Restaurant Guide: The Best Restaurants
on the Flensburg Fjord

Meierei Dirk Luther – Vitalhotel Alter Meierhof, Glücksburg

The undisputed flagship of the region and one of Germany's most consistent starred restaurants: two Michelin stars for 17 consecutive years. After the hotel's extensive renovation, it now appears in a new guise — with elegant interiors and panoramic views over Flensburg Fjord. Dirk Luther cooks classically, precisely and with the finest regional produce; turbot and Danish langoustines are the stars. Six or eight courses paired with one of the best wine lists in northern Germany.

alter-meierhof.de · Wed–Sat from 6:30 pm

Das Grace – Hotel Das James, Flensburg-Sonwik

The most exciting starred restaurant in the region: chef Quirin Brundobler cooks with ingredients from the on-site James Farm — meat, dairy, eggs, vegetables, bread. The 5, 6 or 7-course menu changes seasonally. The Green Michelin Star for sustainability is rare in Germany. View over Sonwik marina, glamorous chandeliers, elegant dress code.

dasjames.com · Evenings Tue–Sat

Pearl by Paul Proffitt – Sønderhav / Kruså, Denmark

Opened March 2025, Michelin-starred three months later — the most exciting new address in the fjord region. Paul Proffitt was previously head chef at the two-starred Henne Kirkeby Kro for nearly a decade. His cooking, in an Art Nouveau villa right on the Danish fjord shore, combines modern techniques with Danish produce and playful nostalgia. In the glass 'Doris' cube you sit right at the open kitchen. Panoramic view of Flensburg Fjord.

pearlbypaulproffitt.dk · Wed–Sat from 6:00 pm

Syttende – Alsik Hotel, Sønderborg, Denmark

On the 17th floor of the modern Alsik Hotel: the most spectacular view in the region across Sønderborg Bay. Chef Peter Rødsgaard serves a 17-course menu built entirely around Southern Jutland's raw materials — many supply areas visible directly from the table. The longest day trip among the starred houses, but the evening more than justifies the 45-minute drive.

restaurantsyttende.dk

Brasserie – Vitalhotel Alter Meierhof, Glücksburg

The elegant, more accessible sister of Meierei in the same building. The Brasserie with its open show kitchen combines classic French cooking with seasonal regional influences. Same elegant Nordic ambiance, fjord view, professional service — but without Meierei's long lead time. In summer the fjord terrace is unbeatable. Sunday lunch also available.

alter-meierhof.de · Daily from 6:00 pm

Restaurant Felix – Strandhotel Glücksburg

Right on the beach with views of sailing boats and Flensburg Fjord: Felix at the Strandhotel Glücksburg works with selected regional producers — Backensholz cheese, Husum beef, Jessen-Oxbüll poultry — and prepares them on a professional lava grill.

strandhotelgluecksburg.de · Daily

Minato – Hotel Das James, Flensburg-Sonwik

Same building as Das Grace, but a completely different culinary world: Minato is the Japanese restaurant of the region. Sushi master Hiro Suzuki prepares hand-made sushi and sashimi using traditional Japanese methods — very fresh, focused on excellent fish and rice.

dasjames.com · Fri–Tue 6:00–9:30 pm

James Farmhouse – Hotel Das James, Flensburg-Sonwik

The heart of the James concept: open kitchen with front cooking, ingredients almost exclusively from their own James Farm, daily changing menu. Holds a Green Michelin Star for sustainability in its own right. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, lunch and casual dinner.

Ristorante Acqua (Acquarello) – Solitüde, Flensburg

The best Italian restaurant in the region sits in the Solitüde forest — with a terrace right above the water and views of the fjord. Hand-made pasta, antipasti, fresh fish and a surprisingly excellent steak. 4.7 out of 5 on OpenTable.

Glückselig – Beach Restaurant, Flensburg Fjord

Right on the beach in a picturesque bay on Flensburg Fjord: Glückselig combines Nordic style with relaxed elegance. Fish variations from Nordic waters, hearty steak cuts, refined vegetarian dishes. Beach chairs and sunsets over the water.

Gudlak – Restaurant & Beach Bar, Glücksburg

Right on Glücksburg beach with a large outdoor terrace and sea view. The kitchen combines reinterpreted European classics with high-quality Asian cuisine: sushi Wed–Sun, excellent cocktails, fine wines.

Schlosskeller Glücksburg

In the historic vaulted cellar right next to Glücksburg Castle — one of the most unusual restaurant locations in the region. Host Oliver Koehn offers fresh, modern cuisine with regional and Mediterranean leanings.

Restaurant Columbus – Hotel Hafen Flensburg

The restaurant of Hotel Hafen Flensburg in a historic location at the inner harbour. Uncomplicated, honest regional cuisine with a seasonal concept. Flensburger Pilsener and Dunkel on tap directly from the nearby brewery.

Die Weinstube im Krusenhof – Rote Straße, Flensburg

Tucked away in the narrow Krusenhof off Rote Straße: the Weinstube is famous for excellent tarte flambée and a carefully curated wine list. In summer under fairy lights in the courtyard, in winter a snug vaulted cellar.

