The Seafood Bar in Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde

We had the most exceptional experience from the moment we booked our table. We were recommended Turbot for two and it exceeded our dreams. We are grateful for the experience as we haven't had Turbot before. A real joy for our palates. We met Gio as we reserved our table in person the day before and Niklas served and deboned the Turbot for us to perfection Thank you.

Excellent place to eat fish, everything was delicious

Had a lovely meal here and our server Emma was fantastic

From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and escorted to a beautiful, private room, perfect for a pleasant evening in good company (a group of eight). Special thanks to Nicola, who immediately put us at ease, explaining the menu professionally and answering all our questions patiently and helpfully. Impeccable service, characterized by kindness, friendliness, and great customer service. And as for the food... simply top-notch! Truly excellent dishes, the photos speak for themselves. An absolutely positive experience, from the welcome to the quality of the cuisine. Congratulations to all the staff: we will definitely be back.

Very nice service, especially Ella was very friendly; great selection of dishes, cozy atmosphere.

Very nice restaurant in Amsterdam i highly recommend.and Emma was really nice and helpful

This was my third visit to The Seafood Bar in Amsterdam, and they continue to maintain the same high standards. The fish was very fresh, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious. Great to see such consistent quality over time. Highly recommended!

My 1st time here😍 service was too ...food was great...nice and relaxed..love it. Thanks Emma

Amazing food amazing server Nicola.

It was a delightful happy hour seafood experience. The wine, food, and service were all fantastic…

Everything we ate was absolutely delicious, and Emma’s service was exceptional. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

I wish we had this in the USA. Both the seafood and Emma. Fantastic.

The food the service the atmosphere was amazing and we really appreciate your generosity Emma!! You made are stay AMAZING 😍.

Had a wonderful meal, we had oysters and shared a lot of the apps. Emma was an exceptional server.

Alina was in charge of our table, providing exquisite service and speaking fluent Spanish: a true professional. The sea bass and the side dish were outstanding. Thank you very much.

The food and the service were excellent! We live years in the Netherlands and we had never visited but it definitely worth the hype.

Emma and Edi are the best❤️❤️❤️

Really enjoyed our evening at The Seafood Bar Spui. Food was excellent. And our delightful waitress Alina made the occasion extra special. She was using sign language to communicate with our deaf friend.

Excellent experience and delicious food

Absolutely delicious! Everything we tried was incredibly fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully prepared. The seafood selection is fantastic, and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. I highly recommend ordering the seafood platter with a variety of different dishes. It’s the perfect way to try a little bit of everything, and every single bite was amazing! The service was excellent too — friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Not a single complaint. Just great food, fresh seafood, and a wonderful dining experience. We genuinely loved everything and would happily come back!

My date and I found this place by chance. I would say fantastic experience. We had spaghetti with scampi and it was like living in Italy again. I will definitely recommend it to anyone who loves seafood. Our waiter Nicola was really nice and I had the opportunity to speak Italian again.

Amazing service from Emma, Isa, Laura. The best food!

Nicolas! Thank you for your kindness and excellent service. You made our experience even more special! 😊🦞

Love this place, been a free times now. Always a must when in Amsterdam

Emma, Isa, Laura great service amazing food, every dish was great. Wine 10/10 always a favourite to visit when in Amsterdam ❤️❤️❤️

Have a great experience here, Nicola provides a super services to us!

Nicola is excellent! Friendly and good food recommendation!

Emma - the best bartender you’ll ever meet. She went above and beyond and did a super job with our orders and our drinks. Because the place was packed and we didn’t have a reservation we had to eat at the bar, which was absolutely great. The food was outstanding.

An exceptional place: welcoming and the food truly good, but what surprised me was the smiling service and genuine recommendations. I got every dish right. Not like in Italy, where everyone is so pissed off that it seems like they're doing you a favor or giving you recommendations based on the price. Truly, "Staff with a capital P," and Laura, especially, who served, was truly kind and gave excellent advice. Definitely worth a visit!

