Restaurant El Puerto in Potsdam

DONT GET THE SEAFOOD. Belive me you're not that lucky!

The location right on the harbor is wonderful. The food was delicious and the staff was extremely polite. I'd love to come back.

Top service, dishes served as described on the menu - lamb great - wonderful service with a busy Saturday

Great restaurant with very nice staff.

A great Spanish restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating near the old town.

Food was okay. Unfortunately, the zander fillet had a few bones.

Today we, three gentlemen, stopped in for lunch at lunchtime. We had a young man as a waitress who earned 12 points from 1-10. Something about accommodating, attentive and friendly. More hospitality is not possible. The food was great, the wine recommendation was great. Everything was great, highly recommended. Thanks again to the super excellent service. Thanks.

Unfortunately I cannot recommend this location. The outside seating is nice, but unfortunately the service is very slow and inattentive.

The food was good, but quick (maybe not fast food, but this type of restaurant). Perfect for quick and reliable eating. Very efficient service. Nice. The decor is ok. Nothing to complain about. It's just correct and neat. I recommend. Decent prices.

I can't comment on the food as I didn't eat anything, but my friend really enjoyed the soup of the day that she had

We had our 5th anniversary in January 2025. For this occasion I reserved a table for two people. I asked for a quiet table. When we arrived the restaurant was very empty for a Saturday evening. Our reserved “quiet” table was in the right corner next to the entrance. There was another table next to us where 4 people were sitting and they were talking so loudly all evening that we couldn't enjoy the evening. There are so many other beautiful tables in the restaurant that exude a quiet atmosphere, but I don't understand why you are squeezed into a corner because you need a "quiet" place. My husband ordered “crispy duck”. There was also a gravy boat. We were surprised that there was extra sauce, as it is rather rare in other restaurants. But he needed the sauce to be able to eat this “crispy” duck. The duck was totally dry, and for 28€!!!!!!! So is it still okay? Well, at least our waitress was nice and accommodating. We won't eat there anymore. The price/performance ratio is simply not right. Yes, everything has become expensive, but the quality also has to be right. We were so looking forward to the evening, but unfortunately we were very disappointed. We won't eat there anymore.

Yesterday we had the best brunch of our lives in the “Palmenzelt”. The Mediterranean buffet not only looked stunning and was very stylishly presented, but we were also more than impressed by the selection. In addition to a very good selection of sausages and cheeses, there were sophisticated salads, delicious tarts, excellent antipasti, smoked fish, pies, salad with fresh figs and goat cheese gratin, fresh bread (EVEN GLUTEN-FREE BREAD was on offer!!), many delicious desserts and so on. At the table we could order scrambled or fried eggs. The warm buffet also had something delicious to suit every taste. The ingredients were high quality, fresh and appealed to all taste buds. The service was very attentive and nice. The price-performance ratio (31 euros per person, excluding drinks) is definitely right for us. Many thanks to the entire staff for this great buffet and the wonderful hours we were able to spend with you in the wonderful weather.

So-so in winter, great with a terrace in summer. Food ok, not outstanding, service a bit condescending, accused an American guest of German being spoken in Germany when he didn't react when his meal was announced with a number in German. For me personally, very inappropriate and arrogant.

Absolute recommendation! The service is attentive, helpful and quick. The food, especially the tapas, was a dream! Six out of five stars! 👍

Tourist trap…. The restaurant has slacked off a lot. The quality has deteriorated and the prices have risen... the sangria with "fresh fruit" is served with bland canned fruits. The prunes wrapped in bacon have barely been in the oven. The goat cheese for almost €10 is also rather sobering. All in all, the restaurant can now only score points with its location. For two drinks (in total) and three tapas over forty euros is simply too much of a good thing. Too bad

Amazing location, great food and outstanding service. Mike's ability to establish raport with clients makes the visit to this restaurant an extremely enjoyable experience. Swift in service, quick to anticipate requests, naturally full of wit and sense of humour. Truffled potato soup was exquisite, and the churned garlic cream served as a side with fresh bread was fluffy, light and flavoursome. Definitely worth a visit and we will be back!

