BLOCK HOUSE Köln in Köln

Reserved a table spontaneously on Friday evening and got it. Top! Arrival from Salzburg and spent a single evening in Cologne after a business meeting. Unfortunately we weren't really satisfied... It took 15 minutes until we received the menus, and that only after asking... We both ordered the same dish and the salad with the same dressing. Steak medium. Lots of herb butter!!! We got steak briefly fried, almost raw, no herb butter and different dressing for the salad. This meant that we had to have our dishes returned and received them back at different times. We ate the salad as it was. Herb butter only came when requested. It was about a slice of salami thick and that for two people. Hard to believe. After further requests we were given a little more and when we continued to fry the same meat, new potatoes and bread were added. Service was sometimes very friendly when we were noticed. Conclusion: things could have gone better...

Incredibly friendly service. Thank you again!

If things have to go quickly and the quality has to be right, then I can recommend it with a clear conscience. A good view at that.

Always consistently good quality, very child-friendly and great staff.

Absolutely, great location and value for money is very good 🙏

We were here on February 25th and were able to easily get a table around 4pm on the weekend. The service was attentive, the food came quickly and of the usual quality. We felt very comfortable and would like to come back. Keep it up!

The steakhouse is centrally located and meets all the needs of a classic establishment. Particularly impressive today, in addition to a delicious chunk of meat, was our service worker Ivan - great guy, we'll be back. Keep it up!

I'm so disappointed. Pepper sauce botched. The pepper sauce used to be perfect. Then recently someone had the idea of ​​changing the recipe. Now it's a way too sweet, disgusting sugar sauce. It's a shame, for me that was always the best thing about the Blockhouse. Otherwise everything was TOP!

Very tasty, nice atmosphere and service.

It was simply an experience! Thank you very much for the wonderful evening 🥰🥰🥰

Really great evening! Thank you very much Mr. Zakzak, we had a lot of fun and delicious food

Nice and good steaks, atmosphere a bit old fashion

We often go to this facility and think it's really great. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is cozy. This time waiter Ivan served us. He is really professional and customer oriented. He knows how to do his job 100%.

Rip Eye Mastercut 12oz. Medium Rare to the point. Perfect. I forgot the coleslaw side dish at first, but when I remembered it, I immediately responded with a continuous run to the kitchen and 1000 apologies. Come again...

Yesterday (11.Feb.2025), we went to the Block House in Köln to celebrate a Birthday. We had such a wonderful experience, the service was excellent, the food delicious, the staff always nice, and at the end they gave her a Birthday Present. 🥰🥰🥰 I loved the place, I recommend it 100%. 👏👏👏👏 I will come back for sure. 🫶🫶🫶 Thanks Block House, since some time ago in some other restaurants in Köln they haven’t treated us very well. But here ….thanks so much. 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

Good meat, great sauces and side dishes with a central location on Rudolfplatz. The crowning glory was the great waiter “Der Kölsch Maroc”, who made the evening special with his good mood and attentive service. We'll be back soon!

Once again it was super tasty. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, especially the boss, Mr. Zakzak, makes everything possible, thank you very much.

Everything's fine. Unfortunately, the rib-eye wasn't quite hot anymore. Otherwise there's nothing to complain about!

Super tasty food, nice staff, especially Mr. Zakzak is very friendly and customer-oriented. We are regular customers and always enjoy coming to the Block House.

The steaks were very tasty and perfectly prepared, but almost all of the side dishes were a bit disappointing. The baked potato was very dry, the coleslaw was a bit boring and the fries were like McDonald's. I wouldn't go back there for the money.

Extremely tasty and, above all, extremely attentive and friendly service - we were served by Ivan and were completely thrilled. We will definitely come back.

Very good meat. Tender and cooked perfectly. Salad dressing very tasty. Strudel freshly cooked and quite big portion. Very warm atmosphere and not noisy.

