The oyster season has started again! But where exactly can you enjoy the best oysters in Amsterdam? It’s time for an overview.
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Best oysters in Amsterdam
The best oysters in Amsterdam each deserve an award and a mention in this list. For the Zeeland flat oyster, the oyster season runs from September to April. It’s about time to make an overview of the best oysters in Amsterdam.
Goede Vissers
At the Noordermarkt, you can slurp oysters while standing, freshly shucked by the market vendor. They’re wild and incredibly fresh, without any frills. And when you’re serving the best oysters in Amsterdam, you don’t need much else.
Goede Vissers, Noordermarkt
Le French Café
The men behind 3WO felt it was time for a French venture and started Le French Café in the building where Walter’s Woodbury had been located for years. In addition to numerous French classics, at Le French Café, you can of course enjoy their acclaimed Fines de Claires oysters, prepared in the traditional way.
Le French Café, Javastraat 42
Hangar East
Hangar East is the second location of the trusted spot in Noord. In Amsterdam-Oost, you can also dock your boat and then enjoy everything this place has to offer. The owners call their second establishment a ‘mini-break in your own city’ – and we couldn’t have put it better ourselves. Both Hangars are recognizable by their warehouse-style architecture, one in Noord and the other in Oost. The new location is situated at the Nautix marina, which is just as new. The oysters with mignonette (€3.50 each) are a staple on the menu.
Hangar Oost, Zuiderzeeweg 6H
© Hangar Amsterdam, @hangaramsterdam
George Marina
At George Marina, you’re in the right place for the best oysters in Amsterdam. They prepare them in two different ways: cold and warm. Cold options include the Fines de Claires, Creuses de Zélande, and Pornstar oyster (with passion fruit and caviar), while on the warm side, you can enjoy the Oyster Rockefeller and the Asian Steamed oyster. From classic to modern, George Marina has it all.
George Marina, Spaklerweg 10A
Panache
At Panache, it’s always oyster time. And we’re happy about that because an extensive seafood menu simply calls for oysters. Panache serves them without too much fuss, just the way they should be. And that’s refreshingly delicious.
Panache, Ten Katestraat 117
The Seafood Bar
Seafood Bar wouldn’t live up to its name without being on this list. In addition to extensive frut de mer platters, they also have excellent oysters. You can enjoy them at three locations in the city: Pijp, South, and the city center.
The Seafood Bar, Spui 15, Van Baerlestraat 5h, Ferdinanld Bolstraat 32
© The Seafood Bar, @theseafoodbar
Bistrot Neuf
Bistrot Neuf knows how to master French classics and believes there’s little need to add anything extra. That means their menu is packed with traditional dishes but with a modern twist. When it comes to oysters, they offer Fines de Claires and Le Ballon de Canale from Brittany.
Bistrot Neuf, Haarlemmerstraat 9
Visaandeschelde
In Amsterdam-Zuid, you’ll find Visaandeschelde – a seafood restaurant that has been a household name in Amsterdam and its surroundings for over twenty years. They turn fresh fish, seasonal, and regional products into extraordinary dishes. When it comes to oysters, you have a choice of eight (!) different preparations; from Asian to steamed, classic or fried: you can taste it all here.
Visaandeschelde, Scheldeplein 4
Amsterdam Bucketlist & Things to Do
(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fabrique des Lumières
⋙ NXT Museum
⋙ STRAAT street art museum
⋙ MOCO Museum for street and modern art
⋙ Amaze, an audiovisual labyrint
FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Pancake Cruise
⋙ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
⋙ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
⋙ 3 hour biketour: backstreets & hidden gems
FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Youseum
⋙ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-! Check tickets & prices >>
AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
⋙ Go an a bike tour with the kids
⋙ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Paddle board tour on the canals
⋙ Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour
| TIP: Buy an I amsterdam City Card. Save money on entrance fees to museums and attractions, public transport and profit from discounts on everything from restaurants to concerts. You can also skip some lines to make the most of your time in Amsterdam! You can buy a card for 24 hours up to 120 hours. Check the prices here >>
Our favourite hotels in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with several locations in Amsterdam.
Let’s get social
I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb and @yourlbb.amsterdam you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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