Gdańsk looks different from 7 floors up. At NIKKA Restaurant, you dine along the Motława River with a big St. Mary’s Basilica view through the windows. I love that the setting turns dinner into a show, and the food brings top-quality Asian flavors to match the scenery. One catch: it’s on the 7th and 8th floors, so if you’re sensitive to getting up high, plan carefully since it’s not suitable for wheelchair users.

This experience is built around a sharing menu for two, with a meat option and a vegetarian-and-fish option, and the price covers the set plus still water. If you’re there on Friday or Saturday, you can roll straight from dinner to the 8th-floor club night for music afterward.

Key Highlights You’ll Care About

• 7th-floor dining room with St. Mary’s Basilica in the frame through the windows
• Motława River location right in the center of Gdańsk Old Town
• Two set-menu choices for two people (meat, or veg & fish) in sharing style
• Included still water (0.7l) with your menu set
• 8th-floor club night on Fri-Sat after dinner

Eating Asian Food With a High-View Advantage in Gdańsk

This is the kind of meal that changes how you remember a city. From NIKKA’s 7th-floor spot, the old roofs of Gdańsk drop away, and suddenly you’re looking at the skyline from above—while still feeling close to the water.

The restaurant sits right by the Motława River, and the windows are a big part of the plan. You’re not stuck in a dark room hoping for a view later. You can see St. Mary’s Basilica from where you’re seated, which is a rare win for a dinner plan.

And then there’s the other half of the deal: the food. The set menu leans into classic Asian comfort and finesse—things like tartare, spring rolls, sushi rolls, and pork ribs—so you get both texture and variety without having to think too hard during ordering.

Finding NIKKA: Chmielna Street or Motława via Słony Spichlerz

You’ll start at one of two access points. You can enter from Chmielna Street, or come in from the Motława river side through Słony Spichlerz. Either way, the key point is that NIKKA is inside a multi-floor space.

The restaurant is on the 7th and 8th floors, so your “where am I going?” brain should do a quick reset before you arrive. I suggest you factor in a little extra time to locate the right entrance and get up to the dining level without rushing.

After the experience, it ends back at the meeting point area. In plain terms: you eat, you enjoy the view, and you’re not wandering around for the next stop afterward.

What the Sharing Menu Actually Means for Your Dinner

Your meal is organized as a set menu for two with sharing. That matters because it changes the vibe from formal “each person gets their own plate” to a more social, tasting-style dinner.

You’ll also get a bottle of still water—0.7l of Cisowianka or Perlage is included—paired with the set. If you want something else to drink beyond that, you’ll pay based on the prices on the menu card.

The experience offers two versions, and I’d choose based on what you want to eat more of:

• Version 1 (with meat) focuses on beef and pork plus sushi
• Version 2 (vege & fish) focuses on vegetables, fish, and sushi with lots of veggie-forward options

You’re paying for a full run of courses, not just a single dish. That makes it easier to compare value against other “dinner with a view” plans around the city.

Menu Version 1: Meat-Focused Courses That Mix Raw, Fried, and Sushi

If you pick the meat menu, expect a flow that moves through different cooking styles—raw, broth, fried, slow-roasted, and then sushi.

Here’s what’s included for the set:

• Amuse-bouche
• Beef tartar with rice crackers, chives, and pickled shimeji mushrooms
• Asian beef soup x2 with Japanese noodles and vegetables
• Spring rolls (3 pcs) with beef, miso, spicy mayo, chive mayo, and pickled vegetables
• Sticky pork ribs glazed with ginger and soy sauce, served with pickled cucumber and fennel salad and green apple
• Sushi Surf & Turf: ramaki sushi with tempura shrimp, a slice of sirloin steak, cucumber, chives, and chilli

What I like about this lineup is how it keeps your palate busy. You get cool-and-crisp elements (rice crackers, pickles), then warm comfort (soup), then crunch and spice (spring rolls), and then the sweet-salty pull of ribs before ending on sushi.

One practical note: it’s not “light and airy.” The menu includes several rich, flavorful items. If you’re the type who orders one heavy thing and regrets it, this might still work, but you’ll want to enjoy it slowly.

Menu Version 2: Veg & Fish With Bold Texture and Sauces

The vegetarian-and-fish set is a different personality—still bold, but less meat-forward and more veggie-and-sauce driven. It also gives you seafood and sushi, so it doesn’t feel like a compromise menu.

