In Oostkapelle you can fully enjoy Zeeland cuisine, in a village where the cosy centre and the beach are both a short distance away.
Where the eateries are: you'll find most restaurants, cafés and terraces around the Dorpsstraat and the Duinweg in the centre, all within walking distance of each other.
Dining between forest, dune and beach: thanks to the green setting, you can easily pair a drink on a village terrace with a bite at one of the beach pavilions after a walk along the shore.
Weekly summer market: every Thursday in July and August there's a summer market on the Dorpsstraat, with fresh local produce and regional treats to sample.
From a quick bite to fine dining: from a sandwich or a pancake on a sunny terrace to a carefully prepared multi-course dinner, there's something in every price range.
Forest, beach and then the table: many places cater to a day outdoors, so you can round off a walk or cycle through the Manteling, or a day at the beach, with a proper dinner.
Zeeland specialities
Zeeland is renowned for its shellfish from fresh, salty water, and here you taste them at their very best.
Mussels: the best-known Zeeland delicacy, in season (roughly from late summer into spring) fresh from the Oosterschelde and classically served with chips.
Oosterschelde lobster: a true delicacy caught only in spring, with fine, tender meat that is a touch sweeter than other kinds of lobster.
Zeeland oysters: prized by connoisseurs for their refined, briny flavour, eaten raw with a squeeze of lemon or gratinated from the oven.
For those with a sweet tooth: the bolus, soft white bread dough with a crisp layer of caramel, is irresistible with a thick spread of unsalted butter. Almost every baker makes them, as well as the delicious butter babbelaars (caramel toffees).
Restaurants
For many people, not having to cook is one of the greatest luxuries of a holiday, and Oostkapelle. offers plenty of scope for it.
For every moment: pull up a chair in a pancake house, a restaurant or an eetcafé. From a quick, tasty bite to a beautifully prepared multi-course dinner, there is something in every price range.
Breakfast and lunch: many hotels and eateries serve breakfast until 10:00, and in the Netherlands lunch is usually taken between 12:00 and 14:00.
Dinner and later: dinner is generally served between 17:00 and 20:00. Many restaurants close around 22:00, but various venues, terraces and bars still serve dishes and snacks after that.
Current opening hours: for a full overview with details and opening times for each restaurant, see TheFork.nl and Eet.nu.
Cafés and terraces
Thirsty after a warm day, tired from an outing, or simply fancy a drink? In the centre you're well served all day long.
For every thirst: all day long they pour soft drinks, beer, cocktails and more, whatever you're in the mood for.
The right spot: settle down at one of the many cosy terraces or cafés in the centre of Oostkapelle., nicely in the sun, in the shade or out of the wind.
Convivial until late: at the bar or around the table, with friends or to meet new people, enjoy the atmosphere and let yourself be indulged into the small hours.
Beach pavilions
The beach at Oostkapelle. is a treat in summer and winter alike, and the beach pavilions turn it into a full day out.
From a snack to dinner: on the sandy beach you'll find several pavilions where you can stop for a drink, a bite or a full meal, while the sun casts its last light across the beach.
Handy for the beach: some sell beach gear such as kites, the toilets are open to everyone on the beach, and there is often hire of beach cabins, beach chairs and windbreaks. In summer there's usually a volleyball net too.
Open in winter as well: especially at weekends, a number of pavilions now stay open. Wonderful after a bracing walk through storm and wind along the roaring sea: gazing out over the wild water from behind the glass, with a hot coffee or a good drink in hand.
Oyster Farm Yerseke
Located in the picturesque town of Yerseke, known as the center of oyster and mussel culture in the Netherlands, the Oyster Farm Yerseke offers a unique experience for seafood enthusiasts. This special location combines a historic setting with the rich tradition of shellfish culture. What can you expect? - Educational Tours: Learn about the history and process of ...
Oostkapelle itself is quiet and easy-going in the evening, but for a night out you're close to the nightlife of Domburg and Middelburg.
A night out in Domburg: in nearby Domburg the Stationsstraat has several pubs close together, including café Tramzicht and Kafe Domburg, for years the go-to meeting spots for the (holiday) crowd.
Good to know: a minimum age of sixteen generally applies, and in summer the venues are open daily until 2:00 a.m.
A night out in Middelburg: the nearby provincial capital of Middelburg buzzes too, with convivial pubs, terraces and restaurants around the Vlasmarkt, the Pottenmarkt and the Markt.
Into the small hours: most Middelburg cafés stay open until 2:00 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at the end of the Vlasmarkt there's a late-night café that carries on until 4:00 a.m. on Saturdays.
Good to know
A few practical tips make dining out that little bit smoother.
Book in high season: in summer and on fine weekends the popular places fill up fast, so reserving a table in advance saves disappointment.
Mind the season: if you specifically want mussels or Oosterschelde lobster, time your visit to the season, because freshness is the guiding principle here.
Fresh from the grower: for oysters and mussels straight from the source, a trip to the shellfish village of Yerseke on the Oosterschelde is well worth it.
Card payment almost everywhere: paying by debit or credit card or contactless is standard in most places, though smaller beach kiosks sometimes set a minimum amount for card payment.
