Restaurant de Blauwe Sluis
Krommenhoek 11, 5236 BE Empel
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Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 7 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 11 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
Appetizers
Baker's bread
5.50
Broodje van de bakker met verschillende dips en lekkernijen uit de keuken van De Blauwe Sluis! — With various dips and delicacies from the kitchen of De Blauwe Sluis!
estimate≈ 450 kcal55 g carbs
Naan bread
6.50
Naanbrood met hummus-aioli dip — With hummus-aioli dip — Available from 3:00 PM
estimate≈ 420 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 65
Brioche bites
19.50
Available for 2 or more people
estimate≈ 600 kcal45 g carbs
Smoked eel
15.00
Gerookte paling met dille-crème (3 stuks) — With dill cream (3 pieces)
estimate≈ 280 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Pata negra
15.00
Pata negra, stracciatella en gekarameliseerde pecannoot (3 stuks) — With stracciatella and caramelized pecan (3 pieces)
estimate≈ 320 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Pomodori tomatovegetarian
11.00
Pomodori tomaat, pesto en pijnboompitjes (3 stuks) — With pesto and pine nuts (3 pieces)
estimate≈ 210 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Thinly sliced pata negra
16.00
Dungesneden pata negra met geroosterde amandelen (50 gram) — With roasted almonds (50 grams)
estimate≈ 250 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Mortadella platter
13.00
Plankje Mortadella met pistachenootjes — With pistachios
estimate≈ 350 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Beef tataki
14.00
Rundertataki met gebakken uitjes, wasabi en teriyaki — With fried onions, wasabi and teriyaki
estimate≈ 280 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Marinated olivesvegan
6.00
Schaaltje gemarineerde olijven — Small bowl of marinated olives
estimate≈ 220 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Crispy chicken gyoza
11.00
Krokante kip gyoza’s met wasabi, teriyaki en gebakken uitjes (5 stuks) — With wasabi, teriyaki and fried onions (5 pieces)
estimate≈ 380 kcal32 g carbs
‘De Bourgondiér’ bitterballen
1.20
Available per piece (minimum 4)
estimate≈ 80 kcal8 g carbs
Peking duck spring rolls
9.00
Peking eend loempia’s met hoisinmayonaise (6 stuks) — With hoisin mayonnaise (6 pieces)
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbs
Yakitori chicken skewers
9.00
Yakitori kipspiesjes (8 stuks) — 8 pieces
estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Loaded friesvegetarian
8.00
Loaded fries, met truffelmayonaise en Parmezaanse kaas — With truffle mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese
estimate≈ 650 kcal55 g carbs
Mini cheese soufflésvegetarian
8.00
Mini kaassoufflés (aanrader!) 6 stuks — Recommended! 6 pieces
estimate≈ 420 kcal28 g carbs
Crunchy cauliflower bitesvegetarian
8.00
Crunchy bloemkoolbites met zoete glaze — With sweet glaze
estimate≈ 310 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Nachos deluxe
10.00
Nacho’s deluxe met pulled chicken en cheddarkaas — With pulled chicken and cheddar cheese — served with guacamole and chili sauce
estimate≈ 780 kcal60 g carbs
Pata Negra
16.00
Pata Negra (50 gram) — Pata Negra from the Iberico pig (50 grams)
estimate≈ 220 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Toasties
Ham and cheese toastie
7.50
Ham-kaas met rauwkost en chilimayonaise — With raw vegetables and chili mayonnaise — Choice of multigrain or farmhouse tiger bread
estimate≈ 580 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Salmon, brie & arugulapescatarian
9.50
Zalm-brie-rucola met rauwkost en honingmosterd-dip — With raw vegetables and honey mustard dip. Choice of multigrain or tiger bread
estimate≈ 620 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Pulled chicken
9.00
Pulled chicken met gebakken uitjes, cheddar en hoisinmayonaise — With fried onions, cheddar and hoisin mayonnaise. Choice of multigrain or tiger bread
estimate≈ 680 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Hummusvegetarian
11.00
Hummus met gegrilde courgette, honingtomaatjes, za’atar en pijnboompitjes — With grilled zucchini, honey tomatoes, za'atar and pine nuts. Choice of multigrain or tiger bread
estimate≈ 550 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 74
Salads
Mortadella
15.00
Mortadella met stracciatella, pistache pesto en pistachenootjes — With stracciatella, pistachio pesto and pistachios
estimate≈ 520 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Smoked eel filletpescatarian
16.00
