Where is the best seafood in Amsterdam?

Based on diner recommendations, the best seafood in Amsterdam is at Sampurna. We compared 11 restaurants serving seafood.

How much does seafood cost in Amsterdam?

Seafood prices in Amsterdam range from €6.50 to €180.00 across 11 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in Amsterdam

Best Seafood in Amsterdam

11 restaurants compared

Price range: €6.50 – €180.00

Avg recommendation: 87%

Top 5 Seafood in Amsterdam (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 11 restaurants:

Sampurna, €24.00 (Centrum)
Restaurant 't Zwaantje, €20.75 (Centrum)
Restaurant Blauw, €26.00 (Oud-Zuid)
The Pantry, €8.00 (Centrum)
Café 't Smalle, €6.50 (Jordaan)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 11 Restaurants Compared

Sampurna

Centrum·$$

Shrimp Sambal

€24.00

Plump shrimp in a fresh chili paste with tomato, garlic, and bird's eye chili.

Tip: If you genuinely enjoy heat, don't hold back on this — ask the server for sambal on the side and add more to taste.

Restaurant 't Zwaantje

Centrum·$$

Pan-Fried Trout

€20.75

Fresh trout pan-fried until crispy-skinned, served with lemon butter and seasonal vegetables.

Tip: This is the most refined dish on the menu—lighter than the stews, well-executed, and elegant.

Restaurant Blauw

Oud-Zuid·$$$

Shrimp Belado

€26.00

Plump shrimp in a bright, spicy chili paste with tomato and shallot.

Tip: Tell staff your spice tolerance — they can dial the heat up or down without losing the dish's character.

The Pantry

Centrum·$$

Dutch Herring Platter

€8.00

Fresh raw herring fillet with onion and pickled cucumber, traditional Amsterdam style.

Tip: Try this once if you haven't had raw herring. It's an acquired taste, but it's the real Amsterdam experience. Ask the server how to eat it.

Café 't Smalle

Jordaan·$$

Dutch Herring

€6.50

Fresh raw herring fillet with onion and pickled cucumber, traditional Amsterdam style.

Tip: If you've never tried raw herring, 't Smalle is the place to start. Ask the bartender how to eat it—there's a traditional Dutch method.

Restaurant 't Zwaantje

Centrum·$$

Moules Frites

€17.75

Dutch mussels steamed with white wine and herbs, served with crispy fried potatoes.

Tip: Order extra bread to soak up the broth—it's the best part and shouldn't be wasted.

d'Vijff Vlieghen

Centrum·$$$

Seasonal Fish from the Market

€31.00

Whatever fresh fish arrived at the market that morning, prepared simply to highlight the ingredient.

Tip: Ask the server what fish is available today and how it's being prepared. The chef's choice based on market quality is always the best bet.

Blue Pepper

Oud-West·$$$

Sumatran Style Spicy Prawns

€28.00

Grilled prawns coated in a fiery blend of bird's eye chili, garlic, and Sumatran spices.

Tip: If you're sharing the rijsttafel, this course typically appears third — you're already warmed up to spice by then, so the heat lands better.

d'Vijff Vlieghen

Centrum·$$$

Smoked Eel

€26.50

Local smoked eel served with potato salad and tangy mustard sauce.

Tip: If you've never tried smoked eel, this is the place to start. The kitchen prepares it in a way that's approachable even for first-timers.

#1089% recommend

d'Vijff Vlieghen

Centrum·$$$

Dutch Shrimp with Spring Vegetables

€28.00

Local shrimp with butter lettuce, chives, and garlic butter sauce.

Tip: This is the most recommended dish across reviews—order it if you like seafood. The sauce is what makes it.

#1185% recommend

Ciel Bleu

Oud-Zuid·$$$$

Fruits de Mer Panna Cotta

€180.00

Uni panna cotta with oyster escabeche, mussels, raw scallops, shrimp, and crispy seaside leaves.

Tip: If you're not confident about raw seafood, mention it when booking — Arjan's team always adapts. They won't force you through something you won't enjoy.