Restaurant "Weisse Düne" in Norderney

Never experienced such an unfriendly waiter.

Ideal for a short break and a cold beer

After a long walk on the beach we deserved coffee and cake. Very friendly staff, delicious cake and a nice atmosphere by the burning fireplace - we'll come back here again!

Completely overcrowded, especially when the weather is nice.

Nie wieder dieses Lokal. 1,5 Stunden gelaufen am Strand. Ca. 30% der Tische besetzt. Trotzdem Schlange am Eingangsbereich, weil man angeblich wegen Personalmangels, platziert wird. Keiner kümmert sich, Schlange wird immer länger. Die Ersten gehen. Dann hat die einzige Servicekraft mal Zeit, auf die Wartenden zuzukommen und es endet in einer Schreierei und Unverschämtheiten. Wir, und auch andere, gehen jetzt, aufgrund dieses keinesfalls gastfreundlichen Verhaltens. Es gibt, Gott sei Dank, auch noch andere Lokalitäten, in denen man freundlich bedient wird und sich willkommen fühlt.

It's a shame, all charm and coolness has been lost. From “standing in line” to paying, it’s just tension. People - we are responsible guests. If it's too full for us or we can't find a suitable place, we'll just leave. The only thing that matters here is how it best suits the white dune and the operation. What the guest wants doesn't matter. You are led to a place that doesn't suit you and have to sit next to people, which you don't always want to do. Always outside, never inside. So - what a pity - please do everything as before...

We stopped for lunch and had a bite to eat. The service was very friendly and quick. We had the potato soup and the sweet potato soup in a mason jar, very tasty and delicious. We'd love to come back.

Wir haben die Weisse Düne bei einer Strand-Wanderung besucht und konnten in der Sonne auf der Terasse Platz nehmen. Der Service war aufmerksam und wir hatten eine schöne Zeit. Das Essen und die Getränke waren schnell da.

Great place, great ambience, great service and delicious food 😃

Spontaneous lunch break during a day trip to Norderney (group of 7). When the weather was sunny, the White Dune - especially the outdoor area - was very well attended. We were lucky that we were able to get a table inside for our group after a short wait. Food good, service excellent 😊. After dinner we went to the nearby beach.

In any case. One waiter wasn't well-mannered and gossiped a bit too loudly about other guests. He should still work on that

Sehr gutes Essen, tolles Team und eine wunderbare Location in den Dünen … mehr muss man nicht sagen 😋 P.S. Nachtisch am Kamin hat großen Spaß gemacht!

Great location in or behind the dunes. Be sure to try the ice cream!

Really cozy restaurant with a fireplace corner to chill out, read, slow down, relax,… Something like a lounge with comfortable sofas and seating. Often very busy so that you have to wait at the entrance until a space becomes available. That shows how popular it is here. It can be stormy and cold outside, but it's cozy and relaxed by the fireplace. Definitely worth a visit and my favorite: the hot chocolate :)

Cake was excellent according to fellow travelers - best in the world according to SERVICE 😄 the ice cream was also delicious.

Herbal Frisian charm with witty service.

Many thanks to the great team at the White Dune, great preparation, service, humor and the great food, O.Heimann dog training team and customers

Wasn't mine. The much-praised currywurst in a glass was really bad. You can save yourself that.

We were in this restaurant today, February 3, 2025, around 1:30 p.m. after a long walk on the beach. We were looking forward to it because of previous positive experiences, but we were bitterly disappointed, which I would like to describe from my perspective. We arrived pretty exhausted; about a third to half of the tables were occupied. Although we were greeted warmly, we were left standing at the entrance for a very long time. We then asked if we could choose a table, this was answered in a friendly manner, a suitable table just became available (we were in a larger group) the ladies and children sat down, I had them in the meantime Jackets hung up. When I came back, there was a very unfriendly instruction that you couldn't just sit down because you had to wait outside until you were assigned a seat because the table had to be cleaned. Instead of resolving the situation easily and simply giving us another free table, either temporarily or generally, the waiter decided to put the whole group back in front of the door, again pointing to the sign, it very much seemed like an "educational measure for stupid people." tourists." Our group was then invited back in and ate something, which was probably OK, but part of the menu was probably not available due to a supplier failure. Maybe that's why the waiter had a bad day. Personally, I decided not to eat there after this number because I follow the principle of not sitting at a table where you or your family are not welcome. According to the others in the group, the food itself was OK, not great but OK. Maybe it will be better on the next visit, we'll see

I would like to write a DIN A4 page, but I'll keep it short: Thanks for Uncle Doctor and the Gutedel from Zähringer. That was excellent wine advice. The ambience and service were also just great. We felt totally comfortable with you.

It was certainly hard to find such a haughty, arrogant and unfriendly service person! But it was successful. The guest is clearly shown what he is in the "White Dune": a necessary evil in order to earn (a lot of) money, but nothing more.

