Al Carbon - Ihr Steakhouse in Oberhausen in Oberhausen

We happened upon this place on a trip and spontaneously stopped for lunch. The lunch menu features delicious dishes at a fair price. When the weather cools down, you can sit comfortably in the conservatory with its heaters without freezing. Very friendly staff. We'd be happy to return!

The food was good. Service was quick and friendly—nice to sit outside in the sunny weather. It worked for us.

We're always happy to come back to you! Perfect service and very tasty food

Everything was right from the waiter to the food. The best beef tartare I have ever eaten. Afterwards there was a steak for my wife and lamb rump for me. Both were cooked perfectly and the meat was super tender and of the best quality. All in all, highly recommended

Food and drinks were very tasty. Despite the large number of guests, the service was very busy but always very attentive and friendly. We'd love to come back!

The outdoor terrace by the water is super cozy when the weather is nice! Great ambience, quick service and super delicious food. Thank you for that :-)

We had a really delicious meal! Meat was delicious. We were helped quickly. And service was very friendly. Even if we lived in Germany, we would prefer to eat here every weekend

Very tasty lunch, nice service and cozy atmosphere.

The food is very tasty. The staff is great, really nothing better.

We tried the Dryage Burgers. We really enjoyed them. The meat was super tasty and was grilled perfectly. One star deducted for the ambience because of the quite high noise level. Everything else deserves a clear recommendation!

Just perfect! A steak the way it should be! I can recommend anyone who wants to eat a very good piece of meat grilled to perfection to eat at Al Carbon.

A thoroughly recommended restaurant! The service is always friendly, attentive and professional - you are always warmly welcomed and immediately feel like you are in good hands. The staff is courteous and ensures that you don't miss anything. The food is also impressive every time: fresh, tasteful and prepared with attention to detail. Whether it's for a relaxed dinner or a meeting with friends - you'll always be happy to come back here. Absolute recommendation!

Very tasty / great atmosphere 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

If you want to eat a real, unforgettable burger, you definitely have to try the Dry Aged burger! The burger shops have nothing against that. Steak at its best! I rarely write reviews but something like this makes you hungry 😅

I would like to describe my experiences yesterday here. The two of us sat at table 121 at around 5:15 p.m. had two drinks and the family style steak offer with three side dishes. The drinks were slammed very awkwardly onto the table between the partition and myself, which I immediately noticed negatively. I don't think that's how you should serve first, this waiter had also cleared and collected the money. Food came from a very nice lady. The food came quite quickly, the steaks were delivered already cut up on a hot plate, looked great and tasted great. Side dishes, sauces, meat, everything was great. The side dishes and sauces come together on a tray. Unfortunately, the table was too small and when I was rearranging it, a spoonful of sauce fell on my leg. Pants were messed up for the evening, that can happen. The lady apologized nicely, everything was fine, I wasn't mad at her. What didn't work was the first waiter's stupid saying and his stupid laugh, which makes you feel like you've been taken for a ride as a guest. Which I also showed with my tip of 1€ on a 99€ bill, where he looked stupid again. I think the person now knows why there was only one euro, which is also not okay because the food and the lady were really great. The kitchen and the lady should take the boy to task! Otherwise, the burgers at the neighboring table also looked great, I'll try these another time and hopefully the waiter will come again... and remember my rating.

Fresh products, very very tasty. Nice ambience. Great value for money.

Restaurant on the promenade in CentroO. Sat outside in lovely weather. Service and ambience top. Ordered a fillet steak platter with 600 g of meat. Unfortunately there was only a maximum of 500 g of meat on the plate and unfortunately the manager didn't take any of it. Too bad!

Very tasty Dry Age Burger in a great atmosphere! In spring and summer you can also sit really nicely by the water. Highly recommended!

