Here’s your ultimate guide to the best steakhouses in Krakow, guaranteed to satisfy even the most devoted meat lovers. Whether you’re craving a juicy steak or a perfectly grilled burger, the city boasts a selection of interesting spots that are absolutely worth checking out.
Krakow isn’t just about pierogi and soups, it’s also home to a growing food scene that can satisfy even the most discerning palates, including serious meat lovers. In recent years, dozens of steakhouses and burger joints have popped up around the Old Town and in Kazimierz. But are they really worth trying?
Whether you’re after a perfectly seared steak, a hearty burger, or a full-bodied barbecue experience, the city has plenty to offer. From upscale steakhouses serving premium cuts to more casual spots with expertly grilled burgers, Krakow’s culinary landscape is quite diverse. Avoid the tourist traps and overrated places, and you’ll find a handful of restaurants that will surprise you, even if you’re a seasoned foodie.
We’ve tried some for you and selected the ones we believe are worth a visit. In this guide, we’ll take you through the best spots where quality meats and expert grilling are the stars of the show. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, these steakhouses will satisfy your cravings and leave you planning your next meal before you’ve even finished the first. Get ready to indulge in some of the juiciest and most flavorful dishes Krakow has to offer.
The 10 Best Steakhouses in Krakow
Mucca
It’s one of the newest arrivals on Krakow’s steakhouse scene, but it has already made a name for itself as one of the best. In fact, let’s be clear: for us, Mucca is currently the best steakhouse in Krakow. The secret sauce behind this spot, located just steps from the Main Market Square, is simple: top-tier cuts grilled to perfection and impeccable service.
Run by a young and passionate team, Mucca serves top-tier beef from all over the world, ranging from American Black Angus to Japanese Wagyu A5—the highest quality premium Wagyu. There’s no shortage of Polish dry-aged cuts either, with classic options like Tomahawk and Porterhouse on the menu.
The steak selection is quite intriguing, featuring not only classics like Surf & Turf and Entrecôte but also rarer and more interesting cuts, such as Hanger Steak and Flat Iron. This is also likely the only steakhouse in Krakow that serves American Black Angus Picanha. Honestly, though, we were equally impressed by the starters: Mucca’s tartare is one of the best we’ve ever had, and we had the chance to try an incredible carpaccio of Picanha Buey Macho Castrado—bull meat dry-aged for 100 days. An absolute delight!
The menu also includes a small selection of burgers and a few other specialties, like grilled salmon and octopus. The sauces are excellent and the perfect complement to the steaks, as are the side dishes. And be sure to save room for dessert—they’ll surprise you! Our favorite? The chocolate mousse with carrot ice cream and orange bubble tea. Superb!
We have to admit, we were initially skeptical, as the area around the Main Market Square is full of tourist traps. But this is undeniably a high-quality restaurant, featuring a decent wine list and a beautifully refined setting, ideal for a romantic dinner or a special occasion. Unlike many spots in the Old Town that mostly cater to tourists, this is a high-quality dining experience with its own distinct appeal, and it could genuinely appeal to locals as well.
Mucca Kraków Steak & Wine – Świętego Jana 3 (Near the Main Market Square)
Average prices: 30-80 PLN for starters, 90-350 PLN for steaks, and 45-70 PLN for burgers.
Check Out Our Full Review of Mucca Kraków ➔
Salta Resto
Salta is another popular spot on Krakow’s steakhouse scene. Located in the heart of Kazimierz, with a stylish new branch just across the Vistula—Salta House Steakhouse & Sharing, a stone’s throw from Father Bernatek’s Bridge—it’s renowned for its steaks, burgers, and pastrami, all made with carefully selected meats. The menu also offers a diverse range of options, from Argentinian beef to seafood, along with chicken, duck, and Iberian-style tapas.
At first glance, the menu left us a bit dubious: restaurants that try to cover such a wide range of cuisines often struggle to deliver anything beyond mediocrity. But Salta manages to surprise with bold, well-executed flavors, a refined and sophisticated setting, and solid service. The meat is cooked to perfection, and the sharing tapas are tasty.
