The flaming hurricane is a must for the taste, the show, & your Insta! The Smoked Negroni and Old…read moreFashion are definitely worth it! The 1 lb Lobster was slightly overcooked, but the flavor was good, duck fat fries great, and the oyster & waffles were a welcomed addition the meal. The live jazz was an unexpected treat! While the food, cocktails, & staff were great the desserts were awful by Dutch & American standards. Surprised there were no beignets on the menu. Especially considering the pecan pie was not good. Put that $7 to better use and get an after dinner cocktail!

It was the weekend before Fat Tuesday and so 3 of us expat Americans and an expat Brit decided to…read morecome here on a Saturday and celebrate. Getting here is an easy walk from the train station, but I was running late so took the bus and that was super quick too as there were 3 buses with a stop near to this restaurant. Our server was great - he made me an off the menu cocktail when I told him the flavor profile of what I like to drink. Food wise, I ended up getting the Gumbo (cause when in Louisiana, right!?) while two of my dining companions got the ribs (I was eyeing this too) and a burger rounded up the last person on our table. We also got chips and that came in a sharing bowl rather than individual serving portions which was a bit weird. My gumbo was really delicious but it only came with two pieces of shrimp! Admittedly they were big shrimp, but I still would have liked some more. Lots of chicken and then a decent amount of sausage rounded up the gumbo. I also had a taste of the ribs and those were bone meltingly tender with a fabulous sweet and tangy glaze. Both the boys gobbled their plates up. We were pretty full up after that meal, so didn't get any dessert and to be honest, none of the very Americana dessert menu items appealed to us. Another time I might order a milkshake tho' cause those flavors looked interesting. Cost wise, between the 4 of us (and we all ordered drinks) the total was €114 (rounded up) so just under €30 per person, which is decent considering alcoholic drinks were involved and we all know the mark-up on those! Loved the loo signage - go check it out but OMG the actual stall size was super small and uncomfortable. The barstool seats on our high top table too were massively uncomfortable! I'd have stayed longer except for my bum protesting about the hardness of the seating. Lots of purple colored lights, to invoke that Mardi Gras mood I guess, and so all my photos have that tinge, however want to assure folks reading this review that no purple looking food was consumed on the night! So overall, it's a 4 star, but the food and service are a solid 5! Yelp 56/ 2019

The Jopen has converted a church into a flashy, popular gastropub and called it Jopenkerk…read more Has over 20 brews on-tap.....I picked the hoppenbier (see pic attached) from a 1501 recipe and it tasted like paradise. They also have expanded pub grub consisting of burgers, salads and quiche

Jopenkerk has a tons of beers on draft and the salmon sandwich I had was great. The service was…read morefantastic and the staff was super friendly. But the most impressive thing about this spot is the setting. A very cool converted church.

This place makes you feel like you're not even on from the other side of the world when you're in…read moreHaarlem! The soul food options here are simply amazing. I stayed in Haarlem for a week with my husband and while we kept saying, "oh, let's check out menus at other eateries, we ended up to keep returning here because it's that good! First off, the outdoor seating, if you get here during lovely weather, is an extra treat. It overlooks a lovely mellow plaza and church. In short, we tried about 5 of their appetizers and whichever ones you order, you will love, trust me! I would fly back here in a heartbeat just for their short ribs entree! Ugh...the meat just fell off the bones and fingerlickin' good. Yes, as an American getting down and dirty eating them probably grossed out a few patrons, but that just means their ribs here are that good! They definitely get American Soul Food right here! I'm heading back to Europe in a few weeks. Wish I was back in Haarlem just to eat here again. Service is friendly and great, the food is spectacular. A must eatery when visiting Haarlem or Amsterdam for the matter!

Even by Dutch standards, I thought the service was slow. I think our waitress literally rolled her…read moreeyes when we asked for more tap water. The wait for our main meal was over 1 hour. Fortunately, we had ordered soup. The prices were on the high side for what you get. We ordered the recommended satay and ribs. Both were decent, but not exceptional. I was disappointed after reading that this was a good restaurant in Haarlem. I'd say Haarlem has much better to offer (close by) with similar or lower prices. Overall: decent food, higher prices, and poor service.