Always my pleasure …. Nice staff and dogs are also very welcome

Beautifully located, high quality food, creative cuisine and great service! We'll be back!

For many years we have been to the White Dune at least once during every stay on the island, both during the day and for dinner in the evening. We still fondly remember the great vegetarian burger with mozzarella and antipasti, which unfortunately has disappeared from the menu for some time. Unfortunately, over the years we have noticed that the service and friendliness of (the majority of) the staff has steadily declined, more and more tables have been added to the detriment of the ambience, while the prices have increased several times a year in some cases, and the portions for some But at the same time the courts became smaller. The last time we were in the White Dune in the evening was in October 2024. It took three waiters to open our bottle of wine. This is what you should expect for a dinner in this price range. This weekend we went to the White Dune again. Unfortunately, the two waiters who were responsible for our area were extremely rude and left a really annoyed impression. We have always enjoyed being guests at the White Dune; Based on our experiences from last year and this year, we will probably not visit the next time we are on the island.

Fantastic evening that cannot be beaten. The food was excellent, as were the wines that were recommended to us. It was really a great atmosphere! Thanks to Fabian and the kitchen team!

The White Dune has always been worth a trip. Even in high season you have to expect to have to wait longer for a table and that's totally okay. Unfortunately, in recent years the focus here has only been on maximizing profits. The number of tables has been increased and they are now so close together that you could actually sit down at one table. If someone stands up, the table behind them has to move their chair closer so that they have zero freedom of movement. This means that some tables cannot be served. Everything has to be passed on to several people, which means the volume is extremely high and the comfort is lost.

Super Service Sehr aufmerksame Bedienung Geschmacklich hervorragendes Essen Dazu was fürs Auge Volle Punktzahl Gerne wieder

It's actually a shame, because the food and location are great. The head waiter, however, thinks he's some kind of "cult original" but is so incredibly unpleasant that you're glad to have it behind you.

Great ambience, service unfortunately a bit unpleasant and disruptive, food good (I just can't recommend the vegetarian island burger)

Eaten so well. The photos say it all. Wines and staff top.

Very nicely located in the dunes and close to the beach. The selection of food and drinks is good, the prices are acceptable. The ambience is very balanced and aesthetically well coordinated. The service is very nice, but you can sometimes be overlooked or forgotten in the hustle and bustle, so you have to make yourself noticed

Great place to stop off. Also worthwhile in winter...

Wir waren zu einer gemeinsamen Geburtstagsessen dort. In der Dunkelheit Ende November empfing uns eine wunderbare Atmosphäre, die wir bei einem Gin Longdrink (Gin hausgemacht aromatisiert) am Kamin genossen. Dann gab es geminztes Erbsensüppchen, Surf&Turf und Kabeljau und Tiramisu, nebst Weinempfehlung. Es war alles okay, so wie man es bei der Preisgestaltung erwarten sollte. Es ist aber, was Koch-Phantasie anbelangt noch Lust nach oben! Nicht gefallen hat uns der etwas flapsige ( nicht unfreundliche) Kellner mit Basball-cap sowie die etwas zu breit aufgestellte Speisekarte! Weniger wäre hier mehr am Meer. Das wunderschöne Ambiente hat es zu einem sehr gelungenen Abend gemacht!

Great location. Food and drink very tasty. Definitely worth a visit.

Nicely done, but the gentleman in the “kiosk” outside could work on his mood ;) When I asked for a bottle of wine, instead of grape juice, I got a detailed explanation as to why there couldn't be any wine here.

Super delicious almond crumble...you should try it

I've never experienced anything like that before, they were simply ignored, other guests were approached and told to wait until it was their turn, we made ourselves known but he didn't come, if that's the future, goodnight, never again, it couldn't be worse job, we left the half-full restaurant after 20 minutes without eating anything

Highly recommended...like Zanzibar on Sylt...you have to visit it!

You have to eat currywurst before you can die. The kale dish is great too! But after that you're fed up...

We love coming to the white dune regularly and enjoy the delicious food in the beautiful ambience of the sand dunes. However, this time our waiter only had bad words for us. When asked if we could pay, he looked at us, rolled his eyes and simply left. Unfortunately for us it was an inappropriate gesture towards the customer. Otherwise we were very happy with the food itself.

Gemütlich wie immer, lecker wie immer, coole Kellner. Trotz oder grade wegen des Sauwetters hatte ich einen schöner Aufenthalt.

Very good food. The beach is probably the most beautiful beach on Norderney.

Price performance is no longer right, too expensive for the service offered.

Very good and tasty food. Great menu. Staff also very friendly and competent

Great location. Unfortunately it is always very crowded, but the food is really good.