The winter garden creates a great Mediterranean ambience. Full of palm trees and comfortably furnished. From there you get to the actual dining area of ​​the restaurant. This is in strong contrast and is characterized by a lot of wood and an almost South Tyrolean-Italian charm. The menu seems to be designed to really appeal to every guest. This ultimately means that the “Spanish restaurant” concept is completely lost. Most of the food is a variety of Italian, German and mixed culture items. The day menu is full with classic German dishes and hardly anything actually seems Spanish. Only the tapas menu makes the Spanish guest's heart beat faster. We have a variety of these in the Tested in detail and came to a mixed verdict. Unfortunately, spices and a clear Spanish influence are missing throughout. The meatballs were very neutral, the rice/cheese balls were unfortunately very overcooked, the bacon-wrapped dates (here plums) were unfortunately nothing. It seemed to us as if the product from the supermarket had simply been heated up in a convection oven. Soft, the bacon is almost liquid - this doesn't create the meaning of the dish: the stark contrast of the salty/spicy bacon was supposed to surround the sweet/juicy content - that went wrong. The rest was average in terms of craftsmanship. Only the meat: the cheeks were top-notch. To the point and very tasty. This led us to this Conclusion that based on the menu, the chef in this area is more in his environment and the Spanish quota is unfortunately neglected. Therefore, if you come here with the desire for truly Spanish evenings, it only gets 3 stars

We were there during the week, but El Puerto is currently losing its charm. The food didn't taste good at all and the service was even worse than the food. On our last visit the waiter even overcharged us by a mere €30.

A very nice location with large palm trees and a view of the Havel. The service was very friendly and attentive. The food is of very good quality - fresh and extremely tasty. A nice place to end an evening with culinary delights and comfort! Recommended for everyone who appreciates good food!

The food wasn't that tasty would not recommend

Very good cuisine and friendly staff

Big compliment to Mike. Here you feel comfortable and are well looked after, insider tips included. Every employer could only wish for such a hard-working, friendly employee. And the food was great. :)

Staff was outstanding. We just drank a few beers to pass the time. But the service was worth five stars. Gladly again.

Been there twice. Ambience great. A beautiful water view. But the duck was twice not possible to eat. The fork could be thrown away. I wasn't alone, there were four of us. Same food, same opinion. Never thank you again. With the superstar prices you think at least you're getting something decent to eat. Dumplings were the best and then it was over

We were there again! “Dinner & Dance” with a great buffet and beautiful music. 30 people from the 50 Plus generation would like to thank you for the Christmas party 2024, which we were able to celebrate in the pleasant atmosphere of El Puerto. The waiters were very friendly and polite. We'd love to come back. Rika Pöhlmann Röll Language school Potsdam - Generation 50 Plus

Super nice restaurant. Food is just great. We'll be back.

An absolute disaster, I've never experienced anything like it. We wanted to order appetizers and order the main course a little later, but the waiter said we weren't allowed to order appetizers and asked three times no The worst thing in this store is child hostility. Children are attacked here. One of the 3 waiters said this isn't the first time. You ruined our Christmas party

Absolutely beautiful, nice service

Wait 30 minutes. Half empty. 3 waiters walk past. Nobody served. And goodbye. Not recommended.

Centrally located location, the friendliness of the staff leaves something to be desired. It's a shame...

Very nice service, great house wine and the Christmas card is highly recommended. Parking is possible free of charge behind the restaurant ✌️

Just stop by and enjoy 🤗. Spanish cuisine at a high level and very good service and a very good ambience! 100% recommendation...if you're lucky enough to get a Sunday brunch, highly recommended!!!

