Adorable, handsome unique tower on the water; there is a pier behind the tower to view the…read moreentirety. There is a bar in the first floor that serves "The Heinekenbier" among others, and the restaurant on the 3rd floor descends back to the 2nd and is totally medieval in design, reached by tight winding brick staircase in the monkey tower.

My wife and I visited De Hoofdtoren mainly because of the novelty of eating inside a 1600s gate…read morehouse that used to be on the south sea (now on a lake). Turns out the food is really excellent and the service is friendly. They had just launched a new menu when we paid a visit and the sandwiches for lunch were delicious, though not exactly filling. Probably an appropriate serving size. The view from the small windows isn't too expansive, but the atmosphere is still very nice. We'd definitely skip the street level restaurants to dine here again.

The Pantry serves authentic Dutch food in a cozy environment. Definitely get one of their…read moreprix-fixe menus. It includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert. If you are sharing a meal with someone, get items from a different prix-fixe menu and you can both try a variety of items. We enjoyed: * Charcuterie plate: sausages taste minimally processed and delicious * Beef and onion stew: taste slightly different than ones in America * Cauliflower and cheese oven bake: vegetarian's comfort food * Hutspot (mashed potatoes and carrots) and meatballs: non-vegetarian's comfort food * Pea soup with smoked ham For desserts, we had chocolate mousse and vlaflip (vanilla custard) and they were just okay. I'm not sure if desserts are the Dutch's strengths, except maybe the Dutch apple pie. They even bottle their own house beer. The restaurant is small. Try to make a reservation if you can. We didn't have a reservation, but went to the restaurant at around 5PM and were seated in about 15 minutes. At times, the line could get very long, but the staff is still welcoming and ensures that everyone gets served...eventually.

Highly recommended! This is truly Amsterdam experience--a cozy restaurant that feels very Dutch. In…read morea city with a lot of great restaurants, it is a stand out. You must be punctual. The reservations are in time blocks--so everyone enters together at the reservation time. It is orderly, not a mad rush, but they are serious about the reservation timing. We ordered Menu 3 (pictured) which was excellent for comfort food: --Trio of Dutch sausages, bread, Amsterdam pickles, and mustard --Hachee served with red cabbage and mashed potatoes --Chocolate duo with advocaat (chocolate mousse and ice cream) To get the reservation, we had to wait at our computer on the day the reservations open, then book immediately. It was hard reservation to get, but very much worth it.

Warm and welcoming restaurant with friendly stafff and and great cappuccinos (that come with a shot…read moreof whipped cream and maybe amaretto?) very tasty!! The Applesap came with a lollipop, and my son loved that. The chicken satay was super tasty and came with crispy fries and plenty of mayonnaise. The veggie lasagna was dense and flavorful. Very hearty dish. The butter cake was delicious. I wish I had an entire cake of it!

This restaurant has a special place in my heart! I stayed at an airbnb right next to De Wandelaar…read moreand talked to the owner a few times during my stay. The interior was very warm and cozy. Most people dining were locals, which was a refreshing and interesting environment that fascinates me when traveling. The food was absolutely amazing - we had the fish entree and steak entree. The fish entree was honestly one of the best seafood dishes that I've ever had, perfectly cooked and with a great balance of flavors. The bearnaise sauce was insanely good as well. The people working here are so sweet and welcoming, and I think that this restaurant really reflects Haarlem as a whole - effortlessly charming and cozy.

Finally had a chance to stop-in to this slightly hidden gem in Haarlem last week for a friend's…read morebirthday dinner and it was really, really nice! We sat outside because it was almost warm enough in Holland ;), and everyone ordered a 3-course option. I had a lentil salad starter that was fantastic, a salmon entree that was good - not quite as cooked as I prefer salmon to be, and a creme brulee for dessert, which was off-the-charts fantastic. OFF. THE. CHARTS. CREME. BRULEE!! The wine selection wasn't quite as good as the food, but not bad. The ambience is perfect in this quiet, church-centered neighborhood, and I can't wait to go back and sit inside - because the interior looks super gezellig! A very good find.

From the owner: De keuken van de Kastanje is smaakvol, puur en eerlijk. Bij de Kastanje kunt u niet alleen terecht…read morevoor een heerlijk hoofdgerecht maar ook voor een volledig verzorgde avond uit. wij vullen dit graag voor u in. Dineren in een sfeervolle ambiance, onder het genot van een goed glas wijn en zwoele moderne klanken van lounge en jazz muziek maakt uw avond uit compleet. Laat u verwennen en maak kennis met bijzondere smaakcombinaties die onze chef met veel passie en creativiteit voor u heeft samengesteld. Onze menukaart wisselt mee met de vier seizoenen waardoor er altijd met mooie, eerlijke producten gewerkt wordt welke vers bereid worden in eigen keuken. Kwaliteit en presentatie staan bij ons hoog in het vaandel. Ons team verstaat haar vak, en doet er alles aan om u zich thuis te laten voelen. U bent van harte welkom om de smaak en sfeer te proeven die ons restaurant u te bieden heeft.

Came here just for breakfast. The interior is spacious and elegant. The breakfast menu is a bit…read morelimited in my opinion, but still good. I got the Croque Madame which was yummy. Service was fine. I have no complaints about this place, but it was nothing mind-blowing.

We were 2 times it ws delicious but the menü is limited…read more Service eas good espresso was best of everything

Yes, this place is definitely expensive but you're paying for the view. It's probably the nicest…read morebeach restaurant around this area, and I biked to many of them! The service is pretty slow but they are happy to let you sit as long as you like. I especially appreciated that when I told them about my dietary restrictions, they offered me a menu listing ALL allergens in the dishes! This was super helpful, and I felt that they were happy to accommodate. The chips/fries came with a whole tube of local Dutch mayonnaise. Also, when I asked for ketchup for my chips/fries, it was the first time in the Netherlands that I got more ketchup than I needed - and this made me really happy. The fresh mint tea was nice, and came with the requisite speculoos biscuit cookie. I'd say come by for a nice atmosphere and the ocean-facing view, but it's probably a one-time thing for visiting if you're in the area with friends. Nice for drinks and hanging out in the sun (if you're lucky enough to have sun in the Netherlands).

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From the owner: Een strandpaviljoen voor jong en oud waar u het gehele jaar terecht kunt voor een lekker hapje en…read moredrankje.

Great food, big portions and the quality was outstanding. The staff is very friendly and are good…read moreconnoisseur of their wines. A place to relax. No pressure and great atmosphere. Compliments!!!