Aal & Krabbe in Varel

We were there for the first time today and I really have to make a clear recommendation, the buffet was an absolute pleasure. Versatile, tasty and really left nothing to be desired. Something was always being refilled and refilled. Compliments also go to the service staff, who had to rotate almost non-stop, but were still always friendly and helpful. We will definitely be visiting there more often. A very clear recommendation.

It used to be better... long walks to the buffet, the selection has decreased.

The buffet is offered until 3 p.m. and at 2:25 p.m. orders for the buffet will no longer be accepted because you cannot guarantee that more will be refilled. Just sad and ridiculous.

It was very annoying that we had booked a table for 5:30 p.m. and the buffet wasn't ready until 6:00 p.m.

Sunday breakfast good selection and delicious, especially the Matjes coffee was constantly being refilled

Unfortunately we were a little late for the fish buffet but it looked damn good. Great view of the small harbor 😊

A visit to the North Sea coast (Dangast) took us to the Varel harbor and the restaurant "Aal & Krabbe". In addition to a beautiful view of the harbor and courteous service, there was an excellent, rich lunch. We'll be back!

I spontaneously went to dinner alone on November 22nd, 2024. Parking situation is confusing, the signposted parking lot is closed with a barrier, you really have to look for public parking spaces and then walk. The majority of the tables are actually reserved. You either sit on the walkways or at standing tables. The selection is manageable, but okay, there is something for every taste. I chose plaice with fried potatoes, a classic at Aal & Krabbe. The young staff is completely overwhelmed by the task of running a traditional restaurant and cannot fulfill the role of a courteous host. The fried potatoes were cold, but the plaice was really very good. Unfortunately, no one comes by after the plate has been served and so you don't have a chance to notice the cold fried potatoes, which is a shame because this definitely doesn't live up to Aal & Kranbbe's standards. Drinks were okay, but there is no compensation for the cold fried potatoes. Basically, the price-performance ratio doesn't really match up here. Therefore, the risk of recurrence is rather low.

Very friendly people, very good food. We'd love to come back :)

The buffet was, as always, very good.

Everything is great! Delicious food, delicious drinks, good service.

Wir sind unterwältigt! Ja, das Büffet ist sehr reichhaltig, aber Pfui. Gefühlt gibt es nichts, was nicht aus einem Eimer oder einer Tiefkühltruhe kommt, um dann in viel zu viel Fett aufgebacken zu werden und zum Trocknen auf diesem lieblosen Büffet zu landen. Mir ist schlecht, wenn ich an den Abend zurückdenke und jeder Euro war einer zu viel. Die Köche sind Hilfsarbeiter, die dann abwechselnd zum Rauchen vor dem Restaurant stehen. Dort kommt einem schon der erste Geruch von altem Fett entgegen. Das einzige Frische war der Eisbergsalat, der allerdings schon so braun war, dass er es nicht auf meinen Teller geschafft hat. Ein Büffet in der Form ist leider nicht mehr zeitgemäß.

Es war ein super tolles Frühstück Brunch mit allem was man sich vorstellen kann. Tolles Ambiente und sehr nettes Personal, jeder Zeit wieder.

Super great breakfast buffet, everything your heart desires. Great ambience and super nice staff, every time again.

Wow, that was a real highlight! We drove a long distance to do this, but it was totally worth it. The selection is gigantic and the food is incredibly delicious. A visit is an absolute must!

We booked the fish buffet and have to say that the price is absolutely top. If you like fish, this is the place for you. Definitely coming back

Food was very good, b The buffet was constantly replenished.

Nice, tidy, fair prices. Nice environment to stretch your legs.

The buffet is delicious and consists of fish and meat and costs 23.00 euros per person.

You can eat well at the buffet. DISADVANTAGE: Most of it is quite greasy and over-baked, a lot of "hollandaise"

Went there for dinner today. Very nice service (top) Food was plentiful and inexpensive and very tasty. We had the crab soup with plenty of crabs and the plaice, which were 3 pieces with fried potatoes and bacon. We'll be back

The captain's plate was floating in fryer fat, the boiled potatoes were rubbery on the outside and a tasteless mush from the glass on the inside. Even the crabs were subterranean and tasteless. All the food was completely convenience food, it doesn't even require a chef in the kitchen. It was just expensive and bad. Never again.

