Restobar Fiftyeight
just outside center, Nijmegen
Restaurant in Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Restobar Fiftyeight is a sensible Nijmegen pick for a relaxed date, birthday drink-and-dinner plan, or low-pressure business meal. It is less compelling as a destination booking, especially for diners choosing primarily on wine depth, awards, or a named chef. Cross-shop De Nieuwe Winkel for a higher-end meal, Restaurant MANNA for international cooking, Bistrobar Berlin for sharper value.
About Restobar Fiftyeight
Restobar Fiftyeight is listed in Nijmegen with smart-casual dress and regular daytime-to-evening hours on most days. Beyond those basics, details are limited, so it is best to check directly rather than choose on the basis of a specific cuisine, chef, award, signature dish, or drinks program.
The clearest planning facts are simple: Restobar Fiftyeight is open Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 12–10 PM, closed Tuesday. If you are considering it for a date, small gathering, or relaxed meal, confirm the current menu, reservation availability, any drinks details with the venue before building the plan around it.
Choose it for a direct Nijmegen plan
If the night needs a more clearly defined culinary anchor, compare before committing. De Nieuwe Winkel and Restaurant MANNA are natural names to weigh alongside Restobar Fiftyeight when you are building a Nijmegen shortlist. Restobar Fiftyeight makes most sense when the priority is a practical city option with its hours and a smart-casual dress code.
For wine-focused diners, the safer move is to ask what is being poured before building the evening around it. It does not feature a sommelier, cellar focus, pairing format, or specific list positioning, so it should not be presented as a wine destination. That does not rule it out for a relaxed meal, but it does mean bottle-first planning should be confirmed directly.
Where it fits in a Nijmegen shortlist
Use Restobar Fiftyeight as one Nijmegen option among several when the group wants a direct plan and set opening hours matter. Bistrobar Berlin and Bistrot Regent are other names to compare when checking availability and fit. Restobar Fiftyeight works when its schedule, Nijmegen location, smart-casual setting match the occasion.
Planning details
- Location
- Fransestraat 58, 6524 JE Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Website
- restobar58.nl
- Phone
- +31246791559
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Restobar Fiftyeight reads like a neighbourhood bistrobar transplanted to a quiet residential-commercial street just outside the city centre. It leans into the informal energy of bar service while the kitchen aims higher than the room’s modest scale, creating an atmosphere that is relaxed and quietly assured. Seating at the bar anchors the room, encouraging lingering over wine and conversation rather than a rigid multi-course sequence. The location and format favor locals and repeat visitors who appreciate considered cooking without fuss — a low-key, well-executed corner of Nijmegen’s dining scene.
Best For
This is the kind of place that suits low-key evenings: after-work drinks that stretch into dinner, solo diners who prefer the bar, and pairs who want a relaxed date night without formality. Because it sits on a residential-commercial street outside the main tourist drag, it attracts neighbourhood foot traffic and regulars more than one-off visitors. The kitchen’s ambition makes it rewarding for diners who care about food but don’t want a full tasting ritual — come expecting thoughtful plates, wine-forward service, and a social, bar-centered setting.
Ordering Tips
Take a seat at the bar if you can — the description makes clear that guests eat at the bar and linger over wine, so that spot gives the clearest sense of the restaurant’s rhythm. Lean into the wine list and order a couple of smaller dishes or plates to share the exploratory, bistrobar-style approach; the kitchen’s ambition sits above the room’s modest scale, so sampling a few items lets you appreciate the cooking without committing to a formal sequence. Above all, allow time to linger: atmosphere is part of the draw.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and warm with beautiful decor and a relaxed, hospitable vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if Restobar Fiftyeight is not the right fit
Choose Bistrobar Berlin if value matters and the group wants modern cuisine without moving into a higher spend. Choose De Nieuwe Winkel if the occasion calls for a more ambitious organic restaurant and a higher-price meal.
Restaurant context
How Restobar Fiftyeight compares in Nijmegen
Restobar Fiftyeight is the easygoing middle choice in this Nijmegen set. Restaurant MANNA sits higher at €€€ with an international profile, so choose MANNA when the brief is a more defined dinner with broader occasion polish. De Nieuwe Winkel is the splurge at €€€€ and the better call when the meal itself needs to carry the evening.
For value, Bistrobar Berlin has the clearest advantage at € with modern cuisine, especially for casual plans where price matters. Bistrot Regent is the better match for diners who specifically want French cooking at a €€ level. Restobar Fiftyeight should be the pick when the group wants a relaxed restobar mood rather than a cuisine-led decision.
Restaurant Vesters is the harder comparison because no price or cuisine tier is supplied here, so use it as a secondary cross-shop rather than the first alternative. For booking difficulty, Restobar Fiftyeight is the safer bet for an easy plan; De Nieuwe Winkel is the one to prioritise earlier if it is on the shortlist.
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Compare Restobar Fiftyeight
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restobar Fiftyeight | Nijmegen | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Restaurant MANNA | Nijmegen | €€€ · International | €€€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Bistrobar Berlin | Nijmegen | € · Modern Cuisine | € | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Bistrot Regent | Nijmegen | €€ · French | €€ | 2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Restaurant Vesters | Nijmegen | ; | ; | No published awards |
| De Nieuwe Winkel | Nijmegen | €€€€ · Organic | €€€€ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #426We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 Michelin 2 Stars2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #408 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Restobar Fiftyeight?
The dress code is smart casual. Restobar Fiftyeight is in Nijmegen, its listed hours are Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 12–10 PM; it is closed Tuesday.
What should I order at Restobar Fiftyeight?
Cuisine type, signature dish, or menu format are not specified. Check the current menu with Restobar Fiftyeight directly and choose based on what is being served that day.
Is Restobar Fiftyeight good for solo dining?
A solo-dining policy or seating format is not specified. If you are planning to visit alone, contact Restobar Fiftyeight directly; you can also compare it with other Nijmegen options such as Restaurant MANNA or De Nieuwe Winkel depending on the kind of evening you want.
How far ahead should I book Restobar Fiftyeight?
Booking lead time is not specified. Check availability directly with Restobar Fiftyeight, especially if you are planning for a busy evening or comparing options such as Bistrobar Berlin and De Nieuwe Winkel.
