Der Butt - Fischrestaurant in Jever

We spontaneously popped in late on a Saturday, and it was the best restaurant we've ever been to in all our years. Freshly caught fish, fresh daily, and a friendliness I've never experienced before. To inspire three children, who, as is typical for children, always find fault with something, is quite an achievement! Quality you can taste! I wish the place all the best in this day and age!

Super delicious, and even when the place is busy, we barely order the food. We'll be back 😁😁

We visited there again on August 9, 2025, for a delicious fish meal. In previous years, it's always worked out (four stars for the food). This time, we were absolutely disappointed. The fish (redfish and pollock) was cold, mushy, and essentially inedible. The same was true of the fried potatoes, which weren't really fried potatoes (white, cold, and soggy). Because of this, we won't be visiting this restaurant again and can't recommend it in good conscience. A real shame!

This restaurant is fantastic. Great owners and great staff. The food is amazing. We'd love to come back...but you should always make a reservation here.

A dream for fish lovers. Super friendly and fast staff!

Everything was still perfect, delicious, and very friendly. We'd be happy to come back anytime.

As always, a must-visit once a year during our vacation. We always look forward to it. Excellent fresh fish, perfectly prepared.

The food was excellent. Fair prices for excellent quality. Service was very friendly and prompt.

Super friendly, authentic service. The food is of outstanding quality. One of the few fish restaurants where you can get freshly caught fish. My fish platter with two dab bream, a plaice, and a sole was exceptionally delicious. The fried potatoes and cucumber salad were also delicious.

The all-round worry-free package. Super friendly staff. Super delicious food. Our large group felt very comfortable. Thank you for the lovely evening.

Highly recommended. If we lived closer, we would eat there more often.

It's nice and quiet, as it's located in a side street. Very friendly staff who recommend food without pushing it. The prices are reasonable for Jever. The food is very good and plentiful.

The food and service were very good. I'd gladly go back.

Unfortunately, we were only here for a nightcap. But the staff were very friendly and cheerful. We also learned a bit about Jever. Next time, we'll have something to eat here, too.

The schnitzel is highly recommended

If you want more, come to the restaurant "Der Butt"! The pictures in the other comments say it all. The service is excellent, the "boss" is fantastic. And thanks again for the delicious schnapps ;0)

Beautiful ambiance, friendly, attentive staff, delicious fresh regional fish and crab. Highly recommended 😋

Yes, absolutely recommendable, super delicious

We had the fish platter from the daily recommendation...very tasty!

Very friendly and attentive service Excellent fish platter with sole, sardine, plaice, fried potatoes, and cucumber salad

Here you can still find genuine, freshly caught fish. We had the fish platter for two, with sole, plaice, and scallop. And it tasted delicious. The service is attentive and humorous. Thank you for the lovely stay.

Eleven hungry men visited the restaurant. Eight of us opted for the Greetsieler Kutterplatte (Cutter Plate), each with a large salad and generous fried potatoes, served with melted butter. The fish was freshly caught and delicious. The three schnitzels with a creamy mushroom sauce were highly recommended. The service was very friendly and quick. The value for money was good. We were very satisfied and recommend the restaurant with a clear conscience.

Fish at its finest! We opted for the recommendation of the day, plaice fillet Finkenwerder style for two people, and we didn't regret it. We got eight plaice fillets, each with a large salad and plenty of potatoes, along with melted butter. The fish was freshly caught and delicious. The service was very friendly and quick. The value for money was right. We were very satisfied and can give it an unconditional recommendation. We will definitely be back.

We went there for dinner and followed the food recommendation. The recommended fish platter was delicious. A definite recommendation.

5 stars, simply deserved! We spontaneously went to the restaurant for dinner. We received a very warm welcome and the atmosphere was wonderful; we immediately felt at home. The fish platter with fresh plaice was simply delicious. We highly recommend it; we'll be back!!! Keep up the good work.

Great food and very friendly service; highly recommended!

The name says it all: This restaurant is called "Der Butt," which makes it clear: fish dishes dominate the menu, and if you like fish, you've come to the right place. This restaurant isn't called "Die Seezunge," but things are a bit more casual here, but that doesn't detract from the warmth of the service. The tone is a bit more North German, which I personally like a lot, but might not be for everyone. If you like fish, you're in good hands (!) at this small, somewhat hidden restaurant in Jever's city center.

