Front view of Pavilion Smit Bokkum

Pavilion Smit-Bokkum has been Volendam's culinary calling card for over 150 years. The 5th and 6th generations of Smit-Bokkum work here daily with the utmost dedication to give you the very best Volendam has to offer.

Paviljoen Smit-Bokkum is home to the world-famous artisanal eel smokehouse where Volendam's one and only most famous condiment has been smoked since 1856.

In the restaurant, you will find the original house-smoked delicacies along with a selection of primal Volendam regional dishes. Dinner or lunch can ideally be combined with a tour of the eel smokehouse adjacent to the restaurant or a visit to the Palingsound museum above the smokehouse. At Smit-Bokkum, eating becomes an authentic culinary experience, and you taste a flavour and hospitality as it was once intended.

Opening hours

  • Every Monday closed
  • Every Tuesday 12:00 - 23:30
  • Every Wednesday 12:00 - 23:30
  • Every Thursday 12:00 - 23:30
  • Every Friday 12:00 - 23:30
  • Every Saturday 12:00 - 23:30
  • Every Sunday 12:00 - 23:30
  • The Fish Shop and Palingsound Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday: 9.30am - 6pm.

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