Restaurant Am Pier Cuxhaven - Alte Liebe in Cuxhaven

Very friendly service. We hadn't made a reservation, but were immediately seated at a lovely table and received excellent service. The food was delicious and the grog was just right.

A modern, nautically themed restaurant with a great view of the ships and pilot boats entering and leaving the harbor near the Alte Liebe (Old Love) pier. The staff are incredibly friendly and serve with charm and speed. The food was absolutely delicious! We had plaice fillet with crab, battered fish, herring with hash browns, and a portion of kale with smoked pork loin for a lighter bite (ha, ha, ha!!! That was a really generous portion). All the dishes looked appetizing and tasted fantastic. Dear chef, your kale is simply divine! Highly recommended!

Delicious food! The Cuxfaven soup was fantastic! Super friendly waiters.

The breakfast buffet was fantastic. Thank you to the entire team. We'll be back next time we're in Cuxhaven.

Always friendly staff and delicious food. We always love coming back!

Great restaurant with an excellent breakfast buffet. The only downside is the large number of dogs allowed. During our stay, five couples arrived with their dogs. This was quite difficult for someone with a pet allergy (which I have). Despite this, it's highly recommended, with very good and friendly staff.

Excellent service from super friendly staff. Delicious food in a beautifully decorated setting.

PierVier has a fantastic location on the Alte Liebe pier with a direct view of the weather. Nice decor. The food is decent; I recommend the fish soup. Many thanks to David for the great service.

Great atmosphere right next to the "Alte Liebe" (Old Love). The service was really nice and friendly, but unfortunately, our fried fish was very dry and not very good. We were probably just unlucky, because all the other dishes at the other tables looked really great. Update: We ate there again, of course, because you have to give it a second chance. 😉 We were not disappointed. We had a meat dish that was not only fabulously presented, but also tasted delicious. 👍🏻 We were also served very nicely and friendly again. Thank you, we'll be happy to come back on our next visit to Cuxhaven.

Overall, I was very satisfied, except for one small thing. When ordering fries, you get mayonnaise or ketchup, but like at McDonald's, you get little packets that contain very little. Small bowls of mayonnaise or ketchup would have been a better fit for the beautifully presented plates, which tasted fantastic. It's a shame, but maybe next time. Happy New Year!

I would much rather give the service more stars than is possible here. I have rarely experienced such friendly staff, and not just one lady, but everyone who passed by or served our table had a smile on their face! The food is more like bistro fare, but the price was right! Thank you for this wonderful stay!

The online reservation worked perfectly; I received confirmation very quickly. The food was absolutely fine, and the staff was very attentive. We'd gladly come back.

We were there for breakfast at Christmas, as we are every year. It was delicious as always, and the staff was very friendly. See you next year!

This was my second time there for breakfast. A great selection, very friendly staff, quiet atmosphere with a fantastic view. Labels for the salads, cheeses, etc., would be a nice addition.

Great restaurant in the harbor. Highly recommended.

I ate plaice prepared in the Büsum style. The price according to the menu was €28.50. I had overlooked the sign at the entrance: "Currently, there's a €3.50 surcharge on all dishes with crab." I had also requested remoulade sauce. So, another €2.50 surcharge! And all this for a truly tasteless plaice. My positive experience: visit on December 15, 2025.

Pier Vier We visited Pier Vier and would like to share our impressions. The coffee and waffles were truly delicious and highly recommended. The service was consistently friendly, attentive, and courteous – which made our visit very pleasant. Unfortunately, the burgers were disappointing in terms of both price and quality. The fries were okay, but the burger itself didn't meet our expectations. A frozen patty and standard sauces for around €16 didn't seem like good value for money. Overall, the burger felt more like a pre-made product than a freshly prepared dish. In conclusion: We can definitely recommend the coffee and sweets. We would avoid the burgers in the future. The friendly service, however, deserves a special mention.

A view of the bustling harbor...🛟⛴️ Delicious breakfast, good fish dishes, and rice pudding for dessert...very tasty.... Very friendly staff...

Very good, everything to my complete satisfaction.

