Burgundian and Culinary
The Burgundian spirit is in our blood...
People from Zeeuws-Vlaanderen love the good life. Delicious food, a fine glass of wine, or a special beer. That’s what makes us happy. We organize mussel festivals, Burgundian walking tours, and beer festivals. We cook with the seasons. And of course, our chefs use regional products. Here, you can fully enjoy all the delicacies that come straight from the land and the sea.
Burgundian Versatility
Dining in Unique Locations
In Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, you can dine in many unique places. Enjoy dinner with a view of the sea or the Western Scheldt. Cozy up on the town square at the market. Or dine in special locations in the polders at the farmer’s place.
Salty flavors, robust products, and endless creativity. Zeeland chefs work with local products. Everything available in the area is on the menus. Besides restaurants, bistros, and (dining) cafés, we have no less than four Michelin-starred restaurants. Zeeuws-Vlaanderen is clearly on the culinary map, even internationally.
When it comes to fish and shellfish, you certainly won’t miss out here. For example, in the eight mussel restaurants in the picturesque Philippine. In this former port town, half a million kilos of mussels are served annually. Did you know that herring gutting was invented in Biervliet? There are several options for a culinary outing.
Michelin-Starred Restaurants
Our region excels when it comes to Michelin-starred restaurants. Many of the chefs in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, often young, let us enjoy extraordinary products from land and sea. So you can enjoy top-level cuisine here. We are extremely proud of that.
- De Kromme Watergang in Hoofdplaat.
Tom Vinke, second generation, took over from his parents. In the Zilte Hof, he grows no less than 260 crops. His kitchen combines the flavors of land and sea.
- Spetters in Breskens.
This restaurant is beautifully located in the harbor and offers views of the Western Scheldt. Laurent Smallegange cooks with fish and seafood from the North Sea and is also inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. - 't Vlasbloemeken in Koewacht.
Located close to the Belgian border, Eric van Bochhove cooks with all the deliciousness from sea, livestock, and field. Enjoy modern Dutch cuisine and local products in a welcoming atmosphere. - Demain in Cadzand
This restaurant opened its doors in 2024. Owners Dani and Romeé Hoefnagels were immediately rewarded with a Michelin star. Zeeland products with influences from Mediterranean cuisine. Located in the dunes, the restaurant offers a beautiful view of the beach and the sea.
Local Products and Taste Venues
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen is a true food region. You can discover a very varied palette of regional flavors. We even talk about 'taste venues', where you can discover the flavors of our region. This could be a local baker or butcher, but also hospitality venues with special high-quality preparations of regional products. We love to put the producers of these products in the spotlight. Lokaal Lekkers is a platform that informs producers, residents, and visitors.
Want to cycle around and collect ingredients for your recipe?
That’s possible with the special cycling routes that have been set out in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. Fun (and tasty) for young and old!
Hospitality venues after a bike or walking tour?
Our vast polders and cycle paths along the coast are perfect for cycling and walking tours. Even our southern neighbors often cross the border by bike on Sunday mornings. We know how to combine physical activity with a bite and a drink. You’ll find a hospitality venue in almost every town. Here’s a small selection of places to eat: West Zeeuws-Vlaanderen , Terneuzen and Hulst. Taste Venues - Lokaal Lekkers
