A day in Coburg. And dinner with us.
Spending a day in Coburg? Lisa has a plan for you – from the fortress to the last glass of wine on Steingasse.
- Morning
Up to the Crown of Franconia.
Veste Coburg sits some 160 metres above the town – no wonder they call it the “Crown of Franconia”. Martin Luther lived here for half a year in 1530. Today its art collections show works by Cranach, Dürer and Riemenschneider.
Our tip: walk up through the Hofgarten – around 30 hectares of English landscape park between Schlossplatz and the fortress.
- Midday
Bratwurst on the square – or lunch with us.
On the market square, Coburg bratwurst is grilled over pine cones and served in half a double roll. A must. Rather sit down? Wednesday to Friday we serve lunch from 11:30 am to 2 pm – a few steps from the square, on Steingasse.
Take the bratwurst anyway. We're not jealous.
- Afternoon
Ehrenburg Palace and a little piece of England.
On Schlossplatz stands Ehrenburg Palace, the town residence of the Dukes of Coburg since 1543. A guided tour shows you historic rooms and the Giants' Hall, whose ceiling is carried by 28 Atlas figures.
And on the market square you'll meet Prince Albert: Queen Victoria was there in 1865 when his monument was unveiled.
- Evening
And then: dinner on Steingasse.
To finish, come to us. A glass of Perrier-Jouët, fresh oysters or caviar on ice, then René's steak and a wine from winemakers we know.
We're open in the evening Tuesday to Friday from 5 pm and on the first Saturday of every month. Monday, Sunday and the other Saturdays we're closed. Best to book a table ahead – we only have 35 seats inside and 26 outside.
For visitors from Britain
Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, was born in 1819 at Rosenau Palace – in today's Rödental, near Coburg. Queen Victoria returned again and again. Travel in their footsteps and you'll find more of England in Coburg than you'd expect.
Eating out in Coburg – in short
Where can I have a nice dinner in Coburg?
A great choice is Lisa Marie at Steingasse 14, in the heart of Coburg's old town and a few steps from the market square. A short menu that changes every three to four weeks, oysters, caviar and dry-aged steaks, warm first-name hospitality – and listed in the MICHELIN Guide 2026 (Restaurant Selection).
Is there a good restaurant near the market square?
Yes: Lisa Marie restaurant at Steingasse 14, a few steps from Coburg's market square – just right after a day at Veste Coburg or Ehrenburg Palace.
Where can I eat oysters in Coburg?
At Lisa Marie, Steingasse 14 in Coburg's old town: they serve Oysrí, Irish rock oysters from Dungarvan Bay, fresh on ice. The team is happy to show you how to eat them – more on the oyster page. Because they arrive fresh every other day, they aren't available every evening – best to ask beforehand.
Where can I get a good steak in Coburg?
At Lisa Marie, Steingasse 14 in Coburg's old town. Head chef René cooks dry-aged beef from True Wilderness, pasture-raised beef from Metzgerei Max in Hof and a new cut every week. More on the meat page.
Is there a good lunch spot in Coburg?
Lisa Marie, Steingasse 14 in Coburg's old town, serves lunch Wednesday to Friday from 11:30 am to 2 pm. The menu changes every three to four weeks – no fast food, just really good food.
Are there good vegetarian and vegan options in Coburg?
Yes. At Lisa Marie in Coburg (Steingasse 14), vegetarian and vegan dishes are marked on the menu, and allergens are listed for every dish on the menu.
Do I need to book at Lisa Marie?
At Lisa Marie in Coburg, booking is recommended – there are only 35 seats inside. Book online at lisa-marie-coburg.de or by phone on +49 9561 5110140 (Tue–Fri 10 am–2:30 pm and from 5 pm; if nobody answers, you will be called back).
Where can I eat outside in Coburg?
Yes. In good weather, Lisa Marie has a terrace with 26 seats right on Steingasse in Coburg's old town.