PRO tip: read the menu outside and decide what you want before you enter because it's sensory…read moreoverload and the people working there have zero patience. This is 100% authentic CZECH cuisine and experience. Generous portions, gruff service, cheap prices. There's a mix of locals and tourists so be prepared to be jowled and jockey for a seat. With that said it's filling, tasty, and 100% authentic. You have to have at least one meal here in order to say that you visited Prague. No ambience :)

Every local I ran into during my time in Prague said this was one of the best restaurants for local…read moreCzech food. I read a little about it online and some people said ordering can be intense and stressful, so I did my homework, kitted up, and got ready to go to war. There's a menu with the most popular dishes outside so to limit the decision fatigue, I knew I was gonna order a #1. I entered the restaurant where the staff handed me a slip of paper and sent me through the gates. You walk to the serving line, hand the staff your paper and tell them what you want, then take your plate and paper somewhere to sit down and eat. Way easier than what online experiences said to expect. There's a seating area which resembles an atrium so I knew I had to sit there. Their most popular dish, a Sirloin in Cream Sauce isn't much of one for looks. What the dish lacks in looks, is made up for in quality and taste. The bread tasted so good with the sauce, I couldn't help but saturate each slice. The beef was soft and was disguised under the sauce as a surprisingly hefty portion. A solid, well balanced dish. All in all, this restaurant is easily the best bang-for-your-buck to try out some authentic Czech food while not breaking the bank at all. I had a wonderful experience where I was able to sit down, relax and feel a bit more immersed in the culture. You won't have any issues with trying out this place and if you do, at least it's inexpensive.

Nice location next to the castle. Great find as it provided a fantastic location and scenery over…read morethe city. Food was excellent - very European. Delicious dishes and great service by very attentive waitstaff. Enjoyed their beer on tap too.

Absolutely delicious! Great views from the patio. Friendly service. Two-course meal is a great deal!read more

Great local bar, so if you are a tourist be respectful to local patrons having a beer…read more Food is very good and plenty of choices of beer, can be hard to find the table but once you are seated service is prompt. Good location to visit!

Best meal of our trip to Prague. Extremely well-run pub with hearty fare like duck hearts and beef…read moresteaks. We had the grilled pork chop, quarter duck, and a side of fries, and each dish was excellent. For example, the duck is seasoned in fennel and extremely tender. Only Pilsner Urqell on tap, poured the customary way (mostly foam) The vibe is warm, with wood paneling and large TVs that air the hockey games. Mostly local clients who share large table. The staff were very welcoming, and were happy to help us even though we only spoke English. The price is extremely reasonable, we paid about 22 euros for two entrees and three 1/2 liter beers.

First night in Prague, and we wanted to try local cuisine. Quite honestly, I have always thought of…read moreCzech food as hearty, which has never been my preference. I had beef neck sous-vide with a lager. The beef was accompanied by a poached egg, bread dumplings, and a dill sauce. I was expecting something heavy, but it wasn't. It was really excellent. So fun to try new foods when traveling.

TLDR: there are better options for food and beer. I came here because the reviews were excellent,…read morehowever, I wasn't the biggest fan. We ordered the beef cheeks, which were served cold (likely as intended but not what I was expecting). Flavor was fine but not great. The burger was also just okay. For something so standard, it was passable but not likely to order again. Our favorite dishes were 1) the duck and 2) potato and vegetable patties. Duck was crispy, hot, and had pretty good flavor! The vegetable patties were also crispy and balanced, slightly sweet. The beer list was limited but we liked what we ordered. Hate to be a broken record but we've had better while in the city. Wouldn't recommend this place to a friend since it was just average.

What a great restaurant! I found this from a few reviews, and sure enough, the food, the beer, and…read morethe service were all top-notch! I went back the very next night, and I enjoyed a second dish just as much. I am so glad I stopped by, and the busy staff were always glad to see me.

Our air bnb host told us about this place so we decided to give it a try. We had a good visit, the…read moreserver was friendly and so was the host. I don't think I'm not a fan or traditional Czech food personally. Everything was very filling since it comes with so much bread/dumplings. The tar tare was really good and the bread that came with that was my favorite thing here.

