One of the best meals I've had in my 15 years of traveling to this city…read more If I were to sum this place up in a slogan, it's "Refined without being pretentious" 5 Course "surprise"/ tasting menu with wine pairing. Was just amazing. New and interesting approaches and presentations at classic Nederlands/ "Dutch" tastes. And an excellent value. Every ingredient is purported to be of product of the Netherlands; other than the wines. Amuse-bouche was interesting with a vegetable shooter, mini savory pastries and a madeleine type of cake in a sweet/ savoury puree. Started with an ossenworst type of dish, but it was served more in a tartare format, traditionally dressed with the tastes of pickled cucumber & onion (appearing as purees) and mustard .. but the mustard was in the form of an ice cream.. which being colder than the tartare, made it such a great experience. Nice Pinot Noir to go with it. Second course was these beautifully textured cod fish cheeks that must have been delicately poached, along side of North Sea/ 'grey' shrimp and dressed with beet root and a bacon-fat foam. Amazing. The wine was a Chardonnay from Edd's, a Dutch ex-pat's vineyard in the Algarve, and one which I was so impressed by that I've already ordered a case. Perfect pair. Third/ Main was a nice sirloin cut of beef cooked to perfection, in terms of the inside, for a nice, even texture; though I wish it was a bit more scorched on the outside to add a bit of layering to the bite and char to the taste. This was served with spots of puree of vegetables and stalks of cut white hollands asparagus. A Syrah blend from Edd's helped this one along as it was delicious. The cheese course was incredible. Starting from left to right in terms of intensity, these Dutch cheeses could go head to head with any in Europe.. To get in to detail here I'd be lying because at that point the conversation at the huge round table, aided by the great wines, has left some holes in my memory.. but it was delicious.. and paired with a nice Porto that complemented the cheeses, particularly the Munster-ish(?) semi-soft cow with annatto rind, was out of this world. And a week later, I can still taste the blue cheese which the dish ended with. The dessert was a nutty chocolate cake that resembled a brownie, served with a simple ice cream and strawberries. Paired with an ultra sweet dessert wine; details on which have escaped me but it was chocolatey and nutty just like the dish. Great. The service was ultra-friendly and kind.. on the upscale-casual side, for better or worse at times. We felt welcome, accommodated and most importantly, comfortable throughout the excellent meal. Atmosphere was likewise A+. Love this place. Will be back for sure, and as I am doing now, will be recommending it. P.S. They do accept American Express/ AMEX.

We stopped in here, originally hoping to get a beer before our table opened at the Seafood Bar. The…read morebartender was more than pleasant and helpful, going over each of the excellent beer options, even providing samples of everything they had on tap. Decided to order some dishes and I'm glad we did. Fantastic pickled haring. Some smoked trout with the most delicious beets. And cheese croquettes. A bit of a hidden gem but definitely worth hunting down.

Love the quality and creativity of the food. The tasting menu with wine pairing was perfect. The…read morechef and owner were very friendly and passionate about his food. Will definitely go back.

Came here my first night in Amsterdam. The restaurant normally was closed that day but they opened…read morefor a special occasion. Because of this it wasn't their standard menu, but still well worth it! The owner and chef came and explained the various dishes and how they were prepared (did the 3 courses). They were friendly and the food was wonderful. It is a mix of French and Dutch mixed together which makes it unique. It's a quiet small place but definitely recommend to others.

Very nice ambiance and feels a bit more local than many other restaurants in Rembrandtplein. At…read morefirst we walked in with no reservation and were denied a table, despite many tables being free. We then used the "Table" app to book a reservation and came back later for a table. Very strange experience with that host. But all the effort was worth it, since the food was very tasty. Steak Taatar: Always a treat. Finely cut pieces of raw beef with nice spices. You mix in the egg yourself. Served with fries though, instead of toasted bread. So you can't really spread it. Think bread would be a better pairing. Meatballs & Stamppot: Traditionally Dutch dish. Only one meatball, that was shaped more like an oval than a ball. Nice mashed potatoes with greens and gravy. The crispy lardons were especially tasty. Very comforting. Though the single meatball felt kinda skimpy compared to other places that serve large meatballs or more multiple meatballs. Huisgemaakte Advocaat: Not quite the eggnog I know from the USA. Was more like a pudding consistency, though tasted very much like eggnog. I especially liked the flavorful jenever giving it a nice alcoholic kick. Citroen-meringuetaart: Love meringue pies. The tart and sweet fruit layer. The fluffy meringue layer. A perfectly creamy and refreshing way to end a meal.

We came here looking for a great meal after being stuck in Covid quarantine hades. It is a classy…read moreclassic dinner place where one takes their time to enjoy every bite . Craft beers are served in glasses decorated for their brand. We had the rib-eye steak with béarnaise sauce which was perfectly cooked but seasoned differently then we would in the USA The lemon meringue pie was perhaps the best we had ever had

Probably the best dining experience I had in Amsterdam. Came here for my last night in Amsterdam…read moreand it was a great way to end my trip altogether. My friend and I pretty much did a three course meal here and it was one hell of a three course meal. We started our with Greetje's Big Beginning which included all 6 of their starters including Roulade of Spring Chicken, Pickled and Smoked Sea Bream Fillet, Mousse of Dutch Lady Blue Cheese, Bouillon of Dutch Beefsteak Tomatoes, Green Pea Soup (which I liked the best), and Crispy Sautéed Black Pudding. For the main course I got the Lamb (Greetje's favorite) which is a roasted fillet of lamb with green asparagus, green beans, potato gratin and its own gravy with heather honey. Very highly recommend this selection for your main. The course was then followed by the Greetje's Grand Finale which included all of their desserts on their menu. All of this came at the cost of €55 per person which is quite the deal. The service is phenomenal. They were very welcoming and made sure you watch your steps going up as some of the steps were taller than others. Very helpful recommendations were provided and recommendations on what to eat first when the Greetje's Big Beginning and the Greetje's Grand Finale came out added to the dining experience. Highly recommended spot to book a reservation when in Amsterdam.