Emder Matjes - sehr lecker - und dazu ein Saukalt (Bier) - auch ch sehr gut. Preisleistung und Ambiente stimmt . Service ist auch ok .

Very tasty, very friendly, always happy.

The White Dune was once a place to chill. Unfortunately, things have changed quite a bit, as my visit today showed. I can't help it that there are only 2 employees available for the interior area and one of them assigns people places in an annoyed barracks tone and makes stupid statements at the same time. The hype around this place is a thing of the past. Greetings to the company management: Profit is not everything , is once again investing in more and service-friendly staff.

The exact right stop in the right place! Either to refresh on warm days or to warm up in the cold season. There is a corresponding menu and the selection is wide and delicious. Very nice and attentive service, diverse crowd. There is a public toilet in the building that you can use without having to eat.

Very nice and cozy with delicious food.

We ate at the Weisse Düne three times in 10 days of Norderney vacation! The spicy potatoes are awesome. The service is extremely nice, attentive and funny. The kitchen is fantastic with great ideas and creations. We're already looking forward to March 2025... We'll be back! Many thanks to the great team for the pleasant time with you 😍😍😍

Oh yes… actually everything was great and worth 5*. It's just a shame that the stress was noticeable during operation. Everything would be better if there was more calm. But there is just too much going on in these locations But... all misunderstandings were cleared up and I give the service a lot of credit for that

Ate great apple and plum cake. Really big portions. Coffee in large cups absolutely justify the price. Service humorous, quick and friendly. The long journey from the town is definitely worth it.

More appearance than reality. Great ambience, friendly service. Food was tasty but not worth the price.

Grießpudding bestellt, Vanillepudding erhalten. Der freundliche Kellner nahm die Reklamation an und den Pudding mit, kam mit demselben zurück und dem Gruß aus der Küche vom Koch persönlich: "Der (Grießpudding) ist immer so." Was kann man daraus schließen? A Der Koch lügt. B Der Koch ist nicht fachkundig. C Die Speisekarte bietet einen Pudding an, der aus einem speziellen Inselgrieß hergestellt wird, den man auf der eurasischen Kontinentalplatte nicht kennt. Wer hift mir bei der Lösung?

Very tastefully decorated, delicious food and drinks and the service was very friendly

Walk the beach from the town to the white dune, stop for a delicious meal there, and then go back again. This is how to relax on Norderney

Hello ! I took a break there! The staff was very nice and friendly! I can only recommend the White Dune! it's definitely worth it! Feel free to come back 😁💯🏖️❗❗❗

After a long walk on the beach you will find a nice restaurant here with a good menu and nice service. If you don't want to walk back into the city after eating, you can easily take the bus that leaves directly below the restaurant. Attention: As of October 2024, 2nd week of vacation, the last bus leaves at 4:55 p.m.

Vordrängler werden bevorzugt bedient. Einfach Seiteneingang benutzen und lange Schlange umgehen. Personal ist das egal.

The Weisse Düne restaurant offers an excellent mix of traditional cuisine and modern touches. We had the opportunity to try the potato soup with crab and the braised veal cheeks and loved them. The potato soup was creamy, rich and perfectly seasoned, the fresh crabs gave the dish a delicate, maritime touch. The braised veal cheek was tender and juicy, with a wonderful depth of flavor - simply outstanding. Particularly worth mentioning is the Saukalt from Gruibingen, a very refreshing and aromatic beer that went perfectly with the dishes. The Weisse Düne not only impresses with delicious food, but also with a relaxed, inviting atmosphere and attentive service. A visit is definitely worth it, both for connoisseurs of northern German cuisine and for beer lovers.

I also recommend reserving a table in the evening. It is much quieter than during the day as only people with reservations are there. The ambience in the darkness and the lighting with candles also has its special charm. The menu is different than during the day (although a few dishes from the normal menu are also offered). All dishes have something special. A big compliment to the kitchen. The waitress can always make a recommendation that you can rely on. We'd love to come back in the evening. The photos show the saddle of lamb with mustard crust, mushroom gnocchi and tomato compote.

Super delicious food, excellent service. Thank you Sandra and the entire team for a successful evening. It was so great!!

Except for one waiter who said he was irresistible, everything was really great. But people who don't know that their arrogance prevents another visit. You should watch this. It's a real shame that someone like that exists in a place like this

Gladly! Here is a positive review for the restaurant Weiße Düne on Norderney: --- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The White Dune on Norderney is simply fantastic! The food was excellent – ​​fresh ingredients, lovingly prepared and tasted great. I was particularly impressed by the service staff: despite the large crowds and a completely full terrace, the team was always friendly, attentive and courteous. You felt completely comfortable. A great place to enjoy good food in a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Nice atmosphere, delicious food, very nice service staff and dog-friendly. It couldn't be more perfect!

