GOSCH Cuxhaven in Cuxhaven

If you're familiar with Gosch, the food here was disappointing. The mussels in white wine were very bland, lacking spices, or rather, white wine (they were a delight last week in Warnemünde). The fried fish wasn't as crispy as we're used to, and the fries that came with it were almost impossible to count. When clearing up, they asked me if everything was messy? Why, actually? I said, "Disappointing," but there was no further reaction. I thought, as a chain, Gosch had a high quality standard, but that's apparently not the case.

Highly recommended, very friendly, uncomplicated service. Cozy terrace, delicious food, friendly service. Completely satisfied 👍🥰

We're real Gosch fans, but this one falls a bit short. The food seems carelessly thrown together, and that's something you have to get right with Thai noodles. We were very disappointed the first time and are looking forward to SPO.

The fish sandwiches were poorly topped, without lettuce or tomato. The sandwiches were very dry and of very cheap quality.

Yes, it was okay, but it's been better. The fried potatoes were quite tasteless. Service was friendly. Restrooms not so clean.

Unfortunately, I don't recommend it. The ambiance right on the beach is inviting, but the price-performance ratio isn't right. For the price, you expect high-quality food, but what you get is mediocre quality...

We were there late at lunchtime. You have to be aware that this is a self-service restaurant. What bothers me, however, is that I have to order food at one counter and drinks at another, and both have to be paid for separately. There are plenty of tables, both inside and outside, or under a roof. The furnishings are simple but functional (wooden chairs). The food (although self-service) is standard priced. We had the wolffish (grilled: never, it was sitting in oil on the plate, unfortunately forgot to take a photo) with fried potatoes and a side salad. The chef must have had other things to do with the fried potatoes: they were hot, but only one side was properly cooked, and they were cooked for too long. There were no onions (?) and the bacon cubes weren't crispy. The fried potatoes were also sitting in oil. The taste was okay, but it didn't meet my expectations.

A bit more expensive but tasty and nice atmosphere.

Very nice with the beach chairs right outside. The staff is very friendly!

For that price, self-service (ordering and paying for food and drinks at two different counters...) You can do better! I then looked for a good fish restaurant as an alternative.

I liked Gosch in Grömitz better. I always eat shrimp with bread there. I think it's great, but I can't comment on anything else. Inside, it's very, very cramped in front of the counter. The tables there are a disgrace. Service is always very fast.

40 Minuten auf das Essen gewartet und dann wird es lieblos auf den Teller gehäuft. Preis-Leistung passt nicht!

GOSCH in Duhnen = Fish McDonald's. Very unfriendly staff. Food wasn't good. The concept resembles a highway rest stop. Quantity over quality; only the reputation from bygone days still brings the Gosch family good sales. Better to have fish sticks at home.

Great team. Thank you for your tremendous commitment, your friendliness, and the positive vibe you radiate. This great teamwork translates directly into the atmosphere. You are attentive, welcoming, and friendly to our guests. The food is fresh and delicious 😋 And don't forget: the restrooms are always clean and well-maintained. A big thank you to the team.

I was served cold fish, which didn't taste good at all, or did they want me to get salmonella poisoning? Only the fried potatoes were warm. Never again.

Don't eat there!! We were there yesterday for the first and last time. My wife and I had a platter of gourmet fish for a whopping €26 each. The only thing that was good was the price. The fish was completely oily and had no flavor. The fried potatoes were far from crispy and were also swimming in oil. One of our children had pasta with broccoli. There were 1.5 broccoli florets on the entire plate. This dish also had no flavor. Our second daughter had currywurst with fries. The curry sauce was an industrial sauce from a bucket, and the dish cost €12.90. We were aware of the self-service menu. But the worst part was that they asked for a tip on every card reader. We're not in the US yet.

We ordered 2 fish and chips this afternoon at around 1.30pm. They were 5 mini pieces of breaded fish for €19.80. The chips weren't ready. We won't be going to Gosch Houses again.

Top experience at Gosch in Cuxhaven – highly recommended! I absolutely don't understand many of the negative reviews here. My visit to Gosch in Cuxhaven was consistently positive – from the warm welcome to the last bite. The staff is truly first-class: friendly, attentive, and always relaxed – even when the crowds are busy. You immediately notice that these are professionals who enjoy their job and want to offer their guests a good experience. The portions were generous and freshly prepared, just as you would expect from Gosch. The prices are absolutely reasonable and in line with what you'd pay at other Gosch locations – and more than fair for the quality and location. In short: great atmosphere, great food, fantastic service. For me, Gosch in Cuxhaven is an integral part of every stay on the North Sea – and that's not changing anytime soon!

