Die besten Restaurants in Cuxhaven

From a rough diamond to a new jewel in Cuxhaven As a rule, I am always cautious about giving overwhelmingly positive reviews, especially when too many top ratings for the establishment being reviewed, in this case the “Esszimmer” restaurant, could lead to increasing demand. Nevertheless, in this case I will be very happy to do it. The name “dining room” sounds simple and comfortable. When you enter the dining room, you will find a stylish, minimalist yet comfortably furnished guest room. I feel comfortable here because of the relaxed and natural people, also known as guests. This is due to the friendly, warm welcome from Annemike Schmeelcke, who is responsible for the service. She is constantly supported by young, committed service staff, so that everything runs smoothly and harmoniously. If possible, I like to enjoy the 7-course menu that changes every month, although you can of course order less at any time. A 3-course menu is offered for a basic price of €70, each additional course for €12.50. However, given the very creative choice of food that I eagerly look forward to every month, I don't want to miss out on a course. Because what the entire team around Timm Schmeelcke in the kitchen and Annemike conjures up on the tables every month is very imaginative and of remarkable quality. The fact that the well-known restaurant testers from the various well-known companies have not yet discovered and rated this gem is a big mystery to me. If I were a Michelin tester, Timm's cooking skills would be worthy of at least a "Bib Gourmand" if not one star for me. So far, however, the dining room has not been recognized anywhere there, which is incomprehensible to me. But perhaps this is great luck for the many (regular) guests who would like to enjoy the highest quality cuisine here on a regular basis at fair prices. Since the dining room is currently only open from Thursday to Saturday, a spontaneous attempt to make a reservation could probably become more and more difficult over time. In my opinion, if you are lucky enough to still be able to enjoy the January menu, you should definitely not miss the first course on the menu, the “Solei”. It would be a sin. Sounds simple, but what Timm conjures up on the plate and Annemike charmingly serves is not only a perfect feast for the eyes, but also a great vegetarian taste experience. In my opinion, Timm is a virtuoso master of all types of cuisine, be it fish, meat or vegetarian dishes. But every time, even though I'm not a vegetarian, his vegetarian compositions are THE highlights in his varied menus for me. That's why I'm particularly looking forward to the month of February, when the dining room will, among other things, offer a purely vegetarian menu. I don't want to miss this menu, which hopefully also includes 7 vegetarian courses. Most likely one highlight will chase the next. I am excited. By the way: The drinks menu is extensive and offers a sufficient selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for everyone at reasonable prices. I wish the entire team continued such creative culinary ideas and a continued success with so many relaxed people as guests, even if the restaurant will one day receive the long-deserved awards from various restaurant critics. Pictures are from the January 2025 menu (Solei, picture with green sauce)

My son (9) wanted to try the chocolate cake because he wasn't sure if he liked it. He got a small piece of cake on a powdered plate with chocolate sauce ❤️ . His verdict: the best chocolate cake in the world!

We spent our vacation in Cuxhaven last summer and had the pleasure of visiting Jens and the team from "Butter bei die Fisch" in the Lotsenviertel. A highlight of our stay was definitely the smørrebrød we ate there. These were not only incredibly tasty, but also prepared with great attention to detail. Every bite was a delight! A tip for Swiss: These are smørrebrød and not rolls!! ;-) Another unforgettable experience was the paella that we were able to enjoy. The paella was superbly prepared, rich in flavors and perfectly done. We were very impressed. The ambience of Butter Bei Die Fisch is very cozy and maritime. Not only perfect for a relaxed evening, but also highly recommended throughout the day. The service was friendly and attentive, and Jens made us feel very welcome. We can recommend Butter at the Fishes to anyone who wants to enjoy fresh, high-quality food in Cuxhaven. We are already looking forward to our next visit to Cuxhaven. We will definitely also visit Jens and Butter at The Fishes

Good pizza. But not so much place inside, better to book a table.

Sehr gutes Essen. Menge reicht völlig aus.

Super tasty fish dishes. Great atmosphere. Very nice staff. We really enjoyed it again and would like to come back next year

Had a wonderful Christmas party. From the ambience to the service to the cuisine, everything was TOP. Thank you

Incredibly nice operator, great rolls. Delicious and generously topped at really fair prices. Absolute recommendation!!!

If you would like to eat salmon, I recommend trying it here. Over the years it has been consistently very good quality. Many thanks to the cook 👩‍🍳

Very nice atmosphere and very big laurels in advance. Unfortunately, my plaice of Finkenwerder was drowned in oil, just like the fried potatoes. However, the fish platters looked quite appetizing. You have to like Momo's style.

It's a fish stall and the herring rolls I got here were quite tasty.

Sehr leckere Pfannkuchen ob herzhaft oder süß. Sehr freundliche und zuvorkommende Bedienung. Von außen unscheinbar.

As guests for years, we were unfortunately disappointed this time. We even let the pasta dish go back. We miss the great Italian food, which feels like it is increasingly giving way to Asian cuisine. It's time for us to look for a new restaurant with Italian food. And that's really a shame.