Hafenhaus Oldenburg in Oldenburg (Oldb)

Were here with a group of 13 people and had a kale menu (kale soup with a side dessert) for lunch. Terrific! The food was very good and extremely tasty! The service was very friendly and empathetic. The atmosphere and ambience are very appealing! Thank you very much for that🫶 Absolutely recommended!!!!

We were registered for breakfast with 20 people. A beautifully and lovingly set breakfast table awaited us, the breakfast was excellent and we were looked after intensively by the ladies in the service staff despite the many other breakfast guests. Thank you for everything!

Staff friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious. Gladly again.

Since I didn't get to eat because of the abysmal service, I can't comment on it at all, but I would like to expressly complain. My friend reserved a table for us for our anniversary because the ambience looked great in the photos. Even while waiting we were put off for a moment because the table still had to be cleaned. After studying the menu, the waitress came to take the order and my friend pointed to the menu what kind of wine he would like and said he would like that one. The waitress just responded with a grumpy “What’s that name?” Completely inappropriate. Before I could place my order, she simply left and said "I'll come back soon" to collect another table. We then left. I have never experienced such bad service. It should be said that the restaurant was not particularly full and three people worked in service. This outrageous behavior was not due to stress.

Beautiful place to enjoy, really great breakfast buffet.

Nice location for a breakfast brunch. I particularly liked the tarte flambée and the whole salmon. I also like the fact that you can watch the scrambled eggs being prepared directly behind the counter. Nice place by the window to “watch the ships” right at the lock

Very nice service, food just okay, a lot of room for improvement, nice ambience

Very tasty dishes and top service, very friendly. I'd love to come back.

Great food, great ambience, nice service.

For the last 3 years, my colleagues and I have always had dinner together at the Hafenhaus at Christmas time. Unfortunately, the food served was not convincing this time. The veggie burgers and the fish dish were not culinary convincing. The fish and the side dish (30€) were "swimming" in oil and the expected taste experience, as the menu had suggested, unfortunately did not materialize and only an oily/greasy taste dominated. The veggie burger patties were more cold inside than hot and the burgers overall lacked sophistication. The note to the operator was only acknowledged with a "...it's a shame"...(). Unfortunately, the promised appetizer at the start didn't come. The restaurant was only about half full at the time. Our conclusion in my group is that in previous years the cuisine was much better...whatever the reason, we will no longer order warm food in the Hafenhaus until further notice. I hope the kitchen returns to its former strength in the future... PS: Creme Brulee was the only culinary bright spot that evening😉

We had our company Christmas party here and really had a great time with delicious food! Service was very friendly and implemented special requests. Gladly again.

Great location with good food and staff who know their trade. Fast and attentive service, even during the end-of-year rush! Cheers.

It was good, in a nice atmosphere.

Rarely have I experienced such a great selection and soooo delicious food at a breakfast buffet. We didn't lack anything. Very very very tasty!!! Thank you very much!

Nice atmosphere right at the lock. In summer you can look at the ships passing through the lock in the beer garden. The breakfast buffet during the week was very good and plentiful. The price/performance ratio was completely ok. Hot drinks have to be paid extra. The service was friendly.

Went to the Hafenhaus again for breakfast with colleagues and were once again not disappointed 👍. Very extensive selection at the buffet that suits every taste. Price/performance is right here. We will definitely come back 💯.

