Buffet Restaurant The Reef at Quality Hotel The Reef
Family-friendly buffet dining inside Frederikshavn’s tropical water-park hotel, blending Nordic comfort food with a relaxed Caribbean-inspired resort atmosphere.
Buffet Restaurant The Reef is the tropical heart of Quality Hotel The Reef in central Frederikshavn, pairing family-friendly dining with the hotel’s signature Caribbean water-park vibe. Set just off the harbour on Tordenskjoldsgade, it serves broad Nordic and international buffets for lunch and dinner in a relaxed, resort-style setting that caters especially well to kids and multi-generational groups, including many ferry and beach-bound travelers.
A brief summary to Buffet Restaurant The Reef
- Tordenskjoldsgade 14, Frederikshavn, 9900, DK
- +4598433233
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- Duration: 1 to 2.5 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 12 pm-3 pm
- Tuesday 12 pm-3 pm
- Wednesday 12 pm-3 pm
- Thursday 12 pm-3 pm
- Friday 12 pm-3 pm
- Saturday 12 pm-3 pm
- Sunday 12 pm-3 pm
Local tips
- Time your meal outside the busiest early-evening window if you prefer a calmer atmosphere, as families often descend straight from the water park around typical dinner hours.
- Ask about any daily specials or themed buffet nights, which can add a bit of variety if you are staying at the hotel for several days.
- If you are not staying at the hotel, reserve a table in advance during school holidays and summer, when demand from overnight guests is highest.
- Bring a light cover-up or change of clothes if you are coming directly from the water park; the restaurant is casual but still indoor and comfortably warm.
- Families with younger children may want to arrive soon after the buffet opens to have first pick of kid-friendly dishes and extra time for seconds and dessert.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Drinking Water
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
- Visitor Center
Buffet Restaurant The Reef location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Tropical dining in the heart of Frederikshavn
Stepping into Buffet Restaurant The Reef, you move from the streets of Frederikshavn straight into a Caribbean-inspired world. Housed inside Quality Hotel The Reef, the buffet restaurant sits at the centre of a resort that combines nautical motifs, palm-fringed decor and the buzz of a harbour town hotel. The setting feels casual and relaxed, with families in swimwear under cover-ups, couples fresh from the water park, and day visitors who have dropped in for a generous sit-down meal. Large windows and warm lighting keep the space bright even on grey North Jutland days, while wooden details and maritime touches connect the restaurant to the nearby sea. The atmosphere is informal and practical rather than fine-dining, designed so guests can move easily between the pools, rooms and dining area without breaking the holiday rhythm.All-you-can-eat buffets with Nordic touches
As the name promises, Buffet Restaurant The Reef focuses on plentiful self-service meals. Buffets typically combine Scandinavian staples with broader European crowd-pleasers, reflecting the hotel’s mix of Danish guests and international ferry travellers. You can expect salads, warm meat and fish dishes, potatoes in various forms, and a rotation of seasonal sides that often nod to local ingredients. Desserts are laid out for easy grazing, with classics like cakes, ice cream and fruit aimed squarely at younger diners and anyone with a sweet tooth. The buffet format makes it especially convenient for families: adults can assemble balanced plates while children return for small portions of their favourites without waiting between courses.Part of a full-scale water-park resort
The restaurant is deeply intertwined with the wider hotel experience. Quality Hotel The Reef is known for its indoor tropical water park, with multiple pools, a long waterslide, currents, hot tubs and both indoor and outdoor bathing areas. Many diners arrive with damp hair and rosy cheeks after an afternoon in the water, making the buffet a natural extension of the activity-filled day. This integration means the restaurant keeps a flexible, holiday-friendly pace. Service is geared toward managing waves of guests between water sessions, check-in and check-out times, and ferry departures. It feels less like a standalone city restaurant and more like the central canteen of a compact resort, where convenience and capacity are key priorities.Harbour-town convenience and coastal flavour
Located on Tordenskjoldsgade, the hotel stands within easy walking distance of Frederikshavn’s harbour, train and bus stations and the main shopping streets. Many guests arrive from or depart to ferries bound for Norway, Sweden or the nearby islands, turning the restaurant into a useful pit stop before or after a crossing. The coastal setting subtly influences the dining experience. Various fish and seafood options often appear among the hot dishes, and the maritime styling mirrors the harbour just outside. While the restaurant primarily serves hotel guests, non-residents can usually book a table, making it a convenient option for locals or road-trippers looking for a straightforward, all-in-one meal in the city centre.Best for families and easygoing groups
Buffet Restaurant The Reef is especially well suited to families, multi-generational groups and travellers prioritising ease over experimentation. High chairs, kid-friendly dishes and the ability to serve yourself at your own pace keep stress levels low when dining with children. Groups can sit together at larger tables and settle the entire meal in one go, which is helpful when coordinating early bedtimes or tight ferry schedules. For solo travellers or couples, the restaurant works as a no-fuss option after a long travel day or an evening in the water park. It may not be the most intimate or gastronomically adventurous spot in town, but it delivers reliable, filling meals in a setting where swim bags, flip-flops and relaxed dress codes are the norm.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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For how adventurous you want the journey to be
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Location Audience
- Family Friendly
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