BLOCK HOUSE Köln in Köln

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 also 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.

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

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

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!!!!

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.

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.

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

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.

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!!!

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!

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

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

Thanks for the great service 🥰🥰🥰🥰

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!

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.

We always ate at the Block House on Sylt, we moved to Cologne and came here at the Block House and the service was great, the waitress (Nadine) friendly and always attentive, the taste of the meat is the same as on Sylt 10/10 .

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

Stopped in the Block house cologne for a steak and wasn't disappointed. Two of us in the party and we had the Rib Eye to share cooked medium rare. The stake came out a little too rare for me if I am honest, but tasty and good quality. The only downside for me was the steaks don't come with chips, but rather a jacket potato, whixh whilst nice was not crispy as chips should be with a good steak meal in my view. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Overall experience was good and would go back if in the area again.

As always at Block House, the food was super good. No matter which city you eat in

This was our second time there and the food was again very tasty. Mr. Zakzak was very friendly. We would love to come back and eat again.

Air conditioning was set too cold

Everything was perfect...clean, tidy location with salad buffet and live cooking...from the first floor you have a good view of the outside world....The steak was perfectly prepared, as was the onion soup...price/performance ratio...

We always love eating at the Block House. This time in Cologne. The restaurant is as good as we expected. However, we would like to highlight the service. I have rarely experienced service as cheerful, positive, funny and helpful in every way as that of Younes. If there were 10 stars...

Great food, great service and good value for money.

Great food, comfortable atmosphere, but the service was the most amazing!! Younes was so amazing! He was kind, amusing, thoughtful, genuinely good person, and read his audience well. Simply cannot say enough praises! Highly recommend. Especially if you can get Younes as a host.

Worse loading, with terrible staff and a management that doesn't respond to criticism via email.

We were warmly welcomed without a reservation. View directly from the window of the busy city at night. We had a tenderloin steak… wonderful taste from the grill and delicate pink inside… really a dream… the service from Mr. Zakzak was very courteous and pleasant. Thank you very much for the great evening in Cologne.

Super friendly team from kitchen to service to manager. Food very tasty and top quality. In addition, the “birthday child” was celebrated extensively and given gifts. We'll be back...

Came back spontaneously and had a super personable person who even apologized for the short waiting times in busy times. As before, the food was excellent. Very happy again.

We were there on July 19th. in the Block House and were served very friendly by Zakzak and his colleagues. It was a pleasantly quiet atmosphere inside, so it was easy to have a conversation. We had plenty of space at the table. The food was very tasty and my meat was cooked to perfection. Many thanks to Zakzak and his team.

We had a very nice evening here, from the service to the food, everything was great. We will come back in any case.

Nice service. Highly recommended

The Block House is a great place to eat steak! The quality has always been good, the staff is nice and attentive. The atmosphere in the restaurant is usually busy but still cozy. The prices are absolutely reasonable for the quality offered. We like coming here.

Service super friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately I have to deduct a star. Unfortunately the food was cold, we reported this straight away and a solution was immediately sought and found. I thought that was great.

Smiling and polite team, quick service. The lunch menu I ordered didn’t taste bad but mushroom sauce was pretty average. Overall it was an okay experience.

Even though the new and “modern” design already exists here, there is still room for improvement. But perhaps they are more oriented towards the older generation of guests and keep it classic/old-fashioned. The food is simply good and this is where the real focus of the Block brand lies. The service is also strong and classic. Another great thing about it is that many employees have been employed there for 10, 15 or even 20 years. They also come learned and have specialist knowledge. The branch in Cologne is still relatively new, which you can also see on the terrace, which is not yet finished and looks temporary.

So we were eating there today and there were a few mice running around under our feet. We informed the management about it and they were well aware of the problem but nothing was done about it. That was the last time we went out to eat there with so many mice in the store

Always great! Great meat, top service, celebrated my birth days and the last New Year's Eve here! Super good, the staff always has a show free of charge and is very child-friendly!

A few waiters. An insect came out of the room

Very good food, although my steak was well done and not medium rare. But it wasn't dry at all and tasted very good. They wanted to give me a new steak, but I refused because throwing it away would have been a sin. There was a round of Kölsch for that. Well, that was very nice! I really enjoyed the salad too! Can only recommend it! With a beautiful view and then to the Nickelback concert!

