Zum Goldenen Kalb in München

Poor, inattentive service, incorrect billing, desired doneness not achieved, in summary: overpriced.

A true highlight for meat lovers! Zum Goldenen Kalb in Munich delights with high-quality steaks, excellent preparation, and a cozy, stylish atmosphere. The service is friendly, attentive, and competent. Perfect for a special evening with friends or family…a must for anyone who appreciates first-class meat and a truly outstanding restaurant experience!

We booked at very short notice, but they still gave us a table and were incredibly friendly. The food was absolutely superb, and the value for money was not only excellent but, in my opinion, almost too good to be true for the service.

Cool dry-aged pieces and great service. Worth a visit.

Unfortunately, everything felt a bit uninspired. The meat was excellent quality and cooked perfectly. The side dishes were rather disappointing. We decided against dessert; the crème brûlée at the next table looked gray.

The food was delicious, but the price-performance ratio is borderline! The wine list also seems rather arbitrarily curated and some of the prices are outrageous!

The restaurant is known for its first-class steaks – unfortunately, we couldn't confirm this! The starters, beef tartare and salmon tartare, were excellent. However, our Black Angus Porterhouse Steak (800g) was disappointing: ordered medium rare, served with a gray edge, and overall overcooked! The situation at the neighboring table was similar! With a 1.5-hour wait between the starter and the main course, it would have been possible to prepare it perfectly. As a trained chef, I see that the grill temperature and resting time were not observed – the necessary expertise was lacking. The price-performance ratio was not right! On the plus side, our waiter's excellent service was outstanding. Anyone who values ​​genuine steak quality will be disappointed here. Another visit is out of the question for us!

Very good service and food, you can have a nice time.

Our first visit, and we were not disappointed. Besides the outstanding service (thanks, Michi), top-notch food, and a very good wine list, what was impressive was that there's nothing fancy about this place. Simply a great, high-quality restaurant that doesn't feel pretentious, and everyone can be themselves.

Top quality and excellent taste! Highly recommended. From appetizer to dessert, an absolute delight. The ambiance is also very good and will surely improve even further soon once the acoustics inside the restaurant have been improved a bit. Also in summer, with the surrounding terrace and the location at the Viktualienmarkt, absolutely recommended!

We made a spontaneous reservation for two on Friday evening. The atmosphere outside and inside was pleasant, a bit loud, but also appropriate for a Friday. We had the grilled oysters as an appetizer. Delicious, and what followed was good, even though my fillet wasn't really medium rare, but medium, and was served carelessly (I was offered a new fillet steak after I asked, but we didn't have time). We actually had to wait an hour for the main course after the oysters were served and cleared away. Far too long, with no comment from our server. She was a little overwhelmed that evening, but she was nice. My companion had the lobster tail, and as sides we had the wild broccoli, truffle potatoes, and salad. Everything was delicious, as I said. However, I have to give the service a miss, as the wait was significantly too long. For me, it was more of a one-off experience, also in terms of price/performance. Too many compromises.

Highly recommended for lovers and connoisseurs of first-class steaks.

Great atmosphere and service. The meat quality was very good (dry-aged Black Angus). Unfortunately, everything was too cold; it had probably been ready to be served for a while. We didn't complain right away, though we should have. We were hungrier, though, and the food was very tasty. The service was above average and friendly.

Great food 100% I can definitely recommend it, stop by

To be honest, we weren't entirely impressed. The service was okay, but I've experienced better at that level. The ribeye was too thin for the price and lacked any real roasted flavor. I think you should expect more. The rest of the food was good. Otherwise, we found it quite loud, but that's purely a personal experience.

Unfortunately, the restaurant didn't meet my expectations at all. The meat tasted okay but largely bland, the atmosphere was extremely loud with very close seating, and the service staff was rather unfriendly. Considering the price, it was thoroughly disappointing.

Service was fast and friendly. Dry aged is the way to go!

Delicious steak, great sides, friendly service.

My husband loves the meat there and said it was the best he's ever had. Unfortunately, my cheeseburger was very flavorless. The meat on it was very, very good, but it lacked sauce and was very poorly presented. Outrageous prices for water!! In general, the prices are quite high, even for a "small" piece of meat.

