Looking for best seafood restaurants in [Amsterdam](/fish-restaurants/netherlands/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.
Companion: [Amsterdam seafood guide](/blog/2026-07-17-amsterdam-fish-restaurants-seafood-guide) · Evergreen [how to choose a seafood restaurant](/blog/2026-08-12-how-to-choose-a-seafood-restaurant) · [How to buy oysters](/blog/2026-08-14-how-to-buy-oysters) · [best fish for frying](/blog/2026-08-18-best-fish-for-frying). Sisters: [London 2026](/blog/2026-08-01-best-seafood-[london](/fish-restaurants/united-kingdom/london)-restaurants-reviewed) · [Paris 2026](/blog/2026-08-02-best-seafood-[paris](/fish-restaurants/france/paris)-restaurants-reviewed). Live: [Amsterdam directory](/fish-restaurants/netherlands/amsterdam) · [Netherlands hub](/fish-restaurants/netherlands).
Species: [mussels](/fish-guide/mussels), [oysters](/fish-guide/oysters), [Atlantic cod](/fish-guide/atlantic-cod), [anchovies](/fish-guide/anchovies).
Ratings reflect FishRestaurants.com guest scores at writing time.
Amsterdam seafood quick shortlist
| Mood | Go here | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | Raw bar & platters | The Seafood Bar | Seafood in the name, high volume | | Canal-side fish room | Pesca Seafood Restaurant | Dedicated seafood kitchen | | Mussels & gin | Mossel & Gin | Shellfish-first naming | | Fishmonger energy | Rob Wigboldus Fishmonger | Product-led counter culture |
Top-rated Amsterdam seafood restaurants
The Seafood Bar
[The Seafood Bar](/fish-restaurants/netherlands/amsterdam/the-seafood-bar-mpvs01oz) · 4.7 (17,000+ reviews)
Amsterdam’s default answer when visitors search best seafood Amsterdam — multiple locations, but the concept is consistent: oysters, shellfish towers, and named fish on ice.
Order: start with oysters (buying guide), then a simple grilled or fried named fish.
Best for: first nights, groups, and raw-bar confidence.
Pesca Seafood Restaurant Amsterdam
[Pesca Seafood Restaurant Amsterdam](/fish-restaurants/netherlands/amsterdam/pesca-seafood-restaurant-amsterdam) · 4.6 (4,100+ reviews)
Canal-side room where seafood is the headline, not a sidebar on a steak menu.
Order: shellfish to share, then catch of the day if the board names the species.
Best for: sit-down dinners away from fast-casual counters.
Mossel & Gin
[Mossel & Gin](/fish-restaurants/netherlands/amsterdam/mossel-gin) · 4.5 (1,900+ reviews)
Mussels in the name — order pots with bread, then add oysters if the ice looks lively.
Order: classic moules, then one second shellfish plate. See [mussels](/fish-guide/mussels).
Best for: casual seafood and beer-friendly lunches.
Rob Wigboldus Fishmonger
[Rob Wigboldus Fishmonger](/fish-restaurants/netherlands/amsterdam/rob-wigboldus-fishmonger) · 4.6 (1,600+ reviews)
Fishmonger-first energy — good when you want product transparency before you sit.
Order: whatever looks freshest on the counter; ask what landed today.
Best for: market-minded diners and takeaway-to-table plans.
What to order in Amsterdam
- Herring — Dutch classic, best from busy counters
- Mussels — moules with fries and mayo
- Oysters — cold, named, and busy turnover
- Named North Sea white fish — not anonymous “fish of the day”
- Kibbeling — fried cod bites as a snack, not the only seafood move
FAQ: best seafood Amsterdam
Where should first-timers eat seafood in Amsterdam?
[The Seafood Bar](/fish-restaurants/netherlands/amsterdam/the-seafood-bar-mpvs01oz) or [Mossel & Gin](/fish-restaurants/netherlands/amsterdam/mossel-gin) are practical starts. Browse [Amsterdam listings](/fish-restaurants/netherlands/amsterdam).
Is Amsterdam good for oysters?
Yes — raw bars with high turnover can be excellent. Use our [oyster buying checklist](/blog/2026-08-14-how-to-buy-oysters) before you order a dozen.
Amsterdam or Rotterdam for seafood?
Amsterdam has the denser visitor-facing seafood shortlist in our directory today. Compare the [Netherlands hub](/fish-restaurants/netherlands) as coverage grows. For a bigger capital contrast, see [London 2026](/blog/2026-08-01-best-seafood-london-restaurants-reviewed) or [Paris 2026](/blog/2026-08-02-best-seafood-paris-restaurants-reviewed).
What should I order first?
Oysters or mussels if the ice looks lively; otherwise a named white fish. Use [how to buy oysters](/blog/2026-08-14-how-to-buy-oysters) and [how to choose](/blog/2026-08-12-how-to-choose-a-seafood-restaurant) before you book.
*Last updated: 21 August 2026. Ratings and hours change — confirm on each restaurant page.*