O Cantinho in Cuxhaven

Simple setup but the fish tastes great

Great food, staff very friendly and helpful, food very tasty 😋... Table reservation is very helpful...

In my opinion, they serve the best prawns and fish dishes in all of Cuxhaven. Served by great staff who enjoy their work. The restaurant has retained the charm of the old fish market.

The food was good, the rest not so much

Hello, I was with my colleagues yesterday and we each took a fried fish roll and a fish cake to take away. I have to be honest and say that we hardly ever buy fish cakes in the harbor anymore because they just don't taste good anymore. But yours are by far the best fish cakes I have ever eaten here in Cuxhaven. And your fried fish in a roll is super delicious. Also by far the best. We'll definitely be back. Greetings, the three from the garbage disposal 👋🏻

Unfortunately not so great. The staff wasn't particularly friendly, they weren't able to turn up the lights, we had an older lady with us who had difficulty seeing and therefore had problems reading the menu. The fish was a bit dull, in the pan too long? One dish was served in a kind of clay gutter and the fish was drowned in the tomato sauce and had no chance of escaping due to the 'plate shape'. Maybe we should have ordered tapas, they looked very good and tasty at the next table.

Delicious food. Highly recommended

It's not my first choice in Cuxhaven. The staff at O ​​Cantinho seem to sense this, too. I usually feel like I'm disturbing the crowd. A mixed appetizer plate consisted almost entirely of fried food. Not at all what you're used to in Portugal. The restaurant is a former fish market, which creates a certain ambiance.

Very tasty, well-filled and fresh fish sandwiches

Really delicious fish from a nice Portuguese restaurant, price-performance ratio is also totally fine🥰 would be happy again🐟🐠🦞🦀🐙

O Cantinho is a family-run Portuguese restaurant. The service is quick and friendly. The food is fresh and tasty and of very good quality. We'll be back.

Wir gehen oft hier Essen , aber neuerdings sind die Portionen kleiner und wir wurden nur knapp satt . Dann nehmt etwas mehr pro Portion, aber weniger ist nicht gut , Dankeschön

We were there with 5 people. The prawns were okay and the quantity was good too. Unfortunately, the cod fillet and fried potatoes were rather dry and the potatoes were not crispy as ordered. The fisherman's breakfast was also rather smaller. In short: we weren't full. The store was full, but unfortunately we weren't happy this time. What surprises me is that you can't pay by card here and receipts were only created upon explicit request.

That was nothing at all. Starters from the frozen bag and the fried potatoes are an imposition. No spirit, the restaurant has no soul.

Fish was great. A bit unimaginative perhaps. But go back!

Very tasty fish dishes and especially the prawns! Very nice and friendly service and a good price-performance ratio, have already recommended the restaurant to friends!

Food very good. Service terrible. Plates and glasses were passed around. We got cutlery from the table next door. No demand for drinks etc. Bread was put somewhere. Then there was the impossible waiter who complained about the maternity payment. We can also do cash. He's still complaining. Just terrible. Never again

That's how we like it. Honest food, friendly service at moderate prices. We would be happy to recommend you and will definitely come back. Please keep it up

Super..... so wonderfully normal and delicious food... Like in Portugal, yes, that's how it has to be. 😘👍🏻

The three of us went to the savings club dinner. The entire meal was extremely tasty. The service was perfect and warm. We look forward to next year. In addition, we are regular guests and can only recommend this restaurant.

It was my first time there, nice service, delicious food, I'll be back

I'm very glad we found this place. The finest fish prepared by a great Portuguese woman. Great family business! Any time. We felt very welcome despite arriving late.

Forgot starter, one of two main courses was wrong. Food was good. Would have liked to sit together

First of all, the price-performance ratio is right. The food was quite greasy but good. We had the house plate and calamari. Unfortunately it was very cold and drafty! I only warmed up again in the car. I had a clear view of the kitchen... Bread knife fell on the floor, pick it up and continue cutting. Uhhh! An employee went from the kitchen to the women's toilet wearing blue disposable gloves and came out with the gloves on her hands. Overall, you have to lower your hygiene standards here.

