XO Seafoodbar in Hamburg

A fantastic restaurant with very friendly staff! You feel welcome and always receive good advice!

We ate here yesterday and were absolutely thrilled. Great atmosphere, really great service (friendly, attentive, helpful), and delicious food. We also got a delicious non-alcoholic daiquiri upon request. If there's a new menu for winter, we'll definitely be back! Just keep in mind that parking is really difficult.

Great shop with great service and great food. Creative cuisine with great products, perfectly presented and delicious. We had the large menu and were not disappointed. The service was very attentive and entertaining, and they gave great advice on drinks. Great evening in a great shop!

We were 4 men who ate a 6 course seafood meal. It was good. But a bit overdone with mussels and other shells. Extra quality that there was a small crab inside a mussel :-) Good service and good atmosphere.

Top food, and the guys are ace! Highly recommend.

It was very disappointing and, unfortunately, simply poor service. On top of that, they charged a flat rate of €5 per person for tap water. Any inquiries and questions were met with unfriendly responses, with the suggestion that we could go elsewhere. Sad!

My wife and I had a great experience at XO. We sat at the counter, which I would recommend if you like to watch and interact with the kitchen staff preparing the food, and we ordered the fixed price, four course chef's menu. It was really great. The food was tasty, and it was fun talking to the kitchen crew. Gabi took care of us from behind the counter, and she, along with the rest of her colleagues, did a great job. We especially liked that they would take the time to answer any questions we had about the food. They were very nice and talented. Our favorite food items were the razor clam appetizer, the main, which was perfectly cooked char, and the dessert, a tarte tartin with french plums. Highly recommend. Great experience.

We had a fantastic evening here yesterday. The food was excellent, the service extremely attentive. We will be back.

We didn't like the famous crab pasta, of all things. I had it as a starter and was totally disappointed; it had a dull taste. But I didn't say anything so as not to influence my friends. Two of them had the pasta as their main course and said exactly the same thing. All the other dishes were good, albeit on the high side.

We wanted to spend one last relaxing evening and enjoy a nice meal before our return trip. The appetizers took a while to arrive, but they were tasty. For the main course, I had pasta with crab, and my wife had the catch of the day. Unfortunately, despite repeated requests, the team wasn't able to bring additional sauce within 45 minutes – and the pasta was quite dry anyway. Since we were sitting so close to the kitchen, we also overheard people mocking our request ("They shouldn't be so fussy, everyone wants sauce... there's enough sauce"). In this case, the concept of the semi-open kitchen proves to be more of a disadvantage. Our subsequent complaint was also dismissed – it was "not that bad" and one shouldn't "take it personally." Other guests may see things differently, but unfortunately, we're left with the impression that we probably won't be coming back.

We arrived spontaneously and got a table right by the kitchen. Highly recommended! You have an open view of the kitchen. The kitchen and waiting staff are excellent. The service is very competent and attentive. Every plate of food was perfect. We all really enjoyed both the wine and the cocktails. We'll be back and recommend it to others!

I've been following this concept for a long time, it's currently the best!

We spontaneously got a table and were delighted. Not only was the creative food excellent, but the service was also perfect. Very competent and courteous. The wine recommendation was fantastic. Thank you for the lovely evening. We'll be happy to come back.

Delicious food and very friendly hosts. We'd love to come back! 😁

Very weird neighborhood, very tight/small restaurant setup, extremely small table, very uncomfortable. Worst and most expensive pasta menu in the city, pasta smell old and very bland taste for 30+ euro. Overrated price and boring wine list. Trainee staff was serving us and had to go back to the unprofessional manager every time. The manager was rude and making the face back to us after we commented about pasta quality. At least the mussel was nice… otherwise this would be our worst night in Hamburg.

Bad and unprofessional manager. Not very nice overall compared to the overrated price we paid.

We came here for my brother birthday party, but the experience we had was very unpleasant. The manager was not helpful to the training servers for our table. The pasta smells unpleasant, smells old, and when we complained to the manager, he made the attitude and without giving any reasons back to us.

Bad experience. Overrated price. Poor the chef and the owner for having bad team of operations. Bad setup, very hot inside, small table, dont come here for group over 2 pax. Don’t order pasta, their pasta is old, and it’s ramen not pasta. Please re consider, there are many more better places. Bad wine despite us asking for the best option for german wine. Servers dont attend us enough, we had to ask 2 times for refilling wine and nothing happened, we had to pick our own bottle to refill, thats when manager made the face and attitudes to us. Horrible and expensive experience.

