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 or meat, everyone will find something to their taste.
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.
Mon - Sat from 6 pm to 11 pm
Last order: 21.30 pm
Special opening hours:
Monday, July 13, 2026 – Closed due to floor sealing
Tuesday, 3 November 2026 – closed society
Fon: +49 (0) 40 31119 - 70 480
Email: waterkant@hotel-hamburg.de
Table reservations
Table reservations are possible here.
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.
Enjoy an unforgettable ine & Dine evening at the waterkant restaurant: experience a perfectly matched wine pairing with an exclusive 6-course menu. Secure your ticket now!
149 € per pers.
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Make 25th December 2026 your personal festive highlight. Celebrate the “X-Mas Brunch, Baby!” at the waterkant restaurant in what is arguably Hamburg’s most exciting neighbourhood. Enjoy our exclusive buffet, including drinks, in the relaxed, modern atmosphere of the Empire Riverside Hotel.
79 € per pers.
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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.
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.
