Daniel Wischer in Hamburg

A great fish restaurant with very good dishes at a reasonable price. We enjoyed the fish here the best in Hamburg. Service very friendly and attentive

Nice staff, fine dining, affordable prices.

Great food top location. Nice staff, always full

Yes... but it is very crowded. Bring some time.

We were here two years ago and raved about the great food and service when we got home. Of course, we expected it to be the same again...but...the service...hmm...where are all the nice people from before? To the table... "They can sit back there..." Wow...how friendly, I think to myself. Did they vote? Wow...it's getting friendlier. The food was good, though. We then ordered more tartar sauce...whoa, whoa, it came without a word! Ergo...never again!

Everything is very tasty, the portions are large, the price is affordable. Thank you to the team for the service and cozy atmosphere

What we ate was delicious and we were very pleased.

Meine Mama und ich waren hier beim Abendessen und sind mega begeistert gewesen essen hat geschmeckt und das Service Personal ist mega Freundlich wie auch die Köche sind seher Freundlich bin mega begeistert ♡ ♡ ♡

One of the best Fish-Restaurants in Hamburg. Can‘t argue with the awesome delicious food there. I love the fried fish, the Scholle (flat fish) and the Labskaus (for the adventurous sailor;)) If you are on a small budget visit the front part)

When you're in Hamburg, you have to eat fish too :-) That's what we did at Daniel Wischer's. Very cool location, great fish dishes and overall a great evening. We even had dinner there twice in a row. Big compliment to the restaurant.

Gutes Fischrestaurant gleich hinter dem Hamburger Rathaus. Das Ambiente ist nett, bei den Gästen hatten wir den Eindruck es war gut gemischt aus Touristen und Einheimischen. Das Mittagessen (Kabeljau mit Senfsoße, Scholle mit Krabben) hat uns gut geschmeckt. Die Bedienung war sehr freundlich. Die Preise waren angemessen.

Very friendly service. The fish soup is highly recommended.

I had eaten inside before and was satisfied, this time I bought a Backfischbrötchen and ate it on the way and liked it. Fish & chips are also delicious. It can be especially preferred for a quick meal.

Super friendly and attentive service, cool atmosphere and delicious fish dishes, gladly again :)

Tolles Restaurant mit schneller und freundlicher Bedienung. Das Essen wurde zügig serviert und war geschmacklich hervorragend. Zudem überzeugt das Restaurant mit einem ansprechenden Ambiente, in dem man sich rundum wohlfühlt. Klare Empfehlung für alle, die guten Service, leckeres Essen und eine angenehme Atmosphäre schätzen!

Three days ago we visited your restaurant and enjoyed the best fish soup and fish and chips. Prices were reasonable and the staff was extremely attentive and friendly. Absolutely recommended!

Excellent fish, good selection in a fitting setting. The staff is very well organized, but could be much friendlier.

Delicious fish dishes, friendly service, would go back.

Ate super delicious fish, large selection and very friendly service!

A must for Hamburg fish culture. Plaice Büsumer style was very fine. Prices are fair. Nice atmosphere with old pictures.

We were last there in mid-March 2025, and the place was half empty—nice and quiet, you'd think. Daniel Wischer (DW) is part of my childhood, my growing up in Hamburg. I knew him from Spitalerstraße, and for me, he's inseparably linked to fried fish, fries, and remoulade—you simply didn't get it anywhere else. DW at Rathaus (City Hall), however, has really declined in terms of food and friendliness. We sat at the counter. For €12, the portion of fish and chips was very modest. The fries were good, but the pieces of fried fish weren't even lukewarm. The first low point of our visit: After eating, I wanted to put the dirty dishes back on the serving counter (I know that's not ideal, but the place was half empty at the time, and I didn't see the container intended for it because it was around the E). Then a member of staff on the other side of the counter tells me not to stand there and points to a small table around the corner. I'm certainly not made of sugar, but the tone wasn't good. Second low point of the visit: We were about to leave, two young men in front of us, and behind us, again in a completely inappropriate and very loud tone, the men were told to take their used dishes away. My wife said, "Oh!" The member of staff heard it and added, "Please." No, it doesn't work like that, DW! Guests don't let themselves be yelled at like that, even if they might not be right. In Hamburg, we treat each other kindly and politely and don't raise a voice over dirty dishes. This member of staff was talking very loudly about private matters with his colleagues the whole time anyway. I never wanted to go there, but the consequence will be that I'll go to the competitor on Spitalerstrasse, and I'll tell my baby son about it when the time comes. DW is for us history - what a pity!

What a joy! Super nice staff and big portions. Have a cod fillet with potato salad and tartar sauce. Fish is great, sauce is even better ( I don’t know why it tasted SOO good) Really recommend!!

