12 Locations
The grill is at the heart of Berlin's love of barbecue and open-fire cooking, from steaks to sausages and vegetables. Across Kreuzberg, Neukölln and Mitte, a grill might mean a steakhouse, a Balkan-style spot or a public barbecue in the park.
This overview gathers Berlin locations built around the grill, from steakhouses and barbecue spots to Middle Eastern and Balkan grills. Some focus on prime cuts and dry-aged beef, others on kebabs, ćevapi and grilled fish.
Browse the places below to find the best grill restaurants in Berlin, compare menus and prices, and book your table.
Located directly on the Spree in Berlin-Mitte, Grill Royal is the city's most famous celebrity restaurant. The menu features cuts from German Simmental to Japanese Wagyu, and its wine selection was listed three times among Berlin's best cellars by Star Wine List 2025. Leonardo DiCaprio, Scarlett Johansson, and Karl Lagerfeld have all dined here.
The American Western Saloon is the only American diner in Berlin with its own Jack Daniel's exhibition: Over 600 exhibits are displayed in showcases and on the walls. Located in the basement of the Fontane House in Reinickendorf, it offers 180 seats, a stage for country bands, and a 50-square-meter dance floor for line dance classes.
Almost hidden away in Berlin's Marzahn district, this steakhouse is one of the top addresses for steak lovers looking for the best quality meat in the city.
Charlottenburg has many faces, but this one is the spiciest: Bier's Kudamm 195 has been serving currywurst with homemade sauce directly on Kurfürstendamm since 1965, where strollers pass by during the day and night owls stop in at night, preferably with a glass of champagne in hand.
The Greenhouse in Glienicke/Nordbahn is the American diner in Berlin for Californian cuisine amidst tropical plants. The burgers are made from Hohenloher beef from Schwäbisch Hall, complemented by spare ribs and beef brisket cooked for 24 hours. Free parking is available outside on the B96, and inside, a new fireplace lounge awaits.
San Martin Argentinisches Steakhouse in Berlin Lichterfelde is a place for gourmets, with excellently prepared grilled steaks and other dishes.
Lion Burger and Steak grills its patties over lava stones that reach over 350 degrees Celsius, making it one of the few American diners in Berlin with its own stone grill. The beef is sourced regionally from a butcher, and the buns are freshly delivered every morning by a baker from Kreuzberg. The restaurant has been located on Warschauer Straße in Friedrichshain since 2015.
The Silverado Steakhouse in Berlin Höhenschönhausen offers an atmospheric ambience and the culinary delights of excellently prepared Argentinian steaks.
Located directly at the Tiergarten lock in Charlottenburg, where excursion boats pass by on the Landwehrkanal, lies one of Berlin's most famous beer gardens. The Schleusenkrug combines beer garden culture with a true water view, a solid grill assortment, and a history dating back to the post-war era.
Watching football with sand between your toes: Strandbad Wendenschloss in Köpenick transforms into Berlin's most relaxed open-air arena for the 2026 World Cup, right on Langer See. Water, beach chairs, and LED screen included.
If you like a rustic place, you will love the Asador. Traditionally the steaks get prepared on a lava grill: sirloin steak, fillet steak, round steak, entrecote or chicken breast fillet.
The Flame Diner in Marienfelde is the American diner in Berlin for rockabilly fans: restored motorcycles are in the dining area, plus pool billiards, darts, and a 1950s-style whisky and cigar lounge. The burgers weigh 200 grams and come from the lava stone grill; live bands regularly play for parties.