15 Best Fish Sandwiches in Hamburg

On Querstraße in Hamburg, Kleine Haie Grosse Fische keeps the snack-bar format focused on fresh fish rolls that work equally well as a quick meal or a late-night stop. The matjes roll with dill is a particularly distinctive order: fresh, substantial and straightforward, with potato salad and bacon providing a hearty side.

Fisch Pauli is a fish restaurant on Marktstraße 21a, well suited to a relaxed lunch or dinner in Hamburg. The menu’s appeal lies in straightforward seafood prepared with fresh starters, salad, bread and sauces, while attentive service keeps the meal moving smoothly.

With indoor and outdoor seating, takeaway and a drinks selection including beer and cocktails, it works for solo meals as well as easygoing dining with company.

Veddeler Fischgaststätte on Tunnelstraße 70 is a characterful Hamburg restaurant built around straightforward fish cooking and a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Fried fish fillets with potato and cucumber salad are central choices, while herring offers a traditional alternative for a quick, satisfying meal.

UNDERDOCKS at Neuer Kamp 13 takes a modern, casual approach to seafood in the St. Pauli and Schanze area. The menu is suited to quick meals as well as relaxed dine-in visits, with takeaway, delivery and outdoor seating adding useful flexibility. Its wider concept also connects food with a food truck, harbour tours and sustainability.

Restaurant Fischerhaus by Beyoglu occupies a prominent spot at St. Pauli Fischmarkt 14, bringing a rustic seafood setting to Hamburg. Lunch and dinner are available for dine-in, with outdoor seating for a more open-air meal. Fish pairs naturally with beer, cocktails or raki-style evening occasions, while takeaway and late-night food add flexibility.

This UNDERDOCKS location sits directly at St. Pauli’s Landungsbrücken, making it a practical stop for fish sandwiches, seafood burgers and quick meals by the waterfront. The shrimp burger combines a crisp, soft bun with fresh, generously sized shrimp and a balanced sauce, while vegan options widen the appeal.

Lütt & Lecker offers a small, authentic break opposite Hamburg’s famous Fischmarkt, at Große Elbstraße 12. Fish sandwiches are the central attraction, with simple bread, spread and fish delivering a focused, satisfying bite. The bread itself adds welcome character, while coffee, cold drinks and hot drinks make the stop easy to extend.

Karo Fisch on Feldstraße 32 is a casual fish restaurant for guests looking for generous, uncomplicated plates rather than a formal dining room. Fish and chips are a natural draw, while the Karo mix works well at lunch and the fish soup brings a gentle surprise: its appearance suggests heat, but the flavour is mild.

Compact and characterful, Fisch & Co. is a seafood restaurant on Deichstraße with a notably intimate dining room. Its small scale gives lunch or dinner a cosy feel, while outdoor seating provides another way to settle in.

Hummer Pedersen at Große Elbstraße 152 combines a seafood restaurant, bistro feel and the direct character of Hamburg’s Fischmarkt. The offer centres on authentic, immediately served seafood, with oysters, fish dishes, beer, cocktails and a broad drinks selection suited to both lunch and dinner.

Istanbul Balikcisi - Fisch Spezialitäten is a casual snack bar on Böckmannstraße 19, focused on affordable, filling fish dishes in a straightforward setting. Beyond the listed menu, the kitchen can prepare a platter tailored to the occasion, making it useful for diners who want variety rather than a single standard portion.

Set directly on the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Brücke 10 pairs Hamburg harbour atmosphere with a focused fish-sandwich menu. The waterfront setting brings panoramic views across the Elbe, with container ships passing by and outdoor seating for an especially vivid sense of place.

Daniel Wischer is rooted in a century of homemade Hamburg fish cooking, framing its seafood menu as part of the city’s culinary tradition rather than a passing trend. The Große Johannisstraße address works equally well for a proper lunch or dinner, with seating indoors and outdoors.

At Brooktorkai 17, Fleetschlösschen by Daniel Wischer occupies a compact, characterful setting beside Hamburg’s canals, with outdoor seating and a distinctly maritime atmosphere. The small interior adds to its intimate feel, while the surrounding bridges and Maritime Museum create an especially scenic backdrop.

Fisch & So at Große Elbstraße 117 is a relaxed seafood stop for fresh fish, sandwiches and easy lunches near Hamburg’s harbour. Outdoor seating and takeaway suit visitors passing through, while dine-in service, beer and coffee make it comfortable for a slower break.