Restaurant Margaretental in Kiel

At the end of the Alte Chaussee in Kiel-Suchsdorf, where the Kiel Canal flows leisurely by, lies Margaretental – a place that proves that you can dine in style even without a seaman's license. The terrace offers not only blankets and heaters for fresh air lovers, but also a front-row seat for passing cargo ships – maritime entertainment included.  Those who stop here will not only be treated to culinary delights, but also a dose of North German serenity.

We were here on business with around 9 international guests. Our guests came from Italy, Denmark, Australia, Singapore, Greece and Germany. Unfortunately there were no English-language maps. The initial waitress (very young and barely able to speak English) was a bit overwhelmed by the situation. Otherwise, the service was very quick and requests were asked regularly. The food was also very good. The very regional cuisine was also very well received by our guests. We had a small separate room for our group. This one was very nice. There is also a larger hall, which I obviously didn't find that appealing.

The place is great right on the canal

I can only write from the perspective of a coffee drinker, but if the food is as good as the coffee and the super delicious piece of apple cinnamon cake with whipped cream, then you have to go there. Great view, directly over the Kiel Canal. Very nice staff and a great atmosphere. Highly recommended. Finally, the highlight “for me” is that dogs are welcome here. After the canal tour, a delicious pot of coffee and a piece of cake...🤤🤩

Very tasty food and also nice ambience. We had dinner with a lot of people and it really didn't take long. Unfortunately the portions were a bit too small. There are only a few parking spaces, so you have to walk a bit.

Two families, four small children, exhausted from running, climbing, playing - spending hours outside. The plan: a relaxed meal at the end. Google Maps shows a restaurant on the canal, a playground right next to it - sounds perfect for families. We thought. We enter the restaurant, see the chic interior and think: Okay, a little nicer, but there are a few tables outside, the playground is right next door - we can manage that. So I go in and politely ask if we can just move a table outside a little closer to the playground. What happens then is absurd: the waitress comes so close to me that I briefly consider whether we should sing a duet. She speaks loudly, sharply and visibly annoyed - as if I hadn't asked but provoked. There's no way that's possible. There have already been broken glasses, parents have just sat there, drank, smoked - it's unsafe, they don't have enough staff. I calmly reply that it's not really family-friendly - after all, you have to sit down inside without even remotely seeing the children outside. At that moment I had the feeling that she was about to blow up. Annoyed, I looked for a place somewhere in the annex - a pavilion with a line of sight to the playground. Theoretically. In order to actually get there, you actually had to get out of the pavilion and walk around the outside until you finally reached the child. Closeness is different. The menu? There were waffles for children. Point. No pasta, no fries, nothing savory. A wine list that is as extensive as it is ambitious – 20 pages of liquid luxury, stylishly presented. All well and good. It's just a shame that the waitress apparently didn't know how to talk to people who aren't into wine. And to top it off: a second waitress appears when paying. New person, new luck? Unfortunately not. I ask as normal when the outdoor terrace will open and get – again – a stroppy answer. I ask because she was just charming towards my friend. Her explanation: "I noticed that you said earlier that we are not family friendly. I also have three children." For me, family-friendly means: I can let my children play in the immediate vicinity without having to split into two camps. I can keep an eye on them while eating without starting an orienteering run. And I can find more than a waffle and a scoop of ice cream on the menu - maybe even something that goes beyond the after-work wine with colleagues age group. Unfortunately, none of that was available here. Ambience nice. Everything else? Unfortunately, it was an experience that we will remember for a long time - but not for the reasons that a good restaurant would want

Very nice house, chic atmosphere, great view, but bad service and even worse food.

The location overlooking the canal is worth the trip. What young families with children can expect there, however, is another matter. Snippy and prejudgmental service staff. Briefly and with a biting commentary, you are "kindly" informed that it is not permitted to sit outside near the climbing frame and distort food (of any kind) or drinks. Even the offer to set up a small table there and pick up everything from inside (there was a lack of staff even though there was nothing going on) was not taken up. Instead, you are expected to sit in a plastic sheet pavilion with limited visibility and, trusting in God, let your children play unsupervised or let your spouse do a shift. Never again, only the location and older customers without children and those who are already adults keep this restaurant afloat.