I visited two days in a row since the restaurant is close to my hotel. The first visit was a bit hectic and didn’t quite meet my expectations, but I can’t really blame the staff for that. The second visit, however, was amazing! The food was fantastic both times, and the steak quality was top-notch. Big thanks to Naomi, Rabea, and Enzo for their awesome hospitality!

There are many steakhouses along the Rhine River, which makes me feel like I want to eat steak in addition to pig's feet in Germany. Not many restaurants were open in Cologne on Sunday. I happened to see this steakhouse and thought it looked familiar. After checking, it turned out that a blogger had recommended it. Many Taiwanese people in Germany would take their friends to eat there. In terms of price, I don’t think it is very expensive. There were many people dining during Sunday dinner time. Although I didn't make a reservation, I could still be seated when I arrived around six o'clock. This time I ordered MRS.RUMPSTEAK without ordering another drink. The steak was about 180g. I chose medium rare. It didn’t taste too old, dry or raw. It was just right! There is salt and pepper on the side for seasoning. I mainly eat it with pepper. I don't like the potato sour cream so much, so I also eat the potato with pepper. The portion of the side dish is also amazing. There is also a salad plate, a potato larger than a steak, and bread. Girls don’t have to worry about not being full. Anyway, if you don’t eat enough protein, there are still carbohydrates to eat (?) There are three sauces to choose from on the salad plate. I chose the American dressing recommended by the clerk, which actually feels like Thousand Island dressing 🤣 I think a portion of 23 euros is not bad. A good steak in Taiwan is about the same price or even more expensive, not to mention that in capitalist Europe, the CP value is very high! 📍Overall, if you want to try steak, you might as well consider it. It has been in business since 1968 and still has branches all over Germany. It must have corresponding quality ~

On the phone (2 weeks ago): “we don’t make reservations and don’t need you!” At the entrance in a cheeky tone: “Have you reserved? If not, you’ll have to wait!” Oh no, I thought there was no reservation… Steaks were well and perfectly cooked, the turkey steak was tiny and when I pointed it out to the boss, all he said was “it's always like that for us, it's just 140g (of course it's not there)”. Employees are nice and courteous, even if a little overworked, the boss should get off his high horse.

Simply magnificent. The steak and salad are perfect. You definitely need to make a reservation before coming to this place. It is impossible to find a place.

This was an amazing experience for me and my family. I will go here many more times.

If you like a jovial, first-name welcome, this is the place for you. We only received the lunch menu when we asked; Upon further request, a second one for my companion. At the next table a guest was talking on the phone with a loudspeaker (familiar from the train). The waitress said that this is common here. I have my headphones on on the train, but in the restaurant... So next time to the quiet and friendly Asian. Tofu is healthier anyway.

Delicious food, good service. Make sure you reserve well in advance otherwise you will have to wait.

The quality of the steaks was outstanding – perfectly cooked, tender, and bursting with flavor. The menu offered a great variety to suit all tastes, including excellent side dishes and beverages.

Yesterday's visit fully met our expectations. The friendly greeting was already pleasant. We were asked where we would like to sit and were therefore placed according to our wishes. The service employee responsible for us introduced himself to us and behaved in an exemplary manner. Ivan was competent, experienced and absolutely friendly. The different dishes came at the same time and were perfect. Successful steaks, fresh salads and high-quality side dishes at good prices. Ivan did his best to make our stay a pleasant one. Thank you We'd love to come back.

Waiter was friendly and funny. But I didn't get my dessert order and no one came to ask. For the price I would have expected better service. The dessert was even charged at the end.

The food was delicious and the steaks were grilled to perfection. Ivan, our very nice waiter, accompanied us throughout the evening so that we didn't miss anything. Gladly again

Tasty soft and quality. Their prices also reasonable.

