John Dory Seafood restaurant in Grachtengordel-Zuid

A top-notch experience from start to finish! The food was delicious, the service fantastic. And all this at a super cozy location. Truly a gem in Amsterdam, highly recommended!

We had a very good meal and an incredibly hospitable and friendly team! We will definitely be back!

Enjoyed the 6-course meal. Friendly service, delicious food.

It's a great restaurant. The service is excellent, and they especially take gluten-free needs very well into account. I highly recommend it.

Brought my friends from Italy and they were super happy! Amazing experience and perfect service thank you

This one goes high up on the list of best dining experiences ever. Celebrating my husband's birthday, we never had a chef's menu centered around fish - so incredibly well done! The wine pairings were incredible too, and don't say no to their bread if you love sourdough as it took me right back home where my grandma baked it from scratch all my childhood. The service was really good and friendly, we spent 4 hours there in total and had a great time with everyone. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Had a fantastic meal with super nice people! The wines were also top-notch. We will definitely be back!

Good quality food, amazing wine pairing, nice location by the canal. Would definitely recommend for a nice dinner. They change their menu according to the season so the pictures I took here might not be exactly what they will be serving. Had our company Christmas party here last year. Truly amazing hospitality, catered to guests’ allergies/intolerances, patient and helpful with the whole process when we had to follow company SOP.

Had a wonderful Wednesday evening at John Dory. A special four-course menu on Wednesday. Excellent flavor, creative.

What a fantastic experience on the Prinsengracht. It was an evening not to be forgotten anytime soon. Every dish was a little work of art in itself. The creative presentation in the small bowl filled with corn kernels stood out immediately, in particular. The flavors were truly refined and everything was perfectly balanced. The atmosphere in the restaurant is wonderfully intimate, partly due to the atmospheric lighting at the tables. We had a lovely evening here and will certainly be back. Highly recommended for anyone who loves gastronomy.

We came in with high expectations, and the food itself didn’t disappoint, as everything was well-prepared and beautifully presented. Unfortunately, the overall dining experience left something to be desired. Our waitress attended to us at the start but then simply left the place after the third course, we had to ask the chefs who were already busy to get us more drinks and water. The food quality shows real potential, but the service and atmosphere need some attention.

We had a truly fantastic meal. Every dish was delicious! And the accompanying wine too. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommended!!

This was truly top-notch! Culinary dining in a relaxed atmosphere. A winemaker's dinner with perfectly paired wines. Perfect service. A full evening. Beautiful.

We had a wonderful time tonight! As guests in the newly renovated bar, we enjoyed the delicious bites and wine. To start, a fantastic bisque with sourdough bread and jamon iberico. Next, delicious crispy pork belly and dumplings, where everything was perfect. To finish, a cheese board with unique chutneys and a sweet dessert. The delicious dishes were made even better by the enthusiastic service, which provided personal and lighthearted attention. Everything was just right! Beautiful open kitchen with friendly kitchen staff who even came to the table themselves. For us, it was a new experience in Amsterdam, but certainly not the last; we hope to return soon to eat in the restaurant as well! :)

An unforgettable dinner. First, a visual delight, then complex flavors, extremely pleasant on the palate. Impeccable service, charming and even personalized. I can't recall such a feast. I highly recommend it to all epicureans.

Thank you John Dory we had a wonderful time tonight. We can't imagine a better place to celebrate our anniversary. The team, food, and ambient were all above and beyond expectations. We also appreciate that you allowed dogs. It means a lot to us. We will be back soon.

If you are looking for a romantic dinner in a quiet, beautiful, relaxed place, John Dory is the perfect choice for you. It feels cosy and welcoming without being too pretentious. The food is truly excellent, full of flavour and beautifully prepared. The staff were very attentive and friendly, always there when needed but never overwhelming. The atmosphere is warm and calm, not too loud, just right for a long, enjoyable evening. It is the kind of place where you easily lose track of time. My partner and I spent more than three hours here, enjoying great food, good wine, and simply being in the moment. A place we would definitely come back to.

