Nestled in the vibrant Czaar Peter neighborhood of Amsterdam-Oost, Café Czaar is a warm and…read morewelcoming spot. Expect a delightful mix of Dutch and European cuisine, with dishes ranging from comforting soups and ribs to tasty vegetarian and vegan options. Their bitterbatten and fried polenta are musts, and the Moscow mule is just as impressive. Best burger you'll ever have and tagliatelle you won't forget. Service is A-1. Café Czaar is also a lively social hub--there's always something happening. It's the kind of place where you can grab a casual lunch, meet friends for drinks, or join in on the fun late into the evening. If you're in Amsterdam-Oost and craving good vibes, great food, and a touch of local charm, Café Czaar is definitely worth a visit.

Came here on our first day in Amsterdam. Our hotel was right across the street from here and we…read morearrived at an odd time, so almost everything was closed until dinner. This was one of the few places we found that were open. It's kind of like a pub that also serves food. We were able to get seated immediately and we ordered a few items to hold us over until dinner. We ordered the beef carpaccio and the shrimp stew (forgot the name). They were both very tasty and we were satisfied. It is far from the main Amsterdam area, so it's probably not something you would come across on a visit to Amsterdam, but it was nice overall and I would recommend it.

Craft brewery that was established in the 80s in a former bathhouse. It's next to the amazing…read moreDeGooyer Windmill. The tasting room is well appointed and the outdoor patio area is pretty large. They primarily brew organic craft beers leaning towards Belgian influences. The beers we had were spectacular. Far superior than anything I've had in America and we've got some darn good breweries. My favorite is the Zatte Tripel. The food offerings were perfectly European. We shared a board of bread, sausages, cheese, olives, and nuts. Service was fast and friendly.

This is one of my favorite spots n I'm in love with their beers, especially the Tripel, and my…read morepersonal favorite is the IJwit.

Great selection of local beers. We had a couple appetizers as well and they were very good. Service…read morewas a little slow but friendly. Outside was very busy so they focused out there vs the tree of us inside. Good place to relax and try a few local breweries.

Great beer hall style dining establishments. Love all the food options and wide selection of beers…read more Very helpful servers.

Came to Amsterdam last year. Happened on this spot. Very hard to get to- do not be fooled by the…read morewalkable side that looks like there is a bridge - it is always closed! Enter through what looks like a deserted parking lot then you are almost there. We loved our visit so much that this year coming back to Amsterdam we book lodging in walking distance. We love Roest. It's like a rockabilly beach bar with a hip vibe and no fuss. We went back during the day as well and ordered food, which was also excellent. Go to Roest. Make the journey. You may end up walking a lot to get there but it'll be worth it! Dog friendly during the day at least when the beach side is open.

Nice sunny afternoon. Perfect place to chill with a cold beer and some snacks…read more If you want to, there is a wide artificial sandy beach facing the canal where you can lounge. It is all self service. In the bar drinks and by the roach coach the food. Burgers, patatas bravas and most of the usual bar food. All the surrounding buildings and also the bar are part of a dismiss factory/docks complex. The look and feel is nice post industrial decadence. Can be crowded

What a fabulous little pub with a wonderful local craft beer and cider list! The waiter/bartender…read morespoke English very well with us and was more than happy to make food and drink recommendations. There was no table for our party of 5 but he let us sit at a table that was reserved for someone who wouldn't be there for a bit. Great vibe, music and decor. It felt like a lot of locals hanging out there and everyone was incredibly friendly. Definitely recommend going a little out of your way to visit. We took an Uber from Central Station to Joost and it was about 20€, worth it since it was pouring down rain. This place was recommended to our friend by a brewer!

Very nice little craft beer bar near the port district. Lots of beers to choose from including some…read moreof the nearby craft breweries, friendly service and good atmosphere. Little terrace outside!

This place will not win awards for ambiance, but it will for food. And location. The chef clearly…read moretook pride in her tasty cake, as well she should.

Been there for drinks several times. It's a nice cafe in an former train station with a local crowd…read moreand friendly servers. Love it that they always play old music, from 50's music to Billie Holiday to Queen. The meal prices keep me from eating there, though I guess they're not that expensive for an Amsterdam restaurant. I had a burger once - and I mean A burger because absolutely nothing else is served with it as part of the 9EUR charge. There are definitely other places with better burgers for less money in other pars of town. The server did bring me a complimentary sample of mustard soup, which was really delicious. I'll keep going back for drinks :)

We were staying next door at The Manor, and stopped in for a beer when we first arrived in…read moreAmsterdam. The staff was friendly and the beer was tasty. We then stopped in for breakfast a couple of times, and the morning folks were just as friendly. It was basically empty inside, with great WiFi, and pretty solid breakfast food. What a great way to start the day! We had a enjoyed joking with the morning bartender about her '80's playlist, which was pretty decent.

Plus is that they are open late and nothing in this area is open late. Didn't really enjoy the bar…read morefood, got the hamburger and pizza and nachos.

I think I found out about Bar Botanique on instagram and it's been on my list to come by for…read morecocktails for a while. Like years. I was able to confirm, when I finally came in, that it is as lush and green on the inside as featured in their appealing social media photos. I tried a couple of cocktails. Service was great; they made sure that I was not waiting too long to place my next order. I found the cocktails imaginative and also good. The other customers were primarily friends who were meeting up for mid-afternoon Saturday drinks. I can see why; the atmosphere is great. I wasn't expecting this bar to be in the neighborhood it was in but it was not hard to find and it was also easy to get around afterward.

One of the few places open later in the day in Amsterdam, Bar Botanique is a solid restaurant and…read morenot actually a bar (haha). I had the risotto and the pizza here and both were very solid. Unfortunately, this place suffers from the consistently slow service you'll find in Amsterdam, but outside of that I can't any reason not to recommend it :)

Great dinner on a cold and rainy night. Service was very good. Had the bruschetta and fondue for 2…read more So good and warm, along with the gin and tonics.

Great service, great food, nice atmosphere. We felt lucky to have found this place. I would…read moredefinitely recommend for a casual meal or a drink.

Overly expensive, small portions with the claim that it's for sharing. Where I come you need…read morebigger portions to share. Drinks were expensive and nothing to write home about. Service was good for the time we were there, we left early.

Sweet potato fries were fresh, hot, and real. Blackened fish tacos were not at all blackened (very…read moredisappointing) but the seasonings, mayo-type mixture, and toppings made for a decent flavor. Soft tacos were blue corn shells but flavorless. This place serves tapas-style so you get 3 tiny tacos about the size of the palm of my hand. Service was friendly, menus have no English. Vibe is trendy, noise level on a Friday night after 10 pm--through the roof. If noise doesn't bother you the place is great fun, good for people-watching too. The outside patio of smokers is as big as the interior space of Louie Louie, and it is packed . Big downside is you have to pass through that to enter the restaurant. But this situation is Amstetdam. It is a trendy bar serving better than average snacks, and has good vegetarian choices. Overall I recommend Louie Louie.