XO Seafoodbar in Hamburg

I had a course meal for 2 people.. I went after reading the reviews and was disappointed. The food was fresh and good because they used caviar, but the pasta was very salty and expensive for the price.

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!

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 ♥️

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...)

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

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

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

Service, food and drinks simply outstanding

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Always really good and tasty. Great ambience, super nice staff.

We enjoyed a menu and it was truly SENSATIONAL! Pasta crab is an absolute must and for the main course we had the skrei with onion purée and kale. Great! Cool location, relaxed staff and great cuisine! We're coming, see you soon! Thanks

Service was very accommodating and was able to give good advice. The bar concept was convincing, the atmosphere is relaxed. The fifth star for the cook who personally served our food. Thank you.

Fantastic evening for seafood lovers. The menu is highly recommended and the wine selection is first class.

Great food, super service. An experience

We love the crab pasta and the vongole were also excellent. Always nice, courteous service.

Great seafood restaurant in urban Hamburg. Chef's Choice menu is a real recommendation. For foodies, a seat at the counter is a must, close to the young, dedicated kitchen team. Relaxed, attentive service.

We chose the 4-course surprise menu and were not disappointed. Creative composition, taste first class, charming and courteous served in a casual atmosphere. In dry January, the drink offering “without” was convincing 😊. We felt very comfortable and would love to come back.

This was our first time at xo. At first I was a little disappointed because we had to order a menu with so many people. BUT: everything was really successful. It tasted exceptionally good. The service was refreshing and just really good. I give one star less for the ambience. The passage was quite narrow. I personally found the high chairs & table very fancy but a bit uncomfortable for the amount of time it took.

A great evening, thank you to the kitchen and the service. The food was exciting, tasteful and visually convincing and really made you happy. The service was calm but attentive, and the whole atmosphere was very pleasant. We'll be back and will definitely choose the big Chef's Choise again.

As always, it was a lovely evening at xo! Best service ever (for my wife's birthday)... Many thanks to the team!

Im Gegensatz zu einer anderen Michelin Empfehlung wurden hier unsere Erwartungen nicht nur erfüllt, sondern übertroffen. Super einfallsreiches Menü mit tollen Kreationen, super netter Service - wir haben uns sehr, sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen beim nächsten Hamburg Aufenthalt sicherlich wieder.

Great service, great food - and child-friendly too. Smooth 1

We had a very delicious evening! The 4 course surprise menu was great! The food is exceptional, innovative and well presented, the aperitif is super delicious, a great selection of wines and the service is top! Thank you!

Really nice experience! The Gyoza was divine.

We had the 4 course meal and it was great. You have to try the pasta with crabs. We'd love to come back :)

We really like the sharing principle and this time the four of us were able to try many delicious fish and mussel dishes. Each dish with a different seasoning and emphasis, everything very balanced!

Seafood at its best. If you want to enjoy a great experience with unusual food with really good service in an exceptional and relaxed atmosphere - this is the place!

Very nice evening, great service, delicious food.

Great food 👍🏻 Service flopped Ambiance Not for us

We had the 5-course menu. Highly recommended!

We had the 4 course menu with friends from Austria and it was spectacular. Wine and unusual cocktails were super tasty. The service was very friendly and quite knowledged. I would come back any time! Highly recommended!

Food and service were quite good but the table we sat was near the kitchen and we did not like that. Considering the amount spent and the experience, the table should have been different.

For me the best service in Hamburg, attentive, competent, friendly, courteous. My absolute go-to when I want to be sure that the evening will be really nice and I want to leave with a pleasantly happy feeling. And don't miss the lobster ramen.

We had a great evening at the XO Seafood Bar yesterday. The 4-course menu was outstanding - fresh seafood, creative preparation and perfectly balanced flavors. Every course was a pleasure! The service was attentive and friendly, the atmosphere stylish and cozy. An all-round successful evening – we would love to come back!

An unusual, beautifully decorated restaurant in the middle of St. Pauli. The service is very attentive. Highly recommended are the BBQ mussels and, as a side dish to the main course, the cucumber salad and spinach with sesame. Really everything was very tasty and exceptional. Thank you for the lovely evening!!!

Great card with knowledgeable staff

Food/menu was great - the wine accompaniment replaced by surprise cocktails was great - but your service made the evening for the four of us the best of our stay in Hamburg!

Im Lokal:Die Lautstärke im Lokal.(erschwert die Unterhaltung.)Die Gerüche der offenen Küche.(aufdringlich) Wer‘s mag? 45 Plätze auf dieser Fläche, die Tische ,sehr eng beieinander. So muss man sich entscheiden, ob man den Brotkorb oder Teller auf die Knie nimmt. Jacken und Mäntel werden an Haken übereinander gehängt. (😔)Der Service ist sehr engagiert und arbeitet professionell. Die Speisen: kleine, interessante Karte. Küche: ist auf hohem Niveau., (erstaunlich, was man in dieser kleinen Küche zustande bringt). Sehr störend sind die extrem lauten Geräusche der Showküche.Davor der Tresen mit 5 Hoch-Stühlen mit direkten Kontakt zur Brigade.(2 m von der Mini Toilette entfernt). Deren Schiebetür schließt nicht und man blickt ins Lokal. Die Karte ist hochpreisig. Lobenswerte Qualität,es schmeckt was auf dem Teller liegt.Die Küche liefert passend eine sehr gute Leistung was Textur,Sensorik,Optik angeht. Die Weinkarte passt sich an, erscheint dabei sehr großzügig kalkuliert. Man muss es mögen dass der Küchenchef vom Kabeljau nicht das hochwertige Mittelstück verwendet.(Kostenseite) Man muss es mögen, dass der Küchenchef entscheidet, was der Gast auf den Teller geliefert bekommt.Der Inhaber gibt das Konzept vor. Man nennt das Omakase, „ich überlasse es Dir“. Was nichts anderes heißt: Der Gast MUSS sich anpassen. Das Konzept ist klar Kosten drücken, auf dem beschränkten Platz rauszuholen was man rausholen kann und dabei doch eine gute Qualität zu liefern. Ob man darauf setzt das der der Hype und der Bekanntheitsgrad des Sterne- Kochs auch hier auf das Zweit Lokal abfärbt? Mit gemischten Eindrücken verlassen wir das Lokal, (sicherlich werden wir nicht wiederkommen.Lage,Umfeld,Gegebenheiten,Interior,Konzeption schliessen das aus.