A superb meal to celebrate my wife's birthday while we were staying in Amsterdam - we had the six courses and each one was absolutely delicious! Beautifully presented, cleverly thought out plates of food - fun, playful, creative and absolutely full of flavour. Lovely friendly service and nice atmosphere too. Highly recommended!

A wonderful restaurant where you will feel very special and discover amazing flavors.

An absolute culinary delight!!! Prepare to be amazed; it's certainly more expensive, but it's worth every penny!!!

Amazing place! My go-to when in Amsterdam. The food is great, the staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is nice. I love not having to pick every dish and just to discover whatever comes at the table and in always happily surprised here.

We had an absolutely wonderful evening here. The setting is warm and inviting, with a cozy atmosphere that strikes a great balance between stylish and relaxed. It’s the kind of place where you immediately feel comfortable settling in for a long dinner. The service was excellent from start to finish. The staff were genuinely friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, taking the time to explain each dish and happily answering our questions. They were present without ever being intrusive, and their enthusiasm for the food really added to the experience. We opted for the chef’s 5-course menu, and it was an outstanding choice. The food was incredible and very diverse, both in flavors and in presentation. From the very first amuses-bouches to the dessert, every course was thoughtfully composed, beautifully plated, and full of surprising combinations that still felt harmonious. You can really taste the creativity and care that goes into each dish. Portions were well-balanced, the pacing between courses was just right, and each plate felt like a step in a carefully designed journey rather than just a random sequence of dishes. Considering the overall quality, the number of courses, and the location in Amsterdam, the price is surprisingly reasonable—honestly, quite astonishing for this level of cooking and service. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a special night out, whether you’re a foodie or simply enjoy being well taken care of and eating really good food. We’ll definitely be coming back.

Why it took me 10 years to come back is not clear to me to behonest. The food was delicious, and nice portions. Very friendly staff and good ambiance. Oh, before if forget, the Riesling from Germany was a 10! Will definitely not wait for another 10 years to come back.

A beautiful restaurant with the feel of a Michelin-starred restaurant. Everything is open and honest. The welcome is very personal, especially when escorted to your table. The kitchen is open and transparent, open to everyone. The chef and kitchen staff are approachable and explain their cooking. Clear attention and explanations are given to the recipes offered. Everything is clean and tidy, especially the restrooms. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates culinary delights. This restaurant has a 9+ rating. There's always room for improvement!

Everything went perfectly, I really liked the place, we'll definitely come back with our parents.

If you’re visiting Amsterdam and truly appreciate great food, John Dory is an absolute must. Chef Sonny creates beautiful dishes with perfectly balanced flavor combinations, surprising your taste buds with every course. The staff are friendly and highly knowledgeable, and they pair the dishes with excellent, well-matched wines. Combined with the warm, inviting atmosphere of the interior, it all comes together to make for a perfect evening. We will definitely be coming back.

Good food and friendly service. The atmosphere was really cosy and pretty.

What a wonderful experience. I was searching around the city for a good seafood fine dining experience and I am so pleased that I chose John Dory. Decor of the places is really simple and comfortable, when we went in, we felt very at ease and relaxed. The place is really clean and tidy simple layout with some artwork and as we went near Christmas time there was a good hint of festive decoration. Staff are very friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and you can sense that they are very passionate about the food there and really engaging with their customers. They really made a difference for our evening in terms of experience. They explained each dish well, and also told us the various options available when it came to wine and beverages. Food quality is absolutely amazing. We really think it was well thought out and hopefully the photos will do the restaurant justice. A friendly reminder that the menu will change from time to time so what we ate may not be available when you go

Wonderful experience. Each dish was unique, well prepared, and thoughtful. There is a casual atmosphere, great for a fun dinner. If you get the set menu, expect to spend a minimum of 2 hours, probably 3, dining. The most common fish preparation I am used to is heavy on citrus. I enjoyed many novel preparations that added flavor without heavily relying on citrus. My favorite course was the fish of the day (pollock). It was perfectly tender, not at all overcooked. Every element added to the dish. Other standout dishes include the salmon course and the dessert.

Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the dishes showed real culinary direction.

