Summer in Tallinn is special. This is a city where you don’t just want to eat — you want to pause, look around, and feel the evening. The best restaurants here combine great food with great views — sea, skyline, rooftops or sunsets. And first on the list, of course, are Kai Resto and Mere Resto.
Kai Resto – Seaside Dining with Shisha and Sunsets
Kai Resto offers one of the most stunning waterfront views in Tallinn. Sit back on the open terrace, enjoy a modern dish, sip a signature cocktail, or try premium shisha while the sun slowly disappears behind the Baltic horizon.
- 🌅 View: marina and open sea
- 🍴 Cuisine: fresh and modern
- 🍹 Drinks: creative cocktails
- 💨 Shisha available
- 🎵 Atmosphere: lounge music, relaxed vibe
👉 Check the menu and book a table
Mere Resto – Urban Vibes with a Summer Mood
Mere Resto is the perfect spot if you prefer to stay near the city centre. Comfortable, cozy, and full of local energy. A lovely terrace, soft music, delicious food — and yes, shisha too.
- 🏙 View: street life, trees and evening lights
- 🥗 Cuisine: light, European style
- 💨 Shisha offered
- 🎶 DJ sets or live music on weekends
- 🕯 Great for dates or group nights
👉 Check the menu and book a table
NOA Chef’s Hall – Fine Dining with Sea Panorama
Michelin-style experience with panoramic views of the bay. Great for a romantic evening or a special celebration.
- 🌊 View: Gulf of Finland
- 🍽 High-end modern cuisine
- 💨 No shisha
- 💰 Expensive but worth it
Tuljak – Mid-Century Design and Seaside Style
A Tallinn classic: modernist building, pine trees, open terrace and fresh food. Very Instagrammable too.
Lore Bistroo – Harbour Romance
Scandi-inspired bistro with calm vibes and open views near the water. Great for slow evenings and long talks.
Ocean 11 – Industrial Harbor with Seafood
For those who love ships, steel and seafood. Simple and solid menu, plus constant movement outside the window.
Fotografiska Rooftop – Green Cuisine Above the City
Modern food, rooftop terrace, inspiring views — located atop the Fotografiska centre in Telliskivi.
Conclusion
You can eat anywhere. But if you want to remember the night, choose a restaurant where taste meets view. And let’s be honest — Kai Resto and Mere Resto are just that. The sea, the sunset, the food, the music, the shisha — that’s what Tallinn evenings are made of.