The story
In Sopot, a short walk from the Gdańsk coast, Fisherman is a restaurant that rethinks Polish seafood. Chef Rafał Koziorzemski, an award-winning chef with international accolades including the Transgourmet Chefs en Or 2023, leads a kitchen that starts each day at dawn. The team personally selects the freshest products from local markets and forages wild herbs—bear garlic, wood sorrel, wild rocket, and field flowers—to garnish each plate.
The name Fisherman is a tribute to the daily labour of Poland’s fishermen. But this is not a place for fried fish and chips. The menu is a refined, contemporary take on Polish home cooking: classics that surprise. Every dish is built from absolute scratch using only fresh, seasonal ingredients. There is no room for frozen produce. The kitchen follows a zero-waste ethos, using 100% of every product in homage to regional traditions.
Standout starters include the “kultowy tatar z pstrąga tęczowego” – a cult rainbow trout tartare with mustard, yolk, capers, pickled onion, and mushrooms – and the “paprykarz sopocki by Fisherman”, a local twist on the classic fish spread, served with scallop, foie gras, and rice. The “pierożki” with orłoryba (sturgeon) and homemade ponzu showcase the kitchen’s precision.
Fisherman’s dining rooms are warm and elegant, designed to host everything from intimate dinners to private celebrations. The restaurant offers private rooms, outdoor seating, and catering services.
Michelin recognised Fisherman with a Recommended award, confirming its place among Poland’s most serious seafood destinations. It is a restaurant that honours the past while cooking for the present.
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