Kaatje bij de Sluis, Michelin-starred restaurant in Blokzijl, Netherlands
Kaatje bij de Sluis is a restaurant and hotel housed in a brick building from 1860, positioned beside the lock in the town of Blokzijl, in the municipality of Steenwijkerland. The dining rooms face the water directly, and the building holds both a restaurant and a small number of guest rooms.
The restaurant has been operating since around 1900 and received its first Michelin star in 1978. It has held that recognition continuously for over four decades since then.
The name Kaatje bij de Sluis means 'Kaatje by the lock,' a direct reference to its position beside the old lock in Blokzijl. The building sits at the edge of the water, and passing boats remain part of the everyday view from the dining room.
The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, and tables near the windows offer a direct view of the water. Reservations are recommended, especially if you plan to stay overnight in one of the guest rooms.
The kitchen pairs locally sourced ingredients with French cooking techniques, creating combinations like lobster with blue cheese or sardines with beetroot. These pairings have become a signature of the restaurant and are not typically found elsewhere in the region.
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