Restaurant Le Quai 21

I have travelled the world extensively over 40 years. I ate at all restaurants ranging from pop & mom’s to Michelin three stars. This is my honest review of the restaurant Quai 21 in Colmar, Alsace, France. A pleasant restaurant nicely located along the river, close to the Ferris wheel and the Christmas market area. The restaurant is situated on the pier, near the Grande Roue, in an area that is usually very lively during the Christmas market season. Inside, the décor is modern and well kept, with two separate dining rooms, which helps create a comfortable setting for dinner. The cuisine is carefully prepared, though not particularly outstanding. We especially enjoyed the main courses, both fish-based: wild barbel and Arctic char. Both dishes were flavorful, well cooked, and enjoyable, even if they did not leave a lasting impression. Service was very friendly and efficient. Overall, a solid option in a very attractive location — suitable for a pleasant meal while enjoying the surroundings, without expecting a truly memorable culinary experience.

We went to this place based on the Michelin guide recommendation. The place was excellent. The food was creative, flavourful, and there was never ending bread which is quite rare nowadays. We had the set menu. Without wine. It was very much worth the price. The bass was outstanding as was the dessert. The only problem is that they were incredibly busy and therefore there was a long wait between dishes. Very long waits. And that brought down the rating. But if you have time to kill and talk. Then definitely worth coming here!

Another lovely meal here. Beautifully presented and tasty dishes and excellent, friendly service from the owners. Real value for money.

We had reserved a table online and were warmly welcomed upon arrival. The restaurant is stylishly modern and impeccably clean. We really appreciated the upscale yet relaxed atmosphere – refined without being overly formal. We each enjoyed a three-course à la carte dinner, and every single dish was a delight. It’s a wonderful fusion of traditional cuisine with a modern twist. From presentation to flavour to service – everything was simply spot on. A top-notch dining experience that we’ll happily repeat.

Had the 4 course dinner menu without the wine pairing and thoroughly enjoyed it. Each course — from the foie gras to the sea bream, veal, and finishing with pistachio pastry — was beautifully balanced in taste, aroma, and texture. The flavors complemented each other well and showed a lot of thought in the preparation. Service was attentive and professional; staff spoke English and explained each dish clearly, which added to the overall experience.

A phenomenal dining experience. Each dish was delicious & full of flavor. The staff were knowledgeable & polite. I will definitely be back

We took the lunch 3 courses menu. Very nicely presented and very tasty! Wine pairing was also excellent. Very good service despite a bit of pressure to order wine.

A cool location with really good cuisine. Staff is competent and professional. Definitely worth the stop in a nice city! Not touristic and price is good for the very high quality dishes (this restaurant is in the Michelin guide, they deserve it).