Restaurant Käthe & Karl in Dornum

was very tasty and the waiter was very friendly 5/5 stars

...somehow we're always unlucky! Today we spontaneously drove to Dornumersiel for a nice meal! Nice restaurant, very friendly service... but the food was a disgrace!!! Less than 90 grams of fish, plaice fillet in this case, on the plate, but potatoes for two and a completely oversized salad. The crab plate, well... more like fried potatoes with a hint of awful-tasting crab. The potatoes were lukewarm and soft, with no flavor at all, and no trace of cooking. The salad was also oversized. All in all, just bad, and the overall price-performance ratio is far from reality. Unfortunately, we've never really experienced anything better there and probably won't go there again in the future. Simply a shame!!

Great restaurant with excellent service. Even our dog was provided with water right away. We would go back here again!

Very tasty food, super friendly service, for us a must on every holiday on the coast

Simply fantastic. We really enjoyed it.

We had a very pleasant and delicious evening. The service was very attentive and the food was excellent. We would be happy to come back.

We were thrilled with the food selection, the quality, and the taste. It was outstanding. A big compliment to the service as well. We'd love to come back!

We reserved online, but because of 🐕 we wanted a corner seat. It worked out, thanks :]. The food was delicious, the service was good, and it was a great birthday party. We can recommend it.

Reservations are recommended, even during the week—I think that speaks volumes. The quality, freshness, and quantity of the food are first-class. The service is also absolutely commendable.

Super nice, quick service, delicious food and drinks, great atmosphere

A cozy, rustic restaurant in an old blacksmith's shop. Good food, friendly service.

We had a lovely time there. The food was good, the service was just right, and the atmosphere was perfect. I've tried many restaurants in the region, but Käthe and Karl are by far the best.

Four of us were there for our wedding anniversary, and it was a wonderful evening with exceptionally delicious food, lovingly prepared with high-quality, fresh ingredients. The table we had booked in advance was even decorated to suit the occasion, and the staff and ambiance were truly outstanding. We felt so comfortable that the time flew by, and we would have loved to stay a little longer, enjoying a delicious meal or two and a good drink. We unreservedly recommend it, and once again, our sincere thanks to the friendly and professional team. Please keep up the good work; we'd love to come back. The only thing is, let's just say, the parking situation is a bit tricky.

The service was excellent, very friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious. It was a lovely stay in a cozy, pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻

I would like to give more stars here. Everything great. First impression expensive, but more than justified given the quality and portion size

Food and service 1a!!! The ambience is debatable - in my opinion less is more!!! The prices are slightly higher, However, I would still recommend the restaurant.

As repeat customers, we are once again very enthusiastic about the service. Very friendly and attentive! The ambience is very nice and invites you to relax. The food was once again a dream. We will come again.

The food is simply heavenly and gives great pleasure to the palate.

We are very satisfied. The food was great, as was the service. We have been spending our holidays on the North Sea for years and enjoy coming to Käthe & Karl.

Incredibly delicious food and super attentive and great staff. The furnishings were very cozy and the remnants of the old blacksmith's shop only emphasized that. Käthe and Karl are definitely a reason to come back to Dornum. It should also be mentioned that the team is super animal-friendly. There are a few more imaginary stars for that. 😌

super tasty food, super nice service and the food came quickly even though the restaurant was full. You should definitely make a reservation, even out of season. I was there alone and wouldn't have been able to get a seat without a reservation. Update: A year later we went straight back on holiday and everything was still great. Fast and friendly service, food is world class. 100% recommended

We spent our vacation nearby. I became aware of the restaurant by chance on the Internet. We had reserved a table in advance via the website. The restaurant is well located. There are parking options around it, a few minutes' walk away. We really liked the ambience of the restaurant. The service was super friendly and attentive. The food was very good 👍 fresh, top quality and tasted great. We had a starter, two main courses and two desserts + drinks and were very pleasantly surprised at the very good value for money. We'll definitely be back.

Very nicely decorated restaurant. We had an excellent meal and the service was great. Friendly staff! Our dog was also allowed to come along without any problems. We would love to come back and are looking forward to it!

