Salon Marie
Lend, Graz
Restaurant in Graz, Austria
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical Graz pick for a flexible evening rather than a high-commitment destination meal. Choose Salon Marie when the plan may stretch later and the group needs a central, easygoing option; choose Mohrenwirt instead if regional Austrian cooking is the main reason for going out.
About Salon Marie
Choose Salon Marie in Graz when the timing is the main question. It opens in the morning every day, offers evening hours from Tuesday to Saturday, stays open later on Friday and Saturday. Beyond that, keep the plan simple: menu specifics, pricing, service format, awards are not listed here.
A flexible Graz pick when the schedule matters
Salon Marie makes the clearest case as a timing-led option in Graz. It is not a place to build around a named chef, award trail, specific cuisine, or tasting-menu format. What stands out is the schedule: morning service daily, evening service Tuesday through Saturday, service until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
For a first pass at Graz dining, cross-check it against our full Graz restaurants guide. If the night is shifting later, our full Graz bars guide may be a useful next tab; for a fuller city plan, add our full Graz hotels guide, our full Graz wineries guide, our full Graz experiences guide.
Where it fits among Graz alternatives
Use Salon Marie as a Graz option when its hours fit the plan: morning on any day, evening from Tuesday to Saturday, later on Friday or Saturday. For alternatives, compare it with Der Steirer, Kabuff, Mohrenwirt, Toshi, Wiki Wiki Poke depending on the kind of outing you want.
For readers building a wider Austria list, keep Salon Marie separate from other dining rooms outside this specific Graz decision. The information here is limited to hours and smart-casual dress, so it is best used as a practical planning note rather than a claim about cuisine, accolades, price, or signature dishes.
Planning details
- Location
- Grieskai 4-8, 8020 Graz, Austria
- Website
- salonmarie.at
- Phone
- +43316706683
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Salon Marie sits on the Grieskai embankment and reads as a riverside room that balances refinement with a conversational demeanour. The write-up places it in the midst of Graz’s evolving dining scene, where kitchens oscillate between formal tasting-menu arguments and quieter, observational cooking. Salon Marie is described as part of that middle ground: attentive to structure and local sourcing but less performative than the city’s institutional heavyweights. The result is a scenic, measured setting where the riverfront address underpins an understated, polished dining experience rather than theatrical showmanship.
Best For
This is a restaurant suited to intentional meals — evenings that favour structure, whether that means a composed tasting sequence or a thoughtful à la carte built for sharing. The description frames Salon Marie among houses that reward diners who want to engage with menu architecture and regional sourcing, so it fits date nights and special evenings where the meal itself is the focus. Its riverside location also makes it a scenic stop within Graz’s Grieskai dining cluster, appealing to visitors exploring the city’s contemporary culinary identity.
Ordering Tips
Menus at Salon Marie are discussed in terms of overall architecture rather than individual plates, so ask about the kitchen’s current format — whether a single tasting sequence, a flexible à la carte for sharing, or a hybrid. When ordering, consider signature options called out for the house such as the Return of the Cordon Bleu, Wiener Schnitzel and the tuna steak; these dishes give a clear sense of the kitchen’s range. If you prefer a more exploratory meal, inquire about tasting sequences; if you want to mix and match, confirm which dishes are designed for sharing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, inviting, and stylish with vibrant evening atmosphere, live music, and candlelit cocktail bar.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Return of the Cordon Bleu
- Wiener Schnitzel
- tuna steak
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Wiki Wiki Poke, Notable alternative
- Mohrenwirt, Regional Cuisine, €€
- Der Steirer, Notable alternative
- Toshi, Notable alternative
- Kabuff, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Graz
Choose Salon Marie when ease and flexibility matter more than a clearly defined cuisine lane. Mohrenwirt is the stronger call for Regional Cuisine at €€, especially if the meal itself is the point. Salon Marie is the safer pick for a looser evening plan where the group may want to linger rather than commit to a more food-focused brief.
Wiki Wiki Poke is the casual, quicker alternative; it makes more sense when value and speed beat ambiance. Der Steirer is a better cross-shop for a more explicitly Graz-feeling meal, while Toshi points the decision toward a different cuisine mood. For a drinks-led night, Kabuff is the peer to check before committing to a full sit-down plan.
In booking terms, Salon Marie reads as the easy option in this set. That does not make it the automatic choice; it makes it useful when the group is undecided, timing is loose, or the evening needs a second venue after dinner.
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Compare Salon Marie
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salon Marie | Graz | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Wiki Wiki Poke | Graz | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Mohrenwirt | Graz | Regional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide Austria 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Der Steirer | Graz | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Toshi | Graz | ; | ; | Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026 · #682026 Tabelog Silver · #1482026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended2025 Tabelog Silver |
| Kabuff | Graz | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Salon Marie accommodate groups?
What should I wear to Salon Marie?
The dress code is smart casual. A neat, relaxed look is the safest choice.
Is Salon Marie good for a special occasion?
Friday and Saturday hours run until 1 AM, while other days have shorter service windows.
What are alternatives to Salon Marie in Graz?
Other Graz options to compare include Mohrenwirt, Der Steirer, Toshi, Kabuff, Wiki Wiki Poke. Check each venue's current details before deciding.
Is lunch or dinner better at Salon Marie?
Salon Marie lists morning hours daily, evening hours Tuesday through Saturday, later hours on Friday and Saturday, so plan around those windows.
