The portion here are huge! We got the kibbeling, lekkerbekje (i.e. Dutch verison of fish and chips), and two side order of fries. Honestly, we should have gotten one order of fries to share since both fried fish entries were already big portions. There's also a section where you can get a bunch of dipping sauces for your fried fish. From the two fried fishes, I enjoyed eating the kibbeling more than the lekkerbekje. read more

Simonis - 11/14/2022 - Seafood Near Me - Den Haag, ZH

If you find your self in Scheveningen this is the place you have to visit to eat. Plenty of place outside and inside, and a large menu to choose from. When you are in the Netherlands you need to eat fish, they have all kinds of sorts you will not find in the US, so you don't want to miss out. The portions are generous, one portion of kibbeling feeds 2 easily. I started of with the Simonis soup a small bowl with an amazingly tasty and rich seafood soup. The service is fast , and the experience is priceless. Enjoy when you are in Scheveningen. read more

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Never had seafood like this before What did I get I got the shrimp in garlic and also a grilled stuffed sea bream. Let me start with the shrimp, oh was it good! The shrimp was excellent, the sauce was great as well, some of the shrimps have a crisp, the texture of the shrimp isn't overly chewy either. The fish was also very great! I love the flavor and the texture. The fries were okay. I like that there were so many sauces!! Environment This was near the sea area. There is plenty of parking outside that is free, and the interiors is find your own seating after you join the line to order food. It can get a little busy and finding space to sit may be hard... Niceness of the staff With the business of the place, getting top of the line service that is memorable can be difficult. The service was okay. It wasn't terrible and it wasn't anything to write home about. Dollar It was seafood price. The fish was 18euros and the shrimp was around 12 I think... Yes? I would def go for the fish and shrimp again if I am in the area and craving it. read more

Simonis - 20200216 - shrimp in garlic - Seafood Near Me - Den Haag, ZH

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An absolute gem, and so far one of the best fish and chips, I personally ever had. The fish and chips are very juicy. Very good quality of fish, and I also like the crunchiness and the taste of the batter. Definitely recommend going for the fish and chips. The lobster soup was also very good. It was not as creamy and it had small pieces in it. I think overall the price value ratio is really good. You get a lot for a affordable price of the quality and taste is absolutely amazing. I also liked the tuna raw tuna at the bar but I would definitely skip the paella next time. read more

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I visited the location at the beach an ordered the Fish & Chips. Normally restaurants overdue the batter and go easy on the codfish. This my friend was the opposite! The fish filets were huge, fish to batter ratio perfect! The chips were a bit off, perhaps under a heat lamp? At this location you can seat yourself and order via a QR code; or, order at the counter. They offer an english menu in addition to the Dutch which was appreciated. They're a high volume location so don't expect a warm and fuzzy reception especially speaking English. If you go to the counter and order a drink with entre. Take the ticket received to the bar for your drink. Again a high volume spot, so employees were not asking guests about their meals. Lastly, it would've been nice to have malt vinegar at the table and dare I ask for hot/pepper sauce. Would I go again, yes but to a different location. One more thing, plenty of baby birds about feeding on morsels dropped. read more

Fellow yelpers were right about this place. It is THE place to go to try their famous perch. Any of the restaurants along the dock would be a good place to try seafood but Simonis is a bit of a tourist trap but you should still go for the experience. Seems to be a right of passage into the Netherlands. A must try is their famous perch. They've won multiple awards. We tried it inside a hoagie like bread, which is award winning alone in my book. We decided on some deep fried fish. For the amount you pay ,you get a ton of food! Definitely get just a few to share. The calamari is a must try too. If you're celebrating and want a nice spectacle on your table, get a large castle of seafood. It starts at 30 euros and tops off at 90. Lobster, crab, ..u get the point. There is a long line but a short wait. You're in line to order, pay and find a seat. Say a prayer...you'll need it to find a seat. Wait for your number to be called and pick it up. You'll feel like a sardine but it's in good fun. There's a restroom inside the place surprisingly. You'll want to wash off all the grease and smell of the ocean from your hands. read more

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Out of all the seafood restaurants where I've eaten, Simones is THE BEST. The restaurant is a little noisy and crowded but that is only because people from all over the Netherlands come to eat there (with good reason). All year long the food is fresh and tastefully prepared. The place is famous for its delicious and affordable haring: something which every tourist in the Netherlands should taste! Well deserved reputation! read more

Simonis - Delicious seafood with great variety - Seafood Near Me - Den Haag, ZH

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Seafood GALORE!!! My long-lost childhood friend now lives in the hague so of course, our roadtrip to the netherlands requires that we see each other. She and her bf took us here and we are soooo grateful! At first, when we parked next to the seafood warehouse market (free parking), we got a little nervous and wandered what type of mafia is doing their work there, but once inside the restaurant the atmosphere is live like much of the seafood they sell. Popular in the netherlands is apparently herring, but we skipped that. The fish and chip here is a MUST here - various types of fish to choose from with HUGE portions from 10-14EUR. One friend ordered the "poon" for its name. we dont know how it translates but it was my favourite! I had the grilled seabass - it was good but a bit expensive and nothing like the fried foods. The calamari is amazing too. There are lots of flavours of dressings on the side for self-serve. I dont know what they mean, but they were all great. The service is what you would expect from the dutch - not that great, and their menu is in dutch, so it's kinda difficult to find someone to help you translate... Final advice? Just come here and eat some fish. read more

