Psssst......I'll let you in on a little secret. If you ever need to run from the law, go to…read moreStarvoren in Friesland. There are almost no people there and you can conveniently access the ocean which is a bonus if you have a get-away pirate ship. (Your pirate ship will blend in with all the other pirate ships so don't worry about being conspicuous). Every good running-from-the-law-pirate needs some good food and whisky to get them through the day. Well you are in bloody luck, Johnny Depp wannabe because there is the most random, but delicious, amazing, Scottish restaurant run by the nicest Dutch people you will ever meet in the sleepy town of Stavoren. The owners of De Koebrug get involved in every aspect from developing their own whisky concoctions, to locally sourcing a rich haggis made of meat and liver (good to know for those that get squeamish about too many organs). The whisky selection is enormous. Don't go getting all snobby about damn good whisky of their own! Now the food - fantastic! It's so creative while keeping to its Scottish roots, with a splash of Dutch for good measure. Think goat meat bitterballen, haggis spring rolls and pheasant terrine. We had excellent mains of horse and rib-eye . I know, I know, the same people that get sad about Bambi also get sad about Sea Biscuit but if you like to eat Bambi, try Sea Biscuit as well. The dessert was TO. DIE. FOR. I've eaten many a' sticky toffee pudding in my day but I have never had one as good as this. EVER. I'd describe the cheese board as a well rounded blend of Dutch and British cheese ranging from sweet, almost cheesecake-like to a deliciously musty Shropshire blue cheese. A great finish to the meal. We had a fantastic experience with food/drink/service from start to finish. Our reservation was at 7:30 and we didn't leave until after midnight. Unlike in Amsterdam, this drawn out dinner was by choice and not due to the typically slow service. We lingered on as long as they would have us - drinking whisky, coffee and listening to some great stories, sound business philosophy and anecdotes from the owner. I'd recommend getting here fast - word on the street is that they might be moving a bit further south since Stavoren doesn't have the volume of holiday makers it used to. Before then, if you feel like an random, off-the-beaten-path adventure up north for a day or two, go to Stavoren and be sure to visit De Koeburg!

After a walk through the city and along the beach we chose randomly this restaurant to have a beer…read moreor two. After entering we were really surprised how lovely and nice the rooms were decorated. As we only cam for drink we could chosse from the Whisky Lounge or thebig table in the corner where you felt like sitting in a scotsmans living room. We took the living room :-) The waiter was traditional dressed as a scotsman and war very friendly and has had a huge knowladge about what they have to offer. I was really surprised about the beers they have to offer and as I promised to my self never to drink a Heineken in the Netherlands ( :-) ) I went for the Gordon Scoth Ale and as I went home I orderes it online, as this was the best Ale I ever had! Good choise folks, good choise. After the Ale I needed to taks Whisky as the have had the largest list ever. In a price range from around 5 € up to 25 € per shot you can find scottish whiskys from all areans in Scotland. Really good idea and I was completly satisfied after my choise of Whisky. All after all, Great Idea and keep up with this, you're doing a great job!

What a lovely place, right on the historical square of Edam. We liked the food, the service, and…read morethe local Dutch beers.

We were on a bike ride thru the northern country side and cruised in to town. The fish and leek…read morewere exquisite, the service was fast and friendly and accommodating, the pie was sensational end to a great meal!

This was my second visit to this restaurant and once again I had high expectations which were, once…read moreagain, completely met and more. Unfortunately the kitchen ran out of lobster but this was substituted with langoustines. The classic Caesars salad was a perfect blend of a traditional with a modern twist demonstrating a wonderful balance of textures and flavours. The main dish was venison with a gorgeous rich jus and little parcels of fragrant sauerkraut, followed by a dessert that explodes with flavour, sweetness, richness and freshness. Every dish leaves you wanting more and is a treat to the palate. Staff is pretty young and attentive but if there is a desire for a second start they need to take it up a level. Nevertheless, a gem in a little town and screams to be found. Bravo.

Disappointment at every turn. Food and waitstaff all were pretentious and certainly did not live…read moreup to a Michelin star award. Avoid!

Excellent! Fresh house made pasta with great sauces in a very inviting interior. This was the only…read morerestaurant where I wanted to eat inside. Nice prices also.

I stayed in Edam instead of Amsterdam for the yearly IBC show and found this nice little restaurant…read morein the town center. The food is delicious and the presentations are really creative. I had a dutch cheese fondue (made from cheese from Edam and surrounding area) and it was quite delicious served with bread and vegetables. Dessert, beer and service were also quite remarquable.

Traditional Dutch Cafe with basic dishes, snacks such as "bitte ballen" and great beer…read more The place is decorated and full of vintage furniture and accessories, all for sale with pricetags on.

I never had a fish soup as good as this. The atmosphere in this restaurant is classy and the waiter…read morewas very kind to us. Looking forward to the next sailing trip where we'll definitely come here again!

Exceptional! Fish soup was divine; ditto mixed grill (seafood or meat) and hake. Elegant but…read morerelaxed atmosphere.Extremely accommodating staff. Cannot rave enough about the Food, Service & Decor.

One of my favorite places to visit in the whole world is Volendam, Netherlands. I've had many fun…read morenights at De Dijk over the years, but this trip was a little different. This time I was there with my daughter and her best friend (both 16) on their Spring Break trip, so my priorities looked a little less like nightlife and a little more like making sure everyone was fed, safe, and happy. My daughter's friend has a severe allergy to fish, nuts, and kiwi, so when we travel with her, we have to be really intentional about where we eat. De Dijk was the first place we stopped for food, and they were fantastic. The food was delicious, the staff was incredibly kind and friendly, and they were very attentive and accommodating when it came to her allergies, which I really appreciated. We were only in Volendam for two days, and we ended up eating here twice . . . partly because it was so good, and partly because they're one of the only places serving food on the Dijk after 9:00pm. This is a must-stop for me anytime I'm in Volendam, and I'll definitely be back soon.

Food was good, service was friendly and fast. I got the sole, which I liked. Atmosphere was chill,…read morewe had a good time.