Squid, bread, aioli, small. Salad, prawns and fries. Plus Vinho Verde. It's all ok. Handmade fried potatoes would have been nice. The ambience is simple, but that doesn't hurt.

Super good food, reasonably priced and good service.

Everything was great, highly recommended

Visited the restaurant today. After 25 minutes we left the restaurant. None of the employees wanted to serve us. The facilities of the restaurant are very, very simple. But what was also very unpleasant...very, very cold in the restaurant.

I haven't eaten so badly in a long time! The only thing you could eat was the fish. Apparently the meat wasn't as good anymore and I had to deal with diarrhea the entire weekend. The best thing was the dessert: should have been vanilla pudding with caramel sauce. However, it tasted like scrambled eggs with syrup. Then it was left out that they didn't have Coke, only Pepsi. Gross if you don't like Pepsi. And in terms of the ambience, it is furnished in a careless and spartan manner. Like a train station hall. If the food had at least been good, it wouldn't have mattered.

Here I ate the baked salmon fillet. I liked that. I can recommend it if you like salmon. The small salad was part of it. The service was friendly.

Insider tip! Great, delicious, great!👍 Authentic ambience! Nice service! We'll definitely be back!

Price performance fits. It's really tasty and fresh. Staff really nice and friendly, will definitely come back on our next visit. Parking nearby, it couldn't be better

Very tasty food and very plentiful. The atmosphere in an old fish hall is also very nice.

Original location, something different, excellent food

Scholle und Shrimps. Wein und guter Service von netten Menschen. Portugiesische Tapas vorweg, Brot und zwei verschiedene Dips dazu. Das war ein schöner Abend in einer Umgebung der alten Fischhallen, wo der Boden nicht eben ist und es so aussieht, wie es damals aussah. Wir fanden es klasse. Authentisch und seinen Preis wert. Abends kommen dann noch Portugiesen und lassen es sich gut gehen. Ein gutes Zeichen für die Qualität.

Selten so schlecht gegessen. Halb garer Fisch bzw tiefgekühlte Krabben mit einer fettigen Fertigsauce. Der jeweilige Salat mit bitterem Dressing war ungenießbar. Das Essen lag uns noch bis zum Abend schwer im Magen. Das Ambiente ist nicht wirklich schön, die Toilette sollte man meiden. Und an der Freundlichkeit kann die Bedienung noch viel arbeiten. Wir waren froh, da schnell wieder raus zu sein.

Had dinner with 12 people. Everyone was very enthusiastic. Great service, rustic location with a maritime atmosphere. We'd love to come back.

Das Ambiente ist leider nicht so schön, essen war aber top. Service war ok. Leider nur Barzahlung möglich, sehr schade.

We have NEVER eaten such an amazing fish platter!!!! Great portion, great price, our new favorite restaurant, you HAVE to go there 😍😍😍

The restaurant is located in the old fish halls. This makes everything very rustic and simple but very comfortable. I went to the fish auction there every weekday during my apprenticeship as an industrial clerk. It's the history of the fishing port of Cuxhaven. A visit to the Wind Force 10 Museum is also worthwhile for holidaymakers.

Poor service in terms of approach and you had the feeling to order, eat and pay quickly so that the table would be free again. The salad was small and carelessly prepared. The seafood platter was disappointing for the price, the selection was too small, it was cold and very oily. Luckily there are better things in Cuxhaven.

The food is always great. When it comes to the ambience, you have to know that it was a former fish hall. Always my pleasure.

Quaint restaurant with delicious food Unfortunately the squid was out, the alternative prawns were a hit... Tapas and house plates were also very good

For the seafood platter, I would have liked something more than just squid and scampi. At least mussels are included and also sauce/dip without asking. Quantity, so price/performance are borderline. Yes, fish is expensive, but for €40 it was about a little. The taste was good and the service was also nice and friendly. In the end unfortunately only cash payment and no receipt/invoice? A bit dubious, but what if the cash register is buried under a pile of paper. Eldorado for FA officials.🙈🤷‍♂️

Very good food. Simple atmosphere but with charm. Great value for money.

