In de Grund in Otterndorf

We celebrated a birthday at lunch today. Everything was delicious. Highly recommended.

Great ambiance, a truly comfortable atmosphere. The food was delicious. Very friendly staff. A thoroughly enjoyable end to the day. We will definitely be back next year and would love to. The food was the culinary highlight of our vacation.

I really enjoyed the ambiance, but unfortunately, the food didn't measure up. We had the "Medenschmaus": fried herring, salmon, and matjes (spiced herring) with fried potatoes and scrambled eggs. I was expecting a piece of fried salmon, not smoked salmon (this should be more clearly stated on the menu!). The fried potatoes were bland and very greasy. Overall, we were disappointed with the food. The restaurant wasn't very busy, and the long wait for the food was unclear to us. Unfortunately, even after we informed the waiter that we wanted to pay, we had to wait a very long time for the bill. There's not much room for improvement in any area, especially with the prices.

We visited "in de Grund" shortly after it opened, and it was a disaster. But that's changed completely. Very tasty food and friendly service at fair prices. I'd gladly go back.

We were there at the end of our vacation, and it was my husband's birthday. The beautiful table decorations and the excellent food were truly wonderful. Our two dogs also felt very comfortable. The service was very attentive and friendly. We would love to come back.🥰

Very good, small fish restaurant with pleasant ambience

We were thrilled. There was absolutely nothing to criticize! The ambiance (especially outside on the terrace), the service, and above all, the food were simply excellent. There's really nothing more to say. The selection is homely and simple, but the quality is absolutely fantastic. Thank you for the lovely evening!

The food is delicious. Everything is freshly prepared. The service could be improved. Very friendly, but basic service skills are lacking; wine glasses are touched from above, through the opening. The food is placed 20 cm away from you, with the hope that the plate will find its way to the middle of the placemat, to the guest. There is no non-alcoholic beer, but there is for the table next to you. Schnapps is not cold, only warm. A little training for the staff would have been appropriate. We will still come back because the food was very good. The service was very friendly. This may be a complaint or a suggestion at a high level, but it is nevertheless important feedback for the owners.

I'd love to come back... everything was perfect here!

We recently went there for lunch with eight people. The food was exceptionally delicious. The menu was good, not overly extensive, and there was something for every taste. The service was very friendly and attentive. The wait time was reasonable. We highly recommend it. Water for our dog was delivered without being asked. Reservations are recommended on weekends.

The food wasn't that great. The fried potatoes were very greasy. We had to wait a long time for the second drink. It could be better.

I can recommend the restaurant without hesitation, I would give it 6 stars...if possible. I ate the rump steak, everything freshly prepared, super delicious 👍

We were there in August 2022. It was great :) We'll be back this October. Then again in 2023 and 2024. And everything was great ♡ The fish platter was amazing... everything was top-notch. Then again this year... We were really looking forward to it. But unfortunately... the fish platter... there was no salmon on it like usual, and it says so on the menu. No side salad anymore. The other people's food wasn't that great either. Our child's Fanta tasted musty... really old... What a shame. The service was friendly, as always. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back for a while... we were too disappointed.

A very pleasant ambiance, first-class service, and truly remarkable food. Both the quantity and quality were outstanding. I can only recommend this restaurant.

We were recommended this restaurant by a local and were not disappointed. The fish (we had the fish platter, the plaice platter, and the Medem platter) was excellent. The only thing we didn't like were the fries, and there were actually way too many of them for a small children's portion 😅 Another minor criticism was the wait time. We were the first customers in the restaurant and had to wait 50 minutes for our food, but the restaurant quickly filled up, so much so that some customers were turned away.

Nice restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere and good food.

Very tasty food, very nice atmosphere.

Quality food with a beautiful view of the water. And beautiful drawing.

The food was delicious. There was something for everyone. Even though it was very busy, the service was very friendly.

