Cafe Steinhof

Cafe Steinhof

Owner

Cafe Steinhof, open since 2001, is the distant cousin of our first Park Slope restaurant adventure Max & Moritz, which opened one block away in 1996 and featured monthly "Austrian Nights," with special menus from my birthplace, Vienna. Those proved so popular, that it seemed reasonable to try and establish a place that offered all Austrian food all the time.

We are now offering free movie and live music nights, listed in our calendar of events on our website.

Cafe Steinhof also invites local video artists to participate in our monthly showcase. Any other exciting ideas from creative minds are always welcomed.

Paul Goebert, owner

Caleigh, manager

And your staff at Cafe Steinhof

Contributor

Citysearch

The Scene
A lengthy, shiny dark-wood bar is telling of this Austrian restaurant's aspirations--and its customers. In true Viennese style, Paul Goebert (Max & Moritz) created a casual place where a pint of lager or glass of Gruner Veltliner is an event in itself, to be shared, and shared often. Vintage movie posters, German beer signs, booze and smokes strike a chord with young Slopers, who brave unfamiliar menu choices to find hearteningly home-style fare.

The Food
The Austrian menu features classics, like weiner schnitzel (pounded breaded veal) and saurbraten (marinated beef), as well as more inventive dishes. Start with flaky smoked trout, a Steinhof favorite, or the bold cheese-and-meat plate, including pâté, sour cherries and gherkins. Move on to the delicious chicken paprika, stewed on the bone and served with a creamy sauce over spaetzle. The staff's favorite treat: Rich chocolate custard buried under whipped cream.