Vooges aan 't IJ sits right on the water and is all about the view. From the restaurant and bar you have a 180-degree view of the IJ. Even outside, on the large terrace right on the water, that panorama plays the leading role. Ships passing by, light falling over the water: the place is constantly in motion.
The café-restaurant is part of the catering group of Rolf and Mischa Vooges. They opened their first business on Utrechtsestraat in 1999 and have since built step by step a recognizable name in the city. With this location on the IJ, they add a large-scale business to the Westerdoksdijk, an area that forms the link between the IJfront and the western part of the city center.
The kitchen is all about modern international style, using local and seasonal produce as a base. The menu is designed for all-day dining: from lunch to dinner, plus small dishes and bar snacks in between. As a result, some tables slide in for a full meal, while others just grab a few courses or a drinks board at the bar.
The kitchen at Vooges aan 't IJ is all about a modern international style, using local and seasonal produce as a base.
Combining a day restaurant, drinks spot and full-fledged event venue, Vooges aan 't IJ attracts a mixed audience: local residents, people who work in the area and visitors exploring the area around Westerdoksdijk.