What a fulfilling way to spend what was supposed to be a full day that unexpectedly turned into just five hours in Amsterdam. We had originally booked the Damrak 213 location but had to cancel due to a flight delay. Determined to make the most of our short time before heading to Paris the next morning, I chose this location because it was close to the areas we wanted to explore after dinner -- and I'm so glad I did. After reading on their website that they keep tables available for walk-ins at most locations, we decided to try our luck. As soon as my best friend and I walked in, we were not disappointed. The ambiance felt right immediately -- warm, inviting, and full of good energy. There was little to no wait, and the fresh seafood display at the front looked incredible. Vanessa was our lovely server and truly a whole vibe throughout the evening. She, along with "Mr. Champion," gave us great suggestions on where to walk and explore next -- and we absolutely took their advice. I love a menu where you can order and split a little bit of everything with a friend, and every single dish was perfection. The shrimp croquettes, king prawns, asparagus, roasted carrots, and fish and chips (kibbeling) were all served hot, fresh, and packed with flavor at a very reasonable price. The kitchen was run by a Black chef who was clearly putting in serious work and completely understanding the assignment. I wanted to personally commend him, but he was fully locked in and busy creating magic. Even the espresso martini stood out -- easily one of the best I've had. Great, relatable conversations, amazing food, and the evening ended on a sweet note with a complimentary lemon crème brûlée served with sparkles. This spot is truly a neighborhood gem. I'm so glad we chose this location -- it turned a rushed travel day into a memorable night dining with some true champions. We can't wait to return with more time to fully enjoy the experience. read more

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Honestly, I'm surprised this place has so many great reviews because my experience was completely the opposite. When I walked in, there was only one person at the entrance, and I was completely ignored. A family ahead of me was immediately seated, but I had to wait and try to get someone's attention--it took quite a while. I was finally seated at the bar, which was fine since I was alone, but I couldn't shake the feeling that I was an inconvenience. Everything, from getting a drink to ordering food, felt like a struggle, and the staff didn't make me feel welcome at all. The food was okay--I've had better--but the overall experience left me feeling unwelcome, and I couldn't wait to leave. I'm genuinely surprised by the high reviews, because I felt quite the opposite. I'm not sure I'd recommend this place or come back read more

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On a two-week trip to Europe, which included a 7 day cruise, this was the BEST meal, and the price was extremely reasonable for the excellent seafood. Tucked away in the museum district of Amsterdam, this restaurant has a high concept urban vibe, and glass cases to exhibit the variety of seafood and fishes they serve. As soon as you arrive, you will be seated, given your menu, and asked about drinks. The service is attentive and timely, but you certainly don't feel rushed. The menu is extensive, with shellfish and fish, served raw, steamed, baked, sauced; it's your heart desire. The meal was $137, with tax and tip, and included 4 glasses of wine, two cappuccinos, a raw shellfish combination and a steamed shellfish combination. Reference the pictures, please. See the glass case for more insight. read more

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Our experience was very overwhelming. Well, everything looked good, the taste of our octopus appetizer was bland. And a lot of the seafood on our seafood platter was overcooked and a little mushy. The Server did try to make up for it and offered us a complementary drink. The dessert was the best part of the meal. read more

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Not bad for a seafood chain restaurant, at least compared to the chains in the United States. Not exactly a hyper local restaurant as it was mainly other tourists dining there, just to give you an idea. Reservations were easy to make online. We arrived earlier than our slotted time because we were hungry and they were very accommodating. We got the Fruits de Mer and a cod filet. It wasn't the best seafood we've ever had but not terrible and it was still an enjoyable meal. read more

The Seafood Bar - Fruits de Mer - Seafood Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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We ordered the Fruits de Mer (standard) and the Cod Fillet with pumpkin and beurre blanc. The Cod was delicious and moist, paired nicely with the sauce. I would have it again. I also had some mint tea with it which was good, but I wish it was a bigger glass of tea. For the Fruits de Mer, while presented beautifully, I probably wouldn't have it again and definitely not if I'm trying to keep clean. I didn't know I could ask for a disposable bib until I saw people at a nearby table wearing them, but none was offered to us. I think enjoying the Fruits de Mer could definitely be an experience for others, but personally not for me. It was frustrating trying to dig out the meats from the shells and not glamorous at all. It also wasn't super substantial considering most of it was shells. Overall, I had an acceptable experience and wouldn't mind coming back to try other dishes. read more

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Extremely fresh seafood at this famous Amsterdam restaurant. The seafood was all perfectly prepared with precise attention to detail. The service was excellent as well, the wait staff was extremely helpful and their recommendations were dead on. I will be returning to this restaurant on my future trips to Amsterdam read more

