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  • 5/5 Taisiia B. 4 years ago on Google • 469 reviews
    That is an amazing and nice place. The fresh and good cooked seafood, good wine are guaranteed here. The restaurant is not about a fabulous view or something else it’s directly about food and taste, don’t forget to book your table and of course not a cheep place but it worth it. There are no parking and WiFi here. Friendly staff
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  • 5/5 Zoltan B. 1 year ago on Google • 65 reviews
    This was the 3rd time we ordered from here, the food is super fresh and mega delicious. Never had a single problem with it. We ordered a big plate for two persons, see photo. The staff is very friendly, helpful and even funny. The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice and cosy. I can only recommend this restaurant!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alex P. 1 year ago on Google • 36 reviews
    This place is tops for seafood. High quality, presentation tops. Even the bathroom are the cleanest. But you must have a reservation. Some wait staff are great and some are not that is why not a 5 star. My guy who took over he made it a 5 star. Go and order seafood… don’t come for anything else. $$$
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 T A. 9 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    "An Enchanting Anniversary at Lucius Seafood Restaurant" Review: Lucius Seafood Restaurant in Amsterdam proved to be the perfect choice for our anniversary celebration. The charming ambiance, complemented by a stunning aquarium, set the stage for an unforgettable evening. The impeccable service added an extra layer of delight to the experience. While the flavors of the seafood dishes fell slightly short of my high expectations as an Indonesian seafood enthusiast, the overall fancy atmosphere and exceptional service made our anniversary celebration truly memorable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C W. 1 year ago on Google
    The best meal in Amsterdam. Beautiful fish, cooked to perfection. A real treat. Seaweed salad starter was an explosion on the tastebuds. Mixed grilled fish - delightful. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 E Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Come here again for our anniversary. Strongly recommend seaweed salad, smoked eel for starters. The grilled Sea bass is really fresh. Great atmosphere, great food and great service !!! Spent our Christmas dinner with Lucius. Absolutely right choice. Lucius is definitely one of the best Dutch and local restaurant. I brought my Dutch boyfriend here and he was amazed. The cold starter was nice but if you have tried something like this,then you can skip it. The fish ( the 3 young soles) is beyond expectation, so fresh, tasty and well done. We also tried local wine here from Maastricht, very good! If you are a tourist, then you have to try here!!! And buy a bottle of wine to take home. Their menu changes very three months I think.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Natalia M. 5 years ago on Google
    The food was pretty good overall The seafood grill I had was very tasty. The sampler appetizer (for 2 ppl to share) was ok, nothing interesting. Price to quality is reasonable. Unfortunately the desert options were very limited and not interesting. The ambiance is nice and cozy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nandi K. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the most amazing seafood dinner here at Lucius! The seafood was so fresh, and the service was top notch. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 James C. 10 months ago on Google • 137 reviews
    The service and the scallops were excellent. The restaurant itself was very nice, with a cool aquarium next to our table. Highly recommend for great seafood in Amsterdam.

  • 5/5 Marion D. 3 months ago on Google • 54 reviews New
    Great location recommended by the concierge staff at the Waldorf Astoria hotel. We enjoyed the fresh fish selection served in the mixed fish platter (it is suggested as an appetizer but it is pretty filling). Get the additional smoked eel! We liked that there were also a couple of vegan options on the menu (celery and carrot appetizers, and grilled mushrooms - boletes).

  • 5/5 Gene S. 6 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    We walked into a very classy yet cozy place. Staff was very naturally nice without being stuffy. And then was food…. Fresh as if it just plucked from the ocean Flavors were great, selection excellent and execution right on spot. Just an excellent evening, pleasant and in very good place.

  • 4/5 Jessica C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good selection fresh seafood, simple and well executed. Restaurant itself is well decorated with plenty of white tiles and a beautiful fish tank. The tables were set a bit too tight and cramp, a bit uncomfortable as we can hear the conversation next to us clearly.

