De Waterreus

Strandweg 3A, Den Haag, Netherlands

De Waterreus is basically the first year-round beach restaurant on Scheveningen, open since 2016. It's not some flimsy summer-only tent. The whole thing was built to handle the Dutch coast in every season, even when it feels like windkracht 10 outside. The space itself is a mix of rugged and clean, with a homey vibe. Think tables with shell decorations and old postcards of Scheveningen from back in the day. The open kitchen is a deliberate move, so you can smell the traditional cooking, lots of fish dishes, before you even step in. It's giving "coastal nostalgia but make it modern." You can come for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or book one of their arrangements for bigger groups. They do everything from business events and weddings to kids' parties and team building. There's a bunch of activities too, like creative and active workshops, plus winter-specific stuff if you're planning something for the colder months. And if the weather's trash? They've got you covered with indoor alternat…