Big Daddy´s American Diner Passau in Passau

While passing through Croatia, we stopped at Big Daddy's Diner, had a delicious meal, and then returned to the RV park. The long journey was worth it; the service was great, even the teenagers thought.

I was there for the first time yesterday, and it certainly won't be the last. Following a recommendation, I ordered the ribs and I have to say I've never eaten better ones. Not even in the US. The chef told me he learned his trade in Texas, and you could tell he puts his heart and soul into his cooking. The interior is typically American, like an old diner. There's a dry-aging cabinet next to the jukebox, so you're sure to get a first-class steak here. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

Very good and, above all, fresh food. Very friendly service and a good selection of American dinners, just as you would expect. It certainly won't be the last time we're there.

Fantastic! The food was fantastic, both the chili burger and the pulled pork burger, as well as the spare ribs. You can tell that everything is of the highest quality and prepared with passion. If you're looking for cheap convenience foods, you're in the wrong place. Everything is fresh and prepared in-house, and you can taste it! Quality comes at a price, and this definitely won't be our last visit; it's rare to find food this good these days. The portions were so large we almost rolled home... The owner was incredibly friendly and treated us like regulars.

Food was excellent and the ambience is also top

We had excellent hospitality! Very delicious and abundant food and drinks. We would like to thank the owner couple for their exceptional hospitality! Honda Goldwing

It was the best hamburger we've ever had. The coleslaw was also very tasty. You can sit outside or inside, the place is very cozy. The owner, Zoltán, was very attentive and kind. We will definitely be returning guests!:)

Huge portion – typically American! 200% worth the money!

We received a warm welcome from the owner, who made every effort to make our stay as pleasant as possible. He completely succeeded. Not only did he answer every question we had about the food, but he also shared some interesting anecdotes. The food was delicious (my beef ribs were especially delicious), and we felt thoroughly well looked after. Thank you so much for that 🙏

Very good food at a great price considering the large portions. If you're a fan of American food, you definitely can't go wrong here; it's definitely worth a visit again.

Today we spent a wonderful afternoon with our two daughters at this small but exquisite diner – and we are thrilled! The food was absolutely delicious – freshly prepared, lovingly presented, and simply delicious. From the burgers and nuggets to the fries and delicious sauces, everything was perfect. You can immediately tell that the cooking here is done with passion. A special mention goes to the owner of the establishment, who describes himself as "service, cook, and boss" – and that in the best sense of the word! He not only gave us a friendly welcome, but was also incredibly attentive and warm, especially towards our little daughter. With a charming smile and little jokes, he immediately won her over. It's rare to experience such genuine hospitality. An all-around successful visit. We highly recommend this diner, especially for families with children.

The best and most friendly chef and restaurant of whole passau. Drove all The way from Holland to Passau. And had the best Meal ever! With such kind and friendly hostes! Next year we Will definetly be back!! Kind regards. The orange beard Guy!😀

Very good crispy chicken and extremely tasty coleslaw

Great atmosphere, I've rarely felt so well looked after. Always happy to come back

The restaurant was very stylishly decorated and had a vibe from the 70s in America, really top notch. The service was very polite and put their heart and soul into it, you could tell you just felt very comfortable. I was there with my big brother and my mother. The burgers and XXL chicken strips were very tasty, definitely a large portion and I can highly recommend them. I will definitely be back.

Really delicious food, especially the burgers are amazing. The owner is one of the friendliest people ever and offers great service. I'll definitely be back.

Best service, best food. I was very satisfied and will definitely come back 😁

A lovely dinner, just as you'd expect in the USA, with a warm welcome from the owner himself. They serve everything from homemade milkshakes to iced tea. They gave recommendations; the three of us had a burger with fries. It tasted great, everything from the bun to the meat was delicious. A large burger, the knife positioned in the middle, making it easy to eat, juicy and well-seasoned. The fries were also delicious with homemade sauce. We were all full afterward. Great value for money for the amount. I highly recommend it. 👍😊

Amazing. Really good American-style food. Large portions. Huge burgers, top-quality ingredients, lots of selection. The ribs are incredibly good because they come from the smoker. The fries are always perfectly crunchy. The owner is really nice and friendly, and it's easy to have a conversation.

The best burgers in town are right here. The owner is very nice and friendly and willing to help anyone.

The best ribs I've ever had in Germany! They were tender as butter, rich in flavor, and the marinade was perfect. 5 out of 5 stars, I'd go back anytime! The price is absolutely justified, too 👍🏻

Very good, plentiful food. The prices are really reasonable. I'd gladly go back.

Very plentiful, delicious, we had ribs, it was sensational. Service is very polite, prices are ok. I can only recommend it to anyone who is hungry and wants to eat something good.

Authentic, delicious food, friendly service. We also really like the partly Hungarian decor.

