Au Quai Bar - Hamburg

I have to admit, my expectations were low as my food experiences in Germany have generally been less than stellar. There is only so many schnitzels I can eat before my body rejects fried food. Our favorite food so far in the entire country was curry wurst and it's basically sausage and ketchup. I'm happy to report, the food here was superb. However, as we mingled outside for some pre-dinner drinks, I noticed a blanket carefully placed on each chair. I didn't think too much of it until the temperature dropped by 20 degrees while we were enjoying our meal. Everyone bundled up and used the blankets to avoid freezing to death. Next time, we'll sit inside from the start!

We booked in advanced and get a table in the balcony. It is a quite a view there, especially with a sunset. The wine the waiter recommended is really nice. Forgot the name, but it has a little cute goat printed in the brand. The starter we ordered is tuna tartare. The fish is fresh and the seasoning is just right. The one of main dishes is grilled tiger prawn. really delicious. I ordered bouillabarisse. a little salty though for me. The service there is good, our waiter is funny and friendly. Will recommend this place to friends if they visit Hamburg harbor.

This restaurant is a dauntingly experience, located at the harbour combined with a classy, upscale athmosphere. The decoration is mix of Chinese, Buddah, Modern design and Bonsai trees. The food is absolute suberb, served in an enhanting way, but not overstated. At the entrance the hostess takes your jackets to the cloakroom, and leads you to your table. The waiters are professional and polite, you definitely feel like a queen (or king in its palace... The one thing that none of us liked, were the potatoes and mini-zucchini, which tasted like something mixed with cinnamon and nuts...no idea how to describe that. Might have been a special menu, but it was a weird combination. The ravioli with goatcheese and herbs was fantastic, but I couldnt finish it (Isnt that what youre always suppose to do when dining in a fancy restaurant?! . I only have one word for the Chili Chocolate dessert with caramelised pineapple: Delicious! Again, something youve probably never tasted before.. This was an incredibly expensive night, but worth every penny!! We even got invited to the Members only nightclub just next to the restaurant...Great, but maybe they just wanted to get us out of there because of the time (24.00 and the fact that we were pretty loud...(9 Dutch girls, expensive wines, cocktails, the bill...

I have to admit, my expectations were low as my food experiences in Germany have generally been less than stellar. There is only so many schnitzels I can...

We booked in advanced and get a table in the balcony. It is a quite a view there, especially with a sunset. The wine the waiter recommended is really nice....