Very cozy, super delicious food, and the service was perfect!

Very courteous and trained staff!

A great restaurant, an insider tip, a "MUST"!! We've been going to the coast all our lives, but now - thanks to a tip - we were at "Käthe+Karl" for the first time. A direct hit: - great restaurant - rustic, cozy and lovingly furnished - Very friendly and attentive staff And the most important thing: Fortunately, a manageable menu that still offers something for every taste. The dishes have appealing names and all have something special. I chose the “Surf and Turf” version, which Käthe+Karl describes as Ostfriesenschnitzel. Here, schnitzel with fried eggs meets North Sea crabs. Mmmmmm... About the ambience: We were here for a birthday. The table was lovingly decorated with HappyBirthday items. Super! Conclusion: In the future, a visit to Käthe+Karl will be a must on our North Sea holidays! Dear K+K team: Thanks and keep it up!

Update 04/23/25 We were able to be your guests again! You are simply amazing! Of course everything worked out to the fullest satisfaction and was perfect. Full marks. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ We were able to eat with you again. And it was a dream again. Simply an experience every time. Thanks . You are simply amazing! Definitely one of the best restaurants there is. You are in the best hands here! We love the freshness and the fine style of the house. Always prepared with sophistication and love It's always a pleasure to be able to eat here! Everything is right here! From the service to the ambience and especially the food. Wonderfully cozy and very tasty. Service perfect. Food has its price but everything is wonderfully fresh and very tasty. Today again with Käthe and Karl. Again we ate and served very well. Absolutely recommended!

We had already booked a table a few weeks before our arrival (from the Harz!) (service and friendliness are still very important here! RESPECT & THANKS!). Is also highly recommended as the restaurant is very busy. I casually mentioned on the phone that it was a birthday dinner. The table was very warmly set for the birthday child :) Thank you again for that! It's a beautiful, cozy restaurant with very nice and attentive staff. We kept asking whether everything was OK and whether we were satisfied. The portions were large and it tasted excellent. Conclusion: We will definitely visit Käthe&Karl again on our next North Sea vacation

There were three of us there and we had cod in herbs, a fish platter of Käthe and crabs with a fried egg, fried potatoes and beetroot. We were thrilled with the beautifully presented food. They taste very good. The nice lady who served us was attentive and friendly. We felt very comfortable. Even in the dignified, cozy furnishings.

Apart from the extremely increased prices now, everything is fine

Very cozy restaurant with attentive, unobtrusive service that makes everything possible in a friendly manner. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is cozy. We'll be happy to come back, thank you very much!

Very good food and great service. Would love to come back

Very nice restaurant, delicious food and super nice service. Only recommended...

Great restaurant with very tasty food and great service! And thank you for the decoration for the birthday of my loved one!

Very nice atmosphere by the fireplace!

Very rustic, cozy, nice operators and employees, great food, also with a dog 🐶, highly recommended

5 stars plus in every category. The food is excellent. The service is very nice and attentive. The ambience is fantastic. We can only recommend the restaurant! :)

Very nice restaurant. Friendly and attentive service. Food was very tasty. Would love to come back

Outstanding restaurant with special dishes and a cozy atmosphere. We've been there many times when we're in the area. That shouldn't change either. Keep it up!

The food was simple 🤩😋. The service was also very good and attentive, but never intrusive, always there at the right time. The ambience 🥰 is very lovingly designed and helps ensure a perfect evening. The prices are a bit high, but fully justified. We had a great and carefree evening.

Cozy atmosphere and very competent staff. The dishes, a vegetarian dish and a fish plate, were excellent. We'll definitely come back.

We came here because of the good reviews and were not disappointed.

Cozy, small restaurant with excellent cuisine and nice, attentive service staff

Very tasty food, with a Lepanese touch. Very nice service. The rooms are quaint. Small fisherman's cottage. Very comfortable and something different. Were super satisfied. PRICE was also good.

