Volendammer Vishandel Tol & de Geus

Tol & de Geus sets the mark for freshness and variety. Since I found out about this place, I haven’t bought my fish anywhere else. Wether you’re up for a haring with pickles and onions, a fried lekkerbek or just looking for some fresh tuna and salmon for your sashimi: this is the place to go. The staff is always friendly and the service impeccable. Most of all, prices are very reasonable.

This place isn’t in the center of Amsterdam but is worth the trek if you love new catch herring! We ate at 6 places for new catch herring during our weekend in Amsterdam and these were the absolute best.
It’s a quick ride on the train to get here and we happened to be having lunch around the corner (Restaurant De Kas) but got there a bit early. We had specifically come during spring to ensure we could eat as much new catch herring as possible… so even though we had lunch in just a few minutes we felt that a few herring wouldn’t spoil our appetite ;D
We ordered three herring (€ 2.25/each = $ 2.50), which were sliced, split amongst two plates and garnished with chopped onion and pickles, the standard accompaniment. We went outside to a bench in front of the store to consume them as there isn’t really any seating inside. Plus, the place isn’t really a restaurant as they mostly sell fresh fish for cooking at home. These were absolutely delicious; the little fish were by far the best we’d ever had (and actually the best — and cheapest — we would end up having over the weekend). We had eaten new catch herring back in New York previously at Grand Central Oyster Bar and Russ & Daughters, but nothing can compare with eating it in Holland.
If you’re in Amsterdam, you should DEFINITELY stop by here! I still dream about their new catch herring!

I went in and told them I was a tourist staying around the corner and wanted to try whatever they recommended. Everything I ate was so delicious I went back everyday after that for more. Months later, I find myself craving this place.