Restaurants in Hamburg
Fish restaurants cluster near Hamburg port. Try Hamburg specialities, from eel soup at Fischereihafen to beef and herring Labskaus in the Old Commercial Room. Gourmet cuisine is at home between the villas of Elbchausee boulevard and by the harbour, at Michelin-starred Le Canard. Wholesome organic eateries like Schanzenstern clutter the fashionable Schanzenviertel. Most restaurants open for lunch until 3pm and again for dinner from around 5pm. A 10% tip is usually expected.
Top-end
Expand all1. Jacobs Restaurant - Classic dishes for today
Show more Gault Millau-starred chef Thomas Martin presents his light, contemporary cuisine at Jacobs Restaurant, inside the Hotel Louis C. Jacob on Hamburg's villa-lined Elbchausee. Creative takes on classic fish and meat dishes are supplemented by the restaurant's excellent wine selection. Ask for a window seat for great views of the River Elbe.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12.30pm-2pm & 7pm-9.30pm
Address
401-403, Elbchaussee, Hamburg 22609
Telephone
+44 (0) 40 822 55 407
2. Le Canard - Harbourside Michelin-starred dining
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With a Michelin star under his chef's hat, Ali Güngörmüs takes good, simple recipes and dresses them up for a sophisticated clientele. Sample local crab or lobster, and quirky desserts like quince and champagne soup. Al fresco lunches amongst scented lime trees on the summer terrace offer uninterrupted views of Hamburg's harbour. Reservations are essential.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 12pm-2.30pm & 6.30pm-10.30pm
Address
139, Elbchaussee, Hamburg 22763
Telephone
+49 (0) 40 88 12 95 31/32
Mid-range
Expand all3. Schanzenstern - Fresh and wholesome
Show moreSandal-wearing Bohemians share wooden tables with fashionable yuppies at this popular organic restaurant in Schanzenviertel. Schanzenstern's menu features spicy soups, fresh cabbage stews and baked potatoes as well as fish and meat dishes. The atmospheric dining room has deep red walls and wooden floors. Come on Sunday for a long brunch buffet with friends.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon 3pm-1am; Tue-Sat 10.30am-1am; Sun 11am-12am
Address
12, Bartelsstrasse, Hamburg 20357
Telephone
+49 (0) 40 432 90 409
4. Yin Yang - Asian meets Hamburg history
Show moreYin Yang serves healthy Asian fare at the top of a red brick building in Hamburg's historic Speicherstadt district near the port. Creative types on their lunch break and local evening diners enjoy a mix of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Thai cooking. Dig into curries, sushi or noodle soups while boats chug past below.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-11pm
Address
9a, Kehrwieder, Hamburg 20457
Telephone
+49 (0) 40 3038 6788
5. 4Experiment Gastraum - Experimental cooking
Show moreA long, narrow dining area with retro, mildly psychedelic colours gives way to two open kitchens at 4Experiment Gastraum. Located in the hip Karoviertel district, its dishes are experimental, seasonally inspired and change daily depending on which of the chefs are in the kitchen. Large chalkboards list the 'experiments' of the day.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat from 7pm
Address
32, Karolinenstrasse, Hamburg 20357
Telephone
+49 (0) 40 431 884 32
6. Fischereihafen - Freshly-caught seafood
Show moreSet on the banks of the River Elbe in Hamburg's port, Fischereihafen serves fresh, locally caught seafood bought from the market next door. Try dishes like garlicky mussels, followed by turbot filet or lobster specialities. The sweet and sour Hamburger eel soup is a local favourite. Notable guests have included Helmut Kohl and Tina Turner.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 11.30am-10pm (until 10.30pm Fri & Sat)
Address
143, Grosse Elbstrasse, Hamburg 22767
Telephone
+49 (0) 40 3818 16
7. Old Commercial Room - Sailors' retreat
Show moreHamburg's Old Commercial Room has lured hungry sailors since 1795. This maritime-themed restaurant at the foot of St Michaelis Church features old-fashioned lanterns and dark oak ceilings. Fish dishes often include salted herring and roasted wild salmon. Certificates are awarded to those who sample Labskaus, a local speciality of corned beef, potatoes, herring and beetroot.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-12am
Address
10, Englische Planke, Hamburg 20459
Telephone
+49 (0) 40 3663 19
Budget
Expand all8. Wien Café Bar - Harbourside haven
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Housed in an old steam ship moored in the Binnenalster, Wien Café Bar is one of Hamburg's most charming dining options. Originally just a cafe, it is now also a popular bistro-cum-restaurant that serves simple and satisfying continental cuisine. Tapas and pasta remain popular, while the view over the water holds perennial appeal.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-9pm
Address
Ballindamm, Binnenalster, Hamburg 20095
Telephone
+49 (0) 40 336 342
9. Curry Queen - Sausage snack bar
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Curry Queen, in Eppendorf, offers Germany's famous curry sausage with a difference. The low-fat veal sausages come with a choice of five curry powders, from the fruity Mumbai to the extremely hot Quick Killer. Light yellow walls, chandeliers and modernist stools make for a sleek interior that couldn't be further from your standard snack bar.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 11.30am-10pm; Sat 11.30am-8pm
Address
50, Erikastrasse, Hamburg 20251
Telephone
+49 (0) 40 5267 7784
