


No matter if it is Leonardo DiCaprio, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Karl Lagerfeld or many top models - all of them have been seen there. The Grill Royal is currently THE celebrity restaurant in Berlin.
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The lava stone grill gives a clean, even heat and a fine char, and Berlin's grill restaurants make good use of it. Cooking over hot volcanic stones, a lava stone grill here sears meat, fish and vegetables to order. This overview gathers Berlin locations that grill this way.
Restaurants across the city use lava stone grills at the table or in the kitchen, letting diners cook their own or leaving it to the chef. The method suits steaks, seafood and vegetables alike, keeping them juicy with a smoky edge. Some spots build a whole interactive dining experience around it.
Browse the addresses below to find a lava stone grill across Berlin, from tabletop grilling to chef cooked plates.



No matter if it is Leonardo DiCaprio, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Karl Lagerfeld or many top models - all of them have been seen there. The Grill Royal is currently THE celebrity restaurant in Berlin.




The Brooklyn is Berlin's most famous New York steak restaurant, hidden in a vaulted cellar on Köpenicker Straße in Mitte. Guests can look forward to US Prime Beef, a genuine Montague Grill, and an atmosphere that comes pretty close to Manhattan.










On Easter Sunday, Ganymed Brasserie and Brechts Steakhaus combine their kitchens for a gourmet lunch buffet directly on Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin-Mitte. Guests can enjoy a live grilling station, oysters, lamb chops, and seafood, accompanied by live music. Those who wish can book a drink flat rate.

Schöneberg meets Anatolia: At Wittenbergplatz, directly opposite KaDeWe, Baba Pirzola serves classic Turkish grilled cuisine at an elevated level. Juicy lamb chops, aromatic mezze, and a carefully curated wine selection make this oriental restaurant one of Berlin's most convincing Turkish addresses.


In Schöneberg, Taverna Ousia brings the tavern culture of rural Greece directly to Berlin: Mezedes instead of tapas, natural stone floors instead of restaurant design, and hospitality that feels like an evening in the village square.



Brechts Steakhouse on Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin Mitte is not named by chance – it was once Bertolt Brecht's regular haunt. Directly opposite the Berliner Ensemble, it serves world-class dry-aged steaks with views of the Spree and a menu that truly showcases the art of butchery.






French brasserie cuisine directly on the Spree, with a view of the TV Tower and Museum Island: The Ganymed Brasserie on Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin-Mitte combines Parisian elegance with one of the city's most beautiful waterside locations.









Argentinian grill culture just minutes from Alexanderplatz: Las Malvinas in Friedrichshain has been grilling juicy steaks on lava stone for over 25 years – from Black Angus to kilo-Tomahawk. Honest cuisine, fair prices, warm atmosphere.


Midtown Grill at Potsdamer Platz in Mitte brings New York steakhouse tradition to Berlin, without losing its Berliner character. After a comprehensive renovation in autumn 2025, the restaurant appears fresher and more confident than ever. Regional origin, artisanal grilling, and an atmosphere that attracts both hotel guests and Berliners.

The Route 66 Diner in Wilmersdorf is Berlin's largest American Diner: over 600 seats on two floors, plus a terrace for more than 400 guests. The dry-aged beef for the patties is freshly minced every morning at six o'clock and grilled on a lava stone grill. Jukeboxes, old gas pumps, and red benches provide the backdrop.






Located at Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin-Mitte, directly on the Spree river and within sight of the Berliner Ensemble: Brechts Steakhaus combines the literary heritage of Bertolt Brecht with upscale steak enjoyment by the water. One of the city's finest restaurants on the Spree embankment.









At Alexanderplatz, smoky US steakhouse culture meets GDR architecture, served by a team that takes premium meat as seriously as its cocktail menu. BEAST Berlin in Mitte is arguably the city's most central steakhouse.

In the heart of Marzahn, hidden amidst pre-fabricated buildings and high-rises, lies one of Berlin's best steak restaurants. Steakhaus Marzahn stands for exceptional meat quality on an international level, attracting guests from all over the city.



Hoppegarten in Steglitz is Berlin's coziest proof that a good breakfast needs no trends. For decades, this restaurant, cafe, and bar on Schloßstraße has attracted regulars from all over the neighborhood who know: everything here is just right.




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.

The San Martin Argentinian Steakhouse in Berlin-Lichterfelde proves that the best steaks in Berlin are not necessarily found in Mitte. Juicy grilled specialties, honest cuisine, and a price-performance ratio that is unparalleled in this city.



Next to the Theater des Westens on Kantstraße, Wartesaal cooks on an open beechwood grill and in a stone oven for pizza. The business lunch costs 11.50 Euros as a pizza, pasta, or salad menu, including a non-alcoholic drink. 130 seats can be exclusively booked, making it suitable for larger business dinners near Zoo Station.

Langano in Kreuzberg is Berlin's destination for authentic Ethiopian cuisine: spices like cardamom and chili, injera as both plate and cutlery, and hospitality that welcomes everyone.



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.




In the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, where the Berlin Wall once separated East and West, Schönwetter am Mauerpark invites you to chill out in the sand. Cocktails, the smell of barbecue, and electro sounds under the open sky — this beach bar is one of the city's most atmospheric summer spots.




At the Restaurant Grill in the Estrel Hotel Berlin, you can enjoy a very personal celebration for two with a romantic candle-light dinner.






Georgian hospitality with fireplace warmth in Prenzlauer Berg: Restorani Tbilisi at Arnimplatz combines Caucasian grill cuisine, handmade Khinkali, and exquisite Georgian wines with the crackling fire of a natural stone fireplace.

Argentine steak in Berlin, right in Hohenschönhausen: Silverado Steakhouse stands for juicy cuts directly from Argentina, homemade sauces, and an atmosphere that brings South American hospitality to East Berlin.



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.