Ode to the Ocean

There’s arguably no better place to dive into all the North Sea has to offer than in a city named after a river, near the Dutch coast. Amsterdam truly has something for every type of seafood lover.

Wowcrab

This trendy shellfish-lovers’ port of call serves up a popular seafood boil with Cajun sauce (from €17), but they also have sushi rolls, seafood tacos, pasta and fried oysters, shrimps or squid. Strap on your apron, get your gloves on and dive in!

UTRECHTSESTRAAT 45 WOWCRAB.NL

Mossel & Gin

To invigorate the image of outmoded mussels and fries, this specialist pairs six delicious riffs on the theme (€21.50) with excellent gin and tonics. Situated in the Westerpark, with a terrific terrace, this is a great option for dining out of doors!

GOSSCHALKLAAN 12

MOSSELENGIN.NL

Sjefietshé

Stop by this charming cevicheria for an Amsterdam twist on Peru’s famous raw fish dish (from €13), perfect Pisco sours and clever takes on the seafood theme, such as the now-iconic ‘hotdoctopus’ (€17).

VAN OSTADESTRAAT 1 SJEFIETSHE.NL

Bar Fisk

This always-popping De Pijp hangout translates the hustle and bustle of Tel Aviv street market eateries to a menu of fresh, affordable fish dishes, cocktails and desserts bursting with zest and zing, and available ’til late. There are also some vegan options.

EERSTE SWEELINCKSTRAAT 23 BARFISK.NL

Bistro de la Mer

For the chicest oyster slurping in town, head to this retro bistro, located next to Michelin-starred De Juwelier of the same owners. Imagine a meal of squid boudin noir with salted lemon and padron peppers (€13), followed by roasted turbot (€53) with vin jaune, mushroom and zolderspek UTRECHTSESTRAAT 57

BISTRODELAMER.COM

Vegan Sushi Bar

At the Netherlands’ OG vegan sushi bar, there’s more to vegan sushi than cucumber rolled in rice. Here, you’ll find plant-based versions of your favourite sushi, including faux salmon, tuna, crab and shrimp rolls (from €13.50) as well as sashimi and ceviche rolls.

KINKERSTRAAT 83, WITTENBURGERGRACHT 143, VEGANSUSHIBAR.NL