Surprise dinner
Discover the secret of the surprise dinner at the waterkant restaurant: 4 courses full of flavour experiences, accompanied by exquisite wines. Book now and enjoy!
99 € per pers.
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Look forward to:
Best price guarantee
Best booking conditions
Additional extras
The best view of the city
Delicious cocktails and longdrinks
Large selection of spirits
Freshly grilled fish
Huge wine selection
Stylish ambience with an open show kitchen and harbour view
Small and larger delicacies
Persönliche Beratung
Beste Lage mit Hafenblick
Individuelle Pauschalen
WATERKANT.
Welcome to waterkant. Nordic cuisine, reimagined.
Here, it’s about more than just food. It’s about the whole experience: tasting, savouring, discovering.
Our kitchen serves Nordic classics with a fresh twist – clean, honest, and full of flavour. No fuss, just great ingredients, authentic aromas and real craftsmanship.
Whether fish, meat or vegetarian – there’s something for everyone at restaurant waterkant.
And the best part? You can watch it all come together.
Our open show kitchen is both stage and workspace. Experience live cooking in Hamburg up close. Every dish is prepared with care, right in front of you.
Curious? Our chefs are happy to answer questions or share a few tips.
Food with soul. Service with heart. Right in the heart of St. Pauli.
Because let’s be honest: even the best food needs the right atmosphere.
That’s why our team makes sure you feel welcome – from the first “Moin” to the last bite.
Look forward to honest Nordic cuisine with real character, served by people who love what they do.
Moin, and welcome to restaurant waterkant.
Opening hours
Mon - Sat from 6 pm to 11 pm
Last order: 21.30 pmContact
Fon: +49 (0) 40 31119 - 70 480
Email: waterkant@hotel-hamburg.deTable reservations
Table reservations are possible here.Delicious Views
With us you are spoilt for choice. Have a seat and choose from the view onto the harbour and the docks of "Blohm und Voss" or take the view into our open show kitchen in which your fish is just being grilled for you. One thing is sure: The fish is going to taste fantastic no matter in which direction you look.
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Our Offers
Brunch & view - Easter brunch
Spend Easter Sunday in a special atmosphere at the Empire Riverside Hotel. Look forward to an Easter brunch in the Skyline Bar 20up with a view over the Hamburg skyline – relaxed, modern and right in the middle of St. Pauli.
89 € per pers.
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Hamburg Culinary
Fresh spring on your plate, creative menus and a unique view of Hamburg Harbour and the Blohm & Voss Docks – from 7th March to 19th April 2026 at the restaurant waterkant. Whether you choose a 3-course or 4-course menu, enjoyment, lifestyle and unforgettable evenings are included.
62 € per pers.
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Waterkant Insights
Delightful moments for true food lovers!
Voucher
Bring a smile to the face of your loved ones, friends or business partners with a voucher of the Empire Riverside Hotel. The voucher is redeemable in the entire hotel.
- Rooms
- Skyline Bar 20up
- Restaurant waterkant
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FAQ Restaurant waterkant
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The restaurant waterkant will be open from Monday to Saturday from 6pm to 11pm.
Table reservations can easily be made here.
We gladly welcome your friends, colleagues or family. Please send your group request to waterkant@hotel-hamburg.de.
Please note that we serve a preselected menu for groups larger then 10 people, because we want to make sure everybody gets their food at the same time.Yes, besides fish we serve delicacies for meat lovers and vegetarians.
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