Restaurant The Shrimp
Indre By, Copenhagen
Restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Restaurant The Shrimp is a dinner-first Copenhagen pick, not a brunch or lunch target. Choose it if you want a central evening meal near Sankt Annæ Plads and care more about setting and convenience than published awards, named chef credentials, or a clearly defined cuisine category.
About Restaurant The Shrimp
Restaurant The Shrimp is a Copenhagen dinner option with evening hours rather than a daytime stop. It opens at 5:30 PM Monday to Saturday and is closed Sunday, so it is not the right fit for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a loose daytime food crawl. The dress code is smart casual.
Use it as a practical evening choice when the plan is already centered on dinner in Copenhagen. Beyond the hours and dress expectation, details such as cuisine type, pricing, menu format, chef-led identity, service style are not specified, so it works best as a dinner option to assess directly rather than a restaurant to choose based on a specific culinary category.
Book it for an evening meal, not a daytime Copenhagen food crawl
The practical read is simple: choose this when the schedule is already oriented around dinner. Skip it for a first Copenhagen meal if the group needs clear details on cuisine type, price range, or menu format before committing. For that kind of decision, a restaurant with more published specifics will be easier to compare in advance.
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Who should choose it over other alternatives
Restaurant The Shrimp makes the most sense for diners who want a Copenhagen dinner option with evening hours and a smart-casual dress expectation. If you are comparing choices, consider it alongside Amalie, Sankt Annæ, Charm, Damindra, The Union Local if one of those better matches the kind of evening you are planning. Because details are limited, the safest comparison is based on schedule and fit rather than claims about cuisine, price, or format that are not specified.
Planning details
- Location
- Sankt Annæ Pl. 20, 1250 København, Denmark
- Website
- theshrimp.dk
- Phone
- +4573706242
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Restaurant The Shrimp sits within the dignified architectural frame of Sankt Annæ Plads, where late-19th-century stone facades lend the address a sense of permanence. The setting feels rooted rather than trendy: a historic urban edge that opens toward Nyhavn and the harbour, so the room reads as quietly scenic and composed. The name signals a focused editorial intent — centering cold‑water shrimp and Nordic seafood traditions — and that restraint informs the atmosphere. Instead of theatrical tasting menus, the place foregrounds ingredient clarity, producing an experience that is quietly assured and classically framed by its civic surroundings.
Best For
This is a restaurant built around place and ingredient, the kind Copenhageners turn to for reliably good seafood rather than a long tasting‑menu event. It fits evening dining well: think considered dinners where the architecture and waterside locale matter as much as the plate. The room’s produce‑focused approach makes it suitable for date nights, business dinners, and special occasions when you want seafood prepared with clarity and local sensibility rather than culinary spectacle. The Shrimp occupies the middle ground between formality and everyday use, offering a composed setting for thoughtful evening meals.
Ordering Tips
Let the restaurant’s name guide you: seafood and shrimp are editorial anchors of the menu. Signature dishes like Tuna Tartare and Steamed Cod point to a kitchen that privileges clean flavors and high‑quality Nordic ingredients. Expect a produce‑forward, ingredient‑led menu rather than a long tasting sequence; order plates that highlight cold‑water shrimp or other local seafood to understand the kitchen’s approach. If you want a concise introduction, choose a shellfish or raw fish starter and a simply prepared cod or similar main to experience the restaurant’s hallmark focus on single ingredients and provenance.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and warm with beautiful lighting, relaxed atmosphere in a glass-roofed courtyard providing an intimate and inviting setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Tuna Tartare
- Steamed Cod
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Damindra, Notable alternative
- Amalie, Traditional Cuisine, €
- Sankt Annæ, Smørrebrød, €€
- Charm, Notable alternative
- The Union Local, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares with nearby Copenhagen options
Choose Restaurant The Shrimp when location and an evening-leaning room matter more than a clearly priced category. Amalie is the cleaner value comparison because it is listed as Traditional Cuisine at €, so it is easier to recommend for diners who want classic Danish cooking without guessing the budget. Sankt Annæ is the more specific food call if smørrebrød is the point of the meal, though its €€ tier suggests a slightly higher spend than Amalie.
Damindra, Charm, The Union Local are harder to separate on price or format from the available details, so cross-shop them by mood and location rather than cuisine promises. For the easiest decision: book Amalie for traditional value, Sankt Annæ for smørrebrød, Restaurant The Shrimp when a central dinner setting is the main requirement.
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Compare Restaurant The Shrimp
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant The Shrimp | Copenhagen | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Damindra | Copenhagen | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Amalie | Copenhagen | Traditional Cuisine | € | Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Sankt Annæ | Copenhagen | Smørrebrød | €€ | No published awards |
| Charm | Copenhagen | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Union Local | Copenhagen | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Restaurant The Shrimp?
Plan it as an evening restaurant in Copenhagen, not a daytime stop. It opens from 5:30 PM to 12 AM Monday to Saturday and is closed Sunday. The dress code is smart casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at Restaurant The Shrimp?
Dinner is the clear fit here, because the hours begin at 5:30 PM and lunch service is not available. If you need a daytime meal, compare other Copenhagen options instead.
What should I wear to Restaurant The Shrimp?
Follow a smart-casual dress code. Neat, relaxed dinner wear is the safest expectation.
Is Restaurant The Shrimp good for a special occasion?
It may suit an evening plan in Copenhagen if the hours and smart-casual dress code match what you want. Specific details such as menu format, price level, service style are not specified, so confirm directly before treating it as the centerpiece of a celebration.
Can Restaurant The Shrimp accommodate groups?
Details on group suitability are not specified. For any party-size question, confirm directly with Restaurant The Shrimp before booking, compare with other options such as The Union Local, Damindra, Amalie, Sankt Annæ, or Charm if you need a different fit.
