VAIVAI Frankfurt in Frankfurt am Main

You can hardly finish the triple burger

Very, very tasty food and absolutely courteous service. Ambiance top. Chic industrial look. I was brought the wrong steak, but that didn't bother me. I was then immediately offered to fry what I had ordered, but I said no. In the end they came to meet me.

This is the second time we've been here. I have to say, they're simply the best steaks I've ever eaten. Location is really nice, but unfortunately a bit noisy. If you are in Frankfurt, you should definitely stop by here. Yes, it's a little more expensive, but it's worth it.

That was disappointing! Imagine going to a flower shop to buy fresh flowers and the beautiful, fresh flowers are either scattered on the floor or stacked chaotically in plastic bins. You are disappointed. When I visit a steak restaurant that calls itself specializing in steaks, the first thing that catches my eye is the knife they bring me, even before I judge the steak itself or its taste and quality. This shows me how serious they are about their specialty. In this restaurant, however, they brought me an impressive knife with a mother-of-pearl handle for the starter (see photo). This raised my expectations at the “highest level”. But when the steak was served, it felt like I was falling headfirst to the ground from those same heights. The quality of the meat was good and the service, despite being lazy when choosing a proper POS device, knew how to choose the right wine to go with the meal. Hoping to see you again.

Good food, great drinks 😅 Good music and pleasant atmosphere. Beautiful location in the Bauhaus style mix

Unfortunately, price-performance isn't quite right.

I am absolutely disappointed with this club. During my visit I was pushed by a drunk man, which was not only unpleasant but dangerous. What was even worse, however, was the reaction – or rather lack of reaction – from the staff. Although they should have noticed the situation, nothing was done to help me or confront the man. A place where you can't feel safe is absolutely unacceptable to me. As a guest, I expect the staff to respond to such incidents and ensure safety. Unfortunately that wasn't the case here. I will definitely not recommend this club and will not visit it again. Safety should be a priority – especially in a place that wants to show people a good time.

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We were at Vaivai yesterday. Unfortunately the burger wasn't highly recommended. Unfortunately the meat was completely unseasoned and at this price. But at least there was a cold expresso as compensation. The salads were very good.

Everything was perfect as always Thank you very much for everything 🫶🧿

We had dinner in this restaurant and were a bit disappointed by the “Fiorentina steak”. The piece they served us had way too much fat (I know some fat is totally normal, I’m talking about above average). Considering the high price, I did not appreciate throwing away a consistent part of it in fat. The rest - wine, appetizers, sides and desserts - were very good. Generally the restaurant is too loud, poorly insulated. We had to scream to talk to each other. The service was very good.

Food, drink and live DJ from 11pm including cigarette smoke. Everything you need over 40 with like-minded people to spend a cozy evening. It ends at 2 o'clock - even on weekends.

You can eat delicious food there and then listen to cool music and dance☺️👌

A visit to VaiVai is always a pleasure. My favorite place to be to eat, drink and celebrate after dinner. I highly recommend it.

Starters were good, rump steak was ordered medium, almost cooked through, so it was pretty dry. The shrimp as a topping for 6 or 7 euros each, were no better and incredibly small and dry. I know surf and turf differently. The garlic fries weren't really exceptional. At the price of a good 70 euros (without starter) for the above, you can eat much better outside of Frankfurt! More style over substance. Certainly exactly right for the target audience.

The food is great (the steaks were all grilled exactly to the desired point, the side dishes were pure culinary delights), the service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere was modern and inviting. We have absolutely no idea how this gem can only have a 4.2 rating. By the way, there are also offers for children. And our little ones have already “ordered” our next visit because they also enjoyed it so much. By the way, I also recommend not missing the desserts! We would be happy to come back and thank you for a really nice evening.