The service is just as good as the mega-delicious milkshake! 😍 Highly recommended 😊

I came here for the first time today based on a recommendation. I lived in the US for 10+ years myself, and I have to say, this guy really knows his stuff. Everything was great, I'll be back.

Very tasty burgers we got the food in 5 minutes it was perfect and the chairs were padded

The food is definitely filling. It's definitely worth going there. The prices are reasonable. I love it.

Very friendly, consistently amazing food. Worth every cent.

Awesome person, top quality! I love it here!

We were on a city trip in Passau last weekend. With an endless selection of restaurants, it wasn't easy to find something suitable. But since we were in the mood for something special, we ended up at Big Daddy's Diner. What can I say – it was absolutely the right decision. The food was very tasty! Everything was freshly prepared and stylishly presented. A large selection and great service rounded the whole thing off. The boss is a very nice guy. If you like burgers and the 50's lifestyle, you can't ignore Big Daddy.

Great food, amazing quality, super delicious drinks! An owner like you would like, helps out himself, super personable. From now on it will be my favorite restaurant when I am in Passau! I can recommend it to everyone!

Perfect for Schlemmerpass owners.

Big burger. Great in terms of taste and quality. Very friendly staff and excellent Hungarian schnapps

Delicious ribs and great burgers😊

We got lost in Passau (thanks DB) and found this great diner. Great burgers and chicken fillets! We had a chicken burger and a cheese burger! Very large portions and great service. This diner actually belongs in a big city. You find something like that very, very rarely.

The owner is bad, the food is too expensive

Very nice service, good atmosphere, and plenty of good food

Near the station. The man explained long waiting is due to it is a restaurant not a fast food but the quality is fast food. Everything is over priced. 13 Eur for chip with sauce which stated in the Menu chip with steak and no steak was served. The price in menu is not clear (rewrite number which purposely make people think it's 7 and then you are charged 9.

Burger was quite good, but not the best I've ever eaten... for example, you're not asked if you want your meat medium rare, which indicates that it's frozen or at least not freshly minced, Angus or not... not bad in itself, but at premium prices I also want the premium version. Unfortunately, the prices were too high, especially at lunchtime. There are no menu options at all, which leads to a relatively empty restaurant at this time - the young people from Passau probably can't afford that at lunchtime, so only a few people passing through get lost from the train. That's why the suggestion to rethink the pricing at least here, which will also lead to better staff utilization on the part of the restaurant, since the chef has to be paid anyway. Nice diner setup.

Very tasty food, prepared with joy and love that you can taste. The owner is very friendly, all in all definitely worth a visit!

Wow.....this dwarfs all other tents. At first we thought, wow, the price, but this is really worth it!! We ate the chicken wings 20, Mac & cheeseburger bacon, a classic chicken wrap and chicken cheese and bacon burger and I must say on the way back we drove past this again, it was so delicious!!! The owner is a very friendly man and the service is great!

I finally managed to go to Big Daddy's recently. The boss himself is very friendly and accommodating. He greets and chats with the guests. Of course you have to like entertaining and it takes a bit of sensitivity to decide who likes it and who doesn't. The offer is definitely plenty. We were able to try the chicken wings, a beef burger and a chicken wrap. The chicken wings have a very good breading, just a little bit of meat. The wrap was very good. Takes a while, but really fresh. The meat was juicy, the lettuce and tomatoes were crunchy, the sauce was good and sufficient! The burger was very nice to look at and really big and good. Only mistake, the coleslaw was IN the burger. As a result, the BurgerBun soon became completely soggy and you could no longer pick up the burger. I would serve that separately. SINCE the burger is too big to eat with your hands anyway, it doesn't matter if the coleslaw can also be eaten with a fork. I would pass up the offer of mixing an American BBQ with the Hungarian one. Here I would limit myself to one concept. But that's just a small, rather unimportant impression on my part. I hope that I will be a guest there again soon and am looking forward to new tests, because the restaurant is definitely worth a visit and the friendly boss is too.

I was here for lunch on Thursday lunchtime. You could find a nice place on the sun terrace and enjoy the first warm rays of sunshine. It was actually supposed to be a burger, but when I asked for a recommendation I was recommended a Szeged goulash. Original Hungarian. I wanted to try that - and it was awesome. Meat juicy and very soft. Potatoes perfect, beautifully prepared, waiting time 10 minutes. Price absolutely justified. One dish, large cola and a latte 24 euros. I've already paid more for bad food. But it was absolutely worth it. Very, very tasty, I'll come back there. The boss was very attentive and nice and knows his job. There's still heart and soul in it. Definitely recommended.

Four of us had dinner on Sunday. There was love and quality in every dish, the taste couldn't be beat, friendly conditions and great willingness to help. I can only recommend it.