The food was excellent, from oysters to the finest meat from the aging cabinet. Certainly not cheap; €300 per steak is a reasonable price to pay, and you can argue about the value for money, but everything is fresh and delicious. €1,500 for 4 people, 4 starters, 4 meats, 4 bottles of wine, and 4 desserts. What unfortunately really leaves a lot to be desired is the service. Unfriendly service; we had to constantly ask for other waiters because our waitress didn't come out to see us regularly, despite the low customer demand. She reached her peak when she refused to take back a wine we tried and deemed bad because it "was ordered so confidently." Aha. Why anyone should even try it is questionable; this kind of behavior/service is unfortunately not what you expect in such an expensive restaurant. (And no, it wasn't the most expensive wine on the menu, costing several thousand euros; we might have understood that then.) Two stars because a later wine recommendation hit the mark. But that's the end of it, since the conditions were still unfriendly even when paying, it still generated a relatively good return. It's a shame, unfortunately, and it really raises the question of whether you'd really want to come back again.

Great table and beautifully set. We tried everything from the menu – everything was delicious! Highly recommended and we'd be back!

Very unique selections. Steak was tasty but very simple. Had a lot of grissle for a very expensive steak which we addressed but was not really recognized by the waiter. Otherwise very pleasant experience.

I think the "golden days" of the "Golden Calf" are definitely over. On a Saturday evening when the city was very busy, 5 tables were occupied. That was the first thing that struck me as odd. I've known the restaurant for years, and back then, it was almost impossible to get a seat on the weekends. Oh well. For a special occasion, I thought we'd go for some really good meat. We're in the upper price range here, okay. However, at these prices, you can expect a certain level of service, which isn't as present here as it should be. 3 waiters, so little activity, and so little attention. A bottle of water for over 8 euros, which wasn't refilled ONCE - an absolute no-go! Three tables were set outside, but we went inside later because of the weather. It was getting windy, and pollen and tree leaves were lying on the tables in abundance—of course, they also ended up in our food, including our appetizer. No one offered to move us inside. We were "allowed" to go inside, but we had to carry our own things. The waitress asked if we could handle the menu (because we could order meat, since you can choose from the refrigerator). I said "No," and she turned around and left. I think they don't have any trained staff there anymore. The "head waiter," who had the most planning that evening, then accompanied us to the refrigerator, the "aging cabinet," to choose the meat. I don't like fat, so he recommended a fillet. He wanted to have 200 grams of it prepared for me and said it was a good choice because it was super tender... After almost 45 minutes of waiting, the three steaks arrived. I found it quite unloving to put three such expensive pieces of meat on a huge plate with nothing on it, and there they were. A few minutes later, the side dishes arrived. At first, I thought my knife wasn't cutting, but that turned out to be wrong—it was actually the meat! I've NEVER had such a tough fillet that you couldn't cut or chew properly! I was shocked. The waiter was friendly and cleared the piece, and I ordered the fillet from the menu—which was also good. Unfortunately, the evening was over for me. I had to wait again; my two companions had completely finished eating by the time my new steak arrived. The waiter meant well, but even the free dessert couldn't make up for it. My conclusion: The price-performance ratio here is absolutely out of sync, sorry guys! If you want to eat good meat and have top-notch service, head to Little London!

Excellent! My wife and I really enjoyed our stay; we'd love to come back for delicious food.

Very good service and, of course, very good steaks. I'd be happy to go again.

Best Steak Tartare I have ever had! Went with a party of 4 and everyone said it became their favorite restaurant in Munich. The staff is incredible and the food outstanding! Highly recommend!

The food is not worthy that price... Anyways, the service was kind all the time and quite attentive. Thanks for all.

Great service, great food, meat cooked to perfection.

I was there on May 29, 2025, and I can only give it one star. The mushrooms had no flavor, the mashed potatoes were very dry, and the fries were very hard. The steak was good quality, but it was served cold. I'm very disappointed.

