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Ravintola Vaakku

Varissaari, 48100 Kotka, Finland
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Timo HonkanenTimo Honkanen
We had a rather strange experience at Vaakku this time. It was a very warm day, and we were happy to get a nice table in the shade. Unfortunately, the service was rude and unfriendly from the beginning. Later, we learned that most of the staff hadn’t shown up that day. As the only waitress told us: “There’s only one waitress today — and it’s me.” It’s understandable to be stressed in that kind of situation, but it does raise questions about the management. How is it possible they had no backup plan? That said, the food was excellent. We had the catch of the day, which was well-prepared and truly enjoyable. The wine selection, however, was very limited. Overall, it was still a pleasant outing — the boat transfer to the small island, the museum visit, and walking around the island were all worth the trip. The bad service was quickly forgotten, but we don’t plan to dine at this restaurant again any time soon.
Cathy V L nunsangiCathy V L nunsangi
If you have reservation for the restaurant, please keep in mind that you don't need to pay the €9 10 minute boat trip fee to the island. Nice view there ! We ordered wine, few different dishes like snail , fish and chicken . Fish was ok but the marinated chicken have very wierd taste and also the cheese snail. Price is affordable, the service was bad tho. The staff look very tired and exhausted.
Thomas KistlerThomas Kistler
very nice location for dinner, good food and very nice people. we got even lucky with the weather which made it even more special. about 15min away from Kotka Harbor. a must go to for everyone that likes a little "special". I really enjoyed the soups they were offering, meals are a bit small compared to other places. I'll be back ;)
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We had a rather strange experience at Vaakku this time. It was a very warm day, and we were happy to get a nice table in the shade. Unfortunately, the service was rude and unfriendly from the beginning. Later, we learned that most of the staff hadn’t shown up that day. As the only waitress told us: “There’s only one waitress today — and it’s me.” It’s understandable to be stressed in that kind of situation, but it does raise questions about the management. How is it possible they had no backup plan? That said, the food was excellent. We had the catch of the day, which was well-prepared and truly enjoyable. The wine selection, however, was very limited. Overall, it was still a pleasant outing — the boat transfer to the small island, the museum visit, and walking around the island were all worth the trip. The bad service was quickly forgotten, but we don’t plan to dine at this restaurant again any time soon.
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If you have reservation for the restaurant, please keep in mind that you don't need to pay the €9 10 minute boat trip fee to the island. Nice view there ! We ordered wine, few different dishes like snail , fish and chicken . Fish was ok but the marinated chicken have very wierd taste and also the cheese snail. Price is affordable, the service was bad tho. The staff look very tired and exhausted.
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very nice location for dinner, good food and very nice people. we got even lucky with the weather which made it even more special. about 15min away from Kotka Harbor. a must go to for everyone that likes a little "special". I really enjoyed the soups they were offering, meals are a bit small compared to other places. I'll be back ;)
Thomas Kistler

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2.0
19w

We had a rather strange experience at Vaakku this time. It was a very warm day, and we were happy to get a nice table in the shade. Unfortunately, the service was rude and unfriendly from the beginning. Later, we learned that most of the staff hadn’t shown up that day. As the only waitress told us: “There’s only one waitress today — and it’s me.”

It’s understandable to be stressed in that kind of situation, but it does raise questions about the management. How is it possible they had no backup plan?

That said, the food was excellent. We had the catch of the day, which was well-prepared and truly enjoyable. The wine selection, however, was very limited.

Overall, it was still a pleasant outing — the boat transfer to the small island, the museum visit, and walking around the island were all worth the trip. The bad service was quickly forgotten, but we don’t plan to dine at this restaurant again...

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4y

Ravintola on kauniilla paikalla, näköala on komea ja toki vierailun arvoinen kauniina kesäpäivänä. Myyty tuote sen sijaan jättää kyllä toivomisen varaa monellakin tapaa.

Listaa selaillessa ensimmäisenä pisti silmään annosten hintataso, jonka voi joko tulkita lupaukseksi korkeasta tasosta, tahi sitten vain sesonkiravintolan lyhyen ansaintakauden aiheuttamaksi ahneudeksi. Noh, annetaan Vaakulle mahdollisuus!

Kesä kun oli niin valitsimme saaren kesämenut. Alkuruoan kukkakaalikeitto oli kyllä rakenteeltaan ja osin myös mauiltaan kelvollinen, mutta aivan liian suolainen. Mukana tulleet leipäpalat maistuivat lidlin ciabatalta. Pääruoan kuha sen sijaan oli ihan toimivan kesäinen (huolimatta siitä että se tarjoiltiin kampelaa esittävältä lautaselta, niinkuin muutkin ruoat). Jälkkärikakku oli yllätyksetön, mutta sopi kyllä tunnelmaan.

Eniten kokemuksessa sakkasi palvelu, ennenkaikkea sen epätaisaisuus, ja yleisemminkin se että sen laatu ei kohdannut ravintolan hintatasoa. Henkilökunta oli kyllä mukavaa, ja avuliasta mutta kovin usein valitettavan ulapalla hommissaan. Palvelua ja huomiota sai vain hetkittäin, kun välillä unohtui ihan perusasiat.

Esimerkiksi se, että menua-syödessä tarvitaan useammat aterimet tuntui olevan yllätys, sillä pääruoka kannettiin pöytään kauan ennen kuin aterimet (jotka vasta erikseen pyydettyinä tuotiin). Myös pyydetty vesipullo jäi jonnekin matkalle. Muutenkin, pöytäämme hoiti vierailun aikana kaiketi jokainen paikalla olleista tarjoilijoista, jopa tuurimoottorin kansipoika toi yhden annoksen pöytään. Lopulta vielä laskuakin odoteltiin luvattoman kauan. Siitä toki plussaa että tarjoilija järjesti asian niin että kerkisimme tuurin kyytiin vaikka vähän myöhässä lähdimmekin.

Kokemuksesta voin kertoa että tämänkaltainen sekoilu on suht yleistä kesäravintoloissa. Tästä syystä olisikin suositeltavaa että ravintolassa olisi jonkinlainen vuoropäällikkö tahi hovimestari, joka pitäisi huolen että pakka ei leviä käsiin kiireisenäkään päivänä. Yläkanttiin säädetyt kesähinnat eivät tunnu likimainkaan niin katteettomilta jos ravintolan tarjoama kokonaisuus toimii alusta loppuun, ja lähtiessä jää hyvä mieli.

Joten, kokonaisuutena jäi vähän sekava kokemus, joskin pahimpien pettymysten terää nautittu (joskin todella ylihintainen) valkkaripullo pehmensi.

PS. Myös tuurimoottorin kuljetusmaksu on kohtuuttoman kokoinen. Jos käyttää ravintolan palveluita 50-100e per taistelija, olisi suotavaa että "matkakulut" sisältyisivät ravintolan hintoihin. Onnibussilla matkustaa samaan hintaan vaikkapa Helsinkiin, josta löytyy myös muutamia viehättäviä...

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3y

Complete disappointment... Prices do not match the quality of the food at all. For starters, we had mussels. I doubt the chef has ever even eaten his cooking, because they were the worst we ever had... Deshelled and cooked in oil, complete miss-match of taste. Main was burger and lamb. Burgers were scorched(dryer than McDonald's), served with a weird idea of a salad. Lamb had no crust, same grey color all throughout. If the prices were cut in half, it still wouldn't be worth your money. We preordered all of the meals, still had to wait for over an hour for that sad starter. Dessert was a cake, and it was OK. Most likely bought elsewhere. This island and restaurant is just a scheme, made by people who do not understand restaurant business at all. Sad! Nice view,...

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