If you like your dinner with a skyline view, this is it. Nikka Restaurant sits on the 7th floor right by the Motława River, where the windows frame Gdańsk Old Town and St. Mary’s Basilica in sight. After dinner, there’s also a club night on the 8th floor on Friday and Saturday.

I love the way the meal is built for sharing, so you get variety without over-ordering. I also like that you can choose a menu geared toward meat or one that’s vege and fish, depending on what your group wants.

One thing to consider: it’s not suitable for wheelchair users, and the experience is centered around the set menu, so picky eating and big solo hunger might be a mismatch.

Key highlights you’ll feel right away

• 7th-floor dining with big-window views of Motława and St. Mary’s Basilica
• Two set-menu styles for sharing (meat, or vege and fish)
• Asian-focused dishes that mix soups, rolls, ribs, and sushi
• Club night after dinner on the 8th floor (Fri-Sat)
• Clear value for two: the set price includes a bottle of still water

Above the Motława River: The view that makes the dinner

This isn’t just a meal, it’s a change of altitude. Nikka is in the middle of Gdańsk Old Town, along the Motława River, but you eat high above the rooftops. The restaurant is on the 7th and 8th floors, so your table feels like it’s floating over the historic core.

From the windows, you get a direct sightline to classic Gdańsk landmarks, especially St. Mary’s Basilica. You also see the river banks and the city skyline layered behind it. That matters because the dining room experience becomes part of the course, not a background detail.

If you’re planning your arrival, you’ve got two straightforward meeting options: enter from Chmielna Street, or approach from the Motława River side through Słony Spichlerz. Either way, once you’re inside, you’ll be directed to the restaurant on the 7th floor for dinner.

Choosing your set menu: meat sharing vs vege and fish sharing

The dinner is set up as a sharing menu for two guests. You pick one of two versions, and the set price covers the meal format plus a bottle of still water (0.7l). Drinks beyond the included water are ordered separately based on the menu card.

That sharing structure is a big deal for value and taste. Instead of one heavy plate that can feel repetitive, you get a sequence of different styles and textures. Think cold bites, warm fried items, soups, sauced mains, and sushi, all in one night.

Version 1: meat-focused set

If your group likes beef, pork, and classic sushi combinations, this is the safer bet. The menu mixes beef-forward starters, a noodle soup, fried spring rolls with miso-style flavors, and ribs with sweet-salty glaze notes. It ends with sushi that includes both tempura fried shrimp and sirloin steak in the same set, which keeps it from feeling one-dimensional.

Version 2: vege and fish set

This option leans on seafood and plant-forward plates. It starts with salmon tartare that includes crispy rice and caviar, then moves into a salad built around crispy taro and umeboshi sauce. There’s also a roasted vegetables and mushrooms course with crunchy add-ons, plus salmon teriyaki and a vegetable tempura-style sushi roll finish.

If you’re traveling with mixed preferences, I like that you can choose based on what you want to experience, not on who is “allowed” to eat what.

What you eat in the meat set, and how it plays together

Here’s what’s in the meat version sharing set, and what each part adds to the overall meal.

AMUSE-BOUCHE

Beef fillet, presented as a tartar-style bite with rice crackers, chives, and pickled shimeji mushrooms. This is a flavor opener: creamy and beefy, then crisp from the crackers, and bright from the pickled mushrooms.

ASIAN BEEF SOUP (x2)

Beef and pork broth with Japanese noodles and vegetables. This brings the heat and comfort factor and gives you a reset between fried and raw items. It’s also the moment where the meal starts to feel like a full Asian dinner rather than a Western-style assortment.

SPRING ROLLS

Fried spring rolls (3 pieces) with beef, miso, spicy mayo, chive mayo, and pickled vegetables. Expect a mix of savory beef, fermented depth from miso, and a layered “mayo system” that adds richness. The pickled vegetables help cut through the frying.

STICKY PORK RIBS

Slow-roasted pork ribs glazed with ginger and soy sauce, plus pickled cucumber and fennel salad, and green apple. This combination is smart because the ribs bring sweetness and umami, while cucumber, fennel, and apple keep it from turning into a one-note richness.

SUSHI SURF & TURF

Uramaki sushi with tempura fried shrimp and a slice of sirloin steak, cucumber, chives, and chilli. This is your closing act. It’s got crunch from tempura, a steak element for depth, and chilli for lift.

For me, the “win” in this meat set is how it moves across textures: crisp crackers, soft noodles, fried rolls, sticky ribs, then sushi. You’re not just eating different items, you’re getting different mouthfeels.

The vege and fish set: bold bites, cooling touches, and crunchy bits

The vege and fish version keeps the same set structure for two, but the menu is clearly designed to feel substantial, not like a compromise.

AMUSE-BOUCHE

Salmon tartare with crispy rice, guacamole, sturgeon caviar, and sesame. This start is elegant and intense: fatty salmon, creamy guacamole, poppiness from caviar, and crunch from crispy rice. It’s also a good sign that the kitchen isn’t treating the fish option as “basic.”

CRISPY TARO UMEBOSHI SALAD

Selection of vegetables plus crispy taro, tapioca crisps, umeboshi sauce, pickles, herbs, roasted nuts, and fried shallots. If you like sour, salty, and crunchy contrasts, this is one of the most interesting plates on the menu. Umeboshi sauce brings a distinctive tang, while nuts and fried shallots add texture.