Wonderful small quaint restaurant. Pretty quiet when I walked in. Service was pretty consistent…read more The wine list wasn't huge. The food was great. I had the lamp. It was served with potato gratin on the side. I think without the potatoes it would have been slightly dull. The soup I had was a green pea soup. It was delicious. Two thumbs up. I definitely recommend this for a date night restaurant.

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.

Spawn A recently married My Favorite DIL and I cannot stress how happy I am about it. She's amazing…read moreand he's just giddy that he gets to spend the rest of his life with her. This restaurant hosted the reception. The food was delicious. *Everything* was fantastic. The chef was even kind enough to make special dishes for me (vegetarian). And those dishes were delightful! There was a beet dish that was so incredible that I still think about it sometimes. The staff here were friendly and attentive. They kept our glasses topped off and the tables cleared with great care and efficiency. Top notch service. The vibe was refined but relaxed. There was a lovely terrace that appears to offer seating when the weather permits.

Each person, from chef to waiter to hostess and bus person was friendly, helpful and kind. They…read moreseemed genuinely interested in helping two reitrement aged parents host a lovely dinner for their son and partner who lived currently in Haarlem. The food was excellent! And the whole experience special and momentous. Praise deserved for the team's graciousness and extraordinary food! Bravo!!!

I loooooove their breakfast! I live near by and I have to say.. Have the Drovers Dog breakfast - it…read moreis to die for! It literally has everything you can possibly imagine - poached egg (or not if you prefer your egg cooked differently) sausages, beans, mushrooms.. I can't name the whole bunch anymore but I had it 3 times now and always the best thing! Coffees are great, cakes and pies will bring you over the moon (at least that's what happened when I had their merengue with fresh fruits) and I will keep coming back there! Nice interior as well, location is also beautiful - but the foooood, go for the food and coffee! They also serve dinner and alcohol ++ but i have yet to try these there

I went to Drovers Dog today to be the first one to write about it on Yelp ;) and I read about it…read morelast week and of course, not unimportant, because I was hungry. Drovers Dog has opened very recently and I think it is nice that Amsterdam Oost is getting more cool spots lately. I think there used to be a shortage of nice places to hang out in Oost, but it is getting better. I also love that the brunch culture is getting more popular in Amsterdam these days! Drovers Dog looks very cool and gezellig. There is a lot of natural light thanks to the big windows, the bar and furniture are made of wood and there are little plants on the tables. Outside is quite a big terrace. I love the all day breakfast concept and it is very cool that this place is opened 'till 10 PM. After having a look at their menu I went to the bar to order my things. Unfortunately they told me that it was so busy that they were way behind on their orders and that they would take no orders for the next 20 minutes and that they were very sorry. We could order our drinks now and our food in 20 minutes.. Okay, well. That's okay, we were in no hurry. We ordered a banana chocolate smoothie and a strawberry and rose ice tea. The smoothie was very nice but the ice tea absolutely lacked flavour and was watery. I do not recommend it. After waiting 25 minutes I asked if it was possible to order our food. They told me that sadly I could only order wraps because they were out on the other food. (they were out on pastries as well.) I was quite disappointed because I had set my mind on the corn fritters but ok, lets have a wrap then. We ordered a Serrano ham wrap and I choose the spicy mayonnaise to go with it and a grilled chicken wrap with hummus. I also ordered a flat white. So.. it was 1.30PM and they were already out of food. That's not really good in your opening weekend, after being featured in 'Het Parool', right? The flat white was really nice. Great coffee. The wraps weren't very special though. It tasted alright I guess but I expected a lot more of this. It also was my only option. When we came in there were people eating corn fritters, burgers, eggs benedict...and all I got was a not-so-special wrap?? mehhh. The experience was not as pleasant as I expected. It all seemed very unprofessional. The waitress was constantly searching for the right tables, service was very slow, we had to wait long and they were out of almost everything, Hopefully these were all beginners problems. I will go back in a few months to see if they have improved,. I want to be positive here! I do think this place has potential so that's why I give 3 stars.

Lovely spot with indoor, outdoor and upstairs seating -- bigger than it appears at first glance…read more Super nice wait staff, but not as attentive as they might be when needing extra things. Lots of locals and not touristy at all when we happened in on a Friday at lunch. The goat salad portion was twice the size I expected. Tomato & basil soup is good. Coffee is very strong. Had lots of lots of little desserts that we didn't have room for. Very quaint. Nice ladies rest room on the lower level.

Cute little cafe. Loved the food and friendly service. Ordered a soup, hummus sandwich and goat…read morecheese sandwich. For drinks we got the green smoothie, a latte and a machinations. Everything we ordered was good with hearty portions and reasonably priced.