The location is great, but the food is a bit of a flop. Self-service at high prices, and one fish dish wasn't particularly tasty and was extremely greasy.

The concept is excellent, we order, we look for the dish after a beeper and we eat!!! Excellent meal, I highly recommend the shrimp and the fish 🙂

The food was too little for the price, and there was no mention of self-service. We hadn't heard of Gosch before and won't be going back. The food was still delicious, though.

Absolutely not recommended! The food is completely overpriced. Self-service! Unfortunately, it's not advertised anywhere. Fried fish (a slightly larger fish stick) with a baked potato. The potato was completely old and kept warm forever, musty. Drinks were good, but you couldn't go wrong.

Absolutely had to eat super fresh oysters.

We don't understand some of the negative reviews. The Thai noodles were delicious and had plenty of shrimp. The house white wine is good and the price is fair. The service was attentive and friendly. We were very satisfied and would gladly return.

We were forced to choose a tip when paying by card – that's completely unacceptable, especially when you have to pick up the food and drinks yourself. The food was delicious, though.

Unfortunately, Gosch has deteriorated. Portions have been reduced, prices have increased. We've been to several Gosch restaurants, but this was our last visit. The intrusive requests for tips at every station only add to the negative reviews. And this is a self-service restaurant.

The food was absolutely outstanding. Fine fish soup, oysters, scallops with king prawns - really great. The “surroundings” take some getting used to. Rustic seating and tables, self-service with pager, when the food is ready, then pick it up and distribute it yourself... It has something of a classy canteen...

Beautiful location right on the Duhnen Promenade 😍 The food was delicious but not too cheap. The drinks were good, and you can relax in the beach chair.

On July 10, 2025, we ate the Pannfisch (pan-fried fish) and the Edelfisch (gourmet fish plate). The entire fish had absolutely no flavor and was incredibly greasy. It was sitting in the fat/oil on the plate. You can get better and cheaper food at any fish restaurant in the harbor.

These Bismarck rolls are delicious. I'll be back for more. My favorite.

Sorry, but this is the worst place I've ever eaten at. We only had a fried fish sandwich and fries. It was dry and barely any tartar sauce. And the prices were outrageous.

It is a self-service restaurant.

The food is completely tasteless and the staff is unfriendly. Many are overpriced for disgusting food.

There used to be a very good pizzeria here... Since when hasn't it been there?😪 We're coming back to Duhnen at the beginning of August and were so looking forward to it.🙉 Now I see there's another restaurant here...😭

Pure disappointment – ​​far below the usual Gosch standards I was really looking forward to a delicious smoked salmon roll at Gosch in Duhnen – after all, one usually associates Gosch with freshness, quality, and taste. Unfortunately, I was completely disappointed. The roll was sticky and dry, almost stale – crispy on the outside, but simply tough and bland on the inside. The smoked salmon itself was okay, but placed carelessly between the roll halves. What was absolutely missing: any side dishes or flavorful additions. Not a hint of horseradish, no sauce, no onions, not a single lettuce leaf – nothing you'd expect from a well-filled fish roll. The bottom line is that the whole thing was completely uninspired and a disappointment in terms of taste. Definitely not justified for the price. A real shame, because with a name like Gosch, you expect more – especially in such a popular resort like Duhnen. Conclusion: Sadly disappointing. Hopefully this was just a slip-up – but for me it’s a reason to go somewhere else next time.

The location is ideally located, clean, and there are enough staff, although they only clear the tables, which is something we're not used to. Our food, two large fish plates, wasn't tasty, unfortunately, something we're not used to from Gosch.

Well that was a disaster. Self-service with extremely high prices of well over €25. The plates were presented with absolutely no love. I've never had a baked potato just like that on my plate, without anything else on it. Any housewife could do a better job of presenting it. At the end, when the woman was clearing away, we asked if we'd enjoyed the food. We told her how tasteless the food was. She just laughed. Never again at Gosch.

Gosh, relatively expensive for mediocre self-service food...

Hope dies last... Another failed attempt to eat delicious Thai noodles! The noodles were once again far too hard and lacked salt. The sauce and crab meat were less than ever. And then the guest is supposed to pay €19.90 for that... NO!

Self-service, yes. That's just plain English, so I don't understand the comments about it. But: top-notch service! Very attentive, hard-working, and courteous. Waiter Felix was excellent. Delicious food, great location. A bit crowded; you have to push through queues of other guests. A bit difficult with full plates.