Awesome. Great service and a very friendly team. The fresh fish is amazing. I definitely have to go back there.

Very nice restaurant with very fresh fish! I always enjoy being there!

Worth recommending. Very good cuisine and service.

Very friendly staff.Fas food was good and particularly plentiful.Gladly again.

Absolutely recommended, there aren't that many scenes to rate. Service is super friendly, ambience is modern but somehow rustic and appropriate. Dogs are extremely welcome and are not excluded from visiting the restaurant, which is one of the most important criteria for us. And the food simply cannot be beaten in terms of freshness and taste. If you want to eat really tasty fish, you have to go there, there is no alternative. We will be guests there very often, just like our four 🐕 🐕 🐕 🐕 (but never all at the same time), even if we have already been asked to do so by the owners because they would definitely like to get to know them all together. However, this is not organizationally feasible for us. 100 stars for this restaurant in all areas.

Yes, I can fully recommend this place. It's rare to receive such a warm welcome and hospitality. The food was very tasty and we felt completely comfortable. I would give one more star.

If you reserve a table for Easter 6 weeks in advance, then it should be possible to inform that there is a special menu with a very limited selection of dishes! We found it a shame to only find out about the limited selection when we arrived, especially since the only fish alternative was lamb (with crabs), which isn't for everyone. All in all, the food was very good, but it wasn't easy to find something suitable for some of our group.

Super tasty fish eaten. The rest also full marks. Even the dog got his treat. Greetings from the Palatinate.

Best fish restaurant in Jever - always fresh and quickly served by a top service team. There are immediately baguettes and olives and even water and treats for the dogs.😸 Thank you. Always happy again ☺️

Sehr nette und familiäre Bedienung. Leckeres Essen zu sehr fairen Preisen. Wir kommen gerne wieder. Reservierung nötig.

This restaurant includes everyone! Eating it was bad! I will never come here again!

Ein sehr schönes Restaurant,,, sehr freundliches und nettes Personal,man fühlt sich dort wohl Das Eessen ist hervorragend,, wir können es nur weiter empfehlen

We were completely satisfied, both by the delicious food and the service. The lady in service was friendly, competent, attentive and very approachable - simply perfect! When we are in the north again, we will visit this restaurant again.

If fish, then in butter. Nice restaurant and the service is just as quick as the plaice in the water. Very friendly and passionately recommends the fish dishes on the menu. We had such a great and extremely delicious evening at Butt!

Friendly service, fast and delicious food. Were there for the first time and are thrilled to come back Note for others, even if you are good eaters, you don't need a starter 😄 in our experience it was too much BUT so now we still have food for tomorrow 😉😁

Very good fresh fish and great service.

Very friendly service. Fish platter was plentiful with freshly caught fish. Recommended fish restaurant.

A really great restaurant with super fresh fish. We had dinner there with 3 people. We had a fish platter once and tuna twice, all with fried potatoes, cucumber salad and crabs. Everything is very 😋 delicious. The service was very friendly and funny. We'll definitely be back!

Kutterplatte was not fresh on Christmas Day as advertised

Vor Wochen tel. einen Tisch für 2 Personen reserviert. Hat gut geklappt. Die Kellnerin kam an den Tisch unf fragte nach dem Wunschgetränk. Wir baten um die Karte, um die Getränkeauswahl sondieren zu können. Grundsätzlich finde ich es befremdlich, Platz genommen zu haben und gleich den Getränkewunsch bekannt geben zu müssen Enttäuschend war die Tatsache, dass die Speisekarte mit dem Hinweis überreicht wurde, dass 3 Gerichte nicht verfügbar wären, da am nächsten Tag die Karte auf Silvester umgestellt würde. Wertes Butt Team: Es gibt Gäste, die kommen auch nach einer Internetrecherche ins Restaurant und hätten gerne eines der aufgeführten Gerichte. Insbesondere, da die Speisekarte wohltuend klein ausfällt. Die bestellte Flasche Mineralwasser wurde zwar verschlossen an den Tisch gebracht, war aber bereits vorher geöffnet worden, da das Verschlußsiegel fehlte. Das Preisniveau des Wasser's erscheint mir für 7,90 € unangemessen hoch, da es sich um ein normales Speiserestaurant handelt. In Ostfriesland ist das Preisgefüge günstiger, als im Butt. Das Essen war okay, aber auch nicht mehr. Oder anders ausgedrückt: Es war mal besser. Zum Schluß, vielleicht gehört es nicht hierhin. Die Herrentoilette ist zwar sauber, riecht aber erbärmlich nach Urin. Der Geruch zieht leider ins Restaurant, die meisten Gäste werden es wohl nicht intensiv wahrnehmen, aber Menschen mit empfindlicher Nase leiden bedauerlich. Wir werden leider nicht wiederkommen. .

