We ate there in early May, 2018. Nice place, hidden back in neighborhoods. We ate inside because it…read morewas threatening rain, but there's a really nice outdoor dining area. Because we're light eaters we only had appetizers and drinks. I ordered an apple-mint nonalcoholic drink, which was delicious. We got the bacon-cheese wrapped plums and the "lard" (smalec). Neither was huge, but both were adequate-sized and most important they were delicious. It was maybe the best smalec we've had out of the dozens of times we've had it over many, many trips to Poland, served with great crusty bread and pickles. The plums were six toothpicks of bacon and plum poked into slices of apple and cheese, with side splashes of plum compote and what we decided was a horseradish and egg sauce. Absolutely yummy and the service was good. If we lived in the area, we'd definitely come back and try their other offerings. (And they had a good crowd of locals: always a good sign.)

From the owner: Welcome to Karczma Rogata — a place where history and tradition live in every corner…read more It’s an honor for me to invite you to my family home — a place built in 1896 by the hands of my great-great-grandfather, Franciszek. He crafted the beams, the roof, and even the furniture that still furnish this tavern today. Thanks to his dedication and passion, I can now host you in a place filled with memories and warmth. This is not just an ordinary restaurant. It’s a home where every brick and every beam has a story to tell. You can even see the original serving window in the brick wall, reminding us of the old tavern that once operated here in the interwar period. I wanted you to feel at home here — to enjoy dishes prepared according to my family’s recipes. Here you can taste sour rye soup (żurek) made with a starter just like my grandmother taught me, homemade lard with pickled cucumbers from Charsznica, slow-cooked meats with potatoes baked in a bread oven, and pancakes and pudding exactly the way I remember them from my childhood. Every bite is a journey back in time, and every visit is a new story I want to share with you. If you’re looking for a place that combines flavor with history and a truly homely atmosphere, I’m sure Karczma Rogata will be a unique discovery for you. I warmly invite you — come and experience the true taste of history. — Krzysztof Hankus, Owner

We walked around the square once, just to check what's out there, until we found something that…read moregrabs our hungry palate, after a tour & shopping until we dropped. We went back, when we decided, tonight, we're having steak & seafood, and went back, and got seated right away, because the girl who was luring us with a menu, remembered us, and got us seated fast! The bathroom, was the 1st thing I wanted to go, and it was clean, I like the fact that they have a hand-dryer on the wall, not like they have in some restrooms in Portland. My husband tried a couple Polish wines and they were very good. He had the Prime Rib Eye Steak with all the trimmings. The presentation was awesome and the food was superb. The salad was presented on a unique glass platter and we both shared & enjoyed it. I've never had red pepper before, and I thought they were just some weird tiny berries, even though he did mentioned 'red peppers'. I've forgotten, and yes, of course PEPPERS that were RED! LOL The salad was shrimp with avocados, tomatoes, and just enough dressing. Love the bread, too! My Ricotta with champagne & shrimp was also presented on a unique 'hat' shaped large size plate and it was delicious! It's a 5 star review and a 5 star location!

Came here on a last minute whim to catch the soccer game. Grabbed some seats outside and enjoyed an…read moreespresso tini and a beer. Waitress was great and super attentive to the large crowd she was already handling outside with us. Almost all patrons were outside watching the game. Wished they had a bigger television for sporting events like this.

This is not Stek Chalupa! It is Stek! Someone changed the name of the listing I added!…read more If I were to rate Stek on portion size alone, it would undoubtably be a five star review. I don't think I've ever seen as much food on one plate in my life! Portion size aside, Stek has an eye-catching exterior with 'Stek' emblazoned in red on a dark backdrop, the 't' a vivid bull's head. We'd passed by in the day and, impressed by its size and design, decided to have dinner at Stek. The staff were friendly and helpful and we received a warm welcome. Stek looked relatively quiet but, I'd say that this was largely down to the size of the tables. Larger parties would benefit from the thick wooden tables, which could probably seat up to 12, but when it came to the three of us, we felt swamped by the size. It would have been nice if there were a variety of sizes, including smaller ones for smaller parties. Seeing couples sitting at the huge tables didn't seem all that cosey! As we we entered, we passed a huge open grill, with meats cooking on the fire. It was atmospheric and part of the initial first impression that attracted us to Stek. The menus were attached to traditional ciupaga (Polish axe-shaped walking sticks) which hung from the wall. This was a nice touch and went well with the overall theme. In terms of eating out and general expenditures when holidaying in Poland, everything is impressively cheap! And Stek is no exception. We had potato pancakes to start. (One portion meat, the other with garlic butter garnish.) They were tasty but unlike more traditional styles I've tried. I'm used to a stodgier home-cooked taste. This dish was lighter and made a nice starter! For mains, we had chicken and steak (both looked delicious!) and I opted for a burger. Now, if you're thinking of a delicious juicy burger patty in a brioche bun, as I was, you'd be fooled! What I ended up with was rather a large mound of flattened beef which was thin and crispy with sheep's cheese on top and chips and coleslaw on the side. It would have been nice if the meat was served warmer to allow the cheese to melt! I don't want to say I was disappointed, rather bewildered. A polish burger is very different from a burger anywhere else in the world. - That's the lesson to be learned! Certainly different but not my finest burger! Stek was a pleasant stop for dinner, albeit not traditional Polish cuisine. It's worth a visit for its kitsch appeal. Look out for a particularly strange (rude!) picture!

Amazing dinner one of our last nights in Krakow, we walked in and had no problem without a…read morereservation

Seriously the best steak ever. If you have the opportunity to eat at this restaurant in Kraków, I…read morehighly recommend you go there. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious and the atmosphere was very nice. They happen to be two of these restaurants in Krakow. we went to the one that was more off the beaten path. I liked it because it was a little less crowded though. You still have to wait quite a while for a table. But definitely worth it. Very good food.

We stopped in to this traditional Polish restaurant while on a tour in Krakow. Servers were…read moreefficient in taking care of our large group. The servers and the restaurant reflected Polish tradition as well. We were served a pork dish (like a schnitzel, but made with ground pork), mashed potatoes, and coleslaw. For dessert we had apple strudel with ice cream. It was all tasty and we cleaned our plates! We had a fun experience here.

You cannot beat this culinary cultural Polish experience. Between the transportation, food (so much…read morefood), all you can drink wine, juice, and beer, and folk show, this is everything you want in a cultural experience. Tip, be ready to clap along and possibly dance with the performers. Enjoy!