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    Harlem Soul Food

    4.0 (85 reviews)
    ModerateSoul Food, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Really good nachos and bitterballens. Great beer selection. Good service. Good location, close to other bars to bar hop.

    Were back!!
    Rawdon T.

    This spot was a really nice place to visit. The first time we came here it was a bit u settling because restaurant just closed the kitchen to turn over for dinner and they did not have a cocktail menu at all, but after talking to one of the chefs who was enjoying an off duty drink we were delighted to stay the extra hour till the kitchen opened back up for dinner. This restaurant given their great food menu desperately needs a cocktail menu but after talking to the bartender he informed us that cocktails are not really big in Amsterdam and that they are mainly into beers. To drink I ordered a Jack and 7-up which i was told is a strange combination and to eat I ordered the spareribs which came with red coleslaw with raisins which was amazing, rice, and corn on the cob. Once i discovered that this was a winner i ordered the-exact same thing the very next night i came.

    Kold W.

    p.s. went for a second visit and was Served 'red boned' wings obviously Undercooked! And onion rings that Were from a processed giant bag. Fresh Onion rings are so simple a Monkey could make them. And Make them Krispy! Also when I Asked the 'waitress' for a to go Packing I was 'thrown' a plastic Bag with a foil box no lid and no Aluminum foil to wrap the box. As if a kitchen does not have a Box of foil? Which I wouldn't Had needed if the cook would Have actually fully cooked the Chicken Wings. Biting into a Piece of chicken and seeing Red made me 'See Red'!.

    Tomato soup - delish!
    Melanie M.

    Someone suggested we try Harlem Soul Food and it lives up to the 4 star rating! It's a super cozy atmosphere, where we were welcome to sit at any table and promptly given menus. We split the tomato soup, the Archie Bells & the Wrap O'Clap. The tomato soup and the Archie Bells was delicious! The Wrap O Clap was a bit bland and boring, this is what brings the review down to 4 stars instead of 5. Totally worth it for a bite to eat! If you only order one thing make sure it's the TOMATO SOUP!

    Jasmine A.

    Food was good; nachos were great just needed more cheese for the ending but isn't that how it always goes‍ We came for a late lunch; I think the dinner service is probably more lively. Nice spot, I will visit again the next time I'm in Amsterdam.

    Melissa B.

    The spicy chicken nachos and the goat cheese with honey salad were delicious. I asked for avocado to be added to my salad & they gave me a very generous amount. The servers were very sweet and it was nice to sit outside by the street and people watch. More cars than expected on the street, tons of bikes & mo-peds zooming by. This was definitely a great spot for a late lunch our first day in Amsterdam!!

    Spare ribs, with Cole slaw. Saucy and tender infused with Jamaican spices.
    Liz G.

    Soul food in Amsterdam... put that in the name of an eatery and anyone will flock to it. Small place with great flavors plus a lil Jamaican flare. Difficult to get a table outside as they were full but we did enjoy the music inside. We tried the Spicy chicken nachos (these are a must) as a starter, Jerk chicken and spare ribs for dinner. Lots of flavor and large potions. Service is a lil slow but very friendly, enjoy the music while you wait or talk to other guest. The ambiance in this place makes up for the lack of quick service.

    The Q.

    Its not typical soulfood...but it serves its purpose. I got the jerk chicken...which came with rice, cabbage, mashed sweet potatoes, white beans and peppers. Only after mixing together did the flavors compliment each other. The jerk isn't spicy and yields more to spicy bbq chicken. But again, it adapts to the local palette. So it was just perfect. I didn't order the nachos and i know the menu will not be appealing to those who are accustomed to soulfood. But give it a try :).

    Jerk chicken with purple coleslaw, plantains rice and salad
    Tariel T.

    While vacationing away from home, I'm always curious to taste food that reminds me of home. I know there are Dutch cuisines, but I was interested in knowing their take on soul food. My boyfriend and myself searched yelp and came across this place. When walking in you can tell this place is popular, it was full when we got here. At first you would be a little turned off by the lack of communication and attentiveness from the bartenders/waitress/ hostess. We almost had one drink and left. However upon sitting there for a bit, the bartender and chef chatted us up and we decided to stay. I'm glad we did, we came twice and both times the meal was good. I ordered the jerk chicken that came with a small salad, rice and purple coleslaw. That coleslaw was absolutely delicious, i have reservations to make that myself. The next day I ordered the fish dish which was a little under seasoned but still nicely cooked. One gripe I would say is they need a drink menu that offer popular cocktail options, other than that, we ate there twice, and if ever back in Amsterdam, I will eat there everyday.