Good food, a nice crowd, and friendly service. All at a fair price.

Super Ambience & Super Service!

We only wanted to have a coffee on Friday afternoon around 4 pm. We hadn't even fully entered when we were immediately told, in a dismissive tone, what was reserved. The young woman was incredibly rude...no guest should have to be treated like that. And we certainly won't be coming back for dinner that evening. What a shame...

We enjoyed a delicious Labskaus (with corned beef!). It was served with a fresh salad and honey mustard dressing. The service was very competent and attentive. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the lighting is very pleasant. We felt very comfortable.

We stopped here for a snack at lunchtime. The service was friendly and quick, and the food (garlic bread, waffle with hot cherries) was delicious. The atmosphere is okay, but due to its size, it feels almost like mass catering. Of course, the central location on the waterfront is reflected in the prices, so we opted for a café in Duhnen for the next few days.

Delicious! Friendly service. Special requests were happily accommodated. Until next time!

There were two of us for the breakfast buffet. The selection was good and it was delicious. We ordered coffee with milk, but only received creamer; we would have preferred regular milk. It wasn't a big deal, though, we just got milk from the buffet. :) All in all, it was a great start to the day for us. We'd love to come back again. :)

A truly exemplary restaurant! 👌 Delicious food at great prices. Super friendly and attentive service. Fantastic view, even after dark. Very clean restrooms. Highly recommended! Thank you!

Great location right on the harbor. Fantastic view. Quite crowded in the summer. Very attentive staff, nice menu, and delicious food.

I ordered a crab dish. When I asked, I was assured that the crabs were fresh, hence the €1.50 surcharge per dish. What I received was a fisherman's breakfast with fried potatoes, fried eggs, and a salad dressed with vinegar and mustard. And about 20 crabs, purple with a synthetic flavor, probably preserved in brine. Never again. Pure tourist trap.

A very cozy harbor restaurant with a view of the activity in the harbor. Absolutely wonderful service; the young man was extremely attentive and friendly. The crab, crab soup, and baked potatoes were delicious; the mixed fish platter wasn't so great, as the fish was very dry and thinly fried. (Question: Why the surcharge on crab dishes when the fishermen are currently so satisfied with the crab harvest?)

Five stars well deserved! The ambiance is lovely and nautical, the service is incredibly friendly and competent, and the food is also very good and beautifully presented! You feel completely at ease here and are treated very well, whether you're just grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a leisurely meal and spending more – here, the guest is truly valued!

The food was good. Nothing extraordinary, but tasty. Excellent service!

The restaurant is large, you are quickly shown to a free table and the food arrives quickly, creating the feeling of a well-run tourist service.

We've been here several times. The food is very good, the staff is very attentive, and there's a beautiful view of the harbor entrance. Highly recommended.

Unfortunately, dogs brought along are often annoying indoors.

We went there for breakfast yesterday, about three times a month. I asked if they had any white rolls. "No," they said. I'm pretty sure they had white rolls last month and before, but oh well, I guess I'll have to eat dark rolls, it's not the end of the world. The buffet is usually nice and clean, but the sausage was all served on one plate—a small, regular plate—and it was already rancid. I pointed this out. The head chef said it was still good. Another woman said it wasn't appetizing anymore. I then took my fork and lifted it up, showing him the greasy film and the fact that it was still half-frozen. It was simply disgusting. I demanded that it be replaced, otherwise I'd take my phone and take a picture for the health department. Of course, he quickly replaced it, and another customer and I thanked him for it. Naturally, we didn't touch any more sausage there. It's a real shame. We always enjoyed going there for breakfast, but what happened yesterday was just awful. The chef's decision to put something like that out there was unacceptable.

The breakfast buffet is the best in terms of quality (and quantity, too, at €23.30 per person) that I can recommend in and around Cuxhaven. The selection of cold cuts, cheeses, and various fish salads is very large and absolutely delicious. While over €23 for breakfast isn't cheap, you get almost everything your heart desires for two hours.

We always enjoy coming for breakfast on weekends. The buffet is fantastic, with delicious fish and other things you'd expect to find at a buffet. Everything is replenished quickly. There's plenty of coffee, and if you like – for an extra charge – many specialty coffees are available.

