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    Ellis Gourmet Burger

    3.3 (37 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Kent H.

    Ellis was one of the worst dining experiences I have had in years. The food was overpriced for the quality we received. The burgers were overcooked compared to what we asked for and the nachos did not even have cheese on them. What really made Ellis atrocious was the service we received. It took 30 minutes after we ordered for us to receive any food. Even then, we did not receive a significant portion of our meal. After I talked to our waiter about the subpar service, she made numerous excuses and offered no apology. She didn't even offer a free dessert or appetizer as a way of showing remorse. Stay away from this place at all costs. You are better off eating out of a dumpster than coming to Ellis. You will leave impoverished, dissatisfied, and depressed after this dining experience.

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    Andy K.

    Don't make the claim I stopped here twice during my trip. Walking past at lunch, the outdoor seating drew me in. I stopped inside and was told that I could grab a seat. I sat down and waited about 10 min but no server came out so I continued on my way and dined elsewhere. I'm all for second chances. I made the hike back for dinner as I really wanted to try the best burger in town. I grabbed a seat at the bar and ordered a beer and app. While waiting for the app, they filled up inside with just one server. There was a manager present when I came in, but at this point he had disappeared. While I love a good burger, the halibut special was intriguing. The server recommended against it and we got our order in before the wave of others. The calamari app came out and had a frozen look to it. Shaped like onion rings, they were chewy. My burger was served up and I'm sure I frowned. It didn't have a good bun to burger ratio. The flavor of the toppings on the Special 2.0 was good, but it was cooked on the well side, not medium as per the menu. The fries and dip were very good. The manager did eventually reappear and helped out, but I think the rush killed the kitchen. Dinner at Cannibale Royal was far better. Given a choice, I wouldn't stop back.

    Vic V.

    Good food and a nice wait staff...place was decorated well too. Good location to people watch off the typical tourist beat.

    Eirin R.

    Really good burger, but unfortunately, in my opinion, not a gourmet burger. From a gourmet burger I would expect more. Nice place, not crowded, and a plus for that you can sit outside by the canal.

    Three alternative veggie burger available

    We walked by this nice restaurant the night before and decided to give it a try. It was really nice here and we cannot understand the previous review that the service should be better. The service was really good; friendly, attentive, funny and always smiling. We liked also their T-Shirts; some had "Order here" others had "Running for you" written on their back. The food was really good and they had 3 burger variations for vegetarians in their menu. Also awesome: the fries and the Gin&Tonic! The interior very nice. The bathroom was also brand new and spotless clean.

    Sam L.

    A nice burger place located on the Prinsengracht just a short distance from the Leidseplein. They have an interesting selection of burgers including a couple of vegetarian choices. I liked that they had large picnic style tables outside next to the canal that were under a large tree so that you could sit in the shade if you wanted. The burger I had had a large thick meat patty. It wasn't cooked medium rare but closer to rare. They also have milkshakes so I had to try one. It was essentially ice cream blended with a little milk. They must have used chocolate chip ice cream being there were little chocolate chips at the bottom of my.metal cup. The service wasn't bad but neither was it great. I'm going to give them another shot seeing as some people had a good experience.

    Worth it

    Great burger. Super friendly staff. Yes it maybe costs more than your fast food burger but it's good. Tyner forget to ask you how you like your burger but that's the only con we found. We just told them.

    Bad burgers and even worse service. The server kept sighing and rolling her eyes when my kids asked her not to put mustard in the burger. We got our burgers at least 20 minutes after placing the order and then after 3 reminders still didn't get the fries for another twenty minutes. We finally asked for the check and they brought us the fries after half of us had finished the burgers.

    Meat lover burger with bacon and cheese. Delicious.

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    Very amazing service and great food! Highly recommend!! Got a Ellis burger with fries and was Amazing and they have outdoor seating

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    Pretty good burger. We ordered the bacon burger and the lamb burger. Meat was juicy, paired with onion rings and a bier. Tasty lunch!