Included items:

• Amuse-bouche
• Salmon tartare with crispy rice, guacamole, sturgeon caviar, and sesame
• Crispy taro umeboshi salad with crispy taro, tapioca crisps, umeboshi sauce, pickles, herbs, roasted nuts, and fried shallots
• YASAI with roasted vegetables and mushrooms, plus sauces, crisps, and pickles
• Salmon teriyaki with shimeji mushrooms in tempura, teriyaki sauce, and orange gel
• Sushi green vege: ramaki with vegetables in tempura, cucumber, gourd, avocado, spicy mayo, miso eggplant, and orange gel

This menu is all about contrasts—crispy textures next to creamy elements, and tangy sauces alongside roasted flavors. The presence of things like umeboshi sauce and orange gel tells you this isn’t a plain “vegetables and rice” kind of set.

If you’re traveling with someone who eats meat but wants variety, I actually think this menu is easier to share without feeling like one person got the “real dinner” and the other got a side plate.

The View: Motława River + St. Mary’s Basilica From Your Table

The big reason people book this isn’t only the food. It’s the fact that the restaurant sits high above Gdańsk while still facing inward toward the old town.

You’re about eight floors above the roofs of the city, which turns the view into something dramatic even if you’ve seen photos of Gdańsk before. Then add the location on the Motława River, and you get a mix of water movement and skyline angles.

Most importantly, the windows give you a direct line of sight to St. Mary’s Basilica. That’s one of those landmarks you can recognize instantly, so you don’t need to “learn the geography” of the view while you’re eating.

Practical tip: if the lighting changes during your meal, don’t be afraid to look up between courses. This experience rewards small breaks in attention.

Fri-Sat Bonus: The 8th-Floor Club Night After Dinner

On Friday and Saturday, the fun doesn’t have to end with dessert. The plan includes a club night after dinner on the 8th floor.

This is a great option if you’re the kind of traveler who likes two-in-one evenings: a seated meal first, then music and energy afterward. It also helps if your day in Gdańsk has been all museums and walking—you get a social night in the middle of it.

One consideration: club nights are for people who want noise and atmosphere. If you’re hoping for quiet conversation all night long, think about your day and choose accordingly.

Price and Value: Is $80 for Two Really a Good Deal?

The price is listed as $80 per group up to 2, and it’s set up around a sharing menu. In other words, you’re not paying per person for a single plate—you’re paying for a complete menu experience for two, plus 0.7l still water included.

That’s why I think the value is strong: the cost is tied to an actual course set with multiple items, not just a location fee. The view is part of it, sure, but the menu is substantial—tartar, soup, spring rolls, ribs, sushi or their veg & fish equivalents—so you’re getting a full dinner, not an appetizer-and-fade plan.

Extra drinks are charged separately, based on the menu card. So if you’re trying to keep the budget tight, stick to the included water and add only what you truly want.

Who This Dinner Works Best For

This is an easy match if you want:

• A special evening meal in Gdańsk Old Town without complicated planning
• Asian cuisine with multiple course styles (raw, fried, slow-roasted, sushi)
• A standout view of the Motława River and St. Mary’s Basilica
• A dinner plan that can turn into nightlife on Fri-Sat

It may be less ideal if:

• You strongly dislike high-floor venues, because the restaurant is on the 7th and 8th floors and is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• You prefer a quiet, low-stimulation dining experience, especially if you’re going on nights with the club setup.

If you’re traveling with friends or a partner, the sharing format makes it feel social. If you’re solo, you might still enjoy it, but you’d be eating from a menu designed for two.

Should You Book Dinner With a View at NIKKA?

If you want one “wow” dinner in Gdańsk that combines top-quality Asian food with a real skyline view, I’d say it’s a strong pick. The set menu is built for variety, the location is central by the Motława, and St. Mary’s Basilica is part of your meal experience rather than a distant photo stop.

I’d especially book it if you’re in town for Friday or Saturday and you like the idea of rolling straight into the 8th-floor club night after dinner. If mobility is an issue for you, double-check your comfort with the 7th/8th-floor setting first.

FAQ

How much does Dinner with a View at NIKKA cost?

It’s priced at $80 per group for up to 2 people.

What’s included in the set menu price?

The price includes a sharing menu for 2 guests and a bottle of still water (0.7l) from Cisowianka or Perlage.

Are there different menu options?

Yes. You can choose between Version 1 with meat or Version 2 that’s veg & fish.

Where do I meet for this experience?

You can start from the entrance from Chmielna Street or from the Motława river through Słony Spichlerz.

What floors is the restaurant on?

NIKKA Restaurant is located on the 7th and 8th floors.

Is there a club night?

Yes, there’s an 8th-floor club night after dinner on Friday and Saturday.