Dinner with a View – 7th Floor, Gdańsk Old Town

The best part of this experience is the setting: Nikka Restaurant sits on the seventh floor above Gdańsk’s Old Town, with broad views toward the Motława River and St. Mary’s Basilica. You get a proper meal, not just a rooftop drink, and the high view gives dinner a special sense of place.

I like the sharing-style menu for two, which lets you try several dishes in one sitting. I also like the choice between a meat menu and a fish and vegetarian menu, plus the Friday and Saturday option to continue upstairs with club music. The main thing to consider is access: this experience is not suitable for wheelchair users, and drinks beyond the included bottle of water cost extra.

Key points to know before booking

• Seven floors above Gdańsk: Large windows frame the Old Town roofs, Motława River, and St. Mary’s Basilica.
• Two menus for two people: Choose the meat menu or the fish and vegetarian menu, both served in sharing portions.
• Five-course-style progression: Each set includes an amuse-bouche, soup or salad, a starter, a main dish, and sushi.
• Water included: One 0.7-liter bottle of Cisowianka or Perlage still water comes with the meal.
• Club night on Fridays and Saturdays: After dinner, you can continue on the eighth floor with music and a late-night atmosphere.
• Flexible booking: You can cancel up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund and reserve without paying immediately.

Why the seventh-floor setting matters

Gdańsk is a city best understood from several angles. At street level, you see grand façades, church towers, and the busy riverfront. From Nikka’s seventh floor, the view changes the scale. The Old Town roofs spread below you, while St. Mary’s Basilica gives the scene a clear landmark.

That view is not a minor extra. It is the reason to choose this dinner instead of simply ordering Asian food elsewhere in town. You are paying for food and atmosphere together, with the river and historic center providing the backdrop throughout the meal.

The restaurant is right by the Motława River, and you can enter from Chmielna Street or through Słony Spichlerz by the river. This makes it easy to place the dinner within an evening walk along the waterfront. You do not need a separate sightseeing plan to find the restaurant, though you should allow time to locate the entrance in the building.

The description places the restaurant on the seventh floor and the club area on the eighth. That means the dinner and late-night portion are linked but not exactly the same setting. If you want a quiet meal, focus on your dinner reservation. If you want music afterward, Friday and Saturday are the important nights.

A menu built for sharing

One set is intended for two people. That format works well here because Asian cooking often rewards variety. Instead of choosing one large dish each, you receive several smaller plates and combinations of flavors.

The meal begins with an amuse-bouche. The exact item is not specified, so you should treat it as a small opening bite rather than a promised course. It sets the tone for the meal without filling you up early.

The menu then splits into two clear choices. Version one includes meat. Version two combines fish and vegetarian dishes. The restaurant asks you to choose one menu option rather than mix individual courses between the two sets, so decide together before booking.

This is a good arrangement for couples or two friends with similar tastes. If one person wants meat and the other wants the fish and vegetarian menu, the fixed format may be less convenient. The experience is also less suited to someone who wants to order à la carte or control every course.

The meat menu, course by course

The meat menu opens with beef tartar, served with rice crackers, chives, and pickled shimeji mushrooms. The dish brings together soft beef, crisp texture, and the sharp, earthy note of pickled mushrooms. Tartar is a confident opening choice, so anyone who dislikes raw beef should select the other menu.

Next comes an Asian beef soup for two. It contains beef and pork broth, Japanese noodles, and vegetables. This is likely to provide the most comforting course of the meal, with a warm broth balancing the cooler tartar and later fried dishes.

The spring rolls follow with beef, miso, spicy mayonnaise, chive mayonnaise, and pickled vegetables. Three pieces are included. This course has a lot going on, but the pickles should help cut through the fried wrapper and mayonnaise-based sauces.

The main meat dish is slow-roasted pork ribs glazed with ginger and soy sauce. They come with pickled cucumber and fennel salad, plus green apple. The glaze gives the ribs a sweet-salty Asian profile, while the cucumber, fennel, and apple add fresh, crisp notes.

The final savory course is a surf and turf uramaki. It combines tempura-fried shrimp, sliced sirloin steak, cucumber, chives, and chili. It is an unusual finish because it brings sushi, steak, and fried seafood into one roll. If you enjoy trying combinations that are more playful than traditional, this is one of the menu’s most distinctive dishes.

The fish and vegetarian menu, course by course

The fish and vegetarian menu starts with salmon tartare. Here, salmon is paired with crispy rice, guacamole, sturgeon caviar, and sesame. The mixture moves from creamy to crisp, with the caviar and sesame adding salty and nutty accents.

The next dish is a crispy taro umeboshi salad. It includes assorted vegetables, crispy taro, tapioca crisps, pickles, herbs, roasted nuts, fried shallots, and umeboshi sauce. This is the most plant-focused course on either menu, and it offers a wide range of textures rather than relying on one central ingredient.

Yasai follows, with roasted vegetables and mushrooms, sauces, crisps, and pickles. The name points to a vegetable-centered dish, but it is not presented as plain or minimal. The roasted elements should bring depth, while the sauces and pickles keep the plate lively.

The main fish course is salmon teriyaki with shimeji mushrooms in tempura, teriyaki sauce, and orange gel. The familiar teriyaki profile is matched with fried mushrooms and a citrus note. This should suit someone who wants a recognizable main dish while still sampling less familiar ingredients.

The final item is the Green Vege uramaki. It includes vegetables in tempura, cucumber, gourd, avocado, spicy mayonnaise, miso eggplant, and orange gel. Like the meat menu’s final sushi course, it closes the meal with a layered roll rather than a simple dessert. A dessert is not listed, so do not book this expecting a sweet final course.

