An experience at 66 meters height

Restaurant Plates

The concept at Plates is twofold. For lunch, the restaurant offers high-quality open sandwiches, while in the evening it offers a bistro concept focusing on simple and honest food.

In just a few years, Restaurant Plates has established itself as one of Esbjerg's most unique dining places. Here honest food, good wines, a relaxed atmosphere, and the city's best view come together – 66 meters above sea level. With both bistro, open sandwiches, and cocktail bar, the restaurant manages to create a complete experience that appeals to both locals and visitors.

A complete experience with a view

Since opening in November 2021, Restaurant Plates has had a clear goal: to give guests a complete food and experience whole, where quality, atmosphere, and hospitality go hand in hand. On the 17th floor of Grådybet 73A, guests are not only served good dishes – they get an experience with Esbjerg's skyline as a backdrop.

The concept is twofold. For lunch, the restaurant offers high-quality open sandwiches, while in the evening it offers a bistro concept focusing on simple and honest food. "We want guests to experience an informal atmosphere where the details are still taken care of," says director and owner Lars Svendsen.

"We want guests to experience an informal atmosphere where the details are still taken care of."

Lars Svendsen

Director and owner, Restaurant Plates

New concept and strong community

Restaurant Plates originally started with a sharing concept, but in 2025 the direction was adjusted towards a more accessible bistro format. "The new concept makes it easier to go out and eat on a weekday," explains Lars Svendsen.

At the same time, the cocktail bar was relaunched as BAR66 – a name that plays on the height above the city and signals that you are welcome here, even just for a drink. The bar's red thread is Bornholm, where Lars himself comes from.

Another important focus area has been employee well-being and development. With a new internal app, the team has gained a digital platform for communication and training – an important step in an industry where many employees are students, and time for joint courses can be a challenge.

New initiatives and ambitions

In 2026, Restaurant Plates will extend its lunch opening hours, so from week 4 it will be open Monday to Saturday. This will give even more people the opportunity to experience the popular open sandwiches and the special atmosphere at the top of Esbjerg.

Their open sandwich platter with 3 pieces takes 45-60 minutes and you can book your lunch in 2026 here.

Going forward, the team aims to maintain local relevance. "We hope to remain interesting to the locals – whether you come in a business context or with family and friends," says Lars Svendsen.