The food was bland and not very seasoned (the mustard sauce tasted like roux). The "Asian sauce" was a run-of-the-mill sweet and sour dish. Service was rather lacking as it was completely self-service. Portions were very small, and prices were a bit more expensive than neighboring restaurants. The place is busy, though, so people seem to like it. I'd say it's a tourist trap. People with small stomachs who are worried they won't like the food will be happy.

Shrimp was great, garlic bread was bad At Gosch in Cuxhaven, we had delicious shrimp – nicely seasoned, cooked just right. The garlic bread, on the other hand? More of a side dish consolation prize… dry and, unfortunately, not a taste sensation. Tip: Stick with the fish – they're much better at it!

Expensive and overrated. But I like the Thai noodles and the herring roll. Unfortunately, they haven't been trained in friendliness.

Highly recommended. Everything was perfect: service, quality, and friendly staff.

Since you have to order and pick up the food and drinks yourself, the service can only be rated with one star. The prices are too high for this service. The food was delicious.

The price-performance ratio here is no longer right. The price is excessive for the quantity offered; others in Duhnen do better. The staff was friendly.

Too bad - for the second time when paying - received 5 euros in change too little - allegedly by mistake - would have tipped anyway - not like this - please be careful -

We ate there five times with our grandchild and were always very satisfied. The only thing we felt was that the portions could be a bit larger! We'd like to give a special shout-out to Henry and Felix, who were extremely friendly, which is rare these days! We'd love to come back.

I'd be happy to. The view of the water alone is worth the money. Plus, the delicious food. Great!!

Unfortunately, there's no atmosphere at all. The food was OK / service (what kind of service?) / fast-food restaurant, tiny portions / too expensive (how do they manage to make such a name for themselves?) I can only advise against it.

Always delicious, always friendly service. We always enjoy coming back.

A truly great GOSCH – extremely friendly team, pleasant atmosphere and exactly what you love about GOSCH: delicious fish, good wines, uncomplicated ambience – a bit of a Sylt feeling.

We only drank one coffee... And it was quite bitter

It's too annoying that we even have to award points. Absolutely not recommended, it has a snack bar feel. You have to order the outrageously expensive food yourself and pick it up from unfriendly staff, and then it's not even worth it. The herring roll only had a few slices of onion on it, nothing more. The roll was probably an overcooked roll from the oven. Any galley can do better than that. The fish soup was a vegetable broth with a bit of fish added. Simply outrageous and annoying. This is just a place to act fancy and show how great you are. Thumbs down.

Sorry, anyone who advertises themselves as the brand of the century should be aware of their responsibility. The staff seemed unmotivated to me; only the employee who could probably be called the 'boss' seemed motivated. It certainly looked that way... (his gait and facial expressions spoke for themselves). And the automatic request for tips is outrageous (before eating, mind you). That's what you call brazen. The self-pickup dishes do not reflect the prices in any way. The prices next door were almost identical, but with friendlier service and considerably more flavor. I do not recommend this place. And please, no comments full of exclamation marks.

Not recommended. Perhaps a better snack bar could have been found, but it's completely overpriced, and the quality leaves much to be desired. Fried potatoes, for example, only skimmed the pan, with no trace of browning. Not much fish, lots of side dishes. The Thai noodles are just noodles with sauce; you have to hunt for shrimp, and what's the point of the bread? It used to be better and cheaper.

No matter where... Gosch is always good.

It's all ok. Very nice service.

I can't understand the many negative reviews AT ALL!!!! We were (as always) VERY satisfied. Both with the delicious food and with the extremely friendly staff!! You know that Gosch is self-service only.

When I go to Gosch, I expect more friendliness from McDonald's. Sure, good service is rare, but then they lower the prices accordingly. It's possible in Bremerhaven, too. Plus, there's a feel-good atmosphere.

I love eating at Gosch. But preferably on Sylt. Here in Duhnen I look at the dike and not at the North Sea.

Gosch Sylt is and remains Gosch. A small disadvantage, the water view is not there, but tool for a little break.

A great Gosch restaurant on the coast in Cuxhaven/Duhnen in Lower Saxony. The location is, as is typical for Fosch, 1A directly on the promenade behind the dike, which unfortunately limits the view very much. The service was friendly and courteous, as you are used to from Gosch. The food was of the expected quality and the prices accordingly. I'd love to come back next time...