Our server Nicola was very kind and attentive, great service and food! I’m always excited to come back to this place

The place we were most satisfied with during our Amsterdam trip, the price is very good, especially when compared to Turkey, the price is incredibly affordable. We ate the lobster mixed seafood platter, shrimp, oysters, we literally ate the world and paid around €130. The fish was very fresh, especially the butter sauce that came with the lobster…. It's indescribable, you have to experience it. The service was also incredibly attentive, everyone was happy working, I loved it, I loved it.

I have been to The Seafood Bar many times but it’s been a few years. The ambience was great. I was sat at a bar top by the window which wasn’t ideal. I usually order the mixed grill but I ordered the grilled octopus and the cod with burre blanc. I LOVE octopus but do not get it here! It’s chewy and all you taste is paprika. Worst I’ve had in Europe. The cod was great BUT the burre blanc was very cold and had a strong flavor of wine. Not the best lunch experience.

Had an amazing dinner here with my family. Emma, our waitress, was very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely go back. Seafood so fresh and cooked to perfection!

Fun place, really great service by Anastasiia, good portions and good drinks.

Anastasiia was great. Very attentive.

Don’t walk, run to this place! Sea bass catch of the day was excellent. Our server, Diana, is amazing! Couldn’t recommend this place more for excellent seafood.

The food and atmosphere were overall incredible, and our server Diana was an absolute angel and made the entire experience for us!!!

Really lovely service staff! Our waitress, Anastasiia, was very attentive, polite, and kind. Thank you :-)

💥If you can, sit at the bar and experience the brilliance of Anto & Yunus. Perfect recommendations, entertaining, and exceptional service❗️

A wonderful discovery! We received excellent advice from our waiter, Nicola. The setting was lovely, the staff very friendly, and we thoroughly enjoyed the food. The fish was perfectly cooked. We highly recommend this restaurant.

A lovely evening and delicious food! And Emma & Maarten's personal approach gives such an evening that little something extra. Actually, it is how it should be, but unfortunately, it is no longer a given. One comment: not all the wine was in stock or chilled. It could be a coincidence, so let's hope this isn't the case next time. Feel free to give it a try; we enjoyed it. We will definitely be back!

Fantastic experience at The Seafood Bar! The seafood was fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere was lovely. Special shoutout to our waiter, Nicola, who provided exceptional, attentive service throughout our meal. Highly recommend!

It was our fourth time at this restaurant... but undoubtedly the best. Marina gave us incredibly good service.

I had a great experience, food was amazing but the service of Emma was the best! She spoke really good Spanish!

Very unfriendly, disrespectful, and unprofessional employee. Her manner of communicating was absolutely not customer-oriented and, moreover, came across as discriminatory. If the owner values ​​the reputation of his restaurant, he would do well to hire employees who match the quality and image a restaurant ought to have.

Diana made our experience amazing. 5 stars for her.

Emma and her colleagues are super nice

Food was great, and Diana provided great service. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for seafood

Very kind and polite waitress named Emma, changed a plate that I didn’t like with no extra costs and no questions asked. Overall nice atmosphere and good food.

We ate here every day of our 3-day trip to Amsterdam! Delicious food and the loveliest staff. Massive shout-out to Nicola for being so warm, chatty, and welcoming. We’re leaving chuffed to bits—thank you, Nicola!

we had a super nice service and the food was great if you like simple but delicious sea food you should go there

Great place with delicious food. Nicola was a great guy. I like his laid-back attitude.

Food was delicious and so was the service! Great place will definitely eat there again! Happy hour oysters were an amazing deal. Shout out to Emma for making it a great experience!

we come to the seafood bar quite often for the oyster happy hour, but this was by far our favorite visit because of our waitress Emma! She was super friendly and attentive and made our dining experience so much better! Thank you so much Emma, you’re the best!!

Nicola, the best and food delicious

Love the place! Food is always perfectly delicious. Special thanks to Emma, the service was great as well!

Had such a good dinner here! 🦪🤌🏻 If you love oysters, definitely try the oyster platter with different varieties. So good!! And OMG the bread with garlic butter and herbs??? I could eat just that all evening 😭 The baby potatoes and lobster soup were also amazing. Super friendly staff, quick service even though the place was packed. Loved it!!

The waitress Emma is especially helpful and nice.