Gerookte palingfilet op een bedje van veldsla met dille-crème — On a bed of lamb's lettuce with dill cream
estimate≈ 410 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Carpaccio salad
17.50
Salade carpaccio — With truffle cream, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts and bacon bits
estimate≈ 580 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Carpaccio
16.50
Carpaccio met truffel-crème, Parmezaanse kaas, pijnboompitten en spekjes — With truffle cream, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts and bacon bits
estimate≈ 540 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Brioche Pata Negra
19.50
Brioche pata negra met stracciatella en gekarameliseerde pecannoten — With stracciatella and caramelized pecans
estimate≈ 650 kcal35 g carbs
Fish salad “De Blauwe Sluis”pescatarian
21.00
Vissalade “De Blauwe Sluis” — Mixed salad with raw vegetables, smoked salmon, Norwegian shrimp and smoked eel
estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Warm brievegetarian
12.00
Warme brie van de Bossche markt met rucola, noten en honing — From the Bossche market with arugula, nuts and honey
estimate≈ 450 kcal18 g carbsbalanced 70
Grilled tuna saladpescatarian
18.50
Salade gegrilde tonijn — Fresh grilled tuna, avocado, cucumber, tomato and a fresh sesame dressing
estimate≈ 420 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Warm goat cheesevegetarian
12.50
Warme geitenkaas van de Bossche markt met rucola, noten en balsamico — From the Bossche market with arugula, nuts and balsamic
estimate≈ 430 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Warm goat cheese saladvegetarian
16.00
Salade warme geitenkaas op crouton uit de oven — On oven-baked croutons with balsamic, candied red onion and nuts
estimate≈ 510 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 69
Warm dishes
Pulled chicken
16.50
Pulled chicken gegratineerd met cheddar, zoetzure groenten en barbecuesaus — Gratinated with cheddar, sweet and sour vegetables and barbecue sauce
estimate≈ 590 kcal32 g carbsbalanced 65
Hete kiep
17.00
Chicken thighs in a mildly spicy sauce with bean sprouts
estimate≈ 480 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Pulled beef croquettes
12.50
Draadjesvleeskroketten van ‘De Bourgondiér’ met grove mosterd (2 stuks) — From ‘De Bourgondiér’ with coarse mustard (2 pieces)
estimate≈ 520 kcal38 g carbs
Van Dobben cheese croquettesvegetarian
12.50
Van Dobben kaaskroketten met truffelmayonaise (2 stuks) — With truffle mayonnaise (2 pieces)
estimate≈ 560 kcal34 g carbs
Uitsmijter ‘Tante Toos’
12.50
Uitsmijter ‘Tante Toos’ met ham, kaas en 3 eieren — With ham, cheese and 3 eggs
estimate≈ 720 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Uitsmijter ‘Onze Dennis’pescatarian
17.50
Uitsmijter ‘Onze Dennis’ met gerookte zalm, avocadospread en 3 eieren — With smoked salmon, avocado spread and 3 eggs
estimate≈ 780 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 77
Traditional Brabant sausage roll
5.00
Ambachtelijk Brabants worstenbroodje
estimate≈ 320 kcal24 g carbs
Vegan sausage rollvegan
5.00
Vegan worstenbroodje
estimate≈ 280 kcal22 g carbs
12-uurtje
21.00
Tomato soup, followed by mortadella sandwich with mayonnaise, beef croquette and pulled chicken
estimate≈ 1150 kcal85 g carbs
Fish tastingpescatarian
21.00
Visproeverij — With shrimp croquette, eel brioche and smoked salmon
estimate≈ 650 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Bommelerwaard beef steak
33.00
Biefstuk van Bommelerwaards rundvlees met pepersaus en salade — With pepper sauce and salad
estimate≈ 550 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Gambas in garlic oilpescatarian
16.50
Gamba’s in knoflookolie met chili, taugé en zeekraal — With chili, bean sprouts and samphire
estimate≈ 420 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Chicken thigh satay
17.50
Saté van kippendij met satésaus, atjar en taugé — With satay sauce, atjar and bean sprouts
estimate≈ 580 kcal22 g carbsbalanced 69
Soups
Fresh tomato soup
7.50
Verse tomatensoep met gehaktballetjes (vega mogelijk) — With meatballs (vegan option available)
estimate≈ 320 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Small fresh tomato soup
5.00
Kleine verse tomatensoep met gehaktballetjes (vega mogelijk) — With meatballs (vegan option available)
estimate≈ 210 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Creamy garlic soup
8.00
Romige knoflooksoep met spekjes — With bacon bits
estimate≈ 380 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Lobster souppescatarian
12.50
Kreeftensoep met gamba en zeekraal — With gambas and samphire