We've now been to this nice restaurant twice. The prices are on the higher side. €14.50 for curry and fries seems steep to me. The young staff are fun to work with and very friendly and attentive. The second time, we were asked if we had a reservation?? Reserving at 3:15?? Who does that?? Unfortunately, we were only given one seat at a table for two, right in a narrow walkway. When we asked about a table by the window, we were told it was reserved. After 10 minutes, a couple with a dog arrived, simply walked up to the table, and sat down. It wasn't the person who had made the reservation; they would have let us know. Nobody seemed to mind, because the table was reserved, right?? It wasn't, and there was no sign on it. I don't like that; I feel cheated. We only had drinks and didn't eat at that table. What I found amusing was... when the man took his dog onto his lap at the table like a child, the waiter asked him to put the dog down on the floor. That should really go without saying.

A perfect place if you want to enjoy perfect food in a perfect atmosphere, served by exceptionally dedicated and friendly staff. Every single employee was friendly and attentive. The food arrived quickly and was absolutely delicious. We had chicken with rösti and mushroom cream sauce, as well as the Piervier fish platter. All the dishes were cooked to perfection and incredibly tasty. The dessert (panna cotta and New York cheesecake) was also delicious. The cocktails are also highly recommended. Generously mixed, very tasty, and full-bodied. The non-alcoholic cocktails are also impressive. It was our first visit there, and we would definitely come back. Great praise to the kitchen and the service!

Hi! A really lovely restaurant! The food was delicious. We had an appetizer followed by a main course, which was excellent. We received a warm welcome and were served with great care. They kept checking on us to make sure everything was alright. We were also informed that it might take a little longer because they were very busy, which I appreciated. So, a huge thank you to the entire team at Pier Four! We felt very comfortable. Best regards! 🥳👍🏻

The food was absolutely delicious. We ate there two evenings. The staff were always incredibly friendly and attentive, without being overly so. Beautiful view. We'd love to come back again!

Great restaurant! Despite its proximity to the harbor and tourist attractions, the prices are quite reasonable, and everything is delicious. We went there for a light dinner and opted for two baked potatoes with Mediterranean vegetables. Everything was fresh and very tasty, the homemade sour cream was an absolute delight (and truly lived up to its name!), and the portion size was very generous. On top of that, the service was top-notch (shout-out to Kay!), a young man who clearly enjoys his job, is cheerful, and dedicated. I've rarely experienced such a positive and enthusiastic server. We're from North Rhine-Westphalia, but we love visiting Cuxhaven, and a visit to PIERVIER is always (at least) a must.

Dinner was absolutely delicious, the service first-class and very friendly! We felt very comfortable in the beautiful candlelit atmosphere! Thank you so much, and we'd love to come back to Cuxhaven again!

We enjoyed a fantastic breakfast buffet there! The entire team was very attentive and in good spirits; we'd love to come back! Thank you and keep up the good work!

Delicious food! Super nice and friendly service.

It was a nice restaurant with friendly staff and delicious food👍🏻

Good cappuccino. Large slices of cake. Friendly staff. We stop here every time we visit Alte Liebe.

We were there, and the service was very friendly. My son, who has celiac disease and has to eat gluten-free for that reason, was very happy with the gluten-free burger. The server was familiar with the situation and was always friendly and able to answer all my questions. He even helped me with the ingredients for the ice cream. Even for us, who don't have to eat gluten-free, it was a very pleasant and satisfying visit to PierVier!

A nice spot to stop for a warming mug of tea (delicious fruit tea) after cycling over from Duhnen. Great views ... Cant comment on the food as we only had drinks but the service was very quick and friendly 👍

Great food, a lovely atmosphere, and super-friendly staff. The restaurant manager also lends a hand. The guest is still king there. Thank you for the wonderful stay. The Schulz family.

Nice staff, right in the harbor. Prices humane

It's a beautiful view of the water, and the staff are very friendly. The food was also delicious and served quickly. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

We enjoyed the breakfast buffet. It was simply fantastic. There was something for every taste, and plenty of it. It was constantly being refilled. Good value for money. Very friendly, attentive staff. We'd be happy to return on our next vacation.

