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Made a reservation for dinner, but it didn't seem necessary since there were so many tables. Tried the ham knuckle/spare rib platter for 4 people and the schinkenfleckerl (Austrian pasta with ham and topped with cheese). The ham knuckle/spare ribs were solid, with some super tender pieces, but some drier pieces. There was not a lot of potatoes with the dish. The pasta was just ok. It reminded me of a casserole. Didn't have much ham in it. The service was super fast here, maybe because our waiter was in a rush to go home
I visited Salm Bräu with a group of 37, and they took excellent care of us. Their ribs were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. I'd go back to Vienna just for another rack from this place.
Really like this place. Waiters are attentive, beer is plentiful and good and the food selection is great. We sat outside and enjoyed the evening brisk air, people watching and enjoying our beer. The only beer I wasn't fond of was the spicy beer. I loved the "burn", that was spot on, but the actual beer taste was very flat, and destroyed the good burn I enjoyed. Unfortunately it cost us 9.50 euro to discover after two tastes but there was no offer of a taste since it comes in a flask. The other beers were all excellent and the farmers plate with various meats was delicious and easily split between the two of us, both of us having plenty to eat.
Came here for dinner on our first night in Vienna because it had great reviews and it was close to our hotel. My friend and I got there on a Sunday night at around 6:30 and there was a line that wrapped down the stairs (mind you, the place is pretty huge). It moved quickly though. We were seated in about 5 minutes or so. For drinks, I really wanted to try a flight of their beers since they brew their own. But I always wanted to try some of their whiskey since they distill their own. Since I didn't want to be on the floor, especially not after just getting off a plane, being jetlagged and sleep deprived, I opted for a 2 oz. taste of the whiskey and one of the smaller sizes of the Salm Braeu Böhmisch, their dark beer. I didn't care for the whiskey, and the beer tasted a tad watered down. For food, we decided to order a bunch of plate and share. For starters, we got the Beer Spread (secret recipe, hot and spicy smoked meat pate toasted with cheese). I really liked the flavor of this but I wish it wasn't so salty. The bread it was served with did help cut the saltiness a bit but not really by much. We also ordered the Vienna sausage (not canned) because we both wanted to try it. This tasted like a super smoky hot dog. I could have done without this. For the main entree, we had the pork hock for two but this could have easily served three people. Again, they love the overuse of salt here bc the pork hock was too salty (although not as salty as the beer spread). The skin was super crispy, which might be the only thing I really enjoyed out of this entire meal. Aside from all the sodium, the other negative was that service was pretty slow. We got our menus, orders taken, and food out pretty quickly. But after that, our waiter pretty much ignored us. We would try to flag his attention and he'd look over and pretend he didn't see us. We finally got him to look at us and ask for the check, which never came even though he walked past our table a few times. Finally, I got up to ask him for the check again and he came around with it. Maybe we went on a busy night and maybe we ordered the wrong menu items? But based on this experience, I probably wouldn't recommend Salm Brau.
Had a very good salad here while looking around the Belvedere. Surprising actually because I was pretty bummed when I saw that we had walked into yet another Brauhaus after being seated. Our server was gruff but good (we were told this is just the way they are in a Brauhaus). The chef salad consisted of greens with tomato, cucumber, corn, strips of cheese and tender ham, with yoghurt dressing. It was fresh and delicious. I was really missing veggies so this hit the spot. The yogurt dressing was very very good. I'd like to know what it was so I could make it at home. I also chose the Toscana Rye bread special which was served toasted with broccoli,tomatoes, pepper, sweet corn & mozzarella. It was pretty big and it was loaded with broccoli and veggies. NOM. No complaints from me. Fast service, good food, decent price. It's definitely a place I'd recommend to others.