Delicious dishes in the cozy “dune barn”. Always my pleasure. Some vegan dishes are offered. The downer: pretty decent prices

Well-visited place. Gladly again.

We took a short break here, the place was very full, but there were several options to buy something to drink and enjoy it on the beach.

The service was very nice and helpful, quickly showing you a table with a smile. Coffee tastes terrible. In addition, cow skin as placemats on tables and dozens of flies that sit on food, drink and people.

Great atmosphere, unfortunately also full. It's best to take a blanket with you, a beer to go and off to the beach.

Relaxed atmosphere, delicious cake and friendly staff, even for dog-owners!

In the finest October weather, this location was full of people. The numerous seats inside and outside were all occupied. The catering and service were good.

Very tasty... a little more expensive but definitely worth it

Tip top friendly and professional service from all employees. Fabian does a lot of things right and appealed to us with his style. Good selection of drinks and the best burger of my life. We felt very comfortable.

Very friendly service and excellent food.

Currywurst was great, potato soup was a bit lame, service was flippant as always.. turned around in annoyance and breathed heavily because we wanted to pay with a card.. and otherwise not really friendly.. What a shame Addition 2024, great wine tasting, great food, good service WeißeDüne & Friends

The Weiße Düne restaurant on the North Sea island of Norderney is the perfect place to relax and recharge your batteries after a long beach walk on the northern beach. As soon as you enter the restaurant you are greeted warmly and shown to a free table. The ambience is upscale, but still cozy, which fits perfectly with the typical North Sea charm. Particularly noteworthy is the cleanliness of the tables and the entire furnishings, which appear very well maintained. Thanks to the spacious rooms, everyone can find a place that suits their individual preferences. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating, which makes the stay even more pleasant. From a culinary point of view, the restaurant is particularly impressive with its delicious plum cake and the island's typical Frisian ice cream, which is particularly recommended.

Very well organized. Despite the busy crowd, we were quickly assigned a seat. As always very satisfied.

Great restaurant with a very special feel-good factor in every respect! We were able to round off our short vacation perfectly with a visit to the White Dune. We will definitely be repeat offenders & returning there again at the next opportunity. Great ambience in a cozy, romantic, rustic atmosphere. Attentive service without any trace of intrusiveness. Great food with selected ingredients and the taste is absolutely amazing. We had the braised veal cheeks and the rack of lamb, what a poem! The perfect end to this great island. We are happy that we treated ourselves to this & thank you for the wonderful evening!!!

Great location and well chilled drinks.

Pretty, modern restaurant. Very friendly and attentive service. Good food, attractive presentation. Very happy again. Pleasant atmosphere

Very tasty food, great service, fantastic ambience. Always my pleasure. Highly recommended! 👌

Everyone who has ever visited Norderney knows the white dune. Nice place to see. The food is good and the prices are still okay.

A very nice restaurant that always offers delicious daily reports. The food is always prepared very lovingly and has always tasted very good. I can recommend a visit to the White Dune to everyone! Any intolerances are also taken into account and the staff is very friendly and you feel welcome.

The restaurant is a little outside, you have to walk about 40 minutes from the city center. This walk along the beach is definitely worth it. My wife and I have visited the White Dune several times and would go there again and again.

It was just too crowded. Waiting in line to get a seat.

A friendly welcome and very friendly service throughout the evening. The food is absolutely worth the money and tasted excellent. The atmosphere is very pleasant and you immediately feel at home. We'd love to come back. Thank you 😘

Ate delicious warm chocolate cake and drank a cold beer.

Nice service despite the high volume. Food is recommended.

We had a wonderful evening. A great spot by the window with a view of the sunset. The service consists of young people. They had everything well under control. It was a nice relaxed atmosphere. We really enjoyed the food. It was well prepared and seasoned.

Right in the dunes. Good service and delicious food.

Sehr netter und flotter Service. Essen genial. Die Location super gemütlich. Lediglich am Abend hätte ich gerne etwas mehr Licht gehabt. Aber damit konnten wir leben. Wir waren super zufrieden

Beautiful idyll, unfortunately not enough space to linger (can be expanded). Very crowded

Always great. We always enjoy coming there.

Always full but you can still find space at large tables.

Great restaurant, nice view, nice service

Soooo friends....great place, friendly staff... We just had a drink. The beer "White Dune" was sold to us as a local beer... but unfortunately it comes from Swabia according to the label on the bottle... what a shame...

nice place. enjoy your meal. nice service. A sun visor in the evening would be good. that was very stressful.

Sehr schöne Location (wir saßen in den Lougesesseln am Feuer), der Service obwohl Hochsaison sehr nett und unkompliziert (6 Sterne). Die Getränke sehr gepflegt, das Essen (Mittagssnack Burger und ein Salat) waren schmackhaft und lecker, sahen gut aus und die Preise waren angemessen. Wir kommen gerne wieder.