The food was good as always, although the meal was smaller than the side salad that came with it. When I called to ask whether the size of the dish was really as small as the delivery we received (I've been to VaiVai several times + a friend of mine works there) I had a not-so-nice conversation with someone from the kitchen. That I come from the catering industry myself and can understand that something like this happens or that I don't want a refund but just want to know whether it's really normal. I was then allowed to hear that I can hardly get out of the restaurant if I complain like that - I don't think it's the right way to deal with a complaint. You are welcome to reprimand me and explain what the problem is, but the fact that your voice is then raised towards me is something that I as a customer do not have to put up with. For the word "cheeky" which I used, I was told that normally they would have been happy to refund my money - but with this choice of words I would have wasted it. I've never complained in writing before, but if I have to ask myself whether this employee would have spoken that way to a man - it's over for me. I've always been a big fan of yours and never had any complaints or negative impressions, but being treated like that is really an unpleasant thing.

Really good food with excellent service

Sometimes you ask yourself, why is a restaurant so popular and busy? The answer is as simple as it is challenging. As always, the steaks were perfect and the hosts were super friendly and professional. It's that simple. The class consists of offering this day after day. And that's what you do...

Mega cool shop Moritz best man ✌️ expensive but worth every cent ❤️

Wide selection of meat and some fish dishes and vegetarian options. Everything is very good.

Best bar in Frankfurt, food always good, great staff and great ambience

From the service, which always responds to requests in a friendly and individual manner, to the fantastic food. Whether it's pasta, ribey steak or vegetarian, it not only looks beautiful on the plate, but also tastes fantastic. The quality is very high. There are always individual cocktails at the bar. Totally friendly bartenders. It's always an experience to see local DJs playing and dancing after dinner. 11 out of 10 points!!! Keep it up!

I had an extremely disappointing experience at this restaurant. My friends and I arrived without a reservation, and despite plenty of empty seats, we were told they couldn’t accommodate us. We ended up waiting for an absurd 1 hour and 45 minutes before being seated. To make matters worse, the staff was unfriendly and made us feel unwelcome. As if that wasn’t enough, they charged us for items we didn’t even order, and to top it all off, they forced us to pay an automatic tip. I will never be returning, and I would strongly recommend avoiding this place. Poor service, poor management, and a frustrating experience overall.

“Absolutely recommended! VAIVAI not only offers fantastic, top-quality food, but also outstanding service. The team is incredibly friendly and always attentive. The cocktails are creative and always something special. The location is just cool. Every visit to VAIVAI is a real experience! Especially the after dinner dance with local DJs. 5 stars without a doubt.”

Actually quite a nice restaurant. But you are greeted, seated at a table right next to the kitchen and then told that you now have 2 hours to eat. This creates a real feel-good atmosphere. In addition, you have to have all your clothes washed/cleaned.

The Vaivai is a great place to spend a nice and relaxed evening with friends. The bar is really good and the atmosphere is also very hip. Food is ok and depends a lot on what you order. Service has always been good and caring.

Very tasty and the prices are right for Frankfurt.

Sehr gutes Essen, katastrophaler Service. Mehr als 1 Stunde auf die Vorspeise gewartet. Dann kam der falsche Hauptgang. Die Rechnung und die Weinpreise bitte genau prüfen!

I had dinner there with my best friend. At the beginning we thought we wouldn't find anything suitable for us on the map, but then we decided. If you don't eat everything, you should check the menu beforehand, but the quality was great and we didn't regret it at all. The kitchen is very good, even if your wallet needs to be a little bigger. The atmosphere is very appealing and we really liked the audience, it was a lovely evening

We went there for dinner with two small children and I was absolutely positively surprised at how family and child friendly the staff was. There were painting supplies, children's meals and even a small ice cream at the end - all proactively offered by the service. We felt absolutely welcome. Other (even high-priced) restaurants can learn a lot from this! In addition, there is very, very tasty food and courteous staff. Clear 5 stars!