The Seafood Bar - Seafood Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Absolutely delicious food in that Seafood Bar spot in Amsterdam. The seafood was fresh, tasty, and well balanced in flavors and variety. The bottom plate was all cold cooked or raw seafood, and top plate was grilled. The portions of the seafood and the sauces were very generous. We paired that dish with a white wine recommended by our waitress who was lovely young lady. It was a bit on the expensive side but well worth it for the amount and quality of the food. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are visiting Amsterdam, but make a reservation early because it is quite a busy place. read more

The Seafood Bar - Combination Seafood Grill - Seafood Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

This place was seriously amazing! Definitely get reservations very easily online! We got the combo for 2 people and it came with literally everything! It was so tasty and filling! We had two glasses of wine as well! Ambiance was great--very crowded but fun vibes read more

The Seafood Bar - Seafood Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Great food ! Went there 2 times in a row when I was in Amsterdam with my best friend ! Can't wait to go back!!! Miss the food there ! read more

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I wasn't feeling too well so ended up not getting any seafood, which was a bummer. I ended up just ordering the pumpkin ravioli with butter and sage sauce and that was amazing. Would def come back to try the seafood! read more

The Seafood Bar - Pumpkin ravioli with butter and sage sauce - Seafood Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

This was one of the worst seafood dining experiences I have ever had. This restaurant had high reviews and most all of what we ordered either was undercooked (the entire lobster) slimy and sour tasting, the shrimp/prawns were musty and the crawfish were uneditable. Very disappointed after spending $165 euros on a meal. If you are looking for fresh tasting seafood I would not recommend getting This dish. The vibe here is great, excellent atmosphere and great staff. Very accommodating yet we did not share the meal was horrible. read more

The Seafood Bar - Mixed Plate Crustaceans - Seafood Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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We had a lovely meal here on our final night in Amsterdam. Service was great, and the fish dishes were fresh and well prepared. Very lovely restaurant, too- half the fun was watching the kitchen prepare the food. A little expensive compared to other places we ate, but it was delicious. read more

Our experience was just as good as the first time we went, which was at a different location. We happened to pop in during happy hour and was able to get oysters basically half off. We were seated immediately despite not having a reservation. 2 dozen oysters, Fruits de Mer for 2 and 5-6 drinks later, our total ended up being around ~150 euros for 3 people. Personally, I felt it was worth it because we would've spent way more in the US, likely double + tips. The food was really good, we were stuffed by the time we left. Service was fine, our server was friendly but not too attentive. Highly recommend if you like seafood! read more

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Wonderful atmosphere and excellent service. Vanessa was awesome we said we weren't to hungry and she helped us order. The seafood was lovely the oysters were our favorite so we ordered a few more! Thanks goes to the service and staff. read more

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There are more than one location so be sure to double check the address. We accidentally went to the first "The Seafood Bar" we saw. We are a family of seafood eaters and everything we had was fresh and delicious. Our server was the best we had during our trip. Friendly and personable. We enjoyed the seafood tower for two and the grilled salmon. read more

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I'm shocked. This restaurant is not only highly recommended on yelp, but if you research good restaurants in Amsterdam this restaurant will likely be in the top ten of the list. That said...maybe I was there on an off day? First I will say that their service was mostly attentive and very friendly. I enjoyed the service. I love seafood. I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest where I have access to fresh shellfish and fantastic salmon,cod, trout, bass and a nice selection of seasonal fish so maybe my expectations are just high? Anyway, I didn't know when I'd be able to return here so I ordered the fruits de mer for 1. The presentation was nice. However, everything on the plate had a bitter, metallic taste. The clams were the size of my nail. Where I'm from it's not even legal to harvest them this small. They tasted bitter. The periwinkle's had a metallic taste. It was off putting. The crab was so odd. The meat inside the shell came out almost chopped into tiny pieces. Not quite a purée but I'll say I couldn't pull out a whole piece of meat because it was shredded in the inside. Don't ask me how that happens. I've never seen that sort of thing in a crab before. The taste was also not fresh. So I moved on to the tiny fried shrimp with the head on. That was both bitter and metallic. The only things that didn't taste bad were the mussels and the crab salad. Then when I got home I wound up with an awful stomach ache that caused me to not be able to leave my hotel for about 24 hours....which was when I was scheduled to leave Amsterdam. Needless to say, I'm disappointed. read more

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We came on a Sunday night and got seated fairly fast at the bar. It is a great setting for a group gather, family putting outing or dates. My friend and I got the fruits of the sea (7/10) to share. The platter is huge and it was plenty to share between two girls. I think for the most part, the seafood was fresh but it's definitely a bit pricy. We also got a mule (10/10) which was refreshing and delicious. Our bartender was so nice and let us try the Sgroppino (10/10). We ended up ordering the sgroppino at the end of our meal, which was a nice finish. read more

