3 Best Restaurants in Oosterdok, Amsterdam

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Although this area east of Central Station is rather generic, filled with newly constructed buildings, there are some excellent and varied restaurants. They tend to be a bit hidden, though, so choose a destination before you go, rather than wandering.

Choux

$$$$ Fodor's Choice
A delight for vegetarians and omnivores alike, this organic, veggie-centered eatery (albeit with meat and fish as accents, if you choose), close to the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, highlights local ingredients in its inventive tasting menus. The sparse, informal decor ensures the focus is where it should be: on the beautifully presented small plates—think fresh, seasonal ingredients in dishes, served with a variety of textures and flavors.
Contemporary Fodor's Choice $$$$ Prix-Fixe Lunch Dinner
De Ruyterkade 128, 1011 AC, Netherlands
020-210–3090
choux.nl
Known For
  • Vegetable focus
  • Frequently changing menus
  • Natural wines
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch

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Sea Palace

$$ Fodor's Choice

You can't miss this over-the-top floating Chinese restaurant, moored on the Oosterdok near Centraal Station—the ornate atmosphere of red paper lanterns and red- and black-lacquered ceilings that wouldn't be out of place in Hong Kong or Vancouver could easily be a tourist trap. But it's not: the extensive Canton, Macau, and Peking duck menus and other dishes are consistently fresh and authentic.

Babel

$
You don't need to borrow a book to visit this informal cafeteria on the seventh floor of the public library. Order a salad or slice of cake and grab a table near the window or on the summer terrace to enjoy the most spectacular views.
Eclectic $ Lunch Quick Bite
Oosterdokskade 143, 1011 DL, Netherlands
020-523–0931
babel.amsterdam
Known For
  • Eclectic, global cuisine
  • Locally sourced produce, including the beer
  • Laid-back atmosphere

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