Food for the special occasion .Nix 0815 . Quality has its justifiable price. We're on vacation in Dunum and found this ambience online with excellent reviews and an easy-to-read menu. We have reserved which is also recommended. There is very little parking space in front of the door, but you can park your car at the supermarket 30 m away. The starter and main course were great, the selection of drinks left nothing to be desired. It would have been nice to have been able to order a Störtebeker beer, unfortunately there was only local Veltins

The ambience is nice and the staff is friendly and nice. Our dog got something to drink first. Great👍. The food tasted good and came very quickly. Unfortunately my fried potatoes were almost cold. They were heated again, but it was still not satisfactory. Therefore a star deduction. I would have expected more given the prices. Otherwise everything was okay. You should reserve in advance, otherwise you won't get a seat.

Thank you very much, great food and great service!

We really liked the atmosphere with Käthe and Karl. The service was great - all special requests were fulfilled without any problems. The fish platters Käthe and Karl exceeded our expectations. Price/performance ratio fits. Thank you for the lovely evening. Petra Junker

The quality of the food and the fast, attentive and friendly service justify the high rating. Gladly again!

This wasn't my family's first visit. We've always been very satisfied. Unfortunately, that has changed somewhat. We were a bit disappointed during our visit in March 2025. We expected more for the slightly more expensive dishes.

Great delicious food, super friendly service, and a nice ambience. A really nice restaurant. Our dog was welcome. Not only did she immediately get a bowl of water without asking, but when she paid the bill she also received two treats on top. That's what we call being very attentive and with a love for detail. Thank you for the great service and the very tasty food! We'll definitely be back!

We stumbled upon “Käthe & Karl” by chance. Even without a reservation we got a wonderful place (there were two of us). The food was incredibly good and worth every cent.

We visit East Frisia once a year. A meal at "Käthe and Karl" is a must every time, and as always, it was fantastic 😃. This time, the fireplace was even lit. This made the atmosphere even cozier than it already is 😃 In short: this restaurant is highly recommended!

I can't say anything other than excellent here. The food, service, and atmosphere were great! So delicious that we had dinner here twice in three days 😅. Highly recommended and we'd be happy to go back!

Second time here and certainly not the last time. Perfect service, great menu, tasty dishes, whether starter, main course or dessert. Reservations are definitely recommended as soon as the season begins. Thank you for the enjoyment.

Simply great 👍friendly conditions plus great food 🥹Top We are now in Dornumersiel for the third year and it is still great Just great with Käthe and Karl, great food and friendly service

Food prepared fresh and very tasty. Service attentive and professional. Location quaint and in top condition.

Food, ambience and service were excellent. We'd love to come back

As has often been the case, very nice Unfortunately I'm missing some variety on the menu

An all around great evening. Food, ambience and service are simply great. A great wedding day with a great meal in beautiful surroundings

Our birthday after-party in a small family group was lovingly prepared after prior reservation - also decoratively at the table for 6 including a high chair. Our time slot of 2 hours was easily adhered to thanks to the perfect interaction between the kitchen and the very friendly service staff. A rustic ambience and really delicious food ensured perfect hospitality - nothing more is possible!

It was again super tasty and everyone warmly wished me a happy birthday. Come again

Delicious fish and extremely friendly service. We'll be back

A very nice restaurant and excellent food.

Cozy, small, rustically furnished restaurant with great, very nice employees and a nice owner couple. I don't remember how many times we've been there but there's never been anything to complain about. It was always fantastically tasty. Price/performance ratio = top👍 Each time after the visit we were able to roll home. 😉 A must for us on every Dornumersiel holiday. Keep it up! Highly recommended!

Highly recommended, delicious food, great service. We'd love to come back!

Wonderful, good food in a very cozy restaurant. The service was also very good.

We were in the restaurant for the first time today. We came unexpectedly and without a reservation for a very good lunch. The fish platter and the schnitzel dish were very good and recommended. The service was also great. Simply a successful lunch. All of this calls for repetition.

Everything was great and delicious. Gladly again.

Great restaurant with really great food. The atmosphere is beautiful and incredibly cozy. The service is perfect. It definitely wasn't the last visit.

Very good food, nice ambience, nice service. What more could you want?