Nice dinner, food was super fresh. Our waitress Emma was very professional and polite.

Wonderful place and service. Anastasiia was fantastic - helped us with our choice and the service was flawless

My favourite Seafood Bar in Amsterdam!

Anastasiia was superlative, welcoming, professional and empathetic.

Anastasiia was super quick and helpful!

We ordered the mix grill for 2 (too much to finish!). Also ordered the French mussels, and they were amazing. Our server Anastasia was helpful with the menu.

I came here every time I visited Amsterdam

The food was delicious, and Emma was fantastic, service excellent!

We had a wonderful dining experience at Seafood Bar Amsterdam! Everything we ordered was delicious, but the Asian Style mussels were absolutely divine and a definite must-try! The cauliflower was another pleasant surprise, perfectly roasted and drizzled with cheese. Such a simple dish, yet so delicious! What made our experience extra special was Diana. She was cheerful, attentive, and always happy to help. You could genuinely tell that she enjoyed her job and was happy to be there. Her positive energy and warm service made us feel very welcome. We truly enjoyed every moment of our meal, from the food to the service. We would happily come back for another round of those amazing mussels, but sadly, we’re leaving Amsterdam tomorrow! Highly recommended for great seafood, delicious food, and genuinely lovely service. If you’re dining here, don’t leave without trying the Asian Style mussels! And if you’re lucky enough to be served by Diana, you’re in for an even better experience.

Cannot say enough about your staff handing of our pre wedding party of 20 ppl. Frank always followed up before I thought to. Emma (our server) was a rock star and all her team as well. Many of the family described our lunch as one of the best seafood meals they’ve EVER had. I cannot recommend highly enough

A wonderful evening of enjoyment, the service was especially top-notch! And pure enjoyment from starter to main course to dessert.

We had a wonderful evening. Nicola did a great job and the fish was wonderful. We will come back next time

The food was really delicious! But the service was a bit slow – about 49 minutes.

Diana was fantastic and we enjoyed the whole experience.

Mr. Maarten was our waiter and we found him very nice, but there were a few people sitting behind us and they were quite noisy. But otherwise, it was a very good restaurant. Give Mr. Maarten a promotion, and the food was very tasty.

Soulless and disappointing experience. Food was quite good but not particularly special, particularly given the price. Main issue was the waitress who attended my table. She was rude, disinterested with a decidedly bad attitude. Didn’t offer basic things like water or the protective apron until I asked for these things. Never checked in, even after I finished my meal to see if I wanted dessert etc. I believe The Seafood Bar was originally a smaller friendly family business but now it just feels like a soulless big chain restaurant. Overall, it wasn’t all bad but it certainly wasn’t a good experience either. Even though I’m a big seafood fan, unfortunately I wouldn’t recommend The Seafood Bar to fellow travellers.

The hospitable and kind owner recommended it and made it a truly enjoyable evening. We'll be back. Recommended.

Good seafood and attentive staff!

Laura's kindness and generosity made my stay in Amsterdam incredible. I'd return to the restaurant just to see her, and I'm also vegan.

wait was an ok dining experience and for the price I expected more, if it is more food overall or the seafood to taste fresher it was all in all okish

We had fantastic service from Agustina a great night with fab food.

Very tasty and fresh seafood! We love it♡♡

Everything was perfect, highly recommended. If you're looking for excellent seafood in the center of Amsterdam, this is the place to go. The food is exceptional, the service is incredibly fast, and the staff is incredibly friendly. Kudos to the entire team; keep up the great work. Highly recommended.