  • 5/5 Hans R. 6 months ago on Google
    We made reservations for a group of 6 people and it was a splendid experience! Delicious food in a great ambiance makes tasting the fruits of the North Sea very special! The service was excellent and I am sure we'll be back for another dinner! Can we rate 6 starts please? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • 5/5 asher b. 6 months ago on Google
    A very good fish restaurants and quiet rare in amsterdam. Not cheap but the quality remains long after,the price is forgotten

  • 4/5 LILIANA E. 3 months ago on Google New
    waitress and waiter not particularly friendly, and service people so loud that it was very hard to have a conversation with my husband who was sitting across from me. I was not interested in hearing their loud voices. Our food was good, the grilled salmon a bit undercooked, my tuna and baby bok choy were very good. I must point out that the warm bread and French butter were amazing!

  • 5/5 Narinder B. 7 months ago on Google
    Wonderful dining. Great selection of fish dishes. All cooked to perfection and delicious. Will certainly return. We had multiple dishes, cod, baby sole, sea bream and salmon. All plates cleaned. The grilled octopus starter was also delectable. The mussels starter was a large portion and the Dutch shrimp starter was quite nice. Overall, highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Vicky D. 1 month ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Best fish restaurant we've ever been to. Delicious. Fantastic service, couldn't have been more attentive. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

  • 2/5 Peter M. 1 year ago on Google
    We found this place to be really overpriced, and just not that great. Our salmon came with a bizarre combination of sauces that just didn't work, and that octopus appetizer was just a joke - it was mostly vegetables, and not very fresh. Wouldn't return here. Would be only one star if it weren't for the pot of mussels we got -- that was really good.

  • 5/5 Jerry V. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything was perfectly prepared. The best octopus appetizer ever

  • 5/5 Gulya O. 1 year ago on Google
    I really enjoyed the delicious food at this restaurant. The fish was well done, and the waiters are quick and cordial. I will definitely be coming back!

  • 3/5 philip w. 1 year ago on Google
    We were excited to try this classic restaurant but we came away a bit disappointed. The room is beautiful and the service is professional but the food is nothing special. There are so many excellent restaurants in Amsterdam. The kitchen needs to modernize the menu to showcase the seafood without using overpowering sauces.

  • 4/5 Dan G. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing quality seafood and a nice location. Great service too. Would have given them 5/5 if the reception would not have bullied us for entering with no reservation. I understand the need to comply but there are tourists that just enter from the street not knowing you need one. Anyway I warmly reccomend, just make sure you reserve.

  • 5/5 Mikki H. 4 years ago on Google
    great food! the sauce for the mussels and razor clams are to die for. the smoked eel is sth i never expected. the sea bass ia cooked to perfection. thx for the wonderful experience!!!

  • 5/5 Norman L. 2 years ago on Google
    Stumbled upon this place one evening with my partner. We were lucky they could accomodate us. Had a lovely evening, excellent food, service and ambience. Will be back.

  • 5/5 Elly J. 2 years ago on Google
    Our third visit, this time with Dutch friends. Very proud to have introduced them to this wonderful restaurant. Superb seafood and great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Leonhard I. 2 years ago on Google
    Always excellent since many years! I always enjoy having a deliciously prepared fish, the halibutt was very tasty! Keep it up

  • 3/5 H S. 5 years ago on Google
    Oysters are probably the best I have ever had. We can easily identity the differences in taste and texture among different species as we ordered the assorted platter. Impeccably fresh and delicious. On the other hand, the razor clams are too salty and the clams herein is barely visible (as it shrunk from being overcooked). The pasta was not enticing (bland is the word) as we needed to add a handful of salt and pepper to spice up the dish. Make sure the oyster is included in your meal as this is what you come to this restaurant for.

  • 5/5 DoAn A. 2 years ago on Google
    Een mooie ontdekking in eigen stad. So if you like fish and good service, go to Lucius. Really great food, very fresh and very nice-friendly staff. We will come back. Thank you very much for the lovely evening.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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