Resto HAFEN

At first glance, the menu at the restaurant in Kuressaare port seems odd. Eclectic. A handful of dishes trying to cover the entire world; from local Baltic herring and elk to exotic falafels and steamed buns. After a few bites and some contemplation, however, you realize the concept is actually quite simple and clear.

Hafen offers exotic flavors to islanders and local flavors to visitors. The somewhat motley menu tends to raise doubts; are these far-flung dishes authentic? You bet. Hafen wouldn’t have it any other way, after all, ports are places that gather people who’ve traveled the world, and you can’t fool them.

The restaurant is also well known for its gin journeys. The good local juniper gin Lahhentagge sparked the idea to gather a tableful of gins from all around the world and offer guests the opportunity to embark on a gin-tasting excursion to the nearest of neighbors and the farthest of lands.