Regular customer until yesterday, but apparently Wischer no longer needs it. The waitress yelled at us just because we wanted another table. The restaurant was half empty in the afternoon, it wouldn't have been an understandable problem. We would have to sit where she wanted, that's it. When she pointed out that the customer was king, she said flippantly that we weren't king. Other waitresses didn't come to help us but looked away. It probably wasn't her tables where she collected money. Thanks, I don't need that, even though the food is always delicious. Hopefully the staff at Steinstrasse is nicer. We'll try it out.

Yesterday the service was not good. The service was unfriendly and rude. Food was great as always. Can highly recommend the fish soup.

Good food, cozy atmosphere. Dirty toilet and a cleaning lady who looks like you owe her something

Fish restaurant in Hamburg Reminded me a lot of Poppies in London

Super fish and chips. And fish sandwiches. And salads. And service. Everything fits here. Thanks!!!

Top gastronomy for me. Very friendly, fast-working staff. Sat in the bistro. Price completely reasonable. The chefs deserve high praise. That's how I want fish.

Unique atmosphere, simple but great food, fish in a few variations, but they are very tasty. We always come here for the fish terrine, super tasty and cheap.

Our visit on the evening of March 8, 2025 was overall pleasant. The food was delicious and the service staff impressed with their friendliness, speed and attentiveness. Unfortunately, this positive impression was marred by an unpleasant situation in the toilet area. The employee in charge spoke to guests in an inappropriately loud tone and asked them to pay, which was not very polite. This seemed unprofessional and left a negative aftertaste. In addition, the cleanliness of the toilets did not meet expectations. In order to maintain the otherwise harmonious overall picture, it would make sense to specifically train employees in this area.

Super friendly staff and quality food. Value for money

Un escritorio con 1 m2 para 3 personas con equipaje es demasiado pequeño. Se lo dijimos al servicio. El restaurante estaba casi vacío. Insistieron en su opinión y nos fuimos...

Top fish cakes. They say: the best in Hamburg. Unfortunately the service at the counter was very unfriendly.

Fish cake with fries ordered very fresh and tasty, staff were also friendly and helpful.

Hello everyone, we were there on Monday lunchtime and yes, what can I say, I had the fish plate with fried potatoes and my wife had matjes with baked potatoes... From the reception to the meal, it was simply a dream and can only be recommended. I've rarely eaten such good fresh fish, keep it up, the Wischer team

Food tasty but actually expensive and not really anything special…. Upscale “North Sea”

Original, full, delicious, authentic

2 frikadellen mit püre und wasser 15 euro. absolut ungerechtfertigt finde ich. geschmacklich ist es soweit ok, aber halt überpreist.

We ate fish sandwich, fish and chips, and fish balls. We liked the fish balls very much. Since the take away section was more comfortable, we preferred to eat there.

Despite the hut being full, we had a short wait and very nice staff. The food came quickly and was super tasty. If you want to eat good fish, this is the place for you. We'd love to come back.

Yes, everything to your complete satisfaction.

We were here several times at longer intervals. I can highly recommend the food! It tastes like my grandmother's, in modern German: pure soul food. The first bite of the potato salad puts a smile on my face!

I didn't drink fish soup =) but I tried grilled salmon. Very close to the square. The ambiance of the place was nice. We tasted our seafood at the bistro.

We went on a non-peak weekday, I had no trouble finding a seat, the food was served quickly. The place is nice, the employees are attentive, there is a children's menu and they also bring painting, so the attention is high and they are kind. The food is delicious and sufficient. You should definitely make time for meals every day.

Delicious, as always...TOP -:) And this barrel shower......mmmmhhhhh

Great place to try the fish bread. The employees are very friendly and prices are yood. Beware that you can't have the fish bread in the actual restaurant, only in the area by the entrance. There you can also try different fried fish and sides.

Food was good, and the staff were polite and nice, which I didn't like because you have to pay to use the toilet if you want...

As always, it tasted great and the service was great as always

Excellent taste of food as well as kind service!

A visit to the old traditional fish restaurant Daniel Wischer is simply part of it. Quaint with old pictures from back in the day, when a portion of fish only cost a few pfennigs, go there and have a delicious meal while enjoying Fassbrause, just great. We were thrilled. The service was very good and attentive, we will definitely come back 😊

The food was nothing special. There was a lack of spice in various things. The price-performance ratio was fair. The portions were large. Something small, fresh (parsley or some coleslaw perhaps) would be nice on the side of the plate. Regarding the staff: Several employees argued throughout our stay. We were still treated relatively friendly, but a little more communication would have been appropriate. For example, we didn't know that if you order your food at the counter, you can't eat it in the back of the restaurant but only in the front. The restaurant had a pleasant atmosphere.