Delicious, friendly service and lovely atmosphere

From start to finish, our dinner at John Dory was nothing short of perfection! As a coeliac, myself and my partner always get in touch with restaurants beforehand letting them know about my dietary restrictions - we were assured it would be absolutely no problem at all and they were kind enough to forward us the planned menu in advance. This only made us more excited for our visit! Upon arriving we were greeted by one of the lovely chefs, and were then led upstairs to where we would dine: tasteful interiors, quiet music, and two lovely hosts who made us feel incredibly welcome. There was no stuffiness at all. We chose which menu we wanted - I opted for 5 courses, whilst my partner requested to swap the dessert for the octopus which was part of the 6 course menu - this was no issue for them at all. Before our meal even started we were served three amuse-bouche which were DIVINE. Zingy, fresh, smokey, creamy, and spicy - we were practically dribbling on our table. Very pretty too. We then were graced with one of the best dishes I’ve had in a long time - salmon with beetroot, dill, gorgeous olive oil and balsamic. This dish was just sensational - the flavours sang in unison, nothing overpowering the delicate salmon that was the star of the show. I didn’t think the next dish would come close … Yet it did! Thinly sliced beef with pumpkin and coriander. Such a cozy dish with the best of autumn flavours. Creamy yet not rich, with a lovely subtle hit of chilli to cut through. I only wished there were a few more slices of beef. Next, my partner had octopus with paprika, jalapeño and almond - this was a real hit for him, the octopus being perfectly cooked whilst pairing wonderfully with the heat of the jalapeño. Afterwards came the pike-perch with cauliflower, nuts, and lashings of butter - I could’ve eaten this by the bucket load. This dish was gloriously rich which really complemented the fish, and was a nice way to lead us in to the catch of the day served with mushrooms and a silky sauce made from ceps. Again, pass me the bucket because I wanted it all! The fish was cooked perfectly with the crispiest of sears. To finish, I was given an adapted version of the apple mille-feuille which was very kind of the chefs. Apple, cinnamon, raisin, vanilla - you can’t go wrong. Not overly sweet, perfectly tart - a wonderful way to end a 10/10 meal. For two people having 5 courses and a 1/2 bottle of wine, it came to just under €200 (service not included) - though €40 was taken off as a deposit was paid to secure the booking. Wine list was extensive but pretty pricey, nonetheless we enjoyed our bottle of white. Service was fantastic from start to finish - no awkward hovering, no snobbiness, just very friendly and warm and easy to have a laugh with. We had a very special meal here, and no doubt John Dory will be at the top of our list when we’re back in Amsterdam.

We had a wonderful meal at this restaurant, which we discovered through Heerlijk. You can tell the kitchen staff are incredibly experienced. The fish, especially the smoky egg, was fantastic. The HR staff was truly fantastic! It made the evening complete. It's situated in a beautiful building, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting! Highly recommended.

We had a lovely meal last week. We had the six-course menu because we were curious about all the dishes from the seasonal menu. Everything looked beautiful and tasted fresh, but the portions were quite small. Especially the main course; it wasn't any bigger than any of the other courses. The service was friendly, and the ambiance was nice.

I wasn't satisfied with my visit

Superb fish experience 😀😀 The waiter was incredibly attentive 👌👌 Excellent food at a great price! Go for it! 👨‍🍳👨‍🍳

We had a wonderful evening at John Dory. The dishes were sublime, prepared with great care and served on time. Compliments to the staff!

Most amazing meal, I’m not a fan of seafood and loved every single course. I would recommend going for the six course tasting menu. Everyone was very knowledgeable on the food. Would 100% return next time I was in Amsterdam. Very reasonably priced.

A small, cozy restaurant. The portions are small but of excellent quality. The service is attentive.

The food was delicious. Beautiful dishes and lovely wines. Friendly staff. The restaurant is also lovely. We arrived a bit early, but were allowed to have a drink outside in the sunshine. They could do with a bit more attention to empty glasses. Regarding the restrooms, a more neutral color (no pink and blue doors) would have been more inclusive.

Absolutely wonderful everything, especially for the price. Highly recommended!

An amazing restaurant with top of the line dishes, amazing quality, delicious!! And what a beautifully designed restaurant at a perfect location on the canal.