Bad atmosphere, hot, dark, messy. Make sure you sit outside with cigarettes smell, much better than inside, don’t risk. Pasta is nasty, smell like coming from 6 months+ dry package, no where close to fresh (per manager’s claim) and instead of accepting client’s comment nicely, the male manager intentionally ignored us afterwards, we got to ask 2 times to refill the wine, nothing happened. Once we stood up to take the bottle ourselves, the manager made fun and stupid faces, attitudes. If you’re looking for good mussels, fish… maybe, if you are looking for good pasta and services, think twice or more.

Bad experience, manager is not professional, treat customers unequally, pasta is not nice (old with bad smell i would say). The male manager (wearing personal attire) intentionally ignored us and making the "atitude", after we commented about pasta. Overated price to what you get really. Don't risk.

Not quite cheap but good value for money considering the quality

We enjoyed the four-course menu and were impressed, even if not everything was entirely to our liking. We'll be happy to return on our next visit to Hamburg.

Perfect service - great dishes - a kitchen team that more than delivers

We had a wonderful evening at the XO Seafood Bar and enjoyed an outstanding 6-course menu. Every dish was creative, perfectly balanced, and delicious. Our table overlooking the open kitchen was a highlight, and the kitchen team behind it was also very friendly. A big thank you to Lukas, our waiter, who made the evening perfect with his attentive and warm manner. We will definitely be back!

Hilarious and amazing waiters, very very good seafood and one of the best espresso martinis I’ve ever had.

We booked for a birthday but we had nothing about. Food: Very expensive for the quantity/quality. Bread was ok, oysters very dry and cheewy, sashimi was ok and mussels were also good. The pasta was not really balanced and fish was served a bit undercooked Disappointed by the dessert, really poor. Service: Our waiter take care of our table in a good way, we had a long waiting on the main course but nothing crazy about. Was nice to have the chefs coming at the table to explain the dish. So far the place has a good ambience but the prices are not justified by the overall quality.

Had a fantastic dinner here. Absolutely divine seafood, great service, fantastic selection of wines and delicious cocktails. I'll definitely be back.

Definitely a recommendation. Great young team, everyone very courteous and professional. The food was very good. The chairs could be a bit more comfortable. ;)

My wife and I recently dined at XO Seafoodbar and had an exceptional experience from start to finish. We arrived a bit early—before their official opening—and were greeted warmly by a waiter who, despite the staff being in their pre-service briefing, graciously stepped away to welcome us with a glass of champagne and offered us seats on the outside terrace (it was a sunny, pleasant evening). This level of attentiveness and customer focus set the tone for the entire visit. Once we were seated, we started with a beautifully presented Sashimi as a starter, followed by the catch of the day—Salmon-bass (Adlerfisch)—served as a phenomenal filet accompanied by perfectly prepared vegetables. We paired our meal with an outstanding 2020 Chenin Blanc from Domaine Arnaud Lambert (sadly, their last bottle), which complemented the dishes perfectly. For dessert, my wife enjoyed a delicious Tarte Tatin while I had one of the best Negronis I've ever tasted—kudos to the bartender! Throughout the evening, the entire team at XO Seafoodbar was friendly, proactive, and attentive, ensuring a truly memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for anyone seeking exceptional seafood, top-notch service, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Great fish restaurant for a special evening. We had the 4-course surprise menu accompanied by delicious French 75 and well-selected French wines. Update 2025: One year later, still a great experience! New photos added.

Love the shop! The menu is especially excellent 🐟

Simply a 5/5. Along with kiosque, it's one of my favorites in Hamburg. Great service, a lovely atmosphere, and the food is simply phenomenal. We couldn't have had a better evening.

Good service and very tasty food. However, the main courses were more like appetizers in terms of quantity. There was no side dish for the mussels.

Really great food in a great atmosphere.

Top food! Top service! It was an absolutely successful evening! We didn't really understand the decoration (astronauts), but that's secondary to a good meal and a great experience.

Particularly great were: Eggs on Eggs on Eggs, Apple Tarte Tatin and the Razor Clams Rockefeller. But 9 pieces for €32 is really great. Had a great evening. Thank you!

We took the 4 course chefs meal and this was definitely a highlight of a recent trip to Hamburg. The head chef explained how they made each course and the ambience was welcoming and friendly. Definitely a recommended experience!

Great cuisine and very smart service. The original wine selection is also worth special mention.

