Stephans Bar & Food Lounge in Dresden

The €30 evening buffet was far too expensive considering the quality and selection. €30 for roulades, red cabbage, spaetzle, pasta, tomato sauce, salmon lasagna, and vegan carbonara. (Plus a salad bar and one dessert: baked apple rings with vanilla sauce). The buffet started at 6 pm, we arrived at 6 pm, and the salmon lasagna was already completely dry, so the cheese on top was inedible. For vegans/vegetarians, the only options were pasta with vegan carbonara or a salad bar with maybe a little red cabbage. Most of us therefore ordered à la carte. The price-performance ratio was much better there. However, we ordered a vegetarian and a vegan tarte flambée from the menu. Instead, we received two vegetarian ones. When we asked if they were indeed the vegan ones, they initially confirmed it and said they just look the same and that's how they always arrive. (They were identical) Then we followed up and tried to explain that the vegan version didn't have the three listed ingredients, and also contained feta cheese, so it couldn't be the vegan version. Then we were told it was probably a mistake in the kitchen. Okay, that's understandable and can happen. But there was no further response at first, so we had to actively ask them to please check with the kitchen. They did, and the chef apologized. The explanation was the new menu and that some ingredients weren't available. But simply making the vegetarian version without prior consultation isn't the solution... The breakfast buffet was also completely overpriced at €22. The buffet is spread across two rooms, but one only offers a limited selection, although you can easily move to the other room. The items are very poorly labeled, and even as a vegan, the selection is limited to what feels like five foods. It's not worth €22!

Only buffet or baked pizzas, a pity, otherwise service great

Absolutely not recommended. Burgers and spare ribs were completely dry… I haven't eaten this badly in a long time.

On my last day in Dresden, I was looking forward to the schnitzel as it is my favourite German food. I love schnitzel, and it’s called the national dish of Germany, but this is an absolute catastrophe. It was on top of a pool of oil that I could’ve taken my clothes off and swam in, and was the smallest piece of meat given the high price of €17. It’s a rip-off and designed to be a tourist trap. One waitress was terribly trained, and another one was really well trained and understanding about it and didn’t charge for it, which will go towards my heart surgery, because of how oily it was. The beer and wine is good, probably because they didn’t have to cook it. Update: I was told the chef had been working overtime and the kitchen was understaffed and closing so maybe he was in a rush, so I gave two stars instead of one. Tip: kitchen closes at 9pm.

CATASTROPHE! ! ! Schnitzel buffet for €27 with spaghetti, potatoes, fries (when they're available), game and paprika sauce. Celery schnitzel, turkey schnitzel (flat as a postage stamp), pork schnitzel that was gone after 45 minutes because the tour group that arrived 30 minutes before us simply ate too much. That's what the waitress said. It was the same last week, she said. At least the four of us each got a quarter of a schnitzel. A bargain for a total of €108. It's better to walk 5 minutes to the S-Bahn and take the one stop; there's a very good Greek restaurant there. It saved our vacation.

I haven't seen anything this bad in a long time. We were offered a "schnitzel buffet" for €27 per person. This buffet started at 6:00 PM (we entered the restaurant at 6:30 PM), and by 7:00 PM there was no more pork schnitzel (only celery schnitzel and turkey schnitzel left – which is obviously very disappointing if you don't like those). And for €27, it's simply outrageous. The food at the buffet was more like bad cafeteria food. I wouldn't recommend anyone eat here or use the buffet. Very disappointing. The service itself, however, was very friendly and offered us a complimentary drink.

Friendly service and delicious food. No long waits. We'd gladly come again ❤️

Fast, friendly, and attentive service. A clear selection of quick bites. The house burger is a good recommendation. Beers are on tap, and cocktails and long drinks are also offered. There's an outdoor area where service is also available. A definite recommendation!👍

Fast, friendly and attentive service. A clear selection of quick meals. The house burger is a good tip. Beers are on tap, cocktails and long drinks are also offered. There is an outdoor area that is also served. Clear recommendation to visit!👍