I was there for Sunday brunch. The rolls were probably only half-baked and unfortunately a bit hard. The vegetables were limited to cucumber and tomato. A little bell pepper or something similar would have been nice. For the muesli, I would have preferred something without sugar, like pure oatmeal or something similar. There wasn't anything really exceptional or outstanding at the buffet. Everything was standard, but okay for the price. It's also a shame that at 11:30 a.m., you're actually rather rudely ushered out, and you can't stay longer because lunch is already expected. This creates a certain amount of time pressure at breakfast.

Super friendly staff, the food is very good at fair prices and the ambience and view is very nice. So highly recommended.

At the end of the street you will find this great restaurant. You have a wonderful view of the Kiel Canal. Even if it's still cool outside you can sit on the terrace, blankets, pillows and heaters are available. So far I've only enjoyed cake and coffee there, but I'll definitely visit the restaurant again for a main meal. The staff was excellent, very attentive and friendly. In the picture is the pear chocolate cake, a latte macchiato and a homemade lemonade in the background.

We love having a waffle and some ice cream there for the kids. The great climbing frame creates a few free moments for the adults

...super nice, after an appointment in the street, my colleague and I stopped there for a moment, in the best spring weather we were served very friendly and professionally, super nice too!!! Unfortunately, I didn't get to try the very tasty, fragrant food... but that was due to my lack of time... :-) I'll definitely do that again!!! really a very nice place for a break!!!

See nice food, really good and nice service. We will come back next time we visit Kiel

Unfortunately we were a bit disappointed. We had reserved a "nice table" the day before. When we got to the restaurant it was half empty. We got a table right in the entrance area, between the walkways. Very unpleasant.....The gentleman from the service wasn't really friendly either....I had to ask him to come to the table again to take another order. He seemed bored or annoyed to us. The main course (roast beef and pan fish) was quite okay, unfortunately the fried potatoes were too soft. It was also strange that sometimes whole potatoes were served. Salt was also saved. But the dessert was great. It's a shame anyway, for a 30km journey we would have wished for more...

Very friendly staff and very good breakfast buffet, everything your heart desires!

Recommendation - very tasty, friendly staff, prices reasonable. Fine!

We've been here twice now for breakfast. Always with a larger group and everyone thought it was really good. What I particularly liked was that everything was replenished in a really timely manner. The crew has a good feeling for what goes away first and is needed again. Apart from that, everyone is really friendly.

Very nice location, right on the canal with a great view! The food and the restaurant are very good and leave little to be desired! Staff and service are very good! Were here for the third time now! Everything OK

We were there in the afternoon after a walk and were lucky to get a table. Friendly welcome and service. Very was very delicious. You can always go back.

Very tasty food made from regional ingredients. Service staff at a top-class level of friendliness. And the ambience and surroundings invite you to linger.

The location is great, the interior is more like a hall. But that's a matter of taste. I found it uncomfortable. The food wasn't good for me personally. I think it had something to do with the holiday menu. The goose was just leftover junk. At least that's how it seemed to me. Klos already had a light skin on it... kept it warm for too long. But okay , certainly not that easy with this run. But given the steep price, you can expect better quality.

Delicious vegetarian Christmas menu and very friendly staff.

Tolles Ambiente, aufmerksames und freundliches Personal. Die Speisen waren qualitativ leider nicht hochwertig. Gans leider zäh und nicht richtig erwärmt. Dazu Maronenpüree mit fragwürdigem Geschmack - ich mag Neues, aber das war mehr unansehnliche und muffelige Pampe - kein Geschmackskontrast/-erlebnis. Die schönen Räumen mit aufmerksamem und freundlichem Personal laden zum Besuch ein, doch die Speisen spiegeln nicht wieder, was man beim Lesen der Karte erwartet. Auch die Nachspeise (Bratapfelparfait) schmeckte nicht ansatzweise nach Bratapfel. Textur des Parfaits allerdings super! Der Kaffee danach war derart säuerlich, dass man leider nicht von Kaffee reden kann. Wirklich schade, aber bei rund 150,-€ für drei Personen war das keine Glanzleistung.

