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Sea Palace
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
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About the Vibe
Sea Palace is Amsterdam's answer to a true Chinese feast, and it's one of the few places where you can sit on a floating restaurant and feel like you've been transported to a Ming dynasty palace. The space itself is a spectacle—600 seats across three levels, all decked out with statues of Guan Yu, Liu Bei, and Zhang Fei, plus pagoda motifs and intricate woodwork that make every corner feel like a scene from a period drama. Don't let the scale intimidate you; this is where locals go for dim sum on a lazy afternoon or Peking duck when they want to impress someone special. The food is genuinely authentic Cantonese, with a dim sum menu that runs from morning until 4 PM and dinner options that start at 3 PM. You'll find steamed dumplings with prawns, stir-fried noodles with beef and soy sauce, and the ever-popular Peking duck served for two (a must-order if you're dining with a partner). The Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition isn't just a badge—it reflects real value for money given the quality and portion sizes.
Known For
- •floating restaurant
- •authentic Cantonese cuisine
- •extensive dim sum menu
- •Peking duck for two
Best For
dim sum lunchspecial occasion dinnerslarge group celebrations
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 2, 2026
Floating Palace with Authentic Flavors
Sea Palace is one of those rare spots in Amsterdam that manages to be both spectacular and genuinely authentic. The moment you step onto the floating restaurant, you're greeted by an interior that feels like a trip back to imperial China—statues of warlords, pagoda-style architecture, and woodwork that's so detailed it almost feels like you're dining inside a museum. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the size (600 seats across three floors!), but the staff are polite and efficient, and the food more than lives up to the hype.
The dim sum menu is the star of the show, running from opening until 4 PM daily. You'll find everything from classic shrimp dumplings to more adventurous options like chicken feet and steamed buns filled with pork. For dinner, the Peking duck is a must-order—it's served for two and comes with all the traditional accompaniments. The stir-fried noodles with beef and soy sauce are also excellent, and the Sichuan dishes show they're not just sticking to Cantonese comfort food. The Michelin Bib Gourmand designation is well-deserved; you're getting high-quality, authentic food at prices that won't make your wallet cry.