Cafe Restaurant Sielhof in Neuharlingersiel

We were loyal guests of the Hafen Extra in Aurich for the past few years and were sad to learn that it's no longer there. It's all the more wonderful that the owners are now located at the Sielhof. Unfortunately, Neuharlingersiel isn't exactly around the corner, but it's easily accessible via a bike ride. The food continues to be of a high standard, and we were pleased that the dishes made it from Aurich to Neuharlingersiel and that the menu hasn't been completely overhauled. We will be stopping by here regularly on vacation in the coming years. The seating in the garden is lovely, and the ambiance inside is also very pleasant.

Very nice place. The service was very attentive and friendly. The food was outstanding, very tasty!

The new management is doing the restaurant a world of good. The menu is extensive, the quality is recognizable and evident, and the service is good and attentive.

The food tasted good, but unfortunately it was only lukewarm, which wasn't a good thing. The service is young and new and needs to be more attentive; sticking a spoon in the food is unprofessional, but otherwise everything was good.

I can only deduct one star for the ambiance. The restroom in the basement had an unpleasant smell all the way up the stairs. Everything else is highly recommended: the food is excellent, and the service is friendly, attentive, and not at all intrusive. As is unfortunately becoming more and more common. Highly recommended.

Very good food, friendly service and a wonderful atmosphere.

We were there at Pentecost. Everything was wonderful.

Super delicious food. Great service. Lovely atmosphere. We'll be back.

If you are hungry you have to go and eat something beforehand as you can only try a bite and that costs way too much grill plate 40 euros

The food is also very good under the new owner. Friendly and efficient service. The opening hours, Monday to Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., are also convenient.

Highly recommended. A great atmosphere inside and on the terrace. The food was very good. Tasty and also a feast for the eyes. The staff was very good and very friendly. We'll be back.

We've already been to the restaurant three times for lunch and enjoyed delicious food and drinks! Everything was impeccable and delicious! The menu, in particular, offers a good variety, and everyone should find something on it! We'll be back and are delighted to have this culinary addition to our local area!

Today we went to try out the "new" Sielhof. We were very satisfied; the food, the ambiance, the service—everything was just right. Just as good as the "old" Sielhof, which we always enjoyed.

For several years, a visit to the Sielhof restaurant has been a staple of our vacations, and we've always been satisfied. The ambiance is very cozy, especially the winter garden by the Siel. Since this year, the Sielhof has been under new management (operator/tenant). The service staff are very friendly. The menu has changed, and so has the taste of the dishes. There's no longer a "Greetings from the Kitchen" menu. We think that's a shame. We had redfish with a herb crust and a grill plate. All dishes were prepared with fresh ingredients. The portions were sufficient. The small side salad, however, wasn't worth the €4.90. One negative thing we noticed was that some guests received a drink on the house. It's clear that you can't demand this. All guests should be treated equally here. We will visit the Sielhof again on our next vacation.

Waited over an hour for the food. Not recommended, and no apology was offered.

A fantastic shop! A beautiful old building, stylishly renovated and furnished. The food is of the highest quality and taste! And then there's a great team and a cheerful, friendly atmosphere! It doesn't get any better than this... 🤩🤩🤩

Great! Many thanks to the new owners – modern, fresh cuisine in a familiar atmosphere, great service, and reasonable prices. We'll be back next time!

Very friendly and attentive service, a fantastic restaurant in a lovingly preserved historic building. And the food is amazing! Incredibly good and prepared with fantastic, fresh ingredients. Definitely worth a try. Try something different than a fish sandwich by the harbor!

Update on May 14, 2025 The restaurant has new owners. We ate there for the first time today. Unfortunately, the quality is nowhere near what it was before. The food is only average. Today I would only give it 3 stars. It's a shame, because the Sielhof (the building with the outdoor facilities) has an excellent ambiance. A higher-quality restaurant deserves its place here. 1 year ago, 2024. Today wasn't our first time there. We've always been very satisfied. We particularly like the seating in the pavilion. The food is freshly prepared, appetizingly presented, and tastes excellent. The service was very friendly and polite. We will definitely be back and can recommend the Sielhof restaurant with a clear conscience.

