Floating on the IJ at Oosterdokskade, a few minutes' walk from Centraal Station.

Being a landmark floating Chinese restaurant since 1984, with authentic Cantonese food and an extensive dim sum menu.

When is dim sum served?

Through the afternoon (roughly noon to 4pm), with the full dinner menu from mid-afternoon.

Is it good for groups?

Yes — it spans three floors with private dining rooms, ideal for groups and special occasions.

Are there vegetarian options?

Yes — there's a good range of vegetarian dishes alongside the meat and seafood.

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Sea Palace

A landmark floating Chinese restaurant near Centraal since 1984 — authentic Cantonese, extensive dim sum and Peking duck in pagoda-style surrounds.

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Floating on the IJ just a few minutes from Centraal Station, Sea Palace is an Amsterdam landmark — a striking, pagoda-style Chinese restaurant, often described as the first and largest floating restaurant in Europe. Inside, statues, lanterns and ornate chinoiserie spread across three floors transport you far from the canals.

Open since 1984, it has long been one of the city's go-to spots for authentic Chinese food, focused on Cantonese cooking with Sichuan and Beijing dishes too.

The food

The freshly made dim sum is a highlight — served daily through the afternoon and meant for sharing — alongside whole roast Peking duck, Cantonese classics, seafood, hot pot and plenty of vegetarian options. There are generous set menus if you want the kitchen to guide you.

Good to know

It's a memorable setting for a group meal or a special occasion, with private dining rooms and river views; ask for a window table. Dim sum is served in the afternoon, with the full dinner menu from mid-afternoon on.

Signature dishes

Freshly made dim sum (served afternoons)
Whole roast Peking duck
Authentic Cantonese dishes
Chinese hot pot
Vegetarian options like tofu in chilli sauce

Where to find it

Oosterdokskade 8, 1011 AE, Amsterdam

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FAQ

Where is Sea Palace?: Floating on the IJ at Oosterdokskade, a few minutes' walk from Centraal Station.
What's it known for?: Being a landmark floating Chinese restaurant since 1984, with authentic Cantonese food and an extensive dim sum menu.
When is dim sum served?: Through the afternoon (roughly noon to 4pm), with the full dinner menu from mid-afternoon.
Is it good for groups?: Yes — it spans three floors with private dining rooms, ideal for groups and special occasions.
Are there vegetarian options?: Yes — there's a good range of vegetarian dishes alongside the meat and seafood.