Ahoi Steffen Henssler in Hamburg

If you're not expecting any culinary highlights, this is a good place for a quick snack

We wanted to come after reading the comments. We hadn't made a reservation. We waited for about 15 minutes, and a place became available on the mezzanine floor. The guy at the reception was a little nervous but said you have to wait, you don't have a reservation, in a grumpy way. As if we had to. Anyway, we ate hamburgers. It was a standard taste. Still, we filled our empty stomachs, thank you.

We were there for dinner today. The food was delicious. The service was excellent. Only the ventilation made it feel a bit cold. If the temperature had been set 2 to 3 degrees higher, it would have earned 5 stars for the ambiance and overall. Best regards

We were in Hamburg for three days and happened upon Ahoi. We ordered a currywurst with a bread roll outside. After what felt like an eternity, we received a mini portion of about eight small pieces of currywurst in a cold sauce that tasted bland. The bread roll was also still in the sauce. And we paid almost €7 for it. AHOI

Nice service, good food, will be back

We were always big fans of Ahoi and live nearby, so we were regulars. Recently, however, the quality has steadily declined. Higher prices, smaller portions, and worse service because there are too few staff. Today we got cold fries, an unripe mango (for the umpteenth time), and virtually no red cabbage in the bowl. Our only response to our complaint was that there was a lack of staff and the kitchen thought the bowl was exactly the same as always. Unfortunately, it wasn't, and the complaint was meant as a suggestion to do better in the future. We've had enough. That's how you alienate good customers and lose your originally good reputation in the long run. A real shame.

I went there twice and both times the food was really tasty. The service is OK. The order was taken quickly, but then it took a while to arrive. But it was okay. The staff was friendly and tried hard. The shop is beautifully designed but kept simple.

There were 12 of us at Ahoi, and everyone's food arrived almost at the same time, warm and piping hot, which is a huge plus. I had the panfish, which was excellent and boneless. The passion fruit lemonade was very tasty, but the grapefruit lemonade was a bit watery. The service was very typical of Hamburg, yet friendly and, above all, quick. However, it was actually quite cold in the restaurant.

We reserved a table for two at Ahoi Steffen Henssler in Hamburg. Super fast and friendly service, we were allowed to choose the table ourselves. We received very nice advice and the food and drinks were delicious. There is nothing wrong with it, if you are in Hamburg you should pay a visit here.

Tip top restaurant! Super delicious food! Very fast service! 5/5 stars LG Alex and Ann-Kathrin

We have been to Ahoy several times. Both in Hamburg and in Travemünde. Unfortunately things have now gotten worse. Not only has the bowl become more expensive, but it is also slightly smaller and may use cheaper foods in terms of taste. When paying with a card you are essentially forced to give a tip. Too bad.

We really enjoy being at Ahoy. The dishes are very tasty. Unfortunately, the service was a bit stressed, which you could feel. Could have taken a little more time and been a little friendlier. It's still a restaurant and not a bistro. But it suddenly became full at 12:30 p.m.

Very good food, always happy to go back

Très bonne brasserie, sympathique à souhait Plein centre ville Très bon fisch n chips On peut conseiller, avec probablement, comme souvent à Hambourg, une mention spéciale pour le posson

Been there many times and always a pleasure

I would like to recommend this restaurant. Very nicely decorated, food is great. Employees are friendly. Kind regards

Great food, wonderful service. Very accommodating of our party of 13 turning up without a booking. Very friendly and helpful waiting staff.

Went there without a reservation and got a table after a short wait. Teryiaki Bowl was really, really tasty.

Super tasty...friendly staff...always happy

Draußen Back Fisch Henssler Style gekauft - Enttäuschung pur 20 min gewartet, Personal überfordert, wussten nicht was auf die Pommes kommt, total trockene überteuerte Variation - nicht zu empfehlen oder lecker

The bowls are the best I've ever eaten. We were at the Ahoi in Hamburg and Scharbeutz. Both stores have top quality

Absolute recommendation. The schnitzel with the fries is just 😋. The service is top class. Very happy again. They also respond to customer requests.

I just wanted to grab a poultry currywurst during my lunch break... left disappointed 25 minutes later with cold currywurst from the outside sales. It just took so long because the curry sauce was gone... well then: not again!