Delicious food with a view of the North Baltic Sea Canal

We had a very nice birthday party with 45 people in the large hall of Margaretental. Our guests were very satisfied right from the start. Nice set-up of the guest tables, very tasty buffet (feedback: “The sour meat was amazing”) and service that fulfilled all of our wishes. We can recommend the restaurant for a celebration. The only downside is that you have to go home at 10 p.m. when it's still so nice.

In advance! We were only there at cake time! Well first of all I have to say that it is really a nice atmosphere. Great restaurant! But that was it. It starts with a telephone conversation. An older gentleman on the phone who makes it clear that children are not necessarily welcome there. Then you only have two hours of reservation time and you shouldn't stay a second longer, otherwise you'll be very late. (With the slow service, no wonder) Then it took them almost 40 minutes to make 5 waffles. And of the 5 ordered, only 4 came. So we had to wait another 20 minutes for the next one. At least they apologized for that. 20 minutes before the end of the reserved time, the man in question walked past the windows in front of the room to see if we were slowly starting to leave. Which I personally consider to be outrageous. Friendliness was definitely missing. The waffle came cold. Just like the other components. The grits were frozen (which isn't a bad thing), but they were so sour that even the ice cream couldn't take away the strong acidity. Unfortunately I can't recommend it. Customer service is simply different.

We stopped by the restaurant for a piece of cake and a coffee. The waiter was rather grumpy in his manner, which didn't bother us at first. However, when we took our order, he hit us several times and seemed incredibly annoyed. The cake was also an absolute failure. The apple cake was grated apple with peel and cream and the cream cheese cake tasted like nothing with fat. In addition, the cake and the gelatine were so hard that they almost crumbled. No trace of creaminess. We were really very disappointed!

Unfortunately, the taste of the cake was a total failure and it was also overpriced (€4.50). The staff was also rude and not particularly friendly. Too bad.

Great restaurant, good wine selection, friendly and attentive staff and great view of the NOK

Wonderful sunset on the beautiful canal. Very accommodating team and extremely tasty food at reasonable prices. It couldn't be better, keep it up 👍

Service and food were all good. Can only be recommended.

Es war der Anlass, daß die Brücke für Radfahrer und Fussgänger frei war. Wir sind dann zum Margaretental spaziert. Nach einer herben Enttäuschung vor einiger Zeit mit dem Abendessen mit oiligen labberigen Bratkartoffeln haben wir die Kaffeetafel getestet. Kaffee kam auch bald ,leider lauwarm und sehr stark und bitter(3,60?), und eine kleine Portion für einen Pott. Nachdem der Kaffee halb leer war kam eine kalte Waffel und ein Frischkäsekuchen der leider für Diabetiker geeignet war und nicht wenig tierische Gelantine , und Aprikosenscheiben aus der Dose. Der Boden war ca 5mm dick aus krümmeligen irgendwas. Das war's dann mit Magerretental!!

Very nice restaurant, but a bit expensive. But for a nice evening with delicious food it is recommended

Nice ambience, nice service and good food

An excellent restaurant near Kiel, with a focus on regional cuisine. Located on the Kiel Canal, you can look at ships passing by while you enjoy the delicious food served in generous portions. The service is very attentive and friendly. Attention: people use the same names as each other! The prices are reasonable and consistently cheaper than in my home region. I ate crab soup and fried cod, both of which were just great! Unfortunately there was no room in my stomach for dessert.

Very tasty food, fine wine selection. The location on the canal is particularly beautiful, but the ambience is also right. In addition, a very good price-performance ratio. We'll definitely come back.

Very nice restaurant with delicious food 😋👍

Super nice service, very good food 👌👍

Successful start! Great location, food good. Update October 18, 2024: absolutely recommended! Ate very well. We'll be back.

A great place and a great location. It's nice that it was so beautifully prepared. However, the cake wouldn't make me come back and the older gentleman in service could be a bit friendlier. But I would like to come back again because of the view and try something hearty. Everyone has a bad day sometimes ;).

We celebrated our 80th birthdays in Margaretental with 50 guests. The celebration started with breakfast and ended with waffles, red jelly and coffee in the late afternoon. The food was delicious, the service was excellent. We and our guests were very satisfied and would like to say thank you to the team!!