I had filet medallions with potato gratin and vegetables. The "medallions" were 2 wafer-thin slices of beef, the potato gratin from the bag and the vegetables carrots, salsify and Brussels sprouts. I haven't eaten so poorly in a long time. Hoang, our waiter, tried very hard, but was overwhelmed. I've been here several times, but not again now. The whole thing for €24+

Last night I was once again in this great Block House in Cologne. Just like the last few times in the last few months, I was served by Enzo. Enzo already knew what I wanted and recommended a few refinements, which he even brought “on the house”. Simply great! Thank you very much, dear Enzo! As always, the meat was cooked to perfection with a wonderful crust. The whole thing was served at lightning speed, so the waiting time was hardly measurable. I was allowed to choose the table by the window myself. My heartfelt thanks to the entire service team, especially Enzo, and the fabulous kitchen, who prepare the steaks so inimitably delicious, for a wonderful evening. Kind regards and see you soon, Christoph

We had dinner with the family at the Block House for our birthday. The service (Enzo) was extremely friendly and warm. We felt really welcome! We were also impressed by the food, even the vegetarian options were great. The ambience rounded off our evening.

Great location, nice ambience and top service.

We celebrated my husband's birthday in the Blockhaus Cologne. We really like going there because you not only get a very good steak, but also because you always receive exceptionally friendly service. This time Mr. Zakzak looked after us wonderfully. He is not only very friendly, but also incredibly competent. We would love to come back!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We visited the Blockhouse Cologne with a group of 15 people and were completely thrilled. The service was exceptionally good - friendly, attentive and always there to ensure we had a wonderful evening. The food was simply perfect: all the steaks were cooked just right, juicy and full of flavor. Each of us was absolutely satisfied. A big compliment to the entire team! We'll definitely be back.

My favorite restaurant in Cologne. Very tasty food, very friendly service, enough space between the tables, even if the house is full... just perfect.

Had dinner at the Blockhouse Cologne on New Year's Day, what can I say...since there are Blockhouse fans anyway, mostly on Sylt/Westerland or Hamburg, we really liked the ambience here too! Friendly service, food (Mr. Rumpsteak) perfect as always - all in all great, we weren't disappointed! And even closer, for us from Bergisch ;-) - we'll definitely be back!!! Thank you: 5 stars “plus”

We recently dined here with three people, including one pescatarian and one with lactose intolerance. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t meet expectations, especially given the price range. The fish dish was disappointing—dry, a small portion, and overly reliant on sauce, lacking the feel of a complete meal. For the lactose-intolerant guest, there were repeated issues with dishes containing milk, despite prior notice. While the staff resolved these mistakes professionally, the constant need to double-check ingredients made it difficult to relax. The service was friendly and attentive, but the food quality and attention to dietary needs were below par for the price.

Food tasted great. Unfortunately the service wasn't that good. We asked twice for mayo and ketchup and they didn't come until we were finished eating. Drinks also took a long time to arrive. In addition, guests were watching videos at the neighboring table, which was very annoying and didn't create a nice atmosphere. I expect more from the Block House and am disappointed that the waiters don't take action. So unfortunately I can only give it 3/5 stars even though the food tasted very good.

Like being fed gold. The food is absolutely amazing, there are hardly any words to describe it. The various dishes are perfectly coordinated and harmonize perfectly with the drinks on offer. A true dream! Also very friendly and attentive waiters and a wonderful atmosphere. Very chic and cozy at the same time. We were absolutely satisfied!

Super tasty steaks, the cheeseburger is also highly recommended! The steaks are super tender and cooked to perfection. The dessert (lava cake) was also great. The service is very attentive and quick.. all in all a completely successful evening ☺️

this is the one of the worst burgers ive eaten during any of my travels. Our waiter was rude to us and didnt want to help us. we ordered a medium rare steak and they gave us one thats well done

Top meal, meat was a bit fatty, very good steak with fresh salad, super friendly service

As always, good service and the food was good as expected

Didn't particularly like rack of lamb. But the ambience was good, you could look outside and the food came quickly

