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Rem Eiland

3.6 (31 reviews)
PriceyDesserts, Salad, Sandwiches

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Giulianna G.

This is one of the coolest restaurants I've been to in Amsterdam. With breathtaking views and also breathtaking staircases, the place is full of history and good food - of course. For those who visit, you might wonder how and why they built a restaurant up there (I know I did!) and there is actually a pretty interesting story behind it. History cut short, in the 60's there was only one television channel in The Netherlands (can you imagine that?) and the government did not allow commercial television, so they broadcasted from the sea! This island was built in the north sea, and was known back then as the pirate broadcasting station for the Radio and TV Noordzee, until the army shut it down. After that, the artificial island was moved and used for many purposes, but in 2006 was relocated to Amsterdam and caught the attention of bussiness men Nick van Loon (from a prestigious family in The Netherlands - they even have their own museum and I've wrote a review on it) and Hilly Engels. They thought "why not make it a restaurant?" (obviously that's what you think when you see an old pirate tv broadcast station) and saved it from demolition at the time and transformed it into a restaurant that opened in 2011. Enough about that, you wanna know about the food, right? The food is ok but nothing to brag home about. It's all about the location for me. I would recommend going for lunch as they can get too busy at dinner time and service can be slow. During sunny and warmer days you can sit outside or on the terrace to eat or have drinks (which I highly recommend you do), that has a great view of the IJ (river).

The building: one of akind
Johanna S.

Rem eiland has a bit of history and one of a kind. The building is unique and to get to the restaurant either take the stairs or elevator. View from restaurant are good, if you book the right table. What i liked: - good price /quality - friendly service The reason for an extra star is that the staff brought out a special for the birthday within our group without us having to ask for it. Well appreciated.

Christian G.

I love Rem Eiland for the unique beast she is. Great food, not exceptional, and unlimited views deliver a unique evening. The ambience when you enter is tough due to the layout, but the main diningroom is energetic. Bring your camera as mother nature is on display.

John A.

Just had drinks here, but wow what a cool place it is from a ambiance and architectural perspective. Walking up to the building and being in the building, you are always aware that you are in this structure on the water, and I think it's worth the experience.

Nola G.

Love; love; this super-cool restaurant. This is a grest place for lunch with a beautiful view. You can also have dinner, drinks, or meetings with large groups. The service is super-friendly and the food is fresh and delicious. Great music. On August 25, 1964 an former oil rig located in the North Sea became a broadcasting platform for a piracy channel for the first Dutch commercial television channel called TV Noordzee. The channel had millions of viewers, sold advertising, and was shut down in December 17, 1964 by the Marines and police due to new laws. A piracy radio station also operated and is located on the other side of the river. The rig also known as an island was moved to the hip new revitalized area of Amsterdam and has been transformed into a very unique restaurant. The chefs, wait staff, and managers are super-cool and very friendly. Such a wonderful meal and dining experience. Local beers and seasonal ingredients. I loved the mustard soup (mosterdsoep) and the seasonal tarte au citron with a dash of cress...deconstructed and amazing!!! www.remeiland.com or info@remeiland.com

Graeme R.

What an extremely cool place with an amazing history. We got last minute reservations with no problem, and the service and food were really good. I highly recommend checking this place out if you like something a little different.

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The restaurant is built on top of a repurposed broadcast communications tower that was brought from the North Sea.

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THT

THT

4.0(39 reviews)
2.2 kmNoord
€€

I stopped by THT around 3pm and was seated immediately and was told that the lunch service would be…read moreending soon. This place looks out on the water and the Amsterdam train station, such a pretty view when the sun began to set. The atmosphere of this restaurant was great, super cozy and plenty of room to sit with a large bar near the middle of the space. We stopped in for happy hour and ordered 2 Bloody Mary's & chips and guac to share. The Bloody Mary's were perfect and the chips that came with the guac were the best tortilla chip I have ever had! Were they home made? Where did they come from? I need to know!

THT was next to our hotel, Sir Adam, so we decided to have dinner here. There were a lot of patrons…read moresitting outside, but we opted to dine inside as it was chilly out. We arrived around 5:15 PM and dinner didn't technically start until 5:30. Didn't mind waiting, but extremely slow service. We hadn't decided on drinks when the waitress first came up to us, but it was a mission to wave someone down when we were ready a few mins later. There were also a bunch of workers who walked past and didn't check in even though we were just sitting there. They do offer a menu in English. After we were finally able to order, we ordered the Dutch bread, Caesar salad, and pastrami dish. They serve small dishes here and it's meant to be shared. Prices were decent and food was above average. I got the Dutch mule and it was pretty good and not watered down. The space is open, like a large cafeteria. It did fill up after dinner started so feels like it's the place where locals go for authentic food.

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THT - Seat with a vieuw

Seat with a vieuw

THT - Yumm

Yumm

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Cannibale Royale - Tomahawk steak. Sweet potato fries. Street corn.

