Restaurant Käthe & Karl in Dornum

Super delicious food with very friendly staff. Great service, attentive but not intrusive. Very child and dog friendly. We'd love to come back.

Very cozy with a log fire Great facility

Nice atmosphere, good food, but unfortunately not satisfied. When asked, changing the order from boiled to fried potatoes was described as “no problem”. When we wanted to pay by card, the waitress immediately came with the EC reader on which the amount had already been entered. Only AFTER the payment process did we receive the invoice, which charged 1.50 for the reorder. Thank you very much, but never with us again!

Everything as it should be! An all around perfect evening!! 12 out of 10 stars 😘 Thanks to the great team in service and in the kitchen! Stay as you are, we felt very comfortable.🥰

After a long time we were back at Käthe & Karl's today. The ambience was impressive as always and the food was not only plentiful but above all delicious! Gladly again - and a clear recommendation! From Aurich you can easily combine this with a walk by the sea.

Dornumersiel without “Käthe and Karl” isn’t possible - and as always we weren’t disappointed! Today there were six of us with a dog - who was looking forward to his treats all evening!

The cozy table next to the fireplace was tastefully decorated to celebrate a big birthday. The excellent food was served by very attentive waiters. It was a very successful evening that we will fondly remember and will definitely come back.

Nicely decorated restaurant, but the quality of the food is not as high as the price. There were two of us, we ordered the freshly caught plaice and the venison goulash. The fish was fresh, so the quality was very good. However, the potatoes were very salty. The pumpkin and potato mash was tasty, but the meat was unfortunately a disappointment. The pieces had a caliber of ~5 cm, which is far too large for a goulash. The meat was very tough, two pieces were impossible to cut at all (apparently the meat had not been trimmed beforehand as there were thick tendons in two pieces), and several pieces had very dry edges, which is an indication that they were not adequately warmed. Neither the potatoes nor the meat should have left the kitchen. When I told the waitress, her response was, "Too bad," and nothing else. And the fact that you can't pay tips by card because it will then be "taxed again" is only good for the owners. An employee is also happy about a taxed tip as long as it ends up being more than 0.

A great rustic, modern restaurant with a nice atmosphere! Nice and friendly service and very tasty food!!! We felt very comfortable and will definitely come back again.

An uncomfortable restaurant with very nice, courteous and attentive service. The food, whether fish, meat or vegetarian, was simply very, very tasty. We were there with 8 people and the food came at the same time for everyone. The dessert was unusual and delicious. The dogs were also immediately given a bowl of water. In short, we were more than satisfied and were certainly not the last time here. Big congratulations to everyone!!

We come from Stuttgart and are on the coast several times a year. A must to spend a lovely evening with Käthe & Karl with the best food. Top notch!

Delicious fish dishes, reasonably priced, unfortunately only 2 local species. Sweet potato fries had turned a little dark. But overall everything was delicious. Incredibly good dessert with ice cream, espresso, eggnog!!! The waitresses were very friendly, competent and attentive. Rustic, cozy atmosphere. We had a lovely evening!

Käthe and Karl, a must when I'm on the North Sea. This time it was November 21st. 2024. The food is always good and beautifully presented. The service staff are friendly and unobtrusive and know their job, which is no longer a given these days. Even the 'meal times' don't bother you. Despite the colorful jumble of various furnishings, everything seems absolutely harmonious to me. My small point of criticism is the background music, a bit too rockabilly-heavy for me.😉.....but that's really a matter of taste. My companion was there for the first time, but certainly not the last time. In any case, I'm looking forward to the next visit.

Excellent food in a rustic but homely atmosphere. Very nice, attentive but reserved service. We had the Iberico cheeks and the sole.

Very attentive service, the dogs were immediately given a water bowl..the food was fantastic 👌 cozy 🙃 would be happy again🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♂️🐕🐶🫶💕

Had a really great Holsteiner schnitzel. It was nice that we were also able to bring our dog Baloo with us.

We recently visited the Käthe und Karl restaurant with our friends. The staff were incredibly attentive and ensured all of our needs were met. We were impressed by the quality of the dishes. We are happy to recommend the restaurant. Price category 20-40 €. Quality of food and drinks very good. Furnishings and ambience cozy, comfortable with a fireplace, perfect for a cold, wet November day. Parking situation in front of the restaurant within walking distance of a large parking lot, for a fee. Different diets also suitable for vegetarians. Table reservation online via teburio.de worked perfectly.