Me and my family visited this restaurant in early November. The visit to this establishment was a bit strange and I thought for a long time whether I should write this review. I would like to mention the restaurant's layout as generally positive. It looks very nice and inviting and has a typical American steakhouse style. Despite the high number of visitors, the service was fast, reliable and friendly. The food was again only tolerable. The steak was good quality but comparatively small and the fries were as thin as microwave fries or McDonalds fries. The salad was also puny and you had to specifically order sauces, which is not so common in most of the restaurants where I frequent. When you order a steak you are asked directly what sauce you would like. What made the whole visit so strange was a small note on a stand on the table. It said that people should be understanding about smaller portions because "the politicians in Berlin and Brussels" have made shopping for food so expensive and they want to relieve the burden on the guest. That seemed strange to me because I've eaten in a variety of restaurants since the energy crisis and even in the countryside I've had good, large steaks with automatic sauce and decent fries. Of course, it could also be that we were the victim of a prankster, but he printed the restaurant's logo on the paper. So he or she should have put a lot of effort into it. But if this actually reflects the restaurant's opinion, I don't know if I would want to visit the restaurant again. Everyone has their own opinion, sure, but I don't trust anyone who uses the energy crisis as an excuse to serve customers half portions even though other restaurants can do it too.

Eating very tasty with 8 people and cheaper than expected, I'll be happy to come back. Only parking was a bit stressful

We had a very pleasant stay in the Blockhaus in Cologne. The food was good, I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars - solid quality and tasty dishes. Particularly noteworthy is the friendly and attentive waiter, who made our lunch even more pleasant. Thank you for the great service!

That's what I call a smart steakhouse! This is the second time here - first-class steak prepared both times - to the point. The service was guest-oriented, friendly and quick. The food was, as just described, first class. It was hot and the waiting time was reasonable. The atmosphere is friendly and cozy. Gladly again.

My husband and I decided to spontaneously go to this establishment. We had to wait a bit as there were a lot of people on Saturday evening. It was nice while waiting to receive an unexpected compliment from the restaurant in the form of a glass of red wine. The steak was tasty, well cooked. I liked the side dish in the form of baked potatoes with sauce. Thanks to this establishment for a pleasant time spent.

The Block House in Cologne city center is consistently convincing: friendly and lightning-fast service, coupled with excellent taste in every bite. The typical Block House quality delivers what it promises – a truly successful dining experience.

After sitting at the table we asked our waiter in German whether he spoke English, he said he didn’t which was absolutely fine. Unfortunately from this point the service was non-existent and generally just rude. The food was great, my steak was more rare than medium rare but this wasn’t an issue (not that anyone ever checked). The waiter put our salads down at the end of the table and walked off (not in front of us despite the fact we had no food at the time). Once we had finished our mains we waited over 30 minutes with our empty plates in front of us and no one even looked at us, it was like the waiter was making a point of ignoring us. Eventually we wanted to leave so I called the manager over and said to him we had been waiting for our plates to be cleared and would like the bill. His response was ‘it is full tonight’ no apology or anything, no one around us had the same treatment and funnily enough the waiter was then there in 30 seconds with the bill and card machine. I don’t expect people to speak English, we can make do with our broken German but it felt from this point we were just disregarded. Given this is opposite a Christmas market I think the attitude needs to change.

It's all ok! Beautiful view of Rudolfplatz Christmas market. delicious beer, nice wines and of course tasty steak! Priced at a very high level. But occasionally it's ok.

It was a great evening with absolutely perfectly fried steak. All 9 and the dog were super happy. If we are in Cologne again we will definitely come by!

Have been here many times with the family, this time a piece of meat was not optimal, but it was replaced without any problems. Thanks, keep it up!

Very good food. Very good service.

The food was a 4/5, the service was 3/5 I felt like the waiter didn't want to do his job (no smile, doesn't even look at you when you talk to him), but oh well. Ambiance was a 5/5

I made a reservation by phone, arrived on site and was then told that nothing had been reserved, no tables were available and that I could wait to see if anything became available. If you make a reservation I expect a table, that's not possible! I am massively disappointed with the Cologne branch and am not used to something like this from the main branches in Hamburg.