You still need to improve the service a bit.

Very good food at reasonable prices

The service was friendly. The food from the buffet was only very poorly explained. A disaster for me with allergies. Actually you had to guess what to fill up with. In addition, the food wasn't warm. I expect the food on the buffet to be warm too! Even when I asked, I couldn't be told what was on the buffet. With the best will in the world, something like that doesn't work. On request you have to be told what is in the food. A clear no go for me! And therefore not worth the money.

My dears - if you think you're getting a great fish dish because you're in a nice location on the North Sea coast - you're far from it. All convenience food that doesn't require a trained chef. Expensive fast fish food. It's a real shame about the great art of preparing sensitive, great fish deliciously. There were three of us and none of the dishes came close to a good northern German meal on our beloved North Sea coast. A really expensive “never again”. Only the second star shines for the nice and courteous service, which unfortunately does not match the cuisine on offer. Since we come from “here”, a little warning to all the little “fish gourmets” among us: you are absolutely not in the right restaurant here. Sorry, eel and crab - it could be infinitely better. I/we can't understand all the 5 star reviews either. Humanity has forgotten that good fish doesn't come from the deep fryer or can or jar, but from the sea right in front of the house and requires the art of preparing it in a good pan or grill. Even the boiled potatoes came fully steamed out of the jar and the fried potatoes came out of the bag. Even the alleged North Sea crabs on the plate couldn't inspire anyone or anything. Sorry - I would like to give 0 stars for the food on offer, but unfortunately that's not possible. We like to eat out a lot and have a lot of understanding for the existing shortage of skilled workers or rising economic prices - but this experience is not possible at all. Point. End.

Went there for dinner on October 5th. Service and attention from the staff was great 👍. Food was very tasty and enough to choose from. There was something for every taste. We would love to come back!👍👌

Delicious food, delicious Tide beer, great location and nice ambience

Leider ein völlig gestresster Kellner,der sich bitter beklagte,dass er viele Tische zu bedienen habe.Die Kellner ,die die Getränke brachten,waren hingegen sehr nett und entspannt.Da ich in meiner Freizeit und in meinem Urlaub keine Lust auf gestresste und aufgesetzt freundlich,aber in Wahrheit nur genervte Leute habe,werden wir das Restaurant nicht mehr besuchen. Wenn ich nett sage,dass der Kellner sich ruhig Zeit lassen kann,erwarte ich keine Schimpftiraden,sondern eine angemessene professionelle Reaktion.Das Essen werde ich nicht mehr bewerten.

Everything is great! We didn't know why we should deduct a star. There was enough fish in different variations and equally delicious side dishes. There were also meat dishes. From the starters to the dessert, everything was delicious. The atmosphere is modern and cozy. The employees are all friendly and accommodating. Price performance fits 👍🏻

Sorry, aber das war nix! Das Essen lag wie ein Stein im Magen. Das Personal freundlich aber nicht richtig eingearbeitet. Wir haben uns für á la carte entschieden. Zur Bestellungsaufnahme kein Block, kein Stift o.ä. dabei. Erst auf unseren Hinweis, dass er sich die Bestellung vll. aufschreiben sollte, hat der junge Mann ein Tablet geholt. Vorspeise Calamari und Tagessuppe. Auf Nachfrage, was die Tagessuppe ist, musste erstmal nachgefragt werden. „Ich glaube Hühnersuppe“ . Die Suppe stellte sich als irgendeine Brühe mit Beilage heraus. Ob das Hühnchenfleisch war, konnte nicht wirklich festgestellt werden. Die Erbsen sahen aus wie Linsen. Der „Vorspeisenteller“ mit Calamari war komplett mit Calamari überfrachtet. Die schwammen schon in der Sauce und das beigelegte Brot war lieblos dazugepackt! Die Hauptspeisen: Rotbarsch mit Gouda überbacken mit Hollondaise und Pommes und für mich Rotbarsch mit pikanter Krabbensauce und Kartoffeln. Der überbackene Rotbarsch stellte sich als ein in Hollondaise ertrunkener mit einem Gummimantel überdeckter Fisch heraus. Der Gummimantel war wirklich nicht zu genießen. Und die Hollondaise war viel zu viel und viel zu mächtig. Vom Fisch war nicht mehr viel zu schmecken. Der Rotbarsch mit „pikanter Krabbensauce“ stellte sich im Prinzip als das gleiche Gericht heraus, nur ohne Gummimantel. Die Sauce war die gleiche Hollondaise wie bei meinem Mann. Nichts pikantes und die Krabben waren als Ganzes ohne weiteres auf dem Teller verteilt. Um Besteck mussten wir zusätzlich bitten. Den Tisch mussten wir erstmal von den Vorspeisentellern freiräumen, als die Hauptgerichte kamen, sonst hätte der junge Mann die Teller nicht abstellen können. Der Fisch lag so schwer im Magen, dass wir beide danach noch stundenlang damit zu kämpfen hatten. Sorry, aber das war nix! -