    Alicia-Nick S.

    My "home" bar in the area. They are always playing 60's and 70's Classic rock and the beer is always cold. There is usually an American cook downstairs so the nachos are on point. Rest of the food is decent and fresh. It is a quiet place off the main drag with friendly smiles and nice atmosphere. If I happened to be here (which is highly likely) I will gladly buy you a beer.

    Small Heineken 2,80€

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    Sat 10 min in a bunch of cigarette smoke to get up and leave with no service. This is one of the worst places to stop if you have a family.

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    Cool atmosphere. Nice staff. They seem to have fun working there. And great food. Small place, so get there early.

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    The food was wayyyy better than what I expected, honestly the jerked chicken was the best food I've had since traveling around Europe.

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    Awesome little bar. Best nachos ever. Much better than what we have in the good ol' USA!! Our waiter was great.

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    I didn't order the nachos and i know the menu will not be appealing to those who are accustomed to soulfood.

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    Flying Dutchmen Cocktails

    4.7(25 reviews)
    1.4 kmCentrum

    We stopped here for a cocktail. We did not have reservations so we had to wait until something…read moreopened. The server brought over a pinkish liquid and I asked what it was. He said water, so I assumed it was it was tinted from the lighting. When I took a sip it was a flavored water. I asked if it was gluten-free and he was very rude in his response. Basically was like um yea it just has spices in it. Spices may not be gluten free and could be of concern for a celiac. I asked him if any drinks were gluten free and he said all but 2. I wasn't confident that the drinks would be made separately from the non- gluten drinks so I opted not to get one. My friend got the bees knees and said it was really tasty. The server did come back and switch my water to regular at the end but he should have been upfront with what he gave to prevent any exposure to peoples allergies.

    Flying Dutchmen is a really cool spot with great cocktails…read more I visited at 4 PM, shortly after opening, and got a table easily. It's a small space and can fill up quickly. The space is really cool, with some neat lit-up signs behind the bar and antique paintings on the ceiling. I tried a few cocktails and they were all tasty. These included the Flying Dutchmen -- their signature cocktail -- and the Umami Margarita. I was a bit hesitant about the Dutchmen because it was with gin and orange, but I liked it a lot. The margarita was unusual with some mushroom dust on the rim. Our server was very friendly and helpful.

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    Beautiful bar with a large selection :)

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    4.4(127 reviews)
    1.6 kmCentrum
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    Thanks to Iago from NJoy, we heard about this soeakeasy and decided to check it out. Reservations…read morerecommended. Carlota who answered the doorbell, was able to accommodate us at the bar (our preferred seating anyway). She took our coats, placed them in the coat closet up front and led us inside. Once seated, we were given gorgeous ruby red complimentary aperitif (hibiscus, honey, ginger). The drink menu is interesting, based on the concept of growing up, with more basic tastes to start and more mature complex tastes later on in life. (The drinks are more complex the later in the menu). I ordered the Awake at Last, and my husband ordered the Ruby Stone. Mine was sweet and coffee flavored and his was more tart and sour cherry flavored. When I tried his drink, I immediately felt nostalgic because it reminded me of umeboshi (pickled plum in Japanese food), so we ended up trading drinks. Both were great for supping. Sitting at the bar was fun, watching the bartender at his work. He was silent, focused, skilled, professional. So glad we checked it out! I didn't post pictures of the entrance or inside because I'll leave it to you to discover! (The fun of a speakeasy).

    This place is a speak easy where we found the hidden door and rang the bell. We didn't have…read morereservations but they let us share a booth for 45 mins. They brought us a welcome cocktail to cleanse the palette and explained the menu. The servers/bartenders were very knowledgeable regarding what drinks could be made GF. I ordered the Danonino - it came with three different flavors. It was sweet but really good. Will def come back and try other drinks! Highly recommend.

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    Door 74 - Great drinks and atmosphere!

    Great drinks and atmosphere!

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