Top dish at a good price. We'll be back.

No recommendation. Food inedible. Service inattentive to non-existent. The 1 star is for the outside ambience.

Great location! Our main courses were delicious. However, since we have been eating regularly at Sielhof for years, we were a bit surprised by the new tone. There is a happy smile and a complaint (the dessert served did not correspond to the description on the menu) should be discussed. It was taken off the bill, but that wasn't our concern. A “sorry” would have been appropriate (especially in the service area).

Yes, actually zero stars. We had made a reservation last night, but instead of food and drinks there was a locked door at 6:45 p.m. Unfortunately no contact was made even though the telephone number was available. With such an achievement, good luck for your company in the future.

Sehr schönes Restaurant, tolle Küche, aufmerksames und freundliches Personal. In einem ehemaligen Herrensitz gelegen.

Wir waren nach der Neueröffnung das erste Mal im Restaurant „Extra“ und dementsprechend gespannt. Unseren Tisch hatten wir in der Stube oben rechts. Hübsch, aber auch hübsch langweilig. Der Service war anfangs sehr engagiert, gleich 3x wurden wir nach unserer Bestellung gefragt. Als wir dann später bezahlen wollten, hat keiner mehr gefragt, da mussten wir dann auf uns aufmerksam machen. Die Karte war, beliebig. Burger, Steaks, Variationen aus dem Meer. Bestellt haben wir Scampi und Burger. Beides hat gut geschmeckt. Zum Essen kann man sicherlich hier einkehren, einen guten Grund zum wiederholten Besuch haben wir nicht entdecken können.

Highly recommended. Four of us were there for dinner at the beginning of April 2025. The new team at Sielhof was very friendly and attentive. We started with a Mediterranean starter selection, neatly served on a wooden plate. For the main course we had various fish plates. Everything was perfect, the fish was cleanly boned, tasted great, fried to perfection and rich. The ambience is really picturesque, especially in the winter garden with a view of the park. We'd love to come back.

The food was super tasty. The atmosphere is really cozy and the staff is very friendly and accommodating.

Wir waren durch Zufall in dieses wunderbare Restaurant gekommen und wurden sehr freundlich empfangen. Hier stimmte einfach alles! Ein zwangloser Service, Schönes geschmackvolles Ambiente, und ein Essen was einer gehobenes Küche entspricht! Eine ansprechende kleine Weinkarte mit ausgesuchten Weinen , Das alles zu zivilen Preisen. Wir hatten ein für uns tolles Geschmackserlebnis und wünschen den neuen Paechtern viel Erfolg!

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Super nice staff The new map is great Finally something new in town The appetizer platter for 2 people was terrific

We were there for lunch for the first time yesterday. The food is very good, just the staff needs to try harder. Especially the owner, that's not how you treat your guests.

Yes. Ate the “Blue Burger”. Delicious. With pear and blue cheese. Perfectly fried. The salmon on spinach was also great. A little overcooked, but a tasty breading. Everything garnished with pomegranate and garnet. Nicely prepared and friendly served.

We were guests there on April 4th. Were allowed to sit in the pavilion. Extraordinary ambience with a fantastic, beautiful view of the park landscape. Pure vacation. Price performance completely appropriate for this type of house. Quality and service good. A few days earlier I had different expectations regarding an order, which were immediately changed to my satisfaction after consulting with the service team. Chapeau. I would like to point out that please only read the new reviews, as the current operators have just taken over this fantastic restaurant property on April 25th and form your own opinion. This is my personal assessment as a retired restaurateur. The beginning has been made and I keep my fingers crossed for the Sielhof team. An enrichment not only for Neuharlingersiel!

The two of us had dinner today. We spontaneously ordered the table by phone around 4 p.m. for 6 p.m. It worked too. The rooms are beautifully, simply and brightly furnished. The map is also very nicely designed. To eat there was the plaice with butter which was very tasty. The side salad was also very good and the rosemary potatoes were very tasty. Unfortunately, a cheeseburger was brought instead of a veggie burger. That wasn't a bad thing since we both eat meat, but it was unpleasant. It was more noticeable because of the bill. But we don't want to blame the young waiter for that. Was his second day. The staff was also very friendly. Apparently the operators have only been in the location for a short time.

