Restaurant Smink

(Restaurant Smink moved to Van Harenstraat 37 in Wolvega) Jan Smink is proud of his heritage as the son of a farmer and a Frisian. He is very much at home in charming Wolvega, where he has transformed a former bank branch. The interior is done out in black and incorporates natural materials to create warmth. This is certainly a charismatic and daring chef. His cuisine is carefully considered, challenging and exciting. With a wealth of experience and technical skill, he bends textures, temperatures and flavours to his will.Take one of his signature dishes: Delicate slices of steamed Jerusalem artichoke are placed in layers over a puree of the vegetable mixed with smoked eel to add punch and depth. This is topped with crispy bacon, a spoonful of caviar and also a bubbly sauce based on an aromatic oil. This is Jan Smink all over: creative, thinking outside the box without overcomplicating things. His use of tomato in various ways to enhance yellowtail with umami flavours is typical of his personal cooking style. This is a chef who is going places.

Smink and More: culinary experiences beyond the restaurant

• Smink extends its reach beyond the dining room with Smink and More, offering intimate dinners, private dining, and large-scale events at locations of your choosing, maintaining the same creativity, hospitality, and personal attention.

A landmark move: new location in a historic building (Feb 2025)

• In February 2025, Restaurant Smink relocated to a monumentaal pand in Wolvega, a venue whose character matches the ambition and dishes served, signaling a new chapter for the team.

Personalised dining philosophy with Friesland roots and curated wine pairings

• Founders Jan and Anne Smink prioritize personal contact: guests discuss the menu, course count, and drinks on arrival, while wine pairings are carefully curated by sommelier Ingeborg Gruter to harmonize with each dish; Jan's Friesland upbringing informs ingredient choices.

SMINK SURPRISE

• 3 gangen: €75
• 4 gangen: €90
• 5 gangen: €110
• 6 gangen: €125
• 7 gangen: €140
• 8 gangen: €155

WIJNARRANGEMENTEN

• 3 gangen: €36
• 4 gangen: €48
• 5 gangen: €60
• 6 gangen: €72
• 7 gangen: €84
• 8 gangen: €96
• Bijpassend glas: €12 p. glas
• Halve glazen: €7 p. glas
• Champagne: €18 p. glas