What can you say?! Fish, fish, fish After your visit, you should ventilate yourself well 😃 and your wardrobe as well. Delicious food, great service that evening. Regarding the ambience: due to the rents in the city center, you can understand it, but the restaurant is far too cramped. This also makes it a little louder.

Nach langer Zeit wollte ich mir heute mal wieder etwas Fisch gönnen und das Essen ist hier ja eigentlich auch lecker. Was mir heute passiert ist verschlägt einem aber glatt die Sprache. Gut das ich mit dem Essen fertig war. Ich hatte mir dazu einen schönen Riesling bestellt und auch schon fast ausgetrunken. Ich wollte gerade mein Glas ansetzen und dann sah ich gerade noch rechtzeitig 2 Kakerlaken im Weinglas. Meiner Tischnachbarin gezeigt und den Kellner gerufen . Der meinte als er das Glas vollgemacht hätte wäre nichts drin geschwommen. Zeigte nach oben auf die Lüftungsrohre ... Keine Entschuldigung und ein neues Glas Wein wollte ich nicht . Ich werde das wohl dem Gesundheitsamt melden müssen. Es schüttelt mich immer noch ....

I've traveled to about 15 countries and eaten in all sorts of restaurants, but I've never had such an absurd and disrespectful experience. On January 23rd at 2:20 p.m., after we paid the bill by card, the waitress (who had her hair tied back) literally threw the receipt on the table. She completely shocked us with angry looks and an aggressive attitude. The reason for this behavior could either be that we didn't tip or it was pure discrimination. We only had fish soup (made from seafood and mackerel – fish soup with mackerel? Totally tasteless!) and tap water. Additionally, they charged €2.80 for a glass of water that clearly came from the tap. I asked to speak to the manager or someone in charge but was told there was no one in charge today. If you don't manage your employees, such behavior will only embarrass you in the center of Hamburg. I looked at the general reviews and realized we weren't the only ones; This team has apparently often attracted negative attention. What right do you have to treat your customers – nay, people in general – like this? I absolutely cannot recommend this place. Whatever you do, don't go and stay away!

Cool restaurant 😂 Gastro & SB. They came just in time. Then it was packed. Food is made fresh. It's very good. Large selection, prices are okay. Service very friendly, on both sides. We decided on self-service, but still got space. I can highly recommend it. When I'm back, I'll come back 😍

So the food is delicious, as I (75) have known it since my childhood. Plus the traditional barrel shower. Prices appropriate for the location. Ambience funny and rustic. Service: well, a mistake when paying, which could have been expensive for me, was corrected without apology. I didn't like that at all.

We ordered fried fish platters with fried potatoes twice and were disappointed with what we got. The breading on the fish was very greasy. The fried potatoes had no taste and were also greasy. You should take more time when preparing the food. Price/performance doesn't match. We've eaten better at Wischer's. The service was very nice and accommodating.

Food very good, again and again!!

I love this establishment. If you are looking for a quick and tasty place to eat, this is the place for you. Fish and potatoes are quickly prepared here. I like to eat on the terrace with a view of the Rathaus in the summer.

Best Fish & Chips I have recently had. Friendly service. Going back for sure.

I'm from Hamburg and have always been there about twice a month for lunch when things have to be done quickly. There are 2 areas, at the front a snack style without service and at the back, a larger restaurant-like area. Snack quality okay but way too expensive, fries mostly small and squishy. Staff often disinterested and disinterested. The rear area is a little nicer but significantly more expensive. There are better shops in the area for the money, but the tourists seem to be enthusiastic.

The food was excellent. Fried fish plate and barrel shower, classics. The staff was super nice and the dog was allowed in and was even petted afterwards. One star deducted for the ambience because it is very narrow. Otherwise nothing to complain about.

When we are in Hamburg, it is always our first stop for delicious fried fish! Nice, courteous service and great quality of the food, keep it up 👍 We'll be happy to come back

Delicious food and very friendly staff. A combination of snack bar and restaurant. There is also takeaway food available. The focus is clearly on the fish dishes. Overall, a well-rounded affair and a good place to eat fish in Hamburg.

Everything is great. Gladly again and again.

The tastiest fish dishes in Hamburg far and wide... And at acceptable prices!!! Nice and friendly service!!! Whenever I have the chance, I eat there...

The prices are relatively affordable (the takeaway section is more affordable) and the flavors were very good. We tried the calamari and fish plate and liked them very much.

Fish is always possible! Since I was a child at Daniel Wischer's - everything here is delicious, including Fassbrause. A good start into the new year!

