Le Pirate is one of the secret places to be on Norderney. If you appreciate fish and sea food, then…read moreLe Pirate will be your first choice for a quick lunch or nice dinner. You will find there both typical local menus, as well as some general fish and sea food (except sushi, etc.). My personal recommendation to you is the Le Pirate platter which will be served with a variety of different sea food and sides. In general, don't be surprised of the location: it looks more than a small take away, but it is also a great small restaurant. But be aware of the small number available seats (reservation is not possible) inside and outside. Furthermore, international menus are not available and I am not sure, if the service speaks foreign languages.

A HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP…read more AMBIENCE: Lots of mounted animal heads, historic photos and boat paraphernalia. Casual and personal. The locals go here. FOOD: We chatted-up the owner (and chef) and he brought us a book to look up different kinds of fish. He also brought two kinds of shrimp for us to try; one with preservatives and one without. Both are from the North Sea, but the un preserved one had been freshly peeled. The Scholle with mushroom and shrimp was great; soft like butter and very delicious. The Salmon steak was also very good. Highly recommended. PRICE: The above plus 3 beers totaled 48€. They also make Schlick Schluck - their own licorice-flavored liquor (20% alcohol) for sale. Taste a shot for 2,50€

You have to book well in advance as it's usually booked out. Service is fast and friendly and the…read morequality and preparation of the fish is good, but everything around (e.g. the salad) is on the level of a canteen. However, pricing is fair. It's not a gourmet temple for sure, and not the best restaurant on the island, but it's good.

5-STAR DINNER, 3-STAR DESSERT…read more AMBIENCE: This all-wood interior is cozy and intimate; not just with your table companions, but with those dining next to you. The servers are friendly and have a good sense of humor. They use the informal "du" instead of the formal "Sie", which I appreciate. DINNER: We ordered the Filettopf, which was pork filets with mushroom and sour cream sauce. It was good, but nothing special. It's a classic dish. We also ordered the Salmon which surpassed my expectations. The sauce was made with kräuter butter, which I didn't think I would like, but it was delicious. The salmon was cooked to perfection. Highly recommended. DESSERT: The Creme brûlée was not very good. The consistency was more like that of a custard than a creamy pudding. The walnut ice cream that accompanied it was delicious. PRICE: The above plus 2 beers totaled 53€ roughly.