Der Spieker - Bad Zwischenahn

While vacationing from Vancouver, visiting relatives in Wilhelmshaven for a week, my brother & his wife took my husband and I to " Der Spieker " for a special dinner after visiting the delightful village of Bad Zwischenahn. We loved this beautiful rustic and historic Bauernhaus Restaurant very much. It had a wonderful atmosphere and ambience during our meal. My husband does not speak German and while I was trying to translate, our very friendly waitress handed him a menu in English. She was dressed in the traditional costume of the Ammerlaender area we were told. The food was all very delicious especially my dinner of Bratherring & Crispy Fried Potatoes. My brother had the Suelze with Fried Potatoes which he orders every time he comes to this Restaurant. My husband's favourite beer is Erdinger Weissbier and was quite happy to see it on the menu as well as the "Weber Spezial" which he enjoyed! We will definitely come back next time we are in Wilhelmshaven! I would recommend this Restaurant highly for anyone visiting the beautiful village at the Lake.

This really old fashioned building gives you top fresh smoked eal, as they get twice a day delivery. But also other fish can be ordered here and its more than worth coming to it !

We are visiting friends in Bad Zwischenahn, whom we met some years ago in Thailand. My husband's family is from Germany, so an uncle of his drove from Darmstadt to meet us for dinner. We chose Der Spieker for its authentic cuisine. We all enjoyed our meals. We had several 'shots' of a local schnapps, which was served in a rustic metal spoon. I'm not sure on the wisdom of doing that, as today we are all a little crusty. LOL! The traditional building, the waiters in traditional costume, and the food ... a special treat, for sure!

We visited as a family whilst staying in Bad Zwischenahn, food was lovely, staff very attentive and in traditional dress! Beer was great. We had some lovely traditional wholesome German food consisting of fried potato, onion, sausages and seafood. Would definitely recommend - but you need to book!

Traditional restaurant next to the museum, a 19th century farmhouse. Professional waiters in local uniform. Famous for smoked eel. Hearty dishes e.g. "Spieker Special": smoked eel, fried potatoes and scrambled eggs. Generous portions, rustic style. Guests are a mixture of the local crowd and tourists. Prices are moderate and food is of good quality. Reservations highly recommended.