Aquarium Restaurant Helgoland in Helgoland

The aquarium on Heligoland impresses with excellent, delicious food and great service. The tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and the lentil bolognese were two highlights in particular. The service is friendly and attentive. The food didn't take long to arrive and the ambience invites you to linger. Perfect for a relaxed meal away from the main street. Highly recommended and we would love to come back!

A very cozy restaurant, good food, attentive, friendly staff. Everything fine! 👍🏼 We'd love to come back!

Very good food and excellent service. We'd love to come back.

Nice restaurant! Good staff and atmosphere, a few vegan options as well.

Everything is simply top!!! Food and staff!!

Yesterday we were at the door at 4:51 p.m. and wanted to dine in this restaurant. The lady at the door pointed out that the restaurant wouldn't open for another 9 minutes. It was cold outside and my teenage child, who has rheumatism, could no longer stand or walk and would have liked to sit. We were told that this wasn't possible because it was still being prepared and would have to go to the basement, then there would be no one to supervise in the restaurant. On the one hand, this wasn't true because there was another lady and a gentleman walking around there, and on the other hand, we certainly didn't want to steal the expensive interior. After she was back in the room at 4:56 p.m. and still left us standing, we left the cold waiting area in front of the door and decided on another excellent restaurant. We visit Heligoland often, but we don't go to this restaurant anymore. No problem - the company can certainly afford the loss of 3 adult guests in the winter. Here the guest is a number - the next one will come.

It was excellent! Pleasant volume, very professional staff! Very friendly! The boss has great dealings with the staff. Regarding the price, I would like to emphasize that we were served fresh lobster!

We 2 adults plus a toddler were there on Sunday and it was great! Be sure to reserve by phone in advance! It is always full and even some guests without reservations had to leave because there was no space left

Top service Top panfish Top dessert. Keep it up!

I was there yesterday with my wife and little daughter. We really liked it. The food is super good. We'll be back!!!!!! :)

The restaurant has a rustic, maritime design, the fireplace and the dark colors radiate warmth and coziness. After a short wait, we were able to get a seat in the evening and were served quickly and friendly. The fish dishes are sumptuous and interestingly created. There is an EierGrog here, even if it's not on the menu :)

We have been going to Heligoland once or twice a year for years, the beautiful ambience, the friendly, attentive service and the really delicious food are the reasons why we stop by there every year.

Very nice menu that is not too extensive, but is characterized by the high quality of the products and dishes. Great, very attentive and unobtrusive team Great evening in a cozy, comfortable and openly modern atmosphere Gladly again Definitely reserve...

The fish was incredibly juicy, great service, extremely attentive and warm. Food came super quickly. Highly recommended, be sure to reserve a table!

We rented the apartment above the restaurant last week. The apartment was very, very nice, of course we also ate in the Aquarium restaurant on the last day, ordering in advance is an advantage. From the starter to the dessert, we can only recommend this meal, everything is fresh, tastes great, and the service is very friendly. Conclusion. If you are on holiday on Helgoland and want to have a very good meal, the aquarium is the right place for you. Thank you again for everything.

Always beautiful Thanks to the team

Our food (crustini, steak, wolffish and creme brulee) was delicious and of excellent quality. Price-performance accordingly appropriate. The varied and lovingly designed range of drinks is also nice. Service and ambience were very good. A reservation seems to make sense! An unreserved recommendation from us.

Way up front (as always). Food, service and ambience top

Echt lecker 😋 Kein Wunder, dass man hier einen Tisch reservieren muss. An zwei Abenden sind wir zu zweit hier gewesen. Von vier Haupteingang waren alle sehr gut. Bei der Vorspeise war vor allem der Ziegenkäse richtig lecker. Ach so, und die Erbsencremesuppe.

Wir waren mit sechs Personen dort und waren alle vom Essen begeistert. Ebenso vom Ambiente und dem sehr freundlichen Service. Wir haben einen Tisch reserviert, da man mit so viel Personen nur schwer spontan einen Tisch bekommt. Der Tisch hatte eine gute Größe, sodass man problemlos sein Tellergericht und alles was dazugehört stellen könnte ohne großartig alles zurechtschieben musste.

Nice restaurant, nice staff, delicious food

Be sure to reserve in advance as the restaurant is always very full. We recommend the ox cheeks and the rump steak. Delicious !

Excellent food. Attractive atmosphere. Very attentive service. Highly recommended!