Very tasty, the fish platters are highly recommended. We always come to eat there on our wedding day and are always thrilled. Thanks for the nice table

Very nice restaurant with delicious fish and friendly service. Had lunch there yesterday and it was really, really good. The service was also very friendly.

Absolute madness! I've never had such good fish in my LIFE! Simply great!

The food was very tasty!!! Only recommended!!!

We went to the restaurant with four people and after a very nice evening we made a reservation for the next evening. We couldn't have eaten better and had two lovely evenings, which we also have to thank the excellent team for. Thank you for that!!!

We were here with a group of 10 people. We had reserved and the tables were ready in the back of the restaurant. Very friendly welcome and also very attentive staff. The selection and explanations of the menu for “fish amateurs” were very good and understandable. The food came surprisingly quickly and everyone enjoyed it. The 38 year old (40) ???? deserves special recognition. Service, with the personal “you” we immediately felt very comfortable. She always had a good time. Keep it up..... Greetings from the Rhenish Jung..... (I'm assuming your memory)

Great food, good prices, great team... What more could you want? We are happy to accept a half hour journey. An absolute recommendation!

Absolutely recommended. Thank you for the lovely welcome with your four-legged friends ❤️

Wir hatten für Samstag Ende November abends um 17.30 reserviert. Kaum hatten wir uns gesetzt, hielt uns die Bedienung die Karte unter die Nase und empfahl den frischen Fisch (Fischplatte 34,90). Da ich Matjes essen wollte und auch bestellte, bedauerte dies die Bedienung, und erfragte die Getränke. Kaum waren die Getränke 5 Min später angeliefert, kam auch schon das Essen. Wie die Küche das hinbekommen hat, ist mir ein Rätsel. Alle 4 Fischfilets mit Gräten sahen quasi identisch aus, in der Panade zstzlich eine halbe Handvoll Krabben und 2 Stück Zitronenschnitzel. Die Bedienung erklärte kurz was was ist, Seezunge; Scholle, 2 x Klische. Die Matjes (17,90) waren etwas lieblos auf den Teller geworfen, die Hausfrauensauce separat, in ihrer Konsistenz nicht schlüssig zu erschmecken. Geschmacklich war das Essen okay, wenn auch nicht besonders, die Präsentation der Mahlzeiten ist meiner Ansicht nach verbesserungswürdig. Was uns gestört hat, war eher der Kantinencharakter, und das man das Gefühl hatte, möglichst schnell den Platz wieder frei machen zu sollen, für die nächsten Gäste. So waren wir um 18.20 pünktlich und um knapp 80 € ärmer wieder auf der Strasse.

The fish (and the pork) were super fresh and really well prepared. The service is super nice and takes time for each guest and gives you perfect advice. The regular guests also bring in a great atmosphere and complement the advice. Simply comfortable

Very decent restaurant, fish was plentiful and very well prepared.

If you want to eat freshly caught fish, excellently prepared, in a stylish and friendly atmosphere, this is the place for you. For me it was a taste experience. This didn't just affect the fish. The fried potatoes and bacon beans were also excellent. I will definitely come back here. It is particularly worth mentioning that dogs are welcome and in summer you can also dine outside.

Excellent fish dishes in Jever! The restaurant “Der Butt” is my first recommendation for very well prepared fish in Jever. Whether with friends or family, the Butt offers a pleasant and friendly atmosphere for a wonderful evening together. Freshly caught fish, good cuisine and a great team!

We were here with four people and received a very friendly welcome. We were given the “Greetsieler Kutterplatte” recommended and it was awesome. We were totally thrilled. First there was a cucumber salad, then the fish platter with melted butter and two bowls of fried potatoes for four people. We have rarely eaten such excellent quality fish. “The Butt” is highly recommended.