If you like fish in a Portuguese atmosphere Dan is right at Cantinho

Almost as beautiful as Portugal! No longer an insider tip. It makes sense to book a table in advance. Still affordable, good home cooking. The large fish soup is unbeatable - here you can eat fresh fish in all variations😀👍! Very nice staff. our favorite 🤩.

I've eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. Even if I don't always capture my food in pictures, the price-performance ratio is definitely right here. Service is friendly, you can really feel at home. My clear recommendation goes out here and full “stars”

Very good restaurant, super tasty fish.

Delicious food and an excellent price/performance ratio.

Everything was perfect. Thank you. Quaint location. Very nice service.

Very good value for money. Great fish dishes but advance ordering recommended.

High quality at fair prices!!!!!

Service absolutely bad, something we've never experienced before even though we've been here before. The waiter is unfriendly, you're ignored when you ask where the order is, I often forget something with a cheeky grin on my face. The only positive thing was the food was the last time for us and we can't recommend it anymore!!!!!!!

The food is just great. The rustic ambience doesn't matter at all. Immediately again on your next visit to Cuxhaven.

The house plate is still there tasty and inexpensive.

Excellent food, rustic, authentic atmosphere in a former (and therefore weird) fish processing hall. Always attentive, cheerful service! No longer an insider tip, even the Prime Minister has been here!

It couldn't be more "Portuguese". Very good value for money

Without words!!! Totally great. Everything is correct. From the ice cold beer to the location.

Music too loud. Ambience not so nice (open cables on the wall). Very simple. Prices okay. Unfortunately, the fish was fried completely dry on one side and therefore not worth the money. The salad and the side dish were saved with portions that were too small. Wouldn't come again.

The food was very tasty, but the waiting time of 1 hour and the starter being forgotten wasn't great.

Super delicious food great service

Once again a delicious, rich fish meal! Likewise my husband's meal. Steinbeisser with fried potatoes and everyone gets a tasty salad. The prices are very moderate, as are the drinks

If you want to make a reservation over the phone, they always let you mumble on the phone and then hang up. Very Bad Service. At least the waitresses have a lot of potential for optimization! However, the kitchen is good. Kitchen good, service bad.

Wenn man am Telefon reservieren möchte, lässt man den Kunden am abgehobenen Telefon immer wieder verschimmeln. Schlechter geht nicht. Was dies über die Qualität der Kellnerinnen aussagt, überlasse ich dem Leser. Grottig schlecht!

Food was again excellent. Every now and then you had to wait too long. The ambience has never been so great, but this is offset by the great food and the price-performance ratio. Here too: visiting Cuxhaven without eating here is an absolute no-go ;-)

The food and prices are absolutely unbeatable. Any time. This is how I imagine a typical tavern in a small fishing village in Portugal. When it comes to the food, quality and freshness, 100% no one will be disappointed.

If you want to eat fresh, delicious fish, this is the place for you

Quaint old fishing hall, but also sunny places right by the harbor basin. Lots of very tasty dishes, especially Portuguese cuisine. Very good value for money, staff courteous and friendly. We'll definitely be happy to come back?

Very rustic location, in an old fish hall, super tasty and always really nice even when it's packed. The quality is right, because Mom cooks, particularly delicious fish and typical Portuguese cuisine upon reservation, we can only recommend it... Always order a table during the season, then you are on the safe side!!

It's a disgrace what this wretch of a "waiter" has done. After we got the last table near the entrance to the kitchen and my father almost fell off his chair because the floor was so uneven, we nicely asked for another table. Some tables were reserved later. The waiter couldn't offer us another table because everything was supposedly reserved. We couldn't sit outside either. And he told us that we were the last ones to reserve and only this table had been reserved for us. Nonsense. We reluctantly stayed there and ordered. After 40 minutes the food still wasn't there. Meanwhile, we were approached by other guests who had observed the situation. They noticed everything and said that the way they treated us was a disgrace. We waited almost 1 hour for our food. The waiter made us wait extra. There is no doubt about that. Later we wanted the bill and told us three times. We also asked him whether he had forgotten us. His answer, “No, not me,” sounded very ironic. Afterwards he (or she - you don't know) served other guests, brought wine outside and chatted and giggled with his colleague. 15 minutes later we picked up the bill ourselves at the bar and left. It's sad when you take your frustration out on strangers. 👎👎

Price performance great. Attentive staff. Eating out is fun.