Arrived late on a Friday night for a weekend visit and needed food so I found Potrefená on Yelp…read more Got here at 11:15 and there were still a few customers. I was encouraged to order quickly as they close at midnight. The restaurant has a modern/hipster feel. I sat in the front area that had a mix of regular and high tables. The smell of grilled meat was in the air. Started with the Staropramen Eleven-what else?! Just wanted to get a sampling of Czech fare so ordered the grilled spicy sausage and assorted Czech cheese. There were 3 types of cheese and all were tasty. Tartare of Olomouc, whipped Blue Cheese & marinated Camembert. I Iiked the Camembert the most. They grind and make their own sausage & you can tell as they were seasoned perfectly and grilled just right. Service was good. That said, they were ready to finish up so if you come after 11 & want food have your order ready. This was the meal I needed after a few hours of travel!

My girlfriend and I shared the duck confit and the traditional kulaida soup, which was plenty for…read moreus after having a couple of beers. The duck was tasty with a nice gravy and buns on the side. It was my first time trying kulaida but I enjoyed it despite having nothing to compare it to. Restaurant ambiance was nice for a restaurant/brewery style place. Our servers all spoke English and were polite. Would visit again.

Lokal is a famous Prague institution and absolutely lived up to the hype. We visited on a World Cup…read moregame evening, and the atmosphere was electric! We ordered the meatloaf, fried cheese, and plenty of Czech beer. The food was delicious, fresh, and came out quickly. The Czech beer was fantastic--so smooth and easy to drink that you barely realize how many liters you've had! The dessert wasn't really my thing, but everything else was excellent. Service was outstanding. The servers were friendly, attentive, and incredibly efficient even with the restaurant buzzing with people and the game on. The vibe is what makes Lokal so special--lively, casual, and quintessentially Czech. If you're in Prague and want great food, excellent beer, and a fun local atmosphere, this is a must-visit.

While in Prague, a ton of people recommended I try out the Lokál restaurants. As this was the…read moreclosest location to where I was staying, I decided to give it a go. The place was packed upon entrance so it may benefit to schedule a reservation for a larger party. As I was by my lonesome, I sat down at a table and began to take in the atmosphere. The hall was breathing with life of people enjoying drinks and chatting, so don't expect a quiet dining experience. My waitress recommended I try the sausage variety as an appetizer so I gave it a go. The food came out after about five minutes. I could be intoxicated by the delight of visiting Europe but the sausages were so delicious and fresh. The mustard and horseradish which accompanied the dish were delicious and complimented the protein so well. For the main dish, my waitress also recommended the Chicken and Rice. The food followed my appetizer about five minutes after. Upon first sight, the portions and composition of the plate spoke to me in a commanding yet soft whisper. The chicken was so tender that it melted off the bone. The rice was so dense yet fluffy. Each bite combination sprinkled with the gravy made for a euphoric taste in each chew. In other words, the food was incredible. This restaurant provided to perfect opportunity to try out traditional Czech food without leaving a hole in you wallet. The pricing, the vibes, and the seemingly unlimited beer made for an authentic experience. It is definitely worth a visit here, or at any of the Lokál chains if you find yourself in Prague.

One of my favorite meals I had in PRAUGE! It was just the environment I wanted to be in. No BS, No…read morefancy reservations, just pure meat lovers heaven. The beef tartar was some of the best I've ever had. Definitely worth checking out. Exactly the meal I wanted.

Kantyna is definitely not a place for herbivores. Vegans will tear this place down. It is a very…read moremeat-heavy restaurant. Located in Old Town Prague, this place was highly recommended by many. They do not take reservations, so seating is first come, first serve. There are two ways to dine at this place. The first is that you make it to their hot food station where food is already cooked. You then pick the meat and side dishes you want and then they will charge you based on the weight of the food. The second is that you go to their butcher station (located at the entrance of the restaurant), pick a piece of their cut (steak or pork), and they will cook it right there for you along with the side dishes you picked. Beer can be ordered on the inside too as they have a brewery station. You eat first and then you pay before you leave. I opted for the second option and got a piece of bone-in steak. My two side dishes were grilled potatoes and vegetables. The steak was delicious, potato was cooked very well, vegetables were a little bit oily but overall acceptable. I think the quality of their steak was great, but I also wouldn't say it was the best steak I've had. Prague food in general is cheap, but this whole meal was about $60 for me, so pretty pricy by Prague standard. Of note, they do have unlimited bread, but there is no butter, so another small let down for me. Service was kinda non-existent. Other than the server coming over to deliver my food, I've never seen him ever again. I managed to hunt him down for a piece of napkin, but that took more effort than me trying to stuff down my last piece of the steak. Overall I would come here again. The steak is good, but not amazing. The price by Prague-standard is high, but by US-standard is normal.