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Restaurant review · Hamburg

Rive Hamburg

Seafood restaurant right on the harbor between the Elbe and Altona fish market: superb location, superb food, superb service.

Rive Hamburg

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In short

Rive sits perfectly on the water, overlooking Hamburg's harbor between the Elbe and Altona fish market. There are 140 seats inside and 70 on the terrace. The food and service completely won me over. My verdict: 5 out of 5 stars.

Personal recommendation by Martin Dencker, Google Local Guide Level 9. Please check prices, opening hours and availability before your trip. Read in German.

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LocationVan-der-Smissen-Straße 1, 22767 Hamburg
SettingOn the harbor, between the Elbe and Altona fish market
Seats140 inside, 70 on the terrace
My tipThe underground parking garage is credited
My verdict5 out of 5 stars

Superb harbor location

Rive sits perfectly on the water, overlooking the harbor between the Elbe and Altona fish market. There are 140 seats inside and 70 on the terrace.

Superb food

On my visit I had fish soup with samphire, salmon tacos with tomato salsa, squid under a foam crown, gratinated scallop with truffle and octopus on pearl couscous. Dessert is flambéed.

My verdict

Add superb service on top. Right on the harbor, they simply get everything right here. My tip: the underground parking garage is credited. For my visit I give 5 out of 5 stars. Life is beautiful.

FAQ

What to know before you go.

Where is Rive?

Van-der-Smissen-Straße 1, 22767 Hamburg, right on the harbor between the Elbe and Altona fish market.

How many seats are there?

140 inside and 70 on the terrace.

What is on the menu?

Fish and seafood, for example fish soup with samphire, squid, scallops and octopus. Dessert is flambéed.

Where can I park?

In the underground garage, which is credited.

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