Lobster & Oyster Bar
Hummerbar Zurich

At the back of the Hotel St. Gotthard, the imposing red door points the way to the legendary Lobster and Oyster Bar "Hummerbar" Zürich. The Hummerbar Zurich symbolises a piece of Zurich's living history. In 1935, Ernst Manz created the prominent Lobster & Oyster Bar "Hummmerbar", a gourmet seafood restaurant, in what was then the Zuftsäli. He was the first hotelier in Zurich to offer the delicious seafood. A pioneering gastronomic achievement.

Since then, the lobster and oyster bar "Hummerbar" in Zurich has built up a worldwide reputation in the gastronomic scene. In order for this to continue today, it has taken decades of courage to leave the good old things as they are and maintain the lobster and oyster bar. It serves up a seafood festival that is otherwise only known from France. At the Hummerbar Zurich, you can immerse yourself in a world where the continents meet and where service and cuisine are of paramount importance. From France to America, we create variations of French cuisine, lobster, seafood and oysters.

Our guests come not only for the good food, but also for the excellent service and the exquisite selection of drinks. The gourmet seafood restaurant Lobster and Oyster Bar Zurich has retained its original decor to this day. Well-known film stars and politicians frequent the restaurant.

Gourmet Seafood Restaurant

Lobster & Oyster Bar "Hummerbar"
Zurich

Elegance with a touch of Extravagance

The Signature - Art Déco

  • Lobster and oyster bar founded in 1935

To this day, the gourmet restaurant Lobster & Oyster Bar "Hummerbar" Zurich has retained its original decoration from the 1930s when it was founded. The signature is a timeless perfection that basically belongs in an art collection. And it has a touch of warm elegance - just like classic French cuisine. The glamorous and elegant style of the French Art Deco interior takes you back to the 1930s. Unique in Zurich.

Lobster Bar Zurich Kitchen
The Cuisine

Classic French

The Lobster Bar Zurich offers classic French gourmet cuisine. Combined with a Mediterranean twist. It is both traditional and innovative in its preparation of lobsters, oysters and seafood. Varied fish specialties are served as well as special desserts.

For the utmost in Luxury

Exclusive Private Dining

  • Hummerbar Zurich for business events
  • Hummerbar Zurich for romantic candlelight dinners
  • Hummerbar Zurich for private events
  • Lobster Bar Zurich Wall of Fame

For exclusive business lunches, romantic dinners for two, special occasions in a private or business setting. The Lobster and Oyster Bar Zurich offers a fantastic location in the heart of the city of Zurich and combines seductive French cuisine, attentive discreet service and Mediterranean flavors in an extravagant restaurant ambience in the Art Deco style of the 1930s.

Enjoy the courteous service and the special ambience of the Hummerbar, which allows the hustle and bustle of everyday life to disappear somewhat from reality. Simply relax and enjoy. The Lobster and Oyster Bar Zurich celebrates classic French cuisine. With unobtrusive perfection and the intimacy of the furniture, the place is a fantastic dream. A different world in the middle of the city on the Limmat. Enjoy the best culinary experience at the Hummerbar Zurich.

  • This restaurant has been an integral part of Zurich's gastronomic culture for decades and offers seafood of unsurpassed quality. Even the service is still personal and most of the dishes are prepared and explained at the table. The ambience is calm and stylish: perfect for a business lunch, a date or a meal with friends. Selected lobster-themed art hangs on the walls and the tables allow a certain amount of privacy due to the large distance between them. It goes without saying that this outstanding quality comes at a price. In this case, however, we were happy to pay it. Conclusion: One of the best but also most expensive restaurants in Zurich. Suitable for a special occasion or generous gourmets.

    TripAdvisor Review

  • Awesome lobster! This is the second time I've been to the lobster bar. It's perfect for a "quick" and delicious meal after work with a business partner, as well as for a romantic couple's evening. A really great atmosphere and top-class service. The food is also absolutely gourmet! There is absolutely nothing to complain about. It was a brilliant evening and I will definitely go there again! It's great that there's such a great restaurant near Zurich main station!

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  • An absolutely fantastic place with exquisite cuisine and excellent service. Everything perfectly refined and prepared. Certain dishes are prepared at your table. Also, with certain dishes you are shown the lobster before it is prepared and served. A very relaxed atmosphere and a great team. All in all, a simply incredible experience.

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  • For special occasions. In the heart of Zurich, an institution in the field of gourmet gastronomy for years. The great ambience, world-class service, equally world-class menu. Food, wine, champagne - world class. Definitely recommendable.

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  • What a stunning restaurant! Very friendly staff. Food in the high-end range. Fish lobster and meat a poem. Once there you want to come back again and again.

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  • Perfect date. We enjoyed a wonderful evening. The food was sensational as was the service! The ambience was perfect! I can only recommend it!

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