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    Kitchen & Bar Van Rijn

    3.9 (35 reviews)
    PriceyBars, Steakhouses
    Closed 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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

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    Kevin C.

    We were walking around and desperately needed a place to sit and eat. We came to this place and the decor is amazing. Lots of paintings on the wall with ample seating inside and outside. I got the hamburger which really was cooked to perfection at medium. It didn't come with any sides. My son got the garden pasta which was not to his expectation. It definitely had its fair share of vegetables. While it wasn't what he was expecting, the flavor is not bad. My wife got the risotto which she thought was just ok. We also got an order of fries. Our waitress mixed up the order and they had to refire the pasta. While she owned up to the mistake, she definitely got above and beyond to apologize and offered us free desserts. She didn't have to but we appreciate her effort and sincerity. All in all, not bad food but I wouldn't give it a 4 stars.

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    Saurabh G.

    Went here after getting a recommendation from Phillipine W. The interior is one of the classiest interiors I have experienced for a mid-week lunch. They even use flat screens to display nothing but portraits! The service was really quick and attentive, somewhat fitting an American restaurant, but I attribute that to the suspiciously little lunch crowd. The utensils were, again, classy. We had a salad and a panini, shared between us. The salad came with a side of freshly baked brown bread, while the panini was made up of really fresh ingredients. It was hard not to follow up the meal with a dessert, but self-control persisted. The food is very competitively priced, at least for lunch, and I have a feeling that I will have many more lunches in the future. In the evening, the place has really good potential for meeting up with friends over good quality drinks.

    Ted S.

    Wonderful location across from Rembrandtplein Started off with the langoustine appetizer. It's a bit small to share with more than two people, but lots of good flavor. Had the duck breast and pork belly both were very good but the pork belly was a bit better. The flavors of the pork and the scallops with the sauces were very well executed.

    Carpaccio- a delicious open faced sandwich with thin slices of rare roast beef, arugula, cheese, pine nuts and pesto sauce.
    Mark L.

    I stopped by here for lunch on a day trip to Amsterdam when I had a long layover. This restaurant is right on Rembrandt Square and looks out on the square with large windows. There is a row of tables inside that look out right on the square, and then a long couch with small tables perfect for solo diners or couples that also have a great view. This is a great spot for people watching. The food was excellent. I got the Carpaccio sandwich, which was a very healthy appearing but tasty open faced sandwich, with thin slices of rare roast beef, asiago cheese, arugula and pine nuts on bread that was spread with a pesto sauce. There's a full bar but I opted for a coffee, which was a small size, about four ounces, and was espresso-like in strength. Service was very fast and friendly, and English and was spoken. All in all, a pleasant place to stop for lunch.

    Karina I.

    We've decided to spent Christmas evening in the wonderful place. All dishes from X-mass menu were delicious, especially skrei and scallops. It is not loud here, so you enjoy chatting with your friends. Service is excellent here, so I would strongly recommend visiting this place. Enjoy!

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    very, very good service. They took our allergies into account to the highest level. Food was basic, but nice.

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    Wonderful location across from Rembrandtplein Started off with the langoustine appetizer.

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    MR PORTER

    MR PORTER

    3.8(70 reviews)
    0.8 kmCentrum
    €€€€

    I'll start by saying . . . I'm a little spoiled living in a city with elite food and service, so I…read morealways factor that in when I travel. Mr. Porter is a vibe. Great ambiance, incredible views, and a solid overall experience. Service in Europe is . . . different. Not bad, just not what I'm used to, so I try not to let that impact things too much. One thing I do want to call out: my daughter's friend has a severe allergy to seafood, nuts, and kiwi, and the staff was incredibly attentive and accommodating. That wasn't our experience everywhere in Europe, so it definitely stood out and was appreciated. We went simple with two steaks: the "Mrs. Porter" and a bone-in ribeye. Mrs. Porter needed a little more seasoning, but the ribeye was . Sides? Honestly don't even remember them . . . which probably says enough. The highlight might've been the "Mr. Fox" dessert. They bring out this chocolate fox head, pour liquid nitrogen into it, and crack it open tableside. Super cool presentation. Dessert itself was good, not amazing . . . but I'd order it again just for the show. End of the day: great ambiance, great views, good food, and a fun experience. I'll definitely be back.