Cannibale Royale

4.5(211 reviews)
2.8 kmDe Wallen, Centrum
€€

I must have walked by this place dozens of times without really knowing what was inside, but I'm so…read moreglad I finally stopped in. Located on the Rozengracht, it's super central and easy to get to from just about anywhere in the Jordaan or the Center. * The Atmosphere: It's dark, moody, and has a very cool "late-night" energy. Even if you aren't sure what it is from the street, the vibe inside is unmistakable. * The Food: If you like meat, this is your spot. The burgers are massive and juicy, and the ribs literally fall off the bone. * The Vibe: It's a bit louder and more energetic than a standard restaurant, making it perfect for a night out with a group or a casual date with great cocktails. It gets incredibly busy, so even though it feels like a "hidden" spot from the outside, you'll definitely want to book a table ahead of time. Overall: A total neighborhood win. Don't make the mistake of walking past it for as long as I did!

Cool ambience, kind of dark and moody, the main wall is covered with clocks of all shapes and…read moresizes. We entered and seated ourselves, and within 5 minutes, a staff person greeted us, brought us a flask of tap water (tastes great and clean) and two glasses, and gave us menus. We ordered a short rib sandwich for him and a chicken Caesar sandwich for me. These come à la carte but you can add sides if you want. I was glad we didn't because the portion was generous. One thing I've noticed here is that the bread is always high quality--our sandwiches came in baguettes about 8 inches long --I had to cut mine in half to eat it lol. Both were savory and flavorful and satisfying. The meat was tender and well seasoned. We savored every bite! They both had crispy bacon in them as well. Very filling! Just what we needed to energize us after our morning at Keukenhof!

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Cannibale Royale - Decor

Decor

Cannibale Royale - A delicious tomahawk steak A delicious tomahawk steak

A delicious tomahawk steak A delicious tomahawk steak

Cannibale Royale - Good selection of beers.

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Good selection of beers.

TerraZen Centre - Plantain fries

TerraZen Centre

4.4(84 reviews)
2.6 kmCentrum
€€

What an incredible dinner we had at this place! Food was amazing! Presentation is appetizing!…read moreHighly recommend to vegans and NON vegans!

Very eclectic place. Great food, not the greatest service or comfortable dining experience. 4/5 for…read morethe food; 3/5 overall. We arrived around 6:30pm for dinner. Staff don't bother to find tables for you; they let customers figure things out among themselves. Alright. We eventually grabbed a table after 5-10 minutes, then had our order taken 10 minutes later. The food took a long time to come out: about 40 minutes (other than 1 appy that came out after 20). Good thing it was tasty. We got: -plantain fries (€6) -- tasty, especially with the sweet dipping sauce, but you get about 8 fries, so not great value. -okonomiyaki (€12.90) -- this was wonderful. So many lovely textures, flavours, and seasoned beautifully. This was the highlight of the meal for me. -vegan plate (€18.90) -- really nicely designed plate, with a base of brown rice, with a sort of Japanese slaw, vegan chicken katsu, tempura (apparently, though I didn't notice it), and stir fried veggies. Super tasty stuff. Not the biggest portion, but not bad either. My friends each got the crispy roti wrap (€14.90), which they loved, and the taste I had was great. Overall, great food, not the best dining experience. Perhaps my experience wasn't representative. I'd go back for the okonomiyaki alone.

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TerraZen Centre - Vegan plate

Vegan plate

TerraZen Centre - Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki

TerraZen Centre - Karaage donburi

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Karaage donburi

Piet de Gruyter

Piet de Gruyter

3.8(4 reviews)
1.7 kmStaatsliedenbuurt, West
€€

Save yourself from the aggravation, poor waiter service (from the male waiter, the young lady was…read morevery polite and even came over to check on us), unsanitary condition (they allowed a huge smelly dog I'm the restaurant with one of the locals) and odd smell in the restaurant. Between the musty smell of the restaurant itself and the dog, I was having a difficult time trying to eat. I would not recommend it as a place to eat. I couldn't finish my salad because of the smell in the restaurant.

Nine times out of ten fusion cuisine is just another word for crap. But not in the case of…read moreAmsterdam's funkiest papadum, poppadum in English. At Piet de Gruyter this thin fried bread from ground lentils and spices is dressed-up with a salad of seaweed, slices of slightly baked tuna, pickled ginger, rocket, teriyaki sauce and wasabi mayonnaise. This Indian-Japanese recipe may seem odd, but it's pretty divine - especially without the mayonnaise. The cooks of this unpretentious café and restaurant are world famous in town for another unusual lunch dish too: the vlamtosti, toasted bread with cheese and spicy minced meat. People with less adventurous taste buds could stick to their omelette with confit de canard or the sandwich with sauerkraut and pastrami. Just a coffee is an option too in this ultra welcoming spot where students, sixtysomethings, actors and advertising people mingle. The owners of De Gruyter, Maarten, Allard and Floriaan recently opened a new place across the street: Viscafé de Gouden Hoek. A must-go if you like to eat good quality fish in a relaxed setting.

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Piet de Gruyter
Piet de Gruyter
Piet de Gruyter

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