De Cleenne Mossel
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Vluchthaven
Scores
16.67
Score
13
Gault&Millau
4.5
Google
−0.2+1 reviews
About
Housed in a former ferry house on the Zijpe waterway in Bruinisse, Vluchthaven is a restaurant with a firmly rooted local identity. From spring through autumn, chef Dick Pieter Arkenbout builds his menus around what the surrounding region delivers: fish, shellfish, and crustaceans from the Oosterschelde, the Grevelingen, and the Veerse Meer, alongside vegetables grown at a biodynamic market garden in the polders near Zonnemaire.
The four-course menu places the day's freshest catch at its centre, while a dedicated menu highlights Zeeland lobster from the charcoal grill and North Sea crab. This uncompromising commitment to regional sourcing has earned Vluchthaven a Gault&Millau score of 13/20 and a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5.
The waterside setting in this corner of Zeeland makes dining here a complete experience — a genuine refuge that lives up to its name in every sense.
Book your table and taste the best of Zeeland's waters, straight from the source.
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13.0/20 Gault&Millau
Frequently asked questions
What kind of cuisine does Vluchthaven serve?
Vluchthaven serves a seasonal, hyper-local Zeeland cuisine centred on fresh fish, shellfish, and crustaceans from local waters (Oosterschelde, Grevelingen, Veerse Meer) and biodynamic vegetables from a polder farm near Zonnemaire.
How much does it cost to eat at Vluchthaven?
Prices range from €23.50 to €34.50.
Does Vluchthaven have any culinary awards?
Yes — the restaurant holds a Gault&Millau score of 13/20 and a Google rating of 4.5 (22 reviews).
What season is Vluchthaven open?
The restaurant operates from spring through autumn. For exact current opening hours, check the website at vluchthaven.com.
Where exactly is Vluchthaven located?
The restaurant is at Zijpe 1, 4311 RK Bruinisse, in a historic former ferry house on the water.
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