Küffer Keller Menu Spotlight: Crispy Focaccia to 30-Minute Tomahawk Steaks

If you crave the aroma of wood fire and a menu built for sharing, this Küffer Keller Menu Spotlight: Crispy Focaccia to 30-Minute Tomahawk Steaks is your guide to planning the perfect evening by the pond. From warm, house-made focaccia to the chef’s favourite Tomahawk, here’s what to order, how much to expect per portion, and smart tips to pace your grill feast.

Where grill evenings unfold

Küffer Keller sits quietly at the western end of Dürnstein, framed by stone terraces, gardens, and the Danube. A pond, old stone walls, and a historic vaulted cellar set the scene for long evenings in a sheltered, atmospheric setting.

• Season: 29 April – 3 October 2026
• Days & time: Monday to Saturday from 17:30
• Seating: in the garden and in the cellar vault
• Style: the grill is the centerpiece; cooking happens outdoors, right where the evening unfolds
• Private use: available for intimate celebrations

From crispy focaccia to family-style starters

Start simple and satisfying. Küffer Keller’s bread comes out warm and crisp from the oven — ideal for sharing, dipping, and setting the tone.

• Hausgemachtes Focaccia (€3,90)
• Hausgemachtes Oliven-Focaccia (€3,90)

For groups of two or more, the family-style starter is a relaxed way to try a bit of everything.

• Vorspeisen “Family Style” (€16,90 per person; served from 2 guests):
  • Antipasti
  • Paradeiser & Mozzarella
  • Hausgeselchtes
  • Olives
  • Plus extras such as Garnelen & Marille, Pimientos Padrón, Tzatziki, Olivenöl
  • Served with fresh house-made focaccia

Tip: Pair the focaccia with a drizzle of olive oil from the starter selection, then move straight to the grill.

On the wood grill: signatures, steaks, and seafood

The kitchen lives outdoors at Küffer Keller, so expect straightforward grilling with careful preparation and just-right accompaniments. Sauces are self-serve at the buffet, while sides are ordered separately — a detail that helps you tailor portions for the table.

Grill highlights and prices

Steaks and the big showpiece

• Rumpsteak vom Jungrind comes in two cuts — the 200g Ladies Cut (€22,00) and a 300g steak (€29,00) served medium by default unless you prefer it differently.
• Tomahawk vom Rind is the centerpiece for two: the chef’s favourite cut (€99,00) with a 30-minute wait. Plan your starters and sides accordingly while it grills.

Fish and seafood done right

• Gefüllte Calamari (€18,90): Mediterranean-leaning, finished with garlic butter.
• Fangfrische Forelle aus der Folie (€22,00): Wrapped and grilled with lime and cherry tomatoes for bright, delicate flavors.

For smaller appetites (and kids)

• Rostbratwürstel (€9,90) and Chili-Käse-Krainer (€9,90) deliver classic, satisfying grill bites; the latter is the original from "Artner".

Vegetarians welcome (plus great shareable sides)

Küffer Keller’s grill-centred idea places meat at the heart of the menu, but vegetarians will find fitting options.

• Gegrillter Sellerie – orientalisch (€9,90)
• Gefüllte Zucchini – Feta Käse, Rosmarin, Kirsch-Paradeiser (€17,00)

Round out the table with sides designed to share:

• US Steak Fries (€5,90)
• Rosmarinerdäpfel (€5,50)
• Zwei Stück gegrillte Spitzpaprika – Olivenöl (€6,50)
• Grüner Spargel (€8,50)
• Salat vom Buffet – all you can eat (€9,50)

Sauces, pacing, and smart ordering

One of the most useful details at Küffer Keller: sauces live at the buffet, so you can simply help yourself. Meanwhile, sides are ordered to the table — a small distinction that makes service flow smoothly.

• Sauces at the buffet: Chili Mayonnaise, Smokey BBQ Sauce, Kräuter Sauerrahm Dip
• Sides: order with your mains to time everything well
• Tomahawk timing: allow 30 minutes; enjoy focaccia, Family Style starters, or a grilled vegetable while you wait

Pro tip: For groups, combine one showpiece (Tomahawk vom Rind) with a mix of sides and one or two additional proteins (for example, a Rumpsteak and the Forelle). This keeps plates moving while the Tomahawk rests and is carved.