Food and service were not that convincing, waiters were nice but very slow. Quite nice to sit on

Unfortunately, incredibly unfriendly service staff and absolutely exorbitant prices. After the drinks we left immediately, what a shame!

There are no two opinions about the location. Dim lights, open kitchen, industrial style. Everything is very consistent. The meat dishes with the side dishes and sauces are a highlight. But by no means for the other dishes, some of which are overpriced. Service is very expandable. I suspect they are all students who have no specialist knowledge of service in the catering industry. Rarely available, plates are not cleared away promptly. With a main course costing €42, the service has to be right. When paying with a card, the waiter cheekily asks what he can type anyway?!

Always a wonderful and culinary experience. Top service. Keep it up :)

Unfortunately a very bad experience. Management unable to find solutions. (Unfortunately) The food was ok, but inedible because the smoke in the room was far too great. The reason given is the open kitchen. Some of us had tears coming from our eyes and one person had to leave the restaurant because their eyes hurt too much. We have tried several times to find a solution or at least for management to show insight. But they stubbornly took the view that everything was right and that was the way it was with an open kitchen. But we know it differently. Due to the very negative experience with the manager and his condescending manner, we sent the health department and the trade inspectorate a letter with 10 signatures so that it could be checked. We don't let the manager tell us that our complaint doesn't matter is legitimate. The authorities can now decide that. That can't be healthy!!!!!!!!!! There is also photo documentation!!!!!!!

Great restaurant - especially on Saturdays the atmosphere is great! Perfect for getting away from the stress of everyday life and simply starting the weekend with good food, drinks and a good atmosphere. Quality has its price and you get the quality in the food and service. You have to calculate the waiting time, the staff works with time and you have to understand that it can take a while, especially on the weekend. Definitely recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great atmosphere and appetizers, but mixed feelings about the meat The place is very nice, cozy, and warm, with a friendly staff that made us feel welcome. The appetizers were absolutely brilliant – delicious with generous portions. We highly recommend the Spiedo di pane! However, we were a bit disappointed with the quality of the meat cut for the Bistecca dry-aged. Despite this, the excellent cocktail selection definitely made up for it.

Just wow! We didn't get there until 9:30pm and it was still very busy, but we were able to have a drink at the bar first before being assigned a table. The ambience was lively and pleasant. The truffle fries were the best I've ever had and the Wagyu was fantastic too. The menu is varied and the service is very friendly, despite a small order being forgotten. The prices are a little higher, but justified. A small point of criticism could be the relatively loud music in the restaurant, as the bar was at the front and the music was playing equally loudly everywhere. However, it fits the concept and contributed to the general mood, you just have to like it. Otherwise really great!

Nice place for a drink and more

A new employee dropped a glass on the bar. The entire contents of the glass, including alcohol and broken glass, hit me, especially my face. Instead of taking the incident seriously and apologizing appropriately, I was treated in a very disrespectful manner by the bar manager (tall and slim), who wanted to protect the employee. That was human and I shouldn't overdo it. He held a lamp directly at my face and asked condescendingly: "Yes, where? Show me? Where??? extremely rude and completely inappropriate! I understand that it's human nature for things to break and I could have been happy with a short apology. However, I expect your staff, especially those who have previous experience, to handle such situations with more professionalism and respect, especially when it comes to the safety and well-being of guests.

Unfortunately not worth the 200 euros for 2 people.... Food rather standard, prices very high for what it is.

I visited for lunch. It's about 1 euro more expensive than the menu posted at the entrance, but it's still reasonably priced. The store was empty. Bread and meat topped with eggs. It was delicious.

Unfriendly welcome from an arrogant waiter, mediocre food with carelessly prepared vegetables, I was embarrassed to go there with my business friends from Düsseldorf. By the way, the ambience is from a distant time. We didn't understand the good reviews. On the same street is Best Worscht in Town, you better go there, they have a really good currywurst.