Huge thank you to the John Dory team for hosting us at our business dinner. Everything was spot on - from the perfectly prepared food to the attentive and professional staff. We’ll definitely be back!

Absolutely star place my second visit always fresh innovated and just amazing food

A wonderful dinning experience. Had a dinner there yesterday. What a treat. Staring with the staff through the excellent 6 course menu, ending with a lovely wine pairing. If in Amsterdam do not skip the experience. Not a cheap one but worth every penny. And if you’re there do not miss the liver desert ( in the picture )

Exceptional cuisine, fish and freshness. Service a little slow but atmosphere and quality wins

A great evening in a very pleasant atmosphere. Every course was excellent, and the service was friendly and attentive. We'd be happy to return.

Very exceptional experience. Everything is perfect. Food was great. I liked the idea of surprise menu. The owner Sonny is a very great and welcoming person.

What a wonderful place with beautifully presented dishes. Highly recommended!

The food is meager and makes a spectacle, but it's nothing special. Moreover, it may contain pollutants. In fact, I later felt sick and vomited 38 times.

Always great. We come here regularly for dinner and it is always fantastic.

Had a great culinary evening at John Dory!

Great service, great location and great food. Great price/quality. Really recommended!

After reading about it, John Dory became a destination location for dinner during our trip to Amsterdam. Simple and tasteful décor was featured in the second-floor dining room, which was reached by a wide spiral staircase from the ground floor entryway and glass-windowed kitchen. The maître de greeted us and took our coats and umbrella before inviting us upstairs where we were seated in the center of the small, yet spacious-feeling, dining room. Classic French service, beautiful wine glasses and exquisite plating only served to enhance the creative and delicious food, served course-by-course at a leisurely pace. Each dish was explained in the language of the diner, with an obvious emphasis on seasonal and local food. Each course took common, simple ingredients, prepared with care and presented in unique and fresh style to make the sum better than its parts. Fresh cutlery carefully placed for each new round of the 4, 5, or 6 course meals, plus an interval to digest, made the meal even more enjoyable. While wine pairings were not set, a full wine menu and careful suggestions from the wait staff yielded a delicate balance of food and wine. The finale, dessert, a choice of sweet, savory, or a delectable 5 cheese plate, was followed by coffee and yet another sweet treat of a macaron and a handmade chocolate. This bill was less than my original guess and well worth every euro. A meal to remember forever - 5 stars all the way!

Fantastic food and what unique flavors with each new dish. The restaurant is a bit dark, please do something about the lighting. Prices on the high side.

Excellent meal, the children also had a great time, very pleasant team, I recommend!

What an absolute pleasure having a meal here. From start to finish it was perfection and without doubt one of the best meals out we have had for a very long time. We chose the six course tasting menu and my dietary requirements were catered for perfectly. Great food, wine, service and atmosphere. I’ll be back.

Very tasty food in a very beautiful setting. Friendly service and staff. Food was very tasty and refined. Gems, one by one

Fantastisk mat, fin service. restaurangen ligger centralt. Lätt att boka bord, restaurangen var fullsatt kl 1930. Vi kom 18 30, en lördag kväll Återväner gärna

Simply delicious! I would definitely go back. The service was 11/10, and the food was amazing.

A fish restaurant that meets all criteria. Enjoyed this pleasant evening with colleagues yesterday. Here you will enjoy a professional welcome. Made our choice a la carte and really enjoyed the pure cuisine. One person in our group felt unwell (last day of a very busy working week) and the staff took immediate action. We were very impressed by the quick action to help our colleague. We would like to thank the team for ending our last evening in Amsterdam on a positive note.

Very good. Super friendly. Nice atmosphere.

John Dory es una visita obligada para cualquiera que busque una experiencia de mariscos refinada y memorable en Amsterdam. Tanto si eres un local como un visitante, este restaurante ofrece ingredientes frescos a todos los niveles: ejecución experta y un servicio impecable. Muy recomendable!

Cannot say WOW enough. The food was probably the best meal I had in Amsterdam. Highly recommend their fried oysters, their smoked salmon (sooooo juicy), catch of the day with hazelnuts and capers, and finally their scallops with foie gras cooked to perfection. Service is a bit slow (2 hours for dinner), but sooooooo worth it.