I’m writing this review because I believe my family and I experienced racism from the MANAGER at this restaurant while visiting Amsterdam. I had such a wonderful experience in Amsterdam last year that I was excited to come back and bring my parents with me this time. I never imagined that we would experience this kind of treatment. We walked in without a reservation on August 23 around dinner time and asked if there was a table available. At the time, the restaurant appeared to be only about 30% occupied, with many empty tables. A male staff member told me that our ONLY option was to sit at the bar. Since I was with my parents, I asked how long we would have to wait for a table instead. He again insisted that there would be no table available and that the bar was our only option. We stepped outside to think about it and then came back in to ask to be put on the waiting list. This time, a different female employee was at the entrance. To my surprise, she told us there was no need for a waiting list because there were plenty of tables available. I explained what had just happened, and that was when I learned that the man who had refused us a table was actually the manager. We were eventually seated at a table near the entrance, so I had a clear view of other guests arriving. What happened afterward made the situation even more upsetting. I personally watched other guests walk in without reservations and receive tables from the same manager who had told us that the bar was our ONLY option. I even asked some of the guests sitting near us whether they had reservations because I wanted to make sure I wasn’t misunderstanding the situation. They told me they did not. After I explained what had happened to my family, they expressed how sorry they were that we had been treated that way. I eventually approached the manager while he was near the kitchen with several staff members and directly asked why we had been told there were no tables available when there were clearly empty tables and other guests without reservations were being seated at them. He told me that he was busy bringing out food and that we could talk afterward. He quickly walked away, never came back to speak with me, and never offered any explanation. Before leaving, I asked a female employee for the manager’s name. She told me she could not give it to me because she was afraid she could get in trouble for doing so. Based on what I personally experienced and witnessed, I genuinely believe my family and I were treated differently because we are Asian. It was humiliating and deeply upsetting, especially because I was traveling with my parents and simply wanted to enjoy a meal with them in Amsterdam. What should have been a nice dinner with my parents turned into one of the most upsetting experiences of our trip. I’m sharing this experience so that other Asian travelers are aware of what happened to us before deciding whether to visit this restaurant. I personally will not return.

The concierge at my hotel recommended this restaurant to accommodate my request for a restaurant with bar seating and whole fish options. What a great experience! The bartender(s)/waiters were funny and attentive. The menu was great with 3 whole fish options plus Dover sole option which was almost whole fish. An Irish couple that I spoke to while waiting to be seated said they were coming back again tomorrow because they loved fish and wanted to try more things on the menu! Whether you are dining solo or with a group, I recommend this restaurant. This is neither a Greek nor Italian restaurant, but the fish was fresh as if it was a Greek restaurant. ;) ********** Next visit September 2026. Literally one of the worst restaurant experiences of the year. Waited 20 minutes for waitress to appear and say “Are you ready to order?” Waited 20 minutes more and appetizer (Caesar salad) and entrée comes out all at same time. Whole fish is doused in oil. I suspect it was precooked and then reheated and covered in oil. I returned the salad because who wants a table full of food dumped on you. This was like a bad fast food experience. So maybe “come on Monday if you want to eat here?” No joke, this was bad.

We got hosted by Maria who is very sweet and attentive. She really took great care of our table. Thank you Maria and hope to see you next time we visit

best seafood feast ever in Amsterdam. You return every year.

​A cautionary note for discerning diners who value honest culinary execution and fundamental hospitality. ​We visited as a party of four. Due to a flight delay, we phoned ahead to push back our reservation by an hour, which the restaurant agreed to. Unfortunately, the experience unraveled the moment we arrived at the newly agreed time. ​Despite our confirmed booking, we were left standing at the door for over 30 minutes. We were repeatedly ignored while walk-ins and groups arriving long after us were actively escorted to vacant tables ahead of us. ​Once we were finally seated, the neglect continued. Our assigned waitress completely ignored our table, leaving us unattended until we had to flag down another staff member just to get our order taken. ​While the octopus and tataki starters were acceptable, the main course - billed as a "mixed fish grill" -was a severe disappointment. Rather than being cleanly and properly grilled, the fish arrived swimming in heavy seed oil. For anyone who values culinary standards and expects a dish to match its menu description, this fell well below acceptable benchmarks. ​To round off the evening, the same server who had ignored us throughout the meal suddenly appeared with the bill and brazenly prompted for an automatic tip. ​Basic hospitality, respect for reservations, and accurate food preparation should be the bare minimum for paying diners. This establishment failed on all three. I strongly advise looking elsewhere.

My second visit this weekend! Both times I received exceptional fast and friendly service with great recommendations!

