Restaurant Goldener Hirsch
Looking out toward Herbert von Karajan Square and Festival Hall are the doors of Restaurant Goldener Hirsch. What was once a ferrier's shop—where locals brought their horses to be shoed—has become Salzburg's most illustrious restaurant, favored by government officials, world-class performers, and members of the international social set. The simply sophisticated dining room pays homage to its humble ancestry with rustic Austrian wooden chairs and tables that harmonize with the wooden beams that cross the ceiling. Pronounced arches and white walls are decorated with engravings of hunting scenes that recall an era of grandeur. Austrian green is featured in the traditional waiter uniforms and table linens.
Chef Martin Bednarik has created an incomparable combination of traditional Salzburg specialties accompanied by new international dishes. Over the years, the restaurant has earned many Toque Awards. The perfect accompaniment to any meal is a bottle of wine from our extensive cellar, which boasts a cultured selection of the best Austrian and worldwide vintages.
Restaurant Herzl
Known as the place to meet in Salzburg's center, Restaurant Herzl is the local year-round favorite that, during festival time, is the go-to après performance stop. Evidence of its historic prestige lies in the photos of musicians, which line the walls. Leonard Bernstein, Herbert von Karajan, Helmut Luhner, and actor Curt Jurgens are among them. In 1767, the restaurant was a goldsmith shop. Today, guests enter from Karajanplatz into a folkloristic, creative atmosphere evocative of eras past. Waitresses wear dirndls to emphasize the traditional Austrian ambience. Dark wood tables and chairs populate the rooms while golden light from scattered lamps cast romance. Fine table linens serve as a simple background for authentic Salzburg cuisine. The restaurant's signature dish is the famous Nürnberger Bratwürstl, small roasted Nürnberg sausages served with sauerkraut.
Bar Goldener Hirsch
For traditional cocktails or fine Austrian and international wines, The Bar Goldener Hirsch's covered inner courtyard offers an authentic atmosphere. Try our Signature Cocktail Susanne and do not forget to ask our bartender about the Story behind this Cocktail.