Such a nice restaurant, delicious fish eaten...I'm so picky about fish. Thanks for the great food.

we had reserved a table with 7 people and 3 dogs. This worked perfectly! The restaurant was fully occupied and the service had things under control at all times. The amazing food and drinks came without any delay and was very fresh and tasty! The only thing that was a bit of a shame is that the plates were really cold. But there is no deduction for this because everything... really everything else was 110% correct! Thank you, we will definitely come back

Nice atmosphere, delicious food, friendly service. Grandparents and children were equally happy.

The ambience was great. Nice and rustic and very cozy thanks to the fireplace. The food was super tasty and was served very quickly. The selection was great, it was hard to decide. The drinks are also recommended. There are many alcohol-free alternatives such as gin and tonic etc. We'll come back on our next vacation

We were at Käthe und Karl with 7 people and 3 dogs and everyone was thrilled with the service and the quality of the food. It's great how relaxed and friendly the service staff are with the animals. It was a very nice, tasty evening. Gladly again.

By far the best thing I've ever been served in a restaurant. Plus friendly, patient and competent staff in a great atmosphere. Why can I only give 5 stars?

Super friendly. Mega delicious food. I've never had such a good aioli. The pumpkin soup was also amazing. I can only recommend it to everyone. Card payment possible. Unfortunately there are very few parking spaces.

Everything is very consistent. The food was delicious, the service was very attentive, the atmosphere was really cozy, especially the large fireplace.

As always, we were absolutely thrilled. Even making a reservation online, where you can specify that you are coming with a dog, for example, is excellent. And the food and service anyway. As always, first class. We always like to come.

A very lovingly and comfortably furnished restaurant, there was a water bowl for our dog. The service was very friendly. The food was good, the fish was a bit dry and the fried potatoes could have used a little less fat.

As always, everything was great, staff super friendly, food very good.

It was delicious, nice hospitality, fantastic atmosphere, highly recommended 💞

Very good restaurant. Certainly one of the best in the surrounding area. Nice friendly atmosphere and great service. Food top. Had rump steak with mustard onion crust. Schnitzel with chanterelles and a children's schnitzel. Dessert and cappuccino also excellent. All in all a lovely end to a lovely day. For children you could provide a few colored pencils and something to color. Update:2024 We are still thrilled! Today we have, among other things, pumpkin soup and the main course is duck leg with pumpkin mashed potatoes. As always, everything was excellent.

We really liked it here. I had the porcini mushroom ravioli and my husband had Champion cream cheese. The staff were very nice and we also liked the atmosphere. It's just a little more expensive.

We were warmly welcomed and the table was lovingly set for our birthday. We were very enthusiastic about the tasty food. The service was very friendly but not intrusive. We have already booked again for December. We can recommend the restaurant 100%. Thank you very much 🙂

Wir hatten für 19.30 Uhr reserviert. Weil die Kinder wegen der langen Fahrt in unser Ferienhaus schon so müde waren, rief ich an und fragte, ob wir früher kommen könnten. Die Dame am Telefon war sehr nett und versprach uns anzurufen, wenn früher etwas frei werden würde. Gesagt, getan wir wurden eine Stunde früher angerufen und konnten gleich hinfahren. We were welcomed very nicely. Das Essen ist super lecker und der Service war sehr aufmerksam. We would love to come back.

We were there for dinner yesterday with the children. Since we had reserved a table for 7:30 p.m. but our children were already quite tired, we called briefly and asked if we could come earlier. Looked bad at first, but the friendly lady on the phone said they would call us if something became available. The call came around 6:40 p.m. and we set off straight away. Already a great service. The food itself was very tasty (we both had the Karl fish plate), I can only recommend the Bayreuth beer and the service was very accommodating. All in all a great deal and worth every cent.

Very cozy restaurant with attentive staff and excellent food! I would happily recommend it!

It's that easy to get full marks; Attentive, very friendly hosts, the best ingredients superbly processed, a very cozy place to enjoy. This is how perfect guest hospitality works. Thank you very much!

We were in the restaurant this evening. Very nice atmosphere and nice staff. The food was very good and plentiful. My fish plate Karl was very good. And we can highly recommend it. We'd love to come by again.

A very fine and cozy restaurant. The food was to die for. We haven't eaten so much and so much food in a long time. The portions are large and extremely customizable. I recommend the fish plate Käthe. Whether it's pasta, fish or schnitzel, it's a poem on the palate. The price is higher but the quality is also extremely good. The service and ambience left a very positive impression, you just feel comfortable. Highly recommended.

Unfortunately I can't give more than 5 stars. I've never had such good food!

