Must-Try Dishes: Labskaus (sailor's stew with corned beef), Fischsuppe (fish soup), Aalsuppe (eel stew), Finkenwerder Scholle (grilled flounder).
Fish Market Culture: Sunday morning Fish Market (Fischmarkt) serves fresh fish and traditional breakfasts since 1787. Lively and authentic local experience.
Street Food: Fischbrötchen (fish sandwiches), German pretzels, currywurst with Curryketchup, fresh fruit stands.
Traditional Restaurants: Old Town and Speicherstadt feature cozy local eateries serving traditional German-Hanseatic cuisine. Book ahead during peak season.
Dining Tips: Lunch typically 12-14:00, dinner 19:00+. Tipping 10% customary. Many restaurants accept cards but some prefer cash. Reservations recommended for dinner.