GRILL ROYAL

If there is one address in Germany where steak meets spectacle, it’s Grill Royal. Perched along the Spree river with floor-to-ceiling views and a nightly procession of artists, politicians and global tastemakers, this restaurant has, in 2025, solidified its status as the capital’s definitive dining room for meat, mood and momentum.

The ambiance is unmistakably Berlin—eclectic, glamorous and effortlessly cool. The dining room, adorned with contemporary artworks, low-slung lighting and a view that stretches across the city’s glittering heart, sets the stage for an experience that is equal parts culinary and cultural. It’s a place where grilled ribeye and raw conversations share equal billing.

At the heart of Grill Royal is its robust meat programme, with a menu that reads like a global atlas of prime cuts. From German Simmental and Irish Hereford to Japanese Wagyu and U.S. Prime, each steak is meticulously sourced, dry-aged where appropriate and grilled over high heat to crusted, juicy perfection. The Chateaubriand, the dry-aged ribeye and the bavette with bone marrow butter are perennial favourites - showcasing both technical skill and ingredient purity.

But Grill Royal isn’t only about steak - it’s about luxury without stiffness. The kitchen excels in seafood and vegetables too, with options like grilled wild turbot, hand-cut beef tartare and truffle-dressed greens offering elegant counterpoints to the richness of the grill.

The wine list is deep and worldly, leaning heavily on Bordeaux, Barolo and Burgundy, with a strong showing of German Spätburgunder and Riesling. There’s also a bold cocktail menu and an unspoken house rule that champagne never needs a reason.

Service is sharp and unflustered, with a team that navigates the full house of personalities - from VIPs to artists to first-timers with style, discretion and just enough Berlin edge.

We think also in 2025, Grill Royal remains Berlin’s power table - a place where influence is as much on the plate as in the room. It’s a restaurant that understands that great steak is about more than meat, it’s about atmosphere, timing and presence. For those who want to dine where flame meets finesse and glamour never feels forced, Grill Royal is still the place to be.