What the meal feels like as an evening

This is not presented as a quick dinner stop. The menu moves through several stages, and the sharing format encourages you to take your time. You can look out over the city between courses, compare flavors, and treat the meal as part of your Gdańsk evening rather than a purely functional meal.

The view will change with the light. Earlier in the evening, you will see the Old Town and riverfront clearly. Later, the city lights and illuminated church may give the scene a more intimate feel. Since starting times depend on availability, check the available slot carefully if the view at a particular time matters to you.

The restaurant’s windows are an important part of the experience. You are not simply eating in a high building with a view somewhere in the distance. The setting is designed around the skyline, with St. Mary’s Basilica as the main visual reference.

The meal includes one 0.7-liter bottle of still Cisowianka or Perlage water. Other drinks are charged according to the restaurant’s menu. This matters when you compare the advertised price with your likely total. If you order wine, cocktails, soft drinks, or additional bottled water, your final bill will be higher than the basic package.

Is $80 for two good value?

The listed price is $80 per group of up to two people, not $80 per person. For two people, that works out to $40 each before extra drinks. The price includes the complete sharing menu and one 0.7-liter bottle of water.

That is a fair value if you want three things together: a full multi-course meal, a memorable Old Town view, and a central location by the river. You would pay more than for a casual meal, but this is not being sold as a basic restaurant visit. The setting and the number of dishes are central to the price.

The value is stronger for people who enjoy tasting several preparations. The menu includes tartare, soup or salad, fried items, a main course, and sushi. If you prefer one large familiar dish and no extras, you may find the fixed set less appealing.

Keep your dining group to two for the clearest value. One set is intended for two people, so a larger group would need to confirm how many sets to order. The supplied details only define the package for up to two.

Friday and Saturday club nights upstairs

On Friday and Saturday, dinner can lead into a club night on the eighth floor. This gives the experience a second act, changing it from a scenic meal into a longer evening out.

The available details do not specify the music style, closing time, or whether a separate club charge applies. You should check those points when booking if the late-night portion is important to you. The confirmed detail is that a club night is offered after dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.

This option suits you if you want to avoid arranging transport between dinner and nightlife. You can finish the meal and continue upstairs. It may not suit you if you want a quiet, early dinner, so check the date and atmosphere before committing to a weekend slot.

Getting there and practical limits

The meeting point is the restaurant itself. You can approach from Chmielna Street or from the Motława River through Słony Spichlerz. The activity ends back at that same point, with no transport included.

The restaurant is on the seventh and eighth floors. The experience is not suitable for wheelchair users, so this is a serious point to check before booking. The supplied information does not give further details about stairs, lifts, or other mobility needs, so contact the provider if you need precise access information.

The booking is valid for one day, with starting times shown according to availability. You should select a time that fits your plans along the riverfront, especially if you want to continue into the club night. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the activity, and the reserve-now, pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying immediately.

Who will enjoy Nikka most?

I would choose this for a couple looking for a polished evening in central Gdańsk, especially if a view matters as much as the food. The fixed menu takes away some decisions, while the sharing format gives you several tastes without ordering a long list of separate dishes.

It also suits someone who has already walked the Old Town and wants to see it from above. The view toward St. Mary’s Basilica gives the dinner a clear connection to the city rather than making it feel like an interchangeable restaurant meal.

Food lovers who enjoy sushi, tartare, pickles, sauces, and unusual combinations will have the most fun with the menu. The meat set is not limited to one style of cooking, and the fish and vegetarian set offers more than a token meat-free alternative.

I would think twice if you need full wheelchair access, dislike fixed menus, or want dessert included. You should also budget for drinks if water alone will not be enough.

Should you book this Gdańsk dinner?

Book it if you want a special meal with a strong city view and like the idea of sharing many Asian-inspired dishes. The combination of Motława River scenery, St. Mary’s Basilica, and a multi-course menu gives the evening a clear identity.

Choose the fish and vegetarian option for salmon, vegetables, mushrooms, taro, and vegetable sushi. Choose the meat option for beef tartar, pork ribs, beef soup, and the striking shrimp-and-steak uramaki. If you are booking Friday or Saturday, add the club night to your plans, but confirm the details of the late-night portion first.

The high rating is consistent with the experience’s strongest features: the food receives especially warm praise, the service is described as helpful, and the view is repeatedly singled out as beautiful. Just remember that accessibility is limited, extra drinks cost more, and no dessert is listed. For the right kind of evening, this is a worthwhile splurge above Gdańsk’s Old Town.

FAQ

Where is Nikka Restaurant located?

Nikka Restaurant is beside the Motława River in central Gdańsk. You can enter from Chmielna Street or from the river through Słony Spichlerz.

Which floor is the restaurant on?

The restaurant is located on the seventh floor. The club area is on the eighth floor.

What is included in the $80 price?

The price includes one sharing menu for two people and one 0.7-liter bottle of still Cisowianka or Perlage water.

Can I choose between different menus?

Yes. You can choose a meat menu or a fish and vegetarian menu. One selected set is intended for two people.

What dishes are on the meat menu?

The meat menu includes beef tartar, Asian beef soup, beef spring rolls, slow-roasted pork ribs, and surf and turf uramaki with shrimp and steak.

What dishes are on the fish and vegetarian menu?

It includes salmon tartare, a crispy taro umeboshi salad, roasted vegetables and mushrooms, salmon teriyaki, and Green Vege uramaki.

Is there a club night after dinner?

A club night is available on the eighth floor after dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. The supplied details do not specify the music style or any additional charge.

Can I cancel my booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option allows you to book without paying immediately.