Yesterday we were at the Hafenhaus Oldenburg with 4 people. Reserve conveniently via the website. I was surprised to see that after making the reservation, an extra page opened and offered a white-covered table for 3.50 per person. I didn't think so, but later saw that a table next to us was actually set up. Strange for me in the overall appearance of the restaurant. More on that later. The service was quick and very friendly. So we were able to place our order. The prices are already increased, hardly a dish is under 20 euros, many are over 30 euros. 0.5 liters of beer for 6.90, even if it's a special beer from a small brewery, people please take a look at a colleague, e.g. B. in Bremen, that can be done better. Well, we know about the challenges of the catering industry. The food came after a very short time, but the restaurant was very poorly attended. So you can't evaluate what it would have been like if the restaurant had been booked in the beginning. The portions are minimalist, that's what I can say in conclusion. With a zander for over 30 euros, there were two narrow pieces of fillet about 10 cm long on the plate, unfortunately cooked to death, which is very difficult to avoid with such small pieces. My son is an athlete. He had a starter, main course and dessert and in the end I felt sorry for him because he probably left the table hungry. I was thinking about ordering another meal, but that wouldn't have been great for the rest of us at the table. Unfortunately, our dessert, a variation of the house, was almost sugary. Sugar is the poison of our time, I know. But if I consciously treat myself to a dessert variation on the occasion of a special evening, I leave it alone. Except for the crème brulée, where a little flavor came through from the caramelized sugar, the coffee mousse tasted like coffee, but unfortunately nothing else. This also applied to the other variants. Conclusion: Spending 190 euros for 4 people is not really an issue in upscale restaurants with 3 starters, 3 main courses and two desserts and drinks, it can be much more expensive. But the calculations here are clearly too high and the food was without the character that I would like to go back immediately. No taste experience. The high-quality ambience undoubtedly costs a lot of money, but here standards do not match reality, or, and this could also be the case, our taste standards do not match the owner's gastronomic concept. It's a shame, because I'm still looking for a permanent place to go in Oldenburg, but based on the points I've listed, it's not it and the additional option of a white set table for 3.50 per person mentioned in the above section once again illustrates the business model: Make money, make more money.

We waited forever for the dishes we ordered, when they were served two dishes were wrong and the cocoa was totally watery... after we commented on this, it was snidely taken back and it took forever again until the cake was served..... Absolutely disappointing for us as we like to enjoy coffee and cake here. Unfortunately, the farewell was also very snippy and condescending.... Service 6-

Always nice, were there for breakfast, just great :)

A very nice restaurant at the lock. A bit of maritime decor, the decoration is particularly noteworthy. Halloween is over, but the spider webs inside and outside are in no way inferior. Despite everything, the food is very tasty 😋 I think we'll try it again in the summer, on the terrace with a view of the water.

We had the breakfast buffet today. The two little ones were immediately provided with painting supplies, and the older ones were given coffee and other drinks. The service is very polite and accommodating. After a small mishap on our part, the friendly lady helped us immediately and got rid of everything, and with a friendliness - really great. The buffet not only looked great, it tasted very tasty, which was noticeable on much too full bellies. We were asked again and again if we needed anything else, but not in an intrusive manner, but consistently friendly and funny. Thank you for the morning 😀

Found it by chance. Mittelkanal Oldenburg.

You can easily combine an afternoon walk between Hunte and the coastal canal with a visit. Plenty and good selection of hot drinks and various cakes. In the afternoon the service is also very good and attentive. In the evening you should have a table reservation. It is very busy and the staff seemed overwhelmed during our visit. Unfortunately, there was no obvious responsibility for serving the tables, so there were misunderstandings, double inquiries or even no attention at all. The food served was presented very differently. One dish was excellent (flambée) and the second was soggy and cold and we complained (a burger). The staff apologized and immediately came to meet us. At the next table, the same dish ordered was placed on the plates in different quantities and served differently, which led to irritation. We had to wait over 30 minutes for the dessert we ordered later. Because there were also problems with the transmission device to the kitchen that evening, the staff apologized again. The conclusion for us is that the Hafenhaus definitely stands out in a great ambience in a special location! In the afternoon it was cozy and very enjoyable. In the evenings, however, it seemed confusing and tended to overwhelm the staff. The food could not be enjoyed and there was a lack of polite, reliable attention from the staff at the table.

Very nice atmosphere and good service, good selection and delicious food, just a bit noisy.