Food was very tasty! Nice restaurant and nicely located. Risotto Oysters Bisque The waitress was friendly - just doing her job. Too bad we just didn't really click. It may sound strange, but the service can make your evening just that little bit more enjoyable.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a wonderful weekday dinner at John Dory. The evening started with a small amuse to set the mood. My friend enjoyed two oysters and was especially impressed by the variety of cold and warm oyster options on the menu. We shared the ceviche starter, which paired perfectly with the guacamole, absolutely delicious! For the main course, we chose the fish of the day: a baked white fish in butter, topped with nuts. The atmosphere in the restaurant was fancy, but chill. Which was a perfect match for a weekday dinner. The service was excellent and the waiter was kind and very professional. Overall, highly recommended! We’ll definitely be back for more delicious 🐠🐠🐠.

Food was excellent, only a couple of nit picks as am a chef but nothing to write home about. Service was very attentive but a little slow but that could come down to how busy they were and also it's valentine's which they may slow things up to accommodate...

Uitstekend gegeten (4 gangen) in dit sfeerrijke restaurant aan de Prinsengracht. Ambiance goed, Zitcomfort prima en een fijne, professionele bediening. Presentatie van het eten is zeer mooi met een duidelijke uitleg.

Excellent restaurant and very good service! Friendly staff and fast service. It is also possible to eat vegetarian à la carte or from a menu! I recommend

Beautiful setting and a well-located restaurant. We were a small group and the service was attentive. Great wine selection and well-crafted cocktails. The dishes were thoughtfully prepared and delicious. A great choice for a good evening !

Lovely restaurant charming location and room. Food meets expectations would definitely return

I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful the food was! Lovely presentation and fantastic service. I will be back!

My favorite fish restaurant in Amsterdam. Great food, service and ambience!

Divine in every aspect 🥰! We are so grateful🙏🏻

Price-performance is right. Food very fresh and delicious! Positively surprised. Service very friendly, but could support with additional staff.

Boxing Day Christmas dinner was, in one word, fantastic. Definitely recommended. The delicious menu (what a taste sensation) and the relaxing atmosphere with the very friendly service and the most beautiful table in the restaurant made it unforgettable for us.

The food is on quite expensive side compared to the portion. Surprisingly, I like the steak the most. It is quite tender even though we ordered medium and they cook perfectly as what we ordered. All seafood dish are very fresh so it makes the dish tastes even better. The staffs are very polite and helpful. They give you time to read the menu and always assist with any questions you have.

Very nice discovery, price-quality really hard to beat. Original dishes prepared with care and passion. It all also felt very personal thanks to the smooth communication with Arjan, Laura and the team. Special shout-out to Wouter who did an excellent job with the audience. We will definitely come back!

SUPER GOED en LEKKER gegeten!! Het was beetje rustig, denk stilte voor de storm..... feestdagen. Komen snel terug dank jullie wel voor de leuke avond A&T (16 jaar!!) Amsterdam Oost

OMG! We have been here in December now 2 yrs in a row and its been better the 2nd time. Outstanding service with even better food. Will continue to go again and again. Big recommend!!!! Don’t miss it!

Estaba muy contento de visitar este lugar, ya que la última vez que estuve en Amsterdam estaba lleno. He reservado esta vez con antelación y mis expectativas fueron realmente superados! Cada plato es de 5 estrellas, pude probar el menú degustación completo. Tuvimos una verdadera experiencia Michelin - estrella con una calidad impresionante. ¡Y también descubrimos el increíble vino de Francis Ford Coppola! La calidad de la comida es increíble por el precio. Si quieres una comida llena, estética y educativa (cada plato es su propio viaje), ¡reserva con antelación! ¡Y no solo una vez cuando el menú cambia! Saludos a todo el equipo y al chef!

It was great! I had some sand in mussels. Added after reply: and I’m eating mussels for about 30 years. In my experience I had three times sand in. I understand how difficult is to wash them properly as I also cook mussels by myself!!!