We cannot understand the good reviews. We recently went there on the recommendation of a friend. The starter (purchased Italian cold cuts) was quite good. The burger in the main course was a 1 out of 5. The meat was just bland and unseasoned. In addition, you couldn't taste any sauce and the fries weren't crispy at all. We would never go there again because the food just doesn't taste good!

Great atmosphere to enjoy a few drinks with friends! Cool with live DJ

Everything was perfectly prepared and delicious. I took the filet steak and mashed potatoes with truffle. The chairs were a bit uncomfortable for a long stay. Will definitely visit again.

Top and always good for team events 👍

They brought us the menu within 15 minutes and the dish was a mess. We ordered two steaks, generally not bad, and there were potatoes with truffle mixed and brought without, but they replaced them for us. They kept trying to take our plates even though we were still eating. The expectations were high, but unfortunately not justified. The atmosphere is great.

I've been a regular guest for years and it's always worth a visit that I always look forward to. Top quality food, wine, very attentive service and a very nice atmosphere. Always my pleasure.

This place is a hidden gem, especially for lunch menu. It is really valued for the lunch option, about 15 Eur without drink. The portion is huge and tasty. We receive 10% discount for workers of the company in the building.

This establishment may look nice but is absolutely not recommended. At the beginning we were served by an extremely unfriendly and unprofessional gentleman who belongs more on Reeperbahn than here in Gastro. The good man was more concerned with justifying his careless actions than doing what he was there to do, namely serve. The other waitresses who were at our table from time to time weren't great either. Our main course was only served after about an hour and was also wrong. The food is good in itself, but on the same level as any other run-of-the-mill steakhouse in Frankfurt and therefore not worth the price there. The only good thing about this shop was the nice lady who served us later. I think her name was Karoline. With her nice, professional and courteous manner, she really tried everything possible to put the situation right and ensured that we had a pleasant evening despite everything. She was truly a 10/10 in her work. I wish every employee there was like her. Thanks so much.

VAIVAI is definitely an outstanding restaurant! The quality of the meat is very good, especially the ribeye steak is a real treat. The homemade green sauce herb butter is simply incredibly tasty and the service is also good. In the evening you can also have a great party, so I would say the complete package.

One of my favorit places in Frankfurt: tasty food, amazing drinks and great music... love the concept of this location: restaurant/bar/nightclub in one place!

Atmosphere was great, service was ok, I ordered ribeye steak medium rare - only 70% of the meat are medium rare, the other parts : rare 😶,

Nice place with very good food and a nice vibe.

Super great, nice evening with very good food and Caro as the waitress - it was great. I will gladly come again

The best Polpette in Frankfurt. Unusual, rustic atmosphere.

Very good restaurant in the heart of Frankfurt, great steak cuts, Italian-inspired menu. I had the vegan cauliflower and mashed potatoes - aromatic and delicious Service very friendly, crowd very pleasant

Hi, Food was good but came too late. Our dinner lasted an hour.

This restaurant is definitely one of the Gems of Frankfurt. Food is delicious, service is still on top even when it is crowded and atmosphere is pretty good after 21:00. Truffle pasta is must try and the portions of Lasagna are insane. Will visit this place as often as possible. The only limitation is prices, but still looking to the Frankfurt standards, they are pretty reasonable.

I was here with my girls and we felt really welcome! The wait staff are all really friendly and the food is really good! The lasagna and a strawberry tiramisu as dessert are particularly recommended.

The price for the salad with topping is excessive. Neither the ambience, the service nor the “particularly high-quality ingredients” justify this abnormal price. The portion of chicken on the salad is tiny. I couldn't identify fennel or other ingredients in the salad either. Unfortunately it wasn't particularly tasty - I won't eat here again.

An all-round perfect experience! We met in a small group (after prior reservation) at Vaivai. After the nice welcome, we were shown straight to our table and immediately given the cards to order. In addition to an excellent drinks menu, there was also a very appealing menu for our taste with dishes that made the decision very difficult for us. For me I ended up having the veggie lasagne with a small side salad and Sarti Spritz. Very aesthetically presented and tastes perfect! I will have to come back in the near future as there was still so much for me to try... Thank you for an all-round successful experience.

