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The Seafood Bar

Spui 15, Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Seafood Bar is a family-run seafood spot that started with a fish shop in 1984 and grew into something way bigger. Fons de Visscher (yes, his surname literally means "fisherman") opened the first location in Amsterdam in 2012, and now it's run with his son and daughter. No investors, just a family that clearly cares about what they do. You'll find them in Amsterdam (Oud-Zuid, Spui, De Pijp, Damrak), Utrecht, and Soho in London. The spaces are often pretty stunning, think tiling and white-painted timber, the kind of place where you actually want to sit down for a while. It works for a light lunch or a full meal, depending on how hungry you are. The menu is all about seafood made with fresh ingredients, and they're serious about sustainability. They work with suppliers who use innovative and eco-friendly fishing methods, so you can eat your weight in crab without feeling bad about it. Platters come on crushed ice, which is exactly the vibe you want. It's been called an institution by…

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Award-winning seafood restaurant from the De Visscher family



With a surname that means “fisherman’, Fons de Visscher opened his first fish shop in Helmond in 1984, beloved by locals from afar. The first Seafood Bar he opened in 2012 on the Van Baerlestraat, Amsterdam, which along with his son and daughter grew into an iconic fish restaurant known for its busy restaurants.





A true family business without investors, we take pride in our work. With hard work, respect for pure craftsmanship, and always putting quality first, it developed in the institution it is today.

Visit one of our seafood restaurants in Amsterdam City Centre, Amsterdam South, Amsterdam De Pijp, Utrecht next to the station, or Soho, London, and discover our often stunning buildings ideal for lunch and dinner. 





Our fish restaurant is renowned for its outstanding quality and service. Whether you’re in the mood for a light lunch or a full meal, The Seafood Bar is the place to be. Offering a wide variety of seafood dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients, we strive to provide the best culinary experience in a cozy ambiance.

Sustainable seafood is important to us. Enjoying fish is a pleasure, but only if fish stocks remain healthy and we maintain our beautiful planet’s balance.How do we do this? Together with our suppliers, we carefully select the available fish and work exclusively with innovative and sustainable fisheries



Financial Times

“It might also become something of a Soho institution.”

The Guardian

“Soho’s new seafood place will soon have you hooked.”

Lonely Planet

“Stunning tiling and white-painted timber make this a stylish spot to dine. Sustainable seafood includes line-caught fish, Volendam smoked eel, North Sea crab and Texel razor clams; platters arrive on beds of crushed ice.”



The Seafood bar

Amsterdam, Spui 15 | +31 202 337 452

Amsterdam, F. Bolstraat 32H | +31 202 614 864

Amsterdam, Van Baerlestraat 5H | +31 206 708 355

Amsterdam, Damrak 213 | +31 202 611 563

Utrecht, Stationsplein 22 | +31 302 272 430

London, 77 Dean Street | +442 045 250 733

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