Super satisfied! Food 8/10 Service a 12/10 really such a nice staff! I've never felt so comfortable in a restaurant - it was my girlfriend's birthday. We got such a nice birthday special. Would recommend everyone to go there, especially for special occasions. Price performance is also great

A spontaneous birthday dinner at the Block House in Cologne (Am Rudolfplatz) turned into a fun and delicious experience. Many thanks to the entire team for this great welcome and a big thank you to the best service person Younies. You gave us a lot of fun. Keep it up 🥳🍾

Sometimes it can't be the usual FF (fast food) or Italian. Sometimes you just have to have a good steak. After a little shopping tour and a contemplation in the beautiful cathedral, my old friend Arno and I decided to fortify ourselves with a good piece of meat. We spent some time looking for the locations, because a steak is like retirement: both have to be well thought out and enjoyed properly. Finally we came across "Block House" which Arno was able to recognize from the logo as he had often seen it on sauces and ready-made patties in supermarkets such as Rewe and Edeka. The building is located directly on a train connection, which is a huge plus if, like Arno and myself, you can't walk that far. Inside, the restaurant is very nice and modernly furnished. After studying the menu for some time, Arno and I decided to share a T-bone steak with a baked potato and garlic bread and water. After ordering, the friendly waiter promptly brought us some leaves of lettuce with French dressing, which I and Arno really enjoyed. After a reasonable amount of time, the waiter brought us the promised piece of meat, of which I have also attached a photograph to this review. As is normal for a T-bone steak, the meat had a few unpleasant edges of fat, but the rest of the meat was extremely tender and melted. It was seasoned with the finest garlic and salt and tasted extremely delicate. You could practically taste that the cow had only fed on the greenest grasses. However, in my opinion it is not worthy of 5 stars, because as every child knows, something has to be very sophisticated and original for Peter Gustavsen to give it 5 stars. The accompanying potato had very airy, soft "meat" and was fine as such. However, one complaint was the leathery skin, which somewhat deceived the taste experience. The garlic bread was basically okay. Nothing special, but not necessary for criticism either. At the end we let the extremely friendly waiter decide which dessert we should eat. Finally we were brought a chocolate cake with a liquid center. He also described the quality of this patisserie with the words "Maschalla", which I found very amusing. Overall, Arno and I found the local experience very enjoyable and the delicious food only made it better. Peter Gustavsen will come again! Muhende 🐮Greetings, P. Gustavsen.

We spontaneously went to dinner at the Blockhouse for my birthday. The steaks were perfectly fried, the side dishes were delicious and the service was friendly and accommodating. The ambience in the restaurant is harmonious and inviting. We will come back in any case. Many thanks especially to Mr. Zakzak for the friendly conversations and the good tips on food.

Our visit to the Block House Cologne was a complete success. The staff was extremely attentive, knowledgeable and friendly, which made our stay very pleasant. Particularly noteworthy were the helpful tips on eating, which helped us choose the dishes. Everything is just right here: from the service to the quality of the food to the atmosphere. We would be happy to come back and can recommend the Block House Cologne without reservation.

We spontaneously went to Block House on Saturday and had such great service. The restaurant manager was very attentive and fulfilled our every wish. The steaks were simply perfect 😍... We would love to come back...

The service was perfect, our waiter Enzo was very polite and communicative, providing a very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Our group included also Japanese folks and he had the chance to exercise his Japanese :) The food was great, came on time and very delicious. And the Apfelstrudel was irresistible.

We visited this establishment in Berlin and Frankfurt. We came to Cologne with children, came on purpose and were once again convinced that the best steaks are in Block House👍🏻 The children and we liked everything 👌Thank you, I recommend it

Super delicious food and an extremely friendly and personable waiter Enzo. He has everything you need to feel comfortable in the restaurant, very cool and in a good mood.

Very nice waiters and very tasty steaks. All the waiters were very friendly and welcoming. It was really wonderful. I've eaten here so many times and never once regretted it. This place is really recommended.

Good quality! Always fresh. Very nice service! Always happy 👍

We celebrated Grandpa's birthday here last week. The service staff were very warm and extremely fond of children. Our baby was treated super friendly and received lots of little gifts - a balloon, a ball, something to paint with, soap bubbles and much more 🙂 The whole team made sure that we felt comfortable. The food also left nothing to be desired. The steaks were delicious and exactly right, the cooking levels were exactly right. Many thanks to the team, keep it up ❤️

Unfortunately, steak is not my thing so I can't say anything about it :) but... a portion of fries is small, which is not appropriate for the price. The goulash soup is also very small, but tastes very good. Unfortunately, a burger without a bun isn't my thing either, but that's the only way it's served. The menu says it's freshly opened, but you can tell it's not fresh, it's from a spray bottle. It's very cozy and there's a lot of light coming in through the large windows during the day, which I personally like very much.