Good food, professional service, first class

The food (fish) was great, as was the service at our table...unfortunately we were sitting awkwardly and noticed a lot of the interaction between the employees and they all somehow seemed very tense. Too bad. Otherwise it was really nice

Our favorite restaurant. Great food, great service. Always great so far!

I have never eaten such delicious plaice anywhere. Consistent quality for years.

We were very satisfied and I would actually have liked to give it 5 stars. But as in other reviews, I also find it a bit strange how emphatically the freshly caught fish (coincidentally the most expensive dishes) is advertised as a daily menu that is apparently permanently available. When none of our group chose this, the waitress expressed disappointment... (Why? Are the other dishes a bit inferior??) Overall, the service there is very good and friendly, but also a bit special, which certainly not everyone likes. Overall, definitely recommended, a 4 star rating hardly hurts the cut...

We were immediately recommended the freshly caught fish of the day. Otherwise frozen fish. We found €34 very expensive and split it between us. It was perfect for the two of us. Sufficient and really delicious. Service was also very friendly and helpful.

Super tasty, fish platter. Serve with Riesling and finish with red Frisian-style porridge. Everything is an experience.

Best freshly caught fish. Very friendly and authentic service. Loving and thoughtful! Spontaneously thought of it on Saturday evening and luckily got the best table! 5 stars and a reunion is promised, no journey is too far for this restaurant!

Leider eiskalt abgeblitzt… wir waren an einem Samstag pünktlich um 17:30 Uhr vor Ort, hatten nicht reserviert und fragten nach einem freien Tisch. Wir waren zu zweit mit kleinem Hund. Vor der Tür hatten wir uns schon auf der aushängenden Karte ein Gericht ausgesucht ( Ofenkartoffel mit Krabben). Nach meiner Frage musste die Kellnerin Rücksprache mit ihrer Kollegin halten. Die Antwort dann hat uns mehr als verblüfft! Wir könnten einen Tisch bekommen, aber nur, wenn wir fangfrischen Fisch bestellen würden. Mein Einwand, dass wir gerne Ofenkartoffeln essen würden, wurde verneint. Da frage ich mich: Verdient man bei spontanen Gästen mehr am fangfrischen Fisch? Passte der Hund nicht? Wir empfanden diese Antwort als äußerst unangenehm und unfreundlich und haben auf den freien Tisch verzichtet. Schade, so gewinnt man keine Kunden.

Unfortunately we were turned down cold... we were there at 5:30 p.m. sharp on a Saturday, hadn't made a reservation and asked for a free table. There were two of us with a small dog. In front of the door we had already chosen a dish from the menu posted (baked potato with crabs). After my question, the waitress had to consult with her colleague. The answer then more than amazed us! We could get a table, but only if we ordered freshly caught fish. My objection that we would like to eat baked potatoes was denied. So I ask myself: Do you earn more from freshly caught fish when you have spontaneous guests? Did the dog not fit? We found this answer extremely unpleasant and unfriendly and decided against the free table. It's a shame, you don't win any customers that way.

We had the Greetsieler Kutterplatte for 2 people with fried potatoes and cucumber salad and freshly tapped Jever. We haven't eaten and drunk so well in a long time. The fish was on point, the fried potatoes were plentiful and tasty, the cucumber salad went well with the fish and the fried potatoes. The price-performance ratio is right. Very nice and attentive employees. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and very well maintained. It is right next to a parking lot and the pedestrian zone. Dogs are welcome. Kind regards from Metty, Petra and Bruce.

Top food. Top service. Fresh fish. And light liqueur afterwards

Very good freshly caught plaice. We were there at 7 and 8 p.m. Well attended. Unfortunately we couldn't order dessert, I think it was due to staffing reasons, but I'm not sure.

The goods are always very fresh and good. The cucumber salad doesn't suit my taste. My recommendation is the plaice.

We have the restaurant sqm 1.9. Visited with 3 people following a recommendation from the internet. We were thrilled: nice atmosphere, very friendly and competent service and fish of super quality. The price/performance ratio is great. The evening was an experience for the taste buds! Absolutely recommended.

