Mossel & Gin
Pots of mussels and matching G&Ts on Westergas's sunniest terrace.
A mussels-and-gin specialist parked on the Westergas terrain, which sounds like a hen-party trap and is instead one of the most likeable casual seafood operations in town. The kitchen has kept the formula tight for over a decade: pots of Zeeland mussels in a handful of preparations, oysters, some well-judged fried things, and a G&T list engineered to stand up to brine. The real asset is the terrace, big, sunny, facing the greenery, which on a July afternoon is about as good as outdoor eating gets in Amsterdam West. Inside is compact and cheerful; outside is where you want to be, ideally with a group and no further plans. Fold it into a Westerpark wander or a gig at Westergas. Book on summer weekends; walk in on a Tuesday and feel smug.
The classic pot of Zeeland mussels with fries and aioli, plus the house cucumber G&T.
What to order
Full menu- Classic mussels in white wine€24.95
The reference pan, samphire butter, fries or bread; what the name promises.
- Thai mussels€26.95
Coconut curry, lemongrass and lime leaf, the fan-favorite twist in reviews.
- Japanese mussels with noodles€25.95
Dashi, miso and sake; the pan for people who claim mussel fatigue.
- Gin & tonic carafe€17.50
House G&Ts with local botanicals; €17.50 at Friday happy hour with €1 oysters.
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