I'm a bit of a stool, absolutely everything was 100% right

Simply sensational 👍 I felt very comfortable. The food was delicious and, despite not having reserved a table on Saturday evening, we were welcome and received a very nice and friendly welcome. Any time! Thanks to the crew!!!!

It was a wonderful evening, the hospitality was A1. Really the finest ❤️ People come here and enjoy it. It's perfect 🤩

Only 30% of the total capacity can be booked in advance. The rest of the tables are made available for more spontaneous customers. We waited 10-15 minutes for the stairs in Stegen (there is space at the bottom, you could perhaps use it as a waiting room. But then a colleague at the bottom should always communicate with the colleagues at the top). Enzo is particularly nice 👍 The meat (rib eye mastercut) was good. Medium well (or rare at Madame) was also correctly executed. A table by the window is recommended. Suggestion for improvement: add cocktails and chimichurri to the menu.

Block House in Cologne is definitely a place I would like to recommend. The food was really excellent. I enjoyed a juicy rump steak with a delicious baked potato, while my wife opted for the small steaks. The salad to start was fresh and tasty. The service was extremely friendly and attentive, which made the visit even more pleasant. The restaurant itself has a pleasant atmosphere and is a real asset to the Cologne gastronomy scene. The only small point of criticism on my part is the type of beer, which I personally didn't like. But that is of course a matter of taste. Overall, my visit to the Block House in Cologne was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and I am looking forward to returning there soon.

After my first visit at lunchtime, I unfortunately have to report negative experiences, especially regarding the quality of the food. The side salad was at university cafeteria level, the rib-eye steaks were ordered medium but were served raw to medium/raw, and the meat was stringy and gristly. There was also a dry piece of garlic baguette, which would have tasted better freshly baked from the frozen food chest at Netto. Only the baked potato was of an acceptable standard Overall, given the cost of around €30 for the lunch menu, I have to recommend visiting another restaurant if you're hungry for steak. At least the service was very friendly

We stayed at the Block House at the beginning of November and actually have to give the service 10 points, it was that great! :) It started with the elevator not working and then a very polite employee (Dominik, we think) welcomed us downstairs and took us up in another elevator (the perfect solution with a stroller and 2 seniors). In the restaurant we were accompanied from A to Z by the same employee and the waiter Younes with the best service: high chair, warmed up the porridge we had brought with us for the baby, brought a picture and pens for the child, champagne on the house for grandma's 75th birthday, quick Preparation of the food, extra vegetables for the baby from the salad buffet, constant but not intrusive questions about whether anything else was needed, a helium balloon for the child when he got restless... If Younes still If they had performed magic tricks, we wouldn't have been surprised at the great level of engagement. A really extremely guest-oriented and child-friendly restaurant. The food was terrific. We'll definitely be back! :) Thank you for the lovely lunch with you.

We are really excited. Mr. Zakzak is a fantastic host, always smiling, great with the kids and adults and still keeping the service and food in mind. We were looked after by various waitresses and waiters throughout the evening - all of them very friendly and helpful. A team that is second to none! We will be back and can highly recommend the Block House Cologne!!!

Unfortunately only 3 stars. However, the service was top! The side dish (potato gratin) was also very tasty. But unfortunately the steak was brutally bad. Very tough and with tendons (could have been made better at home). Maybe the chef just had a bad day.

Very good steakhouse with hefty prices But: quality comes at a price Everything was good, the steak was slightly deducted because I had a nerve

The steak was good but the baked potato was heavenly. I will never forget the taste and would definitely go again, even just for the experience. We had two steaks: a Hereford Ribeye (250g) and a Ribeye Mastercut (330g), both medium. The Ribeye Mastercut was significantly better than the Hereford, it was softer and juicier. Their “medium” is generally more towards “rare”, i.e. not quite medium. However, that wasn't a problem for us. Don't order anything extra, all the side dishes are more than enough to fill you up. The service was friendly.

Best service from Nadine. Great steaks. Super clean toilets. 6 stars

We enjoy coming here every time. The food is always excellent and the service is super friendly. But we particularly appreciate how child-friendly it is. Best regards to Younes at this point :) see you soon!