This seafood restaurant is located in a charming canal house, offering a cozy and warm atmosphere. They have both à la carte and set menu options. While the setting is lovely, I found the food somewhat average. I had the lobster bisque, which was flavorful with lobster meat, but the flounder was overcooked and too dry. Overall, the ambiance outshines the food.

We had a delicious meal here last week after we made a reservation for 18 people at very short notice. The help with reservations, the incredibly friendly communication and, above all, the delicious food made it the crowning glory of a fantastic evening for us.

Delicious food, dishes with great taste and structure. Some fish were exceptionally tender and flavorful. Friendly service.

I'm not a huge fan of seafood and yet, the experience at this restaurant was absolutely exceptional ! The value for money is really great. The dishes are a blend of high-level flavors with beautiful presentations (4-course menu). The setting is cozy and authentic, without being too luxurious, with a lot of charm by the canal. The service is perfect. A must-try!

The staff are nice and the atmosphere is wonderful. The foods are very delicious and tasty! I love this restaurant 😉😋

Mi prometida y yo llegamos a Amsterdam menos de un día antes de nuestra cena en John Dory. Habíamos reservado la mesa con algunas semanas de antelación. Queríamos algo especial para nuestro aniversario de tres años. En realidad habíamos seguido lo que nuestra intuición nos dijo cuando elegimos este lugar. ¡Estoy contento por eso! La experiencia en general fue increíble. La comida era absolutamente deliciosa, y el vino también. Los cursos tenían el tamaño justo. El ambiente era tranquilo, el lugar tiene su propia elegancia. Los propietarios y el personal eran muy amables y mostraron gran cuidado y finura en su manera de servir. Nos encantaría volver y sin duda recomendaría John Dory a otros.

Had an amazing dinner here at John Dory. Food was delicious, well prepared and beautiful. The restaurant is low key yet sophisticated and the service wonderful. TY!

Definitely not the best fish restaurant in terms of food but has a good ambient atmosphere and vibes

My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary last night, the staff even made a card for us, what a nice touch! The food was sublime, the service was impecable. A special thanks to Luigi that made our night perfect. I strongly recommend this experience!

Very good food in terms of quality and presentation

Hands down, one of the best seafood restaurants I've ever been to. The place is very cozy and inviting, the staff is super nice, and the food (we ordered a 5 course dinner) is absolutely amazing. Fresh ingredients, inventive combinations, generous portions, and reasonably priced (not cheap, but worth every cent). We will definitely come back. Highly recommended

A very nice restaurant, you decide the number of dishes you want to eat, 5, 6 or 7 but you don't know what they are going to bring you. And all very good. Fantastic service.

Our third visit to John Dory. It's excellent every time! If you are a fish / seafood lover and in Amsterdam, go there !

Wonderful restaurant, with very original food. All seafood and the dishes are colourful, tasty, look great and taste even better. Was surprised with every course

Impeccable quality and dining experience. A bit pricey though.

Dinner on the 4th of May. We selected the 7-course surprise dinner. Excellent! Food and service were more than perfect. We appreciated the two minute silence in the (complete) restaurant at 20:00, on this Dutch remembrance day.

Incredible place! so as not to stop going!! FABULOUS food!!!!! Pleasant attention. For me a 10 out of 10!!!

Zeer goed 5 gangen vis diner. Verrassingsmenu. A la carte niet mogelijk. Vier gevarieerde amuses bouches. Zeer goed koud voorgerecht langoustines. Gevolg door prachtig stukje daurade met heerlijk knapperige bovenlaag. Rode mul, met merkwaardig en onnodig stukje zwezerik. Hoofdgerecht een kabejauw achtige witte vis op de huid gebakken. De huid net iets te weinig knapperig, met mooie asperges. Fris dessert op basis van aardbeien en rabarber. Minpunt: half flesje chardonnay op wijnkaart ( €35,-) was niet beschikbaar, wel half flesje Chablis voor € 55,-. Glas Chardonnay voor € 12,- ook nogal prijzig. Wel gedwongen minimaal 5 gangen diner, wat ons teveel is. Prima espresso met gourmandises. Vanwege minimaal 5 gangen (€ 80,-) keren wij zeker niet terug.