Great pub to mix it up with the locals. We just had beer and schnapps and lots of fun conversation…read morewith the locals. Luckily the bartender and one patron spoke English and was our translator for the evening. They even walked us back to the cruise boat so we wouldn't get lost and miss the boat.

When I visit a town in Germany I've not visited before, I often try the 'Ratskeller' -- literally,…read morethe cellar of the town hall -- where there's nearly always (always?) a restaurant. For one thing, it's right in the town center, convenient to the town's sightseeing spots. But I've found most towns' Ratskellers are usually pretty good -- maybe not the finest restaurant in town, but definitely not the worst, and always full of local people. The Ratskeller in Luebeck is no exception. Service was welcoming and cordial (for German standards) -- food was typical for the region and quite nice. We had herring in the 'housewife's style' (served chilled with onions & sour cream), and steamed cod. Both were high quality fish, nicely prepared. Just add beer and you've got a great lunch.

If you are ever in Lubeck in summer then i highly recommend this place. A neat terrace right on the…read moreRathaus square, friendly staff and great food. I had the schnitzel and my wife had the fish. Both dishes were awesome! PS. Ask for the english menu.

This place always has excellent food! I don't go out often (pretty happy with my home cooking). It…read moretakes something VERY special, for me to make any culinary exceptions. And this place DEFINITELY has what it takes! Highly recommend! The only thing i wish for is for the whole place to be bigger and, therefore, easier to make reservations ( it is so popular with locals that it is always booked-out (..Always excellent Make your plans/ bookings far in advance!)