Everything great, food + service + ambience.

There were two of us in the XO. Super delicious seafood creations consumed in 6 courses. The red mullet was godlike. What a look, what a feel, what a taste. Tender, hot, loved by the grill. Requests/incompatibilities were taken into consideration. Personally moderated by the glass wine accompaniment was top and overall service was super on point, not intrusive, always attentive. The Alton caviar was particularly great, and we treated ourselves to a 30 gram can of it on top. The sourdough bread (not with the caviar, of course there was toasted white bread) is also a delight. The rooms are stylish, modern and young at heart, which is also fun if you don't prefer seafaring romance.

We had the sensational pasta crab 🦀 we were thrilled, the entire evening was a success. Great team 🤩

Food was ok, only the portion size of the lobster pasta was smaller than expected. Thanks to the appetizer and bread, we were still full. Chairs a bit uncomfortable but otherwise the furnishings are very nice. Unfortunately, the smell of cooking wafts into the dining room. Service was quite friendly and experienced.

Excellent food and drinks, completely new taste experiences, very attentive service, and quality has its price. It was a bit cool at the window facing the street, but it didn't detract from the culinary pleasure.

I've been looking forward to eating the legendary pasta crab for a long time and it was worth it! The other dishes we had were also delicious. The service was friendly, courteous and gave us very good advice on everything. We'll definitely be back. The journey from Stuttgart to Hamburg was worth it. Greetings go out to the whole team

Great food, calm service, excellent evening. Gladly again

We had a 4-course menu. Starting from the amuse-bouche to dessert, everything was super delicious. They also have nice wine pairing.

The fact that tables are allocated multiple times in one evening is not entirely to my taste, but it is understandable as a measure to optimize sales. The rule that reserved tables are only kept free for 15 minutes beyond the booked time, as announced in the confirmation email, is also understandable and okay. Now about our visit: We had reserved a table for four people at 9:00 p.m. and arrived on site at around 8:50 p.m. Since the table was still occupied, which understandably wasn't a problem, we were offered to wait outside with a beer. We happily accepted this solution and enjoyed a really delicious beer. At around 9:10 p.m. one of my companions asked about the status of things. The answer was that the table would become available “immediately”. At 9:25 p.m. I personally asked whether we could still expect our table that evening, since on the one hand we were hungry and on the other hand it was getting quite cold outside. I also referred to the 15-minute rule communicated in the email and asked whether this rule also applies to the restaurant. However, the dark-haired employee's response was anything but professional: "If you keep delaying me, it will take even longer for your table to become available." That was unacceptable for us. Disappointed, we left the restaurant and looked for an alternative where we were served in a friendly and appreciative manner. What particularly bothered us was the feeling of being ignored for over 30 minutes. Even if business is going well, a guest must not become a supplicant. If you plan multiple seatings to get the most out of it, that's your right. However, it should then be ensured that the tables are available in good time and that waiting guests are not overlooked.

The first impression: it's loud and narrow, the smell of kitchen is intrusive. 45 seats, mini tables, very close together. Wardrobes and coats are hung on top of each other on hooks. catastrophic. The service is dedicated and professional. Food: small, interesting menu. Kitchen: is of a high standard, amazing what you can achieve in this small kitchen. The extremely loud noises from the show kitchen, 5 high/stools with direct contact to the brigade, and the toilet 2 m away are very disturbing. The sliding door doesn't close and you can see into the restaurant. With the mini tables you have to decide whether to put the bread basket or the plate on your knees. The menu is expensive, with reasonable portions. You have to like that the chef decides what the guest gets on their plate. The owner provides the concept. This is called omakase, “I leave it to you”. Which means nothing else: the guest MUST adapt. We leave the restaurant with very mixed impressions and the feeling that we don't belong there again. Addition: After I submitted the review, XO wrote to me and asked for a review..."You read the reviews" Well apparently not, or the program/app will not be supplemented/expanded, etc.

Unfortunately very disappointed. Pasta crab was bland, unspectacular during consumption, a slight spiciness/flavor only came after eating. Pleasing: The noodles had bite. Ice cream and apple fritters were carelessly “served” on the plate as dessert, but luckily they tasted good. But generally unspectacular, boring, unimaginative.

It was a great evening. Great food and very loving service! I can only recommend it!!!!

Nice uncomplicated restaurant with fantastic food! Very creative, highly recommended.

We love this place. The food, the ambient and the staff are all amazing. We have tried mussel, krabbe pasta, scallops and gyoza. All very delicious and well prepared. I also recommend the counter option for sitting so you can watch the kitchen.

We are in love!!! The location is so loving and casual, the service is incredibly attentive and not only extremely professional but also very charming. The food is amazing ♥️ we have never eaten such great fish. Unfortunately, since we are only in Hamburg for two days, we made another reservation for today yesterday! ♥️

Food was OK (3.5-4) starters better than main course. The wait between servings on Omakase menu were way too long, sometimes over 25mins. We went for a 6 course surprise menu and 3 of us left hungry. Nice vibe of the place, open kitchen which is visible to some of the tables