Very tasty, great ambience and very attentive staff

The atmosphere was undoubtedly very warm and welcoming, but the majority of the staff seemed quite arrogant and gave very smug answers to questions about allergies. The dish was self-explanatory, but safety first when it came to health. A young lady working as a waitress behaved in an exemplary manner and we praise her for her professional behavior.

Wir haben bei traumhaften Wetter draußen gesessen und das Essen sehr genossen. Allein der Knieper als Probe war toll. Die Senfsauce zum frischen Fisch war ebenfalls hervorragend. Und dann noch der Service. 🤗

Nach Reservierung wurden wir sehr freundlich begrüßt und zum Tisch geführt. Das Steak war perfekt und der vorzügliche Portwein dazu ausgezeichnet. Das vegetarische Chili con Couscous war geschmacklich sehr delikat. Als Abschluss wurde uns von dem Service Heidelbeereis serviert. Wie gewünscht mit zwei Löffel . Besten Dank für den gelungenen Abschlußabend auf Helgoland

It's difficult to get a table without a reservation, but luckily we were able to get a seat outside. The starters were fantastic, the main courses were also very tasty and cooked to perfection. The service was very friendly, but sometimes it took a while, which was also due to the full restaurant.

Food top Service friendly and quick

Great ambience, delicious food and very friendly service.

Wow, everything is great. Ibero pork prepared to perfection, special requests fulfilled, great gin mixed drinks. It's not cheap, but everything is worth the price. Staff great.

Very nice restaurant with great cuisine

Sooo friends.... I can say delicious, somewhat small portion.... The staff from friendly to annoyed. All in all ok.

Very nice restaurant. The food is super tasty and the waiters are very nice. A table was decorated for our wedding. That was nice. We'd love to come back.

The food was great. We had panfish and it was very tasty. We sat outside and didn't notice much of the atmosphere. But the service was very friendly!

Simply MEGA!!! Quality and service are fantastic here!!!!

We were here in July and had reserved a table (which is recommended). The food is very good, especially the starter with the baked goat cheese and honey was delicious. The restaurant offers a nice and cozy atmosphere.

Super essen bei besten Service zum angemessenen Preis. Sollte man nicht verpassen. Einfach lecker. Es ist schwer was besseres zu finden.

...a clear recommendation, we had fish soup, the Knieper sample offer, pan fish and beef stroganoff, everything was super tasty, the staff was extremely attentive and nice, plus a friendly atmosphere in the restaurant...

We had Knieper, fish soup, beef stroganoff and pan fish. It was delicious...

We had an excellent meal here, enjoyed great, friendly service and competent staff. We were definitely not here for the last time. We have also been able to spend lovely hours here in previous years.

Very tasty and friendly service!

I've been coming to Helgoland for a few days for a few years now. For me, a good dinner is part of a perfect day on vacation. A few years ago I got to know the Aquarium Restaurant and from then on I only went there to eat. Everything I've eaten there so far has been so delicious. The ox cheeks and the fish soup are among my favorite dishes. But the fish and steaks that I ate there were also so good and tasty. I have always found the service to be attentive, friendly and accommodating. That's why I can't understand at all the very hurtful and personal criticism from a family, which particularly refers to the supposedly arrogant blonde lady, because I also met this lady, both on the phone when making the reservation and then in the restaurant opposite me , as well as the other guests, have always found me to be very nice and friendly.

Excellent restaurant, welcoming and with friendly and professional staff. Dishes appreciated by all diners, the fish soup with vegetables and tomato is interesting.

It used to be a pleasant place and you felt welcome. Today you are being xxed. You call on Tuesday because you want to book a table for the weekend. Unfortunately everything is fully booked. You would also take a table outside. Sorry, but we don't make reservations outside. On Saturday you arrive in time to possibly get a table and there is a sign “Reserved” on three tables outside. Thank you for nothing!

Super tasty food with a great ambience. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended

We had a small soup for lunch and then shared a small appetizer. Everything was extremely tasty and delicious. Great service rounded off our impression. Unfortunately, you can only get a table with a long-term advance reservation, which we thought was a shame. We weren't able to reserve a table in the evening... 3 days in advance.

I would like to expressly mention here that all the dishes were freshly prepared. We cannot in any way understand the concentrated criticism from a family in which a service employee is personally hurt and treated disrespectfully. Anyone who has ever worked with people should be able to recognize that the employees here are very committed and attentive and at some point perhaps at the end of their tether.

We celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary there

We made reservations in March for our 20th wedding anniversary today, everything worked out and even the table was beautifully decorated. If we're on the island again we'd love to come back.

We recommend reserving a table as this good restaurant is very busy. Very friendly and attentive staff, very good food. It's definitely worth eating there. We felt very comfortable.

Just great. Best fish pan I've had. Very nice and quick staff. Everything done right.

Stylish furnishings, good service and excellent food. The desserts (nougat parfait!) in particular are a highlight, but our steaks with various sauces and side dishes were also extremely tasty. Specialties such as Helgoland Knieper (as a starter) were also very well received by many guests. The price is a bit high, but worth every euro. You should definitely reserve a table, ideally several days in advance, as the opening times are typically short in Helgoland and the tables are obviously in demand.

Probably the best restaurant on the island. First-class food, very friendly service and great ambience. We regretted not booking both evenings on the island here. A must for your next visit!

We had a very nice experience at the Aquarium Restaurant. With a bit of luck we got a table for two without a reservation. In addition to a good selection of very good dishes, the restaurant offers the Helgoland specialty "Knieper" as a sample portion for laypeople. We enjoyed these as an appetizer. For the main course we had steak with fried potatoes, bacon beans and a champion sauce and pasta with porcini mushrooms and tender pork loin slices. There's only one thing left to say: it was a pure taste experience. The meat was exactly as desired and the pasta had such a great flavor that my wife is still raving about it days later. For dessert I had a cappuccino parfait, which was served with thickened and fresh berries. Here too I can only repeat myself when it comes to good taste. Everything was beautifully presented and the staff was extremely friendly and gave good advice without being intrusive. Overall it was a very nice atmosphere. We came spontaneously and left as enthusiastic guests. Well, that's what you always want to know: For the quality and service, I have to say that the price-performance ratio is very good, considering being on an island. Yes, it costs money, but it's definitely worth it. If you're hoping for a bargain, you should look for something else. We would definitely like to come back.

One more star is still free! When my family and I had dinner at the Aquarium restaurant, everything seemed fine. But after our waitress (temporary chef, blonde-haired) slammed our dishes onto our table in an outrageous manner, didn't even pay attention to our specific explanations and requests and, despite all the unfriendliness, also swapped our dishes, the happiness was over. Such insolence is truly unparalleled. Normally I'm very understanding, but this belittling went too far for me!

Bottomless impudence! Today we ate at the Aquarium restaurant on Heligoland. The food was very good. However, the deputy boss was hard to beat in terms of unfriendliness. We ordered the same menu four times in different variations. When serving, the blonde, unfriendly lady slammed the fish plates onto the table the wrong way and didn't even let us finish. Unfortunately, we no longer enjoyed the delicious food after such poor, disrespectful treatment. Before paying, the other guests at my table left because they could only get upset with this blonde, arrogant lady. So the restaurant is not recommended! Best regards, Dr. Tjaden P. S.: Hopefully the right boss will come back soon! That would also be better for the other nice staff at the restaurant!!!

Disrespectful service! Our visit to the Aquarium restaurant turned out to be an outrageous humiliation on the part of the manager's temporary deputy (blonde lady). Without paying any attention to our order, the food was rudely slammed onto our table. We have never experienced such terrible service. After this experience, every bite stuck in our throats. We have no choice but to question whether my migration background could have contributed to this humiliation...

The food was excellent! Would definitely stop by again. The service was very competent and nice☺️

The best meal of our vacation was at the Aquarium Restaurant. Service was great, value for money was good. We will be back definitely!

Very nice and attractive restaurant. Nice welcome and short waiting time for food. Very good food and attentive service. The steaks were cooked as requested and there was a good selection of side dishes. Reservation required!

Very nice restaurant, everything new and really chic. Super delicious food and really nice staff. 10 out of 10.👍👍👍

Very attentive service. Good cuisine with the special features of a special restaurant

Super delicious food, first-class service and a very cozy atmosphere! Absolutely to suggest!

Very nice restaurant, with attentive service, good food, absolutely recommended.

Very, very nice ambience, totally friendly and courteous service and bombastic food in very fair portions! Booking urgently needed, we were lucky and were able to get a table. We'll definitely be back!

Very nice restaurant in the Helgoland lowlands. Excellent food at reasonable prices. I had the asparagus cream soup, the rump steak with mushroom onions and fried potatoes and the chocolate mousse. All very tasty. Gladly again.

Very nice service and great food. Definitely reserve in advance, it's worth it. The wines and cocktails are great and the price-performance ratio is right. We'd love to come back.

