3 Best Restaurants in Westerpark, Amsterdam

This airy spot west of the Jordaan is an industrial monument: for a century, it housed a plant that pumped water from coastal dunes. Now, under a sky-high ceiling, it's a popular destination for international cuisine, from rib-eye béarnaise and steak tartare to crowd-pleasing seafood platters piled high with oysters, clams, mussels, and optional crab or lobster. The restaurant usually bustles with families and larger groups. If it's too noisy for you, ask for a table on the peaceful terrace. The sticky toffee cake is an after-dinner winner.

The name says it all: fresh steamed mussels paired with gin and tonics, with a handful of other seafood snacks (shrimp bitterballen, grilled octopus) for variety. This hip spot in Westerpark is at its best on a sunny (or at least mild) day, when you can sit outside at the picnic tables while enjoying one of their signature cocktails, some of which are infused with fruit and flower flavors. The mussels, served in flat pans, come in several tasty preparations, all accompanied by fries and salad to make a filling meal.

Drawing culinary inspiration from the diverse flavors of the Caribbean, this restaurant has served island comfort food with a twist since 2015. Popular dishes include jerk chicken, spare ribs, hearty stews, plantains, empanadas, and more. Enjoy a spot on their outdoor terrace and sip a rum punch in the sun for a taste of the tropics. Their menu offers options for vegetarians and vegans, too.