Groningen is an ideal place to enjoy the water – and not just by sailing across it in your own boat. You can also enjoy a delicious meal with a view of the rippling water. Scattered throughout the province, you’ll find plenty of places where you can enjoy dinner by the sea. With a bit of luck, you might even catch the sunset whilst you’re eating. Where shall we meet you?
Garnwerd aan Zee | Garnwerd
If you’re looking to enjoy a bite to eat and a drink in beautiful waterside surroundings, Garnwerd aan Zee is the place for you. The terrace is set in a picturesque landscape and is ideal for a relaxing afternoon or evening in the sun. What’s more, it has its own harbour with berths for both permanent residents and visiting boats.
Read more’t Ailand | Lauwersoog
Restaurant 't Ailand is situated on the Wadden Sea at the tip of Lauwersoog harbour. The owners serve their own catch here in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy what the sea has to offer. As well as being a restaurant, ‘t Ailand is also the base for mudflat fishing trips, and workshops are held in the fish processing workshop. This means you can head out to sea yourself first to catch your dinner. It doesn’t get any fresher than that.
Read morePaviljoen Overdiep | Appingedam
Right in the heart of Appingedam’s historic centre, you’ll find Paviljoen Overdiep. It’s situated in the marina next to the Nicolaïkerk. You can pop in here for a full dinner, but you’re also welcome to join us for lunch. An ideal stop when you’re taking a boat trip through the region.
Read moreKaap Steendam | Steendam
Let yourself be surprised by the lovely ambience, the atmosphere, the hospitality and the delicious food. Kaap Steendam is situated on the Schildmeer, a beautiful spot in Midden-Groningen. Here you can enjoy lunch, drinks or dinner in the cosy restaurant, or on sunny days on the terrace by the water. All with a fantastic view over the Schildmeer.
Read morePaviljoen Flonk | Finsterwolde
From the modern Paviljoen Flonk , you can look out over the beautiful Oldambtmeer. They have an extensive menu for lunch, drinks, high tea and dinner. So you’re welcome here all day long, and that’s exactly how it feels. As they have their own jetty, you can even moor your boat right outside. The ideal spot for a wonderfully relaxing day.
Read moreRestaurant de Ruiten Aa | Sellingen
The beautiful Westerwolde nature reserve is home to the meandering Ruiten Aa stream. And after a walk or cycle through this area, you can enjoy a delicious meal made with fresh, regional and seasonal ingredients at Restaurant de Ruiten Aa, named after the stream. All of the highest quality and served with genuine Groningen hospitality.
Read moreHet Pomphuis | City
At Museumcafé Het Pomphuis , which forms part of the Museum aan de A, you can do more than just enjoy a drink on the popular terrace by the canal. In the atmospheric restaurant on the first floor of the old pump house, the cuisine is of a very high standard. Here, overlooking the River A, you can enjoy a surprising menu featuring local produce. So impressed that you’d like to dine there more often? No problem. At Het Pomphuis , they serve something different every day.
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