Felix, we would like to thank you very much for the great hospitality. You made our vacation with our friends sweeter. We haven't been welcomed so warmly in a long time, but now we know how to eat the oysters properly. Greetings from NRW from Susi, Peter and Anne.

I ate the Gosch fish grill plate twice. Both times the fried potatoes were white and had nothing to do with fried potatoes. In response to my comment at the second meal to please fry the fried potatoes until crispy, I got light boiled potatoes again. The fish fillets were okay. There was still a small salad bouquet missing, at least that's what I know from other Gosch restaurants.

Well we were in the Cuxhafen in Gosch. Not because it was the Gosch (don't know what the store is) but because I was thirsty. So the prices for drinks are okay, but for the food they are simply cheesy. If you consider that everything is still self-service. Well, after about 10 minutes I ordered and paid for 2 drinks at the counter. There was no tip from me for that. Because why do I order the drinks after waiting in line and have to take them away myself grrrrr. Eating the same way. Only the bar with the drinks looked good but the food served like the worst Asian snack bar. Thick boards on the ceiling with the menu and the smell from the place. So as Gosch said, what is that supposed to be? I have no idea but I don't need that kind of nonsense.

What could be nicer than taking a culinary stop after a long walk through Duhnen? For me, the visit to GOSCH at Duhner Strandstraße 2 was exactly that: a little highlight right in the lively heart of the coastal town. As you approach, the familiar scent of fresh fish and spices beckons - and somehow you immediately feel like you've arrived. I was there with my family – and as is often the case at GOSCH, there was great anticipation. The atmosphere is North German-casual, friendly and at the same time well organized. The outdoor area invites you to linger, even if you don't see or hear anything from the sea - but you get the typical hustle and bustle of Duhnen: families with ice cream, dogs with sand on their snouts, constant comings and goings - wonderfully lively. In terms of cuisine, what you would expect from GOSCH is delivered here - fresh, high-quality fish. I chose the fried salmon with fried potatoes. The fish was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with a good portion of golden brown potatoes and a pleasantly spicy tartar sauce - to be honest: exactly my taste. The prawns in garlic oil that my companion ordered were also a poem - delicately seasoned and served nice and hot. Despite the crowds, everything went smoothly. The staff was friendly, quick and had the North German sense of humor – that mix of “direct but warm” that you just have to like. Even with a high number of guests, the store remained clean and the processes worked - praise to the entire team. I particularly liked the relaxed atmosphere. Although GOSCH is not a “restaurant” in the classic sense, you feel welcome and in good hands. You can tell that professionals are at work here – both at the counter and in the kitchen. My conclusion: If you're in Duhnen and love fish, you can't ignore GOSCH. It is not a place for romantic peace and quiet with the sound of the sea - but a real hotspot for honest, fresh food and that special North Sea energy that you simply have to experience to be believed. I'll definitely be back - next time I'm strolling through Cuxhaven's most charming district.

The simplest food at a chip shop level at high prices... the scampi on the fitness salad were good and sufficient, but the salad was loveless, just sauce on it, even the herb baguette tasted better from the supermarket... I don't know what's special about Gosch today, it used to be like that on Sylt...

Were very disappointed with the restaurant, you have to order everything yourself at the counter and pick it up from there. 2 separate areas, one for food and one for drinks... You pay for everything right at the beginning and are asked for a tip straight from the card payment without even having the food... unfortunately there were Massich Greten in the fish and the staff wasn't that friendly either... We made faces behind the counter and weren't in a good mood. You sit very close to each other and, as I said, you always have to get everything yourself.

The food was excellent. Thai pasta with shrimps. Price-performance is also very good. However, I don't like the restaurant concept: self-service, i.e. ordering and picking up food at the counter, notification via pager. And a counter for ordering and picking up drinks. That means queuing twice, paying twice and running again to get the food. On a day like yesterday (May 1st), queues of people form at the counter. This means standing in line twice and hoping that the pager doesn't answer already.

Good location and just good! Plus reasonable prices. No more kitchen from 8:45 p.m.!

I think the prices are a bit too high considering that you pick up the food yourself and the service is “only” responsible for clearing it away. The food tastes good, but not so good that you definitely want to come back.

Completely overpriced for, in my opinion, mediocre food. I certainly pay half the price for the GOSCH name.

Getting worse week by week. There is hardly any sauce left in the Thai noodles with shrimp, which today (April 22nd) was very tasteless. The fried potatoes for the redfish fillet were quartered boiled potatoes that hadn't even come close to being in the pan. No further visits for the time being, but word will quickly get around among the "local" population.!!