We were there for dinner. The food was well prepared and definitely worth its price. The restaurant was wwll booked and reservation is necessary.

Very tasty food. With a taste of Portugal. Good prices and service.

Das Essen ist wirklich gut . Allerdings die Lautstärke und der Service sind unterirdisch. Es wird einen auf den Tisch geknallt so nach dem Motto hier hast du . Null Freundlichkeit oder Service z. B.. das Getränk eingießen. Es rennen Kinder durch den Laden und es wird durch den ganzen Laden geschrien obwohl man am Essen ist , das geht garnicht . Wir möchten in Ruhe unser Essen genießen . Wenn man null Lust auf den Job hat und so ein Gesicht zieht sollte man es wirklich lassen.

Once again great and delicious food. Come again

The service is below every level. Friendliness is definitely not the strength of the restaurant. I'm never going there again.

We came without a reservation and were allowed to sit at the counter. The service was very friendly and when a table became available we were allowed to change. The food was excellent and the portions were large. We felt very comfortable and will come back.

The story of eating at “O Cantinho” or “The Bent Fork”. First, the first impression when you enter the restaurant - you want to leave quickly. The ambience is terrible. So it's an old warehouse, no problem. But why do you cover the ceiling with beautiful blue cloths when the walls are full of installation pipes and partly open cable ducts? A nice ambience could have been created here with a few chipboards and a few hundred euros. So to the menu. We wanted to eat Portuguese, but unfortunately there is almost no Portuguese food on the menu. The few Portuguese dishes that are there have to be ordered in advance. Okay, let's move on to the appetizer. The starter menu includes bread, garlic sauce, fries, fried potatoes and two Portuguese starters. French fries as an appetizer, really? So I'll take "Portuguese Tappas". Uhhh, so the salad is shaken lettuce from the supermarket bag. There are strangely pureed foods fried in an incredibly thick breading. I can't identify it, unfortunately the map doesn't say what it's supposed to be. Then, as I try to pick up the bag of salad, my fork bends over. Real 2mm sheet metal cutlery. I couldn't believe it, my wife and I had a fit of laughter, but I took a photo. It was then that I noticed that instead of the normal cutlery as usual in the restaurant, you got a paper square with tin cutlery and a napkin in it - like in the Rsatstätte, great. To the credit of the restaurant - the main course was excellent and the service was good. So the chef knows his craft. It's just a shame that there was nothing Portuguese. If you could convert the inside of the warehouse into a restaurant and equip it with fresh salad and reasonable cutlery, as well as a few Portuguese dishes that you don't have to order in advance, that would certainly be good.

You feel like you're in Portugal. The Cataplana fish stew we ordered in advance was very tasty again this time, after we unfortunately didn't like it that much last time. The other fish dishes we ordered were also delicious. Unfortunately, the fried potatoes were only available with bacon, which was out of the question for us. All in all, it's always a bit like a holiday in Portugal when we're here. This also includes the somewhat chaotic but friendly service.

A great restaurant in an old fish hall. The waitresses are all very friendly, nice and accommodating. Found it by chance on the way back and were more than surprised with the delicious and sumptuous food. Immediately again.

Cool atmosphere in the fish hall. Super tasty and inexpensive.

Rustic atmosphere, food is delicious

Good food, nice terrace with a view of the old fishing port. Interiors not inviting. Unfortunately no card payment. A no go these days. Therefore deduction in service.

