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Bistro de la Mer

Name: Bistro de la Mer
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.4

4.4 ·

Pull up a seat at Bistro de la Mer, the central Amsterdam seafood spot built around a long counter. Eat shoulder to shoulder with other guests while watching the kitchen turn out oysters and other fish dishes.

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Full description

Bistro de la Mer replaces separate tables with a shared counter, so diners sit side by side facing the kitchen and watch the cooks and service flow up close. Reviewers describe the room as cosy, intimate and convivial, and the menu centres on seafood, with fresh oysters mentioned as a starter.

One reviewer refers to it as Michelin-starred and good value for the city. With a 4.4 rating, expensive pricing and a two-hour visit, it suits couples or anyone curious about an unusual, interactive way of eating, at lunch or dinner.

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Address

Utrechtsestraat 57, 1017 VJ Amsterdam, Netherlands · Amsterdam-Centrum

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

Best time

lunchtime, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Reservations are required
lunch at the counter is a highlight, with open Monday to Saturday lunch and dinner service in two seatings
try the oysters as a starter

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Reviews

Small restaurant, big flavors! 🐟 As the name suggests, it’s all about the sea here. The cooking is clever fusion with a unique twist. Great wine list and super friendly service. Most seats are at the counter, so it’s perfect if you’re dining solo or as a couple. Recommended for anyone looking for high-quality,…

Sunny Chan

5/5

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