** Cafe-Restaurant Amsterdam**…read more We chose this place for a birthday dinner because the reputation suggested it was worth it. It was not. Two hours at the table, and for the first hour and twenty minutes the kitchen sent out exactly one thing: bread. Not an amuse-bouche, not an apology, not an update. Bread. The waitress who took our order apparently clocked out mid-meal. A replacement showed up at some point, which is how we found out our original server was just gone. Nobody flagged it, nobody acknowledged the gap. We had to piece it together ourselves. When the food finslly arrived, it was average. Not terrible, just not good. For what they charge, average is not acceptable. Three people, one birthday, total letdown. Skip it.

This is a grand space, a former industrial warehouse, with a vibrant atmosphere and democratic…read moreprices. The trigger here is seafood. They serve it in generous (obscene, maybe) amounts, which makes dinner a real event. Clamps, shrimps, lobsters, oysters... they all form mountains in this baroque restaurant. It creates a feeling of stress as you realize the amount of work needed to eat it. So enjoyable. Steak tartar is good enough. Fish, better not try (overcooked). Desserts are what you would expect, not refined but tasty and sugary. Service is quite fast and incredibly professional. A fun option not to be missed.

I stopped by THT around 3pm and was seated immediately and was told that the lunch service would be…read moreending soon. This place looks out on the water and the Amsterdam train station, such a pretty view when the sun began to set. The atmosphere of this restaurant was great, super cozy and plenty of room to sit with a large bar near the middle of the space. We stopped in for happy hour and ordered 2 Bloody Mary's & chips and guac to share. The Bloody Mary's were perfect and the chips that came with the guac were the best tortilla chip I have ever had! Were they home made? Where did they come from? I need to know!

THT was next to our hotel, Sir Adam, so we decided to have dinner here. There were a lot of patrons…read moresitting outside, but we opted to dine inside as it was chilly out. We arrived around 5:15 PM and dinner didn't technically start until 5:30. Didn't mind waiting, but extremely slow service. We hadn't decided on drinks when the waitress first came up to us, but it was a mission to wave someone down when we were ready a few mins later. There were also a bunch of workers who walked past and didn't check in even though we were just sitting there. They do offer a menu in English. After we were finally able to order, we ordered the Dutch bread, Caesar salad, and pastrami dish. They serve small dishes here and it's meant to be shared. Prices were decent and food was above average. I got the Dutch mule and it was pretty good and not watered down. The space is open, like a large cafeteria. It did fill up after dinner started so feels like it's the place where locals go for authentic food.

Awesome space. Subpar everything else…read more Came here to have lunch and catch up with friends. The building was very nice and had a great atmosphere. We had a child with us, so they put us upstairs near the children's play area which was nice. However, it was very dark up there and, even with the lights turned on and bright windows, it felt dim. Because we were seated upstairs, service was pretty lacking and we felt forgotten. The food itself was ok. The seafood platter was very appetizing and had a nice variety of options. However, our clam pasta was so lukewarm, bland, and watery, it felt like an insult to the clams and Italian food in general. The bread was also cold, but the butter was nice. Overall, we had a nice time because we were with good company, but IJ Kantine didn't impress.

Nice place - I came for dinner early, and was seated right away. Had a pommodoro soup, which came…read moreout super hot. Nice big crouton and a fresh basil leaf on top. Still on this stupid diet, so I had the salad with chicken on it for the main course. Also very good. Crisp lettuce, grilled chicken and some large, thin bacon type things that were very tasty. And it filled me up (along with the soup). Good looking, friendly staff, and there was a nice view of the docks from my table. I'll definitely go back again.

This was our last stop of our Food Walking tour in Amsterdam. We were treated to one of their…read moreBlonde Ales and Bitterballen. The beer was light and flavorful. Great to drink on their outdoor patio. Of course what goes great with beer in Amsterdam...Bitterballen. This is a classic Dutch snack that is deep fried with a meat filling and a dipping mustard. A great way to end our food tour.