Piet im Fischmarkt – Heritage restaurant since 1886, Flensburg Harbour

Flensburg's oldest fish restaurant — a true institution. Opened in 1886 as the sailors' tavern 'Piet Henningsen', the heritage restaurant moved in March 2025 from Schiffbrücke to the opposite east shore of the inner harbour: Ballastkai 4. Owners Angelina and Ruyman Cano Dominguez have transformed the new home into a modern two-floor restaurant — with high-tech kitchen, panoramic windows and harbour views. The cuisine has stayed what it has always been: fresh regional fish, prepared classically and confidently. Recommendations: smoked eel on herb scrambled eggs with rye bread, plaice Finkenwerder style, Flensburg fish platter, steak & lobster.

piet-im-fischmarkt.de · Tel. +49 461 24576 · Ballastkai 4, 24937 Flensburg

Odore del Mare – Ristorante at Marina Sonwik, Flensburg

'The smell of the sea' — and that is exactly what you get here: Ristorante Odore del Mare sits right on the Sonwik fjord promenade with views of the marina and Flensburg Fjord, 200 metres from Hotel Das James. Francesco Spada runs the kitchen and the house together with his wife Mandy. The menu is classic Mediterranean: antipasti, homemade pasta, fish dishes, risotto, pizza. Sun terrace with direct harbour view in summer.

odore-del-mare.de · Tel. +49 461 3155141 · Fördepromenade 1A, 24944 Flensburg-Sonwik

Weinhundert – Wine bar & store, Rote Straße Flensburg

The smartest wine concept in town: Henrik Johannsen has built a stylish wine bar in Rote Straße that gets everything right. Over 100 wines on argon-gas dispensers: take a tasting card and serve yourself at the push of a button. Plus coffee specialities, deli items and small dishes. Wine should be fun, not intimidating. Bottles can also be taken home.

weinhundert.com · Rote Str. 12, 24937 Flensburg

Am Leuchtturm – Club Nautic, Glücksburg-Schausende

Right on the harbour of Club Nautic in Schausende, with a unique view of the marina and Flensburg Fjord. Pure maritime atmosphere: sailors, boats, sea air and regional, seasonal cuisine.

Pier 54 – Beach Bistro, Glücksburg promenade

Right on Glücksburg's spa promenade: Pier 54 is the most modern beach bistro in the region. Warm and cosy inside, maritime outside — Nordic design meets regional cuisine with a modern touch.

Quellental – Glücksburg Marina

Right at Glücksburg's marina, under old beech trees: the Quellental terrace is one of the loveliest outdoor seating areas in the entire region. Regional cuisine with a fish focus.

Marktwirtschaft Brauhaus – Glücksburg

Glücksburg's most convivial pub: their own Lykke beer is brewed on site — a new beer of the month every month. Regional snacks and dishes paired with the beers. Ideal for the first evening after arrival.

Hafenküche – Flensburg Harbour

No printed menu — every day a large board lists what is fresh. Always: one vegan, one vegetarian, at least two fish and two meat dishes. Direct fjord-view location.

Hansens Brauerei – Flensburg inner harbour

Germany's northernmost brewpub — since 1990 in the listed building of the former Sonnberg rum house at the inner harbour. Hansens Pilsener and Hansens Schwarzbier are brewed on site. Hearty home cooking.

Börsenkeller – Flensburg Old Town

Rustic vaults in the heart of the old town, decorated with works by local artists. North German classics: grilled pork knuckle, Labskaus, plaice fillet — honest and authentic.

Trenta Quattro (34) – Wassersleben, Flensburg

Right on Wassersleben beach, just before the Danish border: classic Italian cuisine with the most direct sea view in the fjord region — particularly unforgettable at sunset.

Unewatt by Hendrik – Unewatt museum village

In the middle of the unique Unewatt museum village — a living open-air museum in the Angeln landscape. Regional cuisine at an upmarket level; a place that combines landscape, history and good food.

Grundhof Krug – Grundhof, Angeln

A classic Angeln country inn in the quiet nature of the Angeln peninsula. Traditional German cuisine focused on good meat dishes — rump steak and schnitzel with fresh mushrooms and onions are the local favourites.

Bock 19 – Bockholmwik (right next to Villa Boreal!)

The restaurant right next door — literally around the corner in Bockholmwik, immediately at the yacht club on the outer Flensburg Fjord. Creative North German cuisine with an international touch: pan-fried fish, matjes herring fillet, meat dishes and homemade desserts.

The Ferryman – Fresh Fish Kitchen, Flensburg-Solitüde

Right at a sailing club marina on Flensburg Fjord — Flensburg's most uncompromising fish restaurant. The deliberately short, daily changing menu guarantees quality over quantity.

theferryman.de

Restaurant Ostsee-Anker – Langballigau

Right on Langballigau beach, with views of the sea and the small marina. Fresh, carefully prepared menu: regional fish dishes, classic meat dishes and homemade fish fingers for the kids.

ostsee-anker.de · Daily

Landgasthof Neukrug & Garten – Maasbüll near Flensburg

Over 250 years of inn tradition east of Flensburg in Maasbüll. Seasonal country cooking at a convincing level — butter-tender meat, refined starters, careful preparation.