estimate≈ 350 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Side dishes
Portion of fries for 2
8.00
Portie friet voor 2 personen met truffelmayonaise en Parmezaanse kaas — With truffle mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese
estimate≈ 1100 kcal90 g carbs
To start
Oyster tastingpescatarian
15.50
Oesterproeverij van de vier bovenstaande — Traditional, Asian, Spicy, French
estimate≈ 220 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Crispy chicken gyoza
11.00
Krokante kip gyoza’s — With teriyaki, wasabi and crispy onions (5 pieces)
estimate≈ 380 kcal32 g carbs
Baker's breadvegetarian
5.50
Broodje van de bakker — With various dips (for 2 people)
estimate≈ 450 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 69
Soups
Lobster Souppescatarian
12.50
Kreeftensoep — Bisque with gambas and samphire
estimate≈ 350 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Starters
Crispy rice tataki
17.00
Crispy sushi rice with marinated beef tataki, sweet and sour vegetables, wasabi, teriyaki and fried onions
estimate≈ 480 kcal35 g carbs
Fish palette “De Blauwe Sluis”pescatarian
19.50
Vispalet “De Blauwe Sluis” — Tasting of smoked salmon, Norwegian shrimp and smoked river eel
estimate≈ 320 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Bruscetta pommodori pestovegetarian
13.00
Brioche toast with stracciatella, pommodori tomato, pine nuts and pesto
estimate≈ 380 kcal28 g carbs
Brioche Pata Negra
18.00
Brioche toast with stracciatella, pata negra and caramelized pecans
estimate≈ 450 kcal25 g carbs
Slow Escargots
15.00
Half dozen in our own herb butter with bacon bits and Parmesan cheese
estimate≈ 320 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Grilled tuna with chimichurripescatarian
15.00
Gegrilde tonijn met chimmichurri — Sliced grilled tuna with fresh chimichurri, wakame and soy beans
estimate≈ 280 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Gambas with fresh avocado spreadpescatarian
15.00
Gamba’s met frisse avocadospread — Slightly spicy large gambas, served with sweet and sour cucumber and a fresh avocado spread
estimate≈ 310 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Carpaccio pistachio pesto
15.00
Carpaccio pistachepesto — Thinly sliced Dutch beef carpaccio, garnished with Parmesan cheese, fried bacon, pine nuts and pesto
estimate≈ 350 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Brioche with smoked eelpescatarian
15.00
Brioche met gerookte paling — Filleted eel on small brioche rolls, served with a fresh dill cream
estimate≈ 340 kcal22 g carbs
"A bit of everything"
19.50
“Van alles een bietje” — Richly filled etagere with regional products and delicacies from the kitchen of "De Blauwe Sluis"
estimate≈ 650 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Main courses Meat
Veal cheek with shallot jus
29.00
Kalfswang met sjalottenjus — Butter-soft veal cheeks, cooked in their own jus with shallots, served with pumpkin puree
estimate≈ 620 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Oriental sirloin tips
30.00
Oosterse ossenhaaspuntjes — Tips cut from the best sirloin with teriyaki sauce, papadum, bean sprouts and fried onions
estimate≈ 580 kcal42 g carbs
Reggie's Saté
26.00
Saté van Reggie — Skewer of marinated chicken thighs in Reggie's satay sauce, served with bean sprouts, atjar and cassava
estimate≈ 720 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 65
Ribeye from the grill
36.00
Ribeye van de grill — Black Angus ribeye (300g) grilled and served with fresh chimichurri
estimate≈ 850 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Can't-decide carpaccio xxxl
23.00
Kan-niet-kiezen carpaccio xxxl — Mega thinly sliced Dutch beef carpaccio, half with pesto and half with truffle cream
estimate≈ 550 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Sticky Spare Ribs
25.00
Slow-cooked spare ribs in our own sweet soy marinade, served with matching dip
estimate≈ 680 kcal32 g carbs
"The very best Steak"
36.00
“De allerbeste Biefstuk” — Tournedos of sirloin (±220g) from Bommelerwaard beef, fried in butter and served with pepper sauce
estimate≈ 610 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Main courses Fish
Tuna steak from the grillpescatarian
27.00
Tonijnsteak van de grill — Rosé grilled tuna fillet with sesame seeds and fresh samphire. Served with wasabi mayo and pickled ginger
estimate≈ 480 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Fish duo with lobster saucepescatarian
26.00
Visduo met kreeftensaus — Duo of salmon and cod fillet, served with samphire and a soft lobster sauce
