Fun place with super friendly staff. The house Chardonnay wine was lacking a bit but other than…read morethat this place has always been nice to us. We had drinks here on New Years Day when it was pouring rain outside and many other places closed. They are very attentive with the table service, collecting dirty dishes and cleaning the table too. The wooden chairs remind me of something back in grade school but at least it encourages us to stand up after a couple of hours.

First stop in Amsterdam didn't disappoint. Great food and wine. Awesome Al fresco atmosphere.read more

We really enjoyed our lunch here. The staff was all friendly and attentive. We were there on Sunday…read moreso we were able to get the Sunday roast dinner which was excellent. We also enjoyed the wings and dumplings. Sat outside and enjoyed the views- really cool place with great vibe.

Fun spot for a beer and a bite. Service was friendly and fast. Great spot for people watching!read more

We loved our dinner here. It was our first in Amsterdam and it was a lovely experience. We even…read morereturned the next day to enjoy a glass of wine outside.

The food was great! We really enjoyed De Reiger! The service was top notch! We loved it.read more

Best schnitzel! Service was amazing too... try the house made sauce, you'll want to take some homeread more

Excellent service- everyone was so friendly and helpful. Cute little pub with a couple tables…read moreoutside which we enjoyed. Tried a few different things and everything was good. Schnitzel was probably the best of what we tried the burger was good but different than what we were used to. Not a fan of the bacon. Never thought I'd say that!

This was quite near my hotel, and exhausted from two days wandering in the hot sun, close was just…read moreabout the only criteria. Upon arrival, a rather cold breeze picked up so I opted to sit inside, near the open door. My drink order was taken pretty quickly, but then getting my food order in took a while. I let them know I was gluten free and offered my paper explaining this in Dutch; at first the server didn't take it but said the kitchen could do it. He came back and said they'd make it without potatoes; I asked if the potatoes could be made plain, and he looked confused. He ended up asking for the paper after all and took it back to the kitchen. A good 30 minutes later, I got my dish - sea bream with some kind of sauce, mangetout, rocket and a side of roasted potatoes. It was alright; nothing amazing but I appreciate the care they our into assuring it was safe for me to eat. I had to ask to get the paper back; it has a greasy handprint now but at least I can continue safely eating for the rest of my trip. Three stars for so-so and slow service and food that wasn't worth the high-ish price.

My husband and I came here July 4, 2015. I gave this place 5 stars because the staff and food was…read moregreat. The kitchen was only open for 5 more minutes and the staff was completely fine with servicing us food. So we sat outside with the nice flow of their signs and people watched. It was great. I never thought I'd like fries and mayonnaise but it's pretty amazing!! PROS: - quick service - great staff - good food - good beers - drinks open till 3am - easy bike parking nearby CONS: - only serving food till 10pm

Presentation is a 4 but the taste-wise, the food is a 2.5. Shrimp dishes are pretty good…read more Strange house rule regarding water: We tried to order tap water to drink, but the male server/busser told us they didn't have tap water, so we ordered iced tea. When he brought us the bottled iced teas, he also brought us two glasses of water... So I guess you only get water if you order another drink? Tips for ordering: The "rib eye pork" pieces were super rare. Eat at your own risk. Don't order paella unless you have 2 hours to eat dinner. The paella took 1 hour and 30 minutes to come out!! When we ordered, the female server said the paella takes 20 minutes.

What a nice find. Most Spanish places use quite a bit of salt in the food. Barceloneta uses quite a…read morebit more finesse with a modern take on Spanish tapas. The barceloneta salad is a must. Huge prawns, fresh mushrooms, strawberries and tomatoes all perfectly dressed. Refreshing and satisfying. The paella is good with loads of seafood in it. My only criticism was the rice was a bit over cooked and came out mushy. The place inside is very comfortable and bordering elegant in spots. I would love to come back and try other dishes.