The location on the canal is fantastic. The service was completely overwhelmed, after bringing the food and drinks no one came. We had to wait a long time until the waitress finally came after loud calls to take our further drink requests.

You should also write everywhere that there is no hot food at 3 p.m.! The staff immediately told us that we weren't allowed to sit on the covered terrace because they didn't want to get sick! Then she handed us the menu and told us that there was only cake! It doesn't get any worse!

On my special day (birthday) I chose this restaurant for breakfast. After reserving a table by telephone a few days before, the three of us set off on the journey. My impression exceeded and exceeded everything.... Great table, great view, very nice food buffet... great prices, plenty of choice.... not to forget the nice waitresses and waiters who came before, the staff is very nice. Since today, this restaurant has had 2-3 more guests as regulars... warm greetings will be back soon...

A modern, cozy restaurant. Very good food with a great location right on the canal. You have a direct view of the canal, ships and the other side through the wall of windows. You can take a nice walk along the canal before or after visiting the restaurant. There is a playroom for children, can bring dogs. Can also rent space for festivities.

The service wasn't attentive enough in my opinion. For example, no bread was served in advance, which is actually a common rule in this restaurant. After we asked about it, they just said they had probably forgotten. Furthermore, no further drinks were asked.

Very nice atmosphere on the canal, very nice staff. Unfortunately I didn't eat anything, so no review... Until next time ✌️👍

Highly recommended! A great location with the best view of the Kiel Canal 🤩 The service employees are all very friendly and service-oriented! The entire ambience is harmonious, the furnishings appear to be newly renovated and modernized. A pure feel-good atmosphere. The menu offers a bit of everything (fish, meat, etc.) and is not overloaded. The kitchen knows what it's doing! My panfish with 3 kinds was excellent, the fried potatoes were perfect! Prices are reasonable and completely fine. A place to stay. We'll be back... and have to try the cake, unfortunately it didn't fit in my stomach anymore 😇 Thank you very much!

Good lunch menu. Very nice view.

Building beautifully rebuilt and stylishly renovated. Prices are okay and food tastes very good.

Not again for coffee and ice cream...and anything... We went there with our bikes for a drink and an ice cream. The cup of coffee was ok, the cappuccino was thin and carelessly presented. The 2 scoops of ice cream each were the simplest product from a chest. The 'hammer' was the cream on top - like the cheapest spray cream, it dissolved when served. When clearing away we asked if everything was ok... No, the cream wasn't ok, is that spray cream? Answer: This is gastro cream from a dispenser... Ok, as others have already written, the location isn't everything! We won't be coming back!

Wir waren mit den Rädern auf ein Getränk und ein Eis dort. Der Becher Kaffee war ok, der Cappuccino dünn und lieblos angerichtet. Die jeweils 2 Kugeln Eis waren einfachste Truhenware. Der 'Hammer' war die Sahne darauf - hat sich wie billigste Sprühsahne bereits beim Servieren aufgelöst. Beim Abräumen wurde gefragt ob alles ok war... Nein, die Sahne war nicht ok, ist das Sprühsahne ? Antwort: Das ist Gastro-Sahne aus einem Spender... Ok, wie andere schon schrieben, die Lage ist nicht alles ! Wir kommen nicht wieder !

Dozens of friendly staff, complaints are dealt with immediately

CAKE IS SO LIKE, COFFEE DELICIOUS, male service friendly, quick and attentive. Location really nice and ambience tastefully modern! Highly recommended: Margaretental!

Great location with a view of the NOK. However, this is also reflected to some extent in the prices.

Coffee chat with a great view of the canal. The staff is great, all guests are on first name terms. We think that's great. Got hungry, ate something that was very tasty. We'll be back, stay that way. 😁☀️😁😁😁

Location isn't everything. Charging 18.50 for lunch is steep. 2 measly pieces of fish and a mini portion of fried potatoes.

