Restaurants in Giethoorn by the water | Enjoy dining with a view

Enjoy the finest restaurants and rental locations in Giethoorn

Are you looking for a charming restaurant or a reliable boat rental in Giethoorn? With Old Giethoorn, you are in the right place. Spread across Giethoorn North, Giethoorn Middle and along the picturesque ribbon village, you will find a variety of restaurants and rental locations where hospitality, quality and a waterside setting come together.

Whether you would like to enjoy an extensive lunch, a relaxed coffee break, a handcrafted snack or an atmospheric dinner along the canal, our partners offer something for everyone. Menus range from fresh regional dishes and homemade soups to luxury sharing platters, pancakes, burgers, salads and fish dishes. You are also very welcome for an ice cream on the go or a cup of coffee on a waterside terrace.

Many of these locations can be perfectly combined with a boat trip, cycling tour or walk through picturesque Giethoorn. Mooring briefly for a bite to eat or a drink is no problem — many restaurants have terraces directly along the boating routes.

Restaurants and boat rental partners:

Hotel & Restaurant De Dames van de Jonge | Small-scale family hotel with restaurant, located directly on the water in Giethoorn North.

Boat Rental Giethoorn North | Whisper boat and sloop rental in the peaceful northern part of Giethoorn.

Hotel & Restaurant De Kruumte | Welcoming hotel with restaurant and waterside terrace, ideal for cyclists and walkers.

Boat Rental Giethoorn (Geythorn) | Central boat rental, located directly on the canals in the heart of the village.

Restaurant Smit’s Paviljoen | Spacious restaurant with views over Lake Bovenwijde. Perfect for lunch, dinner or coffee with cake.

’t Vonder (at Smit’s Paviljoen) | A cosy spot for lunch or a snack by the water.

Café-Restaurant Smit Giethoorn | Atmospheric café-restaurant with group options, arrangements and a private mooring.

Together, these locations offer a unique mix of tranquillity, hospitality, flexibility and culinary enjoyment
in one of the most beautiful places in the Netherlands.

Would you like to know more or make a reservation?

View the complete overview on the restaurant page.