Wir waren zum dritten Mal in diesem Restaurant und bis zum letzten Mal hat alles gepasst und alles sehr lecker geschmeckt. Der Service ist hier sehr gut und sehr freundlich. Diesmal waren wir allerdings nicht ganz zufrieden. Die berühmte Pasta-Krabbe schwamm in einer sehr fetten Soße und war viel zu viel überpfeffert. Wir wollten es beanstanden und zurückgegeben, allerdings haben wir es nicht gemacht. Ich habe aber meine Calamaretti Calabria zurückgegeben, die Soße war viel zu fett und Calamaretti waren viel zu bitter. Unsere Laune hat ein leckerer Wein und der sehr leckere Hauptgang, Catch of the Day, ein Adlerfisch, aufgemuntert . Abschließend hätten wir uns nur für den Hauptgang mit Wein und Dessert entscheiden sollen.

We had an incredibly great and delicious evening at the xo seafood bar. The service was great and very friendly, attentive and humorous! We decided on the 4-course menu and received a greeting from the kitchen and bread with dips. Everything had great umami and was perfectly coordinated. Thank you for the great evening and we'll be back :-)

One of my absolute favorite restaurants, innovative dishes. Innovative ingredients, cool Laki's concept, but the chef has thought about using high-quality ingredients!

L’unico piatto vegano non era disponibile. Mi è stata proposta un’alternativa ma non mi è stato detto in cosa sarebbe consistita. Mi sono ritrovata a mangiare un’insalata con caviale vegetale che non avrei ordinato. Porzioni molto contenute.

An unforgettable evening that we were able to enjoy and experience both culinary and personally. Many thanks to Leon and the great kitchen team.

An unexpected delight- food was delicious and creative. Service was warm and attentive.

4 course menu for 79 euros per person. Plus 2 x greetings from the kitchen. A dream. You have to try it! Price performance that fits! We're going there again. Thanks! Recommendation!

Two people ate the course meal... I was disappointed after reading the reviews. The food was fresh and good using caviar. The pasta is very salty and expensive for the price.

This place is exceptional, not only for the food but also atmosphere and most definitely service. This place came recommended to us from a local and we now understand why. First they graciously switched our table to make it more accessible to my mom with a health ailment. The servers were in general very nice and we are grateful they accommodated us in English. The food was awesome especially the trout and the bread. Lastly, I recommend the white negroni. One night in Hamburg and truly so memorable here!

Great quality, everything the sea has to offer is fantastically prepared. We sat at the open kitchen and watching the chefs was a joy!

Great food, good, relaxed atmosphere.

Two days after I had reserved a table for 4 people (4 weeks in advance) and had already provided my credit card details, the table was canceled by the restaurant. On the originally planned day, I received an email asking if I wanted to come because there was probably an error in the reservation software. I can't judge the food, I found the treatment of me as a potential guest strange.

Absolute recommendation!!! The ambience, the food and the great service more than convinced us, we will definitely come back!!! For starters we had the sourdough bread with miso butter and caviar, then the crab pasta and the freshly caught fish of the day - in this case cod with onion puree, hollandaise and savoy cabbage. At the end, of course, we didn't miss the homemade apple tart. All around an ABSOLUTE PLEASURE!!! (Of course we can also recommend the wine ;-)) A special thanks to Leon, who made our evening perfect! Kind regards from Düsseldorf and see you soon XO!

Lovely attention to detail and very inviting people (Gastlichkeit).

Great place for the seafood and fish lovers! Price value worth taking Menu option as you get a lot of variety for the money (4 course menu for 79 Euro per person). Drinks are on a higher end but portions are generous. What is really pricy compared to the other restaurants of the same league are oysters - 5 Euro for 1 oyster, so personally would not take it again. Overall great experience, stylish place and friendly staff.

Let's keep it short - a gastronomic third place in HH. Perfect evening, best place, authentic, down to earth, fun service, great food, good wines, cold champagne. Fine vibe - Germany needs nothing more than restaurants of this kind. Mille Grazie ♥️

Tenemos el menú de chefs de 4 platos y nos quedamos gratamente sorprendidos. Los mejillones de barbacoa eran un punto culminante seguro, y el skri estaba delicioso. Sentí que el sashimi decepcionó la experiencia como el pescado sabe a nada... El personal era muy amable e hizo un gran trabajo para garantizar que toda la comida estaba preparada de forma segura para mi esposa embarazada.

For me the best fish restaurant HH

The dishes were delicious. The professional and very friendly welcome. We ate a la carte. The sauces that accompany the vongole and red squid are a delight…finish the plate with your spoon 😀we will return in summer for the new menu and the terrace

Mega tasty, great team, interesting location

Absolutely delicious! Were there for the first time and are thrilled. Great service, great atmosphere and the staff recommending a meal selection was brilliant. We really enjoyed it and definitely recommend it. And come back!