The o cantinho is not fancy, but simple and honest. It has well-cooked Portuguese fish home cooking, we would never order anything else there. So: choose from the specialties to be pre-ordered on the menu and reserve this order in advance. Then a glass of Sagres or Vinho Verde and a paste ice cream for dessert (if it hasn't already been eaten 😫) Afterwards, the table would be completely dirty in the best case scenario from the stuffed seafood in tomatoes and piripiri, the stomach would be deliciously filled, the comparatively more than moderate bill for the goods delivered would be sumptuously rounded up and we would go home satisfied. If you like it fancy, go somewhere else. Us too, sometimes. But not today 😍.

Thumbs up ! Price/performance is definitely right 👍👍👍

Herzliche Empfehlung. Die sehr großzügig bemessene Fischplatte für zwei war der Oberknaller👌 Service sehr herzlich und zuvorkommend-uneingeschränkte Weiterempfehlung!

Portuguese restaurant, there is fish and meat, everything is very tasty.

The atmosphere is fantastic. It's all true. The food is very good and plentiful. I recommended it to others. I haven't found anything comparable in my area.

Great food as always, even though we didn't have a reservation we still managed to get a seat on Sunday lunchtime. The service was great...

The food was better before, unfortunately this time the fried potatoes were too dry and the fish wasn't okay. The salad was delicious.

Food was delicious. The restaurant is one of the cheapest in the harbor, which is also evident from the number of guests; it is always full. Staff always seem a little overwhelmed, but as I said, the place is booming.

We came across O Cantinho more or less by chance. The food there is absolutely delicious 😋, the fish is totally fresh. It is quaint because it is housed in an old fish hall in the fishing port of Cuxhaven. Since we didn't have a reservation (logo, coincidence), we got a table at the back of the harbor basin. We can only recommend it.

Yesterday my sister and I (both pregnant) had dinner here with my parents. We got a table on the terrace because everything inside was reserved, which surprised us a lot because we were told by phone that a reservation wasn't possible. When it started to rain heavily in the middle of dinner, we had to carry our plates, drinks, all of our backpacks and bicycle bags in alone (under the supervision of the service team). At this point there were several tables available inside. So we asked if it would be possible to finish our meal at the table for a moment. This was immediately denied - all the guests would come right now - we could eat at the bar if there was anything available. We then sat down standing at the bar and were immediately asked to pay for our food. You felt compelled to wolf down the food. When my sister wanted to get her plates from the terrace, the door was closed and she asked for new plates, whereupon a lady from the service team unlocked the terrace door and wanted to give us the completely wet plates. Only when another guest intervened and said that there were two new plates to be found did she get two new ones. When we left there were still at least 6 tables available. Apparently they didn't feel like cleaning the tables again after us. We've really never experienced anything like this before. We certainly won't be coming back!

We would have liked to eat there and sat down at the table with a single, very nice lady. Then the waitress explained to us that strangers at a table would not be served. So we weren't allowed to sit at the table for 6 people. We are still wondering whether it was stupidity, greed or wealth that wanted to see our sales at another restaurant.

Nachdem uns gesagt wurde, daß es keinen Fisch und auch keine Bratkartoffeln mehr gibt, haben wir uns letztendlich für ein Schnitzel mit Champignonsoße und Pommes entschieden. Die Pommes waren völlig versalzen, das Schnitzel war ein aus Formfleisch "zusammengesetztes Etwas", welches genau wie die Soße auch völlig versalzen war. Kurzum, wir haben selten so schlecht gegessen. Ich würde empfehlen dieses "Menue" von der Speisekarte zu streichen! Ob der Fisch eventuell gut geschmeckt hätte, kann ich leider nicht beurteilen. Merkwürdig war auch, daß von Gästen, die nach uns bestellt haben, Gerichte mit Fisch und Bratkartoffeln erhalten haben...

The staff is arrogant and super slow. You really have to ask twice for everything, otherwise they will forget. Food was good but nothing special.

I was finally able to enjoy crabs again. With fried potatoes and fried potatoes. Delicious without end. 👍🤣

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Eating doesn't get any better than this. When I'm in Cuxhaven I eat there too. Simply great