Unfortunately, we were seated near the buffet, but wanted to order ala carte; there were enough other seats available in the restaurant itself so we could be relocated. We waited about 20 minutes for the menu and were completely forgotten. After a good 45 minutes our food arrived, crabs with shells were delicious... Fish itself was very tasty and well prepared, but the staff was totally overwhelmed. If the glasses are empty, you can ask if you can add something else. A little tip: it also increases sales.

The fried potatoes with the schnitzel were unfortunately very greasy, the service and ambience with a view of the Varel harbor were very nice. The house-brewed beer tastes good.

For tourists, this location may promise something like maritime flair and appropriate cuisine based on the name alone. Unfortunately, the quality can be improved and you would have felt more comfortable if you hadn't had the feeling after just 30 minutes that you should now slowly clear the table for the next team... Not recommended

We had the best meal here in our 4 week vacation!!

Delicious food and an incredibly beautiful ambience!

Great restaurant, everything delicious, everything great. Prices more than okay

We were there when the buffet opened and were not disappointed. The fish was not too dry and there was also meat.

delicious food and friendly service

A chic restaurant where you can also go with small children (play corner available). Unfortunately we had to wait quite a while for service, but it was very friendly. We took the buffet and really enjoyed it. We will come again.

We were served very friendly and sat on the terrace. The food was very tasty and tastefully prepared. The portions were large. The gluten-free preparation also worked. The restaurant is highly recommended

Here you can have a daily buffet if you wish. There are different fish with different side dishes both warm and cold. If you prefer meat, you also have the option here. We enjoyed it very much and you can really fill yourself up. If you want, you can of course also eat a la carte. The restaurant is located directly on the small fishing harbor with a terrace right next to the boats, which also contributes to an idyllic atmosphere. The staff is friendly and attentive. Price-performance ratio is definitely right. Were completely satisfied. Definitely recommended.

I didn't think it was a big deal that the plaice fillet was a whole fish with bones, I can handle bones. But the crabs that were there - underground. A huge portion of crabs, which unfortunately didn't taste like crabs at all, but rather sour with lots of preservatives. I left them all behind. Then it's better to just use a quarter of it and fresh.

OK for tourists. Unfortunately unfriendly staff.

Kibbelinges really tasty, I'll be back

Went to the eel and crab buffet again today. Contrary to expectations, the quality has deteriorated. Drinks came incorrectly and when we asked, the right ones were no longer in stock. Alster ordered and brought pure beer. The quality of the food has also deteriorated significantly, the salad bar just tasted bad, the fish was partly dry and the vegetables were still almost raw. There were no boiled potatoes at all (despite roast pork). Fries were only offered about 30 minutes after the buffet started. All in all, a little more loveless than usual. It's a shame, but that was probably the last visit after very good experiences.

It's all ok. Some of the fish sandwiches had wrong and strange toppings! Tastes are different!

Nice large restaurant at the port of Varel. Lots of choice in food and its own brewery. We had a delicious meal here and drank their own brewed WeiB beer. We were amazed at the price we had to pay. Nice atmosphere and service, definitely worth a visit, we will definitely go again

Beautiful on the outside, loud on the inside...

We always enjoy coming here to enjoy fish when we are traveling in the region on business. The view of the harbor is fantastic. The buffet today wasn't quite as generous as we remembered, but everything was very tasty. The Tide beer is a wonderful local specialty, fully recommended.

Everything neat. good food. friendly service.