UnFassBar, delicious, friendly and beautiful. Real hosts.

A friendly welcome, very attentive service, a good wine selection and great food were the highlights of my birthday.

Our reservation was canceled a few days before without any reasons. It's exciting that you're still asked to leave a review...

We were absolutely thrilled with the XO Seafood Bar. Top food, very tasty Prosecco as an aperitif, great wine. The service also appealed to us, with its casual but at the same time very competent manner and a joke on its lips. In addition to the furnishings, this made the whole atmosphere seem pleasantly relaxed and appropriate. Price-performance was absolutely fine for the quality on offer! The only thing that bothered us briefly was the water flat rate, as it seemed as if it applied to both sparkling water and still water, but we were then charged the flat rate twice (i.e. €5 each). Maybe that's okay in principle, but perhaps you could have mentioned at the beginning when offering it that you should decide or that there are two flat rates (especially if there are only two of you). But we will definitely overlook this little thing or misunderstanding and would recommend the XO Seafoodbar to others and would definitely come back ourselves.

outstanding in food and service!.... atmosphere could be slightly improved, especially temperature in the room on a cold day

Best seafood restaurant, first-class quality of products and craftsmanship of the kitchen. Very good wine selection and fantastic service from Leo.

We spontaneously wanted to go out to eat in a good restaurant. Researched on the internet and became aware of the seafood bar. The table reservation online worked great. The food was great and the service was a 10/10. I suffer from two food allergies and we specified these when we reserved the table. Someone from the kitchen immediately came to the table and explained to me that they would be happy to conjure up alternatives and that I didn't have to worry. It's rare to experience such good service! Absolute recommendation if you want to treat yourself to a good evening :)

We had a wonderful evening where everything was just right. Great service, tastiest food and a perfect atmosphere. An absolute recommendation for anyone who wants to eat really well and have a great evening!

The table reservation via the reservation system was a bit adventurous but ultimately successful. We were greeted very friendly and the five of us sat at the table a few steps up. The service was attentive, we tried our way through the appetizers in a very uncomplicated manner: clams, BBQ clams, sashimi and the pasta crab - with delicate taste explosions in the first three appetizers mentioned. At the beginning we each chose a delicious cocktail that was unknown to us. The main courses (fish, calmar, lobster) were a little more simply presented, but cooked to perfection and seasoned appropriately and aromatically. The ambience is casual, the background noise is spirited, but everything is harmonious. For dessert we chose a delicacy called Coup Denmark, which we have never experienced before! It was a successful culinary evening, we will be back. (Unfortunately no photos, we love to eat and enjoy...)

Delicious food and very nice team - a place to come back - and recommend to friends

Very good fine dining on St. Pauli. Seafood at its best.

Simply recommended for an evening for two or with friends. A culinary delight with excellent service.

Service, food and drinks simply outstanding

Extraordinary experience – a perfect evening! We had the pleasure of spending an evening at XO Seafood in Hamburg - and it was simply fantastic! As soon as you enter the restaurant you can feel the special atmosphere: stylish design, a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere and an attentive team that warmly welcomes you. The food? Simply sensational! The quality of the seafood is outstanding – fresh, perfectly prepared and combined with creative, sophisticated flavors. We were particularly impressed by the presentation of the dishes, which were served with great attention to detail. The service was excellent: friendly, competent and always there at the right time. We felt completely comfortable and enjoyed every moment. XO Seafood is definitely a recommendation for anyone who wants to enjoy great seafood creations in a special atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

Great service and fantastic seafood. Thank you for the lovely evening.

We ordered the 4-course surprise menu and were absolutely thrilled. The dishes were imaginative & incredibly tasty. We'll definitely be back soon!!

Very attentive but unobtrusive service - perfect! We had a separate table in the front area, so we noticed relatively little of the rest of the ambience. Had the 6-course Chef's Choice Menu and all courses were top!

Great food and service. We recommend taking the 4 course menu.

Sit back and let the Chef du Cuisine choose! An evening vacation in the south of France👌🏻

Great cuisine, great staff, brilliant bartender...thank you for a great evening 🫶

As always great! Food was great, service was super nice and funny (especially Mr. Goldbrille) – just an all-round great evening. We had the 6-course menu and it was really amazing. We wanted a strong white wine with it, the first one wasn't quite right, but no problem: drink on the house and the next bottle was a perfect fit. Service simply on point! The only minor criticism: the tables are really small for the sharing menu, and you sit pretty close to your neighbors. But to be honest - with the food and the service you quickly forget that. We'll definitely be back!