YASAI

Roasted vegetables and mushrooms, with sauces, crisps, and pickles. This part keeps the set grounded in vegetables, but with enough variety to avoid feeling like a plain side dish.

SALMON TERIYAKI

Salmon with shimeji mushrooms in tempura, teriyaki sauce, and orange gel. Teriyaki gives the classic sweet-savory direction, while tempura mushrooms add crisp edges. The orange gel is the kind of small, flashy touch that keeps the plate from tasting heavy.

SUSHI GREEN VEGE

Uramaki with vegetables in tempura, cucumber, gourd, avocado, spicy mayo, miso eggplant, and orange gel. This is a vegetable-forward sushi finish with spicy and umami notes, plus some creamy avocado and cooling cucumber.

If your group includes someone who prefers fish or vegetarian-friendly choices, this set also lets you experience Asian flavors without committing to the full meat menu.

After dinner: the 8th-floor club night on Fridays and Saturdays

The dinner experience doesn’t have to end when you leave the table. On Friday and Saturday, there’s a club night after dinner on the 8th floor.

This can be a great add-on if you want a seamless evening plan: eat first, then keep the night going without changing locations. It also helps you avoid the “where do we go next?” scramble, especially if you’re already in the Old Town area.

One practical note: since the club night is only listed for Fri-Sat, plan your expectations around the day you’re in Gdańsk. If you’re dining on another day, you should treat dinner as the main event.

Price and value: what $80 for two really includes

The price is listed as $80 per group up to 2. In plain terms, this is designed for a couple or two friends who want the full sharing set together.

That set includes:

• the sharing menu for 2 guests
• a bottle of still water, 0.7l

Drinks beyond that water are charged according to the menu card. So if you’re someone who likes cocktails, beer, or wine, expect the final bill to rise after the included bottle.

Is it good value? For the experience you’re buying, yes. You’re paying for a full Asian-set meal plus the very specific factor of eating high above the river with landmark views. If you price out “any meal plus a special viewpoint setting,” it can be hard to beat a bundled set format like this.

Where it might not be ideal:

• If you’re dining solo, the “for two” structure may feel less efficient.
• If you’re trying to keep costs tightly controlled, extra drinks can add up since only the still water is included.

How to time your night around Gdańsk Old Town

The experience is valid for 1 day, with starting times depending on availability. That means you should pick a time that fits your whole evening plan, rather than trying to force a rigid schedule.

Because the restaurant is elevated and view-focused, I’d plan to arrive with enough buffer to settle in before you order, so you can actually enjoy the skyline while you’re waiting for the set to start. Also, if you’re dining on a Friday or Saturday, think about whether you want to transition into the club night afterward.

And remember the location rhythm: you’ll meet near Chmielna Street or from the Motława side via Słony Spichlerz, then go up to the 7th and 8th floors. Build in a little margin for finding the correct entrance and getting to the floors.

Who this fits best, and who should rethink it

This dinner is a strong match if you want:

• a date-night or “two people, one plan” evening
• Asian cuisine with a mix of sushi, soup, fried items, and mains
• a meal that includes a view of St. Mary’s Basilica and the Motława River banks
• the option to keep going with a club night on Fri-Sat

It might be less ideal if:

• you need wheelchair-friendly access, since it’s not suitable for wheelchair users
• you do not want a set-menu structure (you will be choosing between the two set versions)
• you’re hoping for a fully flexible ordering style, because the package is built around the sharing menu

A quick checklist before you book

If you’re leaning yes, here’s what I’d double-check based on the details provided:

• Choose the menu version that matches your group: meat (beef tartar, beef soup, spring rolls, ribs, surf and turf sushi) or vege and fish (salmon tartare, crispy taro salad, roasted vegetables and mushrooms, salmon teriyaki, green vegetable sushi).
• Plan for extra spending only if you order extra drinks, since the included set covers the meal plus still water.
• If you want the club night, make sure your visit is on Friday or Saturday.
• Confirm the time window when you book, because starting times vary by availability.

Should you book Dinner with a View at Nikka?

Book it if you want an evening that mixes serious food with a memorable setting. The 7th-floor aspect matters here, and the menu structure means you get multiple styles of Asian dishes in one smooth session. At $80 per group up to 2, it’s also straightforward for budgeting, since the set price includes the sharing menu for two plus still water.

Skip it or rethink it if accessibility is a concern, or if you don’t want a set-menu dinner. Also, if you’re the type who orders freely à la carte with lots of drinks, the final cost may drift higher than the headline set price.

If your goal is a special night in Gdańsk Old Town that feels both modern and local-in-setting, this one is easy to recommend.

FAQ

What does the $80 price cover?

It covers a sharing menu for two guests and includes a bottle of still water (0.7l). Additional drinks are charged separately based on the menu card.

Do I have to choose a specific menu?

Yes. You choose one of two set menus: Version 1 (with meat) or Version 2 (vege & fish).

What floors are involved at Nikka?

Dinner happens on the 7th floor, and the restaurant also has an 8th floor where the club night takes place on Fridays and Saturdays.

Where do I meet before the experience?

You can start from the entrance on Chmielna Street, or from the Motława River side through Słony Spichlerz.

Is the club night included every day?

No. The club night after dinner on the 8th floor is listed for Friday and Saturday.

Is this activity wheelchair friendly?

No. It is listed as not suitable for wheelchair users.