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American
Hollywood Diner N-1, ul. 3 Maja 21, tel. (+48) 58
621 09 23, www.holly.pl. Celebrate the Stars and
Stripes inside this rather gruesome little place. Framed
dollar bills, Harley Davidson’s and even a collection of
model trucks burst from every possible space, possibly
in an attempt to distract you from a menu that says as
much about America as a used sock. Pierogi, zurek and
shashlyks are a few of the recipes the owner brought
back from Alabama. QOpen 12:00 - 21:30. (21-40zł).
PTAUVGBSW
Sioux Classic O-1, Skwer Kościuszki 15, tel.
(+48) 58 620 68 26, www.sioux.com.pl. A Wild
West eatery with ranch decorations and staff kitted
out like cowboys. The menu is all ribs and burgers
though merits attention for its baffling collection
of titles: what the hell were they were smoking
when they came up with ‘Rio Brawa’ and ‘Soaring
Steppe Eagle’. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (13-99zł).
PTAGBSW
Brazilian
Rodizio El Toro O-2, ul. Mickiewicza 1/3, tel.
(+48) 58 621 77 73, www.rodizio.pl. Rodizio feels a
bit faded, dated even, but there’s no complaints towards
the food. This is eating done the Brazilian way, which
means bring a healthy appetite and prepare yourself for
a proper carnival for carnivores. The skewered meats
are fantastic, and do just enough to take your focus
from the mountain murals and plastic jungle plants,
though that said, you probably won’t be looking at
them anyway - on a clear day the ocean views smack
you right in the mouth. Work off the calories after by
rolling down the hill. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00. (25-74zł).
PTAGBSW
Chinese
Moon N-1, ul. Śląska 27, tel. (+48) 58 661 29 77,
www.restauracjamoon.pl. Chinese restaurants are
oh so predictable in Poland, but not Moon. A tasteful
restyling has seen it emerge as a svelte looking venue,
with hardwood floors, leather seating and oriental antiques
set against crisp white walls. Long ago this was
the best Chinese restaurant for miles, then something
went wrong, very wrong. So hear this, not only does
Moon look better than ever, it tastes better than ever.
We can recommend the Sechuan duck, and while it’s
by no means a cheap indulgence, Moon have done a
pretty astonishing job of coming back from the dead.
QOpen 12:00 - 22:00, Sun 12:00 - 21:00. (24-49zł).
PTAUVGSW
Fish
Barracuda O-3, Bulwar Nadmorski 10, tel.
(+48) 58 620 80 00, www.barracuda.net.pl.
A modern structure with smooth woods, bubbling
portholes and aquariums full of nervous looking fish.
Seafront views are made all the more accessible by
floor-to-ceiling windows, making this sunset dining
at its best. Expect high quality fish inside a hip airconditioned
interior, with a menu that also includes
a few more carnivorous options and wrought-iron
fish-shaped candle holders will tempt the kleptomaniacs
among you. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (29-62zł).
PTAUGBSW
Gdynia In Your Pocket gdynia.inyourpocket.com
Del Mar O-2, Bulwar Szwedzki, tel. (+48) 58 711 17 16,
www.delmar.gdynia.pl. Situated in a single story rotund
building this restaurant comes with beach side views, plastic
plant life and a staunch commitment to playing The Beatles.
On top of it being attractive to families, thanks to the adjacent
kids playground, it wins points for a knockout menu. Seafood
is the main draw here, and diners shouldn’t hesitate in following
their servers recommendation. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00,
Sat, Sun 10:00 - 23:00. (25-56zł). TA6EGBSW
Strefa Kuchnie Świata O-3, ul. Ejsmonda 2 (Nadmorski
Hotel), tel. (+48) 58 667 51 77, www.restauracjastrefa.pl.
It’s a fact that many of Poland’s best restaurants
can be found inside of hotels. The same is true here in this
Nadmorski based eatery. A clean, modern design, cotton
tablecloths, friendly staff and a period diver’s suit are on hand
in a restaurant that does what its name (World Cooking Zone)
suggests. As well as Polish staples, find a menu that also
serves Italy, Mexico, France and the Far East. There’s much
to recommend about the salmon in ginger. QOpen 11:00 -
22:00. (18-52zł). PTA6UGBSW
Tawerna Orłowska O-6, ul. Orłowska 3, tel. (+48) 58
622 22 20, www.tawernaorlowska.pl. A cross-timbered
beachside restaurant with pier views and some peerless
cooking. Inside it’s very much your typical coastal restaurant,
with a model galleon, cheapish stone cladding and a ships
helm to catch the eye, so it’s no surprise that most glances
are directed out of the window and towards the big, deep
blue. Fish should naturally be the order of the day here, though
we’ve also been privy to a smashing steak and some tasty
chicken pieces usually meant for the rug rats. QOpen 11:00
- 23:00. (20-40zł). PTAEBXSW
French
Petit Paris N-1, ul. Śląska 21, tel. (+48) 58 620 17
40, www.petitparis.pl. Visiting Gdynia and not visiting Petit
Paris simply isn’t an option. Proving this city is still market
leader on the restaurant scene is this cracker, a stylish effort
modestly decorated with sharp black and whites and clever
lighting. In the event you’re not impressed by the design you’ll
certainly be by the food, a super ensemble of modern French
cooking. The creamy frogs’ legs and crunchy prawns come
personally recommended by the chef, but judging on past
experiences and local gossip you’ll be extremely unfortunate
to find a single weak link. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00. (23-52zł).
PTAUGBS
Greek
El Greco O-3, Al. Piłsudskiego 1, tel. (+48) 58 622
77 52, www.el-greco.com.pl. One of the top meals you’ll
find, hence a location off-centre has done nothing to dent
the profits here. It’s big fun here, especially when the glittery
trousered band appear to make some noise, but this is a
restaurant first and foremost, and you won’t find the food
scoring anything less than top marks. All the typical faves
are served here, including superb lamb and octopus. QOpen
12:00 - 23:00. (25-88zł). PTA6UBXS
Santorini N-2, ul. Świętojańska 61/5, tel. (+48) 58
661 93 99, www.santorinigdynia.pl. The pleasant interior,
mimicking a fisherman’s cottage, holds no surprises if
you’ve eaten Greek before, what’s a little more unexpected
is the sheer quality of dishes. You can’t go wrong starting
with the octopus, and from there it’s sensory overload as
you make tightrope choices between grilled meats and
catch-of-the-day fish. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (19-59zł).
PTA6GBSW
gdynia.inyourpocket.com
GDYNIA RESTAURANTS
Th e best seafood dishes
in Poland
Gdynia, Bulwar Nadmorski 10
(entry from ul. Piłsudskiego)
Reservations: 058 620 27 27
e-mail: biuro@barracuda.net.pl
www.barracuda.net.pl
Traditional polish food set in an
authentic lodge 5 minutes by taxi
from the centre of Sopot
Al. Niepodległości 625, 81-855 Sopot
tel. +48 58 550 72 59 - reservations
tel. +48 58 555 89 84 - fax
biuro@karczmazagroda.pl
www.karczmazagroda.pl
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