This place is hard to review. The vibe and the atmosphere weree 4.5 *'s - as other reviewers have…read moresaid, it's a pleasantly unpretentious place. The food was about 2 *'s and it's definitely a case of quality over quantity. I got currywurst - the curry sauce tasted bottled, and the sausage wasn't well cooked. My kids got schnitzel and they said it was "mid". Honestly I think German food kind of caps out at 4 *'s - there's only so much you can do with boiled potatoes and kraut and sausages.

Erikas Eck is a true Hamburg original! This place does not…read morewant to be hip or follow any trends they just focus on providing very good traditional (northern) german food. That's probably the only downside for me as I am vegetarian and they lack a bit in that department but I always get the "Bauernfrühstück" without the ham. This is basically an Omelette with potatoes and pickled cucumbers on top and it taste just like I remember it from my childhood, so just for that I go there ... I am sure they even have more dishes that are vegetarian but I never tried. The most special thing will be their opening hours as their kitchen is open all night long which makes the place also popular among party people also there is a table reserved for cab drivers.

This place only accepts cash, and there is no cash machine on site. A staff woman said there was…read moreone on the street nearby but I never found one. Oh well, that's one way to piss off a potential new customer!

Amazing schnitzel, great beer, and super affordable--just bring cash (no cards). Service came with…read morea side of attitude, but the food more than made up for it. Will definitely be back next time in Hamburg!

I arrived in Hamburg and wanted to stay close to my hotel for dinner. I came across Opitz, a very…read morenice and what appears to be traditional German restaurant and gave it a try. The atmosphere is cozy traditional. It's down a few steps from the street level and you enter a somewhat dark, candle lit dining area. The tables and seating seem to be an eclectic collection that work well together. My server was prompt and I ordered a "Jever" pilsner beer to start. She brought over an English menu and made some suggestions. I took her suggestion for "Pork medallions with button mushrooms ala creme and fried potatoes". This was three thick slices of pork tenderloin. This and the potatoes were delicious and a very generous portion. Enough for two meals, but I ate it all anyway. :) I wanted a somewhat traditional German-style meal and I believe that I got it. :) Cheers.

What I think is a family style typical German fare place. They do have English language menus…read more The potato and pea soup were home made and very good. The bowl portion came with an entire smoked sausage and was a large portion. The rump steak was as good as it can be. The beef remoulade was not rolled but thin sliced cold beef served with some onions and a mild horse radish sauce. My companion enjoyed the herring plate. Four types of herring. All served with fried potatoes family style.

Really good casual cozy warm place to drink wine, eat Flammkuchen, or from its selection of…read moreAustrian Wirtshaus classics. Most patrons seem to come for the Wiener Schnitzel. Thankfully, they don't do too obvious Austrian folklore. Prices are reasonable, considering that this is the little sister of the Michelin-starred restaurant across the street. 4.5 stars, rounded up if they keep prices fair!

From the owner: Eine Wirtschaft, die eine ist und Wein, den man versteht: In der Weinwirtschaft Kleines Jacob an…read moreder Elbchaussee haben die jungen (wilden) Winzer aus Deutschland, Österreich, der Schweiz, dem Elsass und aus Südtirol ihren Platz in Hamburg gefunden. Frei nach dem Motto "Tischlein wechsel dich" stellen wir viermal im Jahr jeweils vier neue Winzer und die dazu gehörigen Weinanbaugebiete vor - in der Flasche und auf dem Teller.

From the owner: Grill-Imbiss Argentinische Steaks…read moreGrill-Hähnchen Schnitzel Currywurst Pommes

Traditional German food is a comfortable and casual setting! A perfect choice for someone visiting…read moredowntown Hamburg and wanting to have well prepared German comfort food. Everything was very good, but my favorite items were the potatoes with onions and bacon. I wish that I could find a source for that side dish in the New York area. There are a limited number of tables - but you never feel hurried to leave - we sat for quite some time. Like may restaurants in Hamburg, they do not accept credit cards.

Authentic German food and vibe…read more It was late on a week night and I found this place on Google and decided to try it. You can see this place has the dark, wooden decor and is rather small inside. However, the schnitzel was served hot and the taste was authentic "German." The fried potatoes were loaded with bacon and onions and were also served hot. Of course, I had a nice German Pils to top it all off with.

3.5 stars The Restaurant im Sprinkenhof is a charming,…read moreold-fashioned restaurant offering traditional Hamburg food. Seafood plays a big role in the cuisine of this North German city, and the Hamburger Tapas came with three toasted baguette slices, each with a different topping: smoked salmon with horseradish, pickled herring, and my favorite, North Sea crab salad in a creamy dressing. Another classic (and unique) dish of the region is known as Labskaus, made with salted beef puréed with beets, topped with a fried egg with a runny yolk, and served with sliced beets and a pickle. The puréed meat was served warm and had a distinct pink color from the beets, but was otherwise not a particularly outstanding culinary creation. The service here, while warm and friendly, was inexplicably slow, and our simple dishes took quite a long time to be prepared.

Tried Küchenfreunde again today for lunch. It has great food, for reasonable prices and the…read moreconsistency of a good offering for lunch has raised it a star. Great location for local businesses and seems to have a higher return rate of regulars since the last visit. Really enjoy the ambience in this small restaurant and the creativity put into the menu and dishes.