Der Sylter Fischkutter
Superb fresh fish and seafood at bargain prices on a serve-yourself basis means this promenade restaurant-stall, with a front-seat view of the Rhine, is always packed.

Rhine Promenade
Tel: None.
Price: €

En De Canon
Just off the riverfront, this cosy and charming historic house (built in 1725) is just the place for a traditional Rhineland meal (Düsseldorf steak is a speciality) with a delightful, sheltered and leafy biergarten for warm weather.

Zollstrasse 7
Tel: (0211) 329 798.
Price: €€€€

Fisch Haus
This smart and modern, yet traditionally decorated, black-and-white tiled fish restaurant with lots of outdoor tables is said to serve the best fish and seafood dishes in town.

Berger Strasse 3-5
Tel: (0211) 854 9864.
Website: www.fischhaus-duesseldorf.de
Price: €€-€€€

La Copa
This attractive and bustling little tapas bar, with outside tables, serves up the authentic atmosphere and taste of Spain.

Berger Strasse 4
Tel: (0211) 323 8858.
Price: €€-€€€

Zum Schiffchen
Napoleon visited this venerable ale house (a bust of the Little General marks ‘his corner'), no doubt partaking of the kitchen's superior brand of Düsseldorf comfort food; it has an attractive outdoor terrace.

Hafenstrasse 5
Tel: (0211) 132 421 or 132 422.
Website: www.brauerei-zum-schiffchen.de
Price: €€