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Delicious seafood - good prices. Affordable wines and what you don't finish, you take with you. Perfect for kids and large groups (although depending on the time, expect a wait). Been there a couple of times, always loud and crowded - but always worth it. read more

Simonis - Lobster, large shrimp in Spanish sauce, herring, everything!! - Seafood Near Me - Den Haag, ZH

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Ine stat less because there's always overcrowded. Everything else's super. For the first time in my life tried oysters and I liked. read more

Simonis - Fish, oysters - Seafood Near Me - Den Haag, ZH

Loved the common sole here! Definitely get that! We got the herring too just to try. Recommend 3 pieces instead of 6 like we got! read more

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If you're looking for fresh fish and seafood and a quick way to share lunch this is the place to be... Nice to spend a sundah wondering along the seaside and finish by a good fish bite. read more

Nice sea food restaurant in Scheveningen harbour. Fresh and authentic!

The shop and restaurant used to be very good, full of fresh fish and excellent cuisine. Sadly, they opened another restaurant located elsewhere, meaning they gave more priority there, thus, the quality of the fish went down. The fresh fish is now first taken to the other place, and all the leftovers are served here. I haven't been to this place for 2 years, but, believe me. It hasn't become better. read more

Nice seafood and fish place in the middle of the fishing port of The Hague. Can't get it any fresher. Atmosphere is simple but kind of cool, little bit like fast food. Fish is really fresh, we had herring and mussels and salmon, all very good and fresh but lacking a little in terms of presentation and condiments. The lobster soup was spectacular. We paid 85EUR in three, including wine. That's very fair. read more

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I use Yelp a lot when traveling. Sometimes it is hit or miss, this was a solid hit. We had the baked oysters as appetizer, wonderful. They have several kinds of fresh on the menu. I had the Turbot in wine, with green onions, and toasted garlic. It was delicious and a huge, whole, fish. Plenty big enough to share. My friend had the sole and declared it to be excellent as well. If / when I am back in Den Haag I would return to try something else. read more

Not much more to add to previous comments. Great place for a quick maatje or shrimp sandwich.

Fish just does'nt get any more fresh than this. This port is where they bring in the fish after it has been caught. They have all the prawns, crab, scallops, lobster etc you could want. I'm not really a fish person but I love some "kibbeling" once in a while. You can sit down in the restaurant if you want but it's really busy most of the time. I prefer to have take out and enjoy them down at the beach. When the weather allows it ofcourse. read more

Great local place. You will experience fish concept, with fresh fish and sea food. The wine is good value for money. The only place to be at Scheveningen. read more

All ordered food was good. While at restaurant, I took off my jacket and several silver bracelets dropped from my wrist to the floor. Unfortunately, I noticed their absence only on my way to the parking garage around 11:40 pm. I called the restaurant twice in the morning but the staff members were not helpful. My bracelets were not returned. Will not go back to this place as I do not appreciate dishonesty. read more

Ugg, was not prepared for the high pressure caffeteria-style ordering system. And then after standing in line for 15, and having the menu translated for me, was told they only have salmon, tuna and sole. All of which I had eaten recently. So I left. Odd for a place so well know as a seafood destination. They did have other fish, but it was all deep fried. read more

Very greasy food and overcrowded place. The food is done fast and it reminded me of some car production :D Still OK

A must for locals and visitors they say. BUT: There is still room for improvements goes for food, service and cleanliness. Fish tends to be rather greasy and honestly the plates are always much too full! In times of starvation and exploitation of the world seas it is absolutely absurd to put so much on a plate that you regularly have to return 1/3rd till 1/2 of the food ordered. After three visits there I must say that I have really had enough. For a one offvisit it is fun really special and the food is usually good however we have also had Kibbeling and other fish (poon) which was definitely done in fat which was much too old. You could smell it and you could taste it. Also each time I was there I had to ask the waiters to clean the tables before we could lay down. While this may be understandable on a very busy day, it is not on slow-mo-days! Then it turns out to be a general policy and that is not nice. However: Remarkable how the waiters manage the crowd! read more

Simonis - Seafood Near Me - Den Haag, ZH

Sharing plates is a good idea, as the plates are big. And it allows you to try out different types of fish. In my experience, foreigners like the 'Lekkerbek' and 'Kibbeling'. Those are fried fish dishes. The Dutch like the 'Haring' which is like a raw-ish herring, supposed to be eaten with onions and by holding the tail up and eating it upside down. A real delicacy! And Simonis is one of the places that is great for getting one. read more

if you want to eat fresh fish this is the place to be. After walking along the beach my favorite !

Great food, busy and interesting eatery right on the harbor. Lots of people watching and fish and seafood shop right on the premises. Fun!