The fast food outside is a disaster, long waiting times are a shame

Unfortunately the food was really only lukewarm! I had a currywurst that wasn't really hot! My wife had fried fish that was almost cold and then it was way too fatty! Unfortunately the churros for €6.90 weren't enough either! Sry!!!!

NEGATIVE COMMENTS ARE SIMPLY DELETED HERE! We ate there with my husband on February 22nd and have been lying flat ever since. As a starter we had tuna and then burgers. Diarrhea, stomach problems and nausea 😡 which ruined our two days here in Hamburg. NEVER AGAIN !!

We were there for dinner unfortunately the ventilation system was in cooling mode in the middle of winter! So the meal was a disappointment as it was absolutely uncomfortable sitting in the cold air. The problem was pointed out to the condition, but nothing could be changed as there was a defect. Why don't you just turn off the ventilation, was my question? Unfortunately that was the end of the evening for us!

I've been to Hamburger Ahoi a few times and every time it's delicious! The bowls taste excellent and the “Henssler style is really recommended”. The service is super accommodating and you feel very comfortable. Always worth a meal. It's just a shame that fried fish rolls are no longer offered to go.

During our visit today, the staff was extremely friendly, the portion was huge and the taste was impeccable!!!

I had fish n chips to go today. Conclusion: very good, even after half an hour wrapped in aluminum, still crispy and very tasty

Excellent composition. Good employees, requests for changes are met in a friendly and competent manner.

Booked an appointment at 7:00 p.m. but got there earlier. Our children couldn't take it anymore and a table was rebooked for us without any problems. Thank you again for that, that wasn't a given! We'll definitely be back!

It's like a canteen, the ventilation was too strong and cool. Food OK but not great. Service initially, grumpy North German due to stress but later nice and friendly.

Fast service, no long waiting times.

Da mein Freund ein „Fan“ von Steffen Henssler ist, war es für uns ein Muss bei unserem Hamburgbesuch das Ahoi zu besuchen. Wir waren und sind sehr enttäuscht. Der Empfang war mäßig herzlich, das Essen eine Enttäuschung. Das hätten wir an jeder Pommesbude mindestens genauso gut bekommen und dafür weniger Geld bezahlt. Es entsteht der Eindruck mit dem Namen Steffen Henssler muss man sich nicht viel Mühe geben, der Laden läuft auch so. Wir können das Ahoi leider nicht empfehlen. Schade!

Fish and chips were successful, portions were large.

Cool place and atmosphere. Unfortunately Took at least 10 mins to even get a "hello" from the staff. Eventually got seated. Then took another 20mins for someone to take the order. Real pity because the food was excellent.

In any case, dear community! You have probably already read some of my reviews and then you also know that I always write what I have experienced, felt and in this case tasted... At the age of 52, I ate the "greatest" burger ever there!!! Dear Steffen, you really have designed a mega thing, even if you "Sack" have now sold it and your concept continues to be used and sold... but no matter, that's not the point... Dear Steffen, a great piece, your ex "Ahoy Steffen Henssler". And you can continue to collect the money for “naming rights” with peace of mind, because the “team” lives and loves “Ahoy Steffen Hennsler”

Very tasty food with a nice atmosphere! The teriyaki bowl and shrimp n fries were delicious and brought to the table very quickly. The prices are okay in my opinion. Around 20€ (food and drink, without dessert) Can recommend the restaurant!

Delicious food, nice service. Unfortunately, the fact that it is quite drafty in the restaurant means that there is no complete feel-good atmosphere. At least not now in winter. In summer it would probably be 5* 😉

The food is delicious and the staff is very nice and friendly I can only recommend it

Great restaurant with very good food.

Was here today. Super tasty and very friendly service.

We loved the fish & chips😍 homemade lemonades are recommended

Very very tasty and large portion. It was really great.

Very tasty food in a great atmosphere, so we went there twice in three days.

