Such a cool spot--full of history and amazing food! Definitely worth a visit!! The beer was really…read moregood. I wish the brewery was open but it's open in the summers and you can enjoy a drink by the canal

I never ate there but I went several time for a late after dinner drink.... yes.. out of the bubble…read more(Amsterdam) :) This place is in an old castle right in the center of Utrecht facing the main canal. Really a great setting. They have any kind of drinks but go for the home brewed beer... light, fresh and very very yummy. The ambiance is quite homey and there is also a big fireplace. Very very friendly and happy atmosphere. I really like it.

See my pics. The appetizer was toast, carpaccio, fresh mozzarella with basil and tomato, sambal…read moreolek, cheeses, smoked salmon, frietsaus/mayo, and pumpkin soup. Fantastic. Burger was good too.

Great place! Food is amazing even basic sandwich (Club Claar: chicken, bacon, cheese, tomato,…read moreguacamole, aïoli), burger with jalapeños sauce and Vondole spaghetti yuuuummmyyyyyy! We didn't take picture unfortunately too busy to eat and enjoy! Quantity and quality are joined with good price! Next time I want to try their cheesecake! Service and environment is also great. Highly recommended!

My family went here for dinner our first night in the Netherlands. I was very glad to be able to…read moreget in as a walk-in, but it was pretty quiet early on a rainy Monday evening. I think we were the first to arrive for dinner around five. We quickly settled on the option for a "carte blanche" chef's choice (four courses plus extras for 50 Euro). That sort of dinner is my post-night-flight ideal: Something exciting to keep everyone up late enough to ward off jet-lag, gladly entrusting many of the decisions to someone more awake. They suggested it would be reasonable to split that for two between our family of three, given the kid's smaller appetite, that was definitely the correct call. The meal was phenomenal, every dish was a beautiful blending of textures and flavors. They cleverly paired the dishes for each course. Everything looked perfect, starting with the food, but the whole dining area was a lovely space, including the view into the open kitchen. Even the flower arrangements around the dining room were strikingly beautiful. The staff were all very friendly and attentive. I enjoyed a beer from Utrecht's own Brouwerij Eleven to accompany my meal. Koenraad's selection of beer is smaller than their extensive wine list, but has a reasonable amount of variety. I didn't look at the wine list in detail, but the other parties present seemed pleased with their selections.

EXCELLENT food and great service. Good menu and surprisingly affordable for being so classy and in…read morethe middle of the shopping district.

From the owner: Bij Concours draait alles om ambacht en smaak. Iedere dag wordt er een nieuw verrassend 3 tot 6…read moregangen gangen menu geserveerd, geïnspireerd op het seizoen of vers van de (biologische) markt, uit de tuin of afkomstig van kleinschalige leveranciers met eenzelfde passie voor smaak.

A really nice surprise. Food was surprisingly well prepared, and the tapas where on very nice size,…read moreenough to share. Lots of options, including for vegetarians. Nice environment, average €9, it worth every cent spent there. Service, was fantastic, on time, and very friendly. Definitively I want to go back

Strolling through utrecht on a sunny day, most terraces are crowded. The terrace of 3 vrienden…read morehowever was still empty. We got a wine and bitterballen. The bitterballen were exactly as they should be: crunchy outside, warm inside. We got mustard to go with it, but it seemed to much effort for staff to serve this on the tray. Therefore, one star reduction (3 instead of 4). Service was friendly, dutch standard. Terrace was ideal for people watching.

During my visit I had a chance to try their quiche with kohlrabi and zucchini with a side of…read morepomegranate salad, which perfectly cut into the richness of the pie. The portion was so generous, that it could have easily been a lunch on it's own. But the dish of the day was THE highlight of the experience. It was a modern twist on Stamppot with a home-made rookworst and rich gravy and a truly delicious dish. If you ever want to try this Dutch classic, De Klub is the place to go (if they still have it on the menu). READ MORE ON THE BLOG http://www.nansypop.com/food/de-klub-modern-bistro-with-breakfast-lunch-dinner-at-vechtclub-xl/

A new menu every day with a theme, and totally inventive dishes. This place is one we will remember…read morefor years to come! We went for a Saturday brunch and enjoyed champagne, coffee and a sausage dish with potatoes and zucchini... completely brilliant flavor pairings, just loved every bite!

As a bar/club, this place is not what it once was. As the name "Stairway to Heaven" should till…read moreyou, this used to be a local celeb's answer to Hard Rock Café. Not sure what the hell is going on here these days though. Last time I was here during the day (at least two years ago) there was Spanish music coming through the speakers and arrogant, know-it-all "service". Last Saturday we were here at night. About a year ago there was still the usual crowd with the right music; rock, metal etc.. Last Saturday there was nineties music, about 2% of that was rock and the rest was dance and pop. Now that's just not right. I will say that I've been meaning to try the restaurant they run upstairs during the day, though not for the service. When I finally do eat here, I know I can expect an arrogant, naïve server. But the menu does look good, so hopefully at least the kitchen staff is knowledgeable. Also, when ordering food here you MUST sit upstairs because they won't serve you downstairs. Not sure why, because upstairs doesn't seat that many people and downstairs does. Weird. And last but not least. Toilets never seem to be clean, yet there is a cleaning lady there that demands you pay her. So if you use the toilet, sneak in on her break.

Good place, better during the day and in weekends. A good value for high tea. Friendly service.read more