Very nice atmosphere, friendly service. You can sit right on the canal

The waffles are great. But we were there recently as part of a small birthday party and I was pretty disappointed. It wasn't busy (lots of empty seats) and even though there were only 5 orders, it took over 1 hour. I ordered a large portion of fries, the fries themselves weren't bad, but I still felt ripped off. Less than 25 fries just isn't an expensive adult portion for me. In addition, almost everyone had something missing and we had to ask. It took another 15 minutes until the ketchup came. But the conditions were very nice. Our table (outside) was so crooked that some of the glasses tipped over and everyone (especially the older ones) had back pain afterwards. Sorry, but just too expensive for these conditions!

Zu teuer. Die Lage ist nicht alles. Für Mittagstisch 18.50 mit 2 mickrigen Stücken Fisch und WENIG Bratkartoffeln Ist überzogen.

A beautiful wedding celebration as a closed society. Great place, recommended

Very nice restaurant, great menu, delicious coffee and cake. A wheelchair toilet also gets a sixth star.

Unique location. Decent dishes. BUT: the boss had taken our order. After waiting for the soup for over three quarters of an hour, we asked whether our food had perhaps been forgotten. Actually. The boss apologized and our soup, and the main courses also came quite quickly. However, we were given the soup and a spoon with it. No napkin, which actually belongs with it. Cutlery and napkins came with the main course. And in the end the boss also cashed in. I would have expected that, in addition to a normal apology, there would have been an offer to do something good for us: for example, a coffee for dessert. But it didn't come. From there: only three stars out of five.

Location on the NOK is second to none. Attentive, friendly staff, menu is broad.

Ich gehe jede Wette ein, dass unsere beiden recht selbstbewusst bepreisten (je 27,-) Kalbsschnitzel reine Fertigprodukte vom Großhändler waren, die man in eine Friteuse mit selten gewechseltem Fett geworfen hat. Die Panade war angebrannt, nicht aufgegangen und roch penetrant nach Fisch. Das Fleisch selbst war recht zäh. Sogar die Schnitzelsemmeln an der Autobahn wirken da appetitlicher. Die Aussicht ist schön und die Servicekräfte sehr freundlich. Zum (Trinkgeld) Abkassieren kommen dann aber die ingesamt desinteressiert wirkenden Betreiber. Unsere Anmerkungen zum „fischigen“ Schnitzel wurden jedenfalls komplett ignoriert.

The table outside for 6 people was only available under protest. The food came, but without cutlery, so it was cold. In addition, sometimes the food that was ordered did not arrive or was incomplete. It was only cleared away after a request from a non-responsible service person. Overall unfortunately disappointing. Have eaten better there.

**Restaurant Margaretental** Unfortunately, our visit to the Margaretental restaurant was a disappointment. What we ordered wasn't brought and the service was inattentive and poor. Our food was almost cold and we had to specially request the cutlery. We were also served the wrong food and there was no insight or goodwill from the staff. There was also no sign of any concession or effort towards the guests. Although the location on the canal is nice, this is greatly marred by the narrow-minded and difficult staff as well as the overpriced prices for small, maximally lukewarm portions. Thanks, but we definitely won't be coming back. ---

Great ambience, great view of the North Baltic Sea Canal, you can sit outside wonderfully. Magnificent view.

Great view of the canal. And really good ice cream

Wir waren mit 4 Personen zum Abendessen, das Lokal war normal besucht. Das Essen wurde nicht gleichzeitig, sondern in großen Abständen gebracht, Bratkartoffeln erst auf nachfragen. Zwischenzeitlich wurde andere Tische bedient. Die gefüllte Hähnchenbrust war trocken und eher geschmacklos, die Bratkartoffeln waren lauwarm und die Sauce zum Matjes ein Fertigprodukt. Für die aufgerufenen Preise nicht befriedigend.

Very nice service, the food was very tasty and beautifully presented.

I was happy to get to know a new restaurant. However, the mood faded as soon as I entered the restaurant. The guest room is quite dark, with dirty tables and partitions to the terrace that have a greasy film on them. The terrace itself is unkempt, not swept. There is also a service staff that calls you by the first name without asking. It had more of the charm of a bistro on a campsite. The location right on the canal alone could certainly make a great restaurant, but it's not an inviting place and it's a shame to waste money here.

Incredible location, we only wanted coffee and waffles though

An incredibly beautifully located brick building that has been tastefully converted into a beautiful country inn. So far so good. This, and the location on the canal, basically justify higher prices. Unfortunately, the quality of the food for me and my companion left a lot to be desired. Dry roast beef and tough, stringy liver don't do the ambience justice.

