Location: Hoek van Holland
Top Restaurants in Hoek van Holland
Hoek van Holland Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Hoek van Holland
The Hook of Holland (Dutch: Hoek van Holland, pronounced [ˈɦuk fɑn ˈɦɔlɑnt] ( listen)) is a town in the southwestern corner of Holland (hence the name; hoek means "corner"), at the mouth of the New Waterway shipping canal into the North Sea. The town is administered by the municipality of Rotterdam as a district of that city. Its district covers an area of 16.7 km, of which 13.92 km is land. On 1 January 1999 it had an estimated population of 9,400.
Things to do in Hoek van Holland
1. Restaurant Het Jagershuis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By andrewmbnl - Beverwijk, The Netherlands
Dinner, Herr Kapitän? Poised on a headland overlooking the ferry port of Hoek van Holland, this building was commandeered as an Officers Mess by the German Kriegsmarine during the occupation of the Netherlands during WWII.
It still retains a few features of that time, but in the years since has been transformed into an excellent restaurant, ideally positioned to be your first or last landfall en route to, or from Harwich.
Our visit was at the end of a long day for a group of army veterans and their spouses (ten in total), some of whom had to board the ferry by 21:15.
We arrived at 17:30 and were glad to flop into the deep-buttoned Chesterfields clustered around the fireplace in the central bar area. The décor is distinctly nautical without being too ‘Popeye tacky’ – a pleasant balance between relaxed and elegant.
Mindful of some of our company’s sailing orders, our waiter let us through to an oval table for ten. The menu is mostly a collection of classics, turned to the creative hand of the chef. You can order full a la carte, or the table de hôte which gives you three courses at very good value. Two of our crew raved about the veal ribeye, while the Chaplain remarked on the generous portions. My garlic tournedo was superb.
The service was efficient while never overbearing. Our delightful waiter proved unflappable under pressure – a quality highly appreciated by ex-military types.
When the bill arrived, everyone was pleasantly surprised. This establishment just ticks all the boxes!
As the ferry-farers made for the ship (5 mins drive), the rest of us lingered a little longer. And we will again.
Bravo Zulu Het Jagershuis!
2. Bistro de Herberg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
De Herberg is een moderne bistro met een frisse uitstraling. De inrichting van ons restaurant nodigt uit voor een gezellige avond. U kunt natuurlijk prima terecht voor een familiediner of een zakelijke samenkomst. Ook is er de mogelijkheid om te boeken voor groepen of een besloten diner. Wij beschikken over ruimtes die u kunt reserveren voor een besloten groep. Bistro de Herberg wordt sinds 1 maart 2007 gerund door twee enthousiaste ondernemers: chef-kok Robert van Triet en gastvrouw Michelle Harlaar. Robert en Michelle runnen al bijna 10 jaar met veel plezier deze gezellige bistro in ’s-Gravenzande. Met hun jarenlange vriendschap en zakelijke enthousiasme weten zij dit leukste restaurant van het Westland tot een daverend succes te maken. De Herberg weet met zijn jonge en enthousiaste team zelfs leuke prijzen in de wacht te slepen. Zo won Bistro de Herberg onder andere de prijs voor het leukste restaurant van het Westland 2017!
Reviewed By MrX2691
First visit and I was very surprised with the quality of the food! My starter Salmon was too much haha and very tasty. The spare ribs afterwards were the best I had in a long time, jummy!
3. Mijn Torpedoloods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Restaurant ''MIJN Torpedoloods'' is a beautiful location in the hospitality industry in Hook of Holland. The monumental, characteristic is very unique. Thanks to the priceless view of the harbor and the Port of Rotterdam. There are affordable Delicious lunch and dinner dishes on our menu. MIJN Torpedoloods opens daily the doors for various small and large groups, companies and other meetings. We hope to see you soon! MIJN Torpedoloods
Reviewed By Martin D - Exeter, England, United Kingdom
A great place to be, coming off the ferry and staying for a night.
Room is spacious and includes Tea/Coffee making facility, comfortable bed, modern bathroom to include generous size walk-in shower.
Evening meal at the restaurant....: A small menu but should accommodate most people including vegetarian. My choice was a chicken sate with side salad and chips....simply delicious. Breakfast was basic but fresh and plentiful to include coffee or various flavours tea, fresh bread etc and fruity to take away.
Service has been excellent, staff attentive and happy to help.
