Clocktower — Restaurant in Graz

I recently stopped by Clocktower on Kärntnerstraße in Graz. Its bold orange façade, surrounded by Harley-Davidson bikes, gives you the clear signal: American diner with a biker twist.

Inside, the vibe blends dim lighting with retro Americana—leather seats, neon signs, framed motorcycles, and a genuine saloon feel. I dove into their smoked “Brandy Style Beef Ribs”; rich, smoky, and tender, they delivered on flavor and indulgence. The Filet Mignon and tenderloin were equally impressive, cooked just right and paired with hearty sides.

This place is all about the experience—big portions, bold flavors, and rock-solid service. The staff felt welcoming and helped pace my meal so I could enjoy every dish without rush.

Clocktower nails that rugged, American bar and grill experience right in the heart of Graz. If you're in the mood for top-tier ribs, steaks, and atmosphere, this is your spot.

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Worth a visit at least once, it was quite a treat due to the American atmosphere created by the many replica Harvey's that were bar seats, American memorabilia, gas tank cabinets, gas tank fridges, statues, photos and the overall lighting, colours and theme. The food choice is wide and varied, though the food itself was not amazing. Being Austria, it is relatively expensive. The coffee was too strong, in the common thimble-sized cup. The milk jug was literally thimble-sized. This is not an exaggeration. My steak, as usually the case, was brought medium to rare, when I ordered medium to well. The grillers or chefs always seem to want to fix my error by making sure I get the steak the way they like it, not how I ordered it and like it. One star each removed for the raw steak and tiny...

Amazing food! The portions are generous (especially the ribs!) and well prepared. Best experience of American-style milkshakes (both blueberry and strawberry milkshakes were served with whipped cream and fresh fruits, delicious! 😋)

Our waiter spoke very good English since we had some non German speakers among us. We all felt included in the ordering process thanks to that 😊It's not a common practice in Graz to switch to English so we appreciated it a lot!

Sadly we didnt ask the kind waiter's name, but he was a tall man with brown hair...