This place is wonderful. Full stop. We had a short day in Vienna before our train to Prague. Our hotel was just on the other side of the train tracks from the Belvedere so we decided to spend our time there. On our way in to the castle grounds, we passed the entrance for Salm Bräu. I see the word for 'brewery' and I am IN. We decided we would try and make our way back here for a late lunch before our train. After a couple hours at the Belvedere and the grounds, we made out way back to Salm. They have menus available in several different languages, and are very capable in speaking English. There is indoor seating, but even more outdoor space. We took a high top table just outside the door. I wasn't terribly hungry so I just got the Kartoffelpuffer (potato patties), which were a-ok. They actually came with a salad as well, which pleased me! We each opted for a sampler of their beers. And they are DELICIOUS. I liked every single beer they had to offer! So flavorful :-) They aren't just a brewery either! They are also a distillery so they have some of their own schnapps and whiskey. I totally got a shot of some bierschnapps to end my meal with! About when we were done eating, we asked if the cellar was accessible. Silly us...OF COURSE it is! I thought that it was just going to be a beer cellar, but it is a whole other room with bars and tables! It is only open in the evenings/at night, but our waitress took us down there and showed us around quick. It almost made me wish we had been able to come later in the day and been able to eat down there! But the beer garden was absolutely wonderful. Even though it was packed with people, I didn't feel crazy cramped. And overall, it was priced very fairly. As an experience, with good food and great beer and wonderful service: 5 STARS!! I only wish I could go back again....right now!
This place is a go to for some Austrian food and beer. Our group got the ribs which were very tasty, tender, and plentiful. It has a main level and a bottom level. We opted to sit in the basement which was a little less busy. The main level seemed to be where everyone was. I suggest the beer cabbage as well for a side. The liter beer steins are huge. The service and price were average for Vienna, but doesn't disappoint.
Really.... I mean.. really.. the best ribs ever had in Europe. Freaking delicious, spicy at the right point and all together with a home made pilsener beer... oh my god we will be back!! Ps.. even baby loved it!!!
27 days ago
Went on our first night in Vienna, first got seated in the beautiful patio area but we asked to be moved to the non smoking section, great choice since they bring you down the basement into a cave like area which is so cool. We ordered the beer tasting, soup consume and of course the pork knuckles. Everything was delicious and the portions- enormous. Service was quick and efficient and friendly enough, were in Vienna to begin with. read more
1 year ago
Was a recommendation. Came right after opening time, and there was plenty of outdoor seating. I got to try the pork hock and the ribs. The racket beer was tasty. The pork hock was a little salty but paired nicely with the saukerat. I didn't really like the potato dumplings because were they were mushy and not flavorful. The ribs were fine, if it was less dry the the ribs would have been really good. read more
Our first night in Vienna, we found Salm Brau. It was literally steps from our hotel. My husband ordered the baked casserole, similar to lasagna, and I ordered the lentils dish. It's lentils with a big dumpling, or like bread, in the middle. I love lentils and wasn't disappointed. My husband, who is quite picky, liked it too. Yay! Of course, the local beer helped him wash it down. By the time we left, this place was packed out. I would've like to return for another round but there are so many places to be. I'm craving the lentils now. Enjoy the fresh, natural, no preservative packed food in Europe. Embrace it. It's good for you and your body. read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
Made a reservation for dinner, but it didn't seem necessary since there were so many tables. Tried the ham knuckle/spare rib platter for 4 people and the schinkenfleckerl (Austrian pasta with ham and topped with cheese). The ham knuckle/spare ribs were solid, with some super tender pieces, but some drier pieces. There was not a lot of potatoes with the dish. The pasta was just ok. It reminded me of a casserole. Didn't have much ham in it. The service was super fast here, maybe because our waiter was in a rush to go home read more
1 year ago
Really like this place. Waiters are attentive, beer is plentiful and good and the food selection is great. We sat outside and enjoyed the evening brisk air, people watching and enjoying our beer. The only beer I wasn't fond of was the spicy beer. I loved the "burn", that was spot on, but the actual beer taste was very flat, and destroyed the good burn I enjoyed. Unfortunately it cost us 9.50 euro to discover after two tastes but there was no offer of a taste since it comes in a flask. The other beers were all excellent and the farmers plate with various meats was delicious and easily split between the two of us, both of us having plenty to eat. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
4 years ago