The location and the ambience are still TOP! As always, the food was good and delivered quickly. Deductions this time, however: The price level that has now been reached does not necessarily match the ENTIRE package! There used to be a greeting from the kitchen (we didn't have one) and I expect a friendly greeting! Hectic looks and the annoyed question “did you make a reservation” as first contact should not occur in the league (4 tables were occupied!)

Very nice atmosphere and super nice, very attentive service. Unreserved recommendation

We have reserved a table. That worked fine. An employee walked us to our table. Received at the same time the drinks and menu. The menu is not as diverse as in, for example a pizzeria. Nevertheless, the dishes are tastefully put together. The Employees are very friendly, attentive and empathetic. Our food was brought to the table after a short time. Unfortunately I have two negative points: - The starter (soup) was only lukewarm But we didn't report them. - Unfortunately the restaurant got very full quickly what the volume of the conversations lifted. This made it normal Entertainment not possible. Nevertheless, I really like this restaurant recommend and we certainly will come back. A big thank you to the team and the kitchen!!!🌻

Delicious food and a great atmosphere. I can only recommend it.

The harbor house has a very good location on the outskirts of Oldenburg. The atmosphere is very nice, located directly at the lock and a good meeting point after walking tours or runs on the Hunte. The staff are very friendly, good lunch at fair prices. Great brunch, early registration is recommended.

Very nicely located and good quality, thank you

Had breakfast. All good, but also more expensive.

Quality food that comes at a price. A tasteful modern facility. We felt very comfortable.

Very extensive selection. Price is right. Very nice service. I'd love to come back

Great place, nice cozy atmosphere, with a very committed team. There is even a lift for wheelchairs that leads to the toilets in the basement.

Delicious and large breakfast buffet

I had the pork schnitzel from the young bull with hash browns. The meat was very good, only the breading tasted like burnt fat. Instead of the crabs, which tasted like nothing, a small salad, which is served with it in other restaurants, would have been a better alternative. The service is very attentive and friendly and the decor is very nice.

After a long and beautiful walk along the Achterdiek, we had a wonderful, extremely delicious dinner outside. We were also spoiled with plenty of sun and several locks during our 2-hour stay. It's just a great spot in the middle of Oldenburg. The staff was very friendly, if a bit inattentive. The drink replenishment only worked with intensive personal initiative. Nevertheless, a favorite place and always recommended!

A nice place...great ambience, courteous staff...great breakfast buffet...THANK YOU ❤ And also in the evening...just GREAT...many thanks to the whole team for the wonderful evening on the occasion of my father's 88th birthday. It was so delicious...10 out of 5 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Were there for breakfast. Very nice rich buffet. Everything was very clean and beautifully prepared. Price performance matches the large selection. Would love to come back.

Great, very rich and tasty breakfast.🤗

This is how gastronomy should be! We were warmly welcomed by the service and looked after attentively throughout the evening. Contrary to some reviews, food portions are not too small at all, this is not a discount temple. There is craftsmanship and specialist staff at work here, prices as they should be. It's subjective, but we enjoyed both the food and the drinks. Nice to mention, there is a children's play area one floor up (not looked at). If you want to complain, you can go to Café del Sol with two adults. Easily start with 50€, I'd rather spend a little more, but have a much higher quality standard! Gained new regulars

We were there for breakfast. Unfortunately everything inside was reserved and we could only sit outside. Since it was a bit cold, we were immediately offered blankets. The service in general was very attentive. Drinks were brought very quickly after ordering, even though it was quite busy. The ambience is fantastic. It is located at a small lock, just outside the city. You can observe a lot, depending on your choice of seating... The breakfast buffet has everything you need. Whether scrambled eggs, yoghurt, muesli, or simply cold cuts. There is even a variety of fish on offer. The only drawback is the parking situation... although... after a hearty breakfast you can also walk a bit. 😉

We were in the harbor house for the first time. I had the harbor burger. When I ordered I was asked whether it should be medium or well done. To be clear: I didn't have what I ordered. The food was still good, but the side dishes were very limited. My husband wasn't full. Price-performance ratio is therefore rather unsatisfactory. The wine and beer, however, were delicious. The service was friendly and the food came very quickly. There are no dedicated parking spaces. There you park on the gravel shoulder.

