OX Restaurant & Grill

OX Restaurant & Grill is a steakhouse at Marktgasse 10 in central Interlaken, Switzerland, on the main shopping street of the town in the Bernese Oberland. The kitchen specialises in dry-aged steaks and grilled meats, with Swiss staples such as cheese fondue and Berner Rösti also on the menu, so a mixed group can find something for everyone. Typical prices from the menu include a 200 g rib eye at CHF 48 (~$59), a 500 g dry-aged T-bone at CHF 79 (~$97), Berner Rösti at CHF 25 (~$31) and the OX Cheese Burger at CHF 29.5 (~$36). Cheese fondue costs CHF 25 (~$31) for one person or CHF 39 (~$48) for two, which makes it one of the more affordable ways to try the dish in town. The T-bone is the showpiece for sharing, and the dry-aged beef is the main reason to choose this restaurant over the tavern-style fondue houses nearby. The dining room is modern and informal, with grill-house styling rather than a formal dress code, and noise levels are moderate. Beverages include Swiss wines and beers to go with the meat. The restaurant is open daily from 10 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 10 PM year-round, a useful feature in the shoulder seasons when many Interlaken restaurants close for weeks. Reservations can be made by phone on +41 33 828 12 20, which is also the booking line on the restaurant website, or by email. Booking a day ahead is sensible for dinner in summer and during winter holidays, while lunch is usually easy. With a rating of 4.2 and a mid-range price level, it is a solid central option for steak.