Restaurant in Graz, Austria
Michelin-noted seasonal cooking outside the city centre.
Kehlberghof holds Michelin Plate recognition for both 2024 and 2025, a Star Wine List White Star, and a 4.8 Google rating from 537 reviews — making it one of the most consistently well-regarded seasonal cuisine restaurants in Graz. At the €€€ price tier, it sits below Artis in cost but above most mid-range city-centre options in documented quality. Book it for a serious dinner that does not require Altstadt convenience.
If you are choosing between Kehlberghof and Graz's more central dining options, the calculus comes down to what you are willing to trade. Restaurants like Schmidhofer im Palais offer international cooking in a polished city-centre setting. Kehlberghof, sitting out along Kehlbergstraße 83 on Graz's quieter southwestern edge, offers seasonal cuisine with a 4.8 Google rating across 537 reviews — a level of sustained positive feedback that is rare for any restaurant, and particularly telling for one at the €€€ price tier. Two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) and a White Star listing on Star Wine List (published November 2024) confirm this is a kitchen that earns its reputation consistently, not occasionally. Book it.
Arriving at Kehlberghof for the first time, the location itself signals something about the experience: this is not a restaurant performing for foot traffic. The address on Kehlbergstraße puts it away from the tourist circuit of the Altstadt, which means your fellow diners are largely people who made a deliberate decision to be there. The atmosphere tends toward the composed and unhurried rather than the loud and energetic — the ambient feel here rewards conversation, not competition with it. If you are coming from central Graz, plan for the journey rather than expecting to stumble in after a walk down the Herrengasse.
The cooking is rooted in seasonal produce, which in Styria means drawing on one of Austria's most ingredient-rich regions. The Michelin Plate recognition signals technically sound cooking that is taken seriously by the guide without yet holding a star , a positioning that often represents the value sweet spot in any city's dining hierarchy. You are paying €€€ for food that has been evaluated against starred competition and found to be credible. For a first visit, lean into whatever the kitchen is featuring most prominently that season, since seasonal cuisine restaurants at this level build their identity around that rotating focus.
The Star Wine List White Star recognition is worth noting separately. It means the wine list has been assessed and found genuinely worth engaging with, not simply functional. If wine matters to your evening, Kehlberghof is one of the Graz addresses where the list warrants actual attention. For context on what serious Austrian wine programs look like at the leading end, Steirereck im Stadtpark in Vienna sets the national benchmark; Kehlberghof's White Star places it in credible company at the regional level.
Seasonal cuisine restaurants that hold Michelin recognition often offer a kitchen-facing counter or bar seating option that changes the meal in a specific way: you move from observer to participant. At venues structured around this format, you get sight lines into the kitchen's rhythm and a more direct relationship with the pacing of service. Whether Kehlberghof operates a formal chef's counter is not confirmed in available data, but if counter or bar seating is offered when you book, take it. At the €€€ price point, you are already investing in the full experience, and proximity to the kitchen at a Michelin-recognised seasonal restaurant in this tier typically pays off in understanding why the food is priced the way it is. Ask at time of booking whether counter seats are available and whether they require a separate reservation.
Kehlberghof is rated Easy on booking difficulty, which means you are unlikely to need weeks of lead time to secure a table. That said, the 4.8 rating across 537 reviews indicates a restaurant with a loyal and growing following, and Michelin Plate recognition from both 2024 and 2025 will have expanded awareness of the venue. For weekend dinner, book at least a week out to avoid unnecessary friction. For weekday lunch or dinner, a few days' notice should be sufficient in most cases. There is no confirmed online booking platform in the available data, so contact the restaurant directly to confirm the current reservation method. Compare this accessibility to Artis, which operates at €€€€ and is likely to require more advance planning.
Graz's dining scene sits within a wider Austrian context of technically disciplined, seasonally focused cooking. If you are building a longer trip around food, Döllerer in Golling an der Salzach and Ikarus in Salzburg represent what the country's most decorated kitchens look like at star level. Kehlberghof sits below that tier but above most of Graz's mid-range options, making it the most practical choice for a single serious dinner in the city without the commitment of a destination meal. For the full picture of what Graz's dining options look like across all price points, see our full Graz restaurants guide.
Kehlberghof is at Kehlbergstraße 83, 8054 Graz, Austria. Cuisine: Seasonal. Price tier: €€€. Google rating: 4.8 (537 reviews). Awards: Michelin Plate 2024, Michelin Plate 2025, Star Wine List White Star (November 2024). Booking difficulty: Easy. Hours and direct booking contact not confirmed in current data , verify before visiting. For more on Graz, see our full Graz hotels guide, our full Graz bars guide, our full Graz wineries guide, and our full Graz experiences guide.
