Must-see restaurants in Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

  • Seesteg

    East Frisian Islands

    Nordeney's Michelin-starred restaurant offers à la carte and multicourse dinners using fresh seasonal ingredients, such as monkfish with fennel and…

  • Bremer Ratskeller

    Bremen City

    Ratskellers were traditionally built underneath the Rathaus (town hall) in every German town to keep the citizens and civil servants fed. Bremen's – in…

  • Natusch

    Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

    This wonderful seafood restaurant is spread out over several dining rooms with distinct nautical styling (including one that purports to be a copy of…

  • Vengo

    Bremen City

    This bright little cafe-restaurant with natural-edge wood tables serves up a menu of delicious, filling vegan dishes, namely soups, salads, pastas …

  • Kleiner Olymp

    Bremen City

    This homely kitchen in Schnoor has a wonderful atmosphere, delicious (and not too heavy) North German cuisine and very reasonable prices. With a selection…

  • Tarte

    Bremen City

    A little tucked-away Das Viertel restaurant with cool jazz music, Tarte is dedicated to the Alsatian speciality Flammkuchen. A large piece of flatbread is…

  • Restaurant-Schiff Seute Deern

    Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

    The lower deck of a giant, three-masted barque (sailing ship) built in 1919 has been converted into a floating seafood restaurant with understated…

  • Casa

    Bremen City

    This long-standing local favourite evokes a slight Mediterranean vibe, and serves up salads, fresh pastas and an inspired selection of tapas. Top marks,…

  • deLeckerbeck

    East Frisian Islands

    This friendly restaurant specialises in fresh North Sea fish and seafood dishes, as well as East Frisian regional dishes such as Ostfriesische Dicke…

  • Ständige Vertretung

    Bremen City

    An offshoot of Berlin’s best-known restaurant for homesick Rhineland public servants, this large, bustling place thrives on its political theme and solid…

  • B – Burger Bar

    Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

    Choose from a dozen towering burgers in different styles at this upmarket-casual place. Menu options range from a classic bacon-cheeseburger to a 'surf &…

  • Engel Weincafe

    Bremen City

    Situated on a sunny corner in Das Viertel, this popular hang-out exudes the nostalgic vibe of the old-fashioned pharmacy it once was. The menu features…

  • Schröter’s

    Bremen City

    A modern bistro with artful decoration, Schröter’s is known for its antipasti and abundant mains, with options such as risotto, duck breast and snapper…

  • An Der Schlachte

    Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

    This popular restaurant with friendly service specialises in local fish and seafood – North Sea crab, perch, plaice and salmon, to name a few – but also…

  • Olympisches Feuer

    Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

    You may find yourself surprised by the quality and authenticity of this excellent Greek taverna, which is about as far on the other side of the European…

  • Loui & Jules

    Bremen City

    This surf 'n’ turf place located inside Hotel Überfluss does excellent wood-coal grills, with steaks starting from €20, but it also has many cheaper…

  • Edel Weiss

    Bremen City

    Opposite the Hauptbahnhof, this friendly, rustically decorated haunt is famed for its hearty fare and friendly staff, as well as its schnitzel and, in…

  • El Mundo

    Bremen City

    This huge restaurant, with enormous chandeliers and portion sizes almost as big, can get long queues for a table. However, if you're lucky with your…

  • Katzen Cafe

    Bremen City

    This popular Moulin Rouge–style restaurant opens out into a rear sunken terrace bedecked with flowers. The menu runs the gamut from Alsatian to…

  • Kaffee Worpswede

    Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

    Worpswede's top restaurant serves up a seasonal menu of soups, salads, pasta, fish and meat dishes (such as lamb and duck) in a genteel dining room. It's…

  • Hafenhaus

    Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

    This fancy, modern seafood restaurant has a wonderful outdoor deck and pontoon in the warmer months. Besides fish and shrimp, the menu features burgers,…

  • Kleine Burg

    Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

    Homemade pasta, truffles, avocado, goat's cheese, lamb, fish, decadent desserts: all of these specialities can be found on the varied menu in this smart…

  • Räucherei Herbert Franke

    Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

    Connoisseurs of delicious smoked fish will find an absolute highlight at this family-run place with a long tradition of hand-smoking. Orders come by the…

  • Haus der Getreuen

    Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

    Set in an historic building with a pleasant atmosphere, Haus der Getreuen is well known for its tasty regional dishes, especially fish. In warm weather…

  • Woyton

    Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

    A stylish corner cafe with a full menu of coffee drinks, tea and soft drinks, along with a small range of cakes and pastries. Also serves bagel sandwiches…

  • Capitäns Haus

    East Frisian Islands

    This stylish restaurant is an excellent choice for seafood tapas and fresh grilled fish, such as perch, Norwegian salmon or sea bass.

  • Luv

    Bremen City

    This upbeat bistro has a lounge-bar feel and a menu strong on salads and pasta complemented by mostly meaty mains, including a respectable 'Giant Texas'…

  • GivtBude

    East Frisian Islands

    This small Italian restaurant turns out tasty pizzas and pastas, with modern twists such as pizza with scampi, spinach and cherry tomatoes or penne with…

  • Beck's Bistro

    Bremen City

    It's worth dining here once if only for the incredible location and view: when you're sitting on the terrace on a sunny day sipping a cold Beck's and…

  • Piano

    Bremen City

    An enduringly popular cafe, this bustling place serves baguette sandwiches, pizza, pasta, a few heartier dishes and veggie casseroles to a broad…

  • Grand Cafe am Stadtgarten

    Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

    A perfect place for a bite or a drink with a view, this cafe has the best position and terrace seating on the main square just off the harbour. There's a…

  • Osteria

    Bremen City

    Crisp tablecloths and good service are hallmarks of this formal but relaxed Italian restaurant serving a range of seafood and grilled meats, such as…

  • Der Schwan

    Bremen & the East Frisian Coast

    A decent all-rounder, the Swan has a great spot on the water where you can drink and dine in the sunshine (weather permitting). Things get livelier in the…

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