The Red Sun
Blaricum
Restaurant in Blaricum, Netherlands
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Red Sun is a practical Blaricum dinner option when ease matters more than a published cuisine, chef, awards, or price story. Cross-shop Bistrôt Chapeau if French and €€ clarity are priorities, or Soigné for a higher-spend farm-to-table meal with a more defined brief.
About The Red Sun
In Blaricum, The Red Sun has a limited set of practical planning details: its Blaricum location, smart-casual dress code, evening hours from Wednesday through Sunday. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Consider it when the priority is an evening option in Blaricum and the published hours fit your plan. If you are comparing other choices, Bistrôt Chapeau and Soigné are other named options to check, but confirm each venue's current details directly before deciding. The Red Sun makes most sense when those basic practical details are enough to move forward.
Choose it for a Blaricum evening, not for unverified specifics
There is no counter, bar-seating, chef, cuisine, award, menu, or price information available here. If any of those details are central to the night, check directly with the venue before booking or compare it with another option.
That makes the venue easiest to assess on practical fit: Blaricum, smart-casual dress, a Wednesday-to-Sunday evening schedule. It is less useful for diners who need a clearly documented menu style, price tier, seating format, or accolade story in advance. In that case, cross-shop Bistrôt Chapeau, Rust Wat, Lan Tin, Trev's Soep & Smullokaal, or other dining options based on the details each venue publishes.
Know Before You Go
- Decision: Best assessed as a Blaricum evening option with limited detail available.
- Hours: Closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday through Sunday from 4:30–11 PM.
- Dress code: Smart casual.
- Counter seating: No counter or bar format is listed, so ask the venue before planning around that style of meal.
- Compare if needed: Check Bistrôt Chapeau, Soigné, Rust Wat, Lan Tin, Trev's Soep & Smullokaal, or other dining options if you need more published detail before choosing.
Planning details
- Location
- Huizerweg 3, 1261 AR Blaricum, Netherlands
- Website
- theredsun.nl
- Phone
- +31355336996
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Red Sun reads like a quietly confident neighborhood restaurant: small, owner-operated and intentionally off the beaten path. It sits on a residential stretch of Huizerweg where low traffic and a discreet presence signal a place that relies on reputation rather than walk-in trade. The writing places it at the restrained end of the Gooi dining tradition—classically minded and not trend-driven—so the room feels composed and intimate. Visitors who arrive knowing where to go find a calm, unflashy setting that rewards focused diners looking for a composed, thoughtful Japanese meal in an understated village atmosphere.
Best For
This address is best for evenings when diners seek a quiet, intimate experience rather than a bustle of passing trade. The Red Sun attracts a local clientele with high expectations and the kind of spending patterns that suit special occasions and date nights. Its residential location and modest scale mean it is not a tourist destination but a community spot that holds the room over time; guests coming for a focused dinner or a meaningful night out will find the restaurant aligned with that purpose in this part of the Gooi.
Venue details
Ambiance
Trendy and luxurious atmosphere with a cozy open kitchen setup and friendly, welcoming service.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
Try Bistrôt Chapeau if French cooking and a visible €€ price tier would make the decision easier. Choose Soigné for a more premium farm-to-table meal where the format is clearer before booking.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
The Red Sun is the low-friction Blaricum choice when the goal is a simple local dinner and an easy booking. Bistrôt Chapeau is stronger for diners who want a clearer French brief and €€ positioning before they commit, while Rust Wat is the natural local cross-shop if staying in Blaricum matters more than cuisine category.
For a more deliberate spend, Soigné is the better fit: its €€€ farm-to-table positioning gives diners a clearer reason to travel and pay more. Trev's Soep & Smullokaal and Lan Tin are comparison options only if the priority is exploring beyond the immediate Blaricum dinner set.
Recommendation: choose The Red Sun for convenience, Bistrôt Chapeau for a more legible €€ French meal, Soigné when the night calls for a higher-budget, more defined food experience.
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Compare The Red Sun
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Sun | Blaricum | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Bistrôt Chapeau | Blaricum | €€ · French | €€ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Rust Wat | Blaricum | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Trev's Soep & Smullokaal | Bussum | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Soigné | Bussum | €€€ · Farm to table | €€€ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #532026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #742026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #572025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 Michelin 2 Stars |
| Lan Tin | Naarden | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Red Sun good for a special occasion?
It may suit a simple evening plan in Blaricum if the hours and smart-casual dress code fit the occasion. For a more formal or highly specific celebration, confirm menu, seating, booking details directly before committing.
What should I wear to The Red Sun?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, comfortable evening attire rather than very formal clothing.
What are alternatives to compare with The Red Sun?
Other named options to compare include Bistrôt Chapeau, Rust Wat, Trev's Soep & Smullokaal, Soigné, and Lan Tin. Check current details directly for each venue before deciding.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Red Sun?
Dinner is the clear fit based on the hours. The Red Sun is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens from 4:30–11 PM Wednesday through Sunday.
How far ahead should I book The Red Sun?
Can I eat at the bar at The Red Sun?
Do not plan on bar seating unless the venue confirms it directly. Ask before planning around that format.