Came here for dinner on our first night in Vienna because it had great reviews and it was close to our hotel. My friend and I got there on a Sunday night at around 6:30 and there was a line that wrapped down the stairs (mind you, the place is pretty huge). It moved quickly though. We were seated in about 5 minutes or so. For drinks, I really wanted to try a flight of their beers since they brew their own. But I always wanted to try some of their whiskey since they distill their own. Since I didn't want to be on the floor, especially not after just getting off a plane, being jetlagged and sleep deprived, I opted for a 2 oz. taste of the whiskey and one of the smaller sizes of the Salm Braeu Böhmisch, their dark beer. I didn't care for the whiskey, and the beer tasted a tad watered down. For food, we decided to order a bunch of plate and share. For starters, we got the Beer Spread (secret recipe, hot and spicy smoked meat pate toasted with cheese). I really liked the flavor of this but I wish it wasn't so salty. The bread it was served with did help cut the saltiness a bit but not really by much. We also ordered the Vienna sausage (not canned) because we both wanted to try it. This tasted like a super smoky hot dog. I could have done without this. For the main entree, we had the pork hock for two but this could have easily served three people. Again, they love the overuse of salt here bc the pork hock was too salty (although not as salty as the beer spread). The skin was super crispy, which might be the only thing I really enjoyed out of this entire meal. Aside from all the sodium, the other negative was that service was pretty slow. We got our menus, orders taken, and food out pretty quickly. But after that, our waiter pretty much ignored us. We would try to flag his attention and he'd look over and pretend he didn't see us. We finally got him to look at us and ask for the check, which never came even though he walked past our table a few times. Finally, I got up to ask him for the check again and he came around with it. Maybe we went on a busy night and maybe we ordered the wrong menu items? But based on this experience, I probably wouldn't recommend Salm Brau. read more
Had a very good salad here while looking around the Belvedere. Surprising actually because I was pretty bummed when I saw that we had walked into yet another Brauhaus after being seated. Our server was gruff but good (we were told this is just the way they are in a Brauhaus). The chef salad consisted of greens with tomato, cucumber, corn, strips of cheese and tender ham, with yoghurt dressing. It was fresh and delicious. I was really missing veggies so this hit the spot. The yogurt dressing was very very good. I'd like to know what it was so I could make it at home. I also chose the Toscana Rye bread special which was served toasted with broccoli,tomatoes, pepper, sweet corn & mozzarella. It was pretty big and it was loaded with broccoli and veggies. NOM. No complaints from me. Fast service, good food, decent price. It's definitely a place I'd recommend to others. read more
This place is wonderful. Full stop. We had a short day in Vienna before our train to Prague. Our hotel was just on the other side of the train tracks from the Belvedere so we decided to spend our time there. On our way in to the castle grounds, we passed the entrance for Salm Bräu. I see the word for 'brewery' and I am IN. We decided we would try and make our way back here for a late lunch before our train. After a couple hours at the Belvedere and the grounds, we made out way back to Salm. They have menus available in several different languages, and are very capable in speaking English. There is indoor seating, but even more outdoor space. We took a high top table just outside the door. I wasn't terribly hungry so I just got the Kartoffelpuffer (potato patties), which were a-ok. They actually came with a salad as well, which pleased me! We each opted for a sampler of their beers. And they are DELICIOUS. I liked every single beer they had to offer! So flavorful :-) They aren't just a brewery either! They are also a distillery so they have some of their own schnapps and whiskey. I totally got a shot of some bierschnapps to end my meal with! About when we were done eating, we asked if the cellar was accessible. Silly us...OF COURSE it is! I thought that it was just going to be a beer cellar, but it is a whole other room with bars and tables! It is only open in the evenings/at night, but our waitress took us down there and showed us around quick. It almost made me wish we had been able to come later in the day and been able to eat down there! But the beer garden was absolutely wonderful. Even though it was packed with people, I didn't feel crazy cramped. And overall, it was priced very fairly. As an experience, with good food and great beer and wonderful service: 5 STARS!! I only wish I could go back again....right now! read more
2 years ago
This place is a go to for some Austrian food and beer. Our group got the ribs which were very tasty, tender, and plentiful. It has a main level and a bottom level. We opted to sit in the basement which was a little less busy. The main level seemed to be where everyone was. I suggest the beer cabbage as well for a side. The liter beer steins are huge. The service and price were average for Vienna, but doesn't disappoint. read more
8 years ago
Really.... I mean.. really.. the best ribs ever had in Europe. Freaking delicious, spicy at the right point and all together with a home made pilsener beer... oh my god we will be back!! Ps.. even baby loved it!!! read more
