert :/ But service is fine, we don't care if waiters are considered "rude", it's part of the culture in Eastern Europe and quite frankly, as long as the food comes out fast (which it always does) I am happy. For three beers, a glass of wine, one pork knuckle, fried cheese and spinach cheesy potato dumplings, the bill rounded up to 60€.

    delicious roasted pork knee (knuckle)
    Jefferson S.

    ...an american in Vienna... So this is in english. If you find yourself at the Prater in Vienna, hungry for the real deal, then go to the Schweizerhaus restaurant and order yourself a giant stetzel and mug of bier. You will not be disappointed. Unless, of course, you are a vegetarian. Meat eaters will appreciate the "roasted pork knee". Sold by weight and served with fresh horseradish (and beer - not included), it is the bomb. And about the size of one too. Literally, the size of a small child's head. You can get this dish a few places around town, but me thinks they have the best version of it from what I've seen. A little touristy, but well worth it. 5 stars and two "knuckles" up for the pork knee!

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    Rude service. Passable food. Great beer and nice setting are the only things that save it.

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    The extensive menu was very intimidating and I was dying to try the pork knuckle but it was too much food.

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