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Dining at Lake Faak: our lakeside restaurant right by the water
A spot on the shore, the aroma from the grill and a glass of wine from the three-border region in the evening sun: at the lakeside restaurant at Lake Faak, every meal by the lake becomes a little holiday moment – for hotel guests and day guests alike.
Dining at Lake Faak
Cuisine right by the water
There are tables you never forget – and one of them is right by the water with us. At the restaurant in Faak am See you sit so close to the shore that the turquoise water of Lake Faak in the evening sun seems to reach all the way to the terrace. Add the soft clinking of glasses, the view of the mountains – and time that simply passes more slowly here.
In this article from our magazine about Holidays at Lake Faak we answer the questions our guests ask us most often about dining by the lake: what our kitchen brings to the table, whether you can drop by without staying overnight, when we're open – and which regional delights await you.
Question 1 · The cuisine
What does the lakeside restaurant at Lake Faak offer?
A cuisine that brings two worlds together: hearty Carinthian specialities and sunny Italian-Mediterranean classics – fresh, seasonal and served right by the water.
Carinthian & international specialities
On the plate you'll find what belongs to Carinthian hospitality: Carinthian and international specialities, changing seasonal dishes and tastefully grilled meat specialities. Down-to-earth, honest and arranged with an eye for detail.
- Carinthian & international specialities
- Changing seasonal dishes
- Tastefully grilled meat specialities
- Seasonal side dishes
Pizza, pasta & wines from the three-border region
A touch of the south right by the lake: Italian-Mediterranean dishes, a wide selection of pizza and pasta and, alongside, quality wines from the three-border region. And for a little break in between, the beach bar serves snacks and rolls right on the beach.
- Wide selection of pizza & pasta
- Italian-Mediterranean dishes
- Quality wines from the three-border region
- Beach bar with snacks & rolls on the beach
Question 2 · Also for day guests
Is the restaurant in Faak am See also open to day guests?
Yes. You don't have to stay with us to enjoy a meal with us: our lakeside restaurant is a popular destination for day guests from the region and the surrounding area too. Whether a relaxed lunch on the sunny terrace or a long evening by the water – you are most welcome.
For families, the children's play lawn is ideal: the children play while you dine in peace by the lake. Free parking is available right by the hotel. And if the weather doesn't cooperate for once, dining indoors is just as pleasant. If you'd like to spend the day by the water, you'll find everything about swimming at the private beach in our magazine. You'll find all the details about your visit on the page about the lakeside restaurant.
Summer evenings by the lake
"Where the glass of wine catches the evening sun and the view reaches across the turquoise Lake Faak – à la carte dining, for hotel guests and day guests alike."Strandhotel Faak · terrace with lake views
Question 3 · Opening hours & reservations
When are we open – and is a reservation necessary?
The lakeside restaurant is open for you from May to October daily from 11:00 to 20:00 – all summer long at Lake Faak. We recommend making a reservation, especially for the sought-after seats on the terrace with lake views, which are quickly taken on fine days.
The easiest way to reserve is by phone on +43 (0) 4254 2180 or by email to office@strandhotelfaak.com. Our menu & drinks list gives you an overview of our dishes and drinks.
Question 4 · Regional & seasonal
Which regional & seasonal highlights await you?
Whatever the season offers shapes the menu: regional cuisine, the grill and Mediterranean classics – each at its finest in its own time.
Fresh in season
Changing seasonal dishes and Carinthian specialities bring to the table whatever the region currently offers – freshly prepared and honestly arranged.
From the grill
Tastefully grilled meat specialities with seasonal sides – hearty dining for balmy summer evenings by the water.
The south by the lake
Pizza, pasta and Italian-Mediterranean classics, alongside quality wines from the three-border region: a piece of the holiday feeling on every plate.
Which dishes are currently on the menu depends on the season and the daily offering – the current details are best found out directly from the hotel. You'll find a full overview of your stay under Holidays at Lake Faak.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions about dining at Lake Faak
What does the lakeside restaurant at Lake Faak offer?
Carinthian and international specialities, changing seasonal dishes, Italian-Mediterranean dishes, tastefully grilled meat specialities as well as a wide selection of pizza and pasta – alongside quality wines from the three-border region. You dine right by the water on the terrace with lake views; on the beach there is also the beach bar with snacks and rolls.
Is the restaurant in Faak am See also open to day guests?
Yes. Our lakeside restaurant is a popular destination for day guests from the region and the surrounding area too – with no overnight stay required. A children's play lawn and free parking right by the hotel make a visit especially convenient.
When are we open and is a reservation necessary?
The lakeside restaurant is open from May to October daily from 11:00 to 20:00. We recommend making a reservation, especially for the terrace with lake views – by phone on +43 (0) 4254 2180 or by email to office@strandhotelfaak.com. Our menu & drinks list gives you an overview.
Holidays right by the water
Enjoy your summer at Lake Faak
Dining by the lake, a glass of wine in the evening sun and, the next morning, straight to the private beach – if you stay at Strandhotel Faak, the lakeside restaurant is right on your doorstep. Secure your spot on the southern shore, with a guaranteed best price when you book direct.