Stopped in for a quick dinner - all three of us got the ribs. Very good, and the sides were good…read moretoo. The sides are on the small side so don't be afraid to order two. Ribs were perfect! Good looking and super friendly staff. May need a reservation in the summertime.

Wow! Great restaurant! The location was perfect... Wow I…read morecouldn't have asked for a better place for steak and mixed grill! What a find!!

Owner was very happy to make our evening special. He never said no. All yesses made for a grand…read morenight. The food was delicious. Salmon , escargot, ribeye, lamb chops A good Cabernet Sauvignon, great fries too . Wonderful people. So handsome.and kind. I would eat there regularly if I lived here. Open one in Orlando. Please.

This was a fantastic spot for steak. Some old friends who live in Haarlem made reservations for us…read moreand took us to this fantastic steak house. Great food, great service and fantastic melt in your mouth steak! We enjoyed some good wine, a few good beers and a great time with some old friends. I will definitely be back next time I go to the Netherlands.

My ribs were great, service was excellent, my wife had the fish and chips. She enjoyed them very…read moremuch

The ribs were amazing. Had them twice on two different nights. They didn't disappoint.read more

This is a great spot, and my family and I were glad we stopped in. The service was very friendly,…read moreand the atmosphere fits perfectly with the historic charm of the windmill area. It's a neat location, and as far as I could tell, it's the only true sit-down restaurant in that immediate area--so it's a convenient choice if you're exploring the sights. The food was good overall, though a bit pricey for what it is. I had the fish and chips, which were tasty but had a slight curry flavor that might not be for everyone. The beef stew was excellent, hearty, and flavorful. The ravioli pasta looked great, though I didn't try it myself. Their lunch menu is pretty small, probably around a dozen items, so keep that in mind--though what they offer seems well-prepared. The restrooms were clean, which is always appreciated when you're out sightseeing. All in all, d'Swarte Walvis is worth a visit for the friendly service, good food, and unique location right in the heart of the windmills. I'd gladly return.

Ok food and service but the patio vibes and views are why you go... and because it's really the…read moreonly full service restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time for a few reasons. One, it can get busy with bus loads coming in on tours. Two, the whole town could lose power when you're about to get breakfast so that by lunch time when power is on everyone is scrambling to eat (this is what happened to us.) Most importantly, make a reservation to sit on the patio lake side, because we saw people walkin asking and those seats are only for reserve. All of the food was fine, no complaints. But the bread service! It's amazing. The best thing we ate in Amsterdam. Comes with different butters and goes nice with a gin cocktail and a views of Lakeside Windmills.

We had a group of 14 planning to go to dinner. We had to make 2 separate reservations because the…read morewebsite only allowed for a party up to 8. Four people ended up not being able to make it, and our party of 10 was seated together. The server was quite friendly and took drink orders immediately upon us being seated. He put those in while we looked at the menu. He answered questions about the menu and offered to refill our drinks. The spare ribs were excellent. The meat fell off the bone. The roasted vegetables were a nice mix and seasoned well. We were offered dessert when everyone was finished with dinner. We were well attended to without feeling rushed.

I chose Castell based on the great reviews, and that my friend has never tried authentic Argentine…read moreparilla (grilled meats) before. Upon arrival, the host asked if we had made a reservation. Not knowing this was required, we were initially pleased that he agreed to accommodate our party of three. Then, things changed once we were seated. As we were looking over the menu to decide what to eat, I started coughing due to a "throat tickle." When I took a sip of water from the bottle I had been carrying with me, a different employee told me that I couldn't drink from my water bottle in the restaurant. When I explained why, he continued to make his point. A waitress came to take our food order, but seemed unhappy with our choices. Noticing this, when she returned to take our beverage order, we decided on only water instead of the wine we had originally planned to order. Throughout the rest of our time at Castell, my friend noticed that this waitress repeatedly gave me looks of disapproval. The food was the only good part of our experience, and I would give it alone 5 stars. There is a traditional fire grill on which the meats are prepared. The filet mignon and lamb chops were perfectly seasoned and delicious! Unfortunately, the rest of the experience was uncomfortable and unpleasant. Our waitress gave me an annoyed look when I requested the check. My friend and I split the payment. As she was paying, the waitress mentioned the "skip the tip" option, so my friend obliged her. I went ahead and paid a tip as I felt her problem was more about her than me. Despite the authenticity and quality of the menu selections, I cannot recommend Castell based on how we were treated.

Best Argentinian statehouse at Amsterdam. Ambience , cook, waitress are the best! We will come back…read morefor sure!!

The service was fantastic. The main waiter also helps cook, but that's how you know you're getting…read moreaccuracy from kitchen to table. It's definitely a small ship but the food is cooked with lots of love. The meats PREMIUM and I'm from Texas so I know good beef. The waiter also suggested some the best food we had. If we are ever back in Amsterdam, we will surely stop here.