Adorable, handsome unique tower on the water; there is a pier behind the tower to view the…read moreentirety. There is a bar in the first floor that serves "The Heinekenbier" among others, and the restaurant on the 3rd floor descends back to the 2nd and is totally medieval in design, reached by tight winding brick staircase in the monkey tower.

My wife and I visited De Hoofdtoren mainly because of the novelty of eating inside a 1600s gate…read morehouse that used to be on the south sea (now on a lake). Turns out the food is really excellent and the service is friendly. They had just launched a new menu when we paid a visit and the sandwiches for lunch were delicious, though not exactly filling. Probably an appropriate serving size. The view from the small windows isn't too expansive, but the atmosphere is still very nice. We'd definitely skip the street level restaurants to dine here again.

A bit on the expensive side but quality and setting is good. Location could be better rather then…read morean industrial area

This was such a Good experience. I really love every bite of the food here. And the wine was so…read moredelicious. I can't wait to visit this restaurant agai

The Pantry serves authentic Dutch food in a cozy environment. Definitely get one of their…read moreprix-fixe menus. It includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert. If you are sharing a meal with someone, get items from a different prix-fixe menu and you can both try a variety of items. We enjoyed: * Charcuterie plate: sausages taste minimally processed and delicious * Beef and onion stew: taste slightly different than ones in America * Cauliflower and cheese oven bake: vegetarian's comfort food * Hutspot (mashed potatoes and carrots) and meatballs: non-vegetarian's comfort food * Pea soup with smoked ham For desserts, we had chocolate mousse and vlaflip (vanilla custard) and they were just okay. I'm not sure if desserts are the Dutch's strengths, except maybe the Dutch apple pie. They even bottle their own house beer. The restaurant is small. Try to make a reservation if you can. We didn't have a reservation, but went to the restaurant at around 5PM and were seated in about 15 minutes. At times, the line could get very long, but the staff is still welcoming and ensures that everyone gets served...eventually.

Traditional Dutch foods, served in a charming/cozy dining room - what's not to love? We enjoyed…read moreevery dish that we ordered; even our pickiest (child) member of our party ate well (the meatball and hutspot disappeared from the plate :). Portions are substantial and a very good value in a neighborhood where tourist-markups are the norm. They have a/c, but in order to feel it you'll need to sit closer to the back of the restaurant/near the kitchen, as there is only one wall unit back there, and they leave the front of the restaurant open to the elements (even in 98+ degree heat).

From the owner: Een strandpaviljoen voor jong en oud waar u het gehele jaar terecht kunt voor een lekker hapje en…read moredrankje.

Great food. Especially the vegetarian options are very worthwhile. Restaurant is very…read moreaccommodation. Wonderful outside patio during the summer.

My family and I visited Amsterdam, and this restaurant did not disappoint. Very elegant fine dining…read moreexperience. It is in the lobby hotel, and when you walk into the hotel it's directly to your left. The service was amazing, everyone was very friendly. We had Rose as our server, she was very personable and gave great recommendations about the menu. My family and I got the fish special, the flat iron steak, the mussels, and the crème brûlée. Would highly recommend all of these dishes, they were delicious! Would recommend this place if you are visiting Amsterdam. Great restaurant for family dinners or a date night!

Came here just for breakfast. The interior is spacious and elegant. The breakfast menu is a bit…read morelimited in my opinion, but still good. I got the Croque Madame which was yummy. Service was fine. I have no complaints about this place, but it was nothing mind-blowing.

Warm and welcoming restaurant with friendly stafff and and great cappuccinos (that come with a shot…read moreof whipped cream and maybe amaretto?) very tasty!! The Applesap came with a lollipop, and my son loved that. The chicken satay was super tasty and came with crispy fries and plenty of mayonnaise. The veggie lasagna was dense and flavorful. Very hearty dish. The butter cake was delicious. I wish I had an entire cake of it!

Perfect spot for a meal in Alkmaar. Daily specials, while not the quality of Abby's, are quite…read moregood. Friendly service and a general good vibe to the room. While most of my trips here have been exceptional and recent was also very good do not order the creme bruele. It was flan not creme bruele..not nice at all!

What a treat! This spot is in the old town area very close by to the Cheese Market that is open on…read moreFridays (in spring and summer) but there was still seating for us. It was so surprising but very nice to sit outside near the water. What a beautiful backdrop!! They used the old fish market tables to dine on. Super cool. Even though we were outside, were sheltered from the random quick rain storms. Lunch was tasty and the sandwiches are simple and well-priced. Worth a stop when in Alkmaar!