4. Ocean City
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Jer0me57 - Skibbereen, Ireland
I was happy to find that Ocean City is still as good as 10 years ago. Plenty of choice for a reasonable price. And even on a Monday evening still busy enough
5. Expo Unicum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By bse69 - Wales
A good meal, freshly cooked in nice environment. Views over the sea. Cheerful, helpful staff and good value for money.
6. 2Seasons
Overall Ratings
4 based on 56 reviews
2 Seasons Beach is specialised in all-you-can-eat live cooking concepts and located at the beatiful beach of Hoek van Holland. We grill our meat-courses fresh from our grill and serve our fish-courses fresh from our baking plate. We also have dishes like, pasta, rice, french fries, pizza, oysterd, carpaccio and pizza. Next to all this we have a salad bar with several fresh salads. As a dessert we present you a huge chocolate Fountain with Belgium chocolate.
Reviewed By Marc S - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Been here last week to have the Live Cooking Dinner... What a suprise everything whas really nice and we enjoyed our time here.(Especially the large Chocolate fountain) Very pleasant staff, nice atmosfere, and very cosy!
I would recommend it to everyone.
After diner we had a nice walkl along the beach. And than returned for a cup of coffe at the fire places....
7. Restaurant Just-In
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By AnaConesa - Murcia, Spain
We had been to the Asían brother of Just-in. Both restaurants share the kitchen and are communicated in the inside. Verynice decoración BUT the food is the important part. We choose the surprise menú, and you start with the first one.... we could take some salmon sashimi, some raw tuve but cooked on the outside, some advocado rolls and some makis. All delicious. Then we order the second round, more sashimi, more sushi, some tempura.........and if you don´t get full with the second round, you can go for the third and the fourth. I have to say that quality was top and relación quality/quantity and price was good. If you can get into the 4th course ... it will cost you 31,50 euros per drink. The village is not somewhere you will go for tourism but if you are close by, it is worth it to stop in.
8. Azzurro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Mr_Curly_Stuff - Kinross, United Kingdom
Decided to travel out off Rotterdam for an evening meal. Family friendly restaurant with simple Italian fayre. Bit dated inside but busy with locals which is always a plus. Good selection on the menu, with good pizza and pasta servings. Desserts were excellent. Service at bit on the slow side, but wasn't in a rush so didn't bother us.
9. La Porte Salute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By john592 - London, United Kingdom
A lovely Terrace to eat outside on a summer evening, well away from passing cars but you can see shipping activity in the distance. Welcoming. Very relaxed and popular with vacationers and locals. Varied and medium priced menu of good food and drink. Entirely unpretentious. However, as always in NL, order from the Dutch menu – not the English - if you want to avoid surprises. On the way from the rail station to the beach, and not far from the ferry port.
10. Jutter Eten & Drinken
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Heerlijk lunchen, dineren, borrelen of gewoon een terrasje pakken! Bij de Jutter kan het allemaal. Frisse wijnen, speciaal bieren en heerlijke koffie, met uitzicht op de Waterweg! Wij serveren heerlijke vlees, vis en vegetarische gerechten, met vleugjes uit verschillende cuisines. Het hele jaar door serveren wij verschillende seizoensgerechten, zoals mosselen, asperges, en wild. Verder kunt u bij ons terecht voor een High-tea of High-wijn, feesten, partijen, recepties etc.
Reviewed By Redfredc - The Hague
In 1940, the Dutch Cabinet would have appreciated the Jutter. They travelled to the neighbouring fort and had a meeting about where to go next – England or Zeeland? Personally I think it was a rigged meeting. Nobody travels to Hook of Holland and then decides Zeeland is the place to be. When you are sitting in the Jutter you will see the reason why. The ‘Nieuwe Waterweg’ (New Waterway, the final stretch of the Rhine-Maas river entering the sea) is a formidable obstacle, physically and psychologically. The oil refineries and container terminals on the other side of the river are pretty to view, but they seem a world away. Hook of Holland attracts dreamers and romantics, as well as people who have travelled there for a reason. Movie makers on a photo shoot, grandparents with their grandchildren, on a typical day they can all on be found in Hook of Holland. I generally reach the Jutter by cycling 20km against the wind. My first order is a sparkling glass of jus d ‘orange. I follow that with an ‘uitsmijter’ (a fried egg and ham) or a ‘pannekoek’ (large, thin pancake). Travelling whets the appetite and the Jutter has the answers. Try the Picanha. Not only does the Jutter have good food, it also has an excellent field of view. This is just as you would expect if you are next to the historic fort that was once responsible for protecting the whole area.
