Pllek Restaurant
Waterfront Sustainable Creative
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
$$ - $$$$
Price range
Amsterdam-Noord, Jordaan, Grachtengordel
Top neighborhoods
Best Waterfront Restaurants in Amsterdam: The best options include Pllek in Amsterdam-Noord / NDSM, Hangar in Amsterdam-Noord, Café-Restaurant Stork in Amsterdam-Noord. We've curated 12 venues across Amsterdam's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.
At a glance
| Venue | Neighborhood | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pllek | Amsterdam-Noord / NDSM | $$ |
| 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 | $$$$ |
| Pulitzer's Bar | Grachtengordel | $$$ |
| The Dylan Amsterdam | Grachtengordel / Negen Straatjes | $$$$ |
Top 12 Picks
Hangar Restaurant
Industrial Waterfront Open fire Theatrical
Café-Restaurant Stork Restaurant
Seafood Waterfront terrace Fruits de mer
Café de Ceuvel Cafe
Sustainable Bohemian Waterside
EYE Filmmuseum Gallery
Film Architecture Exhibitions
EYE Filmmuseum
Amsterdam-Noord / Overhoeks
$$
Sculptural film museum and cinematheque on the IJ
Café Papeneiland Bar
Brown Cafe Historic Canal Side
Café 't Smalle Bar
Brown Cafe Historic Canal Side
Vinkeles Restaurant
Michelin 2 Star Canal House French
Vinkeles
Grachtengordel
$$$$
Two-Michelin-star dining in an 18th-century canal-house bakery
Pulitzer's Bar Bar
Cocktails Canal House Elegant
The Dylan Amsterdam Hotel
Design Hotel Boutique Canal House
The Dylan Amsterdam
Grachtengordel / Negen Straatjes
$$$$
41-room design hotel behind a Keizersgracht gate
De Belhamel Restaurant
Canal Side Art Nouveau Romantic
De Belhamel
Jordaan / Brouwersgracht
$$$
Art-nouveau canal corner where two gracht meet
H'ART Museum Gallery
Museum International Historic Building
By Neighborhood
3
Amsterdam-Noord
2
Jordaan
2
Grachtengordel
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), Jordaan (2), Grachtengordel (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.