Tourist trap…ridiculously priced menu for underwhelming food and mediocre experience. Eataly was closed, so settled on this because of available tables and was hungry. €57 for a 200g overcooked and under seasoned ribeye, small cup of mashed potatoes like it was sitting under a heat lamp, and a salad that was clearly on the verge of going rotten. Throw in two glasses of mediocre red wine…€100…for one person. Ridiculous. The only upside was the service was prompt and pleasant enough. But save your money and do this meal at home for a 1/5 of the price. You’ll be way happier with the experience..

Very good place for a great steak. Good for small groups, service was pretty fast and quality is high. Definitely recommended!

We came with high expectations and were unfortunately a bit disappointed, especially with the service. The meat was very good, the side dishes were average and the service was unfortunately non-existent. Too bad!

Unfortunately, the food and service were a disappointment.

I used to love this place, but the quality of the food has decreased tremendously in the past years. I was so blown away the first time I visited (2020). Not sure if they changed the chef or simply changed the meat quality, but it is not as few years back :(

The service was top right from the start: Our waiter was not only extremely friendly, but also really relaxed and personable - you immediately felt at home. We were particularly impressed by the detailed advice on choosing meat. We got really good recommendations and a lot of information, which made the decision much easier. The food itself? Simply first class! Every bite was a hit - everything was seasoned perfectly - the meat and side dishes were also prepared to perfection. You can tell that quality counts here – in every respect. It was absolutely worth it. Every cent was well invested and we will definitely be back!

10/10 Great service and great food!!

On April 11th We (five of us) were there for the first time to see for ourselves the quality of the steaks and had a very nice evening. Since we took our seats around 5:30 p.m., we were able to enjoy the initially very quiet atmosphere. Around 7 p.m. it got busier and of course a bit loud and hectic. Unfortunately, as the number of guests increased, the service was also under strain and the drinks took longer to arrive. The quality of the food and especially the meat was exceptional. Preparation, cooking level and taste couldn't have been better. As a side dish I ordered truffle fries, which, although not described, were served gratinated with parmesan. My request for cheeseless fries was immediately granted and I was able to enjoy my ribeye from the Old Cow with a side dish. A special thank you goes to the service. Even if the price level is set high, the Wagyu beef is offered at very fair prices.

Starter was super tasty, service was very friendly and accommodating. And I swear the steak is a dream, it just melts in your mouth. Mashed potatoes with truffles are simply fantastic

Food was cold and the spare ribs were very burnt. Service didn’t even ask how the food was… Honestly wouldn’t go there again…

Delicious and very inviting place, shame about the high price. We paid €320 for 4 without drinking alcohol.

Very tasty, high-quality food for a well-stocked wallet. Price-performance can be discussed here. If you don't have to keep an eye on your change, this is the place for you and you'll get your money's worth when it comes to quality and taste. However, there are alternatives in Munich that are either more expensive and better, the same price and better or even cheaper and better.

Simply insane. Clear recommendation!!!!

Nice restaurant, good food. Not spectacular though. The Brussels sprouts side dish with the veal cheeks consisted of about 3 quartered florets. I would have avoided the gold dust on the sauce and used a few more vegetables. My companion's steak had very good meat quality. Overall quite expensive compared to other steakhouses of a similar level. Good location if you are traveling by public transport.

Everything as it should be. One star deducted because there wasn't enough meat selection for my taste.

Slightly discrepancy between price and performance. A bit too high for the food quality. Ok. Nothing to write home about.

The restaurant "Zum Goldenen Kalb" was recommended to us by good friends, and we were thrilled. From the very beginning, we received a friendly welcome and excellent service. We received particularly competent advice on our steak selection and a perfect wine pairing. Even though the restaurant was full, we were never forgotten, and our ordered dishes arrived promptly. Both the steaks and the selected side dishes were a delight. It was an absolutely successful evening from start to finish. We highly recommend this restaurant and are already looking forward to our next visit.

Simply thank you!!! We had a fantastic evening...everything was just perfect, from the welcome to the service to the farewell. Thanks also to our amazing waiter (I think his name was Marcus...long hair). I can recommend him to anyone who wants a great evening.

Insanely good food, great bartenders and excellent service. Really good!