Unfortunately the Ahoi in our city is closed, so we went to Hamburg and were not disappointed. I also learned that there is sushi rice 🍣

We liked it, nice service with which you can also have fun. The music is at a pleasant volume, so you can have a conversation without any problems. the food was really tasty as were the cocktails. We make a recommendation 👍

A beautiful location, However, the food was very disappointing. I had a “salmon steak” which was actually a salmon fillet. When ordering, I specifically asked that the salmon be cooked through (not translucent on the inside). I got: a piece of salmon fillet that was even RAW on the inside. The waiter really tried hard and sent it back to the kitchen. My companions have already eaten their food. I was very hungry and had to wait for some time. Then a new salmon fillet arrived, which unfortunately was ALREADY raw on the inside. The waiter could hardly believe his eyes and brought it back to the kitchen. This piece was then heated again to cook it through. It worked on the third attempt. In the meantime, my companions had long since finished eating and I kept myself afloat with the salt. I really have to say that one would have expected more from the name alone. It took three tries and regardless: the menu stated a salmon STEAK, but only a fillet was offered. In summary: The ambience was nice, I certainly can't recommend my food and, in my opinion, didn't speak well of the cuisine.

When it says Hensslers, expectations are high. In my opinion, they weren't fulfilled: the fries had too much sauce and were soggy. I've had better ones at McDonald's. The shrimp was OK. The service was very nice and the food came quickly. Too bad...

Food was very good 👍 even ready within 5 minutes You have to praise this shop Thanks so much

Located just off the main shopping high street on a pedestrian road, this restaurant had a lively atmosphere when I visited around 7 PM. Despite being busy, I was seated within five minutes. The interior features an industrial design, with a striking whale painting that adds character to the space. I tried Steffen’s Pflaumenkick, a plum and lemon soda mix that was refreshing but milder than expected. The tuna sushi bowl, however, was excellent well-balanced flavours that came together beautifully. The pork schnitzel was crispy and flavorful, and the fries were perfectly cooked, though they came with mayonnaise by default. While the food was enjoyable, service was on the slower side, likely due to the limited number of staff covering a large area. That said, the team was friendly and doing their best to keep up. Overall, it’s a good spot with tasty dishes, though a bit pricey. With some improvements in service speed, the experience would be even better.

It is not recommended for someone who doesn't like chili or doesn't tolerate it properly. I'm sorry but I won't come back.

I've always wanted to eat at Henssler and was really impressed with the sushi bowl and the ambience. We'll definitely do it again

What to say, whenever I'm in Hamburg I'm returning to this place. We had a very nice time and had so much fun with the staff too. They are really pros. If you like places like in expensive gangster movies then this is a real place for you. Greetings from Serbia!

Unfortunately the food is getting worse and worse. I've been eating fish and chips off and on for a few years now. This time with chilli in the sauce. I asked the waiter if there was really chilli in it and he didn't really say it was just the sauce. Unfortunately, things turned out differently. I can't tolerate chilli. The service wasn't really great. Clear it up quickly and move on to the next one. I just had the last bite in my mouth and the plates were cleared away. And the food is almost like in a fast food restaurant. Also prepared. Just put the fish on the fries and you're done.

So great, great food, reasonable prices, we'll be back 👍 Still great a year later

Nice restaurant decorated as a ship/port theme. You immediately feel at home. Tasty Fish and Chips. Other dishes looked good too

Aquí hay una versión mejorada de tu reseña con mejor flujo, claridad y un lenguaje más atractivo: Situado justo al lado de la calle principal de tiendas en una calle peatonal, este restaurante estaba bullicioso a las 7 PM. A pesar de la multitud, la espera para una mesa fue de solo unos cinco minutos. Sin embargo, el servicio era notablemente lento: sólo había tres funcionarios que cubrían una amplia zona, lo que los dejaba flacos. El interior tenía una sensación industrial, con una llamativa pintura de ballenas que agrega carácter al espacio. Pedí el Pflaumenkick de Steffen, que sonaba mucho más intrigante de lo que sabía. Era esencialmente un sabor suave a ciruela mezclado con refresco de limón, agradable pero poco notable. El tazón de sushi de atún, por otro lado, era excelente. Los sabores se mezclaron maravillosamente cuando se mezclaron, haciendo un plato satisfactorio. El schnitzel de cerdo también estaba bien ejecutado, crujiente y sabroso, pero las papas fritas venían con mayonesa, que se sentía innecesaria. Dicho esto, estaban perfectamente crujientes. En general, la comida era buena, aunque un poco caro para lo que era. Desafortunadamente, el servicio decepcionó la experiencia — fue lento y desatenta, probablemente debido a la falta de personal. Si pueden mejorar eso, sería una experiencia gastronómica mucho mejor.