We had a very nice breakfast here

A beautiful restaurant at Varel harbor. We ate there every day because we were very happy with the quality, especially of the fish dishes. The terrace is directly at the harbor basin. The service was quick and courteous. Price performance very good. Highly recommended, great ambience, delicious fish!

Nice ambience on the outdoor terrace right by the small harbor. Food tasted wonderful. Nice staff

My salmon burger and my husband's captain's plate as well as my white wine spritzer were super tasty😋

The location is clean, modern and appears upscale. You are seated and can't just sit at a table and this is immediately pointed out. The service is nice. I think it is an advantage to reserve in advance. In the evening the restaurant seems to be popular and was quite busy. The food is very good and there was a large selection of delicious dishes.

The AK food was good and that's why we decided to go to the buffet there one day. In addition to fish, there were also meat dishes, which were also good. Since none of the dishes were described, it was a godsend to pick something you liked. Unfortunately, everything wasn't as great as expected, except for one or two meat dishes. For me, I won't go to the buffet there a second time. However, I would do all karts again.

Great food, quick, attentive service and a beautiful view. It doesn't get any better. THANK YOUeeee🫶❣️

A nice place to stay. Good food and delicious beer. Friendly, fast, attentive service. It was a lovely few hours.

Super delicious food from the buffet. You can sit outside by the water and eat as much as you want.

Super tasty food, the price-performance ratio is great! The staff was friendly, the atmosphere is very nice and the wait for the food didn't take that long. Highly recommended!

It was ok, but I would have expected a little more from the fish buffet than the typical run-of-the-mill coastal fish

We were here in the late afternoon. Cappuccino and the home-brewed beer were fine. However, the red fruit ice cream was a disaster. Vanilla ice cream was tasteless, not creamy. The red fruit jelly was a red, tasteless gelatin mush with 1 cherry and the whole thing was placed on crumbled cream. The service was friendly and reserved. That means...unmotivated. Not recommended!!!!

It's just a miracle, it's right on the Varel harbor. And the buffet, if no one can find anything there, then I don't know anymore.

The outdoor area is of course very beautiful, right next to the port of Varrel. Unfortunately, the interior is now very old and has not really been maintained. Everything seemed a bit dingy. Unfortunately, the buffet was no longer convincing. Of course you can't always invest, but cleanliness doesn't cost a lot of money. Toilet with super dirty trash cans, no soap and generally not clean. We were there for the buffet at lunchtime, so right when it opened. Unfortunately, you can't say that there was already so much going on. I hope the restaurant finds its way back to its former self.

We had a great fish buffet with lots of delicious side dishes at a very fair price. The drink prices are also moderate.

Nice location right at the harbor. Friendly and attentive service. The food was very good 👍🏻

Never eaten fish as delicious as here. Always happy.

We really liked it, the fish buffet lured us here because we were staying at the Brauhaushotel. The selection was plentiful. There is beer made in-house, which was very tasty. One point deducted for the very young/inexperienced service staff, because we were there for the first time and were not asked and therefore received no information from them about how and where the buffet was to be found. Overall we had a very nice time, we would love to come back.

So far everything is very good except for a small inattention. but that was quickly fixed!

We ate there with 7 people on August 24th, 2024. Many have been there alone several times, like the two of us. The buffet was again great, the staff was totally friendly and attentive. Once again, EVERYONE was completely thrilled.

Food really delicious. Beer tastes good. Service flexible and friendly. The weather changed and all guests had to flee indoors. Wasn't a problem 👍🏻 The view of the harbor with its sailing ships is great.

Very tasty food, friendly service staff and a great view of the harbor.

We were here today and enjoyed the fish buffet. It was very tasty! A very large selection for a good price. The restaurant is very nicely decorated. Right next to the small harbor you have a beautiful view of the water. The staff is nice even when it was busy. The beer was great, we took some home with us straight away.

Were here for the first time (on vacation) we had the salmon burger and the fisherman's plate. The food was super tasty, service was great. All in all, a great restaurant with attentive staff. When we're back we'll come back.

Very tasty fish buffet, great selection, pleasant prices, great service - we can only recommend it

Ate a delicious fish plate today and was served by very polite and competent service staff. Thank you!

A restaurant that offers drinks and food for consumption even in the afternoon! And then comes the surprise! Almost all tables are already “blocked/reserved” in the afternoon! Maybe there should be a sign at the entrance pointing out that there are only 3 tables available! You don't need it!