Great dinner with a harbor view! Beautiful location right on the water, super friendly service, and truly delicious food. The fish was perfectly prepared, the side dishes were fresh, and everything was lovingly presented. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening – highly recommended!

Super local service attentive and friendly we will be happy to come back

Usually, I've always found it very good. Today, however, the service was poor, unprofessional, chipped dishes, poor communication from the staff, and everything was only available upon request.

Drinks and food arrived super quickly. The server was very attentive. Great value for money.

If we visit Cuxhaven again, we will definitely visit this restaurant again.👍🏻

Everything tasted delicious, and the service was also very good. Our daughter was very happy because she was able to get a gluten-free burger bun.

Not good food.....Unloving and cheap. Won't go again....!!!

A charming restaurant with a unique location directly on the harbor (“Alte Liebe”), which impresses with good cuisine, friendly service and beautiful views

We had breakfast, very friendly staff, nothing was missing, quality was very good.

We were here for lunch. Even in slightly inclement weather, you can sit on the terrace, sheltered from the elements, and you can even take a blanket if it gets too chilly. We had various dishes, such as schnitzel and the fish platter, and everyone enjoyed it. The portions were generous, too. The staff were also very friendly and attentive. Overall, it was worth a visit, and we'll definitely be happy to come back again if we get the chance.

New operator, smaller offering.

We stumbled upon this place by chance and had a wonderful evening. The food was excellent and the service top-notch. We had the fisherman's breakfast and a baked potato with crab. We'd love to come back.

The renovation was worth it! It's a great place to linger and dine. The staff is always friendly. I do have one criticism, though. The fact that card payments are only possible for €15 these days is quite high and, in my opinion, a disgrace. If you don't have any cash on you and just want to stop by for a leisurely coffee... you should think about it. But otherwise, it's top notch.

Was good Crab soup instead of 9...11.50 but shit happens Location good food good met our expectations

I had the Thai bowl and it was super delicious!

The food didn't taste "freshly made." Our server could have been a bit friendlier. The location is, of course, great, but the price wasn't quite right.

A very unfriendly waiter wouldn't let us sit outside because it might rain any minute. (It was sunny and 20 degrees Celsius.) When I pointed out that it was my decision anyway, he said, "There's no room for discussion here." We went somewhere else; as a paying customer, I don't need to be treated like that. He obviously loves his job. Never again!

Very nice sea view, friendly and helpful staff, good, extensive breakfast buffet.

I went to PierVier in Cuxhaven and had a fake chicken burger with fries and a glass of rosé – and I was absolutely thrilled. The food was really well prepared, the burger was delicious, and the fries were perfect. I would especially like to highlight the incredibly attentive service: super friendly, attentive, and warm. The ambiance right on the harbor is also beautiful – maritime, modern, yet cozy. The prices are absolutely fair for the quality and location. A great place for a relaxed meal with a view of the water. I would love to come back and can wholeheartedly recommend PierVier!

Great restaurant. The staff is very friendly and customer-oriented. The food is very good and plentiful. The price/performance ratio is 100% right.

Years ago, it was a highlight to stop there, back then it was still called "Am Pier." The Piervier still thrives on its location, but unfortunately no longer on its food. Too expensive for me, and the portions are tiny. The quality, okay. Potato soup in a bowl, heated in the microwave, for eight euros, is ridiculous.

We'd love to come back. Very friendly staff.

Large portions, delicious food. We were able to make a reservation at short notice. A nice way to end the evening after our trip to Heligoland.

The food wasn't good value for money and was served cold. Furthermore, the waiter was completely unfriendly.

Good cocktails. Delicious food. Great service. Good value for money.

