Restaurants in Mecklenburg Western Pomerania
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Tafelfreuden
This sunflower-yellow, poppy-red-trimmed wooden villa was built in 1870 as a summer house and is now home to a wonderfully convivial restaurant where set menus utilise fresh produce and are accompanied by an inspired wine list. If you can't drag yourself away, it also has three charming guest rooms (singles €45 to €60, doubles €60 to €75) with beach themes: 'lighthouse', 'shell' and 'Strandkörbe', for the region's iconic sheltered 'beach basket' seats.
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Weinhaus Uhle
Step back in time at this traditional family wine merchant, where the pianist plays beneath stained-glass windows and barrel-vaulted ceilings in the formal restaurant (with tables divided by olive-coloured velvet curtains) and the occasional customer still wears an opera cloak in the wood-lined Weinstube (traditional wine bar). Specialities include chateaubriand, carved at the table, as well as venison and fish.
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Zur Kogge
At this Rostock institution, cosy wooden booths are lined with stained-glass Hanseatic coats of armour and monster fish threatening sailing ships, while life preservers hang from the walls, and ships lanterns are suspended from the ceiling. Local fish dishes (rollmops and so on) dominate the menu, or you can stop by for coffee and cake between meal times. There's an above-average kids' menu, too.
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Die Suppenstube
Funky stainless-steel light fittings made from cutlery, stripped floorboards and bare tables provide a minimalist contrast with the historic half-timbered walls of this house on the edge of the Markt. The menu is equally sparing but stylish - eight steaming kettles of homemade soups (with optional sliced sausage), and three desserts (including a deliciously rich chocolate pudding).
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Alter Schwede
Baltic eel with herbed potatoes, catfish with mustard and a 'captain's bowl' of pork, beef and turkey medallions served on beans with bacon and potatoes are among the specialities of this landmark spot, but there are also a few decent vegetarian choices. Upstairs is a clutch of appealing en suite rooms (singles/doubles €30/45) and a self-contained apartment (€60).
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Fischerklause
Fischerklause is one of the atmospheric old fishermen's cottages lining the western bank of Alter Strom, and attracts plenty of tourists (but then so does all of Warnemünde). Still, its ship's cabin decor and its succulent seafood make it worth seeking out. Afterwards pop in for a drink at the adjoining bar fronted by thatched umbrellas.
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Amberg 13
This relaxed, unassuming restaurant is locally renowned for its ambitious and creative cuisine, with dishes such as Kalbshaxe (knuckle of veal) accompanied by polenta and capsicum, onion, rosemary and sherry ragout, or rabbit with chanterelle mushrooms, garlic gnocchi and green beans. It's accessed via an archway and courtyard.
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Weinhaus Wöhler
In addition to wood-lined dining rooms, a large covered courtyard and a tapas/cocktail bar, this historic, half-timbered inn also shelters six luxury double rooms (€80 to €130) and an apartment (€150). Poached salmon in Riesling, and shredded pork with bacon, potato and cucumber are among the standouts of its regional menu.
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Fischerhaus
In one of the newer developments along the eastern bank of Alter Strom (where the food is at least as good as the traditional western bank), this relaxed canteen-style place serves simple but delicious dishes: salmon in beer batter, fried Baltic eel, and - for a change from fish - fried liver with apples, onions and mash.
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Fischermann's
Don't be dissuaded by Fischermann's touristy location in a tall redbrick warehouse on the waterfront. Many of the diners packing its terrace like sardines on sunny days are locals, who head here for its small but stellar selection of fish dishes - the views across to Rügen are just the bonus.
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Ratskeller
Descending the steps to Rostock's circa-eight-century-old Ratskeller (town hall restaurant) brings you into a vast, low-lit series of cross-vaulted rooms that provide an atmospheric backdrop for dining on its hearty German fare (lots of pork, lots of sauerkraut).
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Brauhaus am Lohberg
This building was once home to the town's first brewery, which opened in 1452. It's now brewing again, with enormous copper vats and trailing vines occupying its central room, where you can soak it up with local seafood dishes. Live music regularly cranks up throughout summer.
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La Villa
Fish dishes have a modern Mediterranean accent at this designer cafe/restaurant, where meals are served in a stripped interior of bare boards, banquettes and high-backed wicker chairs. Its extensive tapas menu is best sampled over a glass of freshly made strawberry punch.
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Hansekeller
Entering an inconspicuous archway and descending a flight of steps brings you to this 16th-century cross-vaulted brick cellar illuminated by glowing lamps and flickering candles. Taking a seat near the open kitchen lets you watch its chefs prepare regional specialities.
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Albert & Emile
Rostock's most romantic place to dine is this French jewel. Behind the ivy-covered facade it's a haven of black-and-white marble tiles and dark timber, chansonniers crooning from the speakers and accomplished haute cuisine on the handwritten menu.
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Zum Weinberg
This lovely Renaissance house, with painted ceiling, stained-glass windows, and uneven walls and stone floors, serves huge portions of fruity Mecklenburg specialities such as Rippenbraten (rolled roast pork stuffed with lemon, apple and plums).
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Friedrich's
Spilling onto an alfresco terrace with water views of the Pfaffenteich, this Parisian-style cafe has art-deco trimmings, a casual atmosphere and an uncomplicated selection of brasserie fare including salads, fish and grills.
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Waldemar & Margarete
This popular café cum restaurant and pub has a friendly atmosphere, with its range of TV sports and film evenings. It serves huge portions of hearty meals, which you can enjoy in the beer garden in summer.
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Green's
Paninis, smoothies and delicious Thai-influenced curries attract a hip, discerning crowd here. For those in a hurry, there's a weekday 'quick lunch', which has to be on your table in 15 minutes or it's free.
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Altes Bankhaus
This sleek modern bistro housed in a 1913-built bank turns out creative dishes such as goat's cheese and smoked salmon gnocchi with whisky-mustard sauce, and Baileys ice cream with mint leaves for dessert.
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Lukas
Framed by giant glass windows, this conservatory restaurant feels a bit like dining inside a fishbowl. Future meals similarly swim in a large aquarium - before appearing on laden seafood platters.
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Atlantic
One of the better-regarded fish restaurants on the western bank of the canal, Atlantic offers just about every type of fish downstairs, and Italian gourmet cuisine on the floor above.
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Tre Kronor
Set in a strange split-level glass-fronted pillar box at the back of a shopping centre, the 'Three Crowns' serves up interesting Swedish dishes, including elk steak with mushrooms.
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Zum Alten Fritz
With a good range of standards, plus organic meats and specials like turkey in beer, this big pub-restaurant down on the docks is part of an expanding local brewery chain.
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To'n Zägenkrog
Excellent fish dishes are the mainstay of this cosy 1897-established pub. It's crammed with maritime mementoes and has some of Wismar's best harbour views.
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