Wow, what a great place. I have eaten at many restaurants here in the north of the Netherlands and…read morefind this to be the best. After many meals also in Amsterdam I would rank this among the best of the best. If you are anywhere near this place, make sure to stop in and enjoy...you will not be disappointed.

From the owner: Waarom de naam "VIs en meer"? Omdat wij dagelijks super…read moreverse VIS voor u bereiden en MEER in ons assortiment hebben. Zoals schaal- en schelpdieren, waaronder kreeft, oester en coquilles, etc. Wij streven ernaar u verse en hoogwaardige seizoensgebonden producten rechtstreeks uit het water te serveren. Verder hebben wij buiten onze menukaart ook "specials" op de krijtborden staan. Wilt u ondanks alles geen vis maar liever vlees of een vegetarisch gerecht, dan kunt u dat aangeven en bereiden wij graag iets naar uw smaak. Wij serveren warme en koude voorgerechten, Hoofdgerechten van de bakplaat, Hoofdgerechten uit de pan Na- en Kindergerechten

Service: from Silvia -- excellent, very responsive…read more All the food was amazing/exceeding expectations -- I had " fruit de mer - seafood bar". Couldn't finish (left the sturgeon shrimp and crayfish) Wife had lobster soup, vongole, and my 6 oyster supplement and half my lobster half. She also had chocolate bavaroise dessert. Highly recommended!

This place had a lot of food reviews so we decided to try it...and didn't disappoint…read more They have a great menu and a selection of a la carte items to choose from. The fish fillet was just OK, and kinda wished we ordered the Mixed Grill instead. However, the mussels are Amazing! The place can get really busy so reservations are recommended. And we for great service from staff.

Great food, friendly service and decent prices. This place was a surprisingly great find down a…read moreside street on our hunt for food before the David Bowie museum. It was empty but we decided to go in, and were pleasantly rewarded. I had the Moroccan stew, which was great, and my partner had the salmon which was fantastic. Would highly recommend as a decent place to relax and have good without expectations or hubris.

The food is nice and good quality. We had the fish dishes and they were delicious and fresh. It is…read morealso very reasonably priced. The service was good, but the place was not busy at the time. It would be 5 stars, if they had good wine. The wine they sold in glasses was of poor quality (like a 4€ bottle in a supermarket) and this is why they don't get 5 stars. You could taste the sulphites and the only wines (two kinds) sold per glass were either sweet or semi-dry. I would gladly pay more for a decent glass, because the food deserves it.

Pesca offers a dining experience unlike anything I've tried before--truly unique and incredibly…read moreenjoyable. When you walk in, you're greeted by their in-house fish market, where everything is visibly fresh and beautifully displayed. You simply choose the fish or shellfish you want, they assemble your order, print a ticket, and you continue on to the wine shop. Before going any further, I want to highlight how impressive the fish market is. It feels almost like stepping into a wholesale seafood market, complete with checker-tape pricing. The staff will tell you exactly how each item can be prepared. For example, when we ordered a dozen mussels, they explained all the options and recommended a coconut curry preparation--an excellent choice and absolutely delicious. Once you have your ticket, you head into the wine bar. The team already knows how your meal will be prepared and offers thoughtful wine-pairing suggestions based on your selections. From there, you're taken to your table, where the outstanding service continues. We were served a beautiful basket of fresh bread almost immediately, along with our chosen wine. By the way, did I mention how beautiful the place is! For starters, I ordered a dozen oysters, and each pair was prepared in a different style. Every single one was outstanding. The mussels in curry sauce were so good that I needed extra bread just to savor every drop. Finally, we had monkfish--an impressively large piece, perfectly cooked, beautifully presented, and absolutely incredible. From start to finish, the entire experience was exceptional. The team at Pesca, and truly the people of the Netherlands, know how to do it right. Hats off to this outstanding restaurant. I only wish we had one where I live--I'd be there every day. Actually, it would be dangerous to have Pesca too close...I'd go bankrupt:)

Very cool experience here. Upon checking in you're given the low down on how it all works and given…read morea can of sardines with your table number written on it. A fun keepsake! You choose your seafood and they tell you how it will be served. The seafood is weighed and you're given a tally of your meal. You also choose a selection of sides to go with your dinner. Once you choose your seafood you go to the wine bar and choose your drinks. We chose a pasta side orecchiette with pesto sauce and curried cauliflower. For our main dish, we chose the seabreem. We started with scallops and calamari which were both delicious and our seabreem was perfectly cooked. It would be nice to have more than one option as to how our fish could be made but all in all everything was fresh and well prepared. Service came with a smile and you can't beat the novelty and ambiance!

What a fulfilling way to spend what was supposed to be a full day that unexpectedly turned into…read morejust 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.

Honestly, I'm surprised this place has so many great reviews because my experience was completely…read morethe 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

We wanted great seafood and Meerpaal looked perfect. Even though we couldn't get a reservation,…read moreFloor was able to seat us early, before the later reservation arrived. How luck we were. The service was excellent. Floor was personable and made us feel welcome. And the seafood (a combination hors d'oeuvres, tuna steak, plaice, potatoes and vegetables) was fresh and tasty. The dessert and Irish Coffee were a perfect ending to our meal. We will make a point of coming back to Zandvoort next time we are in North Netherlands. It was THAT good! And... the town of Zandvoort and seaside are beautiful!

From the owner: Het oudste vischrestaurant van Zandvoort aan zee, al 37 jaar in de familie en in 2011 bekroond als…read more" een van de beste visrest van noord-holland, geeindigd op plaats vijf in de top 100 ". Onze specialiteiten zijn verse vis op heerlijke ouderwetse wijze bereid, maar natuurlijk hebben we ook meerdere vleesgerechten voor de niet visliefhebbers ! Chefkok Lenie, tevens eigenaresse, heeft een uitgebreidekaart, maar ook een drie of viergangen-keuzemenu samengesteld, vanaf € 23,75, neem hierbij een heerlijk glas huiswijn en uw avond is gegarandeerd een succes. Duitse en Engelse menukaart aanwezig. Wij hopen u binnenkort te mogen begroeten.

Looking for some fish this is probably the place to goto in Holland. It was probably one of the…read moremost famous seafood shops in Holland. When you first walked in you can see fishes all lined up behind the counter. It looked like a regular fish market but with small dining tables and chairs off to the side. My Uncle had drove us all the way here to try a typical dutch thing. Basically raw "paling" basically a eel like fish. We went over in the evening when they were about to close up, they were completely sold out for the day. So then my uncle instead ordered us a bunch of other different fish dishes. We bought a small sandwich for the each of us and also a deep fried fish. Surprising they had the deep fried fish the instant we ordered it. It was still nice and hot and perfectly seasoned with salt. Even though they were closing up the shop, people were still constantly coming in to buy some fish! I could see why they are so popular since everything seems so fresh. ----- + Pro: It's Fish! - Con: Has that typical fish market smell. ( ^_^) Overall: Awesome place to some fresh fish to snack on!