Casse Croute
Büschstrasse 2, Hamburg 20354
A welcoming city-center bistro, just around the corner from the Opera House. Popular for business lunches, it is an open secret in Hamburg that the top football stars from the HSV team dine here, along with serious shoppers and devotees of the Opera House. As well as an interesting and creative international menu.
Clasenhof
Grosse Brunnenstrasse 61a, Altona, Hamburg 22763
Hidden from the street and housed in a converted factory building, Clasenhof makes you feel like you've traveled back in time to the late 19th century – until you start to notice the little touches here and there in contrast to the staid Victorian style.
das weisse haus
Neumühlen 50, Altona, Hamburg 22763
Tim Mälzer is Germany's answer to Jamie Oliver, the popular television chef, and the little white house next to the Museumshafen is home to one of his most successful projects. Small but exquisite, the restaurant is booked weeks in advance; there is better chance of a reservation for lunch than dinner.
Engel
Langer Anleger Teufelsbrück, Hamburg 22763
Restaurant Engel is an attractive location: sparkling glasses on white tablecloths, floor-to-ceiling windows looking out at the river. What is special about Engel is that it is actually ON the river, floating on a pontoon - if a big ship sails past, the restaurant rocks.
Groeninger
Willy-Brandt-Straße 47, Hamburg 20457
The Groeninger cellar is doing all it can to further the very old German tradition of the small brewery. Situated directly opposite the picturesque Speicherstadt (a harbor storage district), the cellar is dominated by a vast copper vat; long wooden tables are in keeping with the theme.
Ratsweinkeller
Gr Johannisstraße 2, Hamburg 20457
High vaulted ceilings, massive arches, and reverential stained glass windows add to the aura of this international restaurant. Ratsweinkeller Hamburg has been called the "pride of Hamburg." Simple wooden tables hold simply prepared European dishes that focus on beef and seafood.
Restaurant Nil
Neuer Pferdemarkt 5, Hamburg 20359
This bistro-style restaurant is a favorite for classic German fare. Choose from a selection of four- or six-course meals that are perfect to get the traditional taste and feel this region's cuisine. It's also a popular spot for celebrities to dine. The first-rate service and lovely ambience add flavor to every meal.
Restaurant Schifferbörse
Kirchenallee 46, Hamburg 20099
The Schifferbörse is one restaurant you are likely to never forget. Straight across the road from the Hauptbahnhof, the restaurant's narrow entranceway is easy to miss. Once inside, the room opens out into a high-ceilinged hall, with interesting details at every turn. The entire space is decorated with original maritime relics, some more than 200...
Rive
Van-der-Smissen-Straße 1, Hamburg 22767
This restaurant, with its ship motif and theme, features a good selection of fresh seafood items. Try the clams, famed oysters, or any of the many other fresh catches that populate the menu. Prix fixe and lunch menus are available. The dining room offers a beautiful view of the harbor, and outside dining is also available.
Tafelhaus
Neumühlen 17, Hamburg 22763
A dining experience at the top end of the scale, Tafelhaus is an absolute must for all gourmets and friends of good food. It is an expensive choice, but everyone agrees on the extremely high quality of the cuisine. Christian Rach has been enjoying the success of his stylish restaurant since 1989, but has moved to a riverside location.