Small restaurant, quaint and dark. Food was delicious. Especially the fish.

Family-friendly, fast and flexible. Highly recommended.

We were there with the whole family. It's a very rustic atmosphere. The food was excellent. We had steaks, fish and starters as well as desserts. Everything very tasty! Steaks ok point. Dessert came very quickly. Service and drinks service top :)

Never again for me, impersonal, too expensive for what was on the plate. Recommendation LütjeHörn in Aurich

Friendly welcome, attentive service and very tasty food. We were very satisfied!

We had a lovely evening with good food and a very cozy atmosphere. The service was very friendly.

Very nice service and really tasty, vegan food. There was even chocolate-coconut mousse with fresh strawberries. Great and absolutely recommended!

Good morning, a very nice restaurant, we can only recommend it, the staff is very friendly and helpful, the food is just great. All grade 1***********

Super nice staff and restaurant owner, delicious food, fast service! We had a good time

Everything was great I can really only recommend it The vegan dishes are also really delicious

We spontaneously reserved a table for two people, about 1.5 hours before the desired time. When reserving online we were even able to choose to come with 2 dogs. Confirmation of our reservation came within a few minutes. We received a very friendly welcome and had three tables to choose from where we would prefer to sit with the two dogs. There was immediately a water bowl for the dogs. The food - fish plate Käthe and dessert - tasted fantastic, the service is second to none. The atmosphere is cozy, rustic and very inviting. We felt very comfortable and will definitely come back. Big congratulations to the team!

Very nice atmosphere, friendly staff, brilliant food. It doesn't happen often, but all around 💯 points 👍🍀🍀 Very dog ​​friendly 👍🍀🍀🐕 Let our vacation end here again today 🍻🍷 Soup, food, dessert, everything awesome 💯 Will be back in Dornumersiel in June/July 2025 and will definitely come by 😃👍💯

Food service ambience is unbeatable... top

Matching the location, it's a very nice, lovingly furnished restaurant with a fireplace and a very good kitchen. I would say a 21st century farmhouse. During peak times you should make a reservation in advance, especially if you want to eat with several people. We've eaten there twice on New Year's Eve. Very good winter special menu. Service very courteous and friendly.

We had to make a few attempts to make a reservation, but it worked out on our last evening. We didn't regret it. The lady in service, very professional and friendly, the food was very, very good. We can fully recommend the restaurant and look forward to seeing you again.

Very nice restaurant with delicious food and super nice staff. Gladly again 😊

We're always happy to come back! The map is really great and full of creative ideas. When you eat you can taste the good ingredients and the quality. Absolutely recommended!

Definitely worth the money! We were greeted very warmly. We were also allowed to take our dog with us. What we were very happy about. The food was super tasty. We'll definitely be back!

A very nice restaurant. Suitable in a nice warm ambience. Particularly nice because it was snowing outside and we had our place next to the fireplace. Service was very good. Very friendly, not intrusive. Food really is at its best. Our four-legged friends were also warmly welcomed with a bowl of water. Gladly again.

Best food in a feel-good atmosphere. We will definitely come back next time we visit the North Sea. No wish remains unfulfilled.

Beautiful little restaurant with super friendly service and very, very good food. We felt very welcome, the fish plates are highly recommended 🤗

Cozy restaurant with very good food.

Very good food, high quality, competent and friendly service staff

Authentic. Coherent. Good quality at reasonable prices. Top service.

We can really recommend the restaurant. We were there at Christmas time. Nice atmosphere, very nice and attentive staff. Varied menu, also with local dishes. Reservation is definitely recommended. We'd love to come back.

Very nice atmosphere, great food and great service. Thank you for the lovely evening.

Very nice staff and very good food. We'd love to come back.

Great selection of food Class prepared Service quick and very polite Ambience very nice

We were there for dinner on New Year's Eve. The food, service and ambience was very nice. The restaurant is an old blacksmith's shop, where some of the old equipment and also the old fireplace, which also burns in the winter months, are still there. The service was also super nice and attentive. The food was also extremely tasty and was definitely worth the money.