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9 Best Places for Spare Ribs in Vienna

Looking for spare ribs in Vienna? A central choice on Weihburggasse pairs a hearty Austrian menu with a memorable historic cellar setting, making it well suited to dinner in the city centre or a meal after an opera performance.

Before you go, check table availability, confirm the reservation policy and allow time to reach the restaurant. The vaulted setting, accompanying dishes and central location can all shape the evening.

How this guide is ordered

Options are ordered by how closely they match the spare-ribs search, the clarity of their food offering, the character of the setting, their central location and practical booking considerations. Some eligible businesses may purchase enhanced visibility, which can influence their placement.

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Compare 9 Spare-Rib Restaurants in Vienna

Ribs of Vienna #1
What stands out
  • Reservations are held for up to 10 minutes

Ribs of Vienna

4.49324 reviews
Weihburggasse 22, 1010 Wien, Austria
Best for
Hearty dinners in a historic cellar setting

Ribs of Vienna occupies a historic vaulted cellar on Weihburggasse, with thick brick walls and domed ceilings creating a distinctive old-Vienna setting. The Austrian menu centres on ribs alongside salads and French onion soup, making it a fitting choice after an opera performance or for a hearty dinner.

Booking ahead is recommended, and reservations are held for up to 10 minutes.

Rocky Docky's Western-Steak-House #2
What stands out
  • Steaks, ribs, burgers and more

Rocky Docky's Western-Steak-House

4.71511 reviews
Rückertgasse 39, 1160 Wien, Austria
Best for
Casual meat-focused dinners with character

Rocky Docky’s Western-Steak-House brings a saloon-style Wild West atmosphere to Rückertgasse 39 in Vienna. The menu covers steaks, ribs, burgers and more, with a cosy, clean setting that suits an informal meat-focused dinner.

Steak preparation is a central strength, and the secluded location makes a table reservation worthwhile for evenings when you want the full experience without relying on a walk-in seat.

Leopoldauer Alm #3
What stands out
  • Recurring all-you-can-eat schnitzel evenings

Leopoldauer Alm

4.616007 reviews
Wagramer Str. 205, 1210 Wien, Austria
Best for
Group mealsmeat lovers and food events

Leopoldauer Alm is a spacious Vienna restaurant built around hearty portions, substantial meat dishes and a lively event atmosphere. Standout occasions include its recurring all-you-can-eat schnitzel evenings and special ribs-and-wings events, while the menu also runs from garlic soup to grilled meats.

Located on Wagramer Strasse, it suits groups and celebrations, with takeaway kitchen and delivery adding flexibility for larger occasions.

Steak Point #4

Steak Point

4.62051 reviews
Akademiestr. 2A, 1010 Wien, Austria
Best for
Central steak dinners with varied sides

Steak Point is a central Vienna steak house at Akademiestr. 2A, pairing a calm, cosy dining room with steaks, generous sides and grilled vegetables. Tiger prawns and corn broaden the menu beyond meat, making it suitable for groups with different preferences.

Reservations are available and worth arranging ahead for a planned dinner in the city centre.

Fischer´s American Restaurant #5
What stands out
  • Real motorbike decor

Fischer´s American Restaurant

4.61717 reviews
Triester Str. 260-262, 1230 Wien, Austria
Best for
Relaxed American-style meals with steaks or burgers

Fischer’s American Restaurant brings a casual American-style menu to Triester Str. 260-262 in Vienna’s 1230 district. Steaks and burgers are central to the offering, while the restaurant’s real motorbike decor gives the room a distinctive, informal character for group meals or a relaxed night out.

The broad daily opening schedule runs from 9:30 am to 11 pm, with Sunday service from 10 am to 10 pm. It is a practical choice for diners seeking hearty American fare, including a setting with more personality than a standard burger stop.

Mother & the bull #6
What stands out
  • An urban restaurant-and-brewery setting

  • House-brewed Mama Kraft Bier

Mother & the bull

4.53984 reviews
Schellinggasse 5/1, 1010 Wien, Austria
Best for
Steak dinnersburgers and lively central evenings

Mother & the bull combines a steak-house menu with an urban restaurant-and-brewery setting at Schellinggasse 5/1 in Vienna’s first district. Its signature flat iron steaks are grilled at 1,000 degrees, alongside juicy burgers, fresh lunch dishes and house-brewed Mama Kraft Bier.

The lively atmosphere and welcoming service suit both a focused steak dinner and a sociable evening. It opens daily from noon to 11 pm, with a menu that also includes smashed potatoes, spinach and indulgent molten-lava dessert.