Unfortunately my cheeseburger was totally soggy. When taking a drink you could draw attention to the size of the glass. You don't need half a liter of cola for a citizen (6.50 euros)

The food is okay, like in many other restaurants of this type. So you can eat quite well. However, it is an absurdity when the staff really gets down on each other and almost gets physical while you have guests. I point out a bald bartender with glasses, a completely intolerable employee, at least at the time of our visit.

We had an amazing experience all around. We started off with the seafood platter, which had prawns, oysters, squid, muscles, shrimp, and an octopus tentacle. We also had the 1 kg tomahawk steak. The seafood platter was literally perfection. Could not ask for more and the flavor was on point. The steak was a little overcooked to our liking, but the flavor and tenderness were so incredible, we couldn’t send it back. The service and the atmosphere couldn’t have been better. This place I can’t recommend enough. Hopefully, we can return back here as this was a 10 out of 10 experience

Ox cheeks with mashed potatoes and red wine jus. Simple, honest, perfect. Eating on cloud 9

Food very good, but the decoration needs to be improved. A complaint was treated courteously, friendly and professionally. Despite good capacity utilization, all orders were processed promptly by 4 service staff.

Burger was very good. The food was in like 10 to 15 min ready. It was busy but not bothering us. Everything looked nice and the staff was nice

We went to this restaurant for the first time today. We had salmon fillet with asparagus and lamb fillet skewers. The food was extremely tasty and was beautifully prepared. The eye eats with you. The service was very attentive and courteous. The atmosphere was very appealing and very nice staff. We were pleasantly surprised and would love to come back.

One of the best steaks in Germany. I always come back.

We ate various steaks and tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and R fillet tips. The quality was excellent and the cooking point was very well done. The meat is tender and juicy. Not overly seasoned. We'll definitely come here one or two more times. Sitting outside in the sunshine is unbeatable. The prices aren't the cheapest, but the food is worth every penny.

The dry age steak was very good, the cheeseburger and fries were good, we sat nicely - outside with a view of the water. The service was good, the only thing I found negative was 1 bottle of 0.7l still water costs €7.50.

The food was tasty, but what lousy service. Wait a long time and eventually you will be helped with a grumpy face.

We were there for lunch today. Steak and salmon were super tasty The service was very friendly and very child-friendly :) We would always come back for lunch

Everything was perfect, good food prepared and served with love, the steak was cooked to perfection, the salad was crisp and fresh, the aioli was really good

Uncomplicated, quick reservation. Excellent and friendly service. Very tasty and high quality food! We'd love to come back! Thank you very much for the lovely evening 🫶

Price performance top. Located right at the center.

The Al Carbon restaurant impresses with its elegant and beautiful interior design. The atmosphere is really pleasant. The meat was juicy and perfectly seasoned, and the rolls were fresh and crispy.

Well, the restaurant itself is nice. And our waiter was very helpful. However, the food is average at best and completely overpriced for the quality. Unfortunately, the flowery description is nicer than the wine. In this respect, no recommendation from us.

We had a very tasty meal. And complaining is at a high level. The tomatoes in the salad could have been cut a little smaller and maybe 15 ml more salad dressing. But these are just small things. Great and perfectly fried meat, very tasty sauce and a spinach that is second to none. Price performance top. I would love to eat at Al Carbon again and again.

All the employees are so great and have so much of my sense of humor. Anyone who doesn't have a stick up their ass will feel very comfortable.

Great service. This was (only) our second time at Al Carbon and we were treated like regular customers. Simply great! And yes, first class food... we had a highly recommended appetizer platter and delicious, great steaks. It was comfortable. We'll be back (soon!).

We had reserved in advance. The tables are very close together, if you're having a conversation the tables next door definitely hear everything 😁 Our waiter was very stressed and nervous, our next table even asked him about it. The beer we ordered was forgotten, as was the mayo for our main course - but they were brought when we asked. The pimientos were ok, but I've definitely eaten much better ones. We both ordered medium-sized beef steak as the main course. Unfortunately the steak was done and inedible, we had to return it. We were immediately served a new one, which this time was really medium and also very tasty! The sweet potato fries were okay, the rosemary potatoes were very good, although the price was quite high. The dishes at our table and at the two tables next to us had some chipped corners (every plate) that might need to be sorted out... Unfortunately, we were no longer asked for drinks, the waiter was so hectic that he didn't respond to us raising his hand or speaking to us. It's a shame we would have liked to drink something more.

