Amsterdam has 55 lobster spots in this directory, and the highest-rated right now are Kras Haring, J. van Lijenhorst, The Seafood Bar. A lobster roll typically runs $18–$35; whole lobster is usually market-priced. Here they are, ranked.
All 55Rolls & sandwichesWhole & grilledShacks & poundsRaw bars
Editor's pick
AMSTERDAM · BEST IN CITY
The Seafood Bar
4.7 ★ · 17,526 reviews
"A standout lobster address in Amsterdam — a local favourite by review volume."
View The Seafood Bar →Top lobster in Amsterdam
Kras Haring
Kattenburgerplein · seafood spot
★4.9384$$ – $$$
The Seafood Bar
Spui · pub & grill
★4.717,526$$ – $$$
The Seafood Bar
Van Baerlestraat · pub & grill
★4.79,955$$ – $$$
John Dory
Prinsengracht · seafood spot
★4.7463$$ – $$$
Haringhandel Jonk
Spui · seafood spot
★4.61,028$$ – $$$
Yemen Seafood Restaurant
Javastraat · seafood restaurant
★4.6227$$ – $$$
Lucky's Vispaleis
seafood spot
★4.674$$ – $$$
Royal Thai
Lange Leidsedwarsstraat · seafood spot
★4.52,396$$ – $$$
Royalvis & Traiteur
Van der Pekstraat · seafood spot
★4.51,257$$ – $$$
Brut de Mer
Gerard Douplein · seafood spot
★4.5761$$ – $$$
Bistro de la Mer
Utrechtsestraat · restaurant
★4.4362$$ – $$$
Wowcrab
Utrechtsestraat · seafood spot
★4.31,242$$ – $$$
Vishandel Tuyp
seafood spot
★4.389$$ – $$$
Centrale Vishandel
Beethovenstraat · seafood spot
★4.157$$ – $$$
J
J. van Lijenhorst
seafood spot
★4.894$$ – $$$
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Frens Haringhandel
seafood spot
★4.71,831$$ – $$$
S
Simply Fish
Koninginneweg · seafood restaurant
★4.7398$$ – $$$
H
Haring & Zo
seafood spot
★4.7356$$ – $$$
The full ranking , all 55 spots
1Kras HaringKattenburgerplein · seafood spot★ 4.9 · 384$$ – $$$2The Seafood BarSpui · pub & grill★ 4.7 · 17,526$$ – $$$3The Seafood BarVan Baerlestraat · pub & grill★ 4.7 · 9,955$$ – $$$4John DoryPrinsengracht · seafood spot★ 4.7 · 463$$ – $$$5Haringhandel JonkSpui · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 1,028$$ – $$$6Yemen Seafood RestaurantJavastraat · seafood restaurant★ 4.6 · 227$$ – $$$7Lucky's Vispaleisseafood spot★ 4.6 · 74$$ – $$$8Royal ThaiLange Leidsedwarsstraat · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 2,396$$ – $$$9Royalvis & TraiteurVan der Pekstraat · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 1,257$$ – $$$10Brut de MerGerard Douplein · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 761$$ – $$$11Bistro de la MerUtrechtsestraat · restaurant★ 4.4 · 362$$ – $$$12WowcrabUtrechtsestraat · seafood spot★ 4.3 · 1,242$$ – $$$13Vishandel Tuypseafood spot★ 4.3 · 89$$ – $$$14Centrale VishandelBeethovenstraat · seafood spot★ 4.1 · 57$$ – $$$15J. van Lijenhorstseafood spot★ 4.8 · 94$$ – $$$16Frens Haringhandelseafood spot★ 4.7 · 1,831$$ – $$$17Simply FishKoninginneweg · seafood restaurant★ 4.7 · 398$$ – $$$18Haring & Zoseafood spot★ 4.7 · 356$$ – $$$19Eighty-FourOranje-Vrijstaatkade · seafood spot★ 4.7 · 330$$ – $$$20Snoekseafood spot★ 4.7 · 163$$ – $$$21PESCARozengracht · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 4,358$$ – $$$22Rob Wigboldus VishandelZoutsteeg · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 1,692$$ – $$$23The Good CompanionWesterstraat · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 943$$ – $$$24VisaandescheldeScheldeplein · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 908$$ – $$$25Alicante visVan Slingelandtstraat · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 483$$ – $$$26Rascasseseafood spot★ 4.6 · 435$$ – $$$27Volendammer Vishandel JCM