Re-opening 3 days ago, what luck for Neuharlingersiel. Menu varied, interesting and not at all run-of-the-mill, absolutely reasonable in terms of price. 4 people, 4 different dishes, tried them all over and over again, great. We are totally thrilled. It was a bit of a long wait, but it was more than made up for by the great food and in a friendly atmosphere you can easily pass the time with the good selection of drinks. Cake also looked very good and we need 4 new appointments just for the dessert selection, which is interesting to read. All the best to the new team, see you, of course at our favorite table in the beautiful winter garden. Knapheide family

We really enjoyed it here! We would love to come back.

Nice restaurant with super friendly staff, everything was top notch.

A fantastic location for small wedding celebrations. As a wedding photographer, I've been able to capture some great moments here and I really enjoy being at the Sielhof. The building is very magnificent and looks simply beautiful in the photos.

Waren hier wiedermal mit Freunden und muss sagen war einfach wie immer echt lecker hatten Krabbensuppe Grillteller Schollenfilet mit Räucherlachs Spaghetti mit Garnelen wir kommen wieder 👌

It was a beautiful festival of lights 👍❤️👍

A nice atmosphere and good food. The staff is good and very friendly. 👍

Birthday Dinner! A beautifully set table is waiting for the birthday girl and guests! Toast! The dishes were presented very aesthetically! Tasty! Then ice cream and CAKE 👍🤪❣

Had dinner there last night and felt exceptionally comfortable! Food very good and extremely friendly and courteous service, especially the young trainee! Highly recommended and only 100m from the harbor in a historic atmosphere

Nice atmosphere, friendly service staff. Delicious food, prices acceptable. Our gluten intolerance was taken into account.

For us the best restaurant in Neuharlingersiel. Top dishes! Good value for money! Staff always friendly and attentive. The ambience is wonderful. There is a winter garden and beer garden. You can see Siel from everywhere. Very idyllic.

We had a nice place with a view of the Siele. Unfortunately we weren't offered a meal menu, so we can only rate the drinks. Things were done differently at the other tables and the demand was not met. The food looked good - that's all I can say.

Dine like a count. Nice atmosphere. Radiates calm and serenity. There is also a daily lunch menu. If you eat here, you park for free.

Delicious food, good value for money and great ambience

We have been visiting this very nice place to drink coffee and eat every year on our vacation for 24 years

Spent a wonderful last evening of vacation here. Very friendly staff and excellent cuisine. The ambience is enchanting.

Everything was great, the food and drink including dessert were simply great. Service at its best. Can just be recommended. We'll keep going.

Very nice staff. Very tasty food. Very good prices. Gladly again!

Very tasty food, the service was perfect because it wasn't that crowded and the winter garden is great and you look directly at the water and it is located right next to the park.

Great restaurant, great food, great ambience, great staff, we'll be happy to come back

We have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. Yesterday we had the man's seat plate with fried potatoes. The fried herring was a bit thin, but tasty, the herring and salmon were super good. The ice cream was also very tasty. We'd love to come back. Fun menu for children

Very well run restaurant. Good food good prices

At first we didn't dare go into the castle building. But it was a great atmosphere. The food was very good and, contrary to our expectations, the prices were actually cheap.

We discovered the Sielhof and are thrilled.

Trotz fehlender Tischreservierung bekamen wir für 2 Personen einen schönen Tisch zugeteilt. Das Personal war sehr freundlich, die Räumlichkeiten sehr schön eingerichtet und die bestellten Getränke und Speisen wurden zügig serviert. Die Preisgestaltung war angemessen und verglichen mit anderen Lokalen in der Nähe absolut angemessen. Die bestellten Speisen waren sehr lecker. Wir wären nochmals gekommen, bekamen aber wegen einer Veranstaltung keinen Tisch mehr.

Sielhof plate with pork medallions... I really enjoyed it. Attentive and friendly service. Always my pleasure.

It is absolutely beautiful and very tasty. The entire team is very nice and we always feel at home. See you again next year! We are back soon. Being pampered for 2 weeks, just great.

