GRAND VIEW · GOURMET RESTAURANT AT THE SPORTHOTEL
Signature cuisine with a view
Refined cuisine with a view: chef Yurii Novikov cooks seasonally and regionally — plus a large sun terrace and live music every Saturday above the Vienna Alps.
- Open to all — not just hotel guests
- Live music every Saturday
- Free parking
- Daily noon – 9 pm
- Breakfast Mon–Fri 7–10 am · Sat/Sun to 10:30 am
- up to 150 guests
- Free parking
- non-hotel guests welcome
▶ In action
An evening at the Grand View — signature cuisine, sun terrace & live music above the Vienna Alps.
Dining at the Sporthotel
Four worlds of taste
Sun terrace
A generous sun terrace overlooking the Vienna Alps — catch the first rays over breakfast or enjoy a romantic evening at sunset. Pure relaxation.
Coffee house
The ideal spot to recover after a walk in the mountains: fragrant coffee, cool refreshments and a variety of sweet desserts.
‘Grand View’ festival gourmet menu
An exclusive 5-course menu by chef Yurii Novikov for Kultur.Sommer.Semmering — the finest seasonal ingredients and refined flavours, at fine-dining level. Served as a special lunch. €60 per person, reservation recommended.What lands on the table
Window table with Alpine view at golden hour 
Tartare & herbs 
Fish of the season 
Burrata & tomato 
Main course 
Dessert creation 
Chocolate & fruit
Wiener schnitzel 
Starter Main course 
Market-fresh 
Dessert
Menu highlights
Breakfast buffet
Rich, also for non-hotel guests — Mon–Fri 7–10 am, Sat/Sun to 10:30 am.4-course dinner
Every evening — starter to dessert, with hand-picked wines.Summer gourmet menu
New every Saturday — with live music on the terrace.Festival menu · 5 courses
For Kultur.Sommer.Semmering — fine dining by Yurii Novikov.Panhans Torte
The hazelnut torte from the house of Panhans — a heritage speciality of the Semmering houses. Available in the restaurant and to pre-order as a whole cake.360°
The summit in 360° — see the mountain before dinner
Click to start the official 360° tour — switch between locations at the bottom.
What our guests say
Taste that stays with you
Guests from Austria, Hungary, Czechia, Slovakia, Romania and beyond.
What our guests say
★★★★★
„Das Essen war einfach ausgezeichnet und hat unsere Geschmacksknospen verwöhnt.“★★★★★
„Wunderbares Frühstück, das man auf der Terrasse genießen kann! Sehr hilfsbereites Personal.“★★★★★
„Nagyon jó szálloda, kedves személyzet és kiváló konyha.“★★★★★
„Das Abendmenü war außerordentlich gut — echte Sterneküche. Der Service freundlich und aufmerksam.“★★★★★
„Ausgezeichnete Lage und ein fantastischer Ausblick — mit Service und Küche sehr zufrieden.“★★★★★
„Adorable hotel with perfect panorama and exceptionally delicious food.“Reservations & occasions
Plan your visit
À la carte, celebrations, corporate dinners and festival menus — open to hotel guests and outside visitors alike. For groups of 10+ we recommend a reservation; the restaurant seats up to 150. Smart casual is recommended.
Carolusstraße 10, 2680 Semmering · +43 2664 86 41 0 · office@sporthotel-semmering.at
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Liechtensteinhaus · 1.340 m
The panorama restaurant up at the summit — reachable only by cable car or on foot.
The chef
Fine dining. At home on the Semmering.
Experience the signature cuisine of chef Yurii Novikov, where seasonal ingredients meet precise, elegant flavours. With international kitchen experience, he makes the Grand View a special gourmet address in the region.
★ International kitchen experience✦ Seasonal & regional✦ Signature fine dining
FAQ
Frequent questions
What are the opening hours?
Breakfast from 7:00; the restaurant is open daily from 12:00 to 21:00.
Are there closing days?
Usually open daily; in the low season operating times may be limited. Times may vary — please check in advance at reception.
Is breakfast available to non-hotel guests?
Yes! Breakfast is served daily and open to all guests — Mon–Fri 7:00–10:00, Sat/Sun 7:00–10:30.
Can non-hotel guests dine in the evening?
Of course — our à-la-carte dinner is open to all guests.
Allergies or special diets?
Please let us know in advance. The menu marks common allergens and the staff is happy to help. A children’s menu is available.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking is available for restaurant guests on the hotel grounds.
Do I need to book a table?
For groups of 10 or more we recommend booking; the restaurant seats up to 150 guests in total.
Is there a dress code?
Smart casual is recommended — relaxed, but with style.
Who runs the kitchen?
Chef Yurii Novikov — with international fine-dining experience. Evenings bring his 4-course menu plus an à-la-carte selection with hand-picked wines.
When is the live music on?
Every Saturday — paired with the weekly-changing summer gourmet menu, ideally on the sun terrace overlooking the Vienna Alps.
What is the festival gourmet menu?
An exclusive 5-course menu by Yurii Novikov for Kultur.Sommer.Semmering — the finest seasonal ingredients, served as a special lunch.
What’s on at Christmas and New Year’s Eve?
Christmas brunch on 25 Dec (€48 pp, children 6+ €21, under 6 free) and New Year’s Eve from 6 pm with a 7-course menu, DJ & prize draw (€120 adults, €70 kids 12–14, €50 kids 6–11).
Can I hold a private or corporate event here?
Yes — celebrations, corporate dinners and festival menus are open to hotel guests and outside visitors alike; just send a group enquiry.
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