Great restaurant, super nice staff and rarely eaten such good fresh fish. Absolutely recommended! And it's worth waiting for a spot!

A fantastic fish restaurant. Fish is local catch.

Delicious fish in a family atmosphere

Great fish, great service, quick-witted and top

Excellent, very good fish restaurant, very good service

An absolute recommendation is this nice fish restaurant in a small hidden alley. It is said to be the only restaurant that is still supplied with fresh fish from the North Sea. We had the fish platter for two with fried potatoes. There was also cucumber salad. Filleting was also demonstrated again at the table. Very friendly, attentive service. We recommend the restaurant and would be happy to come back.

August 11, 2024 We were here in Jever for the old town festival! Very nicely set up and something for everyone... music stages... rides and lots of culinary delights 👍🏻 The restaurant 'Der Butt' was found almost by chance. We were in the right place here because we like to eat fish. Since the evening was still nice and warm, we took a seat outside. We received quick and friendly advice and service. When our food was served our mouths were already watering 😂and it was so delicious!! We'll definitely be back soon 👍🏻

Coincidence led us to the Butt on a Thursday evening. We didn't have a reservation. With a bit of chaos in the service and a pinch of luck, we were assigned an outside table. Since we wanted to be surprised, we ordered the daily special. Basically the fish was very tasty. However, I was missing a certain something for the last star that I can't describe exactly. The price is very high. Maybe fried a little crispier, more choice of side dishes or maybe not all types of fish served breaded. The preparation form was very hearty and buttery. A kind tip for the service, as a guest I feel like a troublemaker in the system. The Nordic, cool, friendly manner is generally fine. But your stress must not be passed on to the customer. Tries to bring some calmness to the operation with more structure.

Fresh fish fishing is not possible. Cutter plaice or fish platter, both at their best.

Were here for the first time with friends for their 30th wedding anniversary! The fish platter was super tasty, very nice and courteous boss 👌 Absolutely recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Really authentic restaurant. The service was great! Attentive but not intrusive. And the fresh cutter plate was a poem. We'll definitely be back 😊

A very nice, cozy restaurant with freshly caught fish. The meal was delicious. Since the restaurant is always very busy, you should make a table reservation as a precaution.

Frischer Fisch, sehr gutes Essen (der Fisch als auch die Beilagen), perfekter Service, Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis absolut passend, Essen kam schnell, gemütliche Atmosphäre. Es blieben keine Wünsche offen! Wow!

The freshest fish in Jever, prepared very tasty... a real treat! Plus warm service...what more could you want.

If freshly caught fish, then in Der Butt! Just good

The Butt is a somewhat special restaurant. There is freshly caught fish that is really good. Fresh, very tasty and well prepared. There is also a map with around 15 other positions. Was then informed right at the beginning that half of them would not be available today. A risk that is of course always present with fresh fish. The fried potatoes were okay, but nothing more. The service is a Frisian original. Nice, friendly, responsive, but… Of course, I'll tell you where to go. (Our recommendation today is the Greetsieler Kutterplatte, the Greetsieler Kutterplatte, the Greetsieler Kutterplatte, lest you choose anything else 😉) All in all, it was a very nice evening that we spent, with a few smiles along the way.

Very friendly staff Very tasty food Come again Kind regards from the Koch family

Very friendly service, very good food!

Really great fish restaurant. Everything delicious and freshly prepared.

We'll be back 🤩 Very tasty food, great service.

Absolutely recommended, top advice, great service, extremely tasty food in a pleasant atmosphere.8

Small but nice shop. It's better to make a reservation if you come with several people. The fish platter we had was excellent. I can always recommend it

Very friendly service. Easy setup. Kitchen simple and ok.

Can't recommend the place... The waitress only recommends three dishes as fresh...Everything else is..."just frozen fish..." We then accepted this recommendation in good faith... The "highly praised cutter plate:... three types of fish with fried potatoes and cucumber salad... was then advertised almost intrusively by the staff..... We didn't like the food at all... The fried potatoes were totally "stuffy", the cucumber salad tasted like nothing and the three types of fish were fresh but all tasted the same... Any good fish stall in the North Sea port is better... Basically, you can have first-class food in Jever in the evening... It was particularly good in the Taverna and also simply brilliant in "Groh's Kitchen..."