We are simply thrilled with our visit. The reception and service is excellent. The staff were very friendly and extremely attentive. The food, whether starter, side dishes or main course, was excellent. What should be emphasized is that the steak was on point. The atmosphere is also super pleasant and very warm. All in all, the visit to the golden calf was simply great and definitely won't be the last.

Great steaks and tartare. Delicious.

The steaks and spare ribs taste delicious. The service is very friendly and competent. The facility is great.

Updated with major improvements since last visit: Steaks are really good here. Be prepared to share at your table because most cuts are too big to eat alone and it is encouraged to share. Service for our group of 10 was speedy and we had to wait a long time to even order wine. Atmosphere is more on the cosy side than fancy, which is nice for a casual evening.

It was beautiful. Meat was very expensive, we had to eat pasta and pork, the truffle mushroom pasta was not bad, we did not love it, the pork was delicious, we paid the bill to the restaurant, I hope we will pay the other bill as well.. dry aged meats were in the range of 100 euros to 160 euros for 600-800 grams. It was too much for me, but if it's not for you, you can eat it, they looked beautiful.

The food tastes really good, but the service today was very disappointing. This is our second visit to this restaurant and this time the service was unfortunately completely lacking. First of all, we had to wait half an hour for our main course after the starter. Despite speaking to us several times, our waiter didn't come to our table. It even got to the point where we had to call another waiter to pay and forgo dessert and coffee. Our original waiter stopped coming to see us. We left the restaurant without being said goodbye. It's really a shame to experience such poor service in such a price range. It should also be noted that a table that arrived after us was served much faster and more politely.

Service was OK. Prices overpriced. All in all, nothing special.

We were here recently and absolutely loved it. The service was excellent: attentive, friendly and professional. We tried the starters and also the (vegetarian) main courses. For a steakhouse, it offers a surprisingly wide selection of vegetarian dishes that are creative, fresh and really tasty. The spareribs were also first class. An all-round great experience that we will definitely repeat. Highly recommended!

The best steak restaurant in Munich You should definitely try

Best steak house in Munich!!! Definitely worth a visit! We will come back soon 😎

Exceptionally good meat from the display case, side dishes were poor and too expensive, service wasn't great, we had to make ourselves known several times.

We enjoyed a very nice evening. Great service and great food. We'd love to come back! :-)

I had a fantastic experience here! From the warm welcome to the last bite, everything was perfect. The steak was cooked to perfection, tender and full of flavor. The side dishes were fresh and harmonious. The service was also first class. The staff was attentive and friendly. The atmosphere of the restaurant is inviting and makes eating a special experience. I can only warmly recommend this shop and give it a full 5 stars!

No roasted aromas, loveless. Portions and prices have no relation to each other.

I think the price/performance ratio is acceptable for Munich, the staff tried very hard, the food was also good... the cooking level was top... but it was nowhere near the 250 grams as ordered... it didn't even come close... as a catering company, I know what 250 g is as a steak... sorry There was a problem, otherwise it was ok...

Positive: The atmosphere is nice! The service was super unprofessional, I suspect the waiter was also someone from the management because he behaved like a boss, unfortunately in a negative sense. Loveless presentation of a €60 steak. Not a single side dish, just a grilled piece of meat on a large white plate. I don't have to go to a restaurant for this... I throw a piece of meat on the grill myself and then on my plate. The waiting time for the food was also too long, we like to eat out often, but sorry, never here again!

This is how you imagine an upscale restaurant with upscale prices. Everything is PERFECT! From the friendliness of all the employees to the top quality of the ingredients and preparation of all the dishes. Congratulations dear “golden calf” team 👍

For me one of the best steakhouses in Munich.

Food great, service a flop! I recently went to the Zum Goldenen Kalb restaurant and had mixed feelings: the food was really excellent, well-crafted and tasted of a high standard. There's nothing to complain about there. Unfortunately, the rest of the visit was anything but pleasant. The service was unfriendly, chaotic and sometimes seemed disinterested. One would have expected a minimum of professionalism from the boss himself - instead there was an atmosphere that was simply unpleasant. I wouldn't hesitate to come back for the food, but the service? An absolute no-go. It's a shame that such a kitchen is overshadowed by such lousy service. Overall, unfortunately only 2 out of 5 stars.

