Freustil in Binz is one of Rügen's most ambitious kitchens — a Michelin-starred operation tucked into a townhouse a block back from the seafront. The cooking is Mecklenburg-rooted but stretches into broader European territory: Baltic cod with sea buckthorn, dry-aged beef from local farms, foraged mushrooms in season.
The tasting menus run to several courses and book up well ahead in summer. Service is unfussy by fine-dining standards. The wine list leans on German producers and includes a good selection from the Saale-Unstrut and Mecklenburg's small vineyards. Prices match the standard, but for what you get, it is fair value.