Very good meal. Good quality steak, and delicious salad, jacket potato and sandwich.

We had dinner here with friends today. The food was super tasty and arrived at the table very quickly. Our waitressing was an experience fun for everyone. Younes, thank you very much for this. The 5 stars for the service are really not enough.

Yesterday I visited this location for the first time. I found it really wonderful how friendly and solution-oriented the friendly service staff was when it came to my special requirements. Has food allergies. This is not a given. The dishes themselves were also tasty. I'd love to come back.

Very friendly staff and child friendly. If I read it correctly, the employee, Ms. Cosler, was very helpful and friendly, we felt comfortable. Food good, ambience for steak house also great. Thank you very much and keep it up 👍🏽

Good food and friendly service in a cozy atmosphere.

We were amazed at the speed and friendliness of the service. The food came quickly too. Unfortunately, one steak was almost raw instead of medium. However, this was resolved immediately and everyone was happy. Only the shrimp as a starter was a bit small. The clean toilets should also be mentioned.

Excellent steaks, delicious beef tartare, friendly service, tables were very small and very tight to sit as a group.

We were in Cologne on Saturday and spontaneously went to the Blockhouse. We were surprised at how friendly we were greeted. The service didn't take long and the food was very good. We were very happy with the service and the quality of the food: we ordered beef medallions, fries and a side salad. We would come back at any time and can only recommend this restaurant.

A great restaurant. From the service, hospitality also compared. Highly recommended for the children, food, quality (even in the toilet). Great, we'll be back.

Great, fast, very friendly service. Very tasty food, nice ambience. Thank you for the lovely evening!

The quality of the steaks is excellent, always cooked to perfection and served with a selection of delicious side dishes. The service is friendly and attentive. The best address for steak lovers😋

Very friendly service, usual good Block House quality. There was a balloon and other gifts for our daughter, and many thanks again to the team. Overall, a perfect evening as you would expect and as you would expect from Block House. Steaks perfectly grilled, salad fresh...Thank you!

A thousand thanks to Younes for the unforgettable evening. Top service and top food.

We had a really nice evening! The service with Younes was top notch, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was absolutely great! Again and again and thank you for the really great evening!

It was a really nice evening, the food was delicious and above all a huge compliment to the waiter Younes...the best:)

Thanks for the great service 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Here in the Block House Cologne you sit on the 1st floor. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The food is good as expected.

Food: 2.5 Served lovingly but unfortunately the meat was a bit disappointing... a bit too much for the price. Edible, but weak in taste and not a little longing. Service: 4.7 Helpful, friendly, quick - a little difficult to understand at times. Ambiance: 5.0 Very quiet for the city center (more or less), nice view, nicely decorated and pleasant. Conclusion: A pleasant experience.

Very good restaurant. With excellent service, a cozy atmosphere and very tasty food! Thank you

Almost seven euros for a small spritzer? Are you crazy? The food at “lunch time” was completely fine. Unfortunately, without knowing anything and without looking at the drinks menu, I ordered a small spritzer. A small water (0.25l) and 0.2l juice were brought in a carafe, so 2 small drinks. Almost seven euros were then charged for this. For comparison: The meal costs EUR 12.50 - not even twice as much. Unfortunately, as a guest, I feel a bit embarrassed by drinks prices like that! Then it's better to adjust the prices of the food slightly upwards and use reasonable drinks prices. Then you get the same result overall, but don't leave a negative impression on the guest. Unfortunately, that's just pretty stupid.

Great stakehouse at reasonable prices

At first we thought the Block House was closed. From the outside it gave this impression. We opened the door and went upstairs. Nice staff and delicious food awaited us there. We'd love to come back.

Very friendly welcome, we were immediately assigned a table and our steaks 🥩 came as ordered. Top 1A. The food was very tasty 😋 thank you very much.

Very friendly service, perfect food, great place to go out and have dinner with family.