8x eating fish in Maastricht

Are you in Maastricht and in the mood for fish? Luckily, there is no shortage of fish restaurants in Maastricht. You can taste everything the sea has to offer. From oysters and seafood to lobster and scallops. You won't want to miss these eight restaurants when you're in this fine city. Save the restaurants or make a reservation right away, you won't have to think about that anymore.

Restaurant "O" | Bar Beurre | Restaurant Pakhoes | Brandsøn | Les Trois Seaux | Gastrobar Dock Five | Le Fernand | The Comedy |

Restaurant "O"

Before walking towards Maastricht's city centre via the Sint-Servaas bridge, you'll pass through the district of Wyck (pronounced "Wiek"). The part of Maastricht where you will find Restaurant "O", among others. This fish restaurant has been on the cosy Rechtstraat since 2006. In the kitchen, they work with daily fresh and seasonal products. The monthly changing menu features fish and seafood. Slide in for a 4, 5 or 6-course menu or share a lobster à la nage. Restaurant "O" is open for dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, they also serve lunch.

  • Wine bar Pas de l'O

    At "O", Maastricht feels like the Mediterranean for a moment: salty flavours, Mediterranean atmosphere and pure enjoyment during lunch or dinner. More info on wine bar Pas de l'O

    Wine bar Pas de l'O

Bar Beurre

Opened in autumn 2023 and an instant hit: Bar Beurre. Located on the edge of the Stadspark (city park) in the Jekerk Quarter. This hotspot is run by young duo Robin Hameleers and Jesper Michels. The menu features French classics with a contemporary twist. The lobster with beurre blanc is a favourite among fish lovers. The restaurant, with no more than 25 seats, offers intimate dining. Nice to know: every month they organise a BEURRE night - including a DJ. Bar Beurre is open Thursday to Monday for dinner. On Sundays, slide in for a Sunday Lunch.

  • Bar Beurre

    Bar Beurre is a contemporary French restaurant where classic dishes are given a modern twist, with atmospheric music and a sophisticated wine selection. More info on Bar Beurre

    Bar Beurre

Restaurant Pakhoes

A few streets away sits Restaurant Pakhoes. At the helm in the kitchen is Guidy Wolfs. For more than 30 years, he has been chef and owner of this classic French-Belgian restaurant. A favourite on the menu is Canadian lobster. One of the most popular types of lobster thanks to its sweet flavour and juicy meat. Order the lobster as a starter with mango and curry, or as a main course with garlic butter. There are also plenty of vegetarian and meat options on the menu. Take a seat on their fine terrace overlooking the Meuse or book a table inside and soak up the atmosphere of the listed building. Restaurant Pakhoes serves dinner from Tuesday to Saturday.

  • Restaurant 't Pakhoes

    In an old warehouse near the Waterpoort you will find an intimate place with a romantic, timeless interior. Perfect for cosy winter enjoyment moments. More about Restaurant 't Pakhoes

    Restaurant 't Pakhoes

Brandsøn

Right in the city centre, on the river Meuse, you will find bar, lunch and dining room Brandsøn. As the name suggests, this is the place to be for a fancy lunch, an extensive dinner or drinks with cocktails. This hotspot is in this list for a reason, because á la carte you will find plateau fruits de mer, octopus, oysters and lobster, among others. Or how about the arróz negro - a Spanish rice dish with prawns, shrimps, mussels and squid? Choose your own dish from the menu or let their chef surprise you. You can have drinks and dinner every day at Brandsøn. For lunch, they are open from Thursday to Sunday.

Les Trois Seaux

Fish restaurant Les Trois Seaux, located in the Sphinx Quarter, is a popular hotspot for fish lovers. The Fruits de mer Royal is highly recommended. Although the fresh oysters, lobster and King Crab are also among the favourites. You will also find shrimp croquettes, tuna, wild sea bass and sole on the menu. Enjoy all seafood on their beautiful terrace on the historic inner harbour 't Bassin and get the ultimate holiday feeling. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, Les Trois Seaux 's doors open for dinner. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner.

  • Les Trois Seaux

    A cosy fish restaurant in the historic harbour 't Bassin. Enjoy fresh oysters or fruits de mer in a relaxed atmosphere. More about Les Trois Seaux

    Les Trois Seaux

Gastrobar Dock Five

A few doors down in 't Bassin is Gastrobar Dock Five. A restaurant with a shared dining concept. The menu includes fish dishes, such as fresh tuna, redfish and halibut, that you can share. So you can sample more of all the goodies this gastrobar has to offer. In the kitchen, they work with pure products, sourced from local suppliers. Plus point? Their beautiful waterside terrace. This is a great place to hang out with a good glass of wine, good company and some shared seafood. Gastrobar Dock Five is open for dinner on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. On weekends, you can also drop in for lunch.

Le Fernand

One thing is for sure: for a French wine or oyster, you no longer have to travel to France, but you can simply sit down at Le Fernand. This hotspot is a combination of a French bistro, café du vins and restaurant. You can enjoy lunch, drinks or a la carte dining. For fish and seafood, this is the place to be, including oysters, caviar and scallops. The interior is bistro-style, which suits this Frencher-than-France hotspot. Le Fernand is open daily for lunch, dinner or drinks.

The Comedy

A few streets away is another tip: The Comedy. Located on the famous Onze-Lieve-Vrouweplein. The menu at this French bistro includes sandwiches, salads and fish dishes such as bouillabaise and tartare au samon. Fans of fruits de mer are also well catered for here, as they fill such a tray with oysters, prawns, crab legs, cockles, Norwegian prawns and mussels. For those who like to sit outside: you can enjoy the terrace here all year round. So make sure you arrive in time to secure a nice spot. Or enjoy a plat principaux and dessert at a table inside. The Comedie is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.

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