Looking for the best seafood restaurants in Rotterdam? Then be sure to visit one of the places below. As a port city, we naturally love all the goodies from the sea!
In this article, you will find 13 delicious seafood bars and fish restaurants in Rotterdam. Expect a lot of plaice, salmon, sushi, oysters and fruits de mer. There is something for every type of fish lover in our city. Enjoy!
1. Zalmhuis
Just outside the city center, along the Maas, lies the iconic and historic Zalmhuis. To put this beautiful spot in Rotterdam back on the map, a complete renovation took place in 2020. And it shows!
The imposing entrance and the beautiful interior of the restaurant are worth a visit alone. Under the guidance of chef Lars Litz, they serve the most exclusive salmon in the world: the Keta salmon from Alaska. On the menu you will also find home-smoked Scottish organic salmon, dry aged meat, vegan dishes, oysters and much more.
Address
Schaardijk 396, 2909 LA Rotterdam
2. Zeezout
Zeezout in Rotterdam specialises in fish and shellfish and is considered to be the best seafood restaurant of our city. What makes Zeezout extra special is that the Chef and owner Patrick ‘t Hart uses products from Rotterdam in almost every dish. Everything they serve at Zeezout is a real piece of art and makes this restaurant the perfect place for a special occassion.
You can read more about Zeezout in Lisanne’s review.
Address
Westerkade 11, 3016 CL Rotterdam
3. Mood Rotterdam
At Mood you can expect good food with fresh ingredients, from oysters and fruits de mer to bouillabaisse and sweetbread.
And make sure to taste Eveline’s award-winning (World Championship of Chinese Cuisine 2016) dessert ‘Garden Delight’, which is a heavenly combo of hazelnut mousse and praline, raspberries and white chocolate ice cream.
Are you craving sushi after reading about Mood? Be sure to also check out Mathilde’s article with10 Great sushi restaurants in Rotterdam!
Address
Otto Reuchlinweg 999, 3072 MD Rotterdam
4. Machinist aan de Cool
Machinist aan de Cool is the ideal hotspot for fish lovers! From June to September you can visit this spot and relax in a lounge chair or beanbag and watch the passing boats. Feet in the sand and the setting sun on your face, that’s the good life.
The menu features all kinds of delicious fresh seafood, such as sea bream, fresh salmon from the Mibrasa oven, or a selection of shellfish and crustaceans.
Address
Willem Buytewechstraat 45, 3024 BK Rotterdam
5. Ono Japanese Dining
Fusion restaurant Ono, located at Kop van Zuid on the Rijnhaven, offers innovative and artisanal cuisine. Here, Japanese techniques are combined with modern European methods and Cantonese influences. Enjoy luxurious sashimi, nigiri and maki here, as well as dishes such as sea bass, wagyu and Ono’s signature luxurious version of Fish & Chips.
At Ono, you can go for the ”Seasonal Xperience” menu with 5-, 6- or even 7-courses or choose your own favourites from the menu, a combination of shared and fine dining. Add a matching wine pairing and an evening of indulgence is complete!
Address
Antoine Platekade 1005, 3072 ME Rotterdam
6. Kaat Mossel
Kaat Mossel is one of Rotterdam’s most iconic seafood restaurants. The beautiful historic building on the Admiraliteitskade marina has been serving mussels, seafood and fish dishes for 30 years. Whether inside the cosy restaurant or on the waterside terrace by the ‘Boerengat’, this is the place to be for the best from the sea.
Unique to Kaat Mossel is its casual, Rotterdam atmosphere. Although the quality is high and the menu extensive, the prices are still reasonable. Some members of the staff have been there as long as the restaurant has existed and, although a lot has been modernised in recent years, they have always remained “nice and normal”.
Address
Admiraliteitskade 85, 3063 EG Rotterdam
7. Langoest
Fruit de mer, lobster, oysters, octopus, Langoest has about anything from the sea. Each and every day they will serve super fresh fish.
Their perfect location at the Boompjes with a view on the Maas and their amazing interior, makes Langoest the perfect location for any occasion.
Address
Boompjes 667, 3011 XZ Rotterdam
8. Pesca
Are you familiar with this extraordinary seafood restaurant on Botersloot?
Pesca is a concept with an innovative take on the experience and business model of a fish restaurant. Namely, they have a mission to still be able to sell fish 100 years from now.
That is why they have a foundation that supports causes that work for clean drinking water, healthy fish stocks and a plastic-free ocean.
Address
Botersloot 25, 3011 HERotterdam
9. A La Plancha
A La Plancha is only open during the Summer season and during sunny days. So, it’s definitely a good place to go on a sultry summer day. Here you can get Fruit de Mer, lots of fresh fish that are caught that same day and delicious co*cktails and wines.
What makes A La Plancha extra special is the location: on one side of the terrace you look out on the Erasmus Bridge and from the other side you can see the Willemsbrug.
Are you in Rotterdam for the summer? Be sure to check out these terraces in Rotterdam!
Address
Maaskade 74, 3071 NC Rotterdam
10. Aqua Asia Club
Dinner with a view! Aqua Asia Club is located in De Rotterdam building and therefore has a fantastic view over the Maas river.
How about a Red Dragon Roll, made with crispy shrimp and butter-tender Wagyu Rib-Eye, while you look at an illuminated Erasmus bridge? As a vegetarian you can eat your heart out here as well, as Aqua Asia Club has a wide selection of vegetarian dishes on the menu.
All in all, a super trendy place with delicious sushi.
Address
Holland Amerikakade 106, 3072 MC Rotterdam
11. Bar Pulpo
Good food and conviviality, that’s what they love at Bar Pulpo in the Scheepvaartkwartier. The menu at this seafood bar features seafood and fish, vegetables and secretly even a bit of meat. Everything is prepared a la minute, often in the charcoal oven.
This is a great place to hang out at the impressive bar or to dine in style. Alone, with friends, a date or family. A noisy, well-filled living room full of guests enjoying all the goodies from the sea.
Address
Scheepstimmermanslaan 15a, 3016 AC Rotterdam
12. Vis op de Dijk
On Oudedijk in Kralingen you will find fish restaurant Vis op de Dijk. In the cosy corner building, fresh fish is prepared daily with passion and care, with the pure taste of fish at the centre of tasty, simple dishes.
The changing menu offers seasonal dishes at fair prices, allowing everyone to enjoy fish as it should be, accompanied by matching wines. Take a seat on the spacious, sunny terrace or at one of the tall windows and experience the relaxed Rotterdam atmosphere.
Address
Oudedijk 235A, 3061 AH Rotterdam
13. Locale KAAP
For a seafood restaurant on Katendrecht, Locale KAAP on Deliplein is the place to be. Here you can go for fruits-de-mer, mussels, fresh fish and a diverse range of vegetable & vegetarian dishes. At Locale KAAP, they use wild-caught or organically grown fish, mainly organic produce and they promise it’s always fresh as day.
Fish should swim, so alongside the dishes, a selection of special wines, beers and ciders, organic and/or vins naturels are on the menu. For this, the owners regularly go out themselves to visit organic French wineries and farmers, and they collaborate with local breweries.
Address
Delistraat 48C, 3072 ZL Rotterdam
I hope this article has given you a lot of inspiration for your visit in Rotterdam. Is there a seafood restaurant in Rotterdam that we should definitely include but isn’t in the list yet? Let us know in the comments below!
Have you found the perfect seafood restaurant in this article that you want to visit? Always check the address and opening times via the website of the hotspot, as this may have changed between the moment we have written it and the moment you are reading this. Enjoy!