Nice atmosphere, good food, nice staff

Great ambience and great service. Friendly and quick.

Price-performance was a bit over. But the food was really quite good.

If you like fish, this is the place for you. Super fresh and delicious, we've already been to Gosch in Sankt Peter Ording. Gladly again👍👍👍👍🐟🐟

We bought fish sandwiches with smoked salmon. A slice of salmon and a huge slice of a vegetable onion. Sorry, I'll never have to have it again.

The food was okay, but the "side salad" doesn't deserve the name, it was more of a salad garnish. For self-service, where there isn't even a tray and you have to open doors with the food/drinks in your hand to get to the seat, the price-performance ratio is unfortunately not right at all!

Great spot to feast and linger! Food was always fantastic. Cozy atmosphere with a beautiful outdoor area directly on Duhner Beach. Self-service, service still very attentive and friendly.

Crab rolls where the crabs are placed individually on the roll for 12.50?????? Can it get any bolder than that??

The crab soup was quite tasty, hence the stars! The wolffish fillets were barely cooked through. Unfortunately, like the fried potatoes, they never saw any spice. Too bad about the fish! Next time I'll have the crab soup at most. Not worth the money...

My review back then: The concept doesn't work at all. No cards, just QR codes... Nobody wants that. Especially not the clientele in CUX. We left immediately. We downloaded the card, but it was far too complicated. So we went out and went to a restaurant with a card. It works! We like Gosch in Travemünde and on Sylt, but not the one in CUX. Today's review: fantastic! From the extremely friendly and attentive team to the ambiance and the quality of the food... 5 stars! Very generous portions and top-quality food! I had the Thai penne with shrimp (22 pieces!). It tasted amazing! The degree of doneness and spiciness were perfect! And... there's a menu! It works! The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and great importance is placed on cleanliness! We'd love to come back! Now Gosch has arrived in CUX too!😁

We really liked it, even though it was very crowded :)

Food is decent. No service. No view. No nothing.

The food was almost burnt and the service was completely unfriendly and unmotivated. I haven't experienced this in other Gosch branches.

I'm annoyed that I didn't take a photo. The day before yesterday we got a 'salmon' sandwich here. You had to look for the salmon, sliced ​​so thin that you could only guess what it might taste like when eating it if you were lucky. The onions were the only garnish on this baked roll and you could hardly see or taste any of the sauce. Unfortunately we only unpacked it in the holiday apartment, otherwise we would have returned it. A disgrace for the price. So I can only advise against it!!

The food was okay, but the service left a lot to be desired - there was no 'please' or 'thank you' at the order taking/food serving desk or at the bar. For €5 I got a drink that had little to do with cola. The ambience is average, but the view is at least nice. However, I won't come here a second time.

Overall it was OK. The fish was 1a but the potato salad that came with it was a disaster. It bothered me that dogs were allowed there. On the other hand, it was very cold in the adjacent winter garden. The door was constantly used to go in and out.

Unfortunately not in February, no cleaning of the 4 beach chairs, the fish rolls were baked very hard, the white wine was poured below 0.2 mark... I wouldn't go here again...

The location is great. Right on the beach, clean and nice decoration. Rather average for Gosch standards. Much better in Hamburg and Scharbeutz. The rolls were hard and the fried fish was in the deep fryer for too long.

The grilled prawns were a delight, the salad was fresh and delicious. But fish & chips... Any motorway service station can do it better! A soup bowl with fries and five or six chicken nuggets spread along the edge... No words.

Nice staff and good food. The rooms were clean even though it was very busy.

Like a McDonald's with fish, it's okay if you're hungry and you want something quick. You can do it too 😊🍤 Greetings Susanne

Large selection of fish and drinks. It doesn't taste bad either, but you can eat better elsewhere.

The service was friendly, the Köpi was nice and cold. The penne al dente and the sauce with shrimps were tasty. Clear recommendation to stop by here.

As always, very good Staff very friendly and accommodating The customers could be friendlier, the staff is very good and doesn't need to be treated badly

When I go here I really like to eat the salmon spaghetti. And I really like it 😋. If you like salmon, I can highly recommend it. There are different opening times in the low season.

Great fish restaurant with fresh offerings. The food looks and tastes excellent. The staff are attentive, helpful and friendly. You can pay by card. Everything is at ground level and the terrace is protected by a roof and has movable windows. The restaurant is located in the center of Duhnen just behind the dike.