Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Hamburg-Mitte

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Altstadt Restaurant am Fleet

4.9

4.9 (110)

€31 to €50

Contemporary German

Old Town

About the restaurant

Das Altstadt Restaurant am Fleet befindet sich in der Bar "Whiskyplaza", in einem der ältesten Gebäude der Stadt.
Lassen Sie sich von einer Kombination aus Omas Küche und Fine Dining verwöhnen!
12-17 Uhr Mittagskarte-Brasserie,
17:30-21:30 Uhr Abendkarte-Casual Fine Dining,
21:30-23 Uhr Nachtkarte-Barfood.
Wir fokussieren uns auf regionale, saisonale und nachhaltige Produkte.
In unserer Speisekarte finden Sie eine genaue Beschreibung der Herkunft unserer Lebensmittel.
Von unserem Restaurant blicken Sie auf den Nikolaifleet mit unserem angrenzenden Balkon direkt über dem Wasser, von unserer Terrasse in der historischen Deichstrasse schauen Sie auf die Elbphilharmonie.

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David

Dined on May 25, 2025

We stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant, drawn in by the whiskey title in the name. We were ever so pleased we found it, as it was some of the best service and food we have experienced. From the moment we stepped inside it was an amazing welcome and friendly service. Their knowledge of their extensive list of available whiskies is second to none. Would highly recommend to any whiskey lover in Hamburg!

Bistro Crudo

4.8

4.8 (3)

€31 to €50

Bistro

St.Pauli

About the restaurant

Coming soon: 30.05.2025 - fragrant bites for thirsty by people - a new culinary place by Salt & Silver.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

The salt & silver restaurants are my favorite in Hamburg, and I’ve tried a lot. Consistently creative and interesting. This new bistro crido keeps in really simple. A great casual feels with top notch food and incredibly warm and friendly service. Also, buy a cookbook!

Bootshaus Hafencity

4.7

4.7 (1010)

€51 and over

Grill

HafenCity

About the restaurant

Im Bootshaus Hafencity erwartet Sie ein entspanntes Ambiente mit Blick auf die Elbe, fünf Minuten von der Elbphilharmonie entfernt. Unsere Küche bietet lokale Speisen mit Fokus auf Fleisch aus dem Josper Holzkohlegrill. Unsere Bar wird Ihnen jeden Cocktailwunsch ermöglichen, dazu noch eine interessante Weinkarte und ein aufmerksames Serviceteam und schon ist ein schöner Abend gelungen...

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Sven

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Great tasty food. Nice outdoor sitting near the harbour. Excellent elderly male waiter. A sublime evening. Highly recommended.

Skyline Bar 20 up

4.7

4.7 (69)

€30 and under

Cocktail Bar

St.Pauli

About the restaurant

The Skyline Bar 20up has recently become one of Hamburg’s gastronomic hotspots and, with its diverse selection of fresh cocktails, is also a well-known hub of St. Pauli. In addition to its elegant ambience, the bar captivates with its unique view of the Hamburg harbour. The seven meter high panorama windows offer an unrestricted view of the city's most important sights, such as the fish market and the concert hall Elphilharmonie.
However, the drinks are as exclusive as the bar itself. The bar team serves cocktail classics and long drinks as well as changing own creations.

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StarVIP

Dined 3 days ago

I love love love this bar!! The view, the vibe, and our waiter were perfection!! I’m a rose drinker so I was happy to see whispering angel by the glass. The people watching was wonderful, the views were breathtaking and Nescho made our night perfection. He has the best personality and added the cherry on top to an already exceptional experience. I highly recommend. Views for days!

Maa Deyo

4.7

4.7 (234)

€31 to €50

Contemporary Latin

St.Pauli

About the restaurant

Visit Maa’ Deyo, located in one of St. Pauli’s oldest inns, and experience a unique fusion of Latin American flavors with modern culinary creativity. Our menu offers vegetarian, vegan, fish, and meat dishes, including our own inspired versions of ceviche and crudo — where sweet, sour, mild, and spicy blend in harmony.

Behind the kitchen is chef-owner Cristian Orellanus, whose journey spans two culinary trips across South America, a Master’s from the Basque Culinary Center, and professional experience in Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Switzerland, and Germany.

We embrace a sharing concept to create a warm, communal dining experience. Tables are reserved for 2 hours and held for 15 minutes. Terrace seating is available, but indoor spots can’t be guaranteed if it rains. Please cancel in advance if you can’t come.

We look forward to welcoming you.
Team Maa’ Deyo

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StianVIP

Dined on May 3, 2025

Amazing food, quite simply. Several vegan alternatives on the menu, but not exclusively, great dishes for sharing, tasty. It was a perfect spot for a date night. We enjoyed (several of) the drinks on the exciting cocktail menu as well. All is highly recommended.

NIKKEI NINE

4.7

4.7 (109)

€30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Neustadt

About the restaurant

CURRENT DIRECTIONS TO HOTEL VIER JAHRESZEITEN
Our hotel is accessible via the Neuen Jungfernstieg and Fehlandstraße, from where you can directly reach our hotel garage at Große Theaterstraße 5. Please find further information here: https://hvj.de/en/contact.html

With surprising combinations and intense flavours, NIKKEI Cuisine cultivates a style that combines the Japanese subtlety for traditional and elegant dishes with savoury elements from Peru. Whether it’s tartar from Wagyu steak from the southernmost tip of Japan, or pickled scallops, which are given a whole new taste thanks to Peruvian elements. Food is grilled over an open fire on the Japanese Robata grill in a walk-in show kitchen.