Eine Riesenenttäuschung, für die wir als Entschuldigung eigentlich nur den Zeitpunkt des Besuches, nämlich scheinbar ausserhalb einer Saison gelten lassen würden. Also, nach dem Betreten des sehr schönen und gemütlichen Gastraumes wurden uns die sehr bescheidenen Speisekarten gereicht, dazu als weiterer Hinweis eine Aufzählung von Gerichten aus der Karte, die leider aus waren und dann nur noch wenig Alternativen zuliessen. Nachdem wir dann doch noch notgedrungen fündig geworden waren, kam die Bedienung ca. 10 Minuten nach der Bestellung wieder an den Tisch um uns mitzuteilen, daß das bestellte Gericht leider ebenfalls aus war. Mir wurde dann als besonderes Highlight gebratenes Fischfilet mit selbstgemachtem Kartoffelsalat ohne Preisangabe angboten, was dann auch genauso als Fisch und Salat lieblos angerichtet an den Tisch kam. Der Fisch, zwar auf den Punkt gegart, aber leider im Fett schwimmend, so daß die anfangs knusprige Panade nach wenigen Minuten nur noch als undefinierbare Pampe auf dem Teller schwamm. Der Kartoffelsalat, leider noch halbroh, reklamiert, jedoch die Reklamation mit dem Hinweis, daß es sich um festkochende Kartoffeln handelt, die von Natur aus halbroh sind, abgelehnt. Das Hähnchenbrustfilet meiner Frau dafür total übergart und strohtrocken, nach der Hälfte nicht mehr essbar. Reklamationen wurde mit einem leisen, "tut uns leid" abgetan. Der Schock dann beim bezahlen, denn der "Imbiss mit 2 kleinen Fischfilet und halbrohem Kartoffelsalat" wurde mit € 22,.-- abgerechnet. So etwas nie wieder, dann fahren wir lieber die wenigen Kilometer nach Cuxhaven. Einziger Lichtblick, die sichtlich überforderte allein im Gastraum anwesende Bedienung, die sich sehr höflich große Mühe gab.

Sehr gemütliches Restaurant mit zivilen Preisen und leckeren Essen. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder und werden es weiter empfehlen.

Food was very good and freshly prepared

Highly recommended. The interior is a bit rustic, but it fits the building. The food is good and plentiful.

Excellent cuisine with a special menu for seniors. Very tasty fish dishes, although I haven't tried the meat yet. The atmosphere is very tasteful and cozy, including an outdoor terrace. Good parking.

Very tasty food and friendly service. Unfortunately, some of the dishes were unavailable, so I had to choose an alternative. But it was very well cooked.

Great food! Not everything is always available on the menu, but to me, that's a sign that Batteries is sourced fresh and sourced sustainably!

This restaurant is really great, super tasty food, perfect service, I have to recommend it.

Highly recommended. Very tasty food and friendly service.

Very friendly service Delicious food Simply a place to feel good

Excellent food. Excellent service. My family and I had just finished a long day of travel/touring when we walked into in de Grund. The staff had clearly just finished cleaning up for the evening, and they took us in anyway. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the stand outs were the mushroom soup and the pork dinner.

We had reserved very early and had a very nice evening. The service is very attentive, even when you changed your order, you could handle it with a smile. Of course she was alone, but she did so with a calmness that I really appreciate. The food was very good. Only at Labskaus could a fish fillet be more. Tasted great. The restaurant has a great ambience and as a chef I can happily recommend it. We are already looking forward to our next visit to Otterndorf... of course also to this restaurant. I wish the owner continued success and perhaps some support on good days in service... I know about the problems in the catering industry.😪

A very nice restaurant with a great ambience. The menu is varied and always includes seasonal dishes. The service person was very nice and courteous, even though she was alone in the full restaurant. Our meals were all very different but all very tasty. We will definitely come back when we are nearby.

We had a delicious meal of smelt last night. We didn't know it before and found it really tasty. Whether it's fish, fried potatoes or cucumber salad, it's really delicious! The atmosphere is also really nice and the service was great! Reasonable waiting time and very friendly. When we are in the area again we will definitely come back 😊

Very good fish restaurant, just got space. Reservation is highly advisable. Very good service.