We had dinner here today. I really didn't like it at all and that surprises me because I'm really not picky. But the sauce with the pasta just tasted strange... the salmon from my companion just tasted like oil. In my experience, you have a 50/50 chance of being served something tasty or something absolutely not tasty...

Nice atmosphere for eating and drinking. The little break in the evening right by the water is really fun here and a lot of effort is put into giving the guest a nice evening.

Very friendly staff, the food was also very tasty and the ambience was great. We'd love to come back.

Been back there for years. The quality of the tapas is still simply top, everything was extremely tasty and delicious. The prices are completely reasonable. Service also 10/10, visiting with a dog is no problem. I'll be back soon!

We went to El Puerto for brunch. The selection was very extensive and the quality was really very good. This has become rare in Potsdam. What can be improved there? Maybe introduce more Sundays a year so that brunch is served more often? In any case, we would love to come back. Kudos also to the attentive service!

After a great experience with my granddaughter, we wanted to crown the day in their restaurant (1 p.m.). However, we were treated by the seat assignor in a way that I have never experienced before. With the words “You are sitting here, or nowhere, anywhere.” I was stunned and left the restaurant. Potsdam offers many other great options for great dining.

Brunch on Sunday is highly recommended!

Very good food, the service staff are awesome, nice, funny and accommodating. We'd love to come back.

Very nice and attentive service. And the tapas are great. 2 to 3 different ones are more than enough and they are really really good. And all of this in an excursion restaurant right on the Potsdam steamboat pier where you wouldn't actually expect something like that. But great! Went there again today. Everything is still the same as before: highly recommended!

Wir waren als größere Gruppe (13 Personen) zum Abendessen zu gast. Für uns wurde eine Tafel am Fenster gestellt. Leider etwas zu dicht an einer stattlichen Palme. Das Essen war gut, die Bedienung gut. Auch das einzelne Bezahlen hat super geklappt. War ein schöner Abend.

Wie immer ein gelungener Abend und das Essen war top. Es waren alle Kollegen super zufrieden. Die Tapas waren sehr lecker und auch die anderen Speisen waren super.

Went to brunch for the first time today because the service was ok, the selection could have been bigger then the waffle cups for jam etc. were missing and the warm portions from 11 a.m. onwards were just lukewarm, actually they should have been at least 65 degrees and the tables were pretty close together, well we won't go there anymore

Prices that bring tears to your eyes. Food OK, but not exceptional and not particularly good either. Few vegetarian dishes. For these prices I would expect more.

My girlfriend and I were really looking forward to this restaurant. But unfortunately we hoped for more. These tapas weren't really that special, nor were the olives...(way too salted)! The waiter was very nice and the ambience was quite nice. That's why there are only 4 stars. Many kind regards, Sonja-M.

A nice central location. The cake with coffee was tasty but not outstanding. Points deducted also due to the somewhat cool atmosphere. The service was very good and courteous.

Solid house, very clean and friendly staff.

As a pregnant woman about to give birth, you are not allowed to go to the toilet if you are not a guest but are directed to a nearby public toilet. It's a shame, because we always enjoyed eating there and even held our wedding dinner there. But if you treat people like that, we won't go there anymore.

Wir waren nach unserem Museumsbesuch hier. Köstliche Tapas, mit Empfehlung der Bestellmenge, sehr freundliche Bedienung, heller Raum trotz Regenwetter, einfach schön

Very nice staff, delicious food. Price performance excellent. Always my pleasure.

Very friendly staff, not a long wait for the food to arrive. The food was delicious and I would Visit this restaurant again and again and recommend it to others.

Hello everyone, you could actually give 5 stars, but how should I rate the others that might be even better? So we sat outside and were assigned a table that we were allowed to choose. The food came quickly and was very tasty. The staff is friendly and quick. Thank you for that! Thanks to the tappas and normal dishes, there is something for every appetite, thank you and see you soon

Everything is great! A very successful last day of summer on the water with very good food, top service and a beautiful view! Highly recommended!