An "oasis" in the heart of Amsterdam. A breath of fresh air for me with the huge open indoor and…read moreoutdoor spaces, very bright and light, wonderful view of the the trains leaving Centraal Station toward Haarlem as well as the waterway / canal toward the Ij. The cool little cycling drawbridge is pretty cool too. The restaurant itself was very nice. I was here at "happy hour" after work, very friendly people working there. To be honest, if someone didn't say hello and greet me (not even sure if she was working there or just a guest) I probably would have left. They have Grolsch Weizen beer on tap as well as many others. I miss the Wiezen at my own bar, so that's why I stopped here. Super friendly, young, helpful bar and wait staff. Only breakfast, lunch and bar snacks (at night) due to the Covid restrictions. It's difficult to fully ramp-up a restaurant these days IF you play by the government rules so I commend and respect them for not filling this place with people which I'm sure they could. It was raining outside so I can only imagine how crowded the outdoor terrace would be in the sun. I look forward to many more visits since my new office is in the same building....woo hoo!

I realized that this spot was a famous go to for tourist and it didn't disappoint. We got to…read moreexperience Holland's pancakes for the first time. They've reinvented this tasty little delight. I ordered their pancake shamwarma - it's an amazing Turkish delight (sliced lamb) tucked away inside of their thin pancakes. It's prepared in minutes along with their tasty crispy thin fries. It's a meal only experienced in Holland and highly recommended. It's sweet, yet savory - crispy but light.

Amazing service. We had a lovely smoked salmon sandwich on a fresh baked roll. The Poffertjes with…read moregrand Marnier were to die for. The menu said "drizzled" with, but we were brought out a whole glass of Grand Marnier.

Love unexpected discoveries like this. Went to check out some furniture at van Dijk & Ko and Neef…read moreLouis and found this little gem of a cafe. Yummy food. Quirky decor. Just a wonderful spot for a delicious lunch in the sun. Two very gigantic thumbs up for everything we ordered: appletart, banana and almond milk smoothie, enormous artichoke served chilled with a side of dressing, and grilled mackerel sandwich with garlic mayo. YUUUUUMMMMM! Really liked that there was a pitcher of water available to pour yourself a drink cause it was sooo hot that day. There's also shaded seating with board games to play. If going on a Sunday, take note, they're only open on the first Sundays of the month (or if it's sunny) - making it the perfect oasis from hectic IJ-Hallen! Cash only.

This place has some of the best grilled cheeses i have had in a while, cured my semi hang over in a…read morejiffy! Also serves nice coffees and juices! Prices are a bit steep, but is understandable given all food is bio/sustainable and turn over is likely lower due to remote location. Inside is nice and cozy, with electric heater to battle the cold. Bit chaotic, but also adds to the charm! In summer they have a lovely terrace by the looks of it, and currently expanding inside space as well! NOW TAKES CREDITCARD!

Lovely place to chill and have a drink, not too crowded. Good cocktails and drink options.read more

Must have been my cheerful handsome face because I got terrific service! The wait for my lunch was…read morea bit too much but I guess they spent that time preparing a really nice meal for two because the salad immediately followed the soup. The prices are a bit high, but I think the quality justifies them. The tomato soup was rich and creamy with a delicious fresh flavor. I think they could have made it a tad better by keeping the proportion of tomatoes to condiments high. The veggie salad was quite good. The best part is the ambience, especially on a sunny day. There were people just lounging around on the fatboys or using one of the picnic tables. The interior is grand and the toilets clean. Good location. Will come back for some soup.

Just staying few feet away from this place, kids were tired so we decided to try it out. My steak…read morewas good with good smoked flavor, came with fries and salad, my wife had some alfredo pasta, kids had soup and pizza , which were all good. Overall a great place and quick service and tasty food. However, the only downfall is it is a very tight crowded space and tables.I had to move a few times to the side while eating to allow people to get by my seat including the manager, somewhat annoying.

Staying in Haarlem we went looking for a local restaurant after a long day touring in Amsterdam. We…read morefound quite a few places on Hoofdstraat and picked Shoarma Grillrooom Ramsis. What a delightful surprise. It is a small, cozy restaurant, simply decorated but with a friendly feeling. Our waitress patiently understood our English and answered our many questions about the Dutch food. The vegetable lasagna was different than the usual US/Italian version but very enjoyable. The French Onion Soup was delicious with a generous helping of cheese and a bread crouton. The ribs and brochette was delicious with excellent BBQ sauce and a very generous portion. The Falafel small plate was plenty after some cheese and crackers at home. It was very delicious and served with a salad, small pita and some onion and sauce on the side. The whole experience was very pleasant and the food was not too expensive and delicious. They had a large selection of pizzas but we didn't have any.