Top Notch Breakfast and Dinner…read more.. Brasserie is the restaurant inside the Ambassade Hotel. My wife and I...along with another couple...had 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner there so this review reflects our experience. - Overall: 5 - Location: 5 (for Old Town and the Jordaan) - Exterior: 5 - Interior: 5 - Atmosphere: 5 - Menu: 5 - Food: 5 - Service: 5 (though the head waiter at dinner was full-of-himself) - Price and Value: 5 Pros: - Location: Convenient to the Old Town and Jordaan parts of Amsterdam. - Exterior: Handsome. A beautifully restored and maintained property. - Interior: Contemporary. Brasserie is a high end spot across 3 rooms, yet remains comfortable where conversation is easily accomplished. - Menu: Very healthy buffet at breakfast plus some items which can be ordered. Dinner offers French fare with a relatively light touch...though very different from the wellness-oriented breakfast. - Food: Excellent. The breakfast buffet is not huge, but full of healthy high quality items. I had 3 unbelievable versions of granola spooned from large jars and covered my bowl with the best tasting light Greek yogurt. Fruit and fish was super fresh...bread and pastries baked on premises amazing. Others in our group chose made-to-order egg dishes. It's all part of staying at the hotel. Dinner transformed Brasserie into a bistro with a French twist on many favorite dishes. Check the menu online. Portions are small - as expected - but quality was high. However, prices were very reasonable with most items under $30. - Service: Homey at breakfast..."French" for dinner. Everyone could not have been more friendly and helpful in the morning. Things were a bit more formal at night with a different crew. The chief waiter was very knowledgeable, but we agreed a bit arrogant. - Price and Value: Worth it. I believe the breakfast buffet is only for guests of the Ambassade Hotel. Brasserie is open to the public at night and quite reasonable. - Parking: None. Who has a car in Old Town? Cons: - The only one readily apparent was the brusque, off-the-cuff nature of our main server at dinner. He wasn't over-the-top, but not in keeping with the friendly vibe of the hotel. And that's coming from 2 couples who grew up in New York City and lived for many years in San Francisco and LA. Anyone can...and should...get dinner at Brasserie. There are many reasons to make reservations for a stay at the Ambassade - including access to their breakfast buffet.

We had very social Christmas meal at Brasserie fo seven courses. The food were unique and some…read morethoughtful combinations with different kind of food choice. The restaurant was beautiful and the staff were very great with wine pairing. Excellent choice for a special Christmas meal.

What a wonderful meal! We came here for Easter Lunch after we went to Zaanse Schans and spent the…read moreday looking at windmills, eating cheese, stroopwaffels and going inside the windmills. This was a wonderful way to wind down our day and enjoy a fantastic meal. There weren't many people in the restaurant but as we continued with our meal, more and more people stopped in. The waiters and waitresses went to lunch and yet our service was still wonderful. Our kids were given coloring books and colored pencils to color with while they waited for their meal. They loved their hot chocolates and they didn't make it too hot for our kids to enjoy, it was wonderful. The kids meal came with bitterballens, fries and salad and my kids licked the plate clean. I had the roasted chicken with dutch asparagus and chips, it was beautifully cooked. My husband had the lamb and again, perfectly cooked and we loved every bite. To finish our meal, we shared the cheese plate, with rum cake and ended it with some coffee. We had such a great meal and we walked back to the train station to go back to Central Station Amsterdam full and happy.

Good food and great location. This was my second visit and it did not disappoint. Can't want to…read morereturn.

Ik hou van Brasserie Blazer! What a great, lively ambiance. There is a cool young-ish (20- 30- and…read more40-somethings) local crowd. A bit off the beaten track, but this is a good thing in this case, unless you're looking for something uber-touristy. Have a beer inside, or sit at one of the picnic benches over looking the canal. I've been told their food is very good: classic French brasserie cuisine with a modern twist.

