Tim's Restaurant
Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg
Restaurant in Hamburg, Germany
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Tim's Restaurant is worth considering only when its Hamburg location fits your day and you do not need a tightly defined cuisine, price point, or occasion format. For brunch, solo dining, or a special meal, cross-shop clearer Hamburg options first; this reads more like a convenience choice than an anchor booking.
About Tim's Restaurant
Do not treat Tim's Restaurant as an automatic pick just because it is in Hamburg.
For someone who has been once, the next decision is not what to order next, but whether the venue gives enough clarity for the occasion. If the meal needs a known format, a clearer spend, or a specific style, look first at our full Hamburg restaurants guide. If the day is built around the wider city rather than one table, pair restaurant research with our full Hamburg hotels guide, our full Hamburg bars guide, our full Hamburg wineries guide, or our full Hamburg experiences guide.
Use this as a convenience choice, not the anchor meal
The practical verdict: Tim's Restaurant is a booking candidate to consider when Hamburg location and a smart-casual setting are enough for the plan. For a first date, client meal, birthday, or any meal that needs a tightly defined dining brief, the lack of public detail makes it harder to recommend as the anchor choice. Hamburg has enough choice that diners should not force a thinly documented option into a high-stakes slot.
If the goal is to build a stronger short list, compare Tim's Restaurant with other Hamburg options such as Alt Helgoländer Fischerstube, Fisch & So, Henssler Henssler, Hummer Pedersen, and MASH Hamburg. Tim's Restaurant can stay on the list, but it should not be the only plan when more specific details matter.
Planning details
- Location
- Große Elbstraße 27, 22767 Hamburg, Germany
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- tims-restaurant.de
- Phone
- +494031171007
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tim's Restaurant leans into the dramatic presence of the Elbe, letting the river do much of the atmospheric work. The dining room frames cargo ships and shifting light, and a measured, ceremonial pace suits milestone dinners. The result is a quietly romantic, refined setting that rewards slow conversation and attentive service. It reads like a destination for considered meals rather than buzzy nights out: an intimate, contemplative counterpoint to the activity on Große Elbstraße and a modern waterfront address that foregrounds view and occasion as central parts of the experience.
Best For
Tim's is especially well suited to evening and occasion-driven dining: milestone meals, anniversaries and other special celebrations find natural theatre in the restaurant's waterside setting. Tim's Restaurant is appropriate for formal business dinners where a sense of ceremony matters. Guests come for a considered, slower-paced meal that leverages the Elbe backdrop to mark an event: larger celebrations or meaningful two‑person dinners both fit the tone.
Ordering Tips
Menu focus skews to the river and region: prioritize the restaurant's fish and seafood offerings, which are highlighted among its signature dishes, and consider the braised preparations for deeper, comforting flavors. Game also appears as a house specialty, so ordering a course that features seasonal game can showcase the kitchen's range beyond seafood. Given the fine-dining context, diners should expect composed plates that reflect the restaurant's place in Hamburg's upper tier: start with seafood-driven starters and move to braised or game mains to sample the breadth of the kitchen.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern elegance combined with classic elements in a sophisticated yet cosy atmosphere, with stylish details and refined design by Elisabeth Ocker.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- fish dishes
- seafood
- game
- braised dishes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Große Elbstraße 27, 22767 Hamburg, Germany
Planning details
Location
Große Elbstraße 27, 22767 Hamburg, Germany · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Alt Helgoländer Fischerstube, Notable alternative
- MASH Hamburg, Notable alternative
- Hummer Pedersen, Notable alternative
- Henssler Henssler, Asian Influences, €€€
- Fisch & So, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Hamburg
Tim's Restaurant is the least defined choice in this set, which makes it harder to recommend for diners who want a clear cuisine, price tier, or occasion match. Henssler Henssler is the clearer pick if Asian Influences and a €€€ spend are acceptable; it gives the decision more shape before anyone books.
For seafood-leaning Hamburg meals, compare it against Alt Helgoländer Fischerstube, Hummer Pedersen, and Fisch & So. Those names are more useful for diners trying to choose by category, while Tim's Restaurant works better as a flexible local option when the rest of the plan is already set.
MASH Hamburg is the better cross-shop for a more defined group dinner or steakhouse-style evening, assuming that format fits the table. Choose Tim's Restaurant only when ease and location beat certainty; choose one of the peers when the meal needs a clearer promise.
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Compare Tim's Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim's Restaurant | Hamburg | , | , | No published awards |
| Alt Helgoländer Fischerstube | Hamburg | , | , | No published awards |
| MASH Hamburg | Hamburg | , | , | No published awards |
| Hummer Pedersen | Hamburg | , | , | No published awards |
| Henssler Henssler | Hamburg | Asian Influences | €€€ | Michelin Guide Germany 20262026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Fisch & So | Hamburg | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tim's Restaurant good for a special occasion?
Maybe, if the occasion is about being in Hamburg and a smart-casual setting is enough. For a more fully researched short list, compare it with Alt Helgoländer Fischerstube, Hummer Pedersen, or other Hamburg dining rooms.
What should a first-timer know about Tim's Restaurant?
Treat Tim's Restaurant as a Hamburg option with limited detail, not a place to approach with a long list of assumptions. The confirmed dress code is smart casual. If you want a more clearly defined brief, compare it with Fisch & So, MASH Hamburg, or other Hamburg restaurants before booking.
What are alternatives to Tim's Restaurant in Hamburg?
Hamburg options to compare include Alt Helgoländer Fischerstube, Hummer Pedersen, Fisch & So, Henssler Henssler, and MASH Hamburg.