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Cool spot! The fish was fresh and yummy. I had the combination- mackerel, salmon, crap ( the crab was mixed more like a crab salad, I wasn't feelin' that!!!! ). The ambiance was nice and matched the excellent, friendly service. Bottom line - Check this spot out! It's worth the visit! read more

Ordered the raw bar platter and it was disappointing. Poor quality crustaceans and seems as if they didn't clean the mussels and clams properly. Tasted dirty. Crème brule was also flavorless and chunky texture. read more

First time at this location. I remember the food being better at the other location. Had a dozen of oysters. All good. Had a mixed grill where the crayfish and big shrimp of the same size were mushy.l = not fresh:l. I want to say those killed my stomach after. Everything else seems good till my tummy wasn't feeling great and I enjoy seafood! Service was good. Too bad about my meal. read more

The oysters were great and service and portion size excellent Recommend you try it if you are in the area read more

We stopped here for lunch while on vacation. Delicious seafood, fun, trendy place! The seafood is super fresh. Great spot to stop for a meal when you're in Amsterdam. read more

We came here twice while in Amsterdam. Our first trip we tried the Combination, which is combo of hot cooked mixed grill and cold seafood called Fruits de Mer. It is plentiful and you do get a good mix of seafood. Even though we are not big fans of pealing shellfish, cracking crab and digging out lobster meat we thought we'd give it a try. The food was pretty good. We especially enjoyed the hot mixed grill but frankly fiddling with the cold seafood wasn't our thing. What we were able to manage to crack, peal and dig out was good. Our service was excellent and even though the place was busy, our table was ready for us (we had reservations). The website says they hold 40% of their tables for walk-ins but they were turning people away who didn't have a reservation. Highly recommend making a reservation. On our second visit was a totally different experience. Maybe because it was Kings Day and it was super busy, but the service was off. Very slow. We sat at our table for 30 min before getting water and service. Once we were able to order, we got the "Nordic Blu" Salmon and Fish & Chips. The salmon was dry and way overcooked. The fish and chips was cooked perfectly and it was a generous size. However, the restaurant had no malt vinegar. It's a Fish & Chips crime not to have malt vinegar. I can see why this place is popular for those that like the large assortment of cold seafood - I'm sure if that's your sort of thing you'll enjoy the place. read more

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Calamari was amazing, razor clams we're a bit overcooked but the sauce was super tasty. The fruits de mer were solid and this is where the bib is a must! The down side is the service is a bit lackadaisical and they forgot about our whole fruits de mer plate until we reminded them , but the they hustled and made it right. Definitely touristy, but I am a tourist and I will jump on any opportunity to wear a Bib for some solid seafood. read more

The Seafood Bar - Calamari and Razor Clams - Seafood Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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This place is amazing. The service and staff number 1 and the food was exquisite! Excellent. The price super good for the quality . Highly recommended read more

Randomly walked in and was happy with my food selections. After listening to the waiter's recommendations, I chose two appetizers: the lobster soup and octopus. The octopus was my fav. I had the Paloma mocktail which was very refreshing. Staff were attentive and the meal was reasonably priced. Would definitely go back. read more

The Seafood Bar - Paloma and octopus - Seafood Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

A very clean restaurant. We did make reservations the day before since we saw it packed the previous nights we walked by. The staff are efficient and nice. We had the Lobster Soup and Crab Cakes to share. The Lobster soup wasn't really as creamy as I'm used to but still good. The crab cakes were underwhelming. For our main course, we split the mixed grill platter which had shrimp, squid, salmon, prawns mussels and sea bass filet. All were well cooked and flavorful, although the sea bass filet still had plenty of bones which made it difficult to eat. read more

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Can't recommend this place enough. Vibe is great, super comfortable and modern and lively. Service was top notch. Had the fruits de mer platter with the lobster and it was incredible, insanely fresh and delicious. read more

Walked in, seated immediately. I was watching the lobster tank. My friend ordered a small beer while I was in the toilet. I went back to watching the lobsters. And watching. And watching. And continuing to watch. We were glossed over for close to 45 minutes. We observed some other folks get seated, orders taken, and food delivered. Eventually we left some euros on the table and walked out. read more

