Port361
Donawitz, Leoben
Restaurant in Leoben, Austria
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Port361 is worth considering for an easygoing evening in Leoben, especially if the plan is casual dinner or drinks rather than a formal occasion. Choose it for flexibility and atmosphere; cross-shop Stadt Meierei or Stadlmaier-Alm if the group wants a more defined local meal structure.
About Port361
Port361 is a Leoben venue with a smart-casual dress code and evening service from Wednesday to Saturday. Plan it as a dinner or later-evening stop rather than a lunch option.
Avoid framing Port361 around a specific dish, tasting menu, or destination-restaurant promise. If you are comparing the evening with another option, Johanns Living is a useful point of comparison.
A casual Leoben dinner when ease matters more than ceremony
Port361 makes sense to consider when the practical details fit your night: smart-casual dress and service from 5 PM to 12 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday, so the decision is mostly about whether that evening window works for your plans.
For a similar decision, Stadt Meierei, Stadlmaier-Alm, Weinerei im Baderhaus, and Almhütte Plotscherbauer are natural names to compare separately. Keep the comparison practical: Port361 is best planned around Leoben, evening hours, and dress code rather than an assumed cuisine or menu structure.
Who should choose it next
Choose Port361 if you want a Leoben option within its Wednesday-to-Saturday evening schedule and are comfortable confirming any important details directly before you go.
The main reason to consider Port361 is direct planning. Rather than leaning on awards, price signals, or signature dishes, match the venue to the essentials: Leoben, smart casual, and dinner-hour service from Wednesday through Saturday.
Planning details
- Location
- Kärntner Str. 361, 8700 Leoben, Austria
- Website
- port361.at
- Phone
- +436641429930
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Port361 sits modestly within Leoben’s industrial landscape, favouring understated craft over theatrical dining. The house operates as a neighbourhood anchor: familiar, disciplined and tuned to locals who prioritize consistency and value. You feel the regional context in small touches: the kitchen works within the practical rhythms of a provincial city rather than the spectacle of a capital’s tasting menu scene. That pragmatism produces a calm, workmanlike confidence in the dining room: service is attentive without flourish, plates are refined without excess, and the overall mood is quietly focused on well-executed food rather than showmanship.
Best For
This is a place for serious diners who want high-quality, unpretentious cooking rather than theatrical presentation. It suits date nights and business dinners where conversation matters, and it is steady enough for special occasions that prefer sincerity over spectacle. The local, regular clientele suggests an easygoing setting for celebrations that value substance and reliability; visiting guests should expect a neighbourhood-minded restaurant that delivers consistent plates and a restrained, convivial room rather than grand theatricality.
Ordering Tips
Stick to what the kitchen highlights: the signature items named in the description point to the menu’s strengths: the nori roll with crisp salad and sesame, the green soup with roasted leeks, the crispy specialty with mustard sauce, the tender steak with pasta and spinach, and the artistic dessert with green jelly. The review emphasizes steady, value-driven cooking, so order a selection of these signature dishes to sample the kitchen’s approach. Expect straightforward, carefully executed flavours rather than highly experimental preparations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern and minimalist interior with refined, sophisticated atmosphere that invites guests to relax and enjoy. Cozy yet elegant setting with careful attention to visual presentation and ambiance.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine pairings
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Nori roll with crisp salad and sesame
- Green soup with roasted leeks
- Crispy specialty with mustard sauce
- Tender steak with pasta and spinach
- Artistic dessert with green jelly
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Kärntner Str. 361, 8700 Leoben, Austria
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if Port361 is not the right fit
Choose Stadt Meierei if the priority is a more conventional restaurant plan in Leoben. Choose Stadlmaier-Alm if the group cares more about setting than staying close to an in-town evening route.
Restaurant context
How Port361 compares in Leoben
Port361 is the lower-friction choice in Leoben when the evening needs to stay casual. Stadt Meierei is the more natural comparison for diners who want a clearer meal-first plan, while Stadlmaier-Alm fits better when setting matters and the group wants something more alpine in feel.
Almhütte Plotscherbauer and Weinerei im Baderhaus are better cross-shops if the brief moves away from a simple in-town evening. For a higher-spend contemporary meal, Johanns Living is the clearer splurge, with a defined contemporary positioning and €€€ price tier.
Book Port361 when ease, evening energy, and low ceremony are the priorities. Pick Johanns Living for a more deliberate dining plan, Stadt Meierei for a classic Leoben alternative, and Stadlmaier-Alm when ambience matters more than staying central.
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Compare Port361
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port361 | Leoben | , | , | No published awards |
| Stadt Meierei | Leoben | , | , | No published awards |
| Stadlmaier-Alm | Leoben | , | , | No published awards |
| Almhütte Plotscherbauer | Ubelbach | , | , | No published awards |
| Johanns Living | Bruck an der Mur | Contemporary | €€€ | Michelin Guide Austria 20262026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Weinerei im Baderhaus | Bruck an der Mur | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Port361 handle dietary restrictions?
Check directly before you go if you need a strict restriction handled. Do not assume menu details or dietary accommodation without asking first. The schedule is Wednesday to Saturday from 5 PM to 12 AM, with Port361 closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday.
Is Port361 good for solo dining?
It may work for a solo evening visit if the schedule suits you. Port361 is open Wednesday through Saturday from 5 PM to 12 AM and closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday.
Is Port361 good for a special occasion?
Use it for a special occasion only if the basics fit what you need: Leoben, smart-casual dress, and evening service from Wednesday to Saturday. If awards, tasting menus, price, or a dedicated special-occasion format matter, check directly before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at Port361?
Dinner is the clear choice, because Port361 is open Wednesday to Saturday from 5 PM to 12 AM and closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday.
What are alternatives to Port361?
For comparison planning, consider Stadt Meierei, Weinerei im Baderhaus, Stadlmaier-Alm, Almhütte Plotscherbauer, or Johanns Living as separate options. Compare them on the details that matter for your date rather than assuming Port361 has a particular cuisine, price level, or menu format.
