De Machinist
The old maritime school on the Coolhaven, now a big grand café. Lunch by day, and in the evening the food comes off the grill.
- Open
- Daily from 10:00, kitchen 12:00 to 22:00
- Cuisine
- International · All day, Waterside
- Price
- €€
- Address
- Willem Buytewechstraat 45, 3024 BK Rotterdam
In the Good Spots Selection 2026/27. Last checked in October 2026. Hours change now and then, so check their site.
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