12 Locations
Live cooking brings the kitchen into the dining room, and Berlin's restaurants embrace the theatre of it. At a teppanyaki grill or an open chef's counter, live cooking here turns dinner into a show. This overview gathers Berlin locations where the cooking happens in front of you.
Restaurants across Mitte, Charlottenburg and Kreuzberg feature open kitchens, table grills and show cooking, from Asian teppanyaki to Middle Eastern grills and buffet stations. Chef's counters put diners front and centre, and some venues build whole events around the spectacle. It adds energy and interaction to a meal.
Browse the venues below to find live cooking across Berlin, from open kitchens to table grills.
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.
Mother's Day is a wonderful occasion to do something with the whole family. The Mother's Day brunch on May 12, 2019, at Regent Berlin offers the perfect opportunity for this.
Carl & Sophie celebrates Easter Sunday and Easter Monday with a jazz brunch directly on the Spree in Berlin-Moabit. DJ Mitch Alive will be spinning tunes, while fresh dishes are prepared at the live cooking station. The buffet ranges from egg dishes and Domberger bread to desserts. Sparkling wine, coffee, juices, and homemade lemonades are included in the price.
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.
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.
On Easter Sunday, BEAST Berlin serves a multi-course Bubble Brunch. Guests can look forward to slow-braised lamb shank and oxtail to share, shakshuka at the live cooking station, unlimited premium rosé secco, and a House DJ Set. Tickets are limited and must be booked in advance.
At the turn of the year, the New Year's Eve party at Stone Brewing Berlin in Mariendorf will be celebrated with craft beer.
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.
The Brasserie Desbrosses at The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin is closed. The Top10 Berlin editorial team is in the process of researching a replacement. Suggestions are welcome at [email protected]
The centre piece of the Wilson's menu is the "US Prime Rib" which gets cooked at a constantly low temperature for 10 hours to be sautéd and grilled at 220° C in the oven just before serving. This long and careful procedure rewards with an especially tasty crust.
The Tauro grills its steaks on a special US-grill hardly found in Europe.
Hotel de Rome on Bebelplatz invites you to a festive Easter brunch on Easter Sunday with a premium buffet, live cooking station, and a welcome drink to start. The offer is aimed at adults and families with children.