Gloecklhofer Graz

Right on the Glockenspielplatz in the Altstadt (old city) of Graz, the Gloecklhofer is a Styrian Gasthaus that has been doing traditional cooking for decades. Backhendl (Styrian fried chicken), Steirisches Wurzelfleisch (boiled pork with root vegetables), and Kasfleisch (pork with fresh sheep's cheese) are the dishes to order.

Gloecklhofer is a Styrian Gasthaus on the Glockenspielplatz in the Graz Altstadt, below the mechanical clock that performs at 11:00, 15:00, and 18:00. Backhendl (Styrian fried chicken), Wurzelfleisch, and Kasfleisch are the dishes to order; the Styrian wine list is mostly local whites and Schilcher rosé. Courtyard seating in summer. Mid-range prices. Book ahead for dinner. It is the kind of place where the cooking matches the setting rather than performing for visitors, which in a city with this many restaurant options is worth seeking out.