We had a very nice dinner, and everything was delicious. However, at the end of the night, as the waitress quickly cleared the plates from our table, all of the olive oil spilled onto my iPhone 16. At first, she didn’t notice her mistake, but when we pointed it out, she kindly apologized. We spent about 10 minutes trying to clean the phone’s speaker. Unfortunately, this incident left a bittersweet note on what was otherwise a lovely evening. Please grab the oil olive plates very gently next time.”

The selection of meat is excellent and our waitress Sam(antha) is simply brilliant. We'll be back

It was a good evening, the service was good, but I have to say that I found the meat to be way too expensive in terms of price/performance.

Australian Angus filet cooked Black & Blue.. and a Negroni 😋

We didn't even get to ordering our food. Despite a reservation, the table had been moved so close to the counter that those sitting at the counter were essentially sitting with their buttocks on the table with us. We found this to be a very unpleasant positioning. Questions from the staff were met with a shrug of the shoulders. Then after the drink it was over, but the San Pellegrino was perfect. From our point of view, the way we deal with customers can clearly be improved. UPDATE: The Golden Calf has now had the review deleted after almost 7 years due to “defamation”. I'm sorry, dear Goldene Kalb team, that you don't like my review. I didn't like the way you treated us either and that's why I lodged an objection and re-entered the review just to be on the safe side. Google should show everything and not just what you would like to see... And don't forget, feedback is always a gift!! UPDATE 2 to the Golden Calf GF's brilliant answer: If you had read my review comment in its entirety, then you would know WHY I RECENTLY re-posted the comment I wrote down 7 years ago. But you see, just as you read the comments and then respond to them, so does your customer service, which reinforces to me that my impression was exactly right. Why I haven't contacted you is because you wish I would talk to you. We enjoyed doing that back then, you can read the reaction in my review… Reading just educates… And we would be happy to take this into legal action if that was the “threat”.

Just perfect all around...as always

Just perfectly cooked steak. Amazing atmosphere

Unfortunately we weren't very impressed on our last visit. The food was just okay, not commensurate with the price. The service was quite slow. It used to be a great steak restaurant, but unfortunately the quality has declined significantly in our opinion.

Excellent service, excellent meat, very good wine selection. A visit turns eating out into an experience. Recommended at any time. I'd love to come back. See you soon.

All in all a very nice evening! The quality of the meat was top, the service was super nice and the location right next to the Viktualienmarkt is perfect for a little digestive walk through the city center afterwards.

Excellent meat quality, cooked to perfection. The service is attentive and the atmosphere is pleasant. Highly recommended for steak lovers. I'd love to come back :)

A very nice atmosphere with great service and a very good selection of wines The standard steaks are very good but the special cuts are heavenly. I can only rave about this restaurant

Excellent food, perfect service. Always my pleasure

Best Steak House in Town. Service was amazing, These guys know how to steak! Side dishes were on Point 👍🏻 They have a huge wine selection too!

Very friendly service and excellent quality steaks. I will definitely come back!! 😃

True to the motto: I didn't climb to the top of the food chain to eat vegetables! Every person who feels connected to the flesh will find exactly what he/she wants in the golden calf without any ifs or buts. There is a charcoal grill. I was able to try things out and discover new things. Each bite was appropriately rounded off with a fine drop from the endless wine list, which was skilfully presented. My girlfriend also liked it, although she prefers eating grass to cow.

Rarely have I eaten such a good steak - best steak in town. It was just perfect 👌 everything was perfect! Great advice, great service, nice atmosphere. The side dishes of truffle fries and the leaf spinach are also simply a dream. I can only recommend the store 👍

First time in a restaurant in this price category. I never thought I would rave so much about a restaurant. The food, whether the steak or the salad, was a real treat. Definitely coming back. A huge compliment to the whole team.