Really very good! Price performance is right and.....very important.....You feel welcome and a welcome guest!!! Super! KEEP IT UP!!! YOUR team from CL-HORSES Germany

Absolutely amazing, we've never had such delicious food. The service was fantastic, the food was indescribable. We'd be happy to go back anytime.

Nice sitting by the water. Friendly service.

Food good, not necessarily cheap

The place is beautiful, excellent restaurant design and super cozy atmosphere, excellent service

We had the seafood platter which was fantastic and a ribeye steak which was okay, it was a bit too rare for medium. Otherwise we were very impressed and will definitely come back.

Found it on Google for a Cirque du Soleil event at the arena. Since it was well-reviewed and only 500 meters from the arena, I reserved a table. I was not disappointed. Steaks and burgers were on point, pasta was exquisite, and the spare ribs practically fell off the bone by gravity. Pleasant, friendly, and fast service. Highly recommended!

Excellent food, great location and friendly and personal service. Absolutely great

The positive reviews lured us to the restaurant. Unfortunately, we were quite disappointed with the food. The prawns in garlic oil are a disgrace. 3 small prawns and 3 cloves of garlic for 16 euros? Are you serious? The meat was almost raw in places, even though it was ordered medium-well, and full of tendons...not good. The atmosphere is quite nice, but too loud. The service was friendly, but they mixed up some orders, and the timing could have been improved. While we were still finishing the appetizer, the main course was already in our faces... And the prices for what was offered: completely exorbitant! Conclusion: More show than substance! I don't need to have it again.

Sehr leckere Steaks mit hervorragender Qualität. Sympathischer und persönlicher Service. Direkt an der Promenade, wir hätten den ganzen Tag sitzen bleiben können.

Highly recommended! ****** It was super delicious, fast and friendly service. Considering the fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes, you really get more than what you pay for. Highly recommended for those who want a quality meal without breaking the bank.

Price ratio was great, unfortunately the menu doesn't say that the fish is served with a sauce, you should note that. And the side dish (fries) cold. The waitress was very nice and the waiter was very annoyed when you asked him why the fish was served with a sauce without noticing it

Great steakhouse. Great service.

We had dinner there for our wedding anniversary. We received such a friendly and warm welcome. The food was excellent. We were impressed by the service. We would love to come back.

Very friendly welcome and consistently attentive and very friendly service. The meat is of excellent quality and the preparation is on point.

Nice and very cozy atmosphere. Steak was exactly as requested, very tender and tasty. At our table we also ordered chicken burgers, which were also very good. Dessert also recommended. The service was very quick and friendly. A visit here is definitely worth the money.

My wife and I have been here occasionally, including on dates when we were getting to know each other. We always felt comfortable and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. So we decided to spend the afternoon here with our guests on March 14, 2025 after our civil wedding. And what can I say, we didn't regret it. We received a very warm welcome and the staff were, as always, very accommodating. The Al Carbon team contributed greatly to making this afternoon an unforgettable one for us. Thank you very much and see you soon!

The restaurant is on the promenade and you can sit there very nicely. All the waiters are extremely attentive and accommodating! The food was ok, but nothing more. My wife's salad was drowning in the sauce and when we were clearing it, a super attentive and courteous waitress noticed it. Without us wanting to, she spoke to the boss and we didn't have to pay for the salad. But we'll be back, don't worry... wherever you plan, chips fall and then owning up to your mistake is great 👍.