Thank you Nicola for your professional service! I eat seafood almost every day back home in Japan, and I was genuinely impressed by how fresh everything was here. The dishes were simple but perfectly seasoned, really letting the quality and natural flavor of the seafood shine. After traveling for a while, I was starting to miss seafood after having so much meat and cheese (which was delicious too, of course!), so this meal was exactly what I needed. Highly recommended for any seafood lover!

We ordered for starters the shrimp croquettes and the grilled octopus and for the main dishes we had the cod fillet, salmon fillet and a side of potatoes. The good: the fish were absolutely great, 5/5. Also, the starters we fine, and the waitress was kind and the atmosphere is great. The not-so-good (small things, but still): About the food, the octopus was a bit sticky and the shrimp in the croquettes were hardly felt because so much cream was used in the filling. Regarding the service, all-in-all it was a bit less professional than what I would've expected from a place at this level. We came in with coffee and a can of soda (we bought them whilst we were waiting on the waiting list) and we're immediately requested to throw them away. I got that, but it felt a bit unfair to make you wait for 20 minutes and not drink anything in the meantime. Next, the waitress was nice overall, but it didn't feel like she really cared whether we'll have a good time or not. It's a bit petty since the overall service was definitely ok and I know I might have high standards on this topic, but thought it was worth mentioning.

We have a wonderful seafood dinner and staff was very pleasant.

We didn't have a reservation and it was very busy that night (last Wednesday). Luckily there was a spot for us at the bar and the staff was very welcoming. The food was delicious (crustacean platter for 2) and when we left, after a lovely night, we forgot our books. Diana came running after us to give our books back. What a service! Thank you so much, we really appreciate your effort and we will definately come back 🙏

Fantastic evening at Seafood during our vacation! A very welcoming place. Fast service with very friendly waiters. We recommend the Mixed Grill platter. The side dishes were a bit pricey in my opinion, but the restaurant is definitely worth a visit for its quality fish and seafood!

We ordered the mixed grill for two, and had a great meal with excellent service from Nicola. The various fish fillets were perfectly cooked; moist and fresh. The shellfish were also just right. It was a Friday evening and the place, despite its enormous size, was packed so I am glad we booked. Highly recommended if you like seafood.

Delicious food. The portions were generous. The price was reasonable. We ordered calamari as an appetizer and a mixed grill, which was a variety of fish with shrimp and shellfish. We also ordered fish and chips, which we absolutely loved. Reservations are recommended, but they let us in without one. I will definitely be back.

Edit for 2nd visit; staff helps even if you don’t have reservation. Quality and taste is amazing, very helpful staff, extremely delicious food and drink. I definetely suggest oysters and surely La Trappe Trappist (blonde) beer. First thing first; reservation is required. Great atmosphere and great food, and the staff is very friendly. You will enjoy every minute if you are into seafood; don’t make the same mistake as I do, order as many mussels as you can because they are very tasty.

Don’t even know where to start and surprised there are so many good reviews with the place. Really went to both Seafood bar with my friend and really disappointed with the taste here.

ㄊㄞˊㄨㄢˉ ㄖㄣˊ ㄒㄩㄢˇ ㄅㄧㄝˊㄐㄧㄚˉ 我不知道這是不是因為我們是亞洲人的關係，我們的感受非常不好，我看到評論區也有人說一樣的問題 I have no complaints about the food. when we placed our order, the server repeated everything back to us, but the oysters never arrived. Even after we had finished our main courses, no one checked whether we had received everything we ordered. At that point, we simply decided not to have the oysters anymore. Since it was the last day of our trip, we wanted to use up some of our remaining cash and coins. We gave the server the money and asked for €10 back. Instead, we were given a handful of very small, scattered change. The server simply placed it on the table without saying anything and walked away, without even waiting for us to check whether the change was correct. Overall, it was a disappointing dining experience. This was our honeymoon, and it was really unfortunate to end the final day of our trip like this.

Had our lunch here after a flight from Montreal, very fresh and tasty, lovely waitress greeted us immediately when we arrived.

We had an awesome time at The Seafood Bar in Amsterdam. The seafood platter was fresh and delicious, but the real standout was our server, Diana. Her service was truly exceptional, she made the experience feel so special. Highly recommend!

Always visit the seafood bar when in Amsterdam, delicious food and great service as always, highly recommended