There is nothing bad to say, everything was simply perfect, the service is very friendly, the food is very delicious, it seems that they only work with the best quality. The portions are not small at all

First-class Hungarian goulash with a side salad featuring truly crunchy pickled cabbage. My wife had a crispy chicken burger, and she was also completely happy. The goulash was buttery soft and juicy, the spices in perfect harmony with the spicy pasta that came with it. The food was excellent, but what we liked best was the hospitality and helpful advice of the host. Here, I don't even need to look at the menu; I speak to the chef, and he will recommend exactly the right thing. I highly recommend it!

Very tasty food Very nice owner with his wife. Food top quality. I find the prices very reasonable. Legközelebb a Magyar Konyha kerül próbára. Közönöm a vendéglátást

Sehr lecker, reichlich, sauberer Ort, höflicher und schneller Service! Ich habe einfach eine gute Meinung dazu. Ich empfehle jedem.🙂👍😊 Every menu is very delicious and tasty! A hearty filling portion! pleasant reception and service! 🌠🌠🌠​​​​​​​​​​​​

Simply the best burger in Passau. Chicken also absolutely fantastic. All sides are really tasty and different. Even the drinks that are offered are really good. The owner really brings the American flair here in Passau and has a great charisma himself. Be sure to stop by🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️.

Very nicely furnished, exactly in keeping with the American style. The food was really great and really fair for the price. The owner is really extremely friendly, he definitely knows about good food. You feel very comfortable there, it wasn't the last time!!

Very down-to-earth. Very authentic. A man of his craft! Fair price for a fair amount. Big Daddy hasn't seen the last of me!

Very tasty food, especially the chicken wings are recommended! What stands out is the owner. A super nice and polite guy. Definitely worth a visit.

The food was wonderful, incredibly tasty, a good portion size and beautifully presented. The restaurant itself was so cozy and typically American, clean and well arranged. The owner was very friendly, attentive and accommodating, and you could tell that he ran his business with love. I'm really looking forward to my next visit to Big Daddy's.

Portion is the perfect size, very tasty and very nice boss! I can't say anything other than great!

Large selection, great taste and very nice owner!

Very nice service, good advice and friendly! Burgers are just awesome, super good!

Here the belly laughs, despite small tears in the wallet. Top food, great boss, feel-good atmosphere. Anyone who wants quality is happy to pay. 5 stars!

Very nice boss. Food was great.

If you visit Passau, this is the perfect place for a delicious burger. The proximity to the train station is great and the taste is even better. The boss is definitely one of the most likeable people in Passau. Even though I met him for the first time today, it felt like we had known each other for a long time. This creates a very nice atmosphere in a beautifully decorated restaurant. A must visit for everyone who visits Passau.

Super! The burgers are super tasty. If you are in Passau, this resturant is a must!

Very tasty burgers, especially with pulled pork, highly recommended 🙂 The owner is very friendly and you feel completely at home. The diner is very authentic but pleasantly heated and cozy. There's even an old jukebox in the corner 😄

Very friendly restaurant owner and the food is a 10/10. Can only recommend the Mexican chicken burger. Gladly again

Incredibly delicious burger! I had the new Smash Burger with Onion Rings on the side. The best burger I've ever had, I don't know what could be better, 10/10. Service very nice. You can tell that effort is being made. Highly recommended.

Amazing food everyone loved it, super nice and friendly owner. Cannot explain how much I loved the Mac N Cheese so creamy and cheesy and the onion rings were super crispy and yummy. Super service. Will definitely come back here. If you want good food come here!!!

I'd love to give it 6 stars. The food was 3x better than at Hans im Glück, I highly recommend it.

The burgers were brutal. Host was totally likeable. Price performance is also right.

Brutal burgers. The service (big daddys) is super cool and has a sense of humor.

The burgers are very good quality and the fries are also very crispy. Service is also top and very nice

Today, the three of us tried the Hungarian food! It was first-class and incredibly delicious! They don't just serve burgers!

Excellent food. Generous portions. I'll be back there soon. Update January 30, 2025: He's getting better and better. Now there are also Hungarian specialties. Authentic cuisine, no matter what is cooked. Next time we'll try the ribs.

Very good food with excellent service and a very polite owner. I would come back anytime.

A full 5 stars! Super friendly service. A robot brings the drinks. The burgers are fresh and delicious. The music comes from a jukebox. Give it a try!

