Pllek Restaurant
Waterfront Sustainable Creative
Pllek
Amsterdam-Noord / NDSM
$$
Shipping-container culture hub on the IJ at NDSM
Amsterdam
Best Waterfront Restaurants in Amsterdam
Dining by the water is one of Amsterdam's great pleasures. Our selection gathers the best waterfront tables for the view, the setting and the kitchen, from relaxed lunches to long evenings beside the water.
12
Curated venues
$$ - $$$$
Price range
Amsterdam-Noord, Grachtengordel, Jordaan
Top neighborhoods
Best Waterfront Restaurants in Amsterdam: The best options include Pllek in Amsterdam-Noord / NDSM, Hangar in Amsterdam-Noord, Café-Restaurant Stork in Amsterdam-Noord. We've curated 12 venues across Amsterdam's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.
At a glance
| Venue | Neighborhood | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pllek | Amsterdam-Noord / NDSM | $$ |
| Hangar | Amsterdam-Noord | $$$ |
| Café-Restaurant Stork | Amsterdam-Noord | $$$ |
| Café de Ceuvel | Amsterdam-Noord | $$ |
| EYE Filmmuseum | Amsterdam-Noord / Overhoeks | $$ |
| Café Papeneiland | Jordaan | $$ |
| Café 't Smalle | Jordaan | $$ |
| Vinkeles | Grachtengordel | $$$$ |
| Pulitzer's Bar | Grachtengordel | $$$ |
| Restaurant Breda | Grachtengordel | $$$ |
Top 12 Picks
Hangar Restaurant
Industrial Waterfront Open fire Theatrical
Hangar
Amsterdam-Noord
$$$
Decadent waterfront dining in a corrugated-iron IJ hangar
Café-Restaurant Stork Restaurant
Seafood Waterfront terrace Fruits de mer
Café-Restaurant Stork
Amsterdam-Noord
$$$
Fruits de mer on the northern bank of the IJ
Café de Ceuvel Cafe
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Sustainable Bohemian Waterside
Café de Ceuvel
Amsterdam-Noord
$$
Bohemian circular-economy café on a former shipyard
EYE Filmmuseum Gallery
Film Architecture Exhibitions
EYE Filmmuseum
Amsterdam-Noord / Overhoeks
$$
Sculptural film museum and cinematheque on the IJ
Café Papeneiland Bar
Brown Cafe Historic Canal Side
Café Papeneiland
Jordaan
$$
1642 brown café on the Brouwersgracht corner
Café 't Smalle Bar
Brown Cafe Historic Canal Side
Café 't Smalle
Jordaan
$$
1786 tasting-room brown café on the Egelantiersgracht
Vinkeles Restaurant
Michelin 2 Star Canal House French
Vinkeles
Grachtengordel
$$$$
Two-Michelin-star dining in an 18th-century canal-house bakery
Pulitzer's Bar Bar
Cocktails Canal House Elegant
Pulitzer's Bar
Grachtengordel
$$$
Cocktail history in a 17th-century canal house
Restaurant Breda Restaurant
Tasting Menu Canal Side Modern
Restaurant Breda
Grachtengordel
$$$
Modern tasting-menu cooking on the Singel canal
The Dylan Amsterdam Hotel
Design Hotel Boutique Canal House
The Dylan Amsterdam
Grachtengordel / Negen Straatjes
$$$$
41-room design hotel behind a Keizersgracht gate
De Belhamel Restaurant
Canal Side Art Nouveau Romantic
De Belhamel
Jordaan / Brouwersgracht
$$$
Art-nouveau canal corner where two gracht meet
By Neighborhood
3
Amsterdam-Noord
3
Grachtengordel
2
Jordaan
1
Amsterdam-Noord / NDSM
1
Amsterdam-Noord / Overhoeks
Frequently Asked Questions
Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is Pllek in Amsterdam-Noord / NDSM. Shipping-container culture hub on the IJ at NDSM
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 12 venues across 5 Amsterdam neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in Amsterdam-Noord.
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $ - $$, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $$ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are Amsterdam-Noord (3), Grachtengordel (3), Jordaan (2), Amsterdam-Noord / NDSM (1), Amsterdam-Noord / Overhoeks (1). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like Pllek can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.