Stephans Bar & Food Lounge in Dresden

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

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. (As well as a salad bar and a dessert: baked apple rings and vanilla sauce). The buffet started at 6 p.m. We arrived at 6 p.m., and the salmon lasagna was already completely dry, meaning the cheese on top was inedible. For vegans/vegetarians, there would only be pasta with veggie carbonara or a salad bar with maybe a bit of red cabbage. Most of us therefore ordered à la carte. The price-performance ratio is good there. However, we ordered one vegetarian and one vegan tarte flambée from the menu. Instead, we received two vegetarian options. When we asked if that was really the vegan option, we were initially confirmed and told that they just looked the same and always came that way. (They were identical) Then we asked and tried to explain that the vegan version didn't have three of the listed ingredients on it, and also that it didn't have feta, and that it couldn't be the vegan version. They then said it was probably a mistake in the kitchen. Yes, that's fine, it's obvious and can happen. But they didn't respond further, so we had to actively ask the kitchen again to check. They did, and the chef apologized. The reason given was the new menu and that some ingredients were missing. But that's not the solution, and simply making the vegetarian version instead without prior consultation... The breakfast buffet is also completely overpriced at 22 euros. The buffet is spread across two rooms, but in one of them, only a slimmed-down version is available, but you can just go over to the other room. The items are very poorly labeled, and even here, as a vegan, you have a selection of what feels like 5 items. That's not worth 22 euros!

Absolutely not recommended. Burgers & spareribs totally dry...haven't had a bad meal 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 euros per person. This buffet started at 6:00 p.m. (we entered the restaurant at 6:30 p.m.) and at 7:00 p.m. there was no more pork schnitzel (only celery schnitzel and turkey schnitzel - but if you don't like that, that's obviously very stupid.) And for 27 euros, it's just a disgrace. The food at the buffet was more like bad canteen food. I wouldn't recommend anyone to eat out or use the buffet here. Very sad. The service itself was very nice and offered us a drink on the house.

Friendly service and delicious food. No long waiting times. Gladly again ❤️

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!👍

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!👍