The staff was very nice with popcorn as a starter. I can recommend the bowls and with a cola in such fat glasses you can't complain.

OH WELL! Went in because of the advertisement for an affordable currywurst outside (€6.90), which was €15.50 on the menu at the table. The fries were great, but the curry itself was unfortunately only lukewarm and tasted absolutely nothing special. Every sausage stand makes a better one. It took a long time until we were served (at lunchtime). We were about to get up and leave until they took our order. Ambiance but nice and everything clean and tidy… Wouldn't come back though. Without the Henssler name, this sausage would be complete nonsense.

We can highly recommend the restaurant.

Very nice service! Best quality food! A visit is also recommended with children, everyone will find something here

Unfortunately the restaurant was full and we didn’t get a table but we bought to go and was great.

You have to have been there once.

Siamo andati durante l‘ora di pranzo, anche senza riservazionte, hanno trovato in pochi minuti un tavolo per due persone. I piatti sono arrivati velocemente ed erano veramente buoni. Abbiamo preso anche due cocktail analcolici che era superlativi. Consigliato

Just stood in line at the take-out window with a few other customers. When it was my turn after a long wait, the salesman put a sign in front of me saying "I'll be back soon" and said "3 to 4 minutes". Then he turned around and left.

Super delicious food. Hot and fresh, so to speak, on the table! Great service. Thank you for the pleasant time with you!

Yesterday we visited Steffen Henssler's Ahoi. Unfortunately we can only give two stars. The name Henssler promises more than the restaurant can deliver. While my wife's salad was okay, I was bitterly disappointed with the fish in batter. The fish was hot, but the fries were lukewarm and hard, as if they had been warmed up again. Unfortunately, the taste of the dish couldn't be beaten in terms of neutrality. The slightly turned up controls didn't seem to mind at all. The whole stay was more reminiscent of a fast food restaurant than of a restaurant run by a person with a big name. Unfortunately, I was reminded of this visit all night long. The food was more than heavy in the stomach. Mr. Henssler would be well advised to check the quality for himself in his own home from time to time.

Excellent restaurant Recommendations 10/10

Good food. Nice service. Restaurant is a luxury variant of the Nordsee chain.

We were thrilled! The service was top and very attentive Food very tasty

Uncomplicated table reservations possible online. The two of us arrived an hour early, but were still able to take a seat and were served in a friendly manner. Service friendly and attentive. Food delivered quickly, hot and very tasty!

Very tasty food at a fair price.

We have always been big fans of this restaurant, but we are not from Hamburg and noticed on our last visit that the quality of the food had decreased significantly. Personally, I always liked the fish and chips classic, but this time the fish was far too fatty, so I had to leave one of the two fish behind. The fries weren't as good as usual either + now there's one less dip. Such a drastic difference within a year is unbelievable. You can expect more, especially in this price range. Too bad.

I'd love to do it again. Today on January 16th, 2025, mega again as always and we can only recommend it.

We were thrilled, the food was great, the atmosphere was great, and the staff were friendly

BAKED FISH with a difference. The food was very tasty. It was also great in terms of price. Like all restaurants, it had been very busy.

Very good food with polite service and a good ambience. There was also salted popcorn as a welcome.

Unfortunately we only have to rate it with two stars. As big Henssler fans and during our stay in Hamburg, we didn't want to miss the visit. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to our expectations: it was carelessly prepared and was almost reminiscent of fast food (similar to the North Sea offering). The fries and fried shrimp were simply thrown into a basket. In addition, the food arrived already cold. The service was friendly and the ambience was pleasant. But the food itself wasn't what we had hoped for. Disappointing. So we probably won't be visiting again.

Ahoy from Hamburg! Last evening of our tour between red lights and cool breeze. We had already been to Henssler & Henssler some time ago and had to try it out at Ahoi. We were surprised at the situation. Our table was waiting for us behind the train station and in the middle of the shopping street. The location inside is very stylish and, despite the modernity, has Hamburg charm 😃 We recommend the fried fish 🐟 and the teriyaki burger 🍔 We didn't like the really bad ventilation in the kitchen at all. If you want to leave afterwards, you should definitely change your clothes again.