The breakfast is good, but far too short. You can now stay seated longer and not be asked to leave at 11:30 a.m.... What is not possible is that breakfast is prepared slowly or rather quickly at 11 a.m. And then the sentence from the kitchen... We can do that... Well, I'll pay for it... The scrambled eggs lack spices! The atmosphere is great and also the playground for the children. Has anyone thought of it! Drinks are also included in the price, which makes a big difference. It's a harmonious breakfast, everything you need is there. We like being there, if the criticisms are accepted, it would be even better.

Everything was very GOOD - service, food, drinks - and the view of the Kiel Canal and ships

Very good food and cake. When the weather is nice, nice view of the NOK.👍

Four of us went back for lunch. The quality of the food was good as always. The rennet portions were outrageously small and at best appetizer size. This can scare away regular guests.

Another successful evening. It's lovely to sit in the green. Watch the ships right on the canal and enjoy the very nice atmosphere and the delicious food. The service is very nice and attentive. Thank you for the lovely evening.

We were able to spontaneously host our wedding dinner in Margaretental. A lot was made possible within a short period of time. All guests were satisfied with the food. Everything went smoothly. The location on the canal is also very nice.

Breakfast on Sunday is unfortunately not recommended as the price/performance ratio is unfortunately not right. Organization of the plates/no vegetables/no signage of the food/little selection (instead of so many egg dishes, maybe one more type of salami that everyone likes)/staff friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, it cannot compete with other breakfast offerings where the price is similar. Scrambled eggs not seasoned well, cream cheese too much salt (both still tasted good so far).

The old excursion restaurant has been beautifully designed again, the only downside is that since it is in a residential area, celebrations cannot last longer than 10 p.m.

Very nice restaurant on the Nok in Kiel Suchsdorf

Canned asparagus with ready-made hollandaise. Oh well. The Wiener Schnitzel breading is not airy, the fried potatoes are not crispy. Anyone who ordered panfish from us was satisfied. Conclusion: Nice place, nicely located, but you don't need to go there because of the food.

Everything fits. Excellent regional cuisine.

Nice breakfast eaten with friends

Great ambience right on the canal, attentive service. The food was good, the portion of Labskaus was a bit small.

Very nice restaurant. The service was very friendly and attentive, despite the increased number of guests. I wouldn't have wanted to swap places with the staff :o). The food was very good and the parking situation was also relaxed, as you can also park on the street if the parking spaces are already occupied. We will come back. Thank you for the lovely evening.

The food was tasty and appetizing, the fish was a little overcooked, but it was still ok. The service is nice, northern German, and the location couldn't be better.

Priced a little higher. View of the Kiel Canal. The menu didn't suit my taste. Accordingly, I was a bit disappointed that there were no classics like schnitzel, currywurst, etc.

The location is perfect on the North Baltic Sea Canal. Nice atmosphere. I don't like the cakes and the service needs to be better...

Little choice for lunch. There was a lack of salt in the food, but it was otherwise ok. Service was good, view is very nice.

Positive: the breakfast buffet, the coffee Negative: the baked rolls, unfortunately only three different types! Plus the rolls were rock hard!! After cutting it, the plate was full of crumbs and there wasn't much left of the roll itself. That is not how it works! I've never experienced anything so bad before! By the way, where were the egg cups? I didn't find any, it doesn't have to be! It's a shame, but a successful breakfast offering looks different to me!

Wonderful location, right on the canal. Super nice service… but the portion of Labskaus, for €19, was more of a sample portion. The sour meat was not sour but rather tasteless. The fried potatoes also had to be seasoned. Conclusion: based on all the 5 star reviews, I expected more in terms of taste.

Nice atmosphere with a great view. Unfortunately we had to wait a very long time for our food. The food was very tasty except for my salad. Unfortunately, I didn't like the dressing at all and my husband's liver was too dry.

The view of the canal is a dream. Delicious food, great ambience.

We like to go there for a coffee after a walk. The waffles are very.

Very nicely located with a beautiful view of the NOK

Good location on the canal, nice view! Homemade, delicious 🎂