A very good restaurant with a varied menu. But you should reserve early, as everywhere on Helgoland, if necessary from home, which is no problem at all, even by email.

Quite a nice restaurant. The food was really excellent. Panfish and fried sea bream were very tasty. The sauces in particular went well with the dishes. I can particularly recommend the starter with the gratinated sheep's cheese. That was really powerful.

Everything was great :-), highly recommended

A very nice and stylishly decorated restaurant. The service is very fast, friendly and attentive. The meal was excellent. We will definitely come again.

The food was excellent, very good, just a dream. The atmosphere is very cozy and well-kept with Mediterranean background music, everything fits together very well. The staff is very friendly. In every respect, this restaurant is by far the best we have encountered on Heligoland. The prices are not excessive. The quality of the food, the ambience and the service is apparently also known to others: nothing works without advance ordering. Absolute recommendation for friends of good cuisine and an unforgettable dining experience. Thank you!

Very well maintained restaurant, the food was first class. The restaurant is highly recommended. But please reserve a table in advance.

This is THE favorite restaurant of mine on the island. Unfortunately it's difficult to get a seat, but that's due to the good quality of the food, the friendliness of the service and a feel-good atmosphere. Thank you!

The restaurant is cozy, the food and service are very good!

Had dinner at the aquarium this evening. This restaurant is highly recommended! From the nice service to the delicious cuisine. In order to enjoy it, you must make a reservation in advance. Thank you!

Must do! Knieper (krab) amazing and the other dishes + dessert very good

Fine little fish restaurant, highly recommended

Great restaurant on Helgoland, great food, very nice service and really nice ambience

Best food on Helgoland, rarely eaten such a tender and well-prepared fillet of beef. You can only get a table with a reservation. We'll be back

Good service in a small, nice restaurant with very tasty cuisine. When I'm back on Heligoland, I'll go straight back. Clear recommendation.

We were in the restaurant with a group of 9 people and everything was very good, from the table reservation, to service and the food was very good.

Very friendly service and excellent food ensured a good end to the holiday. The prices are absolutely justified considering the quality and very tasty preparation.

Very tasty with a good price/performance ratio. Gladly again!

Absolutely top class on Heligoland! We will definitely make a reservation and feast again. Thank you very much for the delicious food and the wonderful hospitality!

We ate at the aquarium for the first time during our short vacation, equipped with vouchers that I had received as a "recommendation". Both times we left the restaurant very satisfied. We were completely impressed by the attentive, friendly and courteous service, the high-quality, delicious dishes prepared with sophistication and the extremely pleasant ambience. The price-performance ratio is absolutely reasonable - we will definitely come back and would be happy to recommend it! The only one star deducted is the generally suitable ambience for the exhaust air that doesn't work so well - the clothes still know that they were in the restaurant the next morning. 😉 But they like to wrap it up there!

Very good ambience and service. The food is good but could be even better. I think this is the best restaurant on Heligoland.

A super nice restaurant with delicious food

Great restaurant with very good food and a friendly service staff.

My wife and I stayed on Heligoland for 6 days. We ate there twice. The food was very tasty and the staff was very nice and friendly. I can recommend this restaurant with a clear conscience. A reservation is recommended. We will definitely visit this restaurant again on our next visit to Heligoland.

First class service and great food! Gladly again.

Excellent fresh food and drinks, well-kept atmosphere, extremely friendly staff.

It was another very nice evening. Here we cook with passion. Everything is fresh and harmoniously coordinated. The service is very friendly and attentive. We'd love to come back.

As always - everything is perfect!

Ambience great. Reception and service very friendly and accommodating. Food served attractively and tasted very, very good. Only recommended.

Everything is great. Unreserved recommendation. Reservations recommended. Keep it up...

I have known the changing Heligoland gastronomy for over 30 years. For several years now, the Aquarium Restaurant has been our first address on the island for good food. Cozy atmosphere, an excellent culinary selection of dishes, very courteous staff and two super nice “hosts” in Ela and Arne.

Are on Heligoland with friends for a long weekend. The aquarium was recommended to us by long-time travelers to Heligoland. What can I say: the recommendation was spot on. Excellent food, fast and friendly service. Perfect. We will definitely and happily come back. (Don't forget to reserve a table, as many people are obviously aware of the excellent service here...😉)

Nothing was left to be desired. Despite a short-term reservation, a good table in a very nice atmosphere. The service was excellent and the food was highly recommended.