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    Very good meat, but the fries are terrible. Kind staff and nice location next to the canal.

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    Loved the fries and corn on the cob- they used a special coarse salt. Delicious. Friendly staff

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    The fact that it overlooked a canal and I could people watch and also eat my burger was just a bonus.

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    Lombardo's - Silence of the Lambs. Ththppthpththppthppp.

    Lombardo's

    4.5(125 reviews)
    0.5 kmCentrum
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    We were walking around doing some last minute shopping when we stumbled on Lombardo's. Now normally…read moreI wouldn't go for burgers when in Amsterdam, but I've been to Amsterdam enough times and hit all my spots at this point so why not try something new? Ordered the Truffle Wagyu Burger, which caught my eye when I was looking at the menu outside the restaurant. This did NOT disappoint at all. You can tell when a burger is made with some really good meat quality. This was readily apparent here because they were not afraid to cook this medium rare. It really doesn't get better than this! Staff were very friendly here! Even reposted my Instagram stories very quickly! One of my favorite things to do in Amsterdam is to walk around and find a great place to eat. Add another one to that list!

    There is almost *no* room to sit inside comfortably. Just a handful of bar stools around the sides,…read moreyou'll be cramped uncomfortably next to your neighbors. Busy lunch hours seemed to be dropping off around 13:30, about when I was there. It's possible there's an upstairs, but it was roped off on my visit. I decided to go with a unique combination, an unconventional choice, with the "Silence of the Lambs" burger, a patty made out of lamb, topped with goats cheese and sautéed onion. There was just one guy manning the register, and one lady cooking in the back. The first bite was divine, but towards the end I found it to mellow out to a rather neutral impression. I'd like to have tried a beef burger, and was contemplating the Dragon, but when in Ams. Worth a try, if convenient to do so.

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    Burgermeester - Mokum Cheeseburger at Burgermeester

    Burgermeester

    4.4(12 reviews)
    1.0 kmCentrum

    We just happened to see this restaurant while walking back towards our meet-up location during our…read morefree time in Amsterdam. I originally thought it was the German Burgermeister chain which we really liked in Lucerne. We were even more curious when finding out that it's a local burger spot with only 3 locations in Amsterdam. This one is located on Utrechtsestraat in the city center near Rembrandt Square. It appears to be a small space when you first enter. There's a downstairs kitchen with bar seating as well as a booth at the window. Their actual dining area is upstairs. We were greeted immediately and asked to sit anywhere. Our order was taken at the table. It was great service from the get-go! I think our biggest first impression was the cleanliness of the restaurant and bathrooms. You just don't see that level of clean just anywhere. The burgers here are exceptional. They are gourmet-type burgers that are cooked to order. We thought about getting fries with it, but decided not to after seeing the size of these burgers. I could barely eat it all. Our Mokum Cheese Burger was absolutely delicious and very juicy. I loved every topping. I can't name it all, but I know it had some type of aged cheese with a hint of horseradish in the sauce. The pickles were tasty. I wish I could give you every ingredient. All I know for sure is that it's made with Blonde d'Aquitaine beef. They have a cookbook for sale if you're interested. The drinks are varied from gin & tonic to beer, wine, and lemonade. I enjoyed their loose-leaf jasmine mandarin tea served hot. There's a little room upstairs for creative people who like to sketch. I saw some of them decorating the walls. Having a burger in different countries may seem uninspiring for some people. I've found it to be very telling of the local culture and flavor. Especially in restaurants that have a standard of high quality ingredients. This is one that I'd go back to when visiting Amsterdam. The service made it even better.

    Delicious inventive burgers and lovely service. Tried the cheese burger with harissa mayo and…read morepancetta and truffle fries. All were delicious. Little touches like finely shave onions on the burger instead of thick sliced rings made for a better overall burger. Definitely recommend

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    A adult & kid area for drawing & creativity

    Burgermeester - Booth seating upstairs

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    Ellis Gourmet Burger - burgers - Updated September 2026

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