A perfect evening for me! Excellent cuisine and impeccable service! 5 stars!

It's been on the list for a long time, it's finally here and what can I say: an absolute happy place in foodie heaven. The food was spectacularly delicious, the service was warm. Here, quality is very important in all facets without it becoming stiff and overly elegant. Best place in Hamburg for seafood!

From the telephone reservation to the reception in the restaurant to the service during the meal, everything was great! We really enjoyed the evening, would be happy to recommend you and would love to come back... 🫶🏼

Excellent food and very attentive, friendly service. If you get there early, you'll get a drink, but unfortunately you'll end up standing around in the room because you can't sit at the bar.

We went for a nice dinner as a couple and tried six different dishes and one dessert. Everything we ate was fantastic. We had already decided to try their signature dishes, Pasta Krabbe and Scallop, before arriving, and they did not disappoint. For starters, we ordered two oysters each and asked for recommendations for the rest. We were suggested Sakana Gyoza and Sashimi Crudo—both were good, though not mind-blowing. We also picked Red Calmar ourselves from the menu without seeing any reviews or recommendations. I must say, it was one of the most unique dishes I’ve had in a long time. If I had to recommend just one dish, this would be it! For dessert, we were torn between Tarte Tatin and Burnt Cheesecake. Since everyone around us seemed to be ordering Tarte Tatin, we went with that. However, we were seated near the bar, and when they prepared a Burnt Cheesecake for another customer, the aroma lingered, making us wish we had tried that as well! When making a reservation, you can choose your seating area, and the bar seats are the first to sell out. Since we sat near the bar, we had the chance to observe it closely, and I would highly recommend sitting there for a more immersive experience. In contrast, the dining area had terrible artwork—so much so that it completely disrupted the otherwise serene interior. As an architect, my humble suggestion would be to maintain the funky character while also striking a balance in design. We had two glasses of white wine each, and since they forgot our scallop dish, they generously refilled our glasses at no extra cost. The total bill was €197, excluding tip.

Yes, these extremely annoying emails disguised as customer orientation unfortunately make a very nice evening appear in a somewhat overly ambitious professional light. Nevertheless, I'm happy to give my review. And it's also true: unfortunately I don't have any photos of the really good moments in life.

casual fine dining! A great team that you feel the energy they love their job. Tasting menu in simple and deluxe options. Always an amazing experience to go there and try something new.

I felt very comfortable there. The food was very good and I had a nice evening there. I can recommend the menu. A small change in the order because I don't like dessert was problem-free. The kitchen worked very well. Of course I would like to come back.

The experience was absolutely brilliant. We decided to seat at the counter to watch better the kitchen. The service was great and the food was delicious. The chef was explaining each single dish. Definitely high recommended!

Seafood? If not here, where else? Product quality in focus: raw pike perch, aromatic oils, pickles of vegetables and berries and crunchy side dishes. Creations that I wouldn't have ordered otherwise. Fresh, straightforward wines. Not cheap but fair prices. Calm announcements in the open kitchen, very professional. I'll be back!

The first time for me in the xo seafodbar and definitely not the last time. We had a great evening - perfect all around and great service and a new team. I'm already looking forward to the next time.

We had the 4-course menu and it was simply fantastic! Thanks for the great evening!

A perfect evening in a great location with great food and a wonderful team. It doesn't get any better

Wonderful place, with great food and really good service! In my opinion the best place to eat good seafood!

Our visit was a complete success: Great food Great service Cool music from the 80s Thanks for the lovely evening! TuH

As always everything was great!

Cozy restaurant with a focus on fish and seafood. Interesting menu, the food itself still has room for improvement in terms of taste. Service friendly and attentive.

We are “repeat offenders” and our anticipation was fully confirmed. The surprise menu was very tasty. Thank you for the lovely evening.

Super hip seafood restaurant, artsy, great engaging service team, food is excellent. Prawn pasta is excellent. Absolutely recommended. A reservation is helpful

We put our dinner in the chef's hands with the Chef's choice 4 course menu and certainly didn't regret a thing! Absolutely beautiful made and arranged and perhaps more importantly, amazing and deep flavors. Its pricey, but worth it. My first impression when we walked in was how friendly and welcoming the staff was. From the bar tender to every member of the wait staff, we were greeted with a "hello" or "welcome" while we walked to the table and everyone seemed so happy to be there. These little details really make a big difference.