Wine to match the moment

In the back of the cosy Stüberl, a small vinothek invites you to choose personally: easy-drinking wines alongside a few single bottles, ready to be discovered. The hands-on approach makes wine part of the evening.

• Choose directly from the vinothek; see, hold, decide yourself
• Keep pairings simple: robust reds flatter beef; bright, chilled whites complement fish and vegetables; aromatic whites can play nicely with garlic butter and herbs

Quick answers for planners

• How long does the Tomahawk take? 30 minutes of wait time.
• Are sauces included? Yes — simply pick them up at the buffet (Chili Mayonnaise, Smokey BBQ Sauce, Kräuter Sauerrahm Dip).
• When is Küffer Keller open? Monday to Saturday from 17:30 during the 2026 season (29 April – 3 October).
• Are vegan dishes available? No purely vegan dishes; suitable vegetarian options are on the menu.
• Can I book a special table experience? Yes — the Circle Grill seats up to 12 guests, and there is only one.
• Can I host a private celebration? Yes — the garden and historic vault create a calm, protected setting for private evenings.

Portion tips and ordering game plan

Use these pointers to build a balanced, shareable spread:

1. Start with bread: Order Hausgemachtes Focaccia (and Oliven-Focaccia) to arrive with your first drinks.
2. Share a starter: If you are two or more, select Vorspeisen “Family Style” for a tasting of antipasti, Paradeiser & Mozzarella, Hausgeselchtes, and olives — plus extras like Garnelen & Marille and Pimientos Padrón.
3. Pick a hero cut: Choose the Tomahawk vom Rind for two if you want theatre at the table; factor in 30 minutes.
4. Add a complementary grill choice: Rumpsteak vom Jungrind (200g or 300g), Gefüllte Calamari, or Fangfrische Forelle aus der Folie.
5. Build your sides to share: US Steak Fries, Rosmarinerdäpfel, grilled Spitzpaprika, Grüner Spargel, and the all-you-can-eat salad buffet.
6. Grab sauces early: Visit the buffet for Chili Mayonnaise, Smokey BBQ Sauce, and Kräuter Sauerrahm Dip so they’re ready when the mains land.
7. Balance for vegetarians: Include Gegrillter Sellerie or Gefüllte Zucchini so everyone has a satisfying plate.

Beyond the plate: experiences to consider

• Am Grill: The cooking happens in the open, right where the evening unfolds — part theatre, part aroma, entirely convivial.
• Circle Grill: One table, one fire, up to twelve seats — book early.
• Feiern im Küffer Keller: The multi-level garden with a view towards the Danube and the quiet, historic vault make a distinctive backdrop for birthdays, company gatherings, and private occasions.

Practical takeaways

• The grill is the star: menus are focused, wood-fired, and built for sharing.
• Prices are transparent: from focaccia (€3,90) to the chef’s favourite Tomahawk (€99,00 for two).
• Sides and sauces are strategic: order sides; pick up sauces at the buffet.
• Vegetarians have options: grilled celery and stuffed zucchini headline, with plenty of sides.
• Plan the clock: Tomahawk needs 30 minutes; use starters and vegetables to bridge the time.
• Season and hours: Monday–Saturday from 17:30, 29 April – 3 October 2026.
• One-of-a-kind table: the Circle Grill hosts up to 12; there is only one.

Conclusion

Crisp focaccia, unfussy starters, and a focused line-up from the wood grill make Küffer Keller an easy place to order well — whether you’re sharing Rostbratwürstel and greens, going all-in on a 300g Rumpsteak, or planning the theatre of a Tomahawk vom Rind for two. Sauces are ready at the buffet, sides are designed to share, and the setting — garden by the pond or the historic vault — invites you to stretch the evening.

Ready to taste it for yourself? Reserve your spot via BOOKaTable, consider the Circle Grill if you’re up to twelve, or enquire about private evenings for special celebrations. Then arrive hungry and let the grill set the pace.