Excellent fish beach dishes that we live and die for!

On the northern shore of Lake Balaton, in Fövenyes, you can find the Kalóz Strandbisztró, where you will not find hake on the menu, but you will find a “hacked” version of it, the Catfish&Chips. This special dish is a reimagined version of Hungarian fish & chips, which is worth trying not only on the northern shore, but even further afield, even if you get in the car just for this.

It is interesting to note that the Catfish&Chips also won the Beach Dish of the Year competition in 2015, but this dish is not the only dish worth trying. Their catfish burger is also worth a try: the 15 decagrams of catfish fillet is accompanied by fresh vegetables and home-made tomato sauce inside the bun, which makes this fish burger really special. The atmosphere of the Kalóz Strandbisztró is relaxed, the view is magnificent, ​​so the Fövenyes establishment is a hit both as a gastronomic experience and as a place to relax.

The Fogas Bistro is located in Alsóörs, right on the shores of Lake Balaton and it is an unmissable stop for fish lovers! On the menu, which is renewed every two years, you can always find new, creative dishes, and one of the most exciting new features is the cold cream of corn soup with fish mosaics! The refreshing, creamy fish soup is a great summer dish, which should be complemented with the season's new additions of salmon rillette or the all-free green pea stew with home-made catfish sausage! Fogas Bistro pays special attention to ensuring that gluten- and lactose-intolerant people can choose from the menu without any problems. The range of dishes sets the bar high not only on the shores of Lake Balaton, but also in the entire region, especially for those who do not want to compromise on quality.

Fish chips, fish cracklings or carp crisps – there are many names for a fish street food dish that has long been on the menu of the HelloHal Fish Restaurant, located on the shores of Lake Tisza, in Tiszaörvény. The “Hal’ a carte” menu guides guests to the realm of Hungarian freshwater fish, and although it is worth trying all the items, the carp crisps are especially recommended by regulars. The speciality of the dish is that it is made from carp meat, deboned using a special cutting technique, and then fried until crispy. The sauces and side dishes offered with it as well as the friendly environment perfectly complement the fish experience. If you are visiting Lake Tisza, do not miss it!

Uncle Oszi's Fish Fryer is located in Szigliget, on the shores of Lake Balaton, where the crispy fried bream is the main attraction. The crimped fish, coated in paprika flour, is fried in hot oil and then served with fresh bread and French fries. In addition to the bream, the boneless catfish trunk with garlic pesto is a real crowd favourite! For lovers of traditional flavours, Uncle Oszi's empire is an ideal choice, as it evokes the atmosphere of a classic Balaton fish fryer. It is not overly complicated, but every bite contains the Balaton summer and nostalgia, not to mention Uncle Oszi's legacy, which is famous far and wide in Szigliget and across the country. Non plus ultra, all fish is prepared gluten-free! This place is a real top-list stop among fish lovers!

The passion for fish dishes from Lake Balaton is unbroken and more and more people associate the Széchenyi Holiday Card with gastronomic experiences, which now plays an important role in planning domestic holidays and recreation. Most people spend their balance when booking accommodation or in restaurants, for example, on a delicious fish dish from Lake Balaton. The number of accepting places and card holders is increasing year by year, so that the relaxation full of culinary experiences can become even more complete.

“The Széchenyi Holiday Card is a very popular financial solution, and it also plays an important role in domestic tourism in covering expenses. Year after year, we experience that this form of benefit is increasingly popular, and customers are eager to use the balance at their disposal. In addition to being able to enjoy special Balaton dishes, thanks to the card's flexibility and newly introduced options, the SZÉP card can be used in more and more places and for more and more things, even for sports, so relaxation can be even richer in experiences,” said Csaba Soós, Executive Director of Retail Business Development at MBH Bank.