I can recommend this restaurant with a clear conscience. The food was very good and plentiful. I didn't feel full afterward, nor did I feel thirsty. Nothing was over-seasoned. Simply delicious. And the friendly staff, keep it up. 👍👍👍

A fantastic location! I'd love to come back here! Despite the fact that it was very busy and the service was understaffed, you couldn't tell from the staff! Very friendly and accommodating. The food is delicious and the portions are generous, and the value for money is okay! It's a very nice, relaxed atmosphere; you can watch the ships sail by and just enjoy yourself! I'm already looking forward to my next vacation.

Pier Vier is beautifully located and offers a fantastic view of the ships departing for various North Sea islands. In good weather, a spot on the terrace is unbeatable. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We were there for the breakfast buffet. The buffet was very extensive, everything was refilled promptly, and the hot drinks were very large, so one coffee was enough for each of us and we didn't need a refill.

In any case, have breakfast there, preferably buffet

Ate very tasty fish, drank cocktails and beer

We were there at the end of our vacation and were very, very satisfied. My daughter was so impressed that she even gave the waiter an extra tip from her pocket money 🤩

We are very disappointed.... We have been going to Cuxhaven for years to the Pier, it was always great... This year unfortunately not because of new service.... Food and possible not comparable.... We had fried fish, the fish was totally bitter, the breading was so hard you couldn't eat it.... No comparison to the previous owner.... A shame

We spontaneously stopped by the restaurant today, expecting the usual tourist rip-off... Wrong! The food and atmosphere were delicious and lovely. Our waiter, Amir, was courteous, super attentive, and very friendly! The value for money was excellent, and the portions were definitely filling! We'd love to come back 🤗

Highly recommended restaurant in a touristy location, right on the pier where the ships arrive. We reserved a table online without any problems, the service was super friendly, and the food and drinks were extensive. We didn't have to wait long for our drinks and food; there was plenty of choice, so no one went hungry. We would definitely come back if we were to visit Cuxhaven again.

We ate here a few times during our stay in Cuxhaven and can highly recommend it. The quality, quantity, and price were all just right. Plus, the beautiful location right on the Alte Liebe with a view of the harbor. Simply beautiful.

I had the best mustard sauce ever. The pan-fried fish and fried potatoes were delicious. The service was courteous, attentive, and quick. It was a very pleasant evening.

Highly recommended restaurant. Food, atmosphere and above all the service. Attentive whaiters, without being overloaded and very friendly

Such friendly staff and sooo delicious! You're doing a great job! Highly recommended, and it's a real pleasure to be served by such friendly people!

We were there last weekend with six adults and two children. The food was great. When I went to pay my bill, there were two extra drinks on it. I didn't have to pay for these, but it was still unfortunate.

For us, going to Piervier is a must. We've also noticed that it's becoming more difficult to accommodate the number of guests with fewer staff. We hope that prices will be adjusted accordingly.

The food was good. The service was attentive. The prices are a bit high, but you pay for the view...

Delicious food, friendly service, and a beautiful view of the Elbe River. Good value for money, too. 👍

We had a very pleasant evening with fantastic food and a wide selection. What truly made the evening stand out, however, was the service. Every single member of staff was warm, attentive, and incredibly friendly. You could always sense that they genuinely care about and enjoy interacting with guests. Whether it was ordering, chatting at the table, or saying goodbye, there was nothing but open and friendly interaction. It was precisely this service that made the evening perfect for us.

I really like the dark Pierbier and come only for that. I can't really comment on the food, but the cake was good. The chairs are uncomfortable, and the waiter is unfriendly and inflexible. We only come for the view, as there's a lot of boat traffic there.

Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with the food and service. The iced coffee didn't have a scoop of ice cream, and the garlic bread (3 small slices of baguette with garlic on it for €5.20 + dip for €2.90) is way overpriced! When the waiter asked if we were satisfied, we explained what we weren't happy with, and all he replied was, "Yeah, that can't be right that there wasn't any ice cream in the iced coffee!" That's a quick way to get rid of your customers!

We visited here three times during our stay in Cuxhaven, and it was fantastic every time! The food and drinks always arrived quickly, were delicious, and the portions were always just right for us. The potato soup, in particular, is highly recommended. The waiters and waitresses are all super friendly and very helpful. A special thank you to Kay and Amir! And a huge thank you to the entire team. Keep up the great work.