I've been coming to the Hafenhus from DEL for breakfast/brunch for several years, definitely my favorite shop.. delicious and extensive selection Price performance is definitely right!!!Friendly, competent staff I can really recommend the Hafenhus, I always really enjoy being there

The ambience is particularly appealing when the weather is good because of the terrace, and the service is without exception courteous and quick. Unfortunately, the food is significantly inferior to the ambience and service. The expectation aroused by the price is not fulfilled by the food, in my case Oldenburger Pannfisch. The taste was rather boring, the fish was too dry and, apart from the salmon, couldn't be assigned to its species, the mashed potatoes were mushy, the mustard foam only corresponded to the name in color and the cucumber salad was missing the advertised dill. The second dish, Matjestopf Hafenhaus, was the better choice but without setting a special accent. Conclusion: Anyone who pays €50 for two simple dishes should be convincing and do better craftsmanship.

Very nice and quiet location, always nice staff, food is delicious and the cake tastes great!

Delicious breakfast, well attended

Sufficient buffet, something for everyone and everything was really tasty. Highly recommended. Gladly again.

Nice location, very tasty lemonade

If you can get a spot outside by the canal, this place to stay in Oldenburg can't be beat! The food is good, as is the breakfast buffet and the cake. However, the prices are tough! Therefore only four stars!

Leider unter aller Kanone. Mehr als 1,5 Stunden warten auf Mittagstisch. Geschnetzeltes war keins sondern hauchdünn geschnittene Scheiben von irgendwas, Rotbarschfilet ca. 0,5 cm hoch in der Größe eines 5 €-Scheins, ein Röschen Brokkoli. Ausrede auf Nachfrage war ein "großer Tisch" aber dort saßen nur 7 Leute. Herausforderung? Mein Fazit: ihr könnt ohne uns

Nice ambience, nice service and good food! Price/performance ratio top

Breakfast with you is always amazing. Especially since there is always something special and delicious. Really enjoy being with you.

Bifet is okay. Unfortunately it wasn't refilled quickly. A bit of a shame. Otherwise everything is good 👍

We were invited to a wedding celebration, everything was perfect, very fine food (the skill at the grill could still be improved 😉), great service, nice ambience and we had great weather

Very quiet location, large outside terrace. Staff very friendly.

The breakfast was plentiful and varied. But at the end you might have e.g. with fish Being able to change the serving cutlery and everything else

Unfortunately we drove very far and were sent away again because there was a closed party. Unfortunately there was no information about it on the website. This made us very upset because the website only said it was open and we relied on that

Nice restaurant with delicious food and lunch dishes at affordable prices. It's very comfortable to sit inside and outside with a view of the Hunte lock. The service was nice and attentive.

Overall a very nice restaurant. You can look at the menu in advance on the homepage and make a reservation. Still a rarity in 2024. The staff is very present and also very nice. The food came very quickly (reserved at 6 p.m., finished eating at 6:35 p.m.). The only thing that can be improved in my opinion is the price-performance ratio. Either too expensive for too little food or too little food for too much money. Apart from that, in terms of taste, everything I've eaten so far is A1. This includes bread, spinach dumplings and two types of burgers. Overall, definitely recommended. Update: Went there again 2 months later. The menu was changed and this time there was a pinsa with ham. Basically, like a giant bruschetta. The dough was very tasty and not too hard. To drink a harbor spritzer. Everything tasted very good. Even though it was very busy, the food came again after 30 minutes (4 portions). For dessert there was a cookie cup. The ice cream also tastes good. So good, but not very good (yet). But that's just my opinion. What's also worth mentioning: Both times so far there has been a “greeting from the kitchen” in the form of bread, salt and olive oil. Very delicious!

