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 the sweet tooth: the bolus, soft white bread dough coated in a crisp caramel layer, irresistible with a thick spread of unsalted butter. Every baker makes them, along with the delicious butter toffees (babbelaars).
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 ...
For the young among us there are various options in Domburg. There are various bars in the Stationsstraat. Tramzicht, the Beach Club and Cafe Jerommeke have been the local meeting places for the youthful (tourist) for years. There is usually a minimum age restriction of sixteen years, and are open every day until 2 am in the summer time.
The nearby town of Middelburg is bustling with nightlife as well. In this provincial capital you can find many atmospheric bars cafes and restaurants right next to the Vlasmarkt, the Pottenmarkt and the Markt. Most of the cafes are open until 2 am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. At the end of the Vlasmarkt is a night cafe that's open until 4 am on Saturdays.
Good to know
A few practical tips make dining out in Zeeland 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.
