This place was great. I went on a recommendation from a co-worker while in Zwolle. They provided…read moreme an English menu after watching me struggle using Google translator. I order the lamb burger and it was fantastic. When I return to Zwolle I will be back.

Short review. This is by far the best Restaurant in Deventer…read more The link is not correct. It's http://www.restaurantboas.nl/

As a solo diner on a mission to find a quirky, charming spot, I stumbled upon this…read morerestaurant--except, at first, I wasn't entirely sure it *was* a restaurant. Tucked away from the road, with a veranda overlooking a peaceful pond, it had the aura of a secret escape rather than an eatery. I had to blink twice before convincing myself I wasn't trespassing into someone's very scenic backyard. Since the rain was doing its best to ruin my dream of pondside dining, I headed inside and was greeted warmly. A friendly waitress translated the Dutch menu into English with the patience of a saint, ensuring I didn't accidentally order something that would challenge my taste buds in unexpected ways. Enter my meal: a gloriously crafted open egg sandwich with salad, paired with decaf coffee (yes, I'm *that* person). What can I say? It was delicious--so delicious, in fact, that my stomach betrayed me, forcing me to stop at just half. If I had room for regrets, it would be that my appetite wasn't large enough for the full experience. I also made an amusing blunder, mistakenly assuming that the two wonderful waitresses assisting me were sisters. One of them laughed and gently corrected me--proving, yet again, that my detective skills are absolutely nonexistent. Final verdict? A hidden treasure, friendly staff who tolerate confused solo diners with grace, and a meal worth dreaming about. Also, your wallet will thank you. 10/10, would gladly get lost finding this place again!

So enjoyable! You almost sit ON the water, with fortunately a low fencing around the tables to keep…read morethe fowl at bay. My husband and I took some time off for lunch because beautiful Dutch weather doesn't occur often. We shared the starter soup and ordered different luncheon entrees. We quite enjoyed the lobster soup; though I hate to say, I have had better. I am still looking to re-create that lobster soup experience I had when hubby surprised me with a trip to Iceland for my 50th, and the Blue Lagoon was our hang-out during my special day. In this case, the soup was almost-but-not-quite-there-next-to-perfection, so the reason for my 4 stars. Maybe next time I can upgrade them to 5, with different dishes. My carpaccio beef salad sandwich was good, and my husband was pleased with his salmon sandwich. Add to that the view, quiet ambiance, good service, and we had a lovely lunch. I do recommend.