Great meat selection! Rarely seen such professional service, HAT OFF!! The cocktails at the bar are also very tasty. I will definitely come by a second time ;-)

The food was amazing, especially the steak. Thanks to Markus Kirchberger

The food was great. The steak was exactly as it should be and the waiter's wine recommendation was a perfect match. A successful evening through and through. Any time!

From the service to the food, a full 5 stars. See you soon👌🏾

The food and service were a dream. We would love to come back! We especially liked the old cow. We would love to come back because the service staff were very friendly and professional

The food at “Zum Goldenen Kalb” was really very good, which is why I give it a relatively high rating despite everything. Unfortunately, the visit for my birthday was anything but relaxed. I wanted to spend a nice evening with my two sons and had made reservations for that, but the atmosphere in the restaurant was catastrophic. The noise level was not caused by loud music - this was normally playing in the background - but by the many conversations of the guests, which were extremely reverberant due to the lack of soundproofing measures and made the restaurant a real source of noise. Even ordering was a challenge as we literally had to shout at each other to understand each other. It was hardly possible to have a conversation at the table, which ruined the whole evening. From the main course onwards, the staff were hardly interested in us and concentrated entirely on a large group at the neighboring table. After 20-30 minutes of waiting without any eye contact, I finally asked for the bill myself because the desire for dessert or more drinks had long since disappeared. What was particularly disappointing was that despite having napkins in my ears, which I put in if necessary, an hour later I still had an unpleasant buzzing in my head, as if I had been in a club for hours. Normally I rarely write negative reviews and almost always leave tips, but not this time. When I paid the bill without a tip, the waitress asked irritably if I really didn't want to give anything. After I confirmed this in disappointment, all I got was a surprised look and no question as to whether something was wrong. I would have liked to explain to her why we were disappointed - although we would have had to go outside in the rain because we couldn't understand each other with the noise level in the restaurant. All in all, it's a real shame because the food here is excellent, but the lack of any soundproofing measures and the inattentive service completely ruined the evening. A visit to a restaurant should be a relaxing experience, but I probably won't come back here.

The food is of excellent quality. The meat is aged and prepared very well according to your choice. Crispy fries, harmonious spinach, crunchy salad. Unfortunately, the beer wasn't cold even upon request. The prices are in the very high segment.

let me start by saying i’ve never left a review for anything in my entire life. literally. the food was so awful and underwhelming. i will say, i had the best amaretto sour i’ve ever had here. but that doesn’t make up for the terrible cut of meat, and bland ass sides. no seasoning on anything. giving 2 stars purely for the amaretto

We were there early and had a very good meal! The staff was also very friendly and attentive. The tables are a little too close together for my taste.

Simply brilliant 🤩 super tasty and competent service and advice at the ripening cabinet. I can only recommend it!

Good food but extremely expensive

Nice atmosphere at the Viktualienmarkt! One of the best steak tartars in the city, that's all I had. Nice outside area

I just wanted to share my wonderful experience at Zum Goldenen Kalb during my recent visit, which was my second time there. The dining experience was perfect, with an ambiance that allowed for relaxation after a long working day. The staff were incredibly friendly, always smiling and attentive. The food was absolutely great, and the cleanliness of the restaurant was impressive. It's truly a quiet and nice place to unwind. I look forward to my next visit!

Service first class and authentic. Steak is always a question of philosophy. There are absolute premium cuts here at a premium price. I tried the “best” steak from the regular menu. It was definitely a pleasure. For the equivalent of just under EUR 200 per kilo, for me this is out of all proportion to the fact that you can get even grilled US Black Angus for a third of the price. I always notice one thing: if you're an ambitious griller yourself, you're not afraid to spend €400 + Hardly any steakhouse will make you grin with delight when you get your steak there. With your own experience, your demands increase. The restaurant can't do anything about that. But even a premium steak is no longer an absolute highlight. But what blew me away was the sweet potato puree. I've never had this better anywhere. Strangely, after I added some photos to my review, Google automatically blocked it. I can't explain it, you can only see pictures from the restaurant. Please review or approve manually

When it comes to meat quality, I've been spoiled by Brazil, Argentina and South Africa and can't keep up in any way in terms of price-performance ratio. What should be highlighted is the excellent service.