We needed a place very close to our Vrbo and we found Blazer and we were not disappointed. It was a…read moreTuesday evening and wasn't busy at all . The staff was great, the food was delicious and the ambiance was inviting. They only had 2 members of staff that we interacted with and it was easy since it was quiet. My steak was cooked to my specifications . Thank you

Our first great dinner in town. The food was amazing. We opted for the black angus and a side of…read morepepper sauce. Don't skip on the sauce! It comes on the side and was rich and delicious. We shared the steak and got the large salad with veggies! The veggies were sooo good! Plus you have plenty of protein with your steak. A cute little gem of a place, in a nice area for a nice night out.

May this have been our favorite dinner in Amsterdam? I believe so. Service was absolutely…read moreincredible, the restaurant is stunning but the food was out of this world. The gambas were fresh and bright, the steak tartare was flavorful and fresh, the chefs steak was cooked to perfection and served with fries, the josper roasted vegetables had so much flavor. We finished our meal with the apple tarte tatin, which could not have been better. This was such a great experience and great for a date night or gathering with friends.

From the owner: Trotse bewoner van het Oude Dorp van Amstelveen, gevestigd in het voormalig café 'Het Dorstige…read moreHert'. Een brasserie zoals het hoort: ongedwongen, puur, eerlijk, lekker eten, relaxt een drankje drinken en vooral voor gezelligheid in een sfeervolle omgeving! De keuken is een mix van modern mediterraans, met het oog op lokale streekproducten en al het goede dat de traditionele Spaanse, Italiaanse en Franse keuken te bieden hebben. Soms van ver, maar het meest uit de regio. Biologisch, dagelijks geleverd, seizoensgebonden en verser dan vers. Een uitdagende kaart en een excellente sellectie aan wijnen. Een plek om heerlijk lang te tafelen.

I've been to a few of the other locations, but the Handboogstraat spot just hits different. It's…read moregot that dark, slightly chaotic, "rariteitenkabinet" vibe that makes you feel like you've stumbled into a hidden club rather than a burger joint. We kept it classic this time: * The Ribs: Fall-off-the-bone tender as always. They don't over-sweeten the glaze, which I appreciate. * Le Cannibale Royale: The pulled pork on top of the patty is a heavy hitter, but the sauerkraut actually cuts through the richness perfectly. * The Fries: Still some of the most consistent in the city--thin, salty, and actually hot. Service was busy (it's Handboogstraat, so what do you expect?), but the staff was super chill and kept the craft beers flowing. It's loud, it's moody, and it's exactly what I wanted for a late-night feed. Plus, I've noticed they actually take the time to read and reply to feedback here, which is a rare find for a place this popular. Keep doing what you're doing!

Do I recommend this place? Heck yes I do! We had ribs, burgers, mac n cheese, fries, veggies, so…read moremuch food and it was all delicious. Staff was friendly and spoke great English. The ambiance had crazy neat decor all over the walls. Whenever I go on vacation I always stalk yelp to find food places to visit, and this place did not disappoint! This is a meat eaters paradise. Don't sleep on the ribs!

We had walked by here several times to get to our hotel. We finally came for dinner on our last…read morenight. We were very pleased. The place was pretty busy but they managed to give us a nice table by the window. Our server was fantastic as was the apps and the food. Great drinks too.

Great food and friendly service! Was in Amsterdam with my family and wanted to go to a good…read morerestaurant our last night in the city. We were not let down. I would go if you have the chance.

This was literally my favorite experience and restaurant I've ever been to in my life - the food…read morewas delicious - the barge you have to chain crank to get to Brasserie made the experience that much Cooler

Awesome place to grab a dinner if you are stuck in Schiphol Rijk. Right at the water, you even have…read moreto pull yourself over on a little ferry boat. The food was really good ( tried duck and steak) and the fries are out of his world. Be careful that they have restricted winter hours (closed Monday to Wednesday)

Just had a very good salad and nice wine after visiting Mauritshuis. Excellent afternoon…read morecombination.

Excellent cafe/bistro in the centre of the city, with a lunchtime special menu that is freshly…read morecooked. Friendly and efficient. We found it when walking through the city centre and we recommend it.