Very nice atmosphere, with a view of the canal. Great staff and delicious food

I can highly recommend the Hafenhaus Oldenburg. The food is very tasty and the service is great and attentive. I would love to come back

Unfortunately, the selection of vegetarian dishes was not that large and my choice was not available. Otherwise, the cocktails had too much sugar and the portion of pasta was very manageable. We've had better experiences. Maybe the cuisine has changed? It's a shame because you can sit there very well by the water.

The food was great and plentiful. The service friendly and professional. The location by the water is very cozy. Gladly again.

Beautiful location 👍 We celebrated our birthday there. Planning, location, location, staff, kitchen simply a dream 94 absolutely happy and enthusiastic guests. Conclusion: Nothing more is possible Thanks We and our 94 guests are thrilled 😊👍

Very nice restaurant at the lock. Great selection. Gladly again.

Great place where you can watch river barges and yachts passing through the lock...

It bothered me that the warm food was left open while the cold cuts were in the boxes where food is kept warm. Otherwise there is a diverse selection and very tasty.

We were guests with two dogs for late lunch. The waitress immediately brought a bowl of fresh water for the dogs. Our food was very good! As a surprise, there was a “sweet greeting from the kitchen” as dessert. This is how you make two women happy :-) The service was present and very nice! The tables on the terrace are arranged so generously that two medium-sized dogs do not disturb them. We would like to come again!!!

Restaurant beautifully located on the canal......very well attended!!!!!!!! Always make a reservation...... Breakfast buffet very varied

A delicious meal with super friendly and courteous service. We sat here beautifully with a view of the idyllic canal with a lock and enjoyed a lovingly prepared meal. We recommend!

We celebrated our wedding with around 65 guests and everyone was thrilled and satisfied. Great ambience, great food and best service. An absolute recommendation and a big thank you to the team. 🫶🏼

The ambience and service were very good. We were there for dinner and got the vegan burger with fries twice. The patty from Beyond Meat was definitely a big plus. Otherwise the burger consisted of dry buns, a (!) leaf of iceberg lettuce and a slice of tomato. In addition, everything was clear except the fries. The whole thing for just under €20. I'll come back for breakfast, but not dinner.

The restaurant is beautifully located on the water and has an appealing ambience. The catering concept is ambitious, but the prices are a bit too expensive and the menu promises more than the dishes actually deliver. Attentive service.

Unfortunately, my very positive review would be rejected by Google, that's what happens when AI takes over and humans become slaves.

Top restaurant with first-class service. The breakfast is highly recommended and the price is right. Very high quality .

It was okay, but panfish in a deep plate(!) for €29.90 is totally overpriced!

The restaurant fits very well into the surroundings of the Oldenburg lock. The interior is modern and clean. Tomorrow we will have breakfast here. (There may be an update)

Were here for breakfast, very nice location, friendly and courteous service.

The atmosphere is great, the service staff are very attentive and always friendly, but there is a lack of quality control when it comes to the food.

Very nice restaurant - in a fantastic location - when it's summer in OL. Nice service, the food was very tasty. The portions could be a little bigger or the food could be a little cheaper. All in all, very nice and you pay a fiver more for the location. The Chanpagner dessert is worth every penny.

We were there twice. Firstly last night and then again this morning for breakfast!! Sensationally good. The ambience - right on the canal, quiet and cozy. The food - especially the breakfast buffet this morning - left nothing to be desired. Not only was the variety very good - the fresh food was also exemplary. The service worked very well - despite there being a lot of guests there was nothing to complain about. A big THANK YOU to the team at the Hafenhaus in Oldenburg. By the way - the prices were good. You pay more for less quality elsewhere.

We were there for the breakfast buffet, which left nothing to be desired.

Very nice restaurant with a very nice location right on the canal. The breakfast buffet was good and tasty. Unfortunately, it sometimes stalled when adding the food. The staff needs to be a little more attentive.

