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Upscale fish restaurants near me9/25/2023 ![]() But the word is now out: The Good Companion serves up seafood that’s almost exclusively caught off Dutch shores. And while the Brits among us are thrilled at this (the cod and chips that I tried came complete with mushy peas, Sarsons vinegar and tartare sauce – exactly as they should), it’s taken the rest of the community a little longer to get on board. ![]() Tucked at the end of Westerstraat, this cosy neighbourhood find has been serving up its signature fish & chips since 2017. Pesca’s “Theatre of Fish” Best local seafood restaurant: The Good Companion Plus, Pesca’s patatas bravas were also some of the best I’ve ever tasted. On the Sunday lunchtime I visited, I loved the softshell crab with mango and jalapeno, the fresh oysters and the grilled octopus. Once at your table, the food is prepared and served to be shared. Having selected the fish (each of which is prepared differently) and side dishes, you then step into a wine market, where a member of staff is on hand to help with wine selection. Plus, Pesca’s dynamic pricing policy means the price of the fish decreases during the day so as to sell out and avoid food waste. There’s no menu, as the seafood on offer differs depending on availability. While Pesca calls itself a “Theatre of Fish”, it could perhaps be better described as a market: on entry, you’re invited to peruse the catch of the day, and choose your fish by weight or by the piece. The service and wine pairings are also top-notch. The day I went, my favourite dish was probably the haddock with scallop, pata negra ham and black venus rice, although I also enjoyed the monkfish wrapped in pancetta and served with fish croquettes, kohlrabi and purees of aubergine and peas. But it’s definitely worth it: in addition to oysters, caviar, lobster and fruits de mer, diners can select the monthly changing chef’s menu from three to five courses. Best classic fish restaurant: Vis aan de Scheldeĭespite what I just said about the death of white linen tablecloths, Vis aan de Schelde is probably the most upscale of all the fish restaurants on this list – smart, chic and with a price tag to match. Many of the restaurants below have reservation systems on their websites, but there are also sometimes good discounts via TripAdvisor. Reservations are crucial in most Amsterdam restaurants, and fish and seafood spots are no different.
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