Moored on the Spree in the middle of Tiergarten, on the Helgoländer Ufer, the PATIO restaurant ship combines sophisticated fine dining with the unique sensation of gently swaying on the water during dinner. Three decks, a crackling fireplace in winter, an open terrace in summer: This is high-level Berlin water-restaurant culture.
PATIO Restaurant Ship: Dining on Three Decks Above the Spree
Whoever steps onto the PATIO restaurant ship leaves Berlin briefly behind. What was once a floating residential ship for employees of the Water and Shipping Authority was acquired at auction in 2002 and transformed over five years with a keen sense for design and atmosphere. In spring 2007, the PATIO restaurant ship officially opened. Since then, it has established itself as a permanent fixture among Berlin’s restaurant ships.
The elegant ship restaurant is located at Moabit’s Bärenbrücke – with views of the Moabiter Brücke, the glass building of the Federal Ministry of the Interior, or the magnificent old buildings along the Holsteiner Ufer. The PATIO offers its guests a place of deceleration, paired with balanced, seasonal, and regional fine-dining cuisine. In winter, guests can get cozy by the roaring fireplace on the middle deck; in summer, dining takes place on the upper deck directly on the Spree, under the open sky.
Seasonal Cuisine and On-Water Extras
Light and aromatic, with regional ingredients and accents from other national cuisines: The menu is seasonally inspired and consists of two menus, each with three to five courses. Fish lovers will particularly enjoy it. Especially during transitional seasons, the kitchen increasingly focuses on local fish and vegetable varieties, and thematic wine evenings occasionally take place.
Furthermore, the experience doesn’t necessarily end at the gangway. The “PATIO Floating & Dinner” combines an exclusive dinner on the restaurant ship with a private boat tour on the Spree, where you can relax on the 1930s saloon ship RIETHOEN, gliding past Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island. Since 2017, the ship also features a third deck below the waterline: The Bilge-Bar combines a stylish lounge atmosphere with a dancefloor – well suited for events and functions. Reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends.
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Price Level
Beef Tartare with Romesco 24 Euro, Salmon Ceviche 24 Euro, Catch of the Day 38 Euro, US Beef with Cauliflower 40 Euro. Surprise menu with four courses 89 Euro, with five courses 99 Euro
Opening Hours
Tue to Sat, Aperitivo on the East Terrace 16:00 to 22:00, Restaurant 18:00 to 22:00. Closed Sunday and Monday
Public Transport
S Bellevue approx. 650 meters, U9 Turmstraße approx. 800 meters, Bus 245 Kleiner Tiergarten
Parking
Parking zone 70, Mon to Fri 9:00 to 20:00 and Sat 9:00 to 18:00, 3 Euros per hour
Three Decks
Upper deck as outdoor terrace, Middle deck as main restaurant with large windows, Lower deck with bar and lounge
Reservation
Individual tables can be booked two to four weeks in advance
Cuisine
Seasonal and regional fine-dining cuisine by Chef Christopher Kümper
The Ship
Formerly a residential ship of the Water and Shipping Authority, acquired at auction in 2002 and converted into a restaurant over five years
Companion Boats
The 1938 saloon ship Riethoen and the Nido offer tours for up to twelve people
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 16:00–22:00
- Wednesday: 16:00–22:00
- Thursday: 16:00–22:00
- Friday: 16:00–22:00
- Saturday: 16:00–22:00
- Sunday: Closed