Steak options cover the classics, including Argentinian Angus ribeye, tomahawk, and T-bone. The menu at the Kazimierz location is more extensive, especially when it comes to starters, sides, and burgers, many of which aren’t available at Salta House. Still, the new branch is a great spot for sharing tapas with friends. The wine list is fairly average, featuring an international selection with a slight focus on French, Italian, Argentinian, and Spanish wines.
Salta Resto – Miodowa 19/1 (Kazimierz)
Salta House Steakhouse & Sharing – Nadwiślańska 5 (Podgórze)
Average prices: 50 PLN for starters, 100-250 PLN for steaks, and 50-70 PLN for burgers.
Moo Moo Steak & Burger Club
Moo Moo is likely the most popular steakhouse in Krakow, having earned excellent reviews from both locals and tourists over time. One reason for its fame is its three locations, all situated in bustling areas of the city center. It all began with MooMoo Steak & Burger Club (ul. Świętego Krzyża), just east of the Main Market Square. Here, it established itself as a go-to spot for quality burgers, featuring juicy prime beef, excellent sauces, and a sophisticated atmosphere.
We admit that it has been our top choice more than once when craving a great burger in Krakow. Riding on its success, they opened a new venue—MooMoo Steak & Wine—overlooking Mały Rynek, behind St. Mary’s Basilica. They soon followed with another location—Moo Moo Steak & Wine Kazimierz—on the picturesque ul. Szeroka.
At all three locations, the renowned burgers compete with well-prepared steaks, including dry-aged and bone-in options. The menu also offers classic but well-executed starters, such as beef tartare, beef carpaccio, and a range of tasty sides, with their delicious baked potatoes standing out.
Moo Moo Steak & Burger Club – Świętego Krzyża 15 (Old Town)
Moo Moo Steak & Wine – Sienna 9 (Old Town)
Moo Moo Steak & Wine Kazimierz – Szeroka 3 (Kazimierz)
Average prices: 50 PLN for starters, 100-150 PLN for steaks, and 40-60 PLN for burgers.
Ed Red
Ed Red is undeniably one of the top steakhouses in Kazimierz, known for its standout menu featuring excellent Polish beef steaks aged in tallow for 30 days and their renowned New York strip, dry-aged for 40 days. But there’s more to Ed Red than just steaks: the restaurant is also famous for its poultry, including roasted free-range chicken and guinea fowl, which are prepared to order and take about 45 minutes.
The burgers are notably interesting and far from ordinary, with options including wagyu beef, dry-aged beef, and wasabi mayonnaise, complemented by a selection of cheeses and desserts. The selection of spirits is quite extensive, although the wine list is somewhat more limited.
Ed Red – Bocheńska 7 (Kazimierz)
Average prices: 30-50 PLN for starters, 150-400 PLN for steaks, and 50-70 PLN for burgers.
Pimiento Argentino
Among Krakow’s best steakhouses, Pimiento is one of the most popular names, especially among tourists. They operate two main locations, one in the Old Town and another in the heart of Kazimierz, both dedicated to premium cuts of meat. They also run a small shop and bistro in Stary Kleparz, just north of the Old Town, offering jamón serrano, a few burgers, and some desserts.
As the name suggests, Argentine beef takes center stage here. You can start with carpaccio, tartare, or chorizo, and then savor a Pimiento Parrillada, an assortment of top-quality Argentine cuts. For something even more luxurious, they also offer Japanese Kobe beef (expect to pay around 1400 PLN for a 200g filet, which is approximately 330€ or 365$). Alternatively, you can opt for the familiar flavors of Australian Wagyu.
Pimiento Argentino Grill – Stolarska 13 (Old Town)
Pimiento Argentino – Józefa 26 (Kazimierz)
Average prices: 40-90 PLN for starters, 100-600 PLN for steaks (excluding special cuts).