My wife and I found our favorite restaurant on vacation (8 days) and went there three times. It was great 🤩🤩🤩 and everything was perfect👍 If we come back to Neuharlingersiel then the Sielhof would be our first stop again!! Chapeau👍👍👍

We ordered the menu for 34.90 euros. Asparagus, potatoes and cod fillet as the main course. It was tasty, but the piece of fish was about 7 x 7 cm. Even my wife wasn't full. I complained about that, but the waitress didn't care. Conclusion: Paid a lot of money for little food.

Very attentive and cozy! Because the dishes are freshly prepared, there are minimal waiting times until the ordered food can be served! The quality is TOP!

Very nice restaurant on the Siel, you can sit outside and the food is excellent. We would like to come again.

Very tasty food, very friendly service. It's worth a visit!

Older beautiful historic building. Modern inside, several spaces to sit. Already fine dining. The food was very good, we had a salad with chicken strips and a salad with grilled fish. Served with bread and butter in a glass of salad dressing.

Wir haben uns dort ein Abendessen gegönnt zum Urlaubsabschluss. Sehr schöne Kulisse, historischer Saal, Gemälde und Umgebung haben wirklich Charme. Obwohl alt alles in tadellosen Zustand und gepflegt. Man fühlt sich wohl, sollte aber schon mit langen Hosen und entsprechender Abendgarderobe erscheinen. Eher gehobenes Kundenklientel Essen mit kleinem Kind war kein Problem, alle sehr freundlich, man sollte aber einen Tisch reservieren. Zum Essen, was für sich spricht, siehe Bildern, alles perfekt gegart und gebraten. Der Grillteller mit Edelpilzen war wirklich sehr gut. Lachs mit entsprechenden Beilagen war top frisch und für den Lütten ein ganzes kleines Schollenfilet war top . Zu den Preisen, ich finden es absolut gerechtfertigt bei der Qualität, die Weine sind absolut im Rahmen. Preis / Leistung stimmt hier. Natürlich muss so ein Gebäude unterhalten und alle Leute fair bezahlt werden, ich möchte auch qualitativ hochwertiges Fleisch und Gemüse auf dem Teller und vielleicht eine exklusiven Expresso. Wer davon nichts versteht oder nicht bereit ist dafür Geld in die Hand zu nehmen ist selber schuld und sollte woanders hingehen statt wie in anderen Bewertungen fragliche Vergleiche aufzumachen. Ich kann das Restaurant nur empfehlen ebenfalls die herausragenden Torten und Kuchen des Cafés.

Very, very tasty food and large portions. Water and treats for the dog. Great service.

Auf Empfehlung unseres Vermieters hatten wir dieses Restaurant aufgesucht und wurden definitiv nicht enttäuscht. Wir hatten Scholle und Cordon Bleu. Beides wirklich gut, Portionen ausreichend und ein sehr netter und aufmerksamer Service. Es hat wirklich alles gepasst. Warum dann nicht volle Punktzahl wird sich mancher fragen. Die gebe ich derzeit wirklich selten, weil aus meiner Sicht die Preise im Allgemeinen in der Gastronomie in Bereiche kommt, wo es einem das Essen vermiest. Hier war es noch i.O. aber jeden Abend würden wir es uns -auch im Urlaub - nicht erlauben. Aber so läuft es derzeit in der Gastronomie. Hoffen wir alle auf bessere Zeiten...

Very dog-friendly restaurant with good food and friendly service. We were very satisfied… gladly again👍🏻

We ate at Sielhof on Easter Sunday. Starting with the historic mansion, the beautiful rooms, to the very friendly service and the good food - everything was perfect. The price is also completely reasonable. Thank you for the lovely evening!

Good cuisine served by very friendly staff. The ambience fits the stately building.

Great location with very good food and very friendly service. For us the best price/performance ratio in Neuharlingersiel.

Great ambience, delicious coffee and great cakes. The service can't be beaten, it's also super friendly towards solo travelers and dogs! There was immediately water and two dog biscuits on a small plate. Otherwise very friendly. I'll be back!

We would like to thank Ms. Janssen and her team for the absolutely successful execution of our wedding celebration in summer 2023. The entire organization went completely smoothly and to our complete satisfaction. All agreements were adhered to 100% reliably. Both the food and the service were very good. We had an unforgettable evening.