Hard to describe in words. It's an absolute delight. If we had visited this restaurant on the first day of our 4-day stay in Dornumergrode, we would have eaten there every day with 100% certainty

We've been there twice now and were thrilled Just a dream, everything is right

A very nice, cozy restaurant. The staff is extremely friendly and nice. Definitely worth a visit. The food is incredibly tasty and rich

Beautiful, lovingly designed restaurant with very friendly staff. The food (I had a rump steak and my wife had Iberian pork cheeks) was simply sensational. We were simply enchanted by our time there and the delicious food. Thank you for that! Absolutely recommended!

As always, it was just a dream! We look forward to next time.

Were on vacation and discovered this gem, attracted by the good reviews. It was super tasty and the waitresses were sweet... attentive... friendly...!!!! The ambience was harmonious, it doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is very detailed.

Very tasty, very friendly! Absolute insider tip! We recommend reserving a spot!

The best fish shop I've ever eaten at.

We ate very well there. The prices are right for the quality and freshness. Totally nice and courteous service. We would definitely stop there again for dinner on our next visit to the north.

Great food, great service in an old blacksmith shop.

Such a beautiful building in which a very cozy restaurant is set up. The service is friendly and very attentive. We ate the “Käthe” ​​fish plate and the grilled salmon on green pesto tagliatelle. The quality of the fish was very good and perfectly grilled or fried. The pasta was very well coated with the pesto, not dry at all. For dessert I treated myself to an eggnog affogato al caff'e, double espresso with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and eggnog. It's nice to see that there are still teams who put a lot of love and effort into creating such delicious food. Hopefully this restaurant will last a very long time.

Highly recommended, food very good, but a bit too expensive. However, it is very well attended and the background noise is enormous.

Followed a recommendation and it was DEFINITELY worth it. Be sure to reserve early, especially on weekends. Great service, nice atmosphere and a pumpkin soup to kneel down on 🤩. If you are in the area and appreciate very good food, you should stop by here.

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.

Thank you very much for the great evening yesterday! It's great how you responded to the special requests (allergy and intolerance). Almost all restaurants can learn a lesson from this. The extremely delicious food was everything bomb, from the starter to the main course to the dessert. Super friendly and unobtrusive service plus a great atmosphere. We just felt comfortable.

Great food in a beautiful atmosphere. The service was very nice and attentive. We'd love to come back.

Really delicious Being banned from the house unnecessarily

What an unexpected surprise in such a small place! How often do you go out to eat and think... I would have expected more for this price!? Here you can eat and get an absolute highlight for every single cent! It starts with an uncomplicated seat reservation online... Continues to a wonderfully warm reception from the wait staff... And culminates in unexpected taste explosions! I had the porcini mushroom ravioli with rump steak, then we had Karl's fish plate and finally a lime dessert... 100% recommended! Please keep it up and stay with us for a long time!

The restaurant seems inconspicuous from the outside, but when you go in you are really surprised. A very stylish and chic restaurant that has absolute character. The food was really extremely good, but I can't quite understand the €8 extra charge for 3 prawns on the steak. But that's really just complaining at a very high level and I would recommend everyone to stop by here.

You feel very welcome. The food is very tasty 😋 good quality and very well prepared. After all, the eye is with you. The water bowl came immediately for the dog without asking Great! We can only recommend it and will come back. Thank you for such a beautiful atmosphere and delicious food.

Very nice service, super tasty food, Food is a bit expensive

We visited Käthe&Karl for the second time in September 2024. The first time was in the summer of 2023 and we will indulge our taste buds again before we leave. We have only had good experiences throughout. The reservation by email also worked perfectly and we also received a reservation confirmation by post. Thank you for your hospitality, also for our three dogs. See you soon 👋🏼 🙂

We always like to come to Käthe and Karl with friends. The food is always fresh and perfectly prepared. For years it has always been a highlight for us to frequent your cozy restaurant. Go ahead and thank you

Very friendly and courteous service. Authentic restaurant on the North Sea with a seasonal and varied menu. Really recommended to enjoy a lovely evening with excellent cuisine.

I would like to give this place 6 stars for the food and service.

We haven't eaten so well and deliciously for a long time. The service was very good... friendly, courteous, unobtrusive, just made you feel good. The desserts were also very good. It's a feast for the eyes and a real treat for the palate.

Ate very tasty fish plates. The staff was very personable and attentive. The next visit was arranged immediately on site. The reservation system including email reminders worked great.

Very cozy old restaurant, like an old fisherman's cathedral. The food is excellent, of course the prices are accordingly, but it's okay. Recommended: reserve in advance. Tuesdays are a rest day. We always enjoy eating there.