In our opinion the best restaurant on the square or at CentrO. High prices, but mostly absolutely worth it! We eat here a lot at the moment and it's almost always great. The burgers, the bread with homemade aioli, and the lamb fillet skewers are highly recommended! Likewise the grilled salmon. Unfortunately, it wasn't good on our last visit, where it was quite crowded (filled inside and on the covered terrace and outside by the water). The salmon was very burnt on one side from the grill and overall very dry. It's probably been left on the grill for a little too long. My partner didn't like it at all this time. There was no accommodation with the bill afterwards, even though the prices were at the upper end (as was usually the quality of the food). But only on this one occasion out of 10 or more visits in the last 3 months was the food there associated with a weakness. The service is very friendly, but sometimes they don't seem to work as a team. You tell the waitress that you want to pay. After almost 10 minutes, the colleague who is responsible for the table arrives and doesn't know anything yet. As a rule, a few minutes after serving you will be asked if everything is okay. But when it's full, this is often forgotten. You could also ask the guest when ordering the dry aged burgers what level they want (well done, medium, rare,...). The first time it was perfect for us with rare-medium. On all other visits it was rather well-done and a bit too much for us. At the moment, despite these small weaknesses, my absolute favorite restaurant with great food. It would be perfect if the little mistakes could be corrected. Short update 03/2025: They have just switched to rectangular plates for burgers, as are usually used for appetizers/appetizers. Approximately 10cm x 35cm estimated. It's really difficult to eat from them, you hardly have enough space to cut your burger and these plates slip away quickly. We also mentioned this to the waiter after the meal. Next time we'll order the food on normal, large round dinner plates, on these small rectangular ones, that won't work at all. For this, 1 point deduction for eating has now been corrected.

Great steaks and burgers. Very nice staff.

Very good food! Great quality! Very nice service!

Very good food... the salad with goat cheese was a hit!!! Very friendly staff!!! :)

Heerlijk op het terras in de zon een biertje gedronken. Het was erg druk maar het personeel had het onder controle. We hebben niet gegeten maar wat we langs zagen komen zag er verrukkelijk uit.

When we arrived for something to eat and drink, a nervous gentleman came to ask us if we wanted to eat and drink, to which I answered yes, then we were taken to a nice table by the water, so far everything went well, when we opened the menu and I went looking for the steak, I was shocked by the excessively high price, namely almost 40 euros for a 250 gram steak, where you would also have to pay another 3 euros for a sauce. So I and my group decided to just have a drink, so when our nervous waiter came to take our order and heard that we only wanted a drink, his nervous behavior turned into indignation, so then he told us that we could have 1 round and then we had to go, we agreed no because we really understand that the beautiful place would be better spent on people who order food and drinks, but now the trouble really starts, so we ordered 2 beers and a coke, which we waited quite a while. we had to wait (a bit strange since she wanted us to leave) then we all got half liters, we thought hey that's cheap since we saw on the menu that you had to pay 3.70 per beer and 3.90 for a coke, but this is the price for one normal beer/coke, these were 7.40 and more each so the bill was much higher than expected, they also asked 2 more questions in between if we didn't want to eat anything and we said "no only drinks" to which the response was quite irritated, we no longer felt wanted, but we had not ordered these half liters, we had ordered normal ones and therefore did not agree with this, so I went in with a receipt and told them that we had not ordered these, to which he responded nonchalantly and said yes, that is normal on the terrace that you had to order large ones, but that is not right at all. I saw several people sitting there with a normal glass of beer or cola, so I also indicated that and then the atmosphere changed and the gentleman became very aggressive and shouted things like "what what, what is the problem" and a super intimidating man also came by, I just paid to prevent further escalation, But people don't eat here overpriced and very aggressive employees!!!!

I have been to this very nice restaurant twice before and am always satisfied. Whether it's the food, the service or the ambience, we highly recommend it. 🤗👍👍👍

We would be taken very seriously with our wishes. Great boss!

The food is really delicious, I'll come back and order the same.

Excellent cuisine with super nice service! thanks to Tiffany

Das Essen war hervorragend, Preis/Leistung super und der Service, vor allem von Tiffany, ausgezeichnet, überaus freundlich und nett. Wir kommen wieder!

