The best waterfront terraces

What could be better than relaxing on a nice terrace? Relaxing on a nice waterfront terrace, of course! Especially now that the sun is showing itself more often! So get out the sunscreen!

Terraces near the water in Utrecht

Utrecht is perhaps the terrace city of the Netherlands. Wherever you look, in every street or alley you will find attractive terraces. And of course on the waterfront. Because how cozy is it to drink with a view of the Utrecht canals. And especially when you sit down at one of the restaurants on the Oudegracht aan de Werf, such as Elborne tapas or Los Argentinos? While you enjoy a delicious snack or drink, you’ll have a view of everything going on in the canals. Tour boats, canoes and suppers sail to and fro. How much fun is that!

Waterfront terraces in The Hague

In The Hague, you can have a great time at Restaurant Madestein. At this modern restaurant you can have breakfast, lunch, dinner, enjoy a tasty high tea and eat sushi! In addition, you have a beautiful view of the water and Madestein recreation area. You might get lucky and spot a special bird!

Waterfront terraces in Rotterdam

Also in Rotterdam you can enjoy the waterfront at Aloha. This beautiful and cozy waterside terrace is inspired by the 209 different cultures in Rotterdam. This is reflected in the international flavors, cooking techniques and preparation methods.

Also in Rotterdam: Harvest Coffee Brewers. With owners born and raised in Australia, you can expect something special. Coffee is their passion and their life and you can definitely taste that. But also the surprising menu completes your taste experience. And all that right on the waterfront!

Waterfront terraces in Amsterdam

Relax and unwind, that’s the atmosphere at Café Restaurant Riva in Amsterdam. This luxurious houseboat is a great place for lunch, drinks and dinner! And you also have a great view over the Amstel river!

Do you love the water and good food? Then Loetje aan ‘t IJ is also highly recommended! From the terrace you can enjoy and feast your eyes on all the boats on the IJ.

Would you like to enjoy a wonderful beach vibe from the terrace? Then sit down at Strandpaviljoen a/d Plas. Here you can eat delicious food during lunch and dinner, but also sit down for a cup of coffee or tea after a nice walk around the Ouderkerkerplas or have a drink with friends.

Other nice terraces near the water

Also in Voorschoten you can enjoy the waterfront. At Restaurant de Knip you have a beautiful view over the Vlietlanden and you can enjoy lunch, dinner, drinks and much more! Because you can also get married there.

Paviljoen Het Houtse Meer is a great place to relax. You will find this cozy terrace in Den Hout, under the smoke of Breda. Het Houtse Meer is a modern waterfront location where you can enjoy lunch and drinks. You can also food-share here, which is nice! Het Houtse Meer is also a beautiful wedding location. They also have their own herb garden here so go there soon to order a fresh herbal tea. A lovely place!

De Bonte Haas in Wateringen, Westland, is a great place to stay, both indoors and outdoors. You can even rent a boat! But also on the mainland you can have lunch, dinner and drinks. De Bonte Haas is a great base for cyclists, hikers and people with boats. For years a household name in the Westland!

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