Sel Gris

Twenty shades of grey comprise the suave, understated interior of Sel Gris, whose cosy comfort is underscored by designer fixtures and luxury finishings. However, the windows take centre stage here, as the restaurant stands on the dike and commands a knockout view of the beach and the North Sea, which are a source of inspiration for Frederik Deceuninck, whose enthusiasm can be tasted right from the appetisers. He mingles creativity and delicacy in expertly crafted recipes, often presented in several plates with a meticulous sense of detail. A few examples of his fascinating dishes: a subtle, elegant association of salmon and asparagus or pheasant served with a champagne and foie gras sauce. Frederick’s culinary flair reaches its summum in the vegetables, acidic flavours and Asian inspirations. Each bite is a festival of unprecedented flavours that interact and complement each other. The ingredient rules supreme at Sel Gris.

The room is tuned to the sea

• A soft grey interior and big windows, set on the dike, the view over the beach and North Sea dominates the meal.

Multi plate precision

• Dishes are often served in several plates, built with meticulous attention to detail and pacing.

Vegetables, acidity, and Asian inflections

• The kitchen’s strongest voice is in vegetables and acidic flavours, with Asian inspirations used to sharpen and lift.

Ingredient stars, Michelin dish anchors

• Salmon and asparagus, paired with a light hand.
• Pheasant, set against champagne and foie gras sauce for richness.
• Vegetables treated as centre stage, with acidity used to keep the cooking alert.
• Asian leaning accents, used as seasoning rather than theme.

Menu options (official)

• Lunch in 3 courses (midday, not Sundays and holidays): €68 (without wines), €115 (with wine, water, coffee).
• Menu "Essentie en Smaken" in 4 courses: €118 (without wines), €195 (with paired wines, water, coffee).
• Menu "Essentie en Smaken" in 5 courses: €138 (without wines), €225 (with paired wines, water, coffee).

Dining room

• A dike side room with a direct view over the beach and the North Sea, the sea is both backdrop and prompt for the kitchen.