Delicious food and friendly service 😊

Great restaurant in a prime location with an outdoor area right on the harbor, a nice play area for children. The food tastes excellent, a large selection of fish dishes. The service is very courteous and attentive. The prices are absolutely reasonable.

Wir waren heute auf Empfehlung von Einheimischen da. Der erste Eindruck war, dass man sich nicht auf uns gefreut hat. Kein Lächeln, kein Charme, keine Willkommenskultur. Das Ambiente mit Blick auf den Hafen hat etwas versöhnlich gestimmt. Mit dem Essen waren wir einigermaßen zufrieden. Meine Empfehlung: eine Fortbildung im Service für die männlichen Angestellten!!!

We only drank coffee, which was very good.

Have often eaten there. Unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired or did not take place at all. We sat with 16 people for a solid 20 minutes until someone came and took the drink order. These then came simply or incorrectly. Nobody cleared away the empty glasses. If you offer a buffet, you also have to ensure that the dishes used are cleared away regularly. The dishes and glasses piled up on our table until we put them on the neighboring table ourselves. It was still there when we left. There is clearly no head waiter or similar here who can see what needs to be done. There were enough staff, but they were running around in a completely unstructured manner. 1 star for the food, which was ok and one star for the ambience, the rest, well...

Fast and attentive service. Were only there to drink

Were here for the 3rd time today and it was a successful visit again. The service was attentive and the food was served in a timely manner. Despite a sensitive stomach, I was able to tolerate everything again. The home-brewed beer, verse. Varieties that are said to taste very good. The (home-made) cakes look delicious - unfortunately the 4 of us were all full. On top of that, the great location at the Varel harbor! We'll be back soon.

Great food, very good and attentive service. Definitely worth a visit.

Went there for a buffet dinner last night. That was okay, it wasn't our first time there. That's why we've had a better buffet. The cellars are all friendly and nice but nothing more. There is a lack of organization and cooperation between the waiters. Organization at the buffet is zero. It is not checked whether there is enough food left, you have to ask for cutlery yourself, some of the plates and cutlery were dirty. There is a lot of room for improvement... Unfortunately there is also a lack of cleanliness in the restaurant...

It was very relaxed and I could have stayed there for a long time, at any time

Bad food Fish died 3 times, I never felt really bad after eating it again

Always happy, the buffet was again very good and tasty. Staff always friendly and nice. We'd love to come back.

Were there a few days ago. Service is great, very fast, the food we ordered wasn't that great. Otherwise good.

A glass of beer, a delicious crab soup, a great view of the harbor cinema and, beyond that, super friendly service. What more do you want? Okay, we will come back and we will be very happy to do so. Thank you for the pleasant stay.

Everything is great. I wanted to eat a lot. Fish buffet was great. Lots of choice, rich and tasty and there is also meat. Delicious chicken doner meat in Hollandaise sauce and BBQ spare ribs as well as delicious schnitzel with hunter's sauce Dessert everything and top price

Sehr enttäuschend. Hatten Besuch aus der Schweiz die sich auf frischen Fisch gefreut haben. Hatten Vorspeisen und den großen Fischteller. Der Fischteller sah rein optisch schon nicht gut aus. Der Fisch war paniert und schmeckte nicht. Wahrscheinlich früh vorbereitet und aufgewärmt. Die Bratkartoffeln kalt und der Speck verbrannt. Haben 150Euro ausgegeben. Schade drum!

Very nice restaurant at the small harbor in Varel. Lots of seating outside too. Food very tasty, price-performance ratio top - recommended!

We had a lovely evening earlier this week. The ambience at the harbor, great food, friendly staff. Keep it up

The food is great, the service is young and hopefully willing to learn

So I have to say that I am very dissatisfied. Some of the food didn't taste good at all, and the only thing that was somewhat edible were the steamed salmon and the rump steak, shrimp in batter. And the food is very dry and tasteless. The dessert (rice pudding was tasteless and the cinnamon and sugar, there was too much cinnamon and not enough sugar). And there are always flies flying around, which is very unappetizing when you're sitting outside.

Very nice location. Nice view of the harbor. And the crab soup is also highly recommended. Friendly staff👍🏻

Delicious fresh fish 🐟... and everything was great again today