Good restaurant but lately not happy with the service, the music is just a disaster

Simply they have tasty food and drinks are great, service is a little slow and it happened that we had reservations but we waited 30 min to get our table. Dj and music is not but however it is underground trans!

We had dinner there at the end of a bachelorette party because it is advertised as a restaurant with a bar. It's better to reserve a table a month instead of a week in advance; when we asked, they said the place was well booked. When we arrived three quarters of an hour before reservation, the shop was half empty and our table was "already" free, so we were taken straight to the table. The waiters there are very attentive and really on the ball, and the food and drink recommendations were also really good. When it came to food, we had various starters brought to us which we shared, and they were all very good. For the main course, on the other hand, the burgers were beyond reproach, the steaks were crispy on the outside, juicy and cooked to perfection - but unfortunately they were still very cold on the inside and therefore cooled down so quickly. But the prices are very reasonable... When we had finished eating, we wanted to move to the bar area (as the restaurant advertises), but it remained closed that day because it would be too warm outside at 24°C. So we had to replan the evening and couldn't end it at VAIVAI as planned.

The food is simply a 10/10. Everything is delicious 😍 the portion sizes are PERFECT, so you'll be full. Prices are on the high end but with the taste it's worth every cent!

Great food, great service. Also suitable for larger groups.

I have been a regular guest for many years and would just like to say thank you!!! Thank you for this incredible place, which has given me so many indescribably beautiful evenings. This shop not only serves delicious food and good wine, but also offers its guests an all-round exceptional evening that you won't soon forget. After dinner, I like to go to the legendary bar with Frankfurt's best cocktails and bartenders who conjure up drinks with passion and always ensure a good atmosphere. And the real highlight of the evening is that the managing director himself DJs on weekends and always manages to make me dance with his incredible tracks. In summer there is a large, inviting terrace and for several months now, VAIVAI has also been offering delicious food during the day. The entire team does an incredible job, you are always greeted in a friendly manner and I think you could call VAIVAI something like the “heart of Frankfurt” in the catering industry. I can only recommend it to everyone and look forward to many more moments there… Thank you VAIVAI!!! P.S. It is advisable to always reserve in advance because it is very busy :) favorite drink: Gin Basil Smah Food tip: Rib eye steak

A really, really cool location. The service staff is more than present. The food is also 5* and the price/performance ratio is also good. Clear recommendation!

The Vaivai is by far one of the best restaurants where we spent two wonderful evenings. The food was all excellent, the drinks were great. The excellent service, dear Karo, was a 15/10 stars. We'll be back, greetings from Düsseldorf

Hello, It was fabulous. The location is great, the food is very tasty. We were there on a Saturday evening and the atmosphere was great. We felt very comfortable, the food was to melt away, our waiter Yoschi was very attentive and deserves 10 stars! Always happy, highly recommended 🤍

Food really great Service very good 👍 Was fun

Great location in Frankfurt with delicious steaks and Italian dishes as well as vegetarian alternatives. Great service and beautiful interior design. The prices are okay for the Westend.

Saturn Bad Homburg loves VaiVai! Thank you for the exceptionally great evening <3

Excellent place for dinner with friends with awesome food and good selection of drinks 💪👍 Burger was fabulous 👌

Great service! Great food! Great location. It was a nice birthday. Thanks!

Super cool location and the food, service and reception from Ante & team as well as DJ mega deep house sound, I'll always come back

The Vaivai Burger is highly recommended. Very friendly staff. 👍

Ribeye Steak at its best. I recommend it 😋

Never leave completely overpriced and hungry again

Excellent cuisine, steak on point and tender like butter. King prawns and tuna tartar very well prepared. Service & vibe brilliant even on a Wednesday evening. Gladly again!