Food is generally delicious. But at such high prices, performance doesn't match. Service massive timing and coordination problems, vegetables were cold, wine was forgotten, Coke was the wrong size and no Zero, we swapped side dishes, no drinks arrived for half an hour, loud and chaotic atmosphere, guests looked at piles of dirty dishes in the hatch, neighboring tables were also not happy, the main course arrived before the starter

If you are looking for an outstanding steakhouse experience, El Carbon in Oberhausen is the right place for you! From the first second you feel warmly welcome here. As soon as you enter the restaurant you are greeted with a friendly smile, and this first-class service continues throughout the entire evening. The staff is incredibly attentive, courteous and warm - you can immediately tell that they work here with passion and attention to detail. And then the food – simply a dream! The steaks are of outstanding quality, grilled to perfection and incredibly juicy. You can literally taste the high quality of the meat and the perfection of the preparation. Every bite is a delight! The side dishes and sauces are also first-class and round off the experience perfectly. What is particularly impressive is that the staff responds to individual requests - whether cooking level, special side dishes or recommendations, the focus here is really on the guest. The ambience is stylish, cozy and invites you to enjoy. The atmosphere is pleasantly relaxed, so you just feel good. Conclusion: El Carbon is not just a steakhouse, but a true oasis for meat lovers. Perfect food, first-class service and warm hospitality – enjoyment at the highest level is offered here. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great steak experience. 🔥 Clear 5 stars – I’ll definitely be back! 🔥

Ordered 1 special burger, 3 medium steaks, 1 was too burnt on one side (was too far over medium) with an unpleasant taste, 2 others were 50% medium and 50% not done at all. Burger meat felt like it had hardly any meat. The biggest disappointment was the steaks

Super cozy atmosphere. The best meat in the area. The service staff also fulfills any special requests. Always worth a visit.

The restaurant is elegant, clean and well stocked. The prices are relatively high. The service was very friendly and quick. There is an area outside where smoking is unfortunately permitted. Perhaps you could kindly point this out to guests despite the ashtrays on the tables. 👎 Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture. But when I order a veal schnitzel for €22, I expect it to be fried with love - and not something that might have just been thrown in the deep fryer. Otherwise everything was good! 👍

Great atmosphere, very attentive and friendly service. The restaurant was filled to capacity - but we were served quickly and easily throughout the evening. Unfortunately, my steak was almost cooked through instead of medium rare. Can't happen in a steakhouse. Feedback was gratefully accepted and an apology was given. So no deduction for me. Burgers and salmon were excellent. I can recommend the crème brûlée for dessert. Parking at the Centro (free).

Very good food, great service. I would love to come back.

Overrated store with unfriendly waiter. The food was OK - but nothing more. The "premium" steak that the waiter talked us into was not "premium". We were basically forced to leave the table and settle the bill ourselves so that things would go faster. Mass processing is carried out here at the guests' expense. Overall, very hefty prices - after all, we are here in Oberhausen. We won't be coming back!

Cheese Burger was perfect. Big enough and so tasty

Went there with 3 girls for dinner on Carnival Sunday. Service was super nice and accommodating. Here again a big compliment to Tiffany. The food was super delicious and we will be back.

The food and service was great, we'll be back :)

According to the reviews, I was looking forward to a great roast beef and was unfortunately disappointed: it was a little more than medium rare and unfortunately a bit firm to the bite. I expected a little more for the price. Otherwise it was quite tasty. We are not regular customers of the restaurant and so I didn't think it was appropriate to be called by them. Too bad...

Booked a reservation online, got a table at the counter, Plates, cutlery and used leftover food (e.g. rolls, cookies) fell to the floor. Commands for the order were shouted very loudly. Food was just so-so. No small appetizer, no decoration (lettuce leaf with tomato or anything else). Just meat on the plate, fries in a small bowl, herb butter just in a bowl, no cruet on the table. All in all, just enough.

