Eat & Drink
The Best Seafood Restaurants in Amsterdam
With the North Sea on the doorstep and a centuries-old fishing tradition, Amsterdam takes its fish seriously. Beyond the famous herring carts, the city's seafood restaurants serve everything from oysters and lobster to the simple, perfectly cooked catch of the day.
Whether you want a raw bar or a proper fish dinner, these are the best seafood restaurants in the city.
6 restaurants
Grachtengordel
Bistro de la Mer
A Michelin star at a shared seafood counter — Zeeland oysters, precise fish cookery and a convivial elbow-to-elbow format, open seven days.
Grachtengordel
Lucius
A long-established fish and seafood restaurant in the centre.
Westerpark
Mossel & Gin
One-two punch of mussels and gin cocktails in the Westergas grounds — playful seafood with a big summer terrace.
Jordaan
Pesca
Theatre-of-fish on the Rozengracht — pick your catch at the market counter, taste wine before you choose, then eat it minutes later.
De Wallen
Seafood Bistro
Honest fish bistro amid the Warmoesstraat bustle — kibbeling, mussel pots and crispy cod, with a chef who says hello.
Oud-Zuid
The Seafood Bar
Bright, busy and fresh — oysters, fish and seafood platters.
Frequently asked
- What seafood is Amsterdam known for?
- Dutch herring (haring) is the classic street snack; restaurants also excel at oysters, mussels, lobster and fresh North Sea fish.
- Do I need to book?
- For the best seafood restaurants, yes — they're popular, so reserve ahead, especially at weekends.
- What should I order?
- Oysters, shellfish platters, mussels in season, and the catch of the day, simply prepared.