Stumbled upon this absolute gem and cannot rate it highly enough. The drink menu is so creative and…read morethe cocktails are actually crafted, complex masterpieces- not your average vodka & sugary chemical concoction. Loved the Lavender Honey Sour & their signature drink especially but really enjoyed the adventure of trying different cocktails in comparison to the compass + walk/run/fly menu descriptions. Everyone working there took their time with us to chat professionally but casually and gave recommendations which made it an even better experience. Plus, it had a very cool ambiance and we were able to immediately be seated both times. When we travel, we like to try new places every time but this is the first time we decided we had to go back again before we left Amsterdam. Shoutout to Alina who was there both times! Not surprised to see she is an owner, she had that sh*t on lock!! Honestly an integral part of the enjoyment of our experience. Thanks for an unforgettable time!

Great drinks here!! Many options and the bartenders will make you whatever you are craving! The…read morepresentation of the drinks is on point! The bartenders were very attentive to us! Loved the ambience too! Pub tables with nice dark lighting and very quaint!

Cosy cafe to escape the cold, but nothing French about it. Ambiance and food is typical Dutch. The…read moreonly thing French about this cafe is the name Paris. Service is good, so no complaints in that area. Not an ideal place to go if you have any dietary issues, but cool cafe if you are looking for something simple,cosy and basic.

Fantastic burgers, steak, salads, fish ... we were a large party and had different dishes among us…read moreand everything was excellent. I ordered wine and had the onion soup which came with cheese bread. I also had a salad with crispy shrimp rolls-which was fresh and wonderful. Also my slow-cooked beef with mashed potatoes over red cabbage and apple was to die for. My friends really enjoyed their cheeseburger and crisp hot French fries; fish platter; and pumpkin soup with a side of fresh steamed vegetables (mushrooms, carrots, broccoli, leeks and turnips). Everything was excellent and our server was on top of it and handled our large party well with great service. Also, we enjoyed his choice of wine for us! Thank you for an enjoyable evening and I would definitely come back to this cozy restaurant.

I'm very happy that a gave this place a try. It's an adorable little cafe/restaurant on a quaint…read moresquare (or circle rather) of the Hague. Its a great option for lunch. I had the tuna salad and it was delicious. That was even more delicious was the carrot cake cupcake for desert. They also have mini burgers and truffle fries, which I'm dying to try! I hope to go again when it's warmer so I can enjoy the outdoor terrace.

Dutch micro brew...good taste, good vibes, good buzz…read more Had Apfel Strudel draft beer...I think..-:) May be my favorite beer ever. Then headed down the street to Frietkamer for delicious Dutch Fries. Proost!!!

LOVE THIS PUB. great place to get some local craft beer. This place was and is ahead of its time…read more The owners are super cool and knowledgeable. BIG FAN OF THIS PLACE!!!! They have really cool hats and sweatshirts (jumpers)

This was a fun spot playing rap music and serving American breakfast. I got eggs Benedict and it…read morecame with American bacon. It also had a great portion of potatoes. I had sparking water and a hazelnut hot chocolate to drink with plenty of whipped cream. Great service, excellent food and a clean and fun atmosphere. You'll love it here.

Came here on a weekday so it was easy to get a table, I hear it gets busy on weekends. Everyone…read moreworking here was very nice, the food came out very quickly and was very tasty. We had the Nashville hot chicken which, while not particularly spicy, had great flavor. We also got the fried chicken and waffles and a salad. We sat outside because it was a nice day and it was a very pleasant way to enjoy brunch. Our total bill came out to about 40€ which was more than fair for how much food we got. I'll definitely be back!

I very much enjoyed stopping by here for a nice wine on the canal, some tasty nuts and an Asian…read morechicken tender type appetizer. The place is gezellig outside, and looks even nicer indoors. Lots of outdoor seating if the weather permits. I imagine in full sunshine this place is really popular. I enjoyed watching the trams and people go by on the main street and the bridge. It's a busy road, but the seating is on the side road facing the large canal or waterway. In a beautiful area too.

Good local spot with a large food and drink menu. Chill vibes inside and a cool place to hang outread more