I attended a birthday party here. It was quite nice and relaxing. A lot of space in a unique area…read morein Oud-West. We didn't get dinner but had snacks. A lot of beer options too. The friendly service is a highlight of this special place. We really enjoyed the atmosphere.

We went to WG because we wanted a place in the neighborhood that served both burgers and nachos,…read morethat we hadn't been to before. The lunch menu is definitely reasonably priced and they have a decent selection of beers. I do think coming here has its merits. The wifi is free. It's pretty quiet. So if you want to set up shop here for a bit, maybe order an affordable lunch and linger then this would be a spot to consider, as most other free wifi places near Overtoom or Bilderdijkstraat can get pretty hectic. But here are my warnings: 1. The service was very slow, which I've become accustomed to in the city and I actually like taking my time eating but it was 13h on a Friday afternoon. There's a certain tolerable time frame to get a burger and nachos out. But what really bothered me was that the waitress decided to eat lunch during that time and clearly the priority was feeding herself and preparing her own drinks versus serving our dishes or attending to our order (the restaurant itself had maybe two other patrons at that time). We reminded her that we were still waiting for a drink, she acknowledged, and then prepared herself her own beverage, took a sip, then poured ours. Ugh. 2. The burger looked like a Burger King burger. A Whopper JR to be exact.

A very nice restaurant in the area. I came here for dinner for my first night visiting Amsterdam as…read moreI just settled into my hotel and this was a nice welcoming experience. I got the ravioli under the vegetarian section which was filled with ricotta, mushrooms, truffle hazulnuts, beurre noisette, and parmesan. Very tasty and filling. I also split with a buddy of mine an order of oysters under the starters section which were not too bad at all. I preferred not using the sauce that they provided. The service is excellent and courteous. Would recommend stopping by this place for a good meal.

We walked as far out as possible, trying to get away from the tourist-laden center of the town. Our…read morefirst choice of dining was booked and they recommended Bar Spek. So we kept walking and looking at our maps on our phone until we found Bar Spek. The dim lighting did not make it easy to find. We found spots at the bar. The bartender gave us recommendations for a bite and drinks. The atmosphere seemed hip and young. Not a traditional gastropub feel. Benches by the window where people were sitting and enjoying conversation, with tiny mismatched tables around. As we sipped our wines, we enjoyed the meat and cheese plate we ordered, which was large enough for two to share. My friend ordered a beef carpaccio because she just could not say no to that. No matter how much we ate, we didn't seem to make a dent in either one of those plates. As we watched one of the guys behind the bar prepare a cup of hot water with slices of ginger, we both knew what our next order was. We were both suffering from a head cold and needed a nice warm drink before continuing the night. So, smiling at him and pointing at the concoction he is making, I asked if we could have couple of those for a soothing drink! All warmed up and ready to brace the cold outside, we walked out.I had no clue that this would have been my best dining experience in Amsterdam on this trip! Nothing was able to top the quality, the friendliness, the atmosphere and the service!!!

Definitely the best german schnitzel in town!! Make sure to order the house black pepper sauce,…read moreand a beer (of course)If you can finish one of these babies, you won't have to eat for a full day... very cost-effective and incredibly delicious!! The service is amazing... you'll always see someone greet you with a big smile. It's like walking into a place you've known for years. Highly recommend this spot. I remembered to take a pic after I was halfway down (couldn't help myself). Will post one next time I'm there. Updated picture. Absolutely phenomenal!!

This bar is fantastic. I do not have to words to express how fantastic the bartender and staff are…read moreat this establishment. I went to eat and drink here on a rainy night. It was late and unbeknown to me the kitchen was closed when I tried to order food and a beer. Even though the kitchen was closed they offered to fry up some appetizers. Very kind and very appreciated as I was really hungry. The beer they recommended was the best I have ever had: Westmalle Trappist Dubbel. It was incredible. Please do yourself a favor and visit this great establishment, you will have a great time.