Quick reference: €€€ | Seasonal Cuisine | Michelin Plate 2024 & 2025 | Star Wine List White Star | 4.8/5 (537 reviews) | Booking: Easy | Kehlbergstraße 83, Graz.
Counter or bar seating is not confirmed in Kehlberghof's current data, but if it is available, request it when booking. At a Michelin-recognised seasonal restaurant in the €€€ tier, proximity to the kitchen typically adds to the experience rather than subtracting from it , you get a clearer read on pacing, technique, and what the kitchen is focused on that evening. Ask directly when you make your reservation.
At €€€, Kehlberghof sits in the mid-to-upper tier for Graz, and the evidence supports the price. Two consecutive Michelin Plates and a Star Wine List White Star signal a kitchen and wine program that have been independently assessed as credible, not just popular. A 4.8 Google rating across 537 reviews is a further indicator that the experience delivers consistently. For comparison, Artis charges €€€€ for creative cooking; Kehlberghof gives you Michelin-recognised seasonal cuisine at one price tier lower. That is a reasonable proposition if seasonal Austrian cooking is what you are after.
Specific dietary restriction policies are not confirmed in current data. As a seasonal cuisine restaurant at the €€€ level with Michelin recognition, the kitchen is likely accustomed to accommodating common dietary requirements, but do not assume. Contact the restaurant directly before booking to confirm what they can accommodate , this is especially relevant if your requirements affect a tasting or set menu format.
Three things matter most. First, the location is not central , Kehlbergstraße 83 is on Graz's southwestern edge, so factor in travel time from the Altstadt. Second, this is a composed, unhurried dining environment rather than a high-energy room; it suits dinner with people you want to talk to. Third, the wine list has a Star Wine List White Star, which means it is worth engaging with rather than defaulting to a house pour. Beyond those points, the Michelin Plate and 4.8 rating mean you can book with confidence.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, so this is not a venue where you need to plan a month out. For weekend dinner, a week's notice is a sensible buffer. For weekday visits, a few days should be sufficient. That said, the Michelin Plate recognition and strong review volume mean demand is real, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings. Book as soon as your plans are confirmed rather than waiting. Compared to Restaurant SCHLOSSBERG or Artis, Kehlberghof should be among the more accessible of Graz's recognised restaurants to book at short notice.
Specific group capacity data is not confirmed. At the €€€ price tier, a total bill for a group of six or more adds up quickly, so confirm availability and any group booking requirements directly with the restaurant. If you are planning a larger private event, ask specifically about private dining or reserved sections when you call. For context, other Graz options for group dining at a similar quality level include Schmidhofer im Palais, which may have more formal event infrastructure given its Palais setting.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kehlberghof | Seasonal Cuisine | €€€ | Kehlberghof is a restaurant in Graz, Austria. It was published on Star Wine List on November 26, 2024 and is a White Star.; Michelin Plate (2025); Michelin Plate (2024) | Easy | — |
| Artis | Creative | €€€€ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Mohrenwirt | Regional Cuisine | €€ | Unknown | — | |
| Restaurant Scheucher | Farm to table | €€ | Unknown | — | |
| Restaurant SCHLOSSBERG | Seasonal Cuisine | €€ | Unknown | — | |
| Schmidhofer im Palais | International | €€€ | Unknown | — |
How Kehlberghof stacks up against the competition.
Bar or counter seating is not confirmed in the available venue data for Kehlberghof. Given the Michelin Plate recognition and seasonal cuisine format, the experience is more likely structured around table service. check the venue's official channels to ask about counter options before booking.
At €€€ with two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) and a 4.8 Google rating across 537 reviews, Kehlberghof sits at the more credentialled end of Graz dining. If seasonal, ingredient-led cooking is what you are after and you are prepared for the out-of-centre location on Kehlbergstraße, the value case is solid. For a comparable spend in the city centre, Restaurant SCHLOSSBERG is the closer alternative to weigh up.
Specific dietary accommodation policies are not documented for Kehlberghof. Seasonal cuisine menus can be less flexible than à la carte formats, so if you have strict requirements, contact the restaurant in advance to confirm what can be adjusted.
The address — Kehlbergstraße 83 — puts this restaurant outside Graz's walkable centre, so factor in transport. That trade-off tends to filter the crowd toward people who have specifically chosen to come, which shapes the atmosphere. Michelin Plate status for two consecutive years signals consistent kitchen output, and the 4.8 rating from over 500 reviews is a reliable signal for a first visit.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, so you are unlikely to need weeks of lead time for most nights. That said, a 4.8 rating with 537 reviews means demand is real — aim for at least a few days' notice on weekends, and book further ahead if you have a fixed date or a group.
Group capacity details are not confirmed in the venue data. Given the out-of-centre location and seasonal cuisine format, Kehlberghof may be better suited to smaller parties than a large group dinner. Call or email ahead to discuss table size and any set-menu options for groups before committing.
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