Very tasty breakfast buffet, in a nice ambience with a view of the water

We just had something to drink. It's too expensive for me as a normal earner. But great ambience and great location.

A really great and chic restoration furnished with attention to detail. We were here with several people and had a separate corner for ourselves. So we had to ourselves and didn't feel disturbed by other guests.

Unfortunately, the quality of the breakfast has deteriorated somewhat. The waiters are not that attentive. The ambience is great.

At first we found the service a bit "cooled down", but it became friendlier as the meal progressed. What is particularly noteworthy is that everything is wheelchair accessible. The food was very good and the atmosphere at the lock was very good.

Super friendly, good selection of food, good coffee! Very happy again...

Rarely have I experienced such lousy service. With us and with other guests alike. Food was ok, but if I have to order like in a snack bar, that doesn't help me. A lot of money for very little performance. We won't be coming back.

Pure disappointment! Been there for a special occasion, reserved weeks in advance. ATTENTION if you want table linen, it costs €3.50, but it is not available for outdoor use. The service employee also told us this in a rather unfriendly manner. We were also treated very rudely the entire time. We were really looking forward to an evening with good food and a bottle or two of wine. Because we were hungry, we just ate there and left the store immediately. About the food: Overall it was okay. Schnitzel probably convenience goods, pasta too soft and completely sticky. Portion size rather homeopathic. Just a shame!

Delicious food in standard portions, but increased prices. When there are a lot of visitors, the building is very noisy, making it difficult to have a conversation.

Buffet has something for everyone, salty, sweet, fish, meat, cheese, sausage, muesli, cereals, scrambled eggs, bacon, Nuremberg cheese, tomato mozzarella, yoghurt, quark, Flamkuchen, eggs, wraps, bread, rolls, Kaiserschmarrn, donats, foam kisses, ice cream... . If you don't find anything there, it's your own fault. Price per person 17 euros plus warm drinks.

Beautifully located in the countryside by the water with nice outdoor spaces. The group enjoyed the food overall, but there was room for improvement: no truffle taste in the truffle fries and sauce, the meat could be more tender. Staff friendly and committed.

After all these years, the breakfast buffet left a lot to be desired this time at Pentecost - the salmon was so overcooked and only after repeated requests was the buffet finally refilled at 10:30🤷‍♀️

There were four of us and we had an excellent breakfast with a great view of the canal with the lock. Everything was very tasty and fresh, the staff friendly and attentive.

The breakfast buffet was great, the service was nice and friendly, and the drink order was always at the table quickly. We had a table where there were white flowers close to it, which I personally didn't like the smell of. I think they were lilies or something, they definitely weren't that pretty. Otherwise everything was great and we will definitely come back again!

Tippi Toppi! Very maritime inspired. Breakfast is a bank! But you can also enjoy a wonderful feast here at any time of the day. With a view that invites you to linger, it is a place to relax and feel good. The homemade special cocktails and the homemade pizza rolls are highly recommended. It's like the dog in the pan goes crazy. Luckily the dog stays outside the pan here. Only excellent food goes on your plate! If you don't eat here, you either haven't read this review or are just stupid! P.S.: Unfortunately, reservations are only possible indoors and not outdoors :(

Wir haben über eine Stunde auf das Essen (Spargelmenue) warten müssen, bis jemand vom Service kam und mitteilte, dass die Suppe vergessen worden sei, jetzt aber nachgekocht würde, der Hauptgang sei ja schon fertig. Nach einer weiteren halben Stunde kam die Spargelsuppe mit Fettaugen und fast rohen Spargelstückchen…geschmacklich unmöglich. Der Hauptgang - Spargel mit entweder Lachs, Schinken oder Schnitzel - kam pünktlich nach der Suppe: Spargel halbroh, Kartoffeln abgestanden, Lachs trocken, Sauce Hollandaise kalt, zerlassene Butter war anscheinend Bratenfett oder Öl. Die Portionen waren zu klein. Das Dessert ging gerade noch durch. Nie wieder!!