Hamburg eats from the water. The Fischmarkt has opened at 05:00 every Sunday in Altona since 1703, and the city's defining lunch is still a Fischbroetchen, a roll of pickled or fried fish bought from a kiosk on the Landungsbruecken. Behind the harbour, the dining room runs from three-star Kevin Fehling at The Table in HafenCity down through Christoph Rueffer's three stars at Haerlin in the Vier Jahreszeiten and Thomas Imbusch's two-star sustainability lab at 100/200 Kitchen on Brandshofer Deich. Hanseatic working food remains the city's heart: Labskaus at the Old Commercial Room opposite the Michel since 1795, Aalsuppe in the harbour taverns, Pannfisch in the St Pauli rooms and Franzbroetchen, Hamburg's own cinnamon pastry, at Junge and Nur Hier on every corner. The Reeperbahn keeps Kebab counters running until 04:00 and the Schanzenviertel's craft brewery and roastery grid (Ratsherrn, Elbgold, Public) feeds the third-wave crowd.

Where to eat in Hamburg

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  1. The Table Kevin Fehling

    Order The full tasting; pairings worth the upgrade.

  2. Haerlin

    Order The seven- or nine-course tasting; the langoustine course is the signature.

  3. 100/200 Kitchen

    Order The full tasting; everything is regional.

  4. Henssler & Henssler

    Order The California-style maki and the teriyaki Faroe salmon.

  5. Bullerei

    Order The dry-aged rib-eye and the seasonal handmade pasta.

  6. Old Commercial Room

    Order The Original Hamburger Labskaus with fried egg, herring, beetroot and gherkin.

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  • HafenCity3 places Fine diningCocktailsHarbour views
  • St Pauli20 places Street foodLate nightMusic venues
  • Schanzenviertel11 places Casual diningCoffeeCraft beer
  • Altona5 places FishMarketsBrunch
  • Ottensen2 places Fine diningBrunchWine bars
  • Eppendorf6 places MarketsCafesBakeries

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When to come hungry in Hamburg

Peak food season
April to June (Spargel from Brandenburg, herring run for the Matjes season at the Fischmarkt) and September to November (Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg Dom autumn fair, smoked eel and game). Christmas markets fill Spitalerstrasse, Jungfernstieg and the Santa Pauli market at the Reeperbahn from late November to 23 December.
Local dining hours
Lunch 12:00-14:30, dinner 18:00-22:30. Reeperbahn kitchens and St Pauli Imbiss counters run far later, with currywurst and Fischbroetchen counters open into the small hours on Friday and Saturday.
Tipping
Service is not included. Round up by 5 to 10 percent for table service and tell the server the total before they ring it on the card terminal. At Imbiss counters a euro or two is welcome but never expected.

Hamburg food, FAQ

What food is Hamburg known for?

Hamburg's signature dishes include Fischbroetchen, Labskaus, Franzbroetchen, Hamburger Aalsuppe, Pannfisch. See our signature dishes chapter for where to eat each.

What are the best food neighborhoods in Hamburg?

TableJourney editors map Hamburg by district. HafenCity, St Pauli, Schanzenviertel, Altona are among the strongest for food, each with its own guide.

Where should I eat fine dining in Hamburg?

Editor picks in Hamburg include The Table Kevin Fehling, Haerlin, 100/200 Kitchen, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.

Are there food tours in Hamburg?

TableJourney covers 5 editor-picked food tours in Hamburg, with what each shows you and how much to budget.

Does Hamburg have good vegetarian or vegan food?

TableJourney's Hamburg dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.