Great location. Every seat was taken. Still super well structured and very friendly staff. No long waiting times. Very tasty tuna steak and, above all, very aromatically seasoned, in contrast to the usually bland cuisine in other restaurants.

Food is always delicious at Ahoi. Reservation of seats in advance is highly recommended. Otherwise a long wait, but it's worth it.

Super tasty food, with nice service, in a Nordic atmosphere... we can only recommend it

Hello, we were at Ahoi Hamburg for the first time today. Expectations were high and we were not disappointed. Mega delicious and super friendly staff, completely satisfied, the lemonade and cocktails were also super tasty. Definitely high on the to do list the next time you visit Hamburg. Thanks

Mega delicious food, super nice staff!!!

Our first visit to AHOI, nice service, nice atmosphere and super delicious food. The Hüttenzauber burger was terrific!!! We'd love to come back when we're back in HH!

Sehr gutes Essen, freundliches Personal, Hundefreubdlich!! Gemütliche Atmosphäre & cool eingerichtetes Lokal! Currywurst & Burger sehr zu empfehlen. Reservierung wäre von Vorteil

Nothing more is possible! Better to go to the Mö Grill and grab an honest curry sausage there

Very, very tasty food and the staff also very friendly. :-) A great evening there. Thank you!! :-)

We were guests at Ahoi/Hamburg once again. The service was very good and quick. The employees are nice and friendly. The food is very tasty. The portions are reasonable and the price-performance ratio is right. It's always nice to dine there. The quality of the restaurant is as you would expect from Steffen Henssler.

The food there is good and the staff are friendly. But what happened today when I visited is simply not possible. I went in there with 5 people and there wasn't that long of a line and I was told to come back after half an hour. But I said that I would also wait to get a place. But I was again instructed to come half an hour later. Neither my last name nor anything was written down to confirm my identity for a seat after half an hour. I came after half an hour and the line went all the way outside. I wanted to talk to the employee who told me to come back after half an hour because I felt like I had been attacked. I should get back in line and wait. We were then greeted unfriendly, even though we just wanted to ask what it was like now that we were told to come back. That's why I don't eat there anymore.

I have to say, unfortunately the food didn't entirely convince me today. While the service was friendly and attentive, the ambience was just average. The tables were really very close together, which was a bit uncomfortable. And unfortunately I didn't find the price-performance ratio to be entirely justified. It's a shame, I was hoping for more. #restaurant visit #food #gastronomy 🍽️

Once again super tasty. The service is friendly and fast, everything is clean and the food is very tasty.

The worst currywurst I've ever been served, cold, mushy, from the day before... €1 per spoonful of ketchup & mayo considering the prices, hats off to me😉... Fries Henssler Style I'm at a loss for words... There's more Sauce and onions with the frozen fries from MC cain. So once and never again

I don't normally do reviews but I have to do it here. It was clear to us from the start that this restaurant would not be a culinary specialty, but we were very disappointed by the quality. We ordered classic fish and chips, where there was more breading on the fish than fish, which was also incredibly greasy and doughy. Unfortunately, the fish itself tasted like nothing but fat. Selling it for €16.50 is funny. When the waiter came at the end and asked us if everything was tasty, I gave exactly these criticism points again. Unfortunately, he couldn't stand still to listen to me and while he was cleaning up another table next door, nor could he look me in the eyes, which makes you really wonder why ask if it isn't taken seriously anyway. I honestly don't know why the recipe was changed there, but compared to 2020, that's a huge downgrade.

Was very good again. Great food, best service and very friendly. The restaurant is equipped and decorated in the style of an old sailor's pub

Nette Begrüssung, schöner Tisch, sehr gutes Essen und leckeres Getränk. Ich war rundum zufrieden. Danke auch an den sehr freundlichen Mann am Empfang. Von Anfang bis zum Schluss sehr freundlich.

As we strolled through the city, the store caught our eye straight away. We hadn't reserved a table, so we had to wait in front of a sign. But we were a little lucky with the time of day and so we only had to wait around 5 minutes for a table. Not only did we like the first impression of the ambience, but it was also confirmed by an absolutely excellent meal (fries, burgers, mega baked goods). The dessert (churros, unfortunately no picture) rounded things off. Absolutely recommended. We are guaranteed to eat here again the next time we visit Hamburg. Thanks for Steffen and his team.

As always, very tasty. A must for every visit to Hamburg!