Yummy ! I love tapas and love sitting by the water in summer and even in winter, it's just beautiful there. I like being there

Five stars PLUS, PLUS, PLUS, PLUS, PLUS.......;-) ;-) ;-)!!!!

Möglicherweise ist dieses Restaurant direkt an den Anlegestellen von Ausflugsdampfern zu günstig gelegen, so dass die Geschäftsführung meint, die Servicequalität vernachlässigen zu können. Während der einweisende Mitarbeiter zuvorkommend auftrat, war die uns bedienende Servicekraft eine echte Katastrophe. Dass sich Kellner im Gespräch mit Kollegen laut hörbar über anwesende Gäste herablassend den Mund zerreißen, habe ich noch nie erlebt. Insofern war dieser Restaurantbesuch ein aufschlussreiches Novum - im Gegensatz zu dem mittelmäßigen Essen, das dem Vergleich mit kulinarischen Erlebnissen im Spanien-Urlaub in keiner Weise standhält.

I am very impressed by the ambience. The service is very attentive, not intrusive or fake polite... we were looked after very warmly. The drinks menu is very extensive. The tapas menu caters for all tastes and is also very diverse. The portions are large enough to fill you up even if you're a little hungry. Especially good if you have children with you. The main courses offer enough choice. We really enjoyed both the tapas and the main courses. I would have tried more if my stomach hadn't insisted on dessert. Here too you are spoiled for choice. We were pleasantly surprised by everything. The prices are reasonable. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants from today!

Essen und Service richtig gut, sind mit guter Laune gekommen und mit sehr guter Laune wieder gegangen👍 Lammrücken und Rumpsteak beides top

The family met for ice cream together at El Puerto on the occasion of our daughter's 18th birthday. Everyone orders an ice cream sundae and I was again “lucky” to get my spaghetti ice cream 10 minutes later. Then the spaghetti ice cream plate came and I was shocked, I couldn't make any sound. But even my wife, who doesn't say anything else, objected to this spaghetti sundae. There was no spaghetti ice cream to be seen because it had completely melted and it was just a lump of something with cream. So for me it's an optical disaster for €9.90. I've never had a spaghetti sundae like this before. I then got a new spaghetti sundae that was the equivalent of a children's sundae. So I'm done with the shop, as a Potsdamer I can confirm that there are far better restaurants in Potsdam.

Clear recommendation, great food, super nice staff.

Cream of chanterelle soup was unfortunately cold and felt thawed. Nice atmosphere, unfortunately the food is the main reason for being here, hence only 3 stars.

I just landed here after a long search for a good restaurant. All I can say is extremely tasty cuisine, super friendly service and a nice place to relax. Please keep it up 🙏

I don't know about food, we just had something to drink. Great service, nice staff, great location and chic ambience. And the sorbet shake is simply brilliant. We'll definitely come again!

Good food with a focus on Spanish. Unfortunately a bit expensive, but the location of the restaurant is great.

Great menu - varied, tasty, good portions..., large selection of tappas.

First we stood at the front for a long time until the young lady who was responsible for assigning tables came. Then we had to wait again until we got a menu. After what felt like an eternity someone came to order. We actually had enough time to grab a bite to eat. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case given the pace of the whole procedure. We had something to drink and had to get to the ship. Next door was the same. They had ordered and would then have to leave as the ship was coming. Some of the staff weren't friendly and didn't seem friendly to each other either. Never been served so poorly.

Nice restaurant at the harbor. Very nice staff. Can recommend.

Conditions, ambience and food were first class.

Very nice restaurant, very nice, friendly and competent staff. Great food. We ate tapas warm and cold, very tasty 😋

An der Dampferanlegestelle, mit Blick aufs Wasser und super Atmosphäre. Das Essen war sehr lecker und auch das Preis Leistungsverhältnis stimmt.Am besten vorab einen Tisch bestellen, dann brauch man nicht warten.