Der Ringsmuth #7

Der Ringsmuth

4.51591 reviews
Johannitergasse 1, 1100 Wien, Austria
Best for
Austrian classics with a more varied menu

Der Ringsmuth is a Vienna restaurant focused on authentic Austrian cuisine at Johannitergasse 1. Its menu combines familiar favourites such as schnitzel with more distinctive dishes, including black feather chicken, creating a balanced choice for diners who want local classics alongside something less expected.

The restaurant offers a garden and a cellar area, giving meals different settings depending on the occasion. Friendly, attentive service and short waits suit both casual visits and group dining. It opens Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 am to 11 pm and closes Sunday and Monday.

Trixie Kiddo's New Smoked BBQ #8
What stands out
  • Beef ribs at the centre of the menu

Trixie Kiddo's New Smoked BBQ

4.41105 reviews
Urban-Loritz-Platz 1, 1070 Wien, Austria
Best for
Smoked-meat fans planning a casual meal in Vienna’s 1070 district

Trixie Kiddo’s New Smoked BBQ brings a dedicated smoked-meat focus to Urban-Loritz-Platz, with beef ribs at the centre of the menu. The setting works for an evening meal or a relaxed weekend lunch, and the kitchen’s flavours pair naturally with a generous selection of side dishes.

Reservations are worth arranging ahead, particularly for popular time slots. Portions can feel modest for hearty appetites, so the meal suits diners happy to build their order with sides. The restaurant is open late on weekdays and welcomes dogs.

Oak 107 #9
What stands out
  • English and German service

Oak 107

4.4766 reviews
Mariahilfer Str. 47, 1060 Wien, Austria
Best for
Special-occasion steak menus and wine pairing

Oak 107 presents a modern steakhouse experience on Mariahilfer Straße, with an elegant, minimalist interior and a four-course steak menu for a more complete dinner. The concept also gives attention to wine and a direct, butcher-to-plate style of sourcing.

English and German service makes the restaurant easy to navigate for international diners, while its polished setting fits date nights and celebratory meals.

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Map of spare ribs in Vienna

The featured option is at Weihburggasse 22 in Vienna’s 1st district, placing spare-rib dining within the historic city centre. Its vaulted cellar and old-Vienna atmosphere make the address part of the experience, not just a stopping point for dinner.

Use the central location to plan around an opera visit, hotel stay or walk through the inner city. Reserve ahead and confirm the table arrangements before setting out, especially for a planned evening meal.

What to expect

  • Spare-rib dinnersAustrian restaurant dining centred on hearty ribs for a substantial evening meal.
  • Historic cellar diningA vaulted cellar with thick brick walls and domed ceilings creates a distinctive old-Vienna backdrop.
  • SaladsSalads are available as a lighter accompaniment to a rib-focused dinner.
  • French onion soupFrench onion soup offers an additional warm starter or alternative course.
  • Dinner after the operaThe central address suits a meal planned before or after an opera performance.
  • Advance reservationsBooking ahead is recommended, particularly when planning a popular evening dining slot.

How to plan your visit

  1. Reserve before travelling, especially for dinner or an evening after the opera.
  2. Confirm the reservation policy and how long your table will be held.
  3. Choose the cellar setting if atmosphere matters as much as the meal.
  4. Allow extra time to reach Weihburggasse 22 from your hotel or performance venue.
  5. Ask about the current rib preparation and accompanying dishes when booking.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find spare ribs in Vienna city centre?

The featured address is Weihburggasse 22, 1010 Vienna, in the historic inner city. Ribs of Vienna serves its rib-focused Austrian menu in a vaulted cellar, giving a central dinner an especially distinctive setting.

The location is convenient for combining dinner with a walk through the old town or an evening cultural appointment.

Should I reserve a table for spare ribs in Vienna?

Yes, advance booking is a sensible choice, particularly for dinner and busy cultural evenings. The restaurant is known for recommending reservations, so contacting the venue before travelling can help avoid an unnecessary wait.

Confirm the booking details and table-holding terms directly when you make the reservation.

What is the dining atmosphere like?

Ribs of Vienna occupies a historic vaulted cellar with thick brick walls and domed ceilings. The surroundings create an old-Vienna atmosphere that suits a relaxed, substantial dinner rather than a quick stop.

It can be a good fit when the setting is part of the occasion, such as a meal after an opera performance.

What else can I order with the ribs?

The menu centres on ribs but also includes salads and French onion soup. That gives diners options for adding a starter or choosing a lighter accompaniment alongside a hearty main course.

Ask about the current menu and preparation when booking if you have a particular preference or dietary need.

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