Good cuisine, lots of choice and dishes also available in smaller portions. You should reserve a table in advance.

Absolute recommendation! Food top. Service super friendly. Even the dog got a treat with the bill.

We received a very friendly welcome! Because it was our wedding anniversary, our table was lovingly decorated. The food was very 😋 We will unreservedly recommend this restaurant.

Delicious as always, thank you for the lovely evening Betty & Family

At the end of our holiday we had a very delicious meal yesterday, it was very cozy because the fireplace was burning. The food came very quickly and was very nicely prepared. The Iberico pork cheek was super tender and a poem.

Warm and welcoming "Gastro Pub" with everything......except parking places but those who know would walk 5 miles for this experience :-)

As always, very nice and cozy with the best staff

A very small but fine restaurant. You feel comfortable and the food is really good. I have a food intolerance and tolerated the food really well

Super great ambience, super great service

Ambiance and service very good, unfortunately I have to give one star less for the food because the fried potatoes and the fried eggs could have been crispier (dish = crab plate)

Everything was great, we'll definitely be back

We've been there a few times now and each time the food has been incredibly tasty. I have never eaten better fish on the coast. The restaurant is usually very busy and even though the restaurant is completely full, you are still shown very patiently how best to debone a fish. Rarely have we experienced such good service!

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 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!

Such a great little restaurant. A bit inconspicuous from the outside, really cozy inside and a super delicious meal 👍🤗😋 Very nice service! We were there once with 2 people and once with 7 people. It tasted great every time and everyone. I can warmly recommend it. We would go there again and again.

Super tasty! Price/performance ratio: top! Don't miss it if you drive by!

One of the best restaurants on the North Sea

The chef was in love today while salting the fries :). Otherwise absolutely delicious 👍🏻

The food was great, the atmosphere was rustic and nicely decorated. However, you should reserve in advance, otherwise you won't be able to get seats spontaneously. The only thing that was a bit annoying was the allotted time window for eating; when things get comfortable, the time is up. Otherwise highly recommended.

It was a completely successful and pleasant stay. The waitress was very nice and friendly, the food was excellent. I would strongly recommend reserving a table because the house is rightly always full. We were there on August 19th. there and they even responded to my husband's individual wish to set up a table for four for his birthday so that he had no idea that two more surprise guests were coming. There was even matching decoration, although this was not explicitly requested. Price-performance is simply top :)

Everything is really right here. The service is very attentive. The dishes are particularly tasty and the portions are also great. Really recommended!

Outstanding cuisine, everything very harmonious. We'd love to come back

Like last year, it was SUPER DELICIOUS

Great atmosphere, very nice and professional staff and very tasty food. We felt very comfortable and would love to come back. Highly recommended.

Great restaurant with very tasty food. Service was very attentive and friendly without being too intrusive. If you want to experience something tasty, this is the right place for you!

We have been going to the North Sea for years and always visit the “Alte Schmiede” restaurant in Dornumersiel. During our visit to the North Sea this time, we went back to Dornumersiel on October 16, 2018 and were irritated and - to be honest - also disappointed because the restaurant was renamed "Käthe und Karl". At first we didn't dare go in and then we had lunch there with three people. The cozy atmosphere is the same as before, the menu has changed slightly, and the prices are higher. We ate grilled king prawns, country chicken breast fillet in tarragon sauce and rump steak in pepper cream sauce. All of the food was excellent, the service was attentive but not intrusive. We were very satisfied and will visit “Käthe and Karl” again next time. We can only recommend this restaurant

Quality, quantity and service worth far more than five stars. Very great service, you could tell that they enjoy doing their work and that they radiate this to the outside world. Unreservedly recommended.

We celebrated my grandfather's 88th birthday here and there were 8 people there. We are absolutely thrilled! From the extremely friendly and competent service to the dishes, everything was wonderful! It tasted like “to Kölle”, they say in the Rhineland :) Thank you very much, big praise for the service and kitchen. We will 100% come back!

Everything was perfect even on the second visit. The service also deserves more than 5 stars. The food, whether fish or meat, was excellent, compliments to the kitchen team. We felt very comfortable.

Whether fish or lamb...really great food!

There were five of us there and we were all absolutely thrilled. Great food, great service and beautiful rooms. It's just a shame that we've had this great restaurant so far was unknown. We'll definitely be back

Beautiful interior design and very tasty food!

Very good restaurant, definitely worth a visit! Would go back at any time. We can only recommend it. Service very friendly, food great!

Very tasty food, friendly service, great ambience. Absolutely recommended. The visit is worth it. Top!