The restaurant is very nicely set up, the only waitress that evening was very friendly and tried to process the guests well and quickly. To the negative points, we ordered a steak that was supposed to be well done, but it wasn't, the steak only tasted like water, the mushroom sauce tasted old and the mushrooms were like rubber, the steak smelled musty, the fried potatoes with it were lukewarm and wobbly, the herb butter was rock hard and tasted strange. The schnitzel we also had was partly not fully cooked and the fries were still raw in the middle and not salted. You had to ask for ketchup and mayo and they weren't offered. The Aperol that was ordered with it was so diluted that you couldn't taste it, it just tasted like ice cubes and water and the orange was missing. Instead of a normal 0.4l Coke you get a light Coke and a 0.2l plus a small bottle extra and no ice cubes even though it was ordered. Regarding the staff, the waitress was super nice and did her best, she was the only waitress in the restaurant, she was totally overwhelmed trying to close all the tables at the same time, and then you also hear that the boss doesn't like going to the tables and prefers to just do the counter work. In addition, you were insulted by the boss herself after you asked for a reasonable receipt with the words “you can say something like that from the start.” Will you then be treated better? She also yells at the waitress in front of the customers if she didn't know which table that was and what they were doing was simply a bad habit of portraying his employee like that. You can only feel sorry for this woman. Disrespectful towards the customer, you are addressed as he or you, it still means you.

The food was delicious and the portions were generous. The atmosphere was pleasant and the service was friendly. Overall a good experience!

We were in Otterndorf for a week over New Year's Eve and ate here 4 times. I think that says it all. Great kitchen. Friendly service. Attractive atmosphere and clean and modern toilets.

Delicious food, friendly service. Always a pleasure

Very cozy restaurant, the service is great and the food is very good 👍.

Once again 5* Thank you very much for the delicious food from all of us, your great, warm service and your great ambience. We'll be back☺️ *****

Thank you for the great preparation of the food.

This place still has to earn the name GAST-STÄTTE. Reason: I wanted to have a coffee and a beer with my wife in “de Grund” this afternoon. First we stood in the entrance unnoticed for a long time because something wasn't working with the cash register. When we were finally noticed, I told the lady our wish. However, the unfriendly lady at the entrance told me that, even though there were still several tables available, she no longer had a table for us. I then asked the lady politely if I could quickly go to the toilet. The lady told me that I wasn't allowed to use the toilet. She also said what I would say if people at my house rang the bell to go to the toilet. With this information, every thinking person should consider whether such a company should be supported with their visit. I would have given 0 stars if there was such a rating.

Despite a telephone reservation made 4 days in advance, there was no table available. There wasn't even an attempt to find an adequate solution. We were sent away with the statement: That's the way it is now, there's nothing we can do about it... I have never experienced such bad service. But it was a good one. We then found a restaurant where the service was excellent.

A great restaurant and the food is very tasty 😋 The staff is attentive and friendly

Come in and feel good. Delicious fish fried great and juicy. Good portions. Nice r service.

Unfortunately we were turned away right at the door! everything was full and only with a reservation. I think that in a holiday resort there should always be space for the guests, well the kind was also very stressed by the service, which didn't have a reason anymore More to look for this restaurant!!!!hence a 6 from me!!!!

A very nice restaurant, super delicious food, very child-friendly. Absolute highlight

Very good food and very friendly staff!

Nice place to eat. The food was very tasty and you can't complain about the portion size either. There was nothing wrong with the service either

Delicious food with a beautiful view of the river. Service Nice and attentive.

In the evening, good, tasty food, good service, the next day, another waitress, Papich, unfriendly and overwhelmed, we left

Wir (5 Personen) hatten einen sehr schönen Abend und wurden zudem kulinarisch, vom Rumpsteak bis hin zum Fisch, verwöhnt. Wir kommen gerne wieder und können jedem dieses Lokal nur wärmstens empfehlen. Bitte weiter so.

Very cozy. The terrace directly on the Medem river. Food excellent. Service is courteous, yet unobtrusive.

Sehr nettes Ambiente an der Medem. Leckere, regionaltypische Fischgerichte, freundliches Personal. Besonders in den Sommermonaten sollte man reservieren. Ich komme immer wieder gern hierher.

I always enjoy coming here. There are delicious, regionally typical fish dishes. The staff is very friendly. In the summer months you should definitely make a reservation as the restaurant on the Medem is very popular.