We were a group of 16 people including senior and young kids visiting Amsterdam in late July. Since we were a big party, I have been communicating with Frank of the customer service to secure my reservation on 7/29 at the Ferdinand Bolstraat 32 location. Everyone had high expectation of enjoying a night of amazing seafood dinner as the restaurant is highly recommended by Yelp or Tripadvisor reviewers. And also after a day long of visiting the city. We would like to have a nice meal right the way. Unfortunately, there was a mis-communication that our reservation wasn't on their list. After showing the on-site manager my confirmation email, they quickly made an arrangement by asking us going to the Spui 15 location. Everything was communicated to the staff (Jack) in that location. It was a relief that they can quickly found a solution for us. They asked us to take taxi and the restaurant will reimburse back. In addition, the first drink and dessert will be free to accommodate the inconvenience. After struggling to get taxi for 16 people under the rain the day, we safely arrived the restaurant and quickly seated. All the staff especially Jake service was wonderful and he make sure all of us were taken good care of. Food was great and we had a great dinner. The only thing that hasn't been resolved was the taxi reimbursement. Jake explained to us that the reimbursement must go through finance team. He got my taxi receipts and email. Telling me that the finance team will email me with the way to get money back. It has been almost a month and I hear no word from anyone of the restaurant. I do check junk email and see nothing. Lesson learn is make sure to get some sort of write-up to confirm the restaurant will reimburse the money or get it deducts directly from the bill. In Summary, restaurant service and food is great although the price is on the high side. ** A quick update to the review. The Seafood Bar team contacted me right after the review to follow up on the transportation reimbursement. It was nice seeing their quick response! read more

After an afternoon of cocktails at the House of Bols we had lunch at The Seafood Bar. The seafood is all freshly caught, but also very expensive. If you avoid the seafood towers and lobster most entrees are under 30 euros. We each ordered a pot of the mussels. For 20 euros you get a heaping pot of mussels cooked in your choice of broth. My husband opted for the classic French style in white wine, garlic and cream while my sister and I selected the Asian style in coconut milk, lemongrass and coriander. I loved the combination of mussels in coconut milk and the lemongrass and coriander added such a pleasant fragrance to the dish. After pairing the meal with side salads and fries we left stuffed. While I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here I would recommend this spot if you're in the area visiting other sights. It's one of the better rated restaurants in the area and the mussels are delicious! read more

The Seafood Bar - Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

We ordered the mixed crustacean grilled for 2. Every item on the plate tasted bad. It had a musty taste. The only thing that partly masked it was smothering it in mayo the lobster was way under cooked. We spent 144 on this mean and maybe ate a 1/4 of the meal. I can't fathom how this place is so well reviewed. Where I'm from the seafood does not taste like this. Service was ok and friendly. But the seafood was not good. read more

You really have to like seafood to come here. My wife had the pumpkin ravioli which was very good and I had fruits de mer, or seafood bar. It was absolutely delicious, arriving in an array of crustaceans from squid, shrimp, prawns, to snow crab, lobster, and a king crab leg. We also shared the calamari which had a very fresh taste to it even though it was breaded. If I ever visit Amsterdam again I'm definitely coming back. read more

The Seafood Bar - Fruits de mer - Seafood Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Great place. Good vibe , good service. Had the seafood tower! Was good, maybe I'll try the cooked seafood tower in the future

The Seafood Bar is a small chain of seafood restaurants. This one is in the museum quarter. Full service. They take reservations but reserve some seats for walk-ins. There was a 15 minute wait for a walk-in at 2 pm on a Monday. The food was fairly good. Oysters came with lemon wedges and a mignonette. Mixed grill: most of the items in here were great. The plaice (flat fish) had lots of small bones--I would choose a different fish if I were them. Service was OK, maybe somewhat slow. The place mostly looked nice, although there were lots of flies. Payment: they had a sign that said they don't accept cash. They did take Visa. read more

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Popped into Seafood bar when I was exploring Amsterdam and got hungry. They served us with complimentary Prosecco and Oysters for their 10 year anniversary! Outside eating was nice with shady covering. Oysters were delicious. Got the combo fingersnacks, lobster bisque and salmon tartare that were all superb! Great recommendation for a seafood lovers quick snack while adventuring through the city read more

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Not only is the restaurant inviting and warm, but the food is so delicious. We had the grill seafood tower and our only complaint was that we ran out of bread to soak up the red sauce. Honestly so flavorful. read more

Delicious seafood, tried the combination platter for a mix of hot and cold dishes. They offer happy hour from 3-5pm daily. read more

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How do I start ?? ha .... We came in for lunch without reservations since the website says walk ins available. We were greeted nicely and given a high top table near the entrance of the restaurant. Our waiter then came over and gave us a quick run down of the menu and a couple of specials . The menu has all types of seafood and a full bar. We ordered a mix entree plate that was huge and great. Prices were great and the service was excellent. We enjoyed this place so much that 3 days later we came again. This time i had one off the best fish and chips in a long, long time. and sister had a seafood salad that looked amazing. This location is a bout 3/4 blocks away from the Rikjmuesem and Van Gogh ... very easy to find. Service was a 10 out of 10 Location easy to find 10 out of 10 Service .. 10 out of 10 Food .. amazing .. 10 out of 10 read more

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