Be enchanted by the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Japanese-Peruvian Restaurant NIKKEI NINE, awarded as best Asian Restaurant in Germany.

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Vincent

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Again a great experience. Beautiful menu, kindness of the staff, great quality of sushi and wine/sake and a very exceptional experience with the waggyu beef. We will come back again. And again!

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Omakase Menü

Blick

4.6

4.6 (89)

€30 and under

Global, International

HafenCity

About the restaurant

Wir bieten Ihnen ein einzigartiges Erlebnis, ein Orchester für die Sinne: BLICK ist die Fusion von Tag und Nacht. Gehen Sie auf Entdeckungstour und finden Sie Ihren Lieblingsort auf der 8.Etage des The Westin Hamburg, weit oben über den Dächern der Elbmetropole. Lassen Sie sich ein, auf ein besonderes Szenario ein und verlieren Sie sich in dem Ausblick.

Das Zusammenspiel von der Tradition des Kaispeichers und der modernen Architektur der Elbphilharmonie lässt Sie ein außergewöhnliches Ambiente erleben. Von Sonnenaufgang bis Sonnenuntergang erleben Sie eine Reise nach Ihrem Geschmack, in der Sie selbst den Takt angeben können: Die Coffeebar bietet köstliche Kaffeespezialitäten an, in der Champagnerbar wird Prickelndes mit einer Büsumer Krabben Brioche vor dem Elbphilharmonie Konzert oder in der Konzertpause gereicht. Auch die VIP-Lounge BLICKfang und die BLICK Bar bieten ein unvergessliches Erlebnis in großer Kulisse. Alles greift ineinander und doch ist jeder Bereich individuell.

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Sam

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Great experience, great table, attentive service. Burrata sourdough was amazing. Would recommend

pan con tomate

4.6

4.6 (83)

€30 and under

Mediterranean

HafenCity

About the restaurant

Der italienische Chefkoch begeisterte längst mit der Eröffnung seines preisgekrönten Gourmetrestaurant bianc im Jahr 2017. Nach
zwei Jahren wurde der talentierte Italiener bereits mit seinem zweiten Michelin Stern ausgezeichnet. Ursprünglich aus Mattinata/Apulien stammend ist sein neues Projekt eine Hommage an seine Heimat, geprägt von seiner Kindheit und vielen Erinnerungen. Nicht nur, ist das pan con tomate ein Restaurant, dass zum entspannen und genie- ßen einlädt, sondern es ist „la pura dolce vita“.
Exzellente pan con tomate, dazu ein animieren- des Glas Wein auf der Sommerterrasse oder auch im gemütlichen Innenraum. Die vielfältige Weinkarte, sowie erfrischende Cocktails lassen den Moment zu etwas ganz besonderem wer- den. Pan con tomate steht, wie kaum eine andere Speise, für die authentisch mediterrane Küche. Ehrliche Zutaten werden zu einem absoluten Geschmackserlebnis. Lassen Sie sich von der italienischen Lebensweise begeistern.

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DavidVIP

Dined on Mar 5, 2025

Greatly enjoyed the food and service was attentive

Nara Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (13)

€31 to €50

Tempura

St.Pauli

About the restaurant

Japanese flavors reinterpreted – modern, creative, and unique.

In the heart of St. Pauli, Japanese cuisine meets international trends. Nara combines a stylish ambiance with a menu that blends traditional Japanese elements with creative, modern influences. Every dish is a harmonious composition of flavor and aesthetics.

Our elegant bar focuses on innovative cocktails and a selection of premium spirits. Here, Japanese inspirations merge with international classics – always with a unique twist. Our wine list also impresses with a curated selection of fine wines.

Nara is more than just a place to eat – it’s an experience where Japan and the world come together in a refined, modern, and unmistakable way.

Centrally located and easily accessible in the heart of St. Pauli.

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Hakan

Dined on Mar 5, 2025

It was a great experience. We are guests in the hotel which belongs to the restaurant. We had a nice Diner with a top service. Great Cocktails, perfect and tender steaks, perfect sushi’s. All over a very high class restaurant and hotel.

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Experience

Date Night bei NARA - Omakase für Zwei

Experience

Kleine Starter – großer Geschmack!

Experience

NARA Late Night - Sushi & DJ Set

coast by east Hamburg

4.3

4.3 (1770)

€31 to €50

Eurasian

HafenCity

About the restaurant

The coast by east is located at the end of the Großer Grasbrook, directly below the Marco Polo Tower and in the immediate vicinity of the Hamburg Cruise Center. The strikingly curved roof structure was designed by the architect collective EMBT from Barcelona and is modeled on the open flapping of a seagull's wings.
In the warm summer months, the window front, which can be opened completely, combines the spacious terrace and the interior restaurant area to form a large open space with high ceilings and a sophisticated lighting concept.
Discover the walk-in wine cabinet, the open bar with a decorative back buffet and the plant wall in the restaurant, which is completely planted with real plants, and let yourself be pampered by the team of head chef Thilo Haberland.

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MarcVIP

Dined on May 4, 2025

Very good food in nice atmosphere in Hamburg by the water

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