What is a day in Volendam without a bite to eat? In the beautiful fishing village, the choice of restaurants is vast. To make the choice a little easier, the top ten restaurants of Volendam are named below with some great menu tips!
Restaurant de Pieterman
Restaurant de Pieterman is located at the marina of Marinapark and features a large terrace. Besides the lunch and dinner menu, this restaurant has another unique Volendam tapas concept. In Volendam, this is the only restaurant where you can enjoy unlimited small dishes at lunch or in the evening. Highly recommended is the beef stew. It is prepared with Volendam bock beer. To savour! The choice for the bite to eat is now easily made, but do you know that there is much more to experience in Volendam. Read on quickly about the nicest outings in Volendam
Lotje Wine & Dine (by Jan Smit)
The name of this restaurant says it all - dine with a good glass of wine then you need to be at lotje Wine & Dine are. In addition to the regular lunch and dinner menu, this restaurant also has what is known as a break of the week every Wednesday. This is a composite wooden board full of delicacies you can enjoy alone or with others. A well-known concept in Volendam and the surrounding area. Recently, this restaurant also offered a complete breakfast menu.
So at half past eight in the morning, you can already come in for a nice breakfast. Did you know that Jan Smit is co-owner of this lovely place and is often there himself?
Pavilion Smit Bokkum
When you think of Volendam, fish naturally comes immediately to mind. One of the best restaurants to eat fish is Pavilion Smit Bokkum. In the summer months, Volendam regional dishes can be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the IJsselmeer. If you want to try one of these dishes be sure to choose the stewed IJsselmeer eel. Better known in Volendam as Rechtop in 't pannetje. This name owes this dish to its method of preparation.
In fact, the eels are literally placed upright against each other in the pan to stew. This dish has been lovingly prepared this way in Volendam kitchens for over 100 years. A visit to this restaurant is an authentic experience in itself, as Volendam's eel smokehouse has been located here since 1856. A guided tour of the smokehouse and a visit to the eel sound museum above the smokehouse is a must.
Restaurant and Café de Dijk
At the centre on Volendam's characteristic harbour is Cafe de Dijk. From early morning to late at night, you can come here for a cup of coffee or a true dinner. Go for risotto Monday, dinner Tuesday or the chef's weekly menu. At the Dike, they have a bit of everything and there is plenty of choice.
A great tip for when you're out and about with friends or family is the Dike's high wine. What does this entail? A well-rounded evening of wine and matching dishes.
Le pompadour
This restaurant features international cuisine and owes its name to madame The Pompadour, the mistress of French king Louis XV. As tempting as this lady was for the king, this restaurant's dishes are for you.
Besides the extensive menu, the restaurant also has a separate wine bar where you will be taken on a wine tour of different countries. Did you know that there is an Old Dutch hotel above this restaurant? Here you can stay overnight with a beautiful view of the IJselmeer.
'T Havengat Seafood and Eatery' T Havengat
Recently, the restaurant's concept 'T Havengat underwent a metamorphosis. Which now gives you a choice of two restaurants. The new restaurant, as its name suggests, specialises in fish dishes, from fruit de mer to Thai fish stews.
Here too, you can book various arrangements such as a high beer, high wine or a high tea. If you are with a larger group, be sure to opt for the "Volendam flea table" also known as shared dinning. Delicious dining and tasting everything!
A fusion
Volendam is also the right place for sushi. This modern restaurant A-fusion is located at the Marina park marina. Slightly different from traditional seafood, but just as tasty, of course.
For example, enjoy one of the delicious sushi rolls composed with various fresh ingredients here. Outside the sushi, you can also go here for delicious grilled tenderloin or fresh prawns.
Restaurant Van den Hogen
Restaurant From den Hogen has been a real family business for more than a century. Started as a café and developed into a high-quality restaurant serving fine fish and meat dishes. Here, too, you can sample genuine Volendam specialities such as the aforementioned stew. Lick your fingers. A tip is Van den Hogen's Irish coffee.
This is prepared at the table in the classic way with hand whipped cream. The walls of the restaurant are covered with beautiful paintings of old Volendam scenes. Ask the staff for the personal story of the painting at your table or look it up, on Van den Hogen's site.
Restaurant De Ouwe Helling
If you are looking for a restaurant with atmosphere and authentic décor, you should come to the Being Old Slope. This restaurant is located in a 150-year-old building that used to house the shipyard's workshop. This restaurant is suitable for young and old, as there really is everything here.
From poffertjes and pancakes to grilled salmon fillet and spaghetti bolognese.
This restaurant often offers a cheap package through the Waterland deal. A personal recommendation is the Ouwe helling's surf and turf.
Harbour restaurant the Lunch
If you are looking for fast service then Haven restaurant de lunch highly recommended. Indeed, here your food is on the table within ten minutes if desired. If you want an even faster lunch, make use of the take a way counter. Here you can also buy various sandwiches and hot dishes to eat outside.
The price-quality ratio is slightly friendlier compared to other restaurants on the dyke and therefore perfect for a sumptuous lunch. Order tasty crispy kibbilli here with a local beer and you're good to go.