Fish soup was one of the best soups I've ever had; We went two days in a row and started the day by drinking fish soup. It contained fish, shrimp, squid, clams. It was truly magnificent. I also recommend you to eat Hamburg style Pannfisch and potato salad. The grilled shrimp was also cooked very well, I think you should try that too. Also, their baguette bread is amazing.

The fish soup at Daniel Witcher in Hamburg is absolutely amazing! 🐟 The taste was truly amazing and a must-try taste. Fish and Chips is also just right, the portion is quite large, you can easily share it with two people. 🍟✨ If you love seafood, this place is definitely worth a visit!

I still think back wistfully to the shop on Spitaler Straße. Luckily the original still exists. The new shop on the Rathausmarkt has become a permanent destination for me when I attend events on the Rathausmarkt or go for a stroll in Hamburg. The modernized recipes at fair prices and the new barrel brew fully meet the expectations of a lifelong regular customer. If fish and chips were served with mushy peas and gravy and gravy, everything would be even more perfect! Thank you for all the love you give!

I’ve ordered fish soup and fish plate both were delicious.

Bad service, long waiting times, food was delivered incorrectly

Fish dishes very tasty and quick service

We had a fish cake and a fried fish in a roll, both of which were extremely tasty. The staff is very nice and really helpful.

Food is great! Fresh, fast and nice service! A bit noisy, otherwise the ambience is also great.

The food is very good, the fish is very well fried and marinated.

As always, very well attended and still served quickly and friendly

A good place to have a grilled fish, but the potato salad was not good.

Unfortunately, the receptionist is, to say the least... very unfriendly

The restaurant is separated into dine-in area and fast food area. Fish soup is too salty, the fried fish is standard, the fish cake is average.

Daniel Wischer (fish specialties) restaurant is located on Große Johannisstrasse in Hamburg. Service was uncomplicated and friendly, we got a seat without a reservation. It was clean and toilets are available upstairs. The food came quickly and was delicious. I can recommend the pan fish with rosemary potatoes and mustard sauce. Price/performance top. Thank you very much.

Es liegt gegenüber dem Rathaus. Die Fischsuppe und Krabrollen sind lecker. Es nicht teuer und Ich werde beim den Ort züruck wenn Ich in Hamburg fahre.

The fish soup is so seafoody yummy n nice on cold weather days. It's not only fish..more a seafood soup. Recommended.

The food was of the highest quality and was brought to the table quickly after ordering. The service person Louisa [last name redacted] served us extremely friendly and quickly. Definitely a restaurant visit that we will repeat on our next HH visit!

We were tourists in Hamburg for a few days, and of course eating fish was part of it for us. First at the town hall square (very nice and very good, prices for fresh fish absolutely okay, quality very good! The next day in the fast food restaurant, the ambience was old but there was also great quality and also highly recommended. If you're in Hamburg is a MUST!

Very nice restaurant Price-performance okay, super friendly staff, the fish soup is so tasty even for people who don't like soup

Great, always very good over the years. It's nice that Daniel Wischer exists.

Got a table without a reservation, Friday lunchtime. It was very well attended. We were served quickly and friendly. The fish was very tasty. We would come back at any time.

Nice fish restaurant. All the expected classics can be found on the menu. Quality and taste are excellent. The service is always very attentive and friendly. The fish sandwiches are also very good.

The service was good although a little hasty, and unfortunately I found the way in which the tip was asked for when paying the bill a bit insistent. I understand that it's a matter of different habits but I would much prefer to have the tip already calculated as a percentage and just pay. That said, very good food, really, worth a visit. High prices, small portions. Positive experience overall.

Very nice and clean shop with delicious food and friendly service

Rustic furnishings, great service, warm welcome Food 1a, prices okay, large portions If I'm in Hamburg again, I'd love to come back Can't understand the negative reviews

Always busy and very lively atmosphere. Delicious food and super friendly staff. You should definitely make a reservation here. I would like to go there again.

Absolutely snotty service, there were three of us and we wanted a specific table, which was free. But not possible. I wanted to order a fish sandwich and eat it at the table. Not possible either. Insanely bad service. Then we left again. We were there the day before. Everything was fine there.

Favorite place. As always wonderful

Everything was very good except for the very tight seating arrangement.

Food tastes great, you definitely have to try it in this restaurant. Waiters are super nice too.

It used to be very nice and pleasant... Can no longer be recommended. Bought food at the entrance, everything was full at the front, but you're still not allowed to sit down at the back... Because you bought it in the "Bistro". Idiotic, narrow-minded regulation. Not particularly hospitable. And you don't find out at the entrance that you can only pay in cash, but when you pay

We came for the first time and liked it very much. We cooked the right dishes, especially with the guidance of Ms. Mina. Thanks