Small but nice A very cute diner with a great ambience and absolutely not a fast food restaurant - you can see that in the quality of the food 👍We were there the day before yesterday, my girlfriend had a crispy chic burger and I had spare ribs. The spare ribs were very tasty, the bones practically fell away from the meat as soon as you looked at them, very tasty. The price is absolutely justified and the portion is perfectly fine. In the crispychicken burger, the chicken was nice and big and very juicy, really phenomenal. Here the boss himself serves so we chatted with him for a bit. Very likeable and down-to-earth guy 👍 we can absolutely recommend the diner and will come back there as soon as we are back in Passau 😁

We're visiting Passau from Stuttgart and wanted to eat a good burger. I highly recommend Big Daddy's American Diner! Great quality and very polite staff. Definitely worth it! :D

Fantastic restaurant! Very friendly owner, delicious food, and generous portions that satisfy everyone. They serve not only American cuisine but also Hungarian specialties. Definitely worth a visit!

Big Daddy’s is a real highlight for all fans of American Diners! The ambience is great. The food was fantastic - from juicy burgers to crispy fries to delicious chicken wings, everything fresh and perfectly prepared. The personal service is particularly noteworthy: the boss speaks to every guest and creates a warm, familiar atmosphere. A visit here is an absolute must – we will definitely be back!

Much too expensive for the simple food, it would have been better to go to a fast food restaurant,

Super delicious. Even if it takes a little longer because everything is freshly prepared.

I had the best burger of my life here. The owner is a man who loves his job and takes the time to treat his guests with respect, which is rare these days. The food was truly amazing; while we were eating, we were already thinking about when we could come back next. Highly recommended; if you don't go, you're missing out.

Authentic American atmosphere, super hospitable. I had the Crunchy Chicken Burger, which was delicious, and I'd love to come back.

The place is very clean. You immediately feel like you're in a diner somewhere in the USA. The burgers are very large and taste delicious. It's definitely a place worth visiting. Just bring your hunger and you'll be taken care of immediately! I can definitely recommend it!

The chicken burger was really tender and juicy, and the bacon was deluxe. I'd love to come back.

Wonderful service and the owner was the nicest person in the world nice conversation food was a huge portion the price was definitely worth it

The service was rude, making a thousand comparisons to McDonald's after just asking. The food was good, but very unpleasant to eat. Drinks and food were taken away before you were finished. When paying, they often asked if you wanted to leave a tip.

Unfriendly service, waited 40 minutes for food but it was tasty, I didn't even finish my Coke and they took it away

Great ambience, exceptionally friendly staff and great food.

The burgers were amazing. You can tell everything is homemade and of good quality. I'll be visiting more often.

I highly recommend the Big Daddy Diner! The staff is absolutely fantastic – friendly, attentive, and always accommodating. The food recommendations are first-class and didn't disappoint. I'd especially like to emphasize that you can dine there without an appointment, which really appreciates the spontaneity. And the food itself? Simply delicious! The portions are generous and the taste experience is incomparable. Whether it's a burger, fries, or a drink (melon lemonade), everyone will find something they like here. A real highlight for anyone who loves good food and friendly service!

One of the best burgers I've ever eaten. Almost everything is homemade, high-quality ingredients, great service, clean, and great prices. Highly recommended and an insider tip. The owner is from Hungary and smokes his own spare ribs; unfortunately, they were out of them that day. A special request for a friend who can't tolerate wheat, no problem. We'll definitely be back.

Very good food. 😊 Friendly service. 😀 Perfect burgers👍🍔

Very nice diner, incredibly good burgers with fine ingredients. Tastes authentic, just like in the USA, and the portions are really large. It's not exactly cheap, but it's worth it. Service is courteous, personal, and fast! Highly recommended!

Super friendly service. The burgers are delicious. Even better, or a real highlight, are the dishes from the daily specials, such as the Hungarian goulash – incredibly good. Highly recommended

Burgers that explain life to you – bite into them now or cry! Honestly, I've eaten a lot of burgers in my life, but this one? It showed me what true fulfillment is. The meat is so juicy, you'd think it was massaged with love before it hit the grill. And the bun? Sturdier than your last relationship and fluffier than your gym excuses. Bottom line: If you don't eat here, there's really no helping you. Eat the burger and then thank me later.

Huge praise to the owner and his team. The goal of creating a diner was well-executed, and the background music matched the ambiance. Keep up the good work. We'll definitely be back. We celebrated our son's 18th birthday here with friends. The main courses were excellent and well-portioned. You get value for your money here. The sweet dessert, a surprise for the birthday boy, was absolutely delicious. The owner always made an effort to ensure everyone at the table was satisfied and happy, and his interactions with customers were more like a friendly relationship, which is something you don't see very often these days. Here, you definitely don't feel like an ordinary customer being rushed through to make room for new customers. Please keep up the good work.

Very tasty, super friendly and accommodating owner. We'll be back.

Very nice diner with a friendly owner. The food was excellent and beautifully presented. I'd love to come back :)

The food was brutally A+, the waiter was also very very nice.

Very friendly waiter, great food. #aufdieEINS❤️❤️❤️

The fried chicken is amazing! You can't find it anywhere else in the area! Plus, the service is super friendly :)