Butcher Grill
Strolling down Grodzka, you’ll come across Butcher Grill, another solid steakhouse that stands out for its great value for money. While it’s best known for its burgers and sandwiches, it also serves well-grilled aged cuts of Polish and Argentinian beef.
This modern, casual spot with a pleasant atmosphere impressed us with a couple of burgers and sandwiches that had a distinctly American feel—especially the pastrami, pulled pork, and French dip. All were delicious. The menu looks promising, with starters like tartare, fillets, and charcuterie, and the steaks also seem quite tempting. We might come back next time to give them a try.
Butcher Grill – Grodzka 5 (Old Town)
Average prices: 40-50 PLN for starters, 100-400 PLN for steaks, and 35-100 PLN for burgers and sandwiches.
Fiorentina
Elegant, refined, and not so budget-friendly, Fiorentina is an ideal spot for a more formal meeting or a special occasion. Recommended by the Michelin Guide, it is part of the exquisite Balthazar Design Hotel, one of the top five-star hotels in the heart of the Old Town. The ambiance is sophisticated and warm, with quality service and meticulously presented dishes.
Fiorentina is neither a traditional steakhouse nor an Italian restaurant. Instead, it’s a fine dining venue offering contemporary international cuisine, blending local ingredients with high-quality imports ranging from Siberian sturgeon caviar to Dover sole cooked over a wood-fired grill. However, the house specialty is the Fiorentina steak, dry-aged in-house for 30 days, perfectly grilled, and served rare, as is customary.
Fiorentina – Grodzka 63 (Old Town)
Average prices: 70-90 PLN for starters, 80-800 PLN for main courses and steaks, and 40-80 PLN for desserts.
Sioux
Well, we’re on the touristy side here, right on the Main Market Square. However, Sioux remains a decent choice for those seeking a good burger, steak, or other meat specialties at affordable prices. As you may have noticed, Krakow’s top steakhouses aren’t exactly cheap, but the quality is generally high.
This place is more down-to-earth, with an American-Mexican style, serving tasty beef, pork, or chicken dishes, whether fried or grilled, along with steaks and burgers. You can also enjoy onion rings, fries, and fajitas (including vegetarian options). It might be a more suitable choice for families with children.
Sioux – Rynek Główny 22 (Main Market Square)
Average prices: 15-50 PLN for starters, 60-140 PLN for main courses and steaks.
Mr’Jerry Restauracja & Steakhouse
Tucked away in a slightly quieter spot of the Old Town, Mr’Jerry Restauracja & Steakhouse is a relatively new addition to Krakow’s steakhouse scene, but it’s certainly promising and worth a closer look. The menu features Italian and Spanish-inspired dishes alongside top-quality Polish beef steaks, dry-aged for 40 days.
The steak selection covers the classics: from Fiorentina and entrecôte to tomahawk, filet mignon, and New York strip. The menu also includes a wide variety of sides and other specialties, with a few vegetarian options as well. The burgers and deska platters, offering a mix of premium meat cuts, are particularly interesting.
Mr’Jerry Restauracja & Steakhouse – Jagiellońska 5 (Old Town)
Average prices: 30-50 PLN for starters, 70-500 PLN for steaks.
Matt’s Cheesesteaks
And now a little secret: if you’re looking for one of the best burgers in Krakow, you might want to stop by Matt’s Cheesesteaks. It’s not a trendy spot or a steakhouse serving premium cuts, but rather a modest and small burger bar/fast food joint tucked away in a side street of Podgórze, just a short walk from Schindler’s Factory.
Popular with both locals and tourists, it serves up solid smash burgers and cheeseburgers, loaded with meat, cheese, and sauces. You’ll also find chicken burgers, nuggets, and cheesesteaks on the menu. Not exactly the place to visit if you’re watching your waistline. Naturally, you can pair your meal with fries, nachos with dip, onion rings, and a classic vanilla shake. Prices are affordable, and the service is quick and no-nonsense.
Matt’s Cheesesteaks – Kącik 6 (Podgórze)
Average prices: 30-50 PLN for burgers and sandwiches.