Looking for best seafood restaurants in Amsterdam? This 2026 shortlist favours fish-led rooms in our directory — raw bars, mussel specialists, and herring counters — not every high-scoring café that happens to serve a fish sandwich.
Species: mussels, oysters, Atlantic cod, anchovies.
Ratings reflect FishRestaurants.com guest scores at writing time.
4 seafood restaurants in Amsterdam worth booking now
Here are 4 rooms from our Amsterdam directory — numbered, compared, and linked so you can book with context rather than guesswork.
The Seafood Bar
- Spui 15
- seafood, fish
- $$$
The Seafood Bar leads this shortlist on guest scores — 4.7 (18k+ reviews). That depth of positive feedback is hard to fake over time, especially for a seafood-led room in Spui 15.
Set in Spui 15, Amsterdam, Netherlands, The Seafood Bar is a fish-focused dining spot known for seafood, fish dishes. Expect seafood, fish on the menu, alongside grilled fish, shellfish platters, and other seafood staples. Its 4.7-star…
Pesca Seafood Restaurant Amsterdam
- Rozengracht 133
- seafood, fish
- $$$
Neighbourhood diners often shortlist Pesca Seafood Restaurant Amsterdam around Rozengracht 133 — 4.6 (4.2k+ reviews). Pair it with your walking route rather than crossing the city for a generic tourist terrace.
Rob Wigboldus Fishmonger
- Zoutsteeg 6 - seafood, fish - $
For a practical Amsterdam seafood meal in Zoutsteeg 6, Rob Wigboldus Fishmonger is worth a look (4.6 (1.6k+ reviews)) at a budget-friendly price level.
Mossel & Gin
- Gosschalklaan 12
- seafood, fish
- $$
Mossel & Gin (4.5 (1.9k+ reviews)) fits diners who want a seafood-focused meal without automatically jumping to the city's most expensive tier — listings show mid-range pricing.
Set in Gosschalklaan 12, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Mossel & Gin is a fish-focused dining spot known for seafood, fish dishes. Its menu centres on seafood, fish, balancing traditional recipes with everyday seafood favourites. Diners…
FAQ: best seafood Amsterdam
Where should first-timers eat seafood in Amsterdam?
The Seafood Bar or Mossel & Gin are practical starts. Browse Amsterdam listings.
Is Amsterdam good for oysters?
Yes — raw bars with high turnover can be excellent. Use our oyster buying checklist before you order a dozen.
Amsterdam or Rotterdam for seafood?
Amsterdam has the denser visitor-facing seafood shortlist in our directory today. Compare the . as coverage grows. For a bigger capital contrast, see London 2026 or Paris 2026.
What should I order first?
Oysters or mussels if the ice looks lively; otherwise a named white fish. Use how to buy oysters and how to choose before you book. Last updated: 21 August 2026. Ratings and hours change — confirm on each restaurant page.