KoningEerste Van der Helststraat · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 326$$ – $$$28Vishandel 't CentrumHaarlemmerdijk · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 222$$ – $$$29Vishandel MolenaarAlbert Cuypstraat · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 213$$ – $$$30Las Palmasseafood spot★ 4.6 · 89$$ – $$$31Vishandel De ZeemeeuwMeeuwenlaan · seafood spot★ 4.6 · 70$$ – $$$32Isla Badesseafood spot★ 4.6 · 64$$ – $$$33Seafood BistroWarmoesstraat · seafood restaurant★ 4.5 · 1,358$$ – $$$34Stubbe's HaringSingel · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 1,257$$ – $$$35Volendammer vishandelseafood spot★ 4.5 · 412$$ – $$$36Vishandel Mopseafood spot★ 4.5 · 401$$ – $$$37Vishandel Albert CuypAlbert Cuypstraat · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 396$$ – $$$38Volendammer vishandel StroekSierplein · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 221$$ – $$$39Henk's HerringOude Doelenstraat · seafood spot★ 4.5 · 176$$ – $$$40Amsterdamsche Vishandelseafood spot★ 4.5 · 138$$ – $$$41LuciusSpuistraat · seafood spot★ 4.4 · 902$$ – $$$42Restaurant BarracudaAambeeldstraat · restaurant★ 4.4 · 892$$ – $$$43Visgilde Peter TolOostelijke Handelskade · seafood spot★ 4.4 · 428$$ – $$$44Porto Marinaseafood spot★ 4.4 · 389$$ – $$$45Evert's VishuisjePotgieterstraat · seafood spot★ 4.4 · 82$$ – $$$46El PescadoJavastraat · seafood spot★ 4.4 · 61$$ – $$$47Vishandel Al HoceimaWaddenweg · seafood spot★ 4.3 · 308$$ – $$$48Vishandel gebr. Molenaarseafood spot★ 4.3 · 235$$ – $$$49De Zeevangseafood spot★ 4.3 · 202$$ – $$$50Vishandel Haring Naatjeseafood spot★ 4.2 · 48$$ – $$$51Volendammer Vishandel SmitEerste Constantijn Huygensstraat · seafood spot★ 4.1 · 122$$ – $$$52Simon en Simon Vishuisje Prinsengrachtseafood spot★ 4.1 · 112$$ – $$$53LeliveldBezaanjachtplein · seafood spot★ 4.1 · 75$$ – $$$54Vishandel Schokkerseafood spot★ 4.1 · 67$$ – $$$55Calamaresseafood spot★ 4 · 78$$ – $$$
Amsterdam & lobster
Amsterdam has bought fish at open-air stalls since the Golden Age — the old fish market stood on the Dam in the 17th century, immortalised in paintings by Emanuel de Witte. Today the tradition lives on at the Albert Cuyp market and the city's many fishmongers, where Dutch herring and oysters share the ice with lobster.
🦞 Lobster lore
Tail meat is firmer and prized for presentation; claw and knuckle meat is softer and sweeter, favoured for rolls and salads.
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Good to know
Where's the best lobster roll in Amsterdam?
By public rating, Kras Haring leads right now. Use the filters above to find rolls, shacks or fine dining.
Where can I eat lobster near me in Amsterdam?
Every spot on this page is in or around Amsterdam, ranked by real Google rating and review volume, start at the top and work down.
How much does a lobster roll cost?
Expect $18–$38 depending on the spot, roadside shacks run cheaper than sit-down rooms.
What's the difference between a Maine and a Connecticut lobster roll?
Maine-style is chilled lobster bound with a little mayo; Connecticut-style is warm lobster in melted butter. Both turn up on menus worldwide.
When is lobster season?
Cold-water lobster is best late spring through autumn, though most spots serve it year-round.
Do I need a reservation for lobster in Amsterdam?
Roadside shacks are walk-in; popular sit-down rooms and Editor's Pick spots can book out on weekends, so call ahead for those.
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