Best burger I've eaten so far. Great service, 10/10

Despite a huge rush and a full shop, we had very nice service. The food came quickly and was very tasty. We recommend the ox cheeks and the burger. Definitely coming back.

There are many good restaurants in the Centro, but this restaurant is an absolute highlight for any foodie. I have been here many times, always received a warm welcome and always felt very well looked after. If I could give more stars, I would. Absolute recommendation.

Good luck, From the reservation to the dessert, everything went great. The restaurant is modern, clean and comfortably furnished. The service was very nice, quick and attentive. Really great. We went to Al Carbon for the first time today and have to say the food and the steaks were really great and tasted really good. Prices are somewhat higher. But as we all know, quality has its price. We will definitely come back. Top 👍👍👍👍

Nice atmosphere, very tasty food and extremely friendly service. Dear Tiffany sweetened our evening and ensured complete satisfaction. Thank you! Always my pleasure :)

I was there for dinner today, the service was A1, the waitress was very attentive and friendly. The food was fresh, tasty and really good value for money! I can only recommend it to anyone who wants to eat a good steak in Oberhausen!!

"Great restaurant! The food was very tasty and the waitress Tiffany was particularly friendly and attentive. An all-round successful visit - would be happy again!"

Everything fine . Delicious food and good, friendly service.

super friendly service, but poor technical cooking: US beef very good quality, medium, but was served lukewarm, a request to the kitchen came back with the answer, but then the degree of doneness was gone - very unprofessional. Caesar salad was still floating in the washing water, not shaken dry and the dressing (actually only tasted of anchovy and mayo) was then just poured over it. The chicken pieces provided (photo) were carelessly placed on top and had a curry taste. Sorry, when I go out to eat for just under €80, I expect a little more effort in preparing the food

Food was very good. Service initially too. After the main course we asked for the desert menu. After we received it, it took a long time before anyone came to our table again. When a waitress came she put the bill down. I said I wanted to order another desert. With a deep sigh and an angry look she took the order. The desert was put down (again with an angry look). Nothing more was said. When it was finished, the bill was immediately put down again. We were not asked if we enjoyed it. We will probably come back again, because the food is good, but the service and friendliness could be improved a bit.

A really good restaurant/steakhouse! The staff is very friendly and the quality of the food is of the finest quality. There is a large menu with a lot to choose from, only the vegan options are a bit poor, hence not the full 5 stars. A very clear recommendation!

Eten was prima, mooie eetgelegenheid, niet al het personeel vriendelijk, oudere buitenlandse man arrogant. Gehaast gaan ze te werk, ik kom hier niet weer

Very nice and well-kept restaurant. The menu is great and there is something for everyone! The atmosphere is relaxed and it's nice to sit together. Unfortunately, the service staff were rarely there and a little inattentive, but still friendly!

Unfortunately my experience at this restaurant was very disappointing. The food tasted bad and didn't meet our expectations in any way. What struck me as particularly negative was that no steak cutlery was provided, even though we asked for it several times. Only after a long wait did an employee come who pointed out that it was difficult to cut steak without cutlery and promised to bring us new cutlery. Our table was also missing salt and pepper, forcing us to ask for it again. The staff was a mixed bag: two employees were very nice and helpful, but the other two had a rather negative impact on the service. Overall it was an unsatisfactory experience that I cannot recommend.

Except for a waiter with a pigtail who was busy outside, the entire service staff stood behind the counter and chatted. We would have liked to have another dessert but were only noticed when my husband went to pay. We've been to you a few times and it's always been very good, but yesterday after we got the main course the service became less and less...we won't be able to get any further for now because there are still shops with motivated service staff...

Everything great!!! See you next time.

Business lunch at lunchtime, three people. Nice atmosphere, good service, good food from the lunch menu where the price-performance ratio is right. Gladly again.

Good steakhouse, very friendly service. Good portions and tasty.

The food was very tasty and especially the service was very nice and accommodating. I will definitely go there again