Another fun experience. Salm Brau is another typical Austrian restaurant. Well not as typical, as they server a pig leg that is massive which most others don't server. In addition to that difference, both times I've been they had a fire beer called "Burning Hell". Warning: Do not order this beer. That being said, I have ordered it both times I was here. The first time was because I didn't know any better and it sounded good. The second time was becuase they only have it in a 1L bottle and my colleague wanted to try it. I thought I could tough it out, but it's just not enjoyable. Even as a joke. Luckly it is onlly a seasonal beer so you may not see it. The rest of the food is very good. Garlic toast of course and most people get the pig leg and ribs. I have shared these before and also had the turkey schnitzel once. Everything was quite good so I can't imagine much on the menu is very bad. The atomspehre and server for a brewery are quite good, so head in there for a good evening if you are close by. read more
10 years ago
This place is awesome. Come here for a really traditional Viennese meal and setting. We sat outside at one of the picnic tables and had an absolute feast. They serve LARGE portions which we appreciated after a long day of touring. I follow a few food blogs and they insisted we try the pork knuckle here, so we ordered the single portion of pork knuckle which is essentially a haunch of ham served with horseradish, a bread dumpling, and the best cabbage I have ever tasted. YUM. It was FANTASTIC. We also ordered the pork schnitzel which was quite good (a little dry) but pretty amazing which came with the best potato salad. The potato salad tasted like it was made with some sort of vinegar versus mayo which was a good alternative and tasted different but different in the best way possible. We also had a few beers which are all brewed in-house. These were very good as well. All in all, a great meal and great outdoor setting. You can also sit inside but we enjoyed the picnic table set up. It's a good sign too when you see and hear a lot of locals. read more
7 years ago
This is our favorite restaurant to go to when we visit Vienna. It's a terrific neighborhood restaurant. The food and beer are outstanding!!!! We can't wait for our next trip to Vienna. read more
The best thing about Salm Brau is indeed the beer, especially the weizen, followed closely by the Helles. Great spot by the Belvedere, with friendly staff. Ribs were pretty good for Austria...can't compare w USA, but still good. Worth a trip fo sho... read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
Wonderful place right outside the palace! Had the 2 people spare-ribs, garlic buttered bread, helles beer they're making there and all was really good. Service was also excellent! It's a bit pricey but i think its worth it read more
7 years ago
Wow great food Best food we had in Austria Excellent service and really cheap Highly recommend read more
Usually I don't like and don't drink beer, but local Helles Radlerradler is a yummiest drink ever! We come here every day during our vacation and love the fried chicken schnitzel, tried ribs - ok, wonderful pumpkin soup, great fresh Chef's salad and Heck (white fish) dish!!! read more
11 years ago
Good food. Definitely gets busy in the evening so service can be a little slow (although the food comes out fast enough). My hubby thought the chicken schnitzel was a little on the dry side but my schinkenfleckerl was soooo yummy! I would come back just for that dish! read more
11 years ago
This is a cool pub that brews their own beer. It's right outside Belvedere so it's a great place to stop by during your visit to the gardens and palace. We had the beef goulash and spareribs. The beef in the goulash was very tender and pulled apart at the touch of a fork. The spareribs were a large portion and flavorful. Definitely try their beers while you are here! read more
9 years ago
8 years ago
In Spring 2018, our UK-based group had a wonderful dinner there, as part of an incredible rail tour around Europe. I would judge it as one of them the best restaurants I've ever had the pleasure to visit. Being a brewhouse in Vienna, of course the menu was authentically Austrian. There was a very wide variety of food on the menu, the servers were knowledgeable about the dishes and perfectly comfortable conversing in English. That helped me greatly, as I struggle with German words over nine syllables.... As a non-IPA beer fan, Salm Brau was also a good choice, brewing several types of beer the original way. The building dates to 1717, fitting right in with Vienna's elegant architecture, while having all the modern conveniences. Needless to say, I strongly recommend having a dinner there if you find yourself in Vienna. read more
7 years ago
4 years ago
Salm Bräu is a great restaurant serving authentic Austrian cuisine. The atmosphere is like a classic Austrian Beisl (pub) only the servers are consistently friendly and helpful! When I ate fish there once I asked for tartar sauce and they didn't grumble! They brought it quickly and didn't even charge me for it! It's almost a sureal to experience such enlightened service in an old-fashioned Beisl atmosphere. Considering its ideal location right next to Belvedere palace, they could have easily made this place into a tourist trap, but it most certainly is not! Locals frequent this place day and night. They have great lunch deals and lovely "belegte Brote" (bread with different toppings) if you're on a tight budget or not that hungry. They have great beer and the coffee is good, too. There desserts are lovely and traditional as well. All in all a great place for lunch, dinner or just drinks or coffee. read more
13 years ago
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