Really nice atmosphere under palm trees and by the water. You will be warmly welcomed and served quickly, depending on the number of visitors. It's a big credit to the staff that they know the menu inside out and are very knowledgeable about the dishes. The food comes quickly, is very tasty and in generous portions.

Food ok. The tapas looked better. Prices are still too expensive even for the long term.

Very friendly service 👍 The food was excellent and at the end the coffee with a shot... simply brilliant

We were completely exhausted after a long walk through Potsdam and needed to rest. The city is beautiful, great buildings, clean streets. With a view of the Havel and the many steamers (city tours) we had a good time. Relax your feet and eat a large ice cream sundae with strawberries and cream on top 🍨. I will definitely go there again, it's worth it 🏰

Although we didn't reserve, we got a table for 5 people (it was very busy). Very nice, funny waiter, food was very good as always. We'd love to come back.

Our visit 8/10/24 Very friendly service, the ambience inside is a little nicer than outside. The food was on the table in a jiffy, so we had the impression that it was processed as quickly as possible. However, price and quality do not match. Sometimes too oily/greasy and garlic-heavy, the salmon with spinach was very boring. We found 2 drinks, 4 tapas 55,- plus tip too expensive.

Nice restaurant where you are also welcome if you just want to have a drink, as we didn't have much time left before our excursion ship left. The service was very friendly and quick. The cocktails were very good. The food from our table neighbors looked very appetizing. Next time we'll take more time.🙂

A great restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The service is very nice and attentive. A small, fine menu. Definitely recommended.

The food was very tasty 😋 and we liked the service, always happy.

Very nice here, staff very friendly and funny too, I think it's great

Very nice staff, you are seated, but you also get a table straight away. High prices for food and drinks but very good cuisine. The large selection of tapas is recommended.

The food has always been good and of course the service too. Gladly again.

Excellent restaurant right on the water! Excellent food and service. We felt like we were on vacation

The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly and positive. A reservation for dinner in the evening seems sensible to me.

Well, it was placed outside on the patio. Tables and chairs not clean. Only cleaned of bird droppings after request. Food was tasty and sufficient. Drinks completely overpriced.😒

Sometimes like this and sometimes like that 🤷‍♂️ We've eaten here several times with friends and overall we felt comfortable! But the quality and taste of the food varies! From super tasty to well, everything was there. More continuity would be desirable! Because the chefs have proven that they can do it! We would still like to come back

Ambience ok Cocktails warm Waiting time long

It was really nice but super expensive for a café bistro... Two bowls, 2 seltzers, 2 small beers, two mini roses 80 euros, that's tough. But it was still nice

The tapas were, as always, a dream. We had a very friendly and funny waiter. Would love to come back.

Friendly waiter, delicious salad, the portion was very large, chicken in salad was very tasty 😊

I had reserved a table for Sunday with a direct view of the Havel. I can only say. Great table, great service and super delicious food. We will be back.

Very tasty and very friendly service

Great food, fast and courteous service. Gladly again!

We spent part of our team day here today and enjoyed great service and fantastic food at fair prices in a great atmosphere. Absolute recommendation.

It is an attempt at absolutely mediocre Spanish food and, on top of that, very expensive. I don't recommend it at all!!

Good cuisine, a little more expensive. But good quality

We ate there on June 29, 24. I had reserved the table about 4 weeks in advance and it worked really well. We sat wonderfully in the shade on the spacious terrace in the heat. We were very impressed by the great service, the waitress was super attentive and friendly and gave us good advice, but also the delicious food. thanks for that If we are in Potsdam again we will come back. Very clear recommendation

Very, very good service, the food came quickly and the quality was great. Happy to come back!

The restaurant is great, a huge selection of great and very tasty dishes as well as drinks and the service is very friendly and accommodating. I can only recommend it to everyone