Bistro de la Mer

Restaurant · Grachtengordel-Zuid

Bistro de la Mer

Restaurant · Grachtengordel-Zuid

Utrechtsestraat 57, 1017 VJ Amsterdam, Netherlands

Highlights

Oyster bar & seafood bistro with French brasserie vibe

Utrechtsestraat 57, 1017 VJ Amsterdam, Netherlands Get directions

bistrodelamer.com

@bistrodelamerams

€100+

@michelinguide

"In this cosy bistro, you could easily fancy yourself in Paris instead of Utrechtsestraat in the heart of Amsterdam. The large oyster bar, the walls adorned with the menus of legendary French brasseries, the vintage crockery on the tables and the lovely seats at the counter (our favourite spot) – here, the reverence for the past is clear. Richard van Oostenbrugge and Thomas Groot give traditional fish recipes a fresh but down-to-earth twist with a sure hand. They are once again making their mark here with no-nonsense dishes that you can savour every day of the week – including at lunchtime! Start, for example, with the rich bisque featuring a fine brunoise of salted lemon that adds just the right level of sharpness. You could follow that up with turbot roasted on the bone withzolderspek(aged smoky bacon), or a more elaborate dish of butter-fried monkfish topped with foie gras, served with a duck liver sauce infused with dashi and umeboshi, along with a subtly sweet pear cream and deep-fried kale. This is next-level fish cuisine. Old school. Original. And à la carte!" - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/noord-holland/amsterdam/restaurant/bistro-de-la-mer

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@michelinguide

The most budget-friendly MICHELIN-starred restaurants in the Netherlands

"This cosy bistro is like a slice of Paris right in the heart of Amsterdam. Upon entering, your gaze is immediately drawn to the impressive oyster bar. Bistro de la Mer puts these briny treasures centre stage in no-nonsense seafood dishes." - The MICHELIN Guide

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/dining-out/the-most-budget-friendly-michelin-starred-restaurants-in-the-netherlands

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Duncan Beddows

Google

Stumbled across this place while wandering around. The menu looked interesting and the restaurant looked inviting so went in. Pretty much every seat here is a chef's table, watching the team working hard to prepare the food is both fascinating and enjoyable. We selected a little lunch tasting menu. All the team were extremely friendly. Nice little explanation with every course by either a waitress or chef and the food was exceptional. Loved the layout of this place, the experience and of course the delicious food. My favourite eatery during my visit to Amsterdam, I hope to go back one day. Thanks!

shiyi liu

Google

Discovered the restaurant through the Michelin app and was initially drawn to the seafood-focused menu. The amuse and starter were generally aligned with my preferences; however, the inclusion of the shrimp mustache in the starter was problematic — its size and texture were overly coarse and detracted from the overall dish. The main course featured wolfish prepared with miso, which I found somewhat bitter and not particularly well-balanced to my palate. The dessert, while competent, lacked creativity and failed to leave a lasting impression. Overall, the experience was acceptable, but the menu did not quite resonate with my personal taste.

Yura G

Google

We decided to spend our evening at this wonderful place. The main concept is that some dishes are prepared right in front of you at the bar, while around 70% are cooked in the main kitchen and then decorated and served by the chefs at the bar. Excellent, fresh ingredients and a great combination of flavors. We were very satisfied — we liked everything.

Anita

Google

Chose Bistro de la Mer for a birthday lunch in Amsterdam as I love seafood. No regrets - the 4 course menu was delicious and pretty good value for money overall. They even let us sub one dessert for a different one so we could try something different!! Wine list a little pricey but managed to find something nice for reasonable money. Very happy with the choice!!

John Durant

Google

Despite seeing some negative reviews, I walked in without reservation (week day) and got a spot directly. Service had a good atmosphere with a fun team. The bisque served in entrance was strong in taste and intelligently presented. The crab as well, with very interesting texture. Only a bit mild despite the promises of jalapeños spices, same later for the octopus. Very well cooked and presented but quite mild despite n'duja in the recipe. Flavors were very good though and in the context of more northern countries not as used to pepperish and spicy tastes it remains quite normal. Desert infused in cherry beer was exceptional. Wine choice was also very relevant.

Michelle Chiu

Google

Michelin restaurant. Great food, and uniquely done with good mix of flavors. Staff helpful in picking out what to get. Oysters were amazing. It was a tight squeeze in there but doable. Reservations required.

Fabiana P

Google

Our first time here and we were genuinely impressed! The food was delicious and the service absolutely top-notch - warm, attentive, and professional. A fantastic experience from start to finish. We’ll definitely be back!

Leo Z

Google

Excellent assortment of seafood with extremely cosy vibe. Great wine collection too! My new favorite spot in Amsterdam.