Ferdinands Bøfhus Slagelse

Steakhouse tradition in the heart of Slagelse

Ferdinands Bøfhus sits just off Schweizerpladsen, folding a classic steakhouse vibe into the everyday rhythm of Slagelse’s town centre. Step inside and you enter a warm, low-lit room of closely grouped tables, dark timber details and the muffled clink of cutlery on heavy plates. This is a place built around the idea of lingering over a substantial meal rather than rushing through a quick bite. Since the mid‑1990s the Ferdinands name has stood for an old‑school approach to meat: proper cuts, careful sourcing and straightforward cooking that keeps the focus on flavour. In Slagelse that heritage translates into a house style that feels both unfussy and quietly indulgent, with generous plates and an easygoing, social atmosphere.

From Sashi steaks to burgers and Danish comforts

The menu reads like a greatest hits list for carnivores. Core to it all are the steaks, many cut from Sashi beef, prized for its marbling and buttery tenderness. You choose the size and doneness, then pair it with today’s potato, seasonal garnish and a favourite sauce such as pepper, red wine or a rich bearnaise. Beyond the grill there are slow‑cooked spareribs with hand‑cut fries, classic Danish hakkebøf with sauce, oven‑baked salmon and golden fried plaice for those in a fish mood. Burgers range from a hearty bearnaise burger to spicier Mexican‑inspired stacks, as well as a veggie burger option that keeps plant‑leaning diners in the game. For lunch there may be smørrebrød and lighter plates, while desserts lean indulgent with sundaes and pancakes.

Warm, social atmosphere for groups and gatherings

Atmosphere is as much a draw here as the food. Tables are arranged to accommodate both intimate two‑person dinners and long gatherings of friends or extended family. Soft lighting and simple decor keep the focus on conversation and the food in front of you rather than on showy design details. It is a natural choice for birthdays, confirmations and other small celebrations, with staff used to organising set menus and handling larger groups without breaking the relaxed feel of the dining room. At quieter lunchtimes it doubles as a casual spot for colleagues meeting over a steak sandwich or parents treating kids to a burger and fries.

A taste of Danish steakhouse culture

Ferdinands Bøfhus also offers a small window into Danish dining habits. Expect an unhurried pace, with plenty of time between courses, and a focus on sauces, potatoes and salad bar sides as much as on the meat itself. Portions tend toward the generous, and the style of cooking leans comforting rather than experimental. The drinks list usually complements this mood: draught and bottled beers, a compact but steak‑friendly wine selection and a few easygoing cocktails or digestifs. It is the kind of place where people might settle in early for a long dinner that stretches into the evening, rather than hop between multiple venues.

Planning your visit to Ferdinands

The restaurant’s central location makes it straightforward to combine with shopping on nearby streets or a stroll around Slagelse’s compact centre. Opening hours typically cover both lunch and dinner every day, with extended evenings on Fridays and Saturdays when the room becomes livelier. Reservations are wise at peak times, especially for weekend evenings and larger tables. Prices sit in the mid‑range for Denmark: steaks are an investment but balanced by more affordable burgers, lunch dishes and shared starters. With friendly staff, solid cooking and an atmosphere built for lingering, Ferdinands Bøfhus functions as a dependable local choice whenever only a well‑sauced steak will do.