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A seafood lover’s dream TEXT: CHARLOTTE VAN HEK | PHOTOS: ZEE-EETERIJ DE VISKÊÊTE
Imagine sitting on a small yet grand marina, having the most stunning views over the waters of National Park De Oosterschelde, all while eating the freshest seafood. This is Zee-eeterij De Viskêête in Yerseke. Zee-eeterij De Viskêête is the restaurant from Piet van Oost B.V., a supplier of shellfish, mussels, oysters, lobster, and many more delicacies the sea has to offer. Piet van Oost B.V. delivers both fresh and deep-frozen seafood to individuals, fishmongers, restaurants, wholesalers and retail, while also selling produce in their specialty store the Viscounter. “The counter displays our whole assortment of seafood, which is constantly being complemented with fresh products,” begins Rinus van Stee, PR advisor at Piet van Oost. “Also, there is a basin for mussels, lobsters, and oysters which customers can directly choose from. This is as fresh as it gets.” The story of family business Piet van Oost B.V. started in 1916, when the great 34 | Issue 39 | March 2017
grandfather of current director Jaap van Stee bought his first fishing boat. Decades of change, growth, and takeovers followed, but the business never deviated from its passion and expertise in seafood. Zee-eeterij De Viskêête and the Viscounter opened in 2007, and the story continues. In February 2017, Zee-eeterij De Viskêête started its expansion to provide more seating, a bigger conservatory and a new kitchen. As one of the few such companies in the Netherlands, Piet van Oost oysters come from their own plantation and have the ‘Zeker Zeeuws’ certification, which stands for high-quality products with a guaranteed origin. Mussels are sourced at the only mussel auction in the world: the Dutch Mussel Auction in Yerseke. The charming restaurant is an absolute dream for seafood lovers, serving everything from eel to fresh salads, and from beautiful oysters to dorado or lobsters. Guests can choose from a set menu
or go à la carte; and for those wanting to enjoy Zee-eeterij De Viskêête’s delicacies at home, there are seafood platters to take away. “We are an inclusive restaurant,” Van Stee asserts. “We have something for everyone and for every budget.” For those of you who do not like seafood, do not worry about being a spoilsport as there are plenty of meat and vegetarian options on the menu. “Whether they love fish or not, people come here for the atmosphere, the stunning views, and our hospitality – all accompanied by a beautiful fresh sea breeze.” For more information, please visit: www.pietvanoost.nl