Hafenrestaurant Capitano

"We visited this restaurant on Saturday evening about 19:00 on 22 August 2015. Since this year there has been an unusually large number of bees flying around outside, as we arrived we debated whether to eat inside or outside. Since we did not see any bees outside and it was such a lovely evening, we decide to eat outside, (during our visit there, no bees bothered us). I made a reservation before our visit and our table as requested was waiting for us, as we arrived. The Capitano Hafenrestaurant Menu has a large variety of meals both German and Italian cuisines. The Menu is easy to read and understand. Plus, salads, soups, pasta, and fish plates (for vegetarians), are also available. In addition, they have meals for the small appetite and special meals for children. Prices are average and food portions are average and fair. After studying the menu, we ordered our drinks. I only saw coke in the 0,3 l size. I would have preferred a choice of coke in more than one size. However, we did not have to play the drink game, since the same person that took our order brought our drinks and she did not have to ask who ordered what. Our drinks came relatively quickly and they were nice and cold. Also, they came before our food arrived, as it should be. Supposedly this restaurant offers its customers bread with their meals. However, since we were not offered any bread when our entrées were served, we asked for some. The bread then came shortly after we asked for it, with quark to spread on it. The quark had a very good taste. A novel and functioning idea at this restaurant, was that our food and drink orders were taken at the table by our waitress with a computerized order system that immediately communicated our order to the kitchen. In fact, our orders were communicated so quick to the kitchen that when my partner decided to modify her order with a salad, I had to immediately track down and tell the waitress. I ordered the Wiener Schnitzel (1 large piece of meat) with fries and salad for 10,50 €. My partner had the Spaghetti with shrimps (which was served spicy and hot) for 12,90 €. My partner also ordered a salad with chicken. My schnitzel was delicious and since I tasted my partner’s Spaghetti, I can recommend both dishes as delicious. Both salads were served at the same time but unfortunately, we had little time to eat them before our main entrées came. The reason salads and bread is served before the main entrée, is so that customers have something to eat while they wait for their main entrée.The outside tables and chairs are sturdy. The outside tables are simply decorated, with a paper table runner (that unfortunately was old and dirty), coasters, list of special offers, and a clean ash tray. The restaurant’s outside area is roomy and well organized concerning space and the tables are nicely spaced with room between them for people to move about within the terrace without having to disturb other customers and even with the tables full, it is not chair back on chair back. Seat Cushions are available for outside chairs. Most of the outside tables were protected from the rain or sun with either a sun umbrella or a marquee. The outside tables are for 4 persons. However, if necessary, by moving the tables and chairs together, they can seat 8 or 12, etc. Therefore, it would be a great place for a special occasion or a big group. From the elevated terrace one has a great view of the Boat Marina, camping area beyond, the Mosel River, ships on the Mosel, and the other side of the Mosel near Winningen. Since the restaurant’s inside and outside terrace eat areas are up above the street level, the loudness of outside activities could have some but a limited effect on customers. It is a shame however that the restaurant doesn’t have background music playing outside. I noticed that dogs were also welcome, outside. Since we did not sit inside, I cannot comment on the restaurant’s inside seating area. This restaurant does not have its own parking lot. However, nearby there is a parking area for those that come to the marina and camping area. Therefore, one does not have to go hunting for a parking space on a side street and pay for parking. We found a parking space just 30 meters from the restaurant.At the bottom of the steps leading to the Restaurant’s terrace, conveniently there is a Menu posted. Unfortunately, the steps leading up to the terrace were dirty with trash and the plants were over grown on to the steps.Disabled access: While there are two series of steps leading to the restaurant, unfortunately they both have about 20 steps. However, once above on the terrace, disable persons can easily reach the outside eating area and also access the restaurant’s inside eating area. Tables and chairs outside can be moved to provide wheelchair access. Since we did not sit inside, I cannot review the restaurant’s inside seating area. We were friendly wished a pleasant day, as we paid our bill, received the correct change, and gave the waitress her tip. This restaurant has its own Internet page. This Internet page has lots of information on it, such as the location with map, telephone number, opening hours, email contact information, photos, On-line reservation form and an On-line Drink and Food Menu. But it is only in German.Summary: Based on friendliness, taste, price, service, and atmosphere, my overall rating for this restaurant is an above average recommendation."