Almost surprisingly nice, impression in the evening around half past ten, so everything is dark. Good and fast service.

The food is delicious, the service is sometimes very good and sometimes good 😌

Excellent food and very chic interior design in the style of an old factory hall; The service was always friendly and on the ball, even though all tables were fully occupied. Unfortunately, it is very loud when the house is full, so you are unlikely to have a romantic candlelight dinner here. Admittedly, the whole thing has its price (main course between €20 and €40), but we'll happily come back.

Food was very good. Pretty dark inside, but good atmosphere

Great food, great atmosphere and excellent service!

Great location and really good food.

very grace full .dark world , very romantic .

Sensational and perfect.. super nice renovation

Great ambience, service and food. Terrific

Good selection of wines, nice ambience, professional service at the bar. I can't judge the food, but according to the menu it's quite exclusive and not exactly cheap.

We had our Christmas party at VaiVai. The starter and main course came as platters and there was plenty of it, something for everyone. The beetroot tartare is a dream! Burrata con pomodorini very delicious! Wild salmon ceviche very, very tasty The US Prime Bavette & Rib Eye is incredibly tender and melts like butter in your mouth. Your homemade butter is amazing as well as the crusty bread. Many of us raved about the sea bass and the dessert was the highlight. The service was top and my glass was never empty. The atmosphere was great! Afterwards there was a lot of dancing in VaiVai with really good music. Thank you very much for the great hospitality and the great service. Kind regards Team Harvey's

We were there for a company dinner as a large group with a flat rate booking for the presentation of plates according to a menu. Unfortunately, it appears that quality was intentionally compromised due to the flat-rate booking. The bavette served was full of tendons in almost all pieces and one piece in particular. This one piece was as extreme as I had ever experienced, which meant I had to chew it up and throw it down the toilet (out of politeness). I've never had such trouble with meat before and of course it wasn't overlooked in the kitchen when it was being cut - it couldn't have been overlooked. My colleagues say similar things, but were luckier. The pasta was overcooked, and the dessert with crushed pistachios as a topping also had crushed shell residue. Unusual and unexpectedly careless. In general, the ingredients were surprisingly not appropriate for the establishment and the price category. Ambiance: music a bit too loud and quite dark. If given another opportunity I would avoid this restaurant as there was deliberate negligence and very likely intention to reduce quality.

Staff, especially the man (big gray hair) very rude...

Lunch - great - a poem and great value for money

Amazing food , amazing cocktails

Fantastic restaurant! Staff is amazing and food is excellent! We had messed up our reservation and they accommodated us on a very busy night…. Can’t say enough good things about this place! It was recommended to us from some colleagues a few weeks back. We would absolutely go back… as a matter of fact, my other two friends are going back again tonight. That’s how amazing it was! Thanks VaiVai for a terrific experience!

Don’t go there!!! It is a scam!!! In detail (EN): - Dinner on Friday, January 19, 2024, 4 people - Arrived at 9:30 p.m., food came at 11:30 p.m - Ordered a bottle of Miraval, the waiter didn't even let me try it and poured it straight away, although he managed to divide almost the entire bottle into three glasses - When our food finally came after 2 hours, my steak was cold because it had been at the pick-up station for about half an hour - All service staff completely overwhelmed, incompetent, disorganized In detail (GER) - Dinner am Freitag, 19.01.24, 4 Personen - 21:30 Uhr angekommen, Essen kam um 23:30 Uhr - Flasche Miraval bestellt, der Kellner hat mich nicht mal probieren lassen hat direkt eingeschenkt, dabei hat er es geschafft fast die ganze Flasche auf drei Gläser aufzuteilen - als unser Essen endlich nach 2 Stunden kam, war mein Steak kalt, weil es ca. einer halbe Stunde an der Abholstation stand - Alle Servicekräfte völlig überfordert, inkompetent, unorganisiert