Very tasty salads and steaks, good and friendly service. Nice view over Rudolfplatz.

Good meat and you can easily get a place on the weekend even without a reservation

We had reserved a table and were warmly welcomed and shown to our table. We got the cards from a gentleman who then served us. We found him to be very unfriendly and listless. He answered questions quite spartanly. The young man who brought us the drinks tore the whole thing apart, was very friendly and funny. He enjoys his job. Food was sufficient and tasty. Overall, a steakhouse that you can visit, but there are far better ones and potential for improvement. The potential starts with the staff...

Our first visit there! The food was really good, the steak was excellent. The prices are quite high. Unfortunately, the atmosphere has something of a fast food restaurant. The service was twofold. The first person who served us wasn't very friendly and a bit condescending. The second one was more relaxed and in a good mood. The burgers aren't actually burgers because they don't have a lid and don't look like one. But taste good.

Super nice place where couples and families can feel comfortable. Above all, the service for the kids is great! They are treated like real little customers and tolerated. But the service was the best! Mr. Younes does his work with a lot of love, you could tell! Such employees must be appreciated, because it is rare to have such friendly service with entertainment quality.

Very good food and friendly service. Again any time

Kind of like McDonald's for steaks. Unfortunately, the steaks are neither smaller nor larger. The weight of the cuts is fixed as stated in the menu (rib eye only 350g, rump only 180g or 250g, fillet only 180g, etc.). However, the service is quick and attentive. Still expensive in terms of price. I think other steakhouses serve a little better food for a similar price. All in all an average experience. Update after Block House's answer: First of all, thank you for the answer. I've clarified my answer a bit above. In fact, steak comes in different sizes, but e.g. B. Rump steak only in 180g and 250g. If I want a 500g rump steak, that's not possible.

Delicious food, very attentive waiter (Younes). Gladly again

The main course came even though we hadn't had our starter yet, that's not possible. The food was, as always, very good. However, both the salad and the potatoes here are smaller than in any other block house I have visited so far. Unfortunately that was our first and last visit.

As always, the food was very tasty. Only there were mice running through the restaurant, which we didn't find pleasant.

Food was perfect. Meat very tender. Fast and very friendly service. Gladly again

The food there was amazing, extremely tasty, the meat was of excellent quality. What I have to particularly emphasize is the particularly attentive and super friendly nature of the entire staff. When we are back in Cologne it is definitely a must visit. I can only recommend it to anyone who likes to eat steak. 👍😋😎

Super nice location Fast, friendly service and delicious food

Great food. There was even a lahluli for dessert.

The staff is very friendly and the location is very inviting. The food was tasty, but the burger that was ordered didn't deserve the name, but was a meatball with a piece of baguette and a bit of salad. The steak, which was ordered medium rare, was rare and a little too cold. The prices are also a bit high...

Very good, as always in every blockhouse.

Our first visit to the Blockhouse Cologne was very positive, super nice staff, good atmosphere and of course delicious food. Always a pleasure, especially child-friendly. See you next time.

Brilliant! Super Service! I always treat myself to a break and a treat here!

Solid steak, very nice service from Younes, reasonably priced and perfect for a spontaneous visit in the evening. We ate a ribeye steak (Hereford) and a sirloin steak as well as a Caesar salad. The Caesar salad was a bit slender compared to the normal small side salad and could have been larger. All in all, despite the system catering, the BLOCK HOUSE is not a bad address for a business lunch or a spontaneous quick dinner and is recommended.

Nice restaurant, very chic, everything is new because it is a new building with delicious food and very friendly service. Younes served us very well, friendly and entertaining from the start. The restaurant is very cozy but modern. Depending on where you sit, you look into the open kitchen, which isn't so nice, but it's not a big deal either. The steaks were delicious, as was the salad beforehand. For the Caesar salad we would have been happy with bacon or chicken. We had a great evening and the value for money was also right.

A new American steakhouse in town. Fair price for good quality of steak. Good quality of salt and pepper. It offers plenty of vegetarian choices for a steakhouse. Generous portion of side dishes. Fast and very friendly and welcoming service. Good location in the city.

Super nice waiters. The food is great and homemade is normal prices for a steak house

Beautiful facility "off the beaten track." Fresh quality raw materials in salads. Hearty soups. Good steak. Attentive friendly service. A worthy visit.

After finish to eat we wait 20 min nobody ask if we want somthing, we order a beer when recived the food never recived.