Will go through pros and cons: Pros…read more- next to none - nice looking restaurant and bar itself Cons - Appalling service for a "nicer" restaurant in a bustling neighborhood - put in an order for dirty martinis, bread/butter, oysters, steak frites, and red bass - out of martini glasses by 7pm. What?? - rock hard bread I wouldn't feed a dog and plastic container butter - lackluster oysters - steak frites came out just about raw (1.5 hours after ordering). Had to send back. Came back with no sauce on top, no mayo for fries - red bass decent - server/waiter said it "wasn't his fault" and "the system didn't take our order". No empathy, no anything. - the most appalling part. Offered us a free drink or a coffee. WHAT?? Didn't comp the martinis, didn't comp the awful steak frites, or anything. Sorry excuse for a restaurant that, if based on service and food, should be out of business. Won't be back. Go to brut de mer instead. No stars

If you want the classic Amsterdam-chic "see and be seen" vibe, Café George is a must. The…read moreLeidsegracht location is really fun and popular. This place is buzzing. It's high-energy, crowded (in a fun way), and the people-watching is 10/10. It feels like a lively mix of Paris and New York in the heart of the canals. Great for a group lunch. Service is professional and fast-paced to keep up with the crowd. The food (like the Steak Frites) is consistently solid, but you are definitely here for the energetic atmosphere and the perfect location. A great 4-star spot if you want to soak in the fashionable Amsterdam.

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!

If you don't know the area, this place can be a little hard to find. Nonetheless, we found our way…read moreand it was well worth the wait. Roasted Chicken was phenomenal and the house-made chicken made my day!

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.

Awesome restaurant! The food was amazing. The croque monsieur, charcuterie board, chocolate cake,…read moreand Hugo Spritz were all delicious. The atmosphere inside was perfect, and the service was impeccable. Our waitress was especially lovely, super friendly, and very helpful. One small suggestion: a more fitting soundtrack would elevate the experience even further. The music felt a little too pop-oriented for the atmosphere of the restaurant.

Really cute place. Bartender makes amazing drinks. I had the steak fillet and it was goodread more

We just stopped in for afternoon drinks. Lovely little spot with casual yet classy atmosphere…read more This is a great spot to stop in for a quick drink and snacks. It is a nice spot to just chill and check out the people walking by.

Had such a memorable dinner at Brasserie Ambassade in Amsterdam on our last dinner of the trip. The…read morerestaurant is beautifully decorated inside, with a great atmosphere right along the canal. We were a family of five, so unfortunately there wasn't enough space for us to sit outside, but the interior was beautiful and made for a really nice evening. For appetizers, we ordered the caviar and seabass tartare. Both were delicious, although the real problem was that the kids kept asking for more caviar . Definitely a good sign! For the entrees, among other things, we shared the tomahawk steak and ordered the fish of the day. The tomahawk was cooked perfectly medium rare and was tender and flavorful, while the fish was simply delicious and beautifully prepared. Great food, beautiful setting, and a really memorable family dinner in Amsterdam. Definitely a place we'd come back to.

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.

Wow, I had never had a sandwich that's so horrible that a five-year-old can make it better!…read moreWe just needed a quick bite after settling at the Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam Hotel, and found this cafe which is about a 5-minute walk. I went in with my family and ordered the Roasted Ham & Honey Mustard sandwich which says on the menu: "warm roasted ham with honey mustard sauce served on a ciabatta" It was just 2 pieces of white bread with some mustard squeezed on, not even spread to cover the whole piece of bread, and a piece of COLD deli meat taken out of a package and just randomly thrown between the bread, and was then cut in half. They didn't even bother placing the bread nicely on the plate. Since my family ordered something a little bit more expensive from the menu, theirs were ok, nothing to write home about.

Hello fellow Yelpers! Okay my first negative review in a long time. I'll preface by saying I…read moreprefer to give the benefit of the no doubt. After a great experience at the MOCO we decided to grab a quick bite to eat. We came to this Brasserie due to the great reviews. The initial interaction was excellent. The host/server said we have a few tables please wait here for about five minutes and I'll get you seated. Great! About two minutes later, a different server came up to us and asked us to wait outside. This was not being asked to wait but the attitude and unprofessionalism that led to this negative experience. I would Poor service but it was more lack of customer service. Would not recommend there are no open tables. First impression last a life time. Cheers

This place is absolutely perfect. Excellent food, ambiance, service! We liked it so much that we…read morecame two days in a row!

Came here on a Monday night with a reservation and the restaurant was full. Highly recommend a…read morereservation. Service was friendly, but timing can be a little bit off. They do make up for it with their personalities. The restaurant itself is small and typically can hold groups of 2 to 5. The menu is small, but all the dishes are high quality. 1. Amuse bouche goat cheese - had a nice smoky flavor and fresh 2. Scallops - small but packed with flavor. There is a white sauce that complimented the scallops and the bread pastry with onions 3. Goat cheese terrine - very nice soft goat cheese mixed with onions as well as berry and veggies. Only wish there was more bread. 4. Sea bream - very nicely done with a fresh taste of the meat and a crispy skin. Pairs well with its sauce and tomatoes. 5. Ravioli - nicely done al dente with a herby sauce and packed ravioli 6. Bread pudding - one of the best I've had and came out fresh and hot. Comes with a white sauce as well as boozy caramel sauce. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant which has received very nice reviews for over 10 years. I'm glad we chose this restaurant during my stay here.

Out of all the restaurants I dined at over two weeks in the Netherlands and France, my lunch at…read moreRIJKS® was the single best meal I had -- and I had many excellent meals. But only at RIJKS® was I really surprised, and only at RIJKS® did I find myself obsessing over dishes long after the meal was a distant memory. The dish that really knocked me for a loop was the amuse bouche, a broth of leeks with tarragon oil served as a small shot. I found myself craving noodles with it; the restaurant is really missing something by not serving this with ramen or udon or something. (The young ladies at the next table said the exact same thing.) The prix fixe lunch menu is an exceptional deal with fantastic dishes: The green gazpacho delivers the freshness of green tomatoes, bell peppers, unripened strawberries, and herbs. The optional laab course is fresh and light, with the goat meat having no funky, "goaty" flavor. The chicken thigh course represented Indonesian flavors better than either of the actual Indonesian restuarants I visited in Amsterdam, while the dessert had a restrained, faint sweetness that finished the meal perfectly. Service was warm and friendly, and the room is comfortable and elegant. The wood paneling sets the perfect balance between modernity and the historicism of the Rijksmuseum that houses it. Most importantly, the meal was an excellent price for the quality of the food and service (€55 for three courses, €20 for the additional laab course). Even if one has no plans to tour the Rijksmuseum, no one should pass up the chance to dine at RIJKS® when in Amsterdam.

Went here for lunch and the food and service were amazing!…read more I had the tasting menu and my friend had the vegetarian tasting menu. They made sure that my menu was lactose free. The flavors were wonderful and the descriptions of the food sound so simple, but the flavors are very complex. Excellent pacing of the courses. We had told them that we needed to catch a train and they were very mindful of the timing. Nice modern restaurant with nice spacing between the tables.