Restaurants in Gelsenkirchen: 10 Places from Our List

Gelsenkirchen has a food scene that runs from traditional German inns and steakhouses to fish and sushi restaurants. If you want to eat out in the Ruhr region, you will find places here for a family outing as well as for an evening with friends.

In this guide we introduce 10 places worth a visit from our list of the best, each with an address and a link to its detail page. You will also find pointers on what to look for when choosing and booking.

Traditional German Restaurants in Gelsenkirchen

We collect traditional inns in our list of traditional German restaurants in Gelsenkirchen. We introduce five of them here.

Zum Dorfplatz

You will find Zum Dorfplatz at Hauptstraße 44.

Restaurant Schlegelkrug

The Restaurant Schlegelkrug is at Franz-Bielefeld-Straße 27.

Zum Hexenhäuschen

Head to Zum Hexenhäuschen at Marienstraße 6.

Waldhaus am See

Waldhaus am See can be found at Nienhausenstraße 43.

Restaurant Forster

You will find the Restaurant Forster at Emscherbruch 72.

💡 Tip: Book a table in good time, especially at weekends.

Steakhouses in Gelsenkirchen

If you prefer meat, you will find more addresses in our list of steak restaurants in Gelsenkirchen. We introduce three of them here.

Steakhaus Argentina im Haus Büscher

The Steakhaus Argentina im Haus Büscher has the address Gecksheide 148.

Restaurant Steakhouse Hirt

The Restaurant Steakhouse Hirt is at Arminstraße 14-16.

Steakhouse Schulte Kellinghaus

Head to the Steakhouse Schulte Kellinghaus at Ulfkotter Straße 601.

Fish and Sushi in Gelsenkirchen

For fish, take a look at our list of fish restaurants in Gelsenkirchen, and for sushi at our list of sushi restaurants.

Fisch & Steakhouse Nasip

You will find Fisch & Steakhouse Nasip at Wiedehopfstraße 17.

Oishi Sushi

Oishi Sushi is at Münsterstraße 90.

💡 Tip: Many restaurants offer a lunchtime deal during the week. Ask about it if you would like to get to know a restaurant at a lower price.

How to Find the Right Restaurant

Think in advance about what you need the restaurant for: a family meal makes different demands from a business meeting or an evening for two.

• Booking: At weekends and on public holidays, popular places fill up quickly. For larger groups, you should enquire particularly early.
• Checking the menu: You will find current menus, prices and opening hours on each restaurant's website.
• Vegetarian and vegan: If this matters to you, ask about suitable dishes before you reserve.
• With children: Ask in advance whether high chairs or a children's menu are available.

📍 Discover more: Explore further recommendations for Gelsenkirchen on our city page.

Conclusion

Gelsenkirchen has restaurants for many occasions. The ten addresses introduced here come from our list of the best and are a good starting point for your planning. Check the current opening hours before you go and reserve in good time if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cuisines are in our list of the best?

Our list of the best includes traditional German, Italian and Turkish cooking as well as steakhouses, fish restaurants and sushi places.

Do I need to book at restaurants in Gelsenkirchen?

A reservation makes sense, especially at weekends and for special occasions. You will find current options on each restaurant's website.

Where can I find menus and prices?

You will find current menus and prices on each restaurant's website.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

That differs from restaurant to restaurant. It is best to ask before you reserve.