estimate≈ 520 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Meal salad "De Blauwe Sluis"pescatarian
24.50
Maaltijdsalade ºcuteDe Blauwe Sluisºcute — Mixed salad with raw vegetables, filled with smoked salmon, Norwegian shrimp and smoked eel
estimate≈ 450 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Braoj Palingpescatarian
33.00
’n Braoj Paling — Eel fried in butter with our own special herb mix
estimate≈ 580 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Neither fish nor meat
Oyster mushroom burgervegetarian
26.00
Oesterzwamburger — Sustainably grown oyster mushroom burger on a tomato bun with kimchi sauce and caramelized onion
estimate≈ 540 kcal48 g carbs
Thai Vegetable Curryvegan, vegetarian
23.50
Thaise Groenten-Curry — Various fresh vegetables, legumes, cashews, yellow curry and coconut milk. Served with white rice
estimate≈ 850 kcal95 g carbs
Goat Cheese Meal Saladvegetarian
21.00
Maaltijdsalade geitenkaas — Mixed salad with a warm goat cheese crouton, served with various tomatoes, nuts, and red onion compote
estimate≈ 620 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Children's dishes
Mega Fish Finger
8.50
“Mega visstick” — Breaded mega fish finger with fries, applesauce and mayonnaise
estimate≈ 780 kcal65 g carbs
Croquette or Frikandel
7.50
“Kroket of frikandel met” — Frikandel or shredded meat croquette with fries, applesauce and mayonnaise
estimate≈ 820 kcal60 g carbs
Extra Snack
2.50
estimate≈ 250 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Chicken Nuggets
7.50
Kipnuggets — 5 chicken nuggets, served with fries, applesauce and mayonnaise
estimate≈ 750 kcal62 g carbs
Kids' Spare Ribs
13.00
“Kinder-spare ribs” — A small portion of spare ribs with fries, applesauce and mayonnaise
estimate≈ 880 kcal60 g carbs
Poffertjesvegetarian
8.00
Poffertjes with powdered sugar and butter
estimate≈ 450 kcal55 g carbsheavy 37
Desserts
Kids' Ice Creamvegetarian
6.00
Kinderijsje — Vanilla ice cream served in a colorful cup with whipped cream and sprinkles
estimate≈ 380 kcal42 g carbsheavy 34
Dame Blanchevegetarian
7.50
Vanilla ice cream with warm chocolate sauce and whipped cream
estimate≈ 420 kcal40 g carbsheavy 32
Guilty Pleasurevegetarian
9.00
Cookie dough ice cream with extra cookie dough and caramel fudge, served with whipped cream
estimate≈ 650 kcal58 g carbsheavy 23
Tante Toos' Heavenly Mudvegetarian
8.50
Hemelse Modder van Tante Toos — Homemade chocolate mousse served with whipped cream
estimate≈ 480 kcal28 g carbs
Italian Tasting Plattervegetarian
8.00
Italiaanse proeverij — Butter cream with pistachio, cantuccini, cannoli and mini iced coffee with whipped cream
estimate≈ 550 kcal52 g carbsheavy 30
Cheesecakevegetarian
9.50
Cheesecake with blackberry gel, raspberry crumble and mango espuma
estimate≈ 520 kcal48 g carbsheavy 31
Salted Caramel Affogatovegetarian
7.00
Scoop of salted caramel ice cream topped with warm espresso
estimate≈ 280 kcal25 g carbsheavy 42
Eva and Rens' Five Favorite Cheesesvegetarian
16.00
De vijf favoriete kazen van eva en Rens — Selection of various cheeses from cheesemonger Verheijen. Served with date bread and figs
estimate≈ 680 kcal35 g carbs
Macarons (5 pieces)vegetarian
6.00
Schaaltje Macarons voor bij de koffie (5 stuks) — A small bowl of macarons to accompany coffee
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs
Scroppinovegetarian
8.50
Refreshing Italian drink with Limoncello, Prosecco and lemon sorbet ice cream
estimate≈ 220 kcal28 g carbsheavy 36
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70veggie
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Various vegetarian snacks and mains
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
You can choose a Thai vegetable curry or an oyster mushroom burger on a tomato bun. There are many vegetarian snacks like crunchy cauliflower bites and mini cheese soufflés.
27 vegetarian and 3 vegan dishes out of 98
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Many low carb meat and fish
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
This restaurant offers many high protein options with few carbohydrates. The menu includes various salads and grilled main courses.
51 diabetes-friendly · 97 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- Krommenhoek 11, 5236 BE Empel
- Hours
- MonclosedTue—Wed—Thu—Fri—Sat—Sun—Dinsdag t/m vrijdag geopend vanaf 11.30 uur. Zaterdag & zondag geopend vanaf 11.00 uur
- Contact
- +31736448060 info@deblauwesluis.nl
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), deblauwesluis.nl/
- Record
- completeness 83 %, confidence 85 %