The kitchen seems to work well when it comes to fish, but otherwise my steak was so cold that the herb butter didn't even turn liquid. The meat ordered medium had barely seen the pan The bacon beans were lukewarm, except the fries, which came with plenty, were still hot. Unfortunately, the points were only accepted with a smile

Just perfect. The service was super friendly and fast, the house cake was incredibly tasty 😋, the cordon bleu was one of the best I've ever eaten. Many meals are also available in small portions. Plus the incredibly beautiful ambience. An all-round oasis of well-being, highly recommended.

Great location, very friendly staff and a great menu! We will be back! Thanks!

Extremely beautiful house. The food was excellent.

Beautiful building in the middle of a park; You can dine excellently in the winter garden. There is upscale home-style cuisine and of course various fish dishes are a must on the menu. It was great in 2017 and in 2023 the Sielhof impressed with its ambience, delicious food and great service. We'd love to come back!

A cozy and beautiful restaurant in a historical setting. So far only seen from the outside. We had coffee and cake there this afternoon. We then reserved a table for the evening. Very friendly service and really fantastic food and good wine. We were extremely satisfied and really excited. We recommend.

Sehr freundliche Bedienung. Sehr leckeres Essen und die Preise sind angemessen.

Gehen schon jahrelang im Urlaub dort essen. Hervorragend. Mehr ist nicht zu sagen.

Sehr schöne Location, gutes Essen, sehr netter Service. Jederzeit wieder. Sehr empfehlenswert 👍

Für uns sind zwei Aspekte von Bedeutung. Zum einen natürlich die Qualität des Essens. Da gab es bei den zwei Besuchen in diesem Urlaub keine Beanstandungen. Die Teller sind nett angerichtet, die Portionen ausreichend und es schmeckt! Der zweite Aspekt ist der Zugang mit dem Rollstuhl über einen Nebeneingang, ausreichend Platz für den Rolli bis und am Tisch. Ebenso ist hier die Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft der Mitarbeiter/innen zu erwähnen. Vielen Dank dafür!

Haben hier nur Tee getrunken . Ambiente sehr schön, konnten draußen sitzen.

Ein tolles Restaurant mit einer super Küche !!! Qualitativ hochwertige Gerichte, die sehr lecker 😋 😋 zubereitet werden !!! Für mich ist der Sielhof ein echte Empfehlung für Leute die viel Wert auf ein gepflegtes Ambiente legen !!!

Haben guten Kaffee und leckeren Kuchen gehabt und wurden freundlich bedient.

Sehr leckeres Essen in schöner Atmosphäre. Sonderwünsche wurden immer berücksichtigt. Service top.

Nette Lokation für norddeutsche Hausmannskost. Service war super.

Wir haben sehr leckeren Kuchen gehabt und wurden freundlich bedient.

Es war super schön. Sehr edel und sehr entspannent. Ich kann das nur empfehlen, wenn man gut und edel Essen gehen möchte.

Im 18. Jahrhundert ein Herrensitz, bietet er heute Entspannung und Unterhaltung. Ostfriesentorte und Teetied gab es für uns in Neuharlingersiel. Egal zu welcher Tageszeit man im Sielhof einkehrt hier schmeckt es immer.

Sehr gute Speisekarte. Sehr gutes Essen. Freundliche Bedienung. Auch sehr leckerer Kuchen. Alles super. 17.09.2023: immer noch alles fein!

Super. Tolle Speisekarte. Hatte dort mein Geburtstagsessen.

Abschlussessen zum Urlaubsende absolut in Ordnung. Sehr freundliches Personal, leckeres Essen.

Ein sehr schöner Abend und absolut lecker.

Wir haben hier sehr leckeren Kuchen gegessen und Cappuccino getrunken. Unser Hund wurde sehr lieb empfangen. Er bekam frisches Wasser und 2 Hundekekse. Vielen Dank dafür. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!

Donnerwetter, war völlig überrascht, dass es noch so gute Restaurants gibt. Für eine Bewertung von 1-10 gebe ich eine 11! Werde sicherlich die 900km aus Bayern wieder machen, um hier einkehren zu dürfen.