We waited over an hour for food and drink. Employees were unfriendly

The food was ok 👌 the ambience was very nice, unfortunately we waited a very long time for our order, a little over 1 hour, which wasn't that nice. Only when we asked if they had forgotten us were we told they had a lot to do, well 1 hour is ambitious in my opinion. We were then offered something on the house, which I found to be very nice.

Solid food with very nice and attentive service in a nice location. Unfortunately, the lady in service was all alone, which led to slightly longer waiting times. The lady can't do anything about it - she really made the best effort - but for the guest it still means waiting time and is therefore mentioned here.

We were there last night and I was very disappointed. The food was okay, but unfortunately a bit expensive. However, service was the biggest problem. Changes to the dishes were not possible at all (for example replacing fries with fried potatoes). If you want a small dessert, you will also be disappointed here. There is a small portion, but only children can order it. Even our suggestion to order the small portion at the large price was rejected. Instead, you should take the large portion and leave half of it. It was possible to pack, but there was only one piece of aluminum foil and you had to pack it yourself. Given the reviews, ambience and prices, I would have liked more for a lovely evening.

If you're a vacationer and want to go out for a mediocre meal that's way too expensive, you've come to the right place. Flexibility is not given, food is not adaptable. Unfortunately also very disappointed with the service. Absolutely unsuitable for vegetarians/vegans.

Food was very good and friendly service

Delicious food, short waiting times and super nice staff. Prices are okay too

Courteous staff. Very satisfied. Beautiful outdoor area right on the water.

Very cozy restaurant with a nice outdoor terrace and a direct view of the Medem :-) Unfortunately my turkey meat was far too dry for me, the beans with bacon were tossed in too much fat...but there were great fried potatoes! Friendly service, we'll be back and I'll just eat something different ;-)

Very nice location right on the water. The interior is also very attractive (although the decorations from the last party have not yet been removed). However, we were disappointed with the service. At first there was a bit of a mix-up with our drink order - so far it wasn't dramatic - drinks can be brought quickly. However, the lady explained this by saying that working with new colleagues would not be so easy. However, she had prepared the drinks herself before our eyes. Unfortunately, there was another problem with our food order. The female employee also recorded these. Parts of two dishes were missing. The very committed young colleague brought this to us immediately when we asked and apologized several times. However, one dish was completely missing. Very annoying, even if a side salad was brought after a bit of a wait. Finally the last dish came - and everything tasted very good. What really surprised us that evening, however, was that shortly afterwards the employee asked her younger colleague to call it a day because the collaboration wasn't working. To be honest, we were very surprised because, in our opinion, he was very friendly and attentive and “ironed out” his colleague's mistakes. Later she mentioned several times (at different tables) how difficult the collaboration had been (because it was unusual). In our opinion, the problem that evening was not based on this fact.

A very nice restaurant and very nice service 👍 highly recommended! The food was very plentiful and tasty.

Very friendly staff and very good food in a cozy atmosphere.

Super tasty food, nice service, good prices

Unfortunately, we can't report anything positive at all, according to their website, warm food is served until 8:30 p.m. and at 7:45 p.m. we are informed that the kitchen is already closed and there is only enough left for baked potatoes or currywurst. So that's really no customer service anymore, which is a shame. And that where opening times are until 10 p.m., holidays and weekends.

Very good food. Friendly service and nice atmosphere

Nice atmosphere, delicious food.

Waren heute durch Zufall da. Sehr lecker, faire Preise, netter Service, schönes Ambiente. Die Tische würde ich austauschen und durch Holz ersetzen, aber der Rest war perfekt 👍

The food was very tasty, the staff was nice, we would happily recommend it.

Were there today by chance. Very tasty, fair prices, nice service, nice atmosphere. I would swap out the tables and replace them with wood, but the rest was perfect 👍

Beautifully located restaurant directly on the Medem. Friendly and attentive staff. The food is very good and there is something for everyone. 😋

Unfortunately I can't give any reviews, except that the map on the internet doesn't match the original map. Original card is 1/3 more expensive than described on the internet.

Great food, great service. A restaurant with heart and soul.

Ate delicious fish there! Cozy atmosphere and nice staff! The plaice is highly recommended!

Very friendly and very tasty food (had stints).

Einfach aber qualitativ hochwertiges Essen, leider war der selbstgemachte Labskaus nicht vorrätig (schade ...) aber die Alternativen Ofenkartoffel mit Beilage und Roastbeef mit Bratkartoffeln war lecker. Tolle Toiletten und Bedienung

A great restaurant, great service, nice atmosphere and the food is fantastic. When we are in Otterndorf we stop there.

Very good location on a river. But outside there were old plastic tables without tablecloths. The food was tasty. But it was only served with inexpensive ingredients. But a high price is charged for this.

We had pre-ordered Stint and were really excited. Best quality, senior plates possible, very fast service and elegant ambience.

We celebrated Dad's 89th birthday there and we are thrilled with the ambience, food and friendliness. Matjes and zander fillet are highly recommended. Pork fillet with fried potatoes and princess beans were also very tasty. We'll be back.👍

Nice, pretty restaurant with a good selection of (regional) fish and meat. We had requests for changes to the supplements, which were happily fulfilled at no extra charge. The service employee was courteous and answered our questions about the dishes competently and friendly.

Die Bedienung war sehr nett und aufmerksam. Das Haus und die Umgebung waren sehr einladend. Innen stilvolles und schickes Ambiente. Wir aßen Currywurst Pommes (Riesen Portion) und Roastbeef. Ein Lob an den Koch!

Very good German cuisine at fair prices. Very nice employees.

Nice restaurant, delicious dishes with a good selection, great service. We are happy to recommend it.

Ate smelt and plaice fillet. It was very tasty and tasted great. We recommend.

Absolutely delicious Heidi and the team really do a great job The store was really busy but everything ran smoothly and quickly The portions are plentiful We'll be back to eat again shortly

It was very delicious. The atmosphere is very cozy.

Attentive and courteous service. Food was very, very tasty. Any time.

Visit: Saturday evening (family dinner) Highlights: Specialty fish dishes: The restaurant “In de Grund” seems to be a paradise for fish lovers. Particularly noteworthy is the quality of the fish, which was “cooked to perfection”. The preparation was such that it was clear that the fish was fresh and not from the deep fryer. This freshness and quality of preparation seems to be a key advantage of the restaurant. Fully booked restaurant: Despite the restaurant being at full capacity on a Saturday evening, our family received “perfect service”. This speaks for the efficiency and customer orientation of the service staff. Maintaining this kind of service in a fully booked establishment is certainly no easy task and deserves recognition. Repeat visit planned: our desire to eat at "In de Grund" again when we visit the area again underlines the positive experience our family had there. The combination of excellent cuisine and outstanding service left a lasting impression on us. Conclusion: The restaurant "In de Grund" apparently offers an excellent experience for lovers of fish dishes. The freshness and quality of the food, combined with efficient and friendly service, even at full capacity, make it a recommended choice for family meals and repeat visits.

Great restaurant with a lot of atmosphere. Good service, delicious food

The meal was very tasty and we spent a lovely evening in a cozy atmosphere with very friendly, attentive service. We'd love to come back!!!!!

We had Stek. Everything was seasoned well. My criticism, the food was served on a very cold plate. The meat and side dishes got cold quickly.

….wäre ich nicht schon Stammgast,… ich würde es spätestens heute werden. Habe selten so frische und lecker zubereitete Matjesfilets gegessen wie hier im Restaurant IN DE GRUND !!!

Wir waren mit unserer Familie aus Berlin zum Abendessen dort und es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Tolles Ambiente und leckeres, frisch zubereitetes Essen. Auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung.

Wir waren dort 2 Abende Essen und waren sehr zufrieden.Ob Fisch - oder Fleischgerichte,es war super lecker.Die Gerichte waren auf den Punkt gegart, geschmacklich sehr gut und auch der Service war hervorragend. Lieben Dank dafür, solche Restaurants braucht es mehr. P S. Man sollte sich frühzeitig einen Platz reservieren, ansonsten ist es Glücksache ob gerade noch etwas frei ist.

Das Lokal ist stilvoll eingerichtet und schafft so ein angenehmes Ambiente. Das Essen war sehr lecker und als Allergikerin war es für mich sehr unkompliziert, ein Gericht auszuwählen.