    Went for drinks only while waiting to check into our room. The views are decent and the servers…read moreand bartender were very nice. The drink prices on the other hand are outrageous. 36 euro for the smallest martini I've ever had. Don't get me wrong, it tasted great, but still. Paid about 82 euro for two martinis and a non alcoholic drink. Probably gonna steer clear for the rest of our trip. There are much better and more affordable options outside the hotel.

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    MR PORTER - Tomahawk (after being cut, amazing)

    Tomahawk (after being cut, amazing)

    MR PORTER - View past the Royal Palace to the square beyond.

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    View past the Royal Palace to the square beyond.

    TDQ Steaks Amsterdam - Lobster bisque

    TDQ Steaks Amsterdam

    3.9(76 reviews)
    1.2 kmCentrum
    €€€€

    Last night we ate at Steak Club Leidse, and this place was a disappointing folow. The appetizers…read moreand sides were average in comparison. The steak was not as good. No cocktail menu. Just not as good. Here are pics of my food. Not bad but not worth the asking prices.

    This restaurant came to us as a recommendation from the concierge from our hotel and we are so glad…read morewe listened. It's a nice little place, you can sit in the front of the restaurant where the chefs are cooking or the back dining room, away from the outer doors. We opted for the front, it was neat to watch them cut and cook our meat. We went with the Wagyu carpaccio, scallops, and tuna tartare as the appetizers. These were all absolutely incredible. So fresh tasting, made to perfection. The right amount of flavor. Next we ordered the tomahawk. We didn't realize until after we were eating that it was bison. It was so fantastic, I'm actually glad we didn't know because neither myself or husband had ever tried it before so it gave us the chance to try something new that we may not have ordered. It was cooked perfectly for us. The right amount of pink. It was so tender to chew and in my opinion the right about of fat on the cut. The lobster was great, it had the right amount of butter than a slight hint of lemon, not overpowering. The breads were good but the butters stood out, absolutely heavenly. So creamy and flavorful. I am going to dream about this when we leave. The broccoli/cauliflower and mushrooms were just ok to us, nothing gave us a wow on them. Overall the meal was fantastic. My husband said it was the best meal in his life. Our server was very kind and attentive. The chef and owner were also exceptional. Everyone made us feel very welcomed and taken care of. We never felt like we were being overlooked or ignored. We would recommend this place if you're looking for a great meal and service and not a bad price tag. For the quality of food, the price is on par with that and worth it all.

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    TDQ Steaks Amsterdam - Dining area

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    TDQ Steaks Amsterdam - Tonic water yuzu flavor and berry

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    Tonic water yuzu flavor and berry

    Castell - T bone stake

    Castell

    4.2(96 reviews)
    0.9 kmCentrum
    €€€

    We had a group of 14 planning to go to dinner. We had to make 2 separate reservations because the…read morewebsite only allowed for a party up to 8. Four people ended up not being able to make it, and our party of 10 was seated together. The server was quite friendly and took drink orders immediately upon us being seated. He put those in while we looked at the menu. He answered questions about the menu and offered to refill our drinks. The spare ribs were excellent. The meat fell off the bone. The roasted vegetables were a nice mix and seasoned well. We were offered dessert when everyone was finished with dinner. We were well attended to without feeling rushed.

    I chose Castell based on the great reviews, and that my friend has never tried authentic Argentine…read moreparilla (grilled meats) before. Upon arrival, the host asked if we had made a reservation. Not knowing this was required, we were initially pleased that he agreed to accommodate our party of three. Then, things changed once we were seated. As we were looking over the menu to decide what to eat, I started coughing due to a "throat tickle." When I took a sip of water from the bottle I had been carrying with me, a different employee told me that I couldn't drink from my water bottle in the restaurant. When I explained why, he continued to make his point. A waitress came to take our food order, but seemed unhappy with our choices. Noticing this, when she returned to take our beverage order, we decided on only water instead of the wine we had originally planned to order. Throughout the rest of our time at Castell, my friend noticed that this waitress repeatedly gave me looks of disapproval. The food was the only good part of our experience, and I would give it alone 5 stars. There is a traditional fire grill on which the meats are prepared. The filet mignon and lamb chops were perfectly seasoned and delicious! Unfortunately, the rest of the experience was uncomfortable and unpleasant. Our waitress gave me an annoyed look when I requested the check. My friend and I split the payment. As she was paying, the waitress mentioned the "skip the tip" option, so my friend obliged her. I went ahead and paid a tip as I felt her problem was more about her than